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WATCH as the Behind the Ruck crew, Springboks Rudy Paige and Juan de Jongh, chat with former All Black flyhalf and current Springbok attack coach Tony Brown.

PREVIEW: The table-topping and unbeaten Bulls could secure their place in the play-offs, two weeks ahead of the end of the regular season.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Eight encounter between the Bulls and Griquas at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

REPORT: Defending champions Fiji opened the Pacific Nations Cup with a resounding 42-16 victory over Samoa.

SPOTLIGHT: In part one of our four-part series, we take a look at how many and which foreign players played Super Rugby and/or URC for South African franchises.

SQUAD UPDATE: The All Blacks suffered another blow ahead of their two Rugby Championship matches against the Springboks in South Africa.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Swys de Bruin is determined to not only prepare the Springbok Women for a best-ever performance at next year's Women’s World Cup in England but to also deliver eye-catching performances at next month’s WXV 2 in Cape Town.

NEWS: Siya Kolisi’s much-anticipated return to the Sharks could be on the brink of collapse after negotiations between the South African franchise and his current employers, Racing 92, look to have hit a major stumbling block.

SPOTLIGHT: Tim Horan believes the Wallabies should be in talks to get Leon MacDonald on board after he walked away from the All Blacks.

TRANSFER NEWS: All Blacks Sevens star Leroy Carter has confirmed he will make his Super Rugby Pacific debut in a Chiefs jersey.

TRANSFER NEWS: The NSW Waratahs announced that Wallabies prop Isaac Kailea has signed for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

With exactly one year to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 kicks off in Sunderland, excitement is sweeping across the host nation in anticipation of what will be the biggest and most accessible celebration of women’s rugby ever.

WATCH as Springbok legend and Cheetah boss Frans Steyn discusses the merits of two prodigious talents - Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse.

With exactly one year to go until hosts England kick off the opening match of the Women’s World Cup England 2025, World Rugby has announced an exclusive UK broadcast rights partnership with the BBC.  

SPOTLIGHT: Garsfontein’s chances of defending their Noordvaal Cup title will hinge on their defensive display against Waterkloof in the Final on Saturday.

OPINION: @king365ed explores his memory banks to find five of the most iconic Springbok versus All Black encounters he attended at the famous Ellis Park stadium.

REACTION: Scott Robertson admitted there was a 'conflict' in his All Black coaching panel.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: To imagine that the back-to-back World Cup-winning Springboks can exceed their current success is one scary thought for any opposition in the modern game.

NEWS: The South African Rugby Union has confirmed key changes to the coaching line-up of its national teams in a bid to emulate the success enjoyed by the Springboks.

NEWS: Glasgow Warriors have bolstered their front-row options with the signing or Australian international prop Sam Talakai.

STAT ATTACK: The first two rounds of the Rugby Championship are done and dusted and some interesting stats have emerged.

REACTION: In a pleasing display of the country’s depth at age-group level, South Africa’s two teams that participated in the recent Under-18 International Series, the SA U18 and the SA U18 ‘A’ sides, delivered impressive performances to finish the annual series unbeaten.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed his squad for or the Rugby Championship Tests against New Zealand.

OPINION: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White shares valuable insight ahead of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand.

STAT ATTACK: Springbok superstar Pieter-Steph du Toit is the gift that keeps on giving.

NEWS: The All Blacks will travel to South Africa without Patrick Tuipulotu and Stephen Perofeta for the Rugby Championship showdown with the Springboks at Ellis Park and Cape Town next weekend.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Premiership club Exeter Chiefs have finally confirmed the signing of Stormers prop Kwenzo Blose ahead of the 2024/25 season.

MATCH REPORT: South Africa finished the Under-18 International Series on a high and undefeated note when they beat England 39-14 at Paarl Boys' High School on Monday, adding to their impressive victory over Ireland last Friday at Paarl Gimnasium.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: With the Southern Hemisphere solely focused on the Rugby Championship, it is a perfect time for the North to preview and review their teams before the Nations Series later this year.

VIDEO: The list of first on Scottish referee Hollie Davidsons’ resume keeps mounting and if you don’t know the name by now, you are most certainly not a rugby fanatic.

TRANSFER NEWS: Welsh region Ospreys confirmed that wing Dan Kasende would be joining the team on a permanent deal from the Cheetahs in October 2024.

OPINION: @rugby365com columnist @jon_cardinelli looks at some of the selection posers facing @Springboks coach @RassieRugby.

SPOTLIGHT: The Currie Cup season is heading into the home stretch and seven of their eight teams are still alive in the play-off race - some hanging by a thread.

OPINION: New Zealand-based RugbyPass scribe Ben Smith points out the Springboks' weaknesses ahead of their two matches against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: Retired former All Black captain Kieran Read has some handy advice for New Zealand ahead of their two-Test Rugby Championship trip to South Africa.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Coach Joe Schmidt has named an uncapped trio in his 35-man squad for the Wallabies' two Rugby Championship Tests in Argentina.

PREVIEW: South Africa and England named their teams for Tuesday's round of matches in the Umder-18 international series at Paarl Boys’ High School.

WRAP: Paul Roos saved their most emphatic performance for last when they thumped Grey College 36-3 to finish the season with a flawless 15-0 record.

NEWS: South African coach Scott Mathie will join Edinburgh as their new attack and backs coach.

WATCH as New Zealand coach Scott Robertson speaks about 'locking horns' with South African rival Rassie Erasmus.

VIDEO: Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says even he was caught off guard after his team suffered an unexpected front row injury crisis that forced them to use four captains in the 12-30 loss to South Africa.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Seven encounter between the Griffons and Griquas in Welkom.

MATCH REPORT: Griquas recorded their second win of the season when they routed the Griffons 59-7 in their Currie Cup Round Seven encounter in Welkom on Sunday.

`SPOTLIGHT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said New Zealand will be a 'step up', following the back-to-back victories over the Wallabies.

WEEKEND WRAP: In the Western and Southern Cape region - Paul Roos claimed their status as the best schoolboy team in the country with a resounding 36-3 victory over Grey College at Markotter Stadium.

REACTION: Sharks Currie Cup captain Nick Hatton singled out the Sharks' belief following their last gasp 25-20 win over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

REACTION: Cheetahs head coach Izak van der Westhuizen and captain Victor Sekekete laments their side's missed opportunities in the aftermath of their shock 20-25 loss to the Sharks in the Currie Cup.

AUDIO: The Lions continued with their winning ways in the Currie Cup and are challenging the top spot in the standings after their emphatic win over Western Province at Ellis Park on Saturday.

AUDIO: After two emphatic victories in Australia, the iconic Ellis Park Stadium beckons, and a triumphant All Blacks side awaits the Springboks.

REACTION: Western Province Currie Cup assistant coach Dawie Snyman praised the influence of the experienced players in the side that went down to the Lions by 22-41 at Ellis Park on Saturday.

NEWS: New Zealand captain Scott Barrett will return from injury for their Rugby Championship matches in South Africa, the All Blacks said Sunday, but the team has fitness concerns elsewhere.

NEWS: Sean Everitt has bolstered his Edinburgh coaching staff with a new attack coach ahead of the 2024/25 season.

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks' dream of reaching the Currie Cup semifinals just got a major boost as they shocked the defending champions Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

REACTION: New Zealand captain Ardie Savea wants his team to be more consistent as they turn their attention to the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Seven encounter between the Cheetahs and the Sharks in Bloemfontein.

OPINION: The All Blacks have bounced back after a dominant first half to beat Argentina 42-10 at Eden Park in Auckland.

OPINION: New Zealand got their Rugby Championship campaign back on track with a first-half blitzing of Argentina to secure a 42–10 win in Auckland.

