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Ireland vs Japan Nations Championship test confirmed for Newcastle, Australia
Rugby Australia will host an Ireland vs Japan Nations Championship fixture in Newcastle, north of Sydney, on 11 July. The match is part of the inaugural 12-team Nations Championship, with a finals weekend scheduled at Twickenham in November. Both unions expect strong crowd interest, with Ireland's president flagging significant expat support.
Lions thrash log-leaders Glasgow 54-12, Van Rooyen credits defensive execution and lineout denial
The Lions demolished URC table-toppers Glasgow Warriors 54-12 at Ellis Park, running in eight tries to avenge a 42-0 loss earlier in the season. Coach Ivan van Rooyen attributed the win to disciplined lineout denial and penalty control, while Glasgow coach Franco Smith praised the Lions' freshness and structure. Attention now turns to an in-form Connacht side, whom the Lions host on Saturday.
Burger commits future to Exeter Chiefs ahead of 2026/27 season
Ethan Burger has extended his stay at Exeter Chiefs, signing on for the 2026/27 season after making his Premiership debut in October 2025. The 25-year-old loosehead, a product of Tuks Rugby and the Bulls U21 system, has drawn strong praise from Director of Rugby Rob Baxter, who sees him becoming an increasingly important figure in the Chiefs pack.
Glasgow name strong side for Stormers clash after Lions loss
Glasgow Warriors are strengthening their lineup for Saturday's trip to Cape Town to face the Stormers, following a heavy loss to the Lions. No squad details were available at time of publication.
Springboks and Springbok Women's 2026 fixture schedule confirmed
Rugby World Magazine has confirmed the full 2026 fixture schedule for both the Springboks and Springbok Women. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is highlighted as a player to watch across the campaign.
All Blacks to tour South Africa in 2026 as part of 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series
The All Blacks' 2026 calendar includes a tour to South Africa under the 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' banner, alongside their Nations Championships commitments. Specific dates and venues for the South African leg have not been detailed in the fixture release.
Blitzboks set sights on Valladolid after ending Hong Kong drought
The Blitzboks return to Stellenbosch to prepare for the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid (May 29-31) after ending their long wait for a Hong Kong title with a 35-7 final win over Argentina. Sweeper Ronald Brown says the historic victory will drive the squad harder rather than breed complacency. South Africa face Australia, Kenya and Great Britain in Pool A in Spain.
SA Rugby confirm 2026 Toyota Challenge field with three European nations joining SA trio
SA Rugby has confirmed the 2026 Toyota Challenge will feature the Cheetahs, Griquas and Pumas alongside Lusitanos, Black Lion and Romania A. The six-team competition is scheduled for June and spans four nations.
Toyota Challenge expands to include Griquas and Pumas as Georgia, Portugal and Romania head to Bloemfontein
The 2026 Toyota Challenge expands to include Griquas and the Pumas alongside the Cheetahs, with Georgia's Black Lion, Portugal and Romania 'A' travelling to Bloemfontein for three match days on June 5, 10 and 14. A return leg follows in Tbilisi in October. All three visiting nations are 2027 Rugby World Cup-bound, with Georgia and Romania in South Africa's pool.
Blitzboks target Valladolid after breaking Hong Kong hoodoo
The Blitzboks resume training next week ahead of the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid (May 29-31), having ended a 28-year wait for a Hong Kong title with a 35-7 final win over Argentina. Sweeper Ronald Brown says the historic victory will drive the squad to work harder rather than breed complacency. South Africa face Australia, Kenya and Great Britain in Pool A in Spain.
Griquas and Pumas to join Cheetahs in June clashes against international touring sides
The Cheetahs, Griquas and Pumas are set to face three international touring sides in June. No further details on the opposition or fixtures have been confirmed.
Glasgow Warriors visit Paarl schools as part of URC community outreach
Glasgow Warriors players took part in a URC outreach programme at two Paarl primary schools this week. The visit drew on the players' own childhood memories of the game.
Eighteen-year-old Muller set for Stormers debut against Glasgow
Eighteen-year-old centre Markus Muller is set to make his Stormers debut off the bench against Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town on Saturday.
Erasmus eyes capacity crowd as Gqeberha hosts season-opening Barbarians clash on June 20
Rassie Erasmus expects a capacity 46,000 crowd at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium when the Springboks open their season against Scott Robertson's Barbarians on June 20. An SA 'A' side faces Zimbabwe in the curtain-raiser, with Erasmus using the match to assess wider squad options. The Boks are unbeaten at the venue across nine Tests.
Van der Merwe pays tribute to Scarlets as Munster move looms
Marnus van der Merwe has paid tribute to the Scarlets ahead of his departure to Munster, crediting head coach Dwayne Peel and forwards coach Albert van den Berg with helping him earn his Springbok debut last year. The 29-year-old hooker leaves Llanelli at season's end having scored twice on Test debut against Georgia and contributed to the Rugby Championship title. His final weeks include a home clash against a Bulls side he describes as loaded with Springboks.
Japie Mulder's daughter Jané earns BlitzBoks Women call-up after two years in the game
Jané Mulder, daughter of 1995 World Cup winner Japie, has been included in the BlitzBoks Women's squad for the World Championship in Hong Kong after just two years in the game. The 19-year-old began playing club rugby at Wits without her father's knowledge during her matric year and has since signed for UP-Tuks and earned a Sevens training stint earlier in 2025. Japie Mulder welcomed her progress while calling on the Lions and other provinces to invest more in their women's programmes.
Lions bank Glasgow demolition as Van Rooyen eyes Connacht challenge
The Lions dismantled log-leading Glasgow 54-12 at Ellis Park, avenging last season's 42-0 loss, with coach Ivan van Rooyen crediting a gameplan built around denying Glasgow attacking lineouts and an extra week of preparation. Glasgow coach Franco Smith praised the Lions' freshness and their depth of near-Springbok quality players. Attention now shifts to Saturday's home clash with in-form Connacht.
PJ Botha to reach Lions century milestone with Marx in his sights
Lions hooker PJ Botha reaches his 100th appearance this Saturday, with World Rugby Player of the Year Malcolm Marx serving as the standard he is aiming to match. The milestone marks a significant moment in Botha's career at Ellis Park.
PJ Botha targets Lions century with Marx as his benchmark
PJ Botha is preparing to play his 100th match for the Lions this weekend, naming Malcolm Marx as the benchmark he strives to meet in the hooker role.
Frans Steyn reveals phone call was key to landing Faf de Klerk at Cheetahs
Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn has revealed that landing Faf de Klerk started with a phone call, though further details of the recruitment story have not yet been made public.