South Africa

New Zealand close gap on Springboks in Rankings

New Zealand close to within 0.82 points of South Africa in the latest World Rugby rankings after beating Australia 43-21 in Sydney.
19 October 2026

Courtnall Skosan retires after 16-year career

Former Springbok winger Courtnall Skosan retires aged 35 after a 16-year career featuring 12 Tests and three Super Rugby finals.
12 October 2026

Cheslin Kolbe shares jaw injury recovery update

Cheslin Kolbe shares an update on his recovery from a broken jaw suffered during South Africa's September Test against New Zealand.
7 October 2026

Rassie Erasmus sees value in Wallabies defeat

Rassie Erasmus says South Africa gained valuable World Cup insight despite a 42-38 defeat to an improving Wallabies side in Perth.
28 September 2026

Joseph-Aukoso Suaalii starts on wing for Springboks clash

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will make his first Wallabies start on the wing as Australia face world champions South Africa in Perth.
25 September 2026

From BUCS to Wales: Sean Lynn’s side rediscover the winning habit

Iestyn Rhys-Thomas and Mark Ashcroft combine to look back on Wales’ 50-19 victory over the Springbok Women and tell us why Friday's win felt like another key moment in the coaching journey of Sean Lynn.
22 September 2026

Springboks turn Perth Test into another examination of their extraordinary depth

South Africa have made 13 changes to their starting XV to face Australia, but their rotation and experimentation should not be mistaken for a weakened Springboks side.
22 September 2026

South Africa release Du Toit, De Allende before Wallabies Test

Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende will miss the Springboks’ Perth Test against Australia after being released from the squad.
19 September 2026

South Africa to face Fiji before 2027 Rugby World Cup

Springboks will face Fiji in Gosford on September 18 in their final warm-up Test before beginning their 2027 Rugby World Cup defence.
18 September 2026

Could South Africa and New Zealand name an injured XV to rival the series stars?

South Africa and New Zealand lost enough injured talent to build a formidable combined XV. Could this side have challenged the best team from Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry?
17 September 2026

Dan Carter praises Boks after Rivalry Series

Dan Carter reflects on the All Blacks’ 3-1 series defeat and praises the Springboks after Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry concludes in Baltimore.
16 September 2026

Forget the obvious combined XV - how good is the team it leaves behind?

TRU removes the obvious combined XV and builds an alternative Springboks-All Blacks match-day 23, revealing the extraordinary depth produced by Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.
16 September 2026

Neil Barnes questions calls after Springboks series win

Neil Barnes questions key refereeing calls after the Springboks beat the All Blacks 43-28 to complete a 3-1 Greatest Rivalry series win.
16 September 2026

Rugby's American Gamble Just Paid Off. Can It Last?

A record 68,000-plus crowd in Baltimore offered a glimpse of rugby’s potential in America, but the real test is whether momentum can last through LA 2028 and Rugby World Cup 2031.
15 September 2026

Rassie Erasmus reflects on Greatest Rivalry Revival

Rassie Erasmus reflects on South Africa’s 3-1 Greatest Rivalry series win over the All Blacks and the history behind the revived tour.
15 September 2026

McLaughlin-Phillips named for Springboks Test

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips is named in the Wallabies squad as Jordan Petaia returns for the Springboks Test in Perth on September 27.
14 September 2026

The One Bright Light: Will Jordan and the Long Road Back to Eden Park

Will Jordan's four tries across Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry underline his importance to New Zealand as the All Blacks turn from Baltimore towards the Bledisloe Cup.
14 September 2026

Springboks extend World No 1 Ranking lead

South Africa rise to a record 95.09 ranking points after beating the All Blacks 43-28 in Baltimore to seal the series 3-1.
14 September 2026

Dave Rennie sees progress despite series defeat

Dave Rennie says the All Blacks made valuable progress despite losing the Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 to the Springboks.
14 September 2026

South Africa, New Zealand battle for World No 1

South Africa and New Zealand battle for the World Rugby No.1 ranking as the Greatest Rivalry series reaches its Baltimore finale.
12 September 2026