OPINION: South Africa set their stall at the top of the Rugby Championship standings with back-to-back wins in Australia.

OPINION: Finn Morton rates the Australian players after their 12-30 loss to South Africa in Perth on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Flank Renzo du Plessis scored a hat-trick of tries as the Lions beat Western Province 41-22 in their Currie Cup Round Seven clash at Ellis Park.

REACTION: Despite the loss to the back-to-back World Cup Springboks in Perth on Saturday, Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt felt his side was always in the fight.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Seven encounter between the Lions and Western Province at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

WATCH as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus gives an injury update after his team's 30-12 demolition of the Wallabies in a very wet Perth on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks recorded back-to-back wins in the Rugby Championship when they beat Australia 30-12 in the second Test in the Rugby Championship in Perth on Saturday.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby Championship Round Two encounter between New Zealand and Argentina at Eden Park in Auckland.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby Championship Round Two encounter between Australia and South Africa in Perth.

MATCH REPORT: New Zealand send a strong warning to South Africa, ahead of their two-Test series in the Republic.

NEWS: Exeter and Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins is set to miss the start of the new season after undergoing knee and shoulder surgery.

PREVIEW: With six rounds completed, things are heating up as the teams fight for semifinal spots in this year's Currie Cup season.

MATCH REPORT: The South African Under-18 side enjoyed a solid start in the Under-18 International Series with a 38-26 victory over Ireland at Paarl Gimnasium on Friday afternoon.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls continued their unbeaten run in the Currie Cup with a 40-24 victory over the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday. 

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Seven encounter between the Pumas and Bulls in Nelspruit,

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND TWO: South Africa is not only going for a rare double in Australia on Saturday but they are also on a trajectory to make it four in a row against the Wallabies.

NEWS: The Sharks have been negotiating new deals with some talented players.

REACTION: Western Province assistant coach Dawie Snyman is confident that Steven Kitshoff is well en route to return to the Springboks fold for the rest of the Rugby Championship.

NEWS: The highly anticipated clash between the Springboks and All Blacks at the Cape Town Stadium has received an added bonus.

SPOTLIGHT: Western Province will be determined to secure a win when they take on the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby has revealed the ranking permutations ahead of Round Two of this year's Rugby Championship tournament.

SPOTLIGHT: Elrigh Louw will be looking to build on his impressive performance in Brisbane when the Springboks come face to face with the Wallabies in Round Two of the Rugby Championship in Perth.

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks Currie Cup coach JP Pietersen shared the latest news regarding the much-anticipated on-field return of Springbok star Andre Esterhuizen in the black jersey.

SPOTLIGHT: Bulls Currie Cup head coach Phiwe Nomlomo is thriving under Director of Rugby Jake White's vision.

SPOTLIGHT: Rassie Erasmus caused a stir with his selections for the match against the Wallabies in Perth, but there will be a number of players in that pack that know each other really well.

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND TWO: All Black captain Ardie Savea said his New Zealand team has spent the week "looking in the mirror" as they chase revenge against Argentina in the Rugby Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: Wallaby head coach Joe Schmidt backs rookie outside back Max Jorgensen to make an impact off the bench against the Springboks in the second Test of the Rugby Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: Following Sevens' celebrated 'coming of age' on the Olympic stage in Paris, World Rugby has confirmed the first five destinations and dates of the highly anticipated HSBC SVNS 2025, with further events to be added in the coming weeks.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina opted for consistency in selection with an unchanged backline with most changes made in the pack ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at Eden Park.

NEWS: All Black head coach Scott Robertson gave his near unchanged forward pack a chance to redeem themselves against Argentina in the second Test of the Rugby Championship.

PREVIEW: The unofficial No.1 ranking will be up for grabs when Paul Roos host Grey College this Saturday, while Waterkloof and Garsfontein will be favourites to advance to the Noordvaal Cup Final.

SPOTLIGHT: Jake White, the former World Cup-winning Springbok coach, gives his take on South Africa's demolition of Australia last week.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am says his understanding of both midfield positions will help him form a formidable combination with Jesse Kriel in Saturday's Test against the Wallabies in Perth.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The All Blacks made four changes to their starting side to face Argentina in the second Test.

OPINION: A much-changed Springbok side won't want for hunger and intensity in a potentially tricky fixture in Perth.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallaby head coach Joe Schmidt has revealed his team to face the Springboks in their Rugby Championship Round Two clash.

VIDEO: Who is coaching the Western Province Currie Cup team this week?

VIDEO: Western Province has lost the services of Justin Geduld for the remainder of the Currie Cup after he underwent surgery earlier this week.

LISTEN as Dricus du Plessis to reveals some surprising additions to his entourage for his UFC middleweight title defence in Perth on Sunday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Hooker Sethu Mnebelele will captain South Africa’s Under-18 side when they face Ireland in their first outing of the International Series at Paarl Gymnasium on Friday.

World Rugby has revamped the qualification process for the World Cup 2027 in Australia from October 1 to November 13 the first event to feature 24 nations.

INTERVIEW: South Africa have made a whopping 10 changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's return fixture against Australia, but it isn't a sign of disrespect.

WATCH as Rassie Erasmus explains the role of rookie prop Jan-Hendrik Wessels in the Springbok set-up.

WATCH as the hugely popular BOKS OFFICE joins forces with KickOffs&KickOns (KOKO) show for an incredible and entertaining episode.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Following the shock defeat to Argentina in the opening match of the Rugby Championship season, New Zealand will be desperate to bounce back. 

WATCH as coach Rassie Erasmus explains the reasoning behind making Salmaan Moerat captain of the Springbok team to tackle the Wallabies in Perth.

SPOTLIGHT: The Wallabies believe that it is possible to upset the Springboks in Perth despite their big defeat in the Rugby Championship opener in Brisbane last weekend.

WATCH as Duane Vermeulen explains his new 'coaching role' with the Springboks.

SPOTLIGHT: The Wallabies will need to adapt more quickly to the Springboks' trickery if they want to stay in the fight in Perth.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed his matchday squad for Saturday's Rugby Championship Round Two clash against the Wallabies in Perth.

WATCH as Springbok assistant coach Duane Vermeulen drops some selection hints ahead of the return Test against the Wallabies this coming Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks still sit comfortably at No.1 on the World Rugby rankings.

REACTION: They only played one game in the Under-18 international series, against Georgia at Stellenberg High School on Monday.

WATCH as Wallaby coach Joe Schmidt gets brutally honest about the aspects of the game his team must work on after the 7-33 loss to the Springboks at the weekend.

MATCH REPORT: The South Africa Under-18 ‘A’ side started the U18 International Series on a high note for the host nation to beat Georgia by 20-3 thanks to a strong second-half performance at Stellenberg High School field in Cape Town on Monday afternoon.

WATCH fifteen dreadful seconds of play that may have cost the All Blacks a victory over Argentina in Wellington on Saturday in their opening Rugby Championship match.

NEWS: Montpellier has contracted South African scrumhalf Ryan Lowrens as stand-in for Springbok Cobus Reinach.

WRAP: Waterkloof strengthened their bid for the Noordvaal Cup title with a timely win over Monument, while Garsfontein banked valuable psychological points ahead of their semifinal showdown with EG Jansen.

Bulls Daisies head coach Hayden Groepes, expressed massive gratitude to the Blue Bulls system and players after their convincing 36-17 win over Western Province Women at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

REACTION: Argentina can expect a backlash from New Zealand when the sides clash again in Auckland, following the hosts' shock defeat in the Rugby Championship.

