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Springboks touch down in Buenos Aires ahead of Argentina Test
The Springboks have arrived in Buenos Aires in two travelling groups, with a rest day on Sunday before training resumes Monday ahead of their Test against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani — their last match before the All Blacks series begins on 22 August.
Ryan flags franchise matches as critical to All Blacks' South African tour
All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan says the three URC franchise matches opening the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour are critical for blooding ten new squad members before the Test series against the Springboks begins at Ellis Park on August 22.
Pumas seal home semi-final as Griquas and Griffons claim road wins in WSL 2
The Pumas secured a home WSL 2 semi-final with a 44-17 win over the Eagirls, while Griquas came from behind to beat the Leopards 24-19 and Griffons ran out 50-21 winners in Polokwane.
SA Rugby mourns passing of loosehead great Osman 'Vleis' Daniels
SA Rugby President Mark Alexander has paid tribute to Osman 'Vleis' Daniels, a leading loosehead prop of the early 1980s for the erstwhile South African Rugby Union, who passed away on Sunday after a battle with illness.
Springboks touch down in Buenos Aires ahead of Pumas Test
The Springboks arrived in Buenos Aires via São Paulo in the early hours of Sunday, with training resuming Monday ahead of next weekend's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani.
Springboks touch down in Buenos Aires ahead of Los Pumas clash
The Springboks arrived in Buenos Aires via São Paulo in the early hours of Sunday morning and will resume training on Monday ahead of next week's Test against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani.
Springboks arrive in Buenos Aires ahead of Los Pumas clash
The Springboks have arrived in Buenos Aires for next Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina, with Erasmus reporting preparations are on track.
Mo'unga eligible for All Blacks call-up after Canterbury cameo but stays tight-lipped on tour
Richie Mo'unga has satisfied New Zealand Rugby's eligibility requirements for All Blacks selection after scoring Canterbury's match-winning try against Auckland on Saturday, but the fly-half is refusing to be drawn on whether he will join the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour squad in South Africa.
Rennie praises 'phenomenal' Erasmus as All Blacks arrive in Cape Town for Greatest Rivalry tour
Dave Rennie has confirmed Ardie Savea will join the All Blacks in South Africa 10 days before the August 22 Johannesburg Test after a planned rest, as 43 of the 44-man squad arrived in Cape Town ahead of the August 7 Stormers opener.
Mo'unga eligible for All Blacks tour after Canterbury return but stays tight-lipped on selection
Richie Mo'unga scored a match-winning try on his Canterbury return to become eligible for the All Blacks' South Africa tour, but stayed noncommittal when asked whether he would join the squad, which already includes four tens under head coach Dave Rennie.
Stormers edge Sharks 36-28 as Muller and Gilliomee light up Currie Cup coastal derby
The Stormers XXIII beat the Sharks XV 36-28 in a Currie Cup coastal derby at DHL Stadium, with Junior World Champions Markus Muller and Luan Gilliomee the standout performers on opposite sides and No 8 Wandile Mlaba taking man of the match honours.
Stormers surge past Sharks as Muller and Gilliomee steal the show
The DHL Stormers XXIII beat the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV 36-28 in the Currie Cup at DHL Stadium, with Junior World Championship graduates Markus Muller and Luan Gilliomee both shining in a game the Stormers settled in the final quarter.
Savea to miss opening fortnight as All Blacks begin gruelling South African odyssey
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea will remain in New Zealand for the opening fortnight of the All Blacks' historic six-week tour of South Africa, joining the squad only ten days before the first Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg. Head coach Dave Rennie defended the decision by citing Savea's relentless workload since January, with veteran hooker Codie Taylor named tour captain in his absence. The All Blacks arrived in Cape Town on Friday to a rapturous reception ahead of their opening fixture against the Stormers on 7 August.
Rennie confirms Savea return timeline as All Blacks arrive in Cape Town
Dave Rennie confirms Ardie Savea will sit out the Bulls match but join the All Blacks squad in South Africa ten days before the opening Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg on August 22, as 43 of the 44-man touring party arrive in Cape Town via three different routes.
Savea to join All Blacks just before first Test as Rennie juggles tour opening without his captain
Ardie Savea will only join the All Blacks tour party after their Sharks fixture, leaving Dave Rennie without his newly appointed captain for the opening legs of the South African tour. Codie Taylor carries the captaincy duties in the interim, with the squad having arrived in Cape Town via a rerouted itinerary after Middle East travel disruptions.
Griquas edge Cheetahs 24-21 to go top of Currie Cup
Griquas defended a late Cheetahs comeback to win 24-21 in Kimberley, with Tiaan Lange scoring twice, and move to the top of the Currie Cup standings.
Rennie backs full-scale tour format as All Blacks arrive in Cape Town
Dave Rennie says the four-test format and provincial fixtures will benefit his developing All Blacks squad as the tour party — minus rested captain Ardie Savea — settles into Cape Town ahead of their opener against the Stormers next Friday.
Rennie backs full-scale SA tour to sharpen All Blacks ahead of four-test series
Dave Rennie says the All Blacks' first full-scale South African tour in 30 years will benefit the whole squad, with provincial fixtures giving fringe players game time and a four-test series against the Springboks offering iterative tactical development. Test captain Ardie Savea joins the group before the Johannesburg opener on August 22.
All Blacks draw 4,000 fans to DHL Stadium welcome ahead of SA tour opener
More than 4,000 fans welcomed the All Blacks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town ahead of their South African tour, with stand-in captain Codie Taylor and coach Dave Rennie both struck by the reception. The tourists face the Stormers on 7 August in their tour opener.
World champion Kubheka sets sights on Nonu's mindset as Sharks return beckons
Junior Springbok World Championship winner Phiwayinkosi 'Rambo' Kubheka is set to feature off the bench for the Sharks XV against the Stormers XXIII on Saturday, with the prop also keen to draw on Ma'a Nonu's mental approach during the All Black legend's forthcoming mentorship stint in Durban.