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Augustus named Man of the Match in Ulster's Challenge Cup semi-final win
Juarno Augustus claimed Man of the Match honours with a try and dominant all-round display as Ulster reached the EPCR Challenge Cup final.
Junior Springboks clinch 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title with 56–17 demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with a game to spare, beating Australia U20 56–17 in Gqeberha, with coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton crediting squad growth, bench improvement and off-field cohesion for the title-winning display.
Junior Springboks clinch U20 Rugby Championship title with 56-17 demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title with a game to spare after thrashing Australia U20 56-17, with coach Kevin Foote hailing his squad's grit and pride.
Junior Springboks clinch 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title with demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks have won the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship after beating Australia U20 56-17, with coach Kevin Foote lauding the team's grit and pride.
Junior Boks clinch U20 Rugby Championship title with 56–17 demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with a 56–17 win over Australia U20 in Gqeberha, with coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton warning against complacency ahead of a final-round clash with New Zealand U20.
Junior Springboks claim maiden U20 Rugby Championship title after demolishing Junior Wallabies
The Junior Springboks claimed their first U20 Rugby Championship title after beating the Junior Wallabies 54-17 in Gqeberha, with New Zealand's earlier loss to Argentina U20 confirming the trophy with a round to spare.
Reinach expected to be fit for Springboks' England opener
Cobus Reinach is on track to be available for the Springboks' opening Test against England in July 2026.
Tiebreaker confirmed for Greatest Rivalry series decider in Baltimore
SA Rugby's Yusuf Jackson has confirmed a tiebreaker will determine the winner of the Greatest Rivalry series should it be level after the fourth Test in Baltimore on September 12, with extra time or sudden death among the options being considered.
Du Toit starts for Bath in Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux
Thomas du Toit has been named in Bath's starting XV for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux Bègles. The Springbok prop's inclusion comes as Johann van Graan's side prepare for one of the marquee fixtures in the European club calendar.
Foote makes minimal changes as Junior Boks prepare for Australia U20 clash in Gqeberha
Kevin Foote has made only minor tweaks to his Junior Springboks squad for Sunday's U20 Rugby Championship match against Australia in Gqeberha. Specific selection details remain unavailable at this stage.
Tiebreaker mechanism to be confirmed for four-Test Springbok-All Blacks series
Both the Springboks and All Blacks have agreed that a tiebreaker mechanism will be used if their four-Test series ends 2-2, with extra time and sudden death among the options being considered. SA Rugby's Yusuf Jackson confirmed a fifth match is not possible due to scheduling, and that the fourth Test in Baltimore on September 12 will be decisive if the series is level going in.
Junior Boks call up Bulls front-rower ahead of Australia clash
The Junior Springboks have reinforced their front row with a Bulls call-up ahead of Sunday's U20 Rugby Championship clash against Australia. The move is injury cover, though details of the affected player and his replacement have not been confirmed.
Bordeaux loose forward Tiaan Jacobs eyes Springbok jersey after charting unconventional path through French rugby
Tiaan Jacobs, the 21-year-old loose forward who bypassed the South African franchise system to sign with Biarritz at 19, has made more than 16 Top 14 appearances and three Champions Cup starts for Bordeaux Bègles after earning his Junior Springbok call-up in 2024. The son of Border stalwart Bennie Jacobs, he has ruled out any future eligibility switch to France, with his sights set firmly on the Springbok jersey.
Reinach faces three-month absence after MCL injury
Cobus Reinach faces a three-month layoff after damaging his medial cruciate ligament in the Stormers' URC victory over Glasgow Warriors. The injury represents a notable blow for both the Stormers and Springbok management.
Pollard and Feinberg-Mngomezulu deliver standout kicking displays in URC
Handrè Pollard and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have been in kicking form in the URC, with a highlight reel of their best efforts underlining the quality both Springbok pivots are producing at franchise level.
SA U20s open Rugby Championship U20 campaign with big first-half blitz against Argentina in Gqeberha
South Africa's U20s launched their 2026 Rugby Championship U20 campaign with a dominant first-half performance against Argentina in Gqeberha, crossing for a stack of tries before Argentina offered a second-half reply.
Ntlabakanye doping verdict expected within three weeks after closing arguments concluded
Asenathi Ntlabakanye's doping panel is deliberating after closing arguments were completed last week, with a verdict expected within three weeks. The Springbok tighthead faces a two-to-four year ban if found guilty on charges relating to a positive test for anastrozole and an admission of taking DHEA. Rassie Erasmus has expressed personal support for Ntlabakanye while acknowledging the matter is entirely outside the team's hands.
Solontsi and Mabenge return to Springbok Women's squad for Rugby Africa Women's Cup defence
Swys de Bruin has recalled Sizophila Solontsi and Nomawethu Mabenge to the Springbok Women's squad after injury absences. The pair bolster South Africa's preparations for their Rugby Africa Women's Cup title defence in Kenya.
Marx, De Allende and Kriel each bag brace of tries in strong weekend for Saffas abroad
Malcolm Marx, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel each scored two tries during the latest round of club fixtures in Japan and Europe. The trio's performances were among the highlights for South African players based abroad over the weekend.
Dobson credits measured game plan as Stormers demolish log-leaders Glasgow 48-12
The Stormers bounced back emphatically from their Connacht defeat, hammering URC log-leaders Glasgow Warriors 48-12 at Cape Town Stadium with a controlled, set-piece-focused display. Coach John Dobson credited improved decision-making and defended the team's emotional week following the death of team manager Chippie Solomon. The win was marred by what appears to be a serious knee injury to Cobus Reinach, while 18-year-old Markus Muller marked his debut off the bench.