AUDIO: It is fair to say that Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu exemplifies everything the new Springboks are set up to become.

WATCH as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus explains the multiple roles Cheslin Kolbe performs in the team.

AUDIO: Playing in Australia feels a bit like playing at home, says Springbok replacement lock Salmaan Moerat.

REACTION: Cheetahs head coach Izak van der Westhuizen praised his team's character after coming from behind on the scoreboard for a second week in a row to secure valuable Currie Cup points.

REACTION: Western Province assistant coach Dawie Snyman acknowledged that his team will need to produce 80-minute performances in their remaining Currie Cup matches if they want to qualify for the play-offs.

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks recorded their second win of the 2024 Currie Cup season after they beat Griquas 40-21 in Round Six in Durban.

WEEKEND WRAP: In one of the big showdowns in school rugby, between Oakdale and Boland Landbou, Oakdale emerged victorious in a derby that had everything: drama, determination, and a few surprises.

REACTION: A "hurt" New Zealand coach Scott Robertson said he would examine his own shortcomings after a shock 30-38 defeat to Argentina, his first loss since taking charge.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Six encounter between the Sharks and Griquas at Kings Park in Durban.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls Daisies showed they had no peers in the Women’s Premier Division when they successfully defended their title in the final against a gutsy Western Province side at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night, with the 36-17 scoreline a solid reflection of the home team’s well-deserved victory.

VIDEO: Lions Currie Cup coach Mzwakhe Nkosi will not bank on senior players helping him see out the Currie Cup season and is quite happy to stick it out with the Cubs in the system. 

UPDATE: The Wallabies will reportedly be without more players when they face the Springboks in Perth in Round Two of the Rugby Championship next weekend.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus revealed there will be no squad changes following RG Snyman's late withdrawal ahead of the Rugby Championship opener against Australia.

WATCH as Australian coach Joe Schmidt reacts to his team's 7-33 loss to South Africa in Brisbane.

MATCH REPORT: The Cheetahs secured a vital 26-19 win over Western Province in Round Six of the Currie Cup in Cape Town on Saturday.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Six encounter between Western Province and the Cheetahs in Cape Town.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls cemented their place at the top of the Currie Cup standings with a 55-21 hammering of the winless Griffons in a Round Six match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Six encounter between the Bulls and Griffons at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

MATCH REPORT: Three tries by the Lions’ Springbok Ruan Venter helped his side to an emphatic 55-12 win over the Pumas at Ellis Park on Saturday.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Six encounter between the Lions and Pumas at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

NEWS: The French Under-18 team has decided to withdraw from the international series, following the tragic event earlier this week.

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks started the Rugby Championship season on a sublime note, beating the Wallabies at Lang Park in Brisbane on Saturday. 

REACTION: All Black head coach Scott Robertson offered no excuses for his team's mistake-ridden display against Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener in Wellington on Saturday.

OPINION: The Wallabies’ unbeaten run under head coach Joe Schmidt has come to an end with the Springboks running riot in a 33-7 win at Brisbane’s Lang Park on Saturday.

OPINION: Argentina completed a third-ever victory over the All Blacks and a second in two seasons in New Zealand, winning 38–30 in Wellington.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby Championship Round One encounter between New Zealand and Argentina at the Wellington Regional stadium.

OPINION: The All Blacks suffered a 30-38 defeat to Argentina in Wellington in the opening game of the 2024 Rugby Championship.

MATCH REPORT: Argentina veteran Agustin Creevy scored the decisive try as the Pumas stunned New Zealand 38-30 in their Rugby Championship Test in Wellington on Saturday.

OPINION: The Springboks produced a clinical performance to beat the Wallabies 33-7 in their Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he will try his best to get the ball into Elrigh Louw's hands in Saturday's Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Brisbane.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby Championship Round One encounter between Australia and South Africa at Lang Park in Brisbane.

PREVIEW: As the Currie Cup moves into the second half of the league phase, the race for the semifinal spots is heating up, with four more exciting encounters lined up for the long weekend.

WATCH as the Behind the Ruck crew - Springboks Rudy Paige and Juan de Jongh - sit down with Wallaby Quade Cooper

EXCLUSIVE: Jakkie Cilliers, centre for the Bulls Daisies, loves kicking for poles, and behind the scenes, she had a 31-cap former Springbok flyhalf helping her hone her skills as a goalkicker.

FINAL: The Bulls Daisies are the favourites when they host Western Province Women in the Final of the Premier Division on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld.

VIDEO: The Wallabies are ignoring the outside noise as they batten down the hatches for a Rugby Championship litmus Test against the world champion Springboks.

Captaincy is not an unfamiliar role for All Blacks No.8 Ardie Savea, but he is enjoying the preparation to lead the side in their first game of the Rugby Championship against Argentina in Wellington on Saturday.

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND ONE: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi knows that his team will have to hit the ground running in this year's Rugby Championship if they want to lift that trophy for the first time since 2019.

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND ONE: All Blacks captain Ardie Savea said he expects a physical "battle" against Argentina as New Zealand seek to snap their six-year winless streak in Wellington.

NEWS: SA Rugby has an ambitious plan to centrally contract as many as 150 female rugby players as early as next year to create an elite, Women’s Super League Rugby (WSLR) competition to boost the game in South Africa.

NEWS: The Scarlets has confirmed that former New Zealand and current Tonga international Vaea Fifita extended his stay with the Welsh outfit.

NEWS: The Irish Rugby Football Union revealed the appointment of Aled Walters as the national team's Head of Athletic Performance.

NEWS: Dragons and Wales hooker Bradley Roberts had announced his retirement with immediate effect due to injury.

NEWS: Tickets for the second instalment of WXV 2, World Rugby’s exciting six-team women’s 15s tournament heading to Cape Town next month, will go on sale on Friday, which is Women’s Day in South Africa.

WATCH as Wallaby replacement hooker Josh Nasser speaks about how they will deal with the Springboks' famous Bomb Squad.

INJURY UPDATE: The Cheetahs calculate the cost of their comeback that ended in a draw against the Bulls in the Currie Cup.

NEWS: Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse will return from injury when he runs out for the Sharks XV in Sunday’s Currie Cup clash with the Griquas in Durban.

TRANSFER NEWS: Experienced loose forward Dave Ewers has signed a short-term contract to join the Stormers squad ahead of the 2024/25 season.

PREVIEW: Top spot will be up for grabs in the Final round of the Noordvaal Cup, while rivals Boland Landbou and Oakdale clash in the annual derby.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has named his match-day 23 for the upcoming Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand.

VIDEO: Double World Cup-winning Springbok Cheslin Kolbe’s antics as a try scorer knows no limits but the speedster is the first to admit the game is often won and lost up front.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Two-time John Eales Medallist Marika Koroibete has been overlooked for the Wallabies' Rugby Championship opener against the world champion Springboks.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: New Zealand coach Scott Robertson showed again he is not scared to make tough selection calls.

NEWS: The French Rugby Federation (FFR) said on Wednesday that a member of France's under-18 squad has gone missing after swimming in the South African sea.

VIDEO: New scrum law or not, the Springboks' destructive loosehead, Ox Nche, reckons it will just be business as usual when they come face to face with the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

NEWS: South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will become the first female to referee 40 tests when she takes charge of England against New Zealand in the WXV at Twickenham on September 14.

INTERVIEW: The All Blacks will be searching for what has become something of a rare win in the New Zealand capital when they host Argentina in round one of The Rugby Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus admitted that he had the 2027 World Cup in mind when he selected Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as his starting flyhalf for this weekend's Rugby Championship opener.

OPINION: The Bulls Daisies and Western Province will contest the 2024 SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division Final on Saturday in Pretoria.

