South Africa

Australia stun South Africa with historic comeback

Australia produced one of the greatest comebacks in Rugby Championship history by defeating South Africa 38-22 at Ellis Park, Johannesburg.
16 August 2025

James O'Connor named at fly-half for Wallabies' Springboks Test

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt has confirmed his matchday squad to face South Africa in the Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.
14 August 2025

Siya Kolisi to start at number 8 as Springboks face Australia

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will play at No 8 for the first time in his Test career when the Springboks open their Rugby Championship campaign against Australia in Johannesburg on Saturday.
11 August 2025

Booi to lead experienced Springbok Women at 2025 Rugby World Cup

Nolusindiso Booi, South Africa’s most-capped women’s rugby player, will captain the Springbok Women’s squad for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England.
9 August 2025

South Africa's Jasper Wiese suspended for four matches

South Africa's Jasper Wiese suspended for headbutt; out of key Springbok fixtures.
15 July 2025

Siya Kolisi returns as Springboks hand debuts to three forwards

Siya Kolisi leads Springboks as three new front-rowers debut vs Georgia.
15 July 2025

Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks changing the world like Oppenheimer

When people talk about the film Oppenheimer and the invention of the atomic bomb, they often forget one crucial point — it all started somewhere.
13 July 2025

Manie Libbok targets consistency after solving goal-kicking woes

Springbok fly-half Manie Libbok says he’s worked hard to fix goal-kicking issues after 2023 World Cup criticism.
10 July 2025

Italy captain Nicotera withdraws due to rib iInjury ahead of Second Test

Italy skipper Nicotera ruled out after rib injury; Cannone takes over captaincy, Ribaldi called up.
7 July 2025

Springboks smash Barbarians 54-7 in Cape Town exhibition

Springboks thrash Barbarians 54-7 with dominant eight-try display at DHL Stadium
28 June 2025

Jesse Kriel ‘excited and honoured’ to captain Springboks vs Barbarians

Jesse Kriel leads the Springboks in Kolisi’s absence, vows to bring leadership and pride in Barbarians clash.
27 June 2025

Rassie Erasmus to rotate Bok captaincy around Kolisi

Rassie Erasmus will manage Siya Kolisi’s workload while testing new Springbok captains mid-season.
26 June 2025

Barbarians field All-Black stars against Springboks

Barbarians unveil squad loaded with former All Blacks to face Springboks in Cape Town.
26 June 2025

Erasmus welcomes new blood in Springboks vs Barbarians match

Rassie Erasmus names Springboks squad with four uncapped players for Barbarians match.
25 June 2025

Nine uncapped players named in 54-Man Springboks squad

Rassie Erasmus names 54-man Springbok squad with nine debutants for mid-year Tests.
5 June 2025

Healy and Frizell join Barbarians squad for Springboks clash

Cian Healy and Shannon Frizell join Barbarians FC squad for historic Cape Town match against South Africa.
4 June 2025

Sam Cane, Peter O'Mahony, and Conor Murray join Barbarians for historic Springboks clash

Cane, O'Mahony, and Murray join Barbarians for historic match against Springboks in Cape Town on June 28.
22 May 2025

Springbok star Cornal Hendricks passes away at 37

Former Springbok winger Cornal Hendricks dies aged 37 following a heart attack
15 May 2025

Barbarians to face Springboks in historic clash on South African soil

Barbarians will face the Springboks in South Africa for the first time on 28 June in Cape Town.
3 May 2025

Springbok forward Elrigh Louw ruled out for 2025 season

Springbok forward Elrigh Louw sidelined for 11 months due to a serious knee injury, ruling him out for the entire 2025 season.
19 March 2025