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Springboks' ranking lead narrows as All Blacks close to within 1.28 points
New Zealand's 50-19 win over Australia at Eden Park has cut South Africa's World Rugby rankings lead to 1.28 points, with the All Blacks able to reduce that margin further to 0.82 with another big win in Sydney this weekend.
Bledisloe finale: All Blacks can close gap on Boks, Wallabies eyeing top-five finish
New Zealand can cut the gap to South Africa to 0.82 ranking points with a win in Sydney, while Australia stand to crack the top five if they end a 12-match losing streak against the All Blacks in the second Bledisloe Cup Test.
Cape Town to host landmark CISG Athlete Brain Health Symposium with SA Rugby backing
SA Rugby has backed the CISG Athlete Brain Health Symposium in Cape Town on November 25-26 — the first such event held outside the USA or Europe — covering concussion management, long-term neurological outcomes and youth athlete welfare.
Cape Town to host first CISG Athlete Brain Health Symposium outside USA and Europe
The CISG Athlete Brain Health Symposium will be held in Cape Town on 25-26 November 2026 — the first time outside the USA or Europe — with SA Rugby's backing, building on the Brain Health Service launched jointly with World Rugby and MyPlayers last year.
Jake White appointed Fiji coach ahead of 2027 World Cup
Jake White has been appointed Fiji head coach, tasked with guiding the 10th-ranked Pacific nation through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. He debuts against Japan in Tokyo next week and has pledged to relocate to Fiji to embed himself in the local rugby environment.
Jake White takes charge of Fiji ahead of 2027 World Cup
Jake White has been appointed Fiji head coach ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, with his first match in charge coming against Japan in Tokyo next week.
Springbok series loss used as motivation as All Blacks demolish Wallabies 50-19 to retain Bledisloe Cup
The All Blacks beat Australia 50-19 at Eden Park to retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd straight year, with coach Dave Rennie citing the 3-1 Rugby Championship series loss to the Springboks as the motivation that sharpened his side's execution in a dominant second-half display.
All Blacks close gap on Springboks after learning from 'failed' series
New Zealand have narrowed the World Rugby rankings deficit to South Africa following a comprehensive 50-19 demolition of Australia at Eden Park. Coach Dave Rennie credited lessons from the Springboks' 3-1 series victory a month earlier, with the All Blacks executing key moments they had squandered in Africa. The result retains the Bledisloe Cup and cuts the gap to the world champions from nearly four points to just over one.
All Blacks cite Springbok series lessons after hammering Wallabies 50-19 to retain Bledisloe Cup
New Zealand thrashed Australia 50-19 at Eden Park to retain the Bledisloe Cup, with coach Dave Rennie pointing to lessons learned from the All Blacks' 3-1 Rugby Championship series loss to South Africa as a catalyst for the improved performance.
NZ Rugby CEO backs Rennie despite three straight Springbok defeats
NZ Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster says Rennie will not be formally assessed following three straight defeats to the Springboks, with the head coach contracted through to the 2027 World Cup and a full post-season review to follow the November internationals.
SA Super Rugby return not on table, but NZ relationship 'really tight' — Lancaster
NZ Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster says a South African return to Super Rugby is not being discussed, with SA Rugby committed to the URC and bullish about their current competition structure, while the bilateral relationship between the two unions is described as 'really tight' following the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.
Savea ruled out until Super Rugby return as Rennie backs Barrett to remain relevant
Ardie Savea faces surgery and a potentially delayed Super Rugby return after his shoulder dislocation in Soweto, while Rennie has backed Beauden Barrett to continue contributing — primarily at fullback — despite falling behind Mo'unga and the injured Ruben Love in the first-five pecking order.
All Blacks lose Ruben Love to ankle surgery for remainder of international season
Ruben Love requires ankle surgery and is ruled out for the rest of the 2025 international season after sustaining the injury in South Africa, ending a breakout year in which he had established himself as the All Blacks' first-choice fly-half.
Eight venues confirmed for 2027 Rugby World Cup as one-year countdown begins
Australia's 2027 Rugby World Cup spans eight stadiums from 1 October to 13 November, with the Springboks opening their title defence against Italy at Adelaide Oval. Stadium Australia hosts the final, becoming only the fourth venue to stage the men's decider twice.
Kiss frustrated but measured as Paisami ban stands for Bledisloe Tests
Les Kiss says Paisami's four-match ban for the dangerous tackle on Feinberg-Mngomezulu "could have been a little bit less" but the inside centre misses both Bledisloe Cup Tests, with Jock Campbell called up and Len Ikitau facing a fitness test on Friday.
Wallabies recall Petaia and blood new flyhalf for Springbok clash in Perth
Australia have recalled Jordan Petaia for the first time since the 2023 World Cup and included uncapped flyhalf Harry McLaughlin-Phillips in their 34-man squad for the Rugby Championship Test against South Africa in Perth on 27 September.
Erasmus plays down Springbok superiority despite Greatest Rivalry triumph
Rassie Erasmus dismissed suggestions that South Africa were the better side after clinching the inaugural Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 with a 43-28 victory over New Zealand in Baltimore. The Springbok head coach insisted the contest remained in the balance until the final 11 minutes, praising his side's experience rather than any perceived gap in quality. Former captain Jean de Villiers hailed the performance as one that would live long in the memory.
Rennie proud of effort but accepts Boks were clinical in Baltimore
Dave Rennie concedes the Springboks were clinical in Baltimore after South Africa claimed a 43-28 win and the Greatest Rivalry series 3-1, with New Zealand losing three Tests in a row against the Boks for the first time since 2009.
Springboks seal Rugby's Greatest Rivalry crown with emphatic Baltimore triumph
The Springboks clinched the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 with a commanding 43-28 victory over the All Blacks at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Six tries, including a stunning second-half effort from Kurt-Lee Arendse, sealed a deserved win in front of a capacity 71,000 crowd. The triumph caps a dominant series for Rassie Erasmus' side, who led 2-1 heading into the final Test.
Springboks seal Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series with 43-26 win over All Blacks in Baltimore
The Springboks clinched the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series with a 43-26 win over the All Blacks in Baltimore.