South Africa

Springbok Women make tactical changes ahead of Italy match

South Africa’s Springbok Women have adjusted their backline for their upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup match against Italy, set for Sunday at York Community Stadium in England.
29 August 2025

Siya Kolisi cleared for Springboks' New Zealand Tests

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has been declared fit to lead South Africa in their upcoming Rugby Championship Tests against the All Blacks in New Zealand.
26 August 2025

South Africa beat Brazil 66–6 in dominant World Cup opener

South Africa made a powerful statement in their Pool D opener at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 by dismantling Brazil 66–6 in a ten-try blitz at Kings Park.
25 August 2025

South Africa edge out Australia 30-22 in Cape Town thriller

South Africa defeated Australia 30-22 in a hard-fought contest in Cape Town, thanks to a dominant first-half display and a composed finish in the final ten minutes.
23 August 2025

South Africa forced into late changes ahead of Wallabies clash

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made two late changes to his starting team for their Rugby Championship rematch against Australia in Cape Town.
23 August 2025

Jean-Luc du Preez ready for first Springbok start in seven years

Jean-Luc du Preez says he is determined to make the most of his first Springbok start in seven years when South Africa face Australia in Cape Town this weekend.
21 August 2025

South Africa to face Japan at Wembley

The world champions Springboks will meet Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on 1 November.
20 August 2025

Rassie Erasmus makes major changes for Springboks' rematch with Australia

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to the starting line up ahead of Saturday’s rematch against Australia in Cape Town.
20 August 2025

Makazole Mapimpi joins Springbok squad after injury setbacks

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up experienced winger Makazole Mapimpi for the second Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Cape Town this weekend.
19 August 2025

South Africa lose Kolisi and Du Toit for Australia rematch

South Africa faces a major setback ahead of their second Rugby Championship clash with Australia as captain Siya Kolisi and key back row Pieter-Steph du Toit are ruled out due to injury.
18 August 2025

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