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Reinach expected to be fit for Springboks' England opener
Cobus Reinach is on track to be available for the Springboks' opening Test against England in July 2026.
Owens: Morgan's hit on Hooker should have been a yellow card
Nigel Owens says the challenge that put Hooker out with a dislocated shoulder was dangerous, illegal, and should have been carded — the piece unpacks the officiating decision.
Owens: Morgan should have been penalised — but SA fan abuse of him was 'totally unacceptable'
Owens says Morgan committed illegal foul play deserving a penalty and possibly a yellow, but draws the line at red card — and flatly condemns the social media abuse directed at Morgan as totally unacceptable regardless of the on-field grievance.
Juarno Augustus making a Bok selection case at Ulster
Juarno Augustus earned a 9/10 rating and a direct Springbok selection mention after a dominant showing in Ulster's Challenge Cup semi-final win — the ratings piece makes the case that Erasmus should be watching closely ahead of the Nations Championship.
Juarno Augustus puts himself in Bok frame with Ulster's European demolition job
Augustus's 9/10 man-of-the-match display against Exeter has put him firmly in the Bok conversation, with the piece suggesting Erasmus will be taking close notice ahead of the Nations Championship.
Owens: Morgan should have been penalised — but South African abuse of Welsh wing is 'totally unacceptable'
Owens confirms Morgan committed foul play worthy of a penalty or yellow card, but rules out red — and takes direct aim at the South African supporters whose abuse of Morgan crossed a clear line.
Stormers coach Dobson on Europe's heat, Bok workloads, and leaving Mherbha at home
Stormers coach John Dobson explains why he left Mherbha at home for Clermont, how he is doubling Bok rest periods to manage workload, and why the Champions Cup inclusion won't fully work until the global calendar is restructured.
No entitlement in Europe — Nienaber's Champions Cup test
Joubert argues that Nienaber enters Champions Cup coaching with no credit extended for his World Cup record — European club rugby demands he earn it from scratch.
Tiebreaker confirmed for Greatest Rivalry series decider in Baltimore
SA Rugby's Yusuf Jackson has confirmed a tiebreaker will determine the winner of the Greatest Rivalry series should it be level after the fourth Test in Baltimore on September 12, with extra time or sudden death among the options being considered.
What drives Thomas du Toit ahead of Bath's Champions Cup semi-final
Du Toit opens up on his motivations as Bath prepare for their Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux Bègles — worth a read for anyone tracking Bok front-rowers in European club rugby.
Pead grinding towards a Bok breakthrough with the Lions
Haashim Pead is already on Rassie's radar, and this profile explores how the Lions scrumhalf is using his franchise platform to make that interest count.
Du Toit starts for Bath in Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux
Thomas du Toit has been named in Bath's starting XV for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux Bègles. The Springbok prop's inclusion comes as Johann van Graan's side prepare for one of the marquee fixtures in the European club calendar.
Foote makes minimal changes as Junior Boks prepare for Australia U20 clash in Gqeberha
Kevin Foote has made only minor tweaks to his Junior Springboks squad for Sunday's U20 Rugby Championship match against Australia in Gqeberha. Specific selection details remain unavailable at this stage.
Pead on Bok ambitions, giving back, and why the Lions are his launchpad
Lions youngster Haashim Pead lays out his Springbok ambitions and explains why the Lions are his development home — plus his desire to give back through a foundation of his own.
Tiebreaker mechanism to be confirmed for four-Test Springbok-All Blacks series
Both the Springboks and All Blacks have agreed that a tiebreaker mechanism will be used if their four-Test series ends 2-2, with extra time and sudden death among the options being considered. SA Rugby's Yusuf Jackson confirmed a fifth match is not possible due to scheduling, and that the fourth Test in Baltimore on September 12 will be decisive if the series is level going in.
Hansen backs Super Rugby quality — but admits NZ 'miss' SA's presence as Greatest Rivalry Tour looms
Hansen dismisses Super Rugby quality concerns but admits NZ misses the regular test of facing South African rugby — and sees Rennie's Greatest Rivalry Tour as the ideal World Cup warm-up.
Junior Boks call up Bulls front-rower ahead of Australia clash
The Junior Springboks have reinforced their front row with a Bulls call-up ahead of Sunday's U20 Rugby Championship clash against Australia. The move is injury cover, though details of the affected player and his replacement have not been confirmed.
Bordeaux loose forward Tiaan Jacobs eyes Springbok jersey after charting unconventional path through French rugby
Tiaan Jacobs, the 21-year-old loose forward who bypassed the South African franchise system to sign with Biarritz at 19, has made more than 16 Top 14 appearances and three Champions Cup starts for Bordeaux Bègles after earning his Junior Springbok call-up in 2024. The son of Border stalwart Bennie Jacobs, he has ruled out any future eligibility switch to France, with his sights set firmly on the Springbok jersey.
The Ethan Adams size debate: talent vs physicality at U20 level
Ethan Adams' viral Junior Bok try has reignited debate about whether size still gatekeeps talent in the South African system — and whether that's costing the Boks.
Hansen: Stop Trying to Be Rassie
Steve Hansen warns that the rugby world's obsession with copying Rassie Erasmus' Springbok blueprint is stifling tactical innovation across the game.