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Contepomi names 10 uncapped players in Argentina's 34-man Rugby Championship squad
Felipe Contepomi has included 10 uncapped players in Argentina's 34-man squad for their upcoming Rugby Championship matches against the Springboks and Australia.
All Blacks bring in Tamati Ellison as extra coaching muscle for South Africa tour
Dave Rennie has recalled Tamati Ellison — who left the All Blacks setup in March 2026 — to bolster his coaching group for the seven-week Greatest Rivalry Tour of South Africa, with Ellison's specific role yet to be confirmed.
Mchunu recalled as Springboks squad swells to 44 ahead of Argentina Test
Ntuthuko Mchunu has been recalled to the Springboks squad, taking the Johannesburg training group to 44 players as Erasmus prepares to name his Argentina travelling party later this week.
Mchunu recalled to Springbok squad ahead of Argentina and New Zealand Tests
Rassie Erasmus has called up Stormers prop Ntuthuko Mchunu to the Springbok squad as preparations intensify for the one-off Test against Argentina and the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand. The 27-year-old, who earned his fourth cap against Scotland during the Nations Championship, rejoins a 44-man group in Johannesburg after initially being released for midweek franchise duty.
Mchunu called up as Springboks ramp up Buenos Aires preparations
Ntuthuko Mchunu has joined the 44-man Springbok squad in Johannesburg as Rassie Erasmus prepares to name his travelling party for the 8 August Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Mchunu called up as Bok squad swells to 44 ahead of Argentina and All Blacks series
Ntuthuko Mchunu has been recalled to the Springbok camp in Johannesburg, taking the squad to 44 players ahead of Saturday's Test in Buenos Aires and the subsequent Rugby Championship series against New Zealand.
Mchunu drafted into Springbok squad ahead of Argentina test
Ntuthuko Mchunu has been added to the 44-man Springbok squad in Johannesburg as Rassie Erasmus prepares to name his travelling party for the 8 August test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Rennie confirms Barrett starts against Stormers as travel chaos forces early All Blacks selections
Dave Rennie has confirmed Beauden Barrett starts the All Blacks' opener against the Stormers in Cape Town, with travel disruptions via Dubai forcing the coaching staff to pre-select matchday 23s for all four South African matches — including the first Springbok Test.
Rennie explains Kirifi snub and backs Blackadder, Ta'eiloa to offer 'point of difference' against Boks
Dave Rennie has explained Du'Plessis Kirifi's omission from the All Blacks squad for the Greatest Rivalry series, citing existing openside cover, while identifying uncapped Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa and recalled Ethan Blackadder as offering a 'point of difference' the touring party previously lacked.
Pumas stay perfect at top of WSL 2 as Griquas and Eagirls also post big wins
The Pumas remain perfect on 20 points in the Pick n Pay WSL 2 after a 50-0 rout of the Limpopo Blue Bulls, while Griquas (41-26 over the Valke) and the SWD Eagirls (50-19 over the Griffons) also claimed bonus-point wins in Round 4.
Stormers rule out De Allende move, turn attention to Jurenzo Julius
The Stormers have ruled out signing Damian de Allende on budget grounds and are targeting Sharks centre Jurenzo Julius instead, while Sanele Nohamba has joined Lyon on a two-year deal.
Ma'a Nonu signs for the Sharks in mentorship role
Ma'a Nonu has signed a short-term deal with the Sharks, with the 44-year-old All Blacks great joining primarily as a mentor to young centres Jurenzo Julius and Ethan Hooker rather than as a frontline player.
Mallett warns Etzebeth faces crucial test against Argentina after injury layoff
Former Springbok head coach Nick Mallett has identified the August clash with Argentina as a pivotal fixture for Eben Etzebeth and nine other returning players ahead of the All Blacks series. The most-capped Springbok has featured just once since November following a ban, injury and concussion. Mallett questioned whether the Buenos Aires encounter would provide sufficient preparation for the Ellis Park opener 14 days later.
Faf brace and Nkabinde hat-trick power Cheetahs to 43-21 win over Sharks
Faf de Klerk scored twice and Prince Nkabinde claimed a hat-trick as the Cheetahs beat the Sharks 43-21 to sit top of the Currie Cup after two rounds.
De Klerk brace fires Cheetahs to bonus-point victory over Sharks XV
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk scored twice and wing Prince Nkabinde claimed a hat-trick as the Toyota Free State Cheetahs defeated the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV 43-21 in Bloemfontein on Friday. The bonus-point victory lifted the Cheetahs to the top of the Carling Currie Cup standings after two rounds.
Faf and Nkabinde power Cheetahs to Currie Cup summit with 43-21 demolition of Sharks
Prince Nkabinde scored a hat-trick and Faf de Klerk crossed twice as the Cheetahs overcame a tight contest to beat the Sharks XV 43-21 in Bloemfontein, moving clear at the top of the Currie Cup standings after two rounds.
Nkabinde hat-trick and De Klerk brace power Cheetahs past Sharks XV in Bloemfontein
Nkabinde scored three and De Klerk two as the Cheetahs claimed a bonus-point victory over the Sharks XV in Bloemfontein.
USA complete series sweep over Junior Bok Women with 60-17 win in Stellenbosch
The USA Women's Eagles U20s swept a two-match series against the Junior Springbok Women with a 60-17 win in Stellenbosch on Friday, following up their 47-12 victory the previous week. South Africa showed improvement, particularly in the second half, but persistent game-management errors and an inability to convert pressure into points ultimately proved costly.
South Africa unable to defend Commonwealth Games Sevens crown as Glasgow drops rugby from programme
Rugby sevens has been dropped from the streamlined 2026 Commonwealth Games programme in Glasgow, leaving South Africa with no chance to defend the men's gold they won in Birmingham.
Mallett offers insight into Papier's omission from Springbok squad
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has suggested that Embrose Papier's exclusion from the squad for the upcoming Tests against Argentina and New Zealand relates to tempo rather than individual quality. The Bulls scrum-half, who earned his first cap since 2018 against Scotland in July, has been released back to his franchise despite strong recent form.