England will begin their Nations Championship campaign with a major Test against South Africa in Johannesburg on 4 July, setting up a repeat of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.

Springboks prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been banned for 18 months in a doping case, putting his 2027 Rugby World Cup hopes in doubt.

Faf de Klerk will return to South African rugby from June 2026 after signing a two-year deal with the Cheetahs, bringing an end to his spell in Japan.

South Africa have appointed Joe Lewis from England’s staff as performance analyst ahead of the Nations Championship clash in July.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.