South Africa

With some of the top northern hemisphere sides kicking off their World Cup warm-up matches this weekend, their southern counterparts have already been in competitive action in The Rugby Championship.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has appointed Bongi Mbonambi as the captain for the Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Argentina to be played in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has omitted fly-half Elton Jantjies from the 26-man squad that will travel to Argentina for the Rugby World Cup warm-up game.

South Africa managed to overcome a late surge from Argentina as they edged them out with a one-point victory at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made nine changes to the side to take on Argentina in the third round of the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.

South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe expressed his enthusiasm for the possibility of participating in his inaugural Test match at Ellis Park this Saturday.

SANZAAR has announced the launch of new Under-20 Rugby Championship from 2024 season.

Argentina have climbed to the seventh position in the World Rugby Rankings following the latest round of the Rugby Championship.

South Africa scrumhalf Grant Williams is pleased to contribute as he looks to cement his place in the Rugby World Cup squad.

New Zealand maintained their perfect start in the ongoing Rugby Championship as they defeated World Champions South Africa 35-20 in the second round in Auckland.

South Africa have confirmed that captain Eben Etzebeth will be available to lead the team in the second round of Rugby Championship game against New Zealand despite the recent death of his father.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named Richie Mo'unga at fly-half for the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played in Auckland.

Two-time World Cup winning South Africa international Frans Steyn has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 10 changes to the starting line up for the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand to be played in Auckland on Saturday.

Australia head coach Eddie Jones said he was disappointed not to face a full-strength South African side in the Rugby Championship opener at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

The Wallabies open their Rugby Championship campaign against world champions South Africa with New Zealand travelling to Argentina.

Australia coach Eddie Jones has named four debutants in the matchday squad for the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa to be played in Pretoria on Saturday.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made a late forced change for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia.

Australia prop Allan Alaalatoa is raring to take on the South Africa as the two teams lock horns with each other at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi said the team will not be weighed down by the expectations as they look to defend the Rugby World Cup this year.