South Africa

Argentina name four debutants for Springboks clash

Argentina have named four uncapped players in their squad to face the Springboks, with Pablo Matera captaining a new-look Pumas side.
7 August 2026

Siya Kolisi leads South Africa returns against Argentina

Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu return as the Springboks name their team to face Argentina.
5 August 2026

Referees named for Springboks-All Blacks series

World Rugby confirms the referees and match officials for the 2026 Springboks-All Blacks series in South Africa and Baltimore.
4 August 2026

New Zealand lose George Bell to injury

All Blacks hooker George Bell is ruled out of the South Africa tour with a calf strain, with Bradley Slater called up.
4 August 2026

Codie Taylor relishes epic tour of South Africa

Codie Taylor says the All Blacks are excited to face South African teams again after six years away from traditional tours.
3 August 2026

All Blacks Name 44-Strong Squad for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour

Dave Rennie names a 44-man All Blacks squad for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour, featuring four South African franchise matches and four Springboks Tests.
2 August 2026

Springboks welcome back stars for Argentina Test

Siya Kolisi, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Eben Etzebeth return as South Africa name a 26-man squad for Argentina.
1 August 2026

Kieran Read warns young All Blacks ahead of South African tour

Kieran Read says young All Blacks players face a tough challenge on New Zealand’s traditional South Africa tour.
31 July 2026

Rassie Erasmus keeps All Blacks plans under wraps

Rassie Erasmus refuses to reveal Springboks tactics for the All Blacks series as South Africa weigh kicking and running options.
29 July 2026

Rassie Erasmus focused on building Springboks depth

Rassie Erasmus says South Africa are building Springboks squad depth for the 2027 Rugby World Cup after strong Nations Championship results.
21 July 2026

Richie Mo'unga to miss New Zealand's series against South Africa

Dave Rennie confirms Richie Mo’unga will not be selected for the All Blacks’ Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against South Africa.
17 July 2026

South Africa to further display strength in depth against Wales

After making 10 changes from their win over England, Rassie Erasmus' side were able to see off Scotland. Now, the world champions have named four debutants who will face Wales this weekend.
16 July 2026

Rassie Erasmus reflects on new referee protocols

Rassie Erasmus explains World Rugby’s new referee protocols after Italy raised concerns over officiating against New Zealand.
15 July 2026

South Africa name four uncapped players for Wales clash

South Africa name four uncapped players to face Wales as Rassie Erasmus rotates his Springboks squad for the Durban Test.
13 July 2026

Jimmy Staples and England ready for physically demanding semi-final against hard-edged South Africa

England's Under-20s take on the reigning Junior World Champions on Monday evening, and Harlequins youngster Staples is relishing the challenge.
13 July 2026

Scotland Have a Real Opportunity Against a Rotated Springbok Side

Scotland have a real chance against a rotated Springbok side in Pretoria, with Finn Russell back and Gregor Townsend targeting a major Nations Championship win.
9 July 2026

Finn Russell returns for Scotland against South Africa

Finn Russell returns for Scotland against South Africa as Gregor Townsend makes three changes for the Pretoria Test.
9 July 2026

Embrose Papier returns as Springboks rotate squad for Scotland clash

Embrose Papier returns for South Africa as Rassie Erasmus makes 10 changes for the Springboks’ Nations Championship Test against Scotland.
6 July 2026

Matt’s Armchair Player Ratings from Ellis Park: South Africa 45 England 21

Armchair player ratings from South Africa’s 45-21 win over England, as altitude, discipline, yellow cards and kicking shaped a bruising Test match.
6 July 2026

Springboks beat England 45-21 in Johannesburg

South Africa opened their Nations Championship campaign with a powerful 45-21 win over England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
4 July 2026