South Africa

Duane Vermeulen to lead South Africa against Argentina

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made nine changes to the side to take on Argentina in the third round of the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.
25 July 2023

Cheslin Kolbe excited to play his first Test at Ellis Park

South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe expressed his enthusiasm for the possibility of participating in his inaugural Test match at Ellis Park this Saturday.
25 July 2023

Under-20 Rugby Championship to be launched from 2024

SANZAAR has announced the launch of new Under-20 Rugby Championship from 2024 season.
20 July 2023

Argentina climb to seventh in World Rugby Rankings, All Blacks continue to remain third

Argentina have climbed to the seventh position in the World Rugby Rankings following the latest round of the Rugby Championship.
17 July 2023

Grant Williams happy to find his way in Springboks squad

South Africa scrumhalf Grant Williams is pleased to contribute as he looks to cement his place in the Rugby World Cup squad.
16 July 2023

Match Centre: Rugby Championship: New Zealand 35-20 South Africa

New Zealand maintained their perfect start in the ongoing Rugby Championship as they defeated World Champions South Africa 35-20 in the second round in Auckland.
15 July 2023

Eben Etzebeth decides to play for South Africa against All Blacks

South Africa have confirmed that captain Eben Etzebeth will be available to lead the team in the second round of Rugby Championship game against New Zealand despite the recent death of his father.
14 July 2023

Richie Mo'unga returns at fly-half for New Zealand against South Africa

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named Richie Mo'unga at fly-half for the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played in Auckland.
13 July 2023

Double World Cup winner Frans Steyn announces retirement

Two-time World Cup winning South Africa international Frans Steyn has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
12 July 2023

Eben Etzebeth to lead South Africa in clash against All Blacks

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 10 changes to the starting line up for the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand to be played in Auckland on Saturday.
11 July 2023

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones not happy about facing "half-baked Springboks side"

Australia head coach Eddie Jones said he was disappointed not to face a full-strength South African side in the Rugby Championship opener at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
8 July 2023

Rugby Championship Preview: How will Eddie Jones' Australia fare against their southern hemisphere rivals?

The Wallabies open their Rugby Championship campaign against world champions South Africa with New Zealand travelling to Argentina.
7 July 2023

Tom Hooper to make Australia debut in Rugby Championship opener against South Africa

Australia coach Eddie Jones has named four debutants in the matchday squad for the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa to be played in Pretoria on Saturday.
6 July 2023

South Africa make late change for game against Australia

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made a late forced change for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia.
5 July 2023

Allan Alaalatoa excited about challenge against South Africa

Australia prop Allan Alaalatoa is raring to take on the South Africa as the two teams lock horns with each other at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
4 July 2023

South Africa not worried about pressure of expectation - Bongi Mbonambi

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi said the team will not be weighed down by the expectations as they look to defend the Rugby World Cup this year.
28 June 2023

South Africa recall Elton Jantjies in Rugby Championship training squad

South Africa have recalled flyhalf Elton Jantjies in the Rugby Championship training squad as an injury cover.
16 June 2023

Jean Kleyn set to be part of South Africa's Rugby Championship training squad

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has unveiled the training squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament that will kick-off next month.
10 June 2023

Jacques Nienaber wants South Africa to go into World Cup with momentum

Jacques Nienaber, the head coach of the Springboks, has emphasized the significance of establishing momentum in all their pre-World Cup Tests before embarking on their journey to France for the tournament.
5 June 2023

Toulon release South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe

Toulon have confirmed an early release from contract for South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe ending months of speculation.
30 May 2023