South Africa

South Africa provide injury update on Hanekom, Fassi, De Klerk

Cameron Hanekom returns for the Bulls while Aphelele Fassi and Sebastian de Klerk face injury setbacks ahead of the Springboks season.
19 March 2026

Argentina launches bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup

Argentina has launched a bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup and bring the men’s tournament to South America for the first time.
18 March 2026

Springboks add two more uncapped players

Springboks include Carlu Sadie and JJ van der Mescht in their virtual alignment camp as Rassie Erasmus expands options for 2026.
17 March 2026

Barbarians confirm South Africa clash for 2026

Barbarians to face South Africa in 2026 summer tour before Wales double-header at Twickenham
24 February 2026

Etzebeth accepts 12-week ban but insists eye-gouge on Alex Mann 'was never intentional'

Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth has accepted a 12-week suspension for eye-gouging Wales’ Alex Mann but insists the incident 'was never intentional.'
11 December 2025

Rassie Erasmus signs four-year extension as Springboks head coach

Rassie Erasmus signs four-year contract extension to lead Springboks until 2031.
5 December 2025

Eben Etzebeth handed 12-week ban for eye-gouge incident

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has received a 12-week suspension following his red card for making contact with the eye area of Wales flanker Alex Mann during their Test match on 22 November 2025.
4 December 2025

All Blacks embrace prospect of Springbok showdown in 2027 Rugby World Cup

New Zealand welcome the prospect of facing South Africa in the 2027 World Cup.
4 December 2025

Rassie Erasmus reacts on Springboks' 2027 RWC draw

Rassie Erasmus welcomes South Africa’s 2027 Rugby World Cup pool draw.
3 December 2025

Jacques Nienaber stresses commitment to Leinster amid Springboks speculation

Jacques Nienaber has dismissed rumours of a return to the South Africa, affirming that he is “happy at Leinster” and remains under contract with the Irish province until 2027.
2 December 2025

Rassie Erasmus says Eben Etzebeth red card ‘justified’ after Wales rout

Rassie Erasmus says Eben Etzebeth’s red card was justified as the Springboks beat Wales 73–0, with the forward now facing a potential lengthy ban for making contact with the eye of Alex Mann.
1 December 2025

South Africa dominate Wales with 73-0 win

South Africa finished the European tour on a high as they blanked out Wales with a 73-0 victory in Cardiff on Saturday.
30 November 2025

Springboks make nine changes for final tour Test

South Africa have named a heavily rotated squad for their final Test of the year against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, with scrumhalf Cobus Reinach in line to win his 50th cap.
27 November 2025

James Ryan handed three-match suspension after red card review

James Ryan suspended for three games after red card review against South Africa.
26 November 2025

Six Springboks in World Rugby Dream Team 2025

World Rugby has announced the Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year for 2025, with South Africa dominating the lineup after another strong international season.
25 November 2025

Malcolm Marx Crowned World Rugby Player of the Year

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has been named the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year, becoming just the fourth South African ever to claim the honour and starring in a historic moment for the Springboks.
23 November 2025

Ireland captain rejects ‘friendly’ label ahead of Springboks clash

Ireland captain Caelan Doris says South Africa match isn’t a friendly but a serious Test
22 November 2025

Rassie Erasmus confirms Boks' interest in bringing Nienaber back

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that South Africa hope to welcome back former head coach Jacques Nienaber back into the national set-up ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
20 November 2025

Lood de Jager loses appeal against red card

South Africa lock Lood de Jager has lost his appeal against a four-match suspension received for a red-card offence during his team’s 32-17 victory over France on 8 November.
20 November 2025

Springboks dominate World Rugby Awards shortlists

South Africa dominate shortlist with three nominees for Player of the Year and one for Breakthrough.
18 November 2025