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NEWS: The South African Under-20 team has become used to 'delays' in recent weeks, but the most recent pause in their plans involved a lifesaving intervention by the team doctor.

SPOTLIGHT: He departs with the worst losing strike rate for a Wallabies coach in more than half a century, but Joe Schmidt maintains he has left Australian rugby in better shape.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: It’s not every day that two brothers get the opportunity to represent the Springboks - and make a massive impact in the same Test.

OPINION: The Springboks concluded their Southern Hemisphere leg of the Nations Championship with a 43-0 dismantling of Wales at Kings Park at the weekend.

NEWS: Rugby Australia announced Reg Tayler as head coach of the Australia Women’s Rugby Sevens program through to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

OPINION: In our previous feature, we looked at the “Magnificent Seven” – the elite schools that occupied a place in the Rugby365 Top 5 at various stages of the 2026 season. This time, the spotlight shifts to the teams battling to break into or cement their place within the coveted Rugby365 Top 10.

REACTION: The dual role is nothing new in the Springboks set-up, with world-class players often juggling different positions, and Jan-Hendrik Wessels is embracing the challenge with open arms.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: With the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series just around the corner, Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse admits he still has plenty of work to do if he is to secure his place in the squad.

REVIEW: Jan de Koning runs the rule over the success of the Springboks and Junior Springboks in July!

WRAP: Heyneke Meyer's SWD Eagles and the Valke progressed to the Currie Cup First Division Final after victories in their respective semifinals on a great weekend for provincial men’s rugby in South Africa.

OPINION: The first three rounds of the inaugural Nations Championship have come and gone, and while some teams will be looking to pick up where they left off when the competition resumes in the Northern Hemisphere in November, others will be eager to reach for the reset button.

REACTION: Boland head coach Hawies Fourie revealed the lessons he took from their SA Cup campaign which aided in their winning start in the Currie Cup against the Bulls.

REACTION: Lions head coach Mzwakhe Nkosi pinpointed where things went wrong for his team following their narrow 27-29 Round One Currie Cup loss to the Cheetahs.

MATCH REPORT: The Boland Kavaliers got their Currie Cup campaign off to a winning start following a 24-10 victory over the Bulls in Wellington on Sunday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round One encounter between Boland and the Bulls in Wellington.

MATCH REPORT: The Cheetahs held their nerve to claim a thrilling 29-27 Currie Cup victory over the Lions in Bloemfontein on Sunday, surviving a frantic final assault to secure a hard-fought opening-round win.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round One encounter between the Cheetahs and the Lions in Bloemfontein.

SPOTLIGHT: The latest round of Nations Championship and Nations Cup matches will again have a big impact on the World Rugby Men’s Rankings once they are officially updated at 12:00 on Monday (BST).

WRAP: The Junior Springboks won back-to-back Junior World Championship titles for the first time in their history after defeating France U20 by 16-5 in the Final.

REACTION: Junior Bok head coach Kevin Foote revealed the reason why he opted not to select utility back Luan Giliomee for the Junior World Championship Final despite being available for selection.

REACTION: Steve Tandy admitted Wales cannot yet avoid pain on the Test stage after being nilled by South Africa for the second time in eight months.

OPINION: The Springboks have won three Tests and bolstered their depth without showing their tactical hand ahead of the all-important series against the All Blacks, writes Jon Cardinelli.

WRAP: Hong Kong China produced one of the biggest results in their history, stunning Rugby World Cup regulars Uruguay 42-40 with a last-gasp Paul Altier penalty at Estadio Charrua.

REACTION: Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus sheds light on Vusi Moyo's Test debut against Wales on Saturday.

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi accused England of showing a “lack of respect” after storming out of his press conference following the Pumas’ 24-31 defeat in Santiago del Estero.

REACTION: Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes he is leaving the team in a good place, but with the World Cup on home soil barely 14 months away, replacement Les Kiss has plenty to do.

MATCH REPORT: England No.8 Ben Earl scored twice as England beat Argentina 31-24 in the Nations Championship on Saturday in an ill-disciplined affair overshadowed by off-field matters.

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks were not at their clinical best but they still managed to record a 43-0 victory over Wales in their Nations Championship Round Three clash in Durban on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Nations Championship Round Three encounter between Argentina and England in Santiago del Estero.

It was a case of one-way traffic as the Springboks recorded a 43-0 win over Wales in the Nations Championship Round Three clash at Kings Park Stadium on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Nations Championship Round Three encounter between South Africa and Wales in Durban.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the World Rugby Junior World Championship Final between South Africa U20 and France U20 in Georgia.

REACTION: All Black coach Dave Rennie said he was "really rapt" after New Zealand unfurled a commanding first-half performance to beat Ireland 40-21 on Saturday and extend their remarkable unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 53 matches.

OPINION: The All Blacks‘ 52-game unbeaten run at Eden Park went on the line in front of 48,153 of the team’s most devoted followers, and it was Ireland with the latest challenge to the historic record.

MATCH REPORT: Pierre Schoeman scored one of Scotland's four second-half tries as they fought back to beat a spirited Fiji side 33-17 in Edinburgh on Saturday.

OPINION: While the scoreboard reflected another convincing Springbok victory, the performance wasn't without its flaws.

REACTION: France head coach Fabien Galthie praised the "energy and commitment" of his players at the end of a long season after cruising to an emphatic 42-15 Nations Championship win over Japan on Saturday in humid Tokyo.

TEAM UPDATE: Wales have been forced to make a lat change to their starting line-up for Saturday's Nations Championship Round Three clash against the Springboks in Durbam.

OPINION: The Wallabies have brought an end to a six-game unbeaten streak, sending off departing coaches Joe Schmidt and Laurie Fisher in style with a commanding 57-10 win over Italy in Perth. It’s the first time the Wallabies have defeated the Azzurri since 2018.

OPINION: A mammoth task awaited Andy Farrell’s men at Eden Park, but this was one in which Ireland repeatedly shot themselves in the proverbial foot.

MATCH REPORT: Australia snapped a six-match losing streak after dismantling a depleted Italy 57-10 in the Nations Championship on Saturday, ensuring coach Joe Schmidt ended his unsuccessful tenure on a winning note.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Nations Championship Round Three encounter between Australia and Italy in Perth.

MATCH REPORT: France beat Japan 42-15 on Saturday to wrap up their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series with a comfortable win in humid Tokyo.

MATCH REPORT: New Zealand extended their unbeaten run at Eden Park to 53 matches following a convincing 40-21 win in Round Three of the Nations Championship.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Nations Championship Round Three encounter between New Zealand and Ireland in Auckland.

OPINION: Jan de Koning takes a look at two of the most memorable games between South Africa and Wales and what parallels can be drawn to Saturday's face-off in Durban.

OPINION: The Springboks will conclude their home leg of the Nations Championship against Wales in Durban on Saturday.

PREVIEW: Paarl Gimnasium will be out for revenge against Paarl Boys this August, while Garsfontein will be gunning for a fourth-consecutive Noordvaal Cup title.

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: World Rugby issued an update regarding Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada, who had been banned for two Tests for criticising a referee.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: It's not every day that a young man from Somerset East earns the chance to wear the green and gold.

WRAP: The penultimate day of the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia on Friday proved to be an historic one as USA recorded their first-ever win in the tournament, beating Uruguay 39-15 in Kutaisi to secure 15th place.

One good result could be all Wales need to turn their fortunes around, according to Springboks assistant coach Mzwandile Stick, who believes the struggling rugby nation is closer to a revival than recent results suggest.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round One encounter between the Stormers XXIII and Griquas in Cape Town.

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks survived a second-half fightback by the Pumas to draw first blood in this years’ Currie Cup at the Mbombela Stadium on Friday evening.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round One encounter between the Pumas and the Sharks at Mbombela Stadium.

PREVIEW: Coach Andy Farrell says Ireland won't beat New Zealand at their impregnable fortress by keeping the score down, urging his team to attack in the Nations Championship Test at Eden Park.

For the Springboks, it's all about playing in the Nations Championship Final at Twickenham on Sunday, November 29.

PREVIEW: The 2026 Currie Cup season kicks off with the Pumas hosting the Sharks, followed by the Stormers XXIII against defending champions Griquas on Friday, July 17.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Versatile loose forward Nama Xaba has been named captain of the Bulls, who will get their Currie Cup campaign started on Sunday against Boland in Paarl.

PREVIEW: Kevin Foote, who is in his second season at the helm of the Junior Boks, said his squad has used the week effectively to prepare for a formidable French outfit in the World Rugby Junior World Championship Final.

SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby revealed the ranking permutations for this weekend's third rounds of the Nations Championship 2026 and World Rugby Nations Cup 2026.

SPOