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Junior Boks open U20 Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina in Gqeberha on Monday
The Junior Springboks open their U20 Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Monday (4.10pm), with coach Kevin Foote prioritising fitness and ball-in-play tempo after lessons learnt from last year's tournament on the same ground. New Zealand face Australia in the day's first match at 2pm, with all three rounds of the four-nation competition again hosted in Gqeberha.
Moyo returns from hip injury for Junior Boks' U20 Rugby Championship opener against Argentina
Vusi Moyo returns from a hip injury to take a bench spot in the Junior Springboks' U20 Rugby Championship opener against Argentina U20 in Gqeberha on Monday. He is joined by fellow Junior World Championship winners Riley Norton, Rambo Kubheka and Oliver Reid in the 23.
SARU warns players face immediate expulsion over unauthorised trial competitions
SARU has issued a formal warning that players participating in unauthorised trial competitions outside the recognised global game face immediate expulsion. The statement also puts agents on notice for promoting or facilitating such events.
Fainga'anuku's flank experiment opens All Blacks selection door as Crusaders dismantle Waratahs up front
Fainga'anuku's historic flank debut is the headline act, but this piece goes deeper — covering total Crusaders forward dominance, Waratahs' self-inflicted discipline failures, and what Rennie and Schmidt will each take from the 80 minutes.
Moodie ruled out of Scarlets clash as Bulls take no risks with hamstring
Canan Moodie has been ruled out of the Bulls' clash against the Scarlets after his hamstring failed to recover sufficiently from the injury sustained against the Dragons. Johan Ackermann confirmed the decision was made to avoid aggravating the problem, with the bye week offering time for recovery. Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cheswill Jooste return to bolster the backline.
Lions launch 'Beyond29' project to explore tours outside traditional SANZAAR rotation
The British and Irish Lions have launched a formal 'Beyond29' project to investigate touring destinations and commercial models outside their traditional South Africa, Australia and New Zealand rotation. France, Japan and the Americas are among the territories being assessed, with consultancies asked to evaluate host nation allocation models including scrapping or extending the current 12-year cycle. The move is driven by an acknowledgement that the existing rotation may be approaching its commercial ceiling.
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2026 U20 Women’s Week
Springbok Women could climb to record ninth in world rankings without playing this weekend
The Springbok Women could rise to a record-high ninth in the world rankings this weekend without playing, if Scotland beat Italy in the Women's Six Nations. Several other sides are also chasing ranking milestones across the Women's Six Nations, Pacific Four Series and Oceania Rugby Women's Championship. A Scotland win combined with an Ireland loss would also see the Scots equal their all-time high of fifth.
Springbok front-rowers break silence on brutal 2019 World Cup camp behind viral photo
Three Springbok front-rowers have opened up about the punishing pre-2019 World Cup training camp behind a viral photo that sparked unfounded doping accusations, calling the experience 'madness'. The players' accounts shed light on the physical preparation that preceded South Africa's World Cup victory in Japan.
Why NZ's talent bleed between World Cups is here to stay
Todd Blackadder says NZR can't realistically stop its stars chasing overseas money between World Cups — and the implications for southern hemisphere rugby are significant.
Former Boks back JJ van der Mescht for Springbok call-up in 2026
Former Springboks are calling on Rassie Erasmus to fast-track JJ van der Mescht into the national setup, with SA Rugby Mag making the case that the lock is ready for the step up in 2026.
Blackadder sees overseas stints as inevitable — but warns NZ against following Rassie's open-door model
Blackadder predicts overseas stints will become standard between World Cups but argues NZ should adopt a Giteau-style caps threshold rather than follow South Africa's unrestricted eligibility model.
Junior Boks to host Georgia, Fiji and Chile in Cape Town International Series ahead of World Championship defence
The Junior Springboks will host Georgia, Fiji, and Chile in a three-match-day U20 International Series at City Park in Cape Town from 21 to 31 May. Coach Kevin Foote will use the series to give his full wider squad game time and sharpen combinations before the Junior World Championship defence in Georgia at the end of June. South Africa and Georgia are in the same JWC pool, lending added significance to the 31 May fixture.
Cape Town to host U20 International Series ahead of Junior World Championship defence
Cape Town will host a new U20 International Series in May, serving as the Junior Springboks' final preparation ahead of their Junior World Championship title defence. Further details on opponents, venues and dates are yet to be confirmed.
England should steal Rassie's two-squad playbook for their impossible summer schedule
Nick Easter argues England must adopt Rassie's split-squad model to survive a brutal summer window, and backs it up with a detailed first-choice XV for Ellis Park — with Fiji, not South Africa, flagged as the most dangerous fixture.
Hooker faces surgery after shoulder dislocation
Ethan Hooker will go under the knife for a dislocated shoulder, Sharks coach JP Pietersen has confirmed. No return date has been specified.
Hooker set for shoulder surgery after Ospreys incident, Sharks await prognosis
Ethan Hooker will go under the knife for a dislocated shoulder sustained against the Ospreys, with his recovery timeline to be determined once surgeons assess the full damage. The citing officer ruled the Luke Morgan incident did not meet the red card threshold. The Sharks face Edinburgh on Friday.
Dweba eyeing Springbok recall from Exeter
Joseph Dweba has stated his ambition to earn a recall to the Springbok squad while playing for Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership. The hooker believes sustained club form is his pathway back into the national setup.
Kolisi returns for Sharks as Edinburgh trip closes out URC regular season
Siya Kolisi returns to the matchday squad for the Sharks' URC regular-season finale against Edinburgh on Friday, ending his absence with a calf injury. The timing is significant given the Sharks have been severely tested by injuries throughout the campaign.