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Rassie likens debutant Moyo to Pollard ahead of Wales Test
Rassie Erasmus has likened uncapped flyhalf Vusi Moyo to Handré Pollard as four debutants prepare to face Wales on Saturday.
Horn credits Pollard for easing flyhalf transition in Bok win over Scotland
Quan Horn has described how Handré Pollard helped him thrive in the flyhalf role during the Springboks' 42-28 win over Scotland, with the arrangement part of a planned second-half experiment by Rassie Erasmus as he maps out World Cup combinations.
SA Rugby mourns death of former SA Schools prop Luqobo Makwedini
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has mourned the death of former SA Schools and SA U18 prop Luqobo 'Bibo' Makwedini, who died during a training session with French club Béziers at the age of 20.
De Villiers voted Bok MVP after Loftus demolition of Scotland
Paul de Villiers claimed the fan-voted Bok MVP award after the Springboks beat Scotland 42-28 at Loftus Versfeld.
Erasmus relieved as experimental Springboks survive Scotland scare at Loftus
A heavily rotated Springbok side weathered a spirited Scotland challenge to claim a 42-28 victory in the Nations Championship at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Rassie Erasmus made 10 changes from the England win, fielding 12 players with fewer than 10 caps, and watched his side surrender two separate leads before pulling clear in the second half. The result keeps South Africa atop the Southern Hemisphere conference on points difference from New Zealand.
Erasmus satisfied with 'learning while winning' after Boks survive Scotland scare at Loftus
A 10-change Springbok side beat Scotland 42-28 at Loftus in the Nations Championship, surviving a series of Scottish counter-attacks to stay top of the Southern Hemisphere conference on points difference from New Zealand. Erasmus defended the mass rotation, citing squad depth development with 12 players in the match-day group carrying fewer than 10 caps.
Mnebelele: Junior Boks focused on fast start against England in World Championship semifinal
Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele says the squad's focus is on a fast start and executing their roles against England in Monday's Junior World Championship semifinal in Tbilisi, with utility back Luan Giliomee returning at fullback after missing the Wales pool match.
De Bruin names 49-player Springbok Women squad for packed international schedule
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has named an extended 49-player squad for the remainder of the 2026 season. The group includes several new faces alongside those who competed in the Rugby Africa Women's Cup and the recent two-Test series against the USA Women's Eagles.
De Bruin names 49-strong Springbok Women squad for busy second-half schedule
Swys de Bruin has named a 49-player Springbok Women squad for the upcoming tour cycle, which includes Tests against Fiji, the Black Ferns in Soweto, Global WXV matches in Europe and a home series against Ireland.
De Bruin names 49-player Springbok Women squad for packed second half of season
Swys de Bruin has named a 49-player extended Springbok Women squad for the second half of the season, which includes a Fiji tour, the Black Ferns test in Soweto, Global WXV matches in Europe against Wales, Italy and Spain, and a home series against Ireland in Cape Town.
Pumas and Leopards make it two from two in WSL 2
The Pumas thrashed the Griffons 65-13 in Welkom and the Leopards won 26-17 in George to make it back-to-back wins in the WSL 2, while the Valke beat Limpopo 37-36 in a last-kick thriller in Polokwane.
Junior Boks target historic run as they face England in Tbilisi semifinal
The Junior Springboks face England in the Junior World Championship semifinal in Tbilisi on Monday at 18h30 SA time, with a tenth consecutive JWC win putting them within one of New Zealand's all-time record streak. Captain Siphosethu Mnebelele says the lessons of a nervy final pool match against Wales have sharpened the squad's focus on a fast start, while Luan Giliomee returns at fullback after missing that game.
De Allende eyed for Stormers return as Lions land Du Preez and Notshe
The Stormers are pursuing Damian de Allende as a replacement for the outgoing Dan du Plessis, while the Lions have secured JP du Preez from Red Hurricanes and are set to add Sikhumbuzo Notshe from relegated Montauban. Jannes Kirsten, meanwhile, leaves the Bulls for French Championnat Fédéral Nationale side Mont-de-Marsan.
Dixon warns Wales duel will be no easier than Scotland grind
Ben-Jason Dixon, capped for the ninth time off the bench in the 42-28 Nations Championship win over Scotland, has flagged Wales as a formidable closing challenge for the first leg in Durban next Saturday, citing their defensive resilience and kicking game while reflecting on the Springboks' 10th straight Test win.
Junior Boks target fast start against England in Tbilisi semi-final
The Junior Springboks face England in a World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final in Tbilisi on Monday at 18h30 SA time, with captain Siphosethu Mnebelele stressing the need for a fast start after hard lessons from the pool stage. A win would put them one victory away from equalling New Zealand's record of 11 consecutive Junior World Championship wins.
Junior Springboks ready for England semi-final — Mnebelele and Giliomee
Captain Mnebelele and Giliomee say full squad buy-in to the gameplan has the Junior Springboks ready for their World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final against England.
Townsend concedes bench call cost Scotland as Springboks extend winning run to ten
Scotland pushed the Springboks to half-time parity before falling 42-28 in Pretoria, with Gregor Townsend conceding he used his bench too late as South Africa extended their winning run to ten Tests and completed a clean sweep of northern and southern hemisphere nations over the past calendar year.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu set for Springbok comeback against Wales at Kings Park
Rassie Erasmus confirms Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is set to return to the Springbok lineup for next Saturday's Test against Wales at Kings Park.
Ellis Park announcer rebuked over Pollock heckling
SA Rugby has reportedly rebuked Ellis Park stadium announcer Robbie Kruse after he heckled England's Henry Pollock during the Nations Championship Test.
Erasmus hails Scotland test as crucial proving ground for inexperienced Springboks
Rassie Erasmus described South Africa's 42-28 Nations Championship victory over Scotland at Loftus Versfeld as the examination his inexperienced squad needed. With 12 players holding 10 caps or fewer, the Springbok coach deliberately risked cohesion to gauge which fringe contenders could handle tier-one intensity. Scotland's quality exposed defensive fragility at times, but Erasmus insisted only such pressure would reveal who merits selection going forward.