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Blitzboks complete historic double as Snyman hails players and system
The Blitzboks have completed a season double by defending the HSBC SVNS World Championship title in Bordeaux while also claiming the HSBC SVNS Series, with coach Philip Snyman crediting the depth of the Springbok Sevens system and singling out Tristan Leyds — named Men's Player of the Year — and leading try-scorer Shilton van Wyk.
Tony Brown to join All Blacks coaching staff after 2027 World Cup
Springboks attack coach Tony Brown will switch to New Zealand's backroom team from 2028 on a two-year contract, New Zealand Rugby confirmed on Sunday. The former All Black will remain with South Africa through their Rugby World Cup 2027 campaign in Australia before linking up with Dave Rennie's coaching staff.
Brown confirms post-2027 All Blacks move but eyes World Cup glory with Boks first
Springbok attack coach Tony Brown will join Dave Rennie's All Blacks staff from 2028, but remains committed to helping South Africa win a third successive World Cup title before his departure.
Tony Brown to join All Blacks backroom staff in 2028 after Springbok contract ends
NZR have confirmed Tony Brown will join the All Blacks' backroom staff in 2028 on a two-year contract, with the Springboks attack coach set to depart after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. It is the third time NZR have pursued Brown, having previously been rejected during the Foster and Robertson eras.
Leyds crowned SVNS Player of the Year as Blitzboks defend World Championship
Tristan Leyds is the 2026 HSBC SVNS Player of the Year — the fourth South African to win the award — as the Blitzboks complete a historic back-to-back SVNS World Championship defence under Philip Snyman and Impi Visser. Shilton van Wyk, the squad's leading try scorer with 32 tries, also made the Dream Team of the Year.
France end Blitzboks' Bordeaux semifinal run as world champions
The Blitzboks lost 21-12 to hosts France in the Bordeaux Sevens semifinal on Sunday, setting up a third-place playoff against Spain — though the World Series title had already been clinched the previous day.
Du Toit bows out at Bath with hat-trick heroics as Russell's calf issue clouds semi-final build-up
Thomas du Toit scored a hat-trick as Bath beat Leicester 24-22 to seal a home Premiership semi-final, while Finn Russell's calf injury leaves his availability for the last-four clash in doubt.
Bulls face Leinster in Croke Park Grand Final on June 19
The URC Grand Final is confirmed for Croke Park on Friday, June 19 (20:30 SA time), with the Bulls facing Leinster after both sides won their semi-finals on Saturday. It is the Bulls' third Grand Final appearance and Leinster's bid for back-to-back titles.
Papier's brilliance steers Bulls to dramatic URC final after 18-point comeback
The Bulls overturned an 18-point deficit to defeat Glasgow Warriors 22-21 in their URC semi-final at Murrayfield, booking a place in the final. Embrose Papier, named man of the match, scored a crucial second-half try as the South African side capitalised on Scott Cummings' red card. Handré Pollard endured a difficult afternoon, spending 10 minutes in the sin-bin and missing three consecutive second-half penalties.
Bulls overturn 18-point deficit to edge Glasgow 22-21 and reach URC final
The Bulls came back from 3-21 down to beat Glasgow Warriors 22-21 at Murrayfield, with tries from Johan Grobbelaar, Embrose Papier and Francois Klopper sealing a place in the URC final.
Bulls overturn 18-point deficit to stun Glasgow and reach URC final
The Bulls came back from 21-3 down to beat Glasgow Warriors 22-21 in their URC semifinal at Murrayfield, with tries from Grobbelaar, Papier and Klopper securing a place in the final.
Blitzboks crowned World Championship winners after Australia's collapse against France
The Blitzboks claimed back-to-back HSBC World Championship titles after Australia's 26-0 quarterfinal loss to France ended the Aussies' hopes, while South Africa beat Fiji 14-12 in their own quarterfinal in Bordeaux.
Jobb try keeps Blitzboks' title hopes alive as Fiji rematch looms in Bordeaux quarters
Sebastian Jobb's late try earned the Blitzboks a crucial bonus point in a 15-12 pool defeat to Fiji in Bordeaux, securing a quarterfinal spot as lucky losers and an immediate rematch with Fiji on Saturday at 15h52, while effectively ending Argentina's Championship hopes and leaving Australia as the only realistic threat in the overall standings.
Blitzboks open Bordeaux Sevens campaign against Great Britain, Kenya and Fiji
The Blitzboks face Great Britain, Kenya and Fiji in pool play at the Bordeaux Sevens.
Blitzboks beat Kenya 26-5 to set up must-win Fiji clash at Bordeaux Sevens
The Blitzboks beat Kenya 26-5 at the Bordeaux Sevens, with Shilton van Wyk and Quewin Nortje each scoring two tries, setting up a must-win quarter-final qualification clash against Fiji on Saturday.
Blitzboks bounce back with 26-5 win over Kenya at Bordeaux Sevens
Shilton van Wyk and Quewin Nortje scored two tries each as the Blitzboks beat Kenya 26-5 at the Bordeaux Sevens, setting up a must-win clash with Fiji on Saturday.
Klopper handed Bulls start ahead of Louw for URC semifinal
Francois Klopper has been selected to start at tighthead prop for the Vodacom Bulls' URC semifinal against Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield, with Springbok Wilco Louw named among the replacements. Bulls coach Johan Ackermann described the decision as performance-based, rewarding Klopper for his consistent displays throughout the campaign. Louw, who missed the quarterfinal through illness, will provide experienced cover from the bench.
Klopper rewarded with Bulls start as Louw drops to bench for URC semifinal
Francois Klopper has been handed a starting berth ahead of Springbok tighthead Wilco Louw for the Vodacom Bulls' United Rugby Championship semifinal against Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield on Saturday. Bulls coach Johan Ackermann confirmed the selection was performance-based, citing Klopper's improved form throughout the campaign and his standout display in the quarterfinal victory over Munster when Louw was unavailable through illness.
Bordeaux president urges Du Preez to consider retirement over concussion concerns
Bordeaux-Bègles president Laurent Marti has called on Jean-Luc du Preez to consider retirement, saying he is "very scared" by the Springbok loose forward's ongoing concussion issues after the 30-year-old managed just three appearances this season.
Klopper starts at tighthead as Bulls name experienced XV for Glasgow semifinal
Francois Klopper starts at tighthead ahead of Wilco Louw as the Bulls name 11 Springboks in their starting XV for Saturday's URC semifinal against Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield, with Marcell Coetzee and Johan Grobbelaar both reaching personal milestones in the match.