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Van Heerden called up as Moerat ruled out of Boks squad
Ruben van Heerden replaces an injured Salmaan Moerat in the Springbok squad ahead of next Saturday's match against the Barbarians.
Inside Training | Springboks | 11 June 2026
Check out the sights and sounds as the #Springboks prepare for another tough field session in Joburg on Thursday, 11 June 2026, catching a bit of soccer gees in the process ⚽
Norton earns Erasmus praise as Bok lock depth is tested by injuries
Erasmus has spoken warmly about Junior Bok skipper Riley Norton ahead of a potential senior debut in Gqeberha, with the lock stocks thinned by long-term injuries to Snyman, Moerat, and Ruan Venter. Norton's game time against the Barbarians or Zimbabwe will tell Erasmus whether he's ready to step into the Nations Championship frame.
Pollard flags technical fix, not crisis, ahead of Leinster final
Pollard has called his Glasgow kicking display outright terrible but insists it's a technical fix rather than a confidence issue — the piece examines whether his veteran composure holds up ahead of the Leinster final.
Van der Mescht's Northampton Saints reach Premiership final
Northampton Saints beat Leicester Tigers at Franklin's Gardens to reach the Premiership final, with Springbok lock contender JJ van der Mescht set to appear in the showpiece.
Erasmus satisfied as Boks complete first week of pre-season training
Erasmus says the Boks ticked most preparation boxes in their first training week in Johannesburg, with the squad set to regroup Sunday before travelling to Gqeberha on Wednesday ahead of the June 20 Barbarians clash.
De Klerk explains South Africa return as scrumhalf crisis hands him Bok recall
Faf de Klerk has explained his decision to return to South Africa with the Cheetahs, saying family and a desire to rebuild Free State rugby drove the move, with his Springbok recall coming on the back of injuries to Reinach, Hendrikse and Van den Berg.
'A Development Competition': Boks Unpacked Questions the Currie Cup's Place in the Modern Calendar
The Boks Unpacked panel argued the Currie Cup has been irreversibly demoted and should be repurposed as a development competition, with Jean de Villiers suggesting over-30s be kept out of it entirely.
Eben's hip injury forces the Boks to rethink their lock depth
With Etzebeth out for two months, the Boks Unpacked panel argued that JJ van der Walt is now in line for a first cap and that du Toit and Nortje give Rassie a hybrid route around the lock crisis.
Hansen's Right to Back Himself — But the Boks' Five-Match Streak Tells a Different Story
Jean de Villiers acknowledges Hansen's logic but argues last year's results and performances make it hard to see the All Blacks closing the gap on the Boks — and the panel get genuinely animated over what a 2-2 series tiebreaker would even look like.
Cheslin Kolbe heading back to South Africa — and the Stormers need him
The Boks Office panel broke the news of Cheslin Kolbe's reported return to the Stormers, debated the ROI of marquee homecomings, and flagged lock as the franchise's real structural need heading into the knockout rounds.
Tony Brown to join All Blacks after World Cup as Springboks prepare succession
Attack coach Tony Brown will depart the Springbok set-up following the 2027 Rugby World Cup after signing a two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby. The former All Black has been transparent about his ambitions to coach his home nation since joining Rassie Erasmus's staff in 2024. South Africa have already identified potential successors as they prepare for life beyond the architect of their evolved attacking game.
Erasmus holds no grudges over Brown's All Blacks move, eyes replacements
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks have replacement candidates in mind for Tony Brown after New Zealand Rugby confirmed the attack coach will join the All Blacks setup post-2027 Rugby World Cup, while SA Rugby moves to finalise the rest of the coaching staff's contracts before year's end.
Springboks v England | Nations Championship 2026 | 4 July | Ellis Park
The Springboks host England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 4 July 2026 in the Nations Championship — one of the biggest rugby fixtures of the year.
Pollard backs himself to fire in Dublin despite semifinal kicking horror show
Pollard plays down his semifinal kicking meltdown, explains his rhythm-based reset process, and outlines why the Bulls believe their season-long resilience gives them a genuine shot at finally winning the URC title against Leinster in Dublin.
Brown's legacy is a Bok team he helped make harder to beat — including for himself
Gavin Rich argues Brown's exit was always baked in, and the real story is that he leaves behind a Bok team he's made genuinely harder to beat — even for himself. Rich also clears the injury fog around the Bok squad and makes a pointed case that the Bulls' URC final chances hinge entirely on whether they can replicate the Stormers' defensive aggression against Leinster.
Rassie Erasmus & Faf de Klerk | Springbok Press Conference | 11 June 2026
Rassie Erasmus and Faf de Klerk fronted the media on an online call on Thursday, 11 June, to talk about the season ahead and how they are preparing for the season-opening double-headers in Gqeberha 👊
Inspiring Women | Kate Kohler
Inspiring Women | Kate Kohler
Pollard backs Bulls' battle-hardened character ahead of URC final
Handré Pollard believes the Vodacom Bulls' ability to fight back from adversity will be their greatest asset when they face Leinster in the United Rugby Championship final in Dublin on 19 June. The fly-half pointed to the side's 22-21 semi-final comeback from 21-3 down against Glasgow Warriors as evidence of a squad that has forged resilience through a difficult campaign. Head coach Johan Ackermann, however, has warned that improved discipline will be essential if the Bulls are to claim a first URC title after three previous final defeats.
Pollard: The Bulls' resilience this season is their greatest final weapon
Pollard argues the Bulls' repeated comeback ability this season — tested early by a coaching change and a rough patch — is their most valuable asset heading into a Croke Park rematch with Leinster. He rates Gibson-Park's kicking game off nine as the standout threat, but insists self-execution in the opening 20 minutes is the real priority.