SPOTLIGHT: Former All Black centre Jack Goodhue has revealed what struck him most outside rugby during his first few months in France.

SPOTLIGHT: Australia loose forward Harry Wilson has voiced his opinion on the new scrum laws that will be trialled in the Rugby Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: Inspired by Zimbabwe’s recent Africa Cup win, more players look set to join former Western Force captain Ian Prior in helping the Sables in their mission to qualify for World Cup 2027.

VIDEO: Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will form a brand new halfback partnership with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu when they face Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks could be forced to tweak their starting line-up ahead of their Rugby Championship opener in Brisbane.

NEWS: The clash between Australia and South Africa in The Rugby Championship opening round is officially sold out.

OPINION: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's promotion and a new forward dynamic point to more attacking approach in the Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus revealed that he was part of the conversations around Siya Kolisi returning to South Africa.

SPOTLIGHT: Western Province defence coach Norman Laker emphasized the importance of his area of expertise when the Cape Town franchise hosts Cheetahs in Round Six of the 2024 Currie Cup season.

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand have won each of their last three Tests against Argentina by more than 40 points.

WATCH as Springbok Evan Roos gives a first-hand update on his shoulder injury.

SPOTLIGHT: South Africa may have a superior Test record to Australia, but Brisbane is not a place where the Springboks have had much success.

NEWS: SANZAAR has confirmed the introduction of several law variations that will be implemented in this year's Rugby Championship.

OPINION: @king365ed gives some insight into the reasons behind Springbok captain Siya Kolisi's precocious departure from France.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: South Africa has a new starting flyhalf for the first of two Rugby Championship Tests against Australia.

NEWS: Ulster and the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) confirmed that CEO Hugh McCaughey will remain in post until 2025.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok scrum guru Daan Human says his team will not be fazed by law trials designed to speed up the game, especially at set-piece time.

BUILD-UP: Brisbane's Lang Park has become a 'fortress' for the Wallabies over the last decade, and the men in gold will look to continue their history of success at the venue when they take on the Springboks this weekend.

NEWS: French club Toulon said they had temporarily suspended fullback Melvyn Jaminet for making racist comments, in line with his 34-week ban from the French Rugby Federation.

NEWS: The fate and ambitions of the Lions' Springbok prop Ruan Dreyer have been confirmed.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok lock RG Snyman is ready to make the Springbok No.5 jersey his own over the next few weeks in the absence of Franco Mostert.

INTERVIEW: Despite four wins on the bounce, says his side will need to lift their game when they face South Africa in Brisbane.

NEWS: French prosecutors have requested two far-right activists be tried for the 2022 Paris murder of retired Argentine international Federico Martin Aramburu, sources close to the case said Monday.

WEEKEND WRAP: Gimmies harnessed a powerful set piece and superior kicking game to claim the second-biggest win in history over their Paarl rivals.

NEWS: The Waratahs have hired former English international Mike Catt as their new attack coach.

REACTION: The South African Rugby Union has dismissed reports that they are about to 'foot the bill' for Siya Kolisi's return home.,

NEWS: All Black head coach Scott Robertson has confirmed his captain for the upcoming Tests against Argentina in the Rugby Championship.

MATCH REPORT: The Lions’ Currie Cup campaign is back on track after they beat Griquas 36-28 in Kimberley on Saturday.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Five encounter between Griquas and the Lions in Kimberley.

WEEKEND RESULTS: The year's biggest match, the famous Paarl derby, produced a proverbial blow-out.

WRAP: The SWD EaGirls laid down their strongest marker of the season in Mossel Bay on Saturday when they outscored Pumas Women 11 tries to one in their First Division semifinal, winning 67-5 to earn a home final next weekend.

WRAP: The Bulls Daisies and Western Province will contest the Women’s Premier Division final on Saturday in Pretoria after winning their respective semifinals against Border Ladies and Boland Dames.

REACTION: The Sharks are 'disappointed' that they have lost two crucial points in the race to the Currie Cup play-offs.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Five encounter between the Pumas and Sharks at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Five encounter between Western Province and the Griffons in Cape Town.

MATCH REPORT: Western Province put their Currie Cup campaign firmly back on track with a 39-17 Round Five win over the Griffons in Cape Town on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Pumas and Sharks played to a thrilling 44-all draw in their Round Five Currie Cup match in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Retired Wales skipper Sam Warburton has explained why England will be among the favourites to win the 2027 World Cup in Australia, 24 years after being crowned champions in Sydney with a 2003 extra-time win over the Wallabies.

NEWS: Retired Springbok Shaun Sowerby is back in the Top 14 after being recruited on a one-year deal by Bordeaux.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Queensland Reds announced the signing of Wallabies forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto for the 2025 season.

TRANSFER NEWS: Tonga flyhalf Pat Pellegrini has opted to pursue his career with Super Rugby Pacific franchise Moana Pasifika.

Latest Wallabies call-up Carlo Tizzano revealed the big South African contingent in Perth sets the tone for a massive Rugby Championship match against the Springboks.

Double World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen is putting in the hard yards to prepare the Springboks for their 2024 Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Brisbane next week.

WATCH as Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus explains in detail what the Springbok warrior spirit entails

AUDIO: After five rounds of the Currie Cup the Cheetahs are still on track to defend their title despite a draw this week and a major scare last week.

NEWS: French rugby players Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou, who have been accused of rape while on tour in Argentina, will face a court hearing in Mendoza on August 8.

AUDIO: The Bulls might have launched a fight-back of note to hold the Cheetahs to a draw, but their coach Phiwe Nomlomo admitted they lost their set-piece battle in Bloemfontein on Friday evening. 

MATCH REPORT: The Cheetahs fought back from a 3-24 deficit to outscore the Bulls by five tries to four in a match that ended in a 34-all draw in the Currie Cup.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Five encounter between the Cheetahs and Bulls in Bloemfontein.

NEWS: The Springboks will be officiated by six different referees in their Rugby Championship matches in the southern hemisphere spectacle over the next two months.

NEWS: The two French players accused of the rape of an Argentine woman are set to have their day in court.

NEWS: Less than a year after Springbok captain Siya Kolisi joined French outfit Racing 92, it is now rumoured that he has asked to be released from his contract to make a return to South Africa.

SPOTLIGHT: Siya Kolisi's playing future is making headlines once again.

NEWS: A Springbok prop has officially announced his retirement from the game.

PREVIEW: South Africa's premier domestic competition reaches the halfway point, with some intriguing and crucial encounters.

SPOTLIGHT: It has been a treacherous road since Philip Snyman took over as head coach of the South Africa Sevens team in March 2024.

INJURY REPORT: England centre Henry Slade is set to miss the start of the new season and be sidelined for four months after undergoing shoulder surgery, Exeter Chiefs announced Friday

VIDEO: Australia has always been the Springboks’ kryptonite team when the two nations meet Down Under.

OPINION: @rugby365com reporter Angus Opperman unpacks the state of the Bulls' Currie Cup season so far and the impact it might have on their URC opening clash.

NEWS: The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has confirmed that the England A side will face Ireland A at Ashton Gate Stadium in February 2025.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has revealed his 31-man Rugby Championship squad ahead of their tour to New Zealand.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Two Paris Olympians and star wing Marika Koroibete have been called up to the Wallaby squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa.

NEWS: The Highlanders have announced a new addition to the 2025 coaching team.

TRANSFER NEWS: All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara has signed a three-year contract to play in Japan, New Zealand Rugby said Friday.

SPOTLIGHT: Retired former Wales captain Sam Warburton has given his verdict on when Wales head coach Warren Gatland should step down.

SPOTLIGHT: Despite not meeting all their objectives during the July international window, Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick believes plans are in place for a successful Rugby Championship.

NEWS: Veteran All Black scrumhalf TJ Perenara will reportedly leave New Zealand at the end of the year.

INTERVIEW: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus delivered a healthy dosage of good news ahead of the team's departure to Australia.

TRANSFER NEWS: Welsh region Cardiff have bolstered their halfback stocks with another South African.

PREVIEW: Gimmies will start the annual Paarl derby at Faure Street Stadium as favourites, while top spot will be up for grabs in the penultimate round of the Noordvaal Cup.

WATCH as the Cheetahs' Director of Rugby and Springbok legend Frans Steyn gives his take on the pitiful and hateful public spat between two of the franchise's most high-profile figures.

NEWS: The Crusaders have made a call on head coach Rob Penney's future following their worst campaign in 23 years.

SQUAD UPDATE: All Black head coach Scott Robertson has released 12 players from his squad ahead of the upcoming Rugby Championship.

WATCH as popular loose forward Evan Roos reveals the real reason for his absence from the Springbok squad.

TRANSFER NEWS: Harlequins have acquired the services of Wales and British & Irish Lions prop, Wyn Jones.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: It seems like the debate whether Antoine Dupont is the Greatest Of All Time will not be settled soon as All Black legend Aaron Smith adds his voice.

SPOTLIGHT: USA Women's Sevens forward Ilona Maher emerged as one of the biggest social media stars at the Paris Olympics.

LIVE BLOGGING: Join us as we bring you updates from the Sevens tournament at the Paris Olympics.

TRANSFER NEWS: Harlequins confirmed the signing of Leigh Halfpenny for the 2024/25 season.

TRANSFER NEWS: The NSW Waratahs announced the signing of Wallabies forward Rob Leota for the 2025 season.

In a stunning display of resilience and tremendous character, BlitzBok star Rosko Specman has etched his name in South African sports history at the Olympic Games in Paris.

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson congratulated the New Zealand Womens' Sevens team on their 19-12 gold medal win over Canada at the Paris Olympics - with two stalwarts calling an end to their illustrious careers.

REACTION: The South African Women’s Sevens team finish their maiden Olympics on a high note at the Stade France in Paris.

NEWS: Blues and All Black wing Caleb Clarke has extended his commitment to New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2025.

OPINION: Wallaby boss Joe Schmidt will bring the best out of the Springbok players and coaches in what could be a groundbreaking two-Test series in Australia.

NEWS: New Zealand's women defended their Olympic sevens title with a gritty, come-from-behind 19-12 victory over Canada on Tuesday as the United States bagged a surprise bronze.

VIDEO: The Springboks have not closed the door on Evan Roos but now is the time for Elrigh Louw to showcase his talents at No.8 in the Springboks' two Tests against the Wallabies in Australia.

WATCH as Springbok discard Evan Roos talks to the Boks Office team about RG Snyman's famous 'fight' against four Portuguese players in Bloemfontein.

SPOTLIGHT: Western Province will be forced to make some front row changes in the coming weeks as they count the cost of their trip to Loftus Versfeld.

SPOTLIGHT: Western Province assistant coach Labeeb Levy believes young centre Jonathan Roche has the attributes to follow in Damian de Allende's footsteps one day.

SPOTLIGHT: The Wallabies are set to be without one of their key players when they face the Springboks in the first two rounds of the Rugby Championship.

LIVE BLOGGING: Join us as we bring you updates from the Sevens tournament at the Paris Olympics.

TRANSFER NEWS: The NSW Waratahs have pulled off a signing coup, snaring new Wallabies wing Darby Lancaster for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

REACTION: South African Rugby Union president Mark Alexander praised the resilience showed by BitzBoks at the Olympic Games in Paris, where they won the bronze medal over the weekend.

SPOTLIGHT: Ruan Nortje is ready for a new adventure in his playing career.

WATCH as one-cap Springbok Jordan Hendrikse sits down for Part Three of his one-on-one with @king365ed - talking about wanting another shot at the Test arena.

SPOTLIGHT: Sam Cane will be hoping that he can impress Scott Robertson over the next few weeks and win a spot on the playing field against the Springboks at the end of August.

AUDIO: It was close to the Sharks’ best performance of their Currie Cup campaign and they did it with seven debutants against the 14-man Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

NEWS: The extraordinary growth of the United Rugby Championship continues for the third season in a row with the league setting new attendance and broadcast records.

OPINION: The Springboks are about to depart on their tour of Australia and they will be very aware of their poor record Down Under.

VIDEO: Following an impressive 50-34 victory of Western Province in the fourth round of the Currie Cup at Loftus on Saturday, the Bulls surged to the top of the standings but their head coach Phiwe Nomlomo is not someone who is plagued by table standings and points.

REACTION: A second podium finish in three Olympic Games has confirmed the BlitzBoks team’s credentials as one of Team South Africa's most valuable assets.

WRAP: The SWD EaGirls kept their winning streak in the Women's First Division intact in Groot Brakrivier on Saturday, beating Limpopo Blue Bulls Women 69-5.

WATCH as one-cap Springbok Jordan Hendrikse sits down for Part Two of his one-on-one with @king365ed - talking about the physical aspects of the game.

SPOTLIGHT: A new attendance record was set for the women’s game when 66,000 fans packed Stade de France for the first day of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 women’s Sevens competition.

WRAP: Boishaai’s recent success bodes well for an especially challenging clash with local rivals Gimmies.

LIVE BLOGGING: Join us as we bring you updates from the Sevens tournament at the Paris Olympics.

REACTION: Duhan van der Merwe admits it was a relief to break Scotland’s try-scoring record in Uruguay.

MATCH REPORT: The Pumas were in a ruthless mood in Nelspruit, beating Griquas 66-26 in the Currie Cup Round Four match on Sunday.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Four encounter between the Pumas and Griquas at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

NEWS: World Rugby needs to recalibrate its international calendar to enable more players like Antoine Dupont to switch between sevens and 15s, according to the federation's CEO, Alan Gilpin.

WRAP: The Bulls Daisies will host the Border Ladies in the semifinals of the Women's Premier Division next weekend.

WEEKEND RESULTS: : The NoordVaal region saw some epic derbies this weekend.

NEWS: Former captain Sam Cane admitted he'll need to fight to regain his place in the All Blacks team after being included in their squad for the Rugby Championship on Sunday.

MATCH REPORT: The Boland Cavaliers successfully defended their First Division title in a tense Final against a determined Eastern Province.

WRAP: Inspired by global superstar Antoine Dupont, France inflicted a historic 28-7 defeat on two-time Olympic champions Fiji in a pulsating Sevens Final Saturday.

LIVE BLOGGING: Join us as we bring you updates from the Sevens tournament at the Paris Olympics.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Four encounter between the Blue Bulls and Western Province at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls moved back to the top of the Currie Cup standings with a come-from-behind 50-34 win over a Western Province team that was full of trickery at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks got their first win of their 2024 Currie Cup campaign with an impressive 35-22 win over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Four encounter between the Lions and Sharks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

SPOTLIGHT: Head coach Renfred Dazel believes the South African Women's Sevens team has what it takes to cause a few shocks in the Sevens tournament at the Olympic Games.

UPDATE: An Argentine woman who accused two French international players of raping and beating her after a match earlier this month, said she had "said 'no' to sexual relations".

MATCH REPORT: The Cheetahs survived a sensational fightback from the Griffons to record a 47-45 win in a Currie Cup Round Four match in Welkom on Friday

NEWS: All Black captain Scott Barrett is currently on the sidelines after he underwent finger surgery following his team's 47-5 win over Fiji last Saturday.

WATCH as one-cap Springbok Jordan Hendrikse sits down for a one-on-one with @king365ed about his move back to Durban.

WATCH as South African coach Philip Snyman reacts to his team's inspirational win over New Zealand in the quarterfinal of the Olympic Sevens tournament in Paris.

UPDATE: France's Melvyn Jaminet has been suspended for 34 weeks from all competitions after he recorded a video in which he made racist comments, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced on Friday.

SPOTLIGHT: South Africa's World Cup heroics in Paris last year will serve as a source of inspiration for the BlitzBoks as they gear up for their Sevens semifinal at the 2024 Olympic Games.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Four encounter between the Griffons and Cheetahs in Welkom.

NEWS: The Lions may be sitting pretty at the top of Currie Cup standings, but intrigue around some off-field developments were simmering at Ellis Park this week.

WATCH as retired referee Nigel Owens gives his insights on some of the most contentious incidents from the last round of international matches.

PREVIEW: The Bulls will head into their Currie Cup Round Four clash against old foes Western Province as heavy favourites after an unbeaten start to their campaign.

NEWS: James Winstanley of Eastern Province has been named as coach of the South African Under-18 team for the forthcoming U18 International Series, while the SA U18 ‘A’ side will be coached by Heinrich Martin of Western Province.

SPOTLIGHT: Antoine Dupont helped France to a semifinal showdown against South Africa on Saturday, while Fiji survived an Irish scare to set up a last-four match-up against Australia in the Olympic Sevens tournament.

LIVE BLOGGING: Join us as we bring you updates from the Sevens tournament at the Paris Olympics.

NEWS: South Africa is into the semifinals of the Sevens at the Olympic Games in Paris after they eliminated top-ranked New Zealand 14-7 in the quarterfinal through sheer guts and determination.

PREVIEW: After powering their way to a Cape Town Southern Suburbs 'Grand Slam', Boland Landbou will fancy their chances against Paarl Boys High in what should be the clash of the weekend.

VIDEO: Springbok flank Ruan Venter is back playing Currie Cup for the Lions and will face the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday after making his Test debut.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: With the July international season over, it's time to take a look at some of the high-profile signings.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Bulls have confirmed the move of flyhalf Chris Smith who's contract came to and end with the union.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: England Under-18 men's coaches Jonathan Pendlebury and Will Parkin has confirmed the group of 26 players that will do duty in the 2024 U18 International Series.

NEWS: Two South African Under-18 teams and their age-group counterparts from England, France, Ireland and Georgia will face off in Cape Town and Paarl next month.

PREVIEW: Duhan van der Merwe will have the chance to become Scotland’s all-time record try-scorer on Saturday after being named in the starting XV for the match againt Uruguay.

NEWS: The Wallabies are set to lose one of their promising hookers to French side Montpellier.

SPOTLIGHT: France back Antoine Dupont says his side 'won't go very far' after two unconvincing results n the first day of the Paris Olympic Sevens.

REACTION: South Africa face a desperate battle to keep their Olympic Sevens hopes alive, after an error-riddled opening day in Paris.

NEWS: Former All Black hooker Dane Coles has offered his time to the Wellington Lions as a spot coach for the 2024 NPC competition in New Zealand.

LIVE BLOGGING: Join us as we bring you updates from the Sevens tournament at the Paris Olympics.

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has been suspended for four matches after he was sent off in Saturday's Test match against Portugal.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Promising hooker JJ Kotze believes the pressure to fight for a spot in Western Province's starting XV will greatly benefit him as a player.

NEWS: After their successful Test match against Fiji, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) are celebrating a win both on and off the field.

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Wallaby flyer Filipo Daugunu received a three-match ban after being sent off in Australia's 40-29 win over Georgia in Sydney last weekend.

NEWS: The South African Deaf Rugby Association (SADRA) will make history when they host a first-ever international Deaf series in August.

VIDEO: Ben-Jason Dixon is the new kid on the block, challenging for the jersey belonging to none other than arguably one of the best flanks in the world currently, Pieter-Steph du Toit.

SPOTLIGHT: If the All Blacks are going to beat the Boks in this year's Rugby Championship, they will need to run them ragged.

VIDEO: Jean Tiedt cut his teeth as a coach in the Varsity Cup and is now honing his skills as the defence coach at the Bulls.

OPINION: Kwagga Smith and Elrigh Louw will offer the Springboks two very different options at No.8 on what promises to be a journey of tactical discovery to Australia, writes Jon Cardinelli.

INTERVIEW: Prop Alulutho Tshakweni's move to the Bulls after more than three years with the Cheetahs is to gain more exposure at a higher level.

GO FOR GOLD: A full house of 69,000 fans is expected for the Olympics Sevens showdown in Stade de France, which hosted the Final of World Cup 2023.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 33-man squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: When Mark Nawaqanitawase was left out of the Wallabies squad he was worried he might not have much to do.

SPOTLIGHT: The Wallabies could be significantly strengthened for their upcoming Tests against the Springboks in August.

Breaking barriers and redefining the game in South Africa has always been Zintle Mpupha's forte.

NEWS: Melvyn Jaminet has been summoned to attend showdown talks with Toulon bosses on Tuesday after being suspended for making racist remarks.

OPINION: @king365ed puts his selection cap on ahead of the announcement of the Springbok squad for the Rugby Championship tour to Australia.

NEWS: Former Lions head coach Johan Ackermann's return to South Africa appears imminent with the news that former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has been appointed head coach of newly-promoted Japanese outfit Urayasu D-Rocks for the upcoming 2024/25 season.

REACTION: Eddie Jones said Tuesday he was "really optimistic" about Japan's young team, despite losing all three Tests since he took charge for a second time in January.

NEWS: England's most-capped player Ben Youngs revealed he underwent heart surgery earlier this year after collapsing during an open training session with his club Leicester Tigers.

REACTION: Western Province got their Currie Cup campaign back on track, but the mercury will rise considerably this week.

SPOTLIGHT: Following the thrilling tournaments at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, Sevens will once again be on the Olympic programme at Paris.

WRAP: The First Division Final will be contested between Boland Cavaliers and Eastern Province in Wellington on Saturday. 

WRAP: Jeppe High School for Boys and Durban High School (DHS) claimed victories on Saturday to consolidate their respective positions in the unofficial rankings, while top dogs Paul Roos Gymnasium extended their winning streak.

SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks legend John Kirwan has cast doubt on Ardie Savea's switch to Moana Pasifika, saying it could affect his Test form for New Zealand.

WATCH as Lions coach Mziwakhe Nkosi explains the reasons for his dissatisfaction, despite his team's unbeaten start to the Currie Cup season.

MATCH REPORT: Western Province finally opened their account with a 10-try bonus-point rout of a very ordinary Griffons team 64-15 on a bone-dry pitch in Welkom on Sunday.

VIDEO: Two injured Springboks have recovered sufficiently to warrant a place in the touring party to face Australia next month.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Three encounter between the Griffons and Western Province in Welkom.

INTERVIEW: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has a tough decision to make. He has to choose between going for experience or backing the new kid on the block at flyhalf.

WEEKEND RESULTS: The Central region team stole the limelight in a classic Grey derby.

Match report: Italy beat Japan 42-14 at the Sapporo Dome Stadium in Japan on Sunday.

NEWS: Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi has allegedly tested positive for the use of a banned substance.

VIDEO: Two yellow cards and a red don't win you World Cups, said Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus after his new-look Bok team's spirited 64-21 victory over Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

NEWS: All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has put pen to paper to recommit to New Zealand Rugby until 2027. 

NEWS: France captain Antoine Dupont's gamble to miss out on the 2024 Six Nations to focus on making the France sevens Olympic team has paid off.

MATCH REPORT: Argentina made a big statement, beating Uruguay by 79-5 on Saturday in the first official test between them in 18 years.

REACTION: Joe Schmidt admits the Wallabies must rise to another level to compete with the Springboks after surviving a scare to keep their unbeaten run under the new coach alive with a hard-earned 40-29 victory over Georgia.

WATCH as Bulls coach Phiwe Nomlomo reviews his team's Currie Cup win over the Cheetahs and the 'special star' that emerged.

VIDEO: Portugal opened the scoring in the Test against the Springboks in the perfect way possible with a length-of-the-pitch try that signified their guts and passion to give it their all against the world champions.

MATCH REPORT: Fullback Kyle Rowe scored his first two international tries as an experimental Scotland side recovered from a sticky start in sunny Santiago to break the resolve of plucky Chile and run out 52-11 winners.

OPINION: The Springboks concluded the July international window with a 64-21 win over Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the one-off Test between South Africa and Portugal in Bloemfontein.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick added his voice to that of the most decorated referee in the world, Wayne Barnes on the appointment of Hollie Davidson as the Test referee in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks ended the July international window with a 64-21 win over Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

REACTION: New Zealand captain Scott Barrett said a Fiji side that was close to full strength proved combative during their Test match in San Diego.

MATCH REPORT: The All Blacks recorded a 47-5 win over Fiji scoring seven impressive tries in a game that saw some new faces shine in San Diego on Friday.

MATCH REPORT: The Wallabies have survived a scare to keep their unbeaten run under Joe Schmidt alive with a hard-earned 40-29 victory over Georgia in Sydney.

OPINION: The All Blacks have made it three wins from as many Tests under coach Scott Robertson after dispatching Fiji 47-5 at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego. Playing in the US-of-A, the New Zealanders put on an attacking clinic as the scoreboard suggests.

WRAP: England denied defending champions France a fourth consecutive Under-20 title by defeating them 21-13 in the World Rugby U20 Championship.

MATCH REPORT: The Jekyll and Hyde Pumas bounced back from one of their worst defeats to beat the Sharks 31-21 in an entertaining Currie Cup match at Kings Park in Durban on Friday.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Three encounter between the Sharks and Pumas at Kings Park in Durban.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Three encounter between the Bulls and Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls ended the defending champion Cheetahs' winning start to their title defence.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Three encounter between the Lions and Griquas at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

MATCH REPORT: The Lions retained their winning start to the Currie Cup with a 25-13 win over a gritty Griquas team at an empty Ellis Park in Friday.

TRANSFER NEWS: England prop Harry Williams has joined Pau as injury cover for Tonga's Siate Tokolahi, the French Top 14 club announced on Friday.

VIDEO: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi can expect a call from new Bok captain Salmaan Moerat on Friday night ahead of the Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson confirmed that Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff will return to the playing field soon.

OPINION: Ireland’s win over the Springboks means we’re no closer to declaring with any certainty which of the two teams is the best in the world.

PREVIEW: History is on the cards when the Springboks host Portugal in a one-off Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

REPORT: Warren Gatland’s Welsh side ended one of the longest seasons in the history of the game with a morale-boosting 36-35 win over the Reds, ending their eight-match losing streak in 2024.

EXCLUSIVE: @rugby365com reporter Angus Opperman sat down with two-time World Cup winning wing Cheslin Kolbe who shared his thoughts on this weekend's team to face Portugal and Salmaan Moerat being named captain.  

PREVIEW: Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has named a several changes to his matchday squad for Saturday's clash against Uruguay in Maldonado.

PREVIEW: Scotland will be led by Sione Tuipulotu and Jamie Ritchie in the third Americas tour match against Chile this Saturday at Estadio Nacional in Santiago.

PREVIEW: The showdown between the Bulls and the Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld will headline Round Three's fixtures in the 2024 Currie Cup season.

VIDEO: It is not often that friends get to share their debut for the Springboks together, but on Saturday two friends from Bloemfontein will do just that when South Africa hosts Portugal in a one-off Test.

WATCH as retired refereeing legend Nigel Owens unpacks some hotly debated talking points during the second Test between South Africa and Ireland.

PREVIEW: Wallabies skipper Allan Alaalatoa stressed on Friday the importance of maintaining momentum under new coach Joe Schmidt, forecasting a physical game against Georgia this weekend.

PREVIEW: All Black head coach Scott Robertson said Beauden Barrett's form could not be ignored when he selected his team to face Fiji in San Diego.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: New Zealand made 11 changes to the team to face Fiji in San Diego, with Beauden Barrett starting at fullback, a debut for centre Billy Proctor and five uncapped players on the bench.

NEWS: Ulster have announced that forwards coach Roddy Grant has left the province after five years.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Portugal head coach Simon Mannix has named his matchday 23 to face the Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

VIDEO: Lukhanyo Am is back in from the cold and ready to face Portugal but he says it has been a topsy-turvy time for him battling injury and being back with a struggling Sharks team.

FINALS PREVIEW: The 2024 World Rugby Under-20 Championship will come to an end on Friday with England up against France in the Final at Cape Town Stadium.

TEAM UPDATE: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus reduced his squad from 41 to 25 players for the Portugal Test.

EXCLUSIVE: Listen as Portugal's captain Tomas Appleton describes the opportunity to face those players they have only watched on television and who have influenced their game.

NEWS: SA Rugby was excited about the prospect of working with the newly appointed minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, it said following a meeting in Cape Town on Wednesday.

WATCH as the Boks Office team - host Hanyani Shimange, along with Springbok legends Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers - tackle the never-ending debate about who is the best team in the world.

PREVIEW: Waterkloof will line up local giants Affies this weekend, while Grey College and DHS will be out to prove a point in the derbies staged in Bloemfontein and Durban.

NEWS: Two French international players accused of raping a woman while on tour in Argentina were temporarily granted house arrest Wednesday after a week in detention, the prosecutor's office said.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt named his third captain in as many Tests with Allan Alaalatoa in charge against Georgia, while wing Darby Lancaster will make his debut among 10 changes to the starting side.

OPINION: New Zealand-based columnist Ben Smith takes aim at the South African game, less than a month out from the start of the Rugby Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: Siviwe Soyizwapi believes the BlitzBoks has what it takes to prove doubters wrong and win the gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

SPOTLIGHT: There were a couple of familiar faces on the training field at the Stormers' headquarters in Bellville this week.

SPOTLIGHT: All Black assistant coach Leon MacDonald says there is no way his team can drop their guard against Fiji in San Diego this weekend.

PREVIEW: Former Rugby League star Regan Grace will make his Wales debut against the Reds after being named by coach Warren Gatland in the starting side Wednesday.

SPOTLIGHT: The deck is still stacked against the smaller nations and at the World Cup last year, the great divide between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have-nots’ was once again highlighted.

REACTION: Florian Grill, the President of the French Rugby Federation, declared that the sport would impose a "zero tolerance" policy towards anti-social behaviour from players.

REACTION: A lawyer for two French international players charged with raping a woman while on tour in Argentina has told AFP he remained convinced of their innocence in a "very painful case for everyone."

VIDEO: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was adamant that the team he selected for the one-off Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday is not a 'B-Team'.

NEWS: Hosts South Africa will face Japan in the opening game of the 2024 edition of WXV Two.

NEWS: South Africa will start their Rugby Championship campaign next month without four of their star players.

SPOTLIGHT: South Africa and Portugal will go head-to-head for the first time in a Test, when they face off in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: South Africa has a new captain for the one-off Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

INTERVIEW: Off-contract James O'Connor can push his case for a new deal when he returns at No.10 for Queensland's clash with the touring Wales in Brisbane.

NEWS: The World Anti-Doping Agency has extended the suspension of Africa’s only accredited drug-testing laboratory.

NEWS: All Black hooker Norm Hewitt, who had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease, has died aged 55.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Bulls backline coach Kennedy Tsimba braces himself for a bittersweet reunion when Cheetahs visit Loftus Versfeld on Friday for a Currie Cup Round Three fixture.

VIDEO: There will be some fresh new faces in the Springbok team that will host Portugal in a one-off Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has identified key areas he needs to work on to be a leader in the Springbok backline.

SPOTLIGHT: Author and poet George Macdonald once wrote: 'A beast does not know that he is a beast, and the nearer a man gets to being a beast, the less he knows it'.

NEWS: The Springboks have lost some ground at the top of the World Rugby rankings.

NEWS: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up five players to the squad for their closing match of the mid-year Tests against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

REACTION: Western Province captain Willie Engelbrecht believes "silly individual errors" were the main cause behind his team's defeat to the Cheetahs on Saturday.

REACTION: France's tour of Argentina and Uruguay, overshadowed by the off-the-field behaviour by three squad members, was a "collective trauma" centre Antoine Frisch told media.

WRAP: Affies and Jeppe flexed their attacking muscles to start the second phase of the schoolboy season with a bang.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus admitted that his team's attacking game against Ireland in Durban fell flat after Willie le Roux was forced to leave the field.

OPINION: The Springboks failed to live up to their own high standards in a drawn series to Ireland that felt more like a loss, writes @rugby365com contributor Jon Cardinellii.

REACTION: It's all or nothing for the 'hurting' South African Under-20 team, as they look to bounce back in the seventh-place play-off on Friday. 

WRAP: France made a statement as they dismantled New Zealand by 55-31 to hand the Baby Blacks their heaviest defeat in history at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday evening in the World Rugby U20 Championship semfinals.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls hardly broke a sweat as they cruised to a 52-10 win over the Griffons in a Currie Cup Round Two fixture in Welkom on Sunday.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Two encounter between the Griffons and Bulls in Welkom.

NEWS: France captain Baptiste Serin applauded his side's efforts in their defeat in the second of two tests against Argentina after a 'complicated' week for the national team. 

SPOTLIGHT: The spectacle between two top-ranked sides shows the game is in a good space, according to Ireland coach Andy Farrell.

OPINION: It was drama in Durban as Ireland pulled off a last-gasp win to square the series after a sneaky drop goal by Ireland replacement Ciaran Frawley.

REACTION: Wallaroos head coach Jo Yapp says her side will take the learnings from their defeat to the Black Ferns. 

REACTION: All Black coach Scott Robertson admitted he has a selection conundrum.

SPOTLIGHT: Wales head coach Warren Gatland remains upbeat about coaching Wales despite torrid run after series loss to Australia.

OPINION: Liam Heagney rates the Ireland players after their last-gasp 25-24 win over South Africa in Durban.

REACTION: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was a delighted figure following his team's historic 25-24 win over South Africa on Saturday at Kings Park Stadium.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springbok players were not on the same page during Saturday's series decider against Ireland in Durban.

MATCH REPORT: Argentina gained revenge for last week's loss when they beat France 33-25 in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

REACTION: Coach Joe Schmidt could make at least five changes for the Wallabies' last Test before the Rugby Championship begins.

MATCH REPORT: Ciaran Frawley announced his arrival on the Test stage as a true match winner, slotting two late drop-goals to secure a hard-earned one-point win for Ireland over South Africa in Durban on Saturday.

OPINION: The Wallabies have won two matches in as many starts under new coach Joe Schmidt after beating Wales 36-28 in Melbourne. That result backs up their heroics from last weekend, with the men in gold beating the Welsh in Sydney on July 6.

OPINION: Wales player ratings: Joe Schmidt’s Australia delivered an all-action performance to edge out Wales 36-28 in a closely contested showdown in Melbourne.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the second Test between Australia and Wales in Melbourne.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the second Test between South Africa and Ireland at Kings Park in Durban.

MATCH REPORT: The Cheetahs showed why they are the Currie Cup champions when they downed a lackluster Western Province 37-17 in the Currie Cup in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

SEMIFINAL PREVIEW: The Under-20 Championship semifinals are set, with the pool stage having come to an end in Cape Town.

MATCH REPORT: Georgia denied Eddie Jones his first win of his second stint as Japan coach after scoring a late try to claim a 25-23 victory in Sendai on Saturday.

REACTION: All Black coach Scott Robertson said New Zealand need to improve after his side came from behind to beat England in the second Test to secure the series 2-0.

MATCH REPORT: Australia held out for a thrilling series win against Wales in Melbourne on Saturday, dispatching the visitors by 36-28.

MATCH REPORT: New Zealand kept their Auckland record intact with a hard-fought 24-17 win over England on Saturday.

OPNION: The All Blacks were made to work for a 24-17 win over England at Eden Park to complete a 2-0 series win.

OPINION: England leave New Zealand with zero wins from two matches, but they were two matches that showed how evenly matched both sides are as the 16-15 win for the All Blacks was followed by a 24-17 victory.

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the second Test between New Zealand and England at Eden Park in Auckland.

UMHLANGA, DURBAN - Ireland No.8 Caelan Doris braces for an intense loose forward battle when he leads his side against South Africa on Saturday at Kings Park Stadium.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick is a very keen observer of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's growth in the Springbok set-up.

THE SECOND TEST: France coach Fabien Galthie admitted that the events of the last week have traumatised his team as they prepare for Saturday's second Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.

MATCH REPORT: Duhan van der Merwe scored a record-equalling 27th international try as Scotland romped past the United States 42-7 in the latest stop on their July tour of North and South America.

MATCH REPORT: The Lions ran riot in Nelspruit as they scored a massive 75-21 win over the Pumas.

NEWS: The two Test players were formally charged on Friday with the aggravated rape of an Argentine woman - following a night out after a match, according to a prosecution statement. 

UMHLANGA, DURBAN:  Head coach Andy Farrell stated that informing Peter O'Mahony that he was dropped as captain for the upcoming Test against South Africa was an 'easy conversation' because of the 34-year-old's personality.  

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi cannot understand why certain individuals are still questioning his team's tactics.

MATCH REPORT: Griquas fought back from a 24-7 half-time deficit to clinch a dramatic 34-31 Victory in Kimberley.

NEWS: The fixtures of the EPCR 2024/5 season of the Champions and Challenge Cup competitions has been announced by the EPCR. 

SPOTLIGHT: The Springbok Women’s Sevens team left South Africa on Friday with a firm understanding of what their first participation at the Olympic Games means, not only to the players selected in the squad but also to those who came before them.

NEWS: Former rugby internationals Matthew Cooper and Erin Rush have been elected as the President and Vice President of New Zealand Rugby (NZR) at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

MATCH REPORT: Italy recorded an emphatic 36-14 victory over Tonga in Nuku'alofa on Friday.

THE SECOND TEST: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus expects Ireland's fighting spirit to be on full display in Saturday's series decider in Durban.

PREVIEW: All Blacks will be out to secure a series sweep and extend their 30-year unbeaten streak at Eden Park when they face England on Saturday.

SECOND TEST PREVIEW: Australia has a new captain in James Slipper when they face Wales in the second Test in Melbourne on Saturday and Wales are desperate to prevent a ninth consecutive loss.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina takes on France in Buenos Aires on Saturday and Les Bleus has the opportunity of completing an unbeaten three-match tour of South America.