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Faf de Klerk returns to start as Cheetahs ring changes for Stormers XXIII clash
Faf de Klerk starts at nine for the Cheetahs against the Stormers XXIII on Sunday, with Frans Steyn also reshuffling his midfield and back three.
SuperSport confirms broadcast rights for all eight Rugby's Greatest Rivalry fixtures
SuperSport has secured broadcast rights for all four Tests and four provincial matches in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, with the All Blacks making their first full tour to South Africa since 1996.
Etzebeth and De Jager return as Erasmus balances Argentina respect with All Blacks preparation
Eben Etzebeth and Lood de Jager will start against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday as they return from injury, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu also named in a side balancing immediate objectives with Greatest Rivalry planning. Rassie Erasmus insisted the Springboks would not disrespect Los Pumas by looking past Saturday's fixture, despite mounting excitement over the four-Test series against New Zealand beginning on 22 August. The coach acknowledged the depth of his squad would prove crucial across the All Blacks series, describing it as a war of attrition requiring both nations to dig deep into their playing resources.
Rassie expects fierce grind as inexperienced Boks face Argentina in Buenos Aires
Rassie Erasmus expects a fierce, grinding contest in Saturday's one-off Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires, with both teams carrying limited experience in their selected combinations.
SA Rugby confirms new player welfare agreement amid 12-month season demands
Professional rugby players in South Africa have secured a new two-and-a-half-year employment deal establishing uniform welfare protections across the sport. The South African Rugby Industry Collective Agreement mandates 12 non-contact weeks per season, comprehensive medical cover and load management protocols designed to address the unique pressures of a calendar that runs from January through December. The agreement covers all professional players from Springbok level down to provincial development squads.
SA Rugby, players and employers agree new two-and-a-half-year collective deal
MyPlayers, SA Rugby and SAREO have signed the SARICA collective employment agreement, guaranteeing professional players 12 non-contact weeks per year alongside a suite of welfare and remuneration standards across South Africa's 12-month playing calendar.
Sititi ruled out as All Blacks reshuffle for Stormers opener
Wallace Sititi is ruled out of the All Blacks' Greatest Rivalry Series opener against the Stormers on Friday due to mild illness, with Anton Segner starting at 7 and Peter Lakai moving to 8.
Professional rugby players and employers agree new two-and-a-half-year SARICA deal
Players, SARU and SAREO have signed a new two-and-a-half-year SARICA collective agreement covering remuneration, medical benefits, injury insurance, concussion protocols and a minimum of 12 non-contact weeks per contract year for all professional players.
SA Rugby locks in new two-and-a-half-year collective employment agreement for professional players
SA Rugby, SARU, SAREO and MyPlayers have agreed a new two-and-a-half-year SARICA deal setting uniform employment, remuneration, welfare and load-management standards for all professional players in South Africa.
SuperSport to broadcast all four RGR Tests and provincial matches as Canal+, SARU and NZR confirm deal
Canal+, SARU and NZR have confirmed SuperSport as the South African and Rest of Africa broadcaster for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, covering all four Tests and four provincial matches during the All Blacks' first full tour to South Africa since 1996.
All Blacks launch first full SA tour in 30 years as 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' takes shape
The All Blacks begin their first full tour of South Africa in 30 years on Friday, launching a structured 50-50 commercial partnership with SA Rugby branded 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry'. The eight-match tour includes four Tests, with the series finale in Baltimore on September 12 projected to earn significantly more than a standard home Test.
Springbok Women to contest inaugural Ubuntu-Bula Trophy against Fiji
The Springbok Women face Fiji in Suva on Saturday in the first match of a two-Test series for the inaugural Ubuntu-Bula Trophy, before hosting the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium on 5 September.
WSL 2 semi-final spots on the line as Griquas, Griffons and Leopards all still in contention
Three WSL 2 semi-final spots remain up for grabs ahead of Saturday's penultimate round, with Griquas boosted by a 73-15 demolition of Limpopo, the Griffons edging a tight contest 34-28, and the Pumas already confirmed as pool winners.
SuperSport secures broadcast rights for all eight Rugby's Greatest Rivalry matches
SuperSport will broadcast all four Tests and four provincial matches of the 2026 Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series live in South Africa and across Africa, with the All Blacks touring South Africa for the first time since 1996.
Springboks face Argentina with world No.1 ranking on the line
South Africa travel to Buenos Aires on Saturday knowing defeat to Argentina would cost them top spot in the World Rugby rankings. The Springboks hold a 1.68-point cushion over New Zealand but would drop below the All Blacks if they lose at Estadio José Amalfitani. Argentina have won three of their four meetings with South Africa on home soil, including a 29-28 victory in Santiago del Estero in 2024.
Louw, Wiese and Porthen ready for Buenos Aires battle
Elrigh Louw, Cobus Wiese and Zachary Porthen have outlined what they expect from Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani on Saturday, with Louw citing the 2024 defeat in Santiago del Estero as a key lesson and Wiese highlighting the galvanising effect of Eben Etzebeth's return to the starting line-up.
Porthen relishes scrum battle ahead of sixth Test cap in Buenos Aires
Prop Zach Porthen, earning his sixth Test cap, is targeting the Pumas' scrum ahead of Saturday's one-off Test in Buenos Aires.
WSL 2 semi-final spots on the line as Griquas hammer Limpopo
Griquas thrashed Limpopo 73-15 to boost their semi-final credentials, while the Griffons edged the Leopards in Potchefstroom. Three WSL 2 semi-final spots remain unresolved ahead of Saturday's penultimate round.
Erasmus assures fringe players of RGR role as calendar debate resurfaces
Rassie Erasmus has moved to reassure fringe Springboks that they remain central to his plans for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, despite the return of several injured stars for Saturday's test against Argentina in Buenos Aires. The head coach also reiterated his call for the Rugby Championship to align with the Six Nations window, warning of burnout risks as South Africa's URC-based players face a near year-round schedule.
Erasmus: Fringe Boks don't need to play themselves into RGR squad
Rassie Erasmus has assured fringe Springboks they are already in his Rugby's Greatest Rivalry plans, citing the four-test series' expected attrition rate as the reason a large, rotating squad will be essential.