South African Rugby

Dupont Eyes End to Springbok Curse 2026

Antoine Dupont admits France must pull off a perfect performance to end nine defeats in ten against the Springboks at the Stade de France on Friday.

Manie Libbok Flyhalf: Roux on His Mental Growth

Chean Roux coached Manie Libbok as a junior and says mastering one skill has turned the Springbok flyhalf into a world-class operator.

Stade Toulousain 28-18 Clermont: Match Stats

Player-by-player numbers from Stade Toulousain 28-18 Clermont in the Top 14 on 07 November 2026 — carries, metres, tackles and tries.

Stade Rochelais 22-18 Aviron Bayonnais: Match Stats

Player-by-player numbers from Stade Rochelais 22-18 Aviron Bayonnais in the Top 14 on 07 November 2026 — carries, metres, tackles and tries.

Montpellier 21-19 Lyon: Match Stats

Player-by-player numbers from Montpellier 21-19 Lyon in the Top 14 on 07 November 2026 — carries, metres, tackles and tries.

Castres Olympique 28-30 Racing 92: Match Stats

Player-by-player numbers from Castres Olympique 28-30 Racing 92 in the Top 14 on 07 November 2026 — carries, metres, tackles and tries.

RC Toulonnais 43-23 Stade Francais Paris: Match Stats

Player-by-player numbers from RC Toulonnais 43-23 Stade Francais Paris in the Top 14 on 07 November 2026 — carries, metres, tackles and tries.

Section Paloise 63-26 USA Perpignan: Match Stats

Player-by-player numbers from Section Paloise 63-26 USA Perpignan in the Top 14 on 07 November 2026 — carries, metres, tackles and tries.

RC Vannes 23-14 Bordeaux Begles: Match Stats

Player-by-player numbers from RC Vannes 23-14 Bordeaux Begles in the Top 14 on 07 November 2026 — carries, metres, tackles and tries.

Scotland 21-43 New Zealand: Match Stats

Player-by-player numbers from Scotland 21-43 New Zealand in the World Nations Championship on 07 November 2026 — carries, metres, tackles and tries.

Ireland 42-12 Argentina: Match Stats

Player-by-player numbers from Ireland 42-12 Argentina in the World Nations Championship on 06 November 2026 — carries, metres, tackles and tries.

Italy 7-66 South Africa: Match Stats

Player-by-player numbers from Italy 7-66 South Africa in the World Nations Championship on 07 November 2026 — carries, metres, tackles and tries.

Morné van den Berg Italy Focus 2026 Nations Championship

Springbok scrumhalf Morné van den Berg brushes off World Cup talk and rival pressure — his only focus is beating Italy in Turin on Saturday.

Alex Mitchell Ruled Out England Nations Championship 2026

England lose scrumhalf Alex Mitchell for the entire Nations Championship after his fourth hamstring injury of the year. Jack van Poortvliet steps in at nine.

Markus Muller Set to Break Frans Steyn Bok Record 2026

Markus Muller could become the youngest Springbok debutant of the professional era, set to break Frans Steyn's record at just 19 years and 118 days old.

Bulls vs Scarlets URC 2026: Ackermann Makes 13 Changes

Johan Ackermann rings 13 changes as the Bulls host Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld in their final home URC fixture of 2026. Willie le Roux returns at fullback.

Rassie Names Six New Springboks for Nations Championship 2026

Rassie Erasmus says six new Springbok call-ups thoroughly deserve their chance as South Africa prepare for Italy, France and Ireland in November 2026.

Stormers vs Ulster URC 2026: Nel Captains Reshuffled Side

Ruhan Nel captains a reshuffled Stormers against Ulster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Ten changes as Cape Town hunt a fourth straight home win in the URC.

Lions Lineout Crisis Costs Them in Edinburgh URC 2026

Ivan van Rooyen admits Lions lost six lineouts in a 31-10 URC defeat to Edinburgh. Defensive errors and a grief-stricken tour make Glasgow next look daunting.

WRU Faces Resignation Calls After £18m Loss 2026

Welsh Rugby Union bosses face calls to resign after posting an £18m loss, with a similar deficit forecast for next year and the four-region model under fire.

Gianni Lombard Gets Sharks No 10 Nod vs Cardiff URC 2026

JP Pietersen backs Gianni Lombard to step up at flyhalf as the Sharks face Cardiff at the Arms Park in the URC 2026. Five Springboks return.

Marcell Coetzee Returns as Bulls Captain vs Ulster URC 2026

Marcell Coetzee reclaims the Bulls captaincy for Saturday's URC clash against Ulster at Loftus Versfeld, with three front-rowers promoted to start.

Paul de Villiers Captains Stormers vs Scarlets URC 2026

Paul de Villiers leads the Stormers against Scarlets at DHL Stadium on Saturday, with the Springbok flank retaining the captaincy after impressing last week.

Markus Muller URC Debut: Stormers vs Scarlets 2026

Markus Muller starts his first URC match as the Stormers ring 18 changes against the Scarlets at DHL Stadium on Saturday, 24 October 2026.

Hyron Andrews Cause of Death Confirmed 2026

The Lions confirm Hyron Andrews died from an aortic dissection. The 31-year-old lock was found unresponsive in his hotel room in France last Friday.

Dobson: Jonathan Roche Committed to Stormers 2026

John Dobson has shut down Ireland speculation, confirming Jonathan Roche has extended his Stormers contract and wants to wear Springbok green and gold.

Jantjies Sinks Cheetahs in Challenge Cup 2026

Herschel Jantjies sprinted 50m to deny the Cheetahs in a 29-27 EPCR Challenge Cup opener. Frans Steyn's side came agonisingly close but leave with only a losing bonus point.

Bok Women New Captain: Solontsi Leads vs Ireland 2024

Sizophila Solontsi takes over as Springbok Women captain for the final two WXV Tests against Ireland after Babalwa Latsha is ruled out injured.

Lappies Labuschagné Returns to Grey College as Coach

Lappies Labuschagné has landed a coaching role at Grey College, joining as U15 defence coach under new director of rugby Wessel du Plessis.

John Dobson on Hyron Andrews Death 2026

Stormers director of rugby John Dobson paid an emotional tribute to Lions lock Hyron Andrews, calling his death on the eve of Champions Cup weekend terrible.

Jean de Villiers Calls Out Cam Roigard Gamesmanship

Jean de Villiers has accused All Blacks scrumhalf Cam Roigard of deliberate gamesmanship after a controversial incident in the Boks' 29-24 third Test win at FNB Stadium.

Deon Fourie: Oldest Springbok vs All Blacks 2026

Deon Fourie became the oldest Springbok to face the All Blacks in Cape Town. The 39-year-old hooker reflects on a historic night in his hometown.

Springbok Squad for Third Test: Kolbe, Arendse & Front Row Changes

Rassie makes four changes to the Springbok squad for the third Test at FNB Stadium. Renaldo Bothma breaks down what the selections mean for Saturday.

Griquas Chase First-Place Currie Cup Finish 2026

Griquas target a historic first-place Currie Cup finish since 1998 against Boland Cavaliers in Wellington, with Liebenberg and Mpofu returning.

Lions End Stormers XXIII Currie Cup 2026 Campaign

The Fidelity ADT Lions crushed Stormers XXIII 36-12 in Johannesburg, ending Western Province's Currie Cup 2026 semifinal hopes. Full match report.

Stormers Bolts Host Lions U20 at City Park 2026

The Stormers Bolts host Fidelity ADT Lions U20 at City Park in Athlone on Saturday at 11h00, with Dawid stepping in at flyhalf for the injured Rayaan Solomons.

Premiership Rugby 2026/27: Every Transfer In and Out

Every confirmed Premiership Rugby signing and departure for 2026/27 — from South African exits to All Black arrivals. Full transfer tracker updated.

John Smit: Boks Can't Panic After All Blacks Loss 2026

John Smit backs the Springboks to bounce back after Ellis Park defeat. Cape Town offers immediate redemption — and a shot at the world No 1 ranking.

Winless Bulls Blood 29th Debutant in Currie Cup 2026

Ian van der Merwe and Ruan Enslin debut as a winless Bulls XV travel to Kings Park for the final Currie Cup 2026 league round against the Sharks.

Siya Kolisi Cleared for Springboks vs All Blacks 2026

Rassie Erasmus confirms Siya Kolisi is good to go for the second Test against the All Blacks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

Batho Hlekani: Lions Must Convert in 22 vs All Blacks

Lions flank Batho Hlekani warns his side cannot waste 22m chances like the Boks did in their 33-16 loss to the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

Rassie Erasmus: Why Handre Pollard Starts vs All Blacks 2026

Rassie Erasmus admits his Cape Town team isn't what he planned. Here's why Handre Pollard starts and what forced six Springbok changes.

Matfield: Boks Must Kick More vs All Blacks 2026

Victor Matfield says the Springboks played too much at Ellis Park and must grind harder in Saturday's second Test at Cape Town Stadium.

Bulls Team Announced: Three Debutants Named for Loftus Currie Cup Clash

The Bulls team announced for Friday's Currie Cup clash features three uncapped players. Renaldo Bothma breaks down what will decide it at Loftus Versfeld.

Pieter-Steph du Toit Captains Boks vs All Blacks 2026

Pieter-Steph du Toit leads the Springboks as captain for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener at Ellis Park, while Damian de Allende earns his 100th Test cap.

Malcolm Marx: All of South Africa Is Our Fortress

Malcolm Marx says the Springboks carry 65 million South Africans into Saturday's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

Currie Cup 2026: Stonehouse Defends Competition's Value

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse has hit back at critics questioning the Currie Cup's relevance, arguing the tournament remains vital to SA rugby's player pipeline.

Kolisi & Nché Doubtful for Springboks vs All Blacks 2026

Siya Kolisi and Ox Nché are injury doubts for Saturday's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener at Ellis Park. Rassie Erasmus gives his latest update.

Brüssow: Unleash Paul de Villiers on All Blacks 2026

Heinrich Brüssow wants Rassie Erasmus to start Paul de Villiers against the All Blacks, calling the Stormers jackal one of the best ball thieves in the world.

Cheetahs Survive Bulls Fightback in Currie Cup 2026

The Cheetahs scored ten tries to beat the Bulls 62-52 at Loftus in a wild Currie Cup 2026 classic, surviving with 13 men to move second on the log.

WRU Three-Region Plan 2026: Union Doubles Down

The WRU insists there is no realistic prospect of funding four professional regions beyond 2028 as they condemn personal attacks on board members.

Eddie Jones: Japan Can Make History vs Wallabies 2026

Eddie Jones believes Japan are primed to beat Australia for the first time ever as the Brave Blossoms head to Townsville chasing history on Saturday.

Vlok Cilliers Back at Bulls as Kicking Coach 2026

Vlok Cilliers returns to Loftus as Bulls kicking coach after seven years in France. The man who shaped Derick Hougaard and Morné Steyn is back — and Curwin Bosch is his next project.

Springboks Elrigh Louw and Johan Grobbelaar Back for Bulls vs All Blacks

Springboks Elrigh Louw and Johan Grobbelaar join the Bulls bench for Saturday's clash with the All Blacks at Loftus Versveld ahead of the Boks series.

Jurick Lewis Set to Earn 50th Cap for Boland Kavaliers

Jurick Lewis is set to earn his 50th cap for the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers when they face the Lions at Wits Rugby Stadium on Friday, 14 August 2026.

Stormers Make Five Changes for Pumas Currie Cup 2026

John Dobson reshuffles the Stormers pack with five changes for Saturday's Currie Cup clash against the Pumas at Mbombela Stadium. Full team news.

Frans Steyn: Faf de Klerk Not Perfect Yet 2026

Frans Steyn praises Faf de Klerk's impact at the Cheetahs but insists the Bok scrumhalf still has room to grow in the Currie Cup 2026.

SA U18 A Beat Georgia 20-0 in International Series

SA U18 A shut out Georgia 20-0 at Boland Landbou in the U18 International Series, with Jaydon Viljoen making a decisive impact off the bench.

Curwin Bosch Bulls: Bosch Ready to Shine Against All Blacks

Curwin Bosch says France gave him the mental reset he needed. Now the Bulls flyhalf is ready to test himself against the All Blacks at Loftus Versfeld.

All Blacks Lose Second Player to Injury on SA Tour

A second All Black has been ruled out of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa, deepening New Zealand's injury woes ahead of the Sharks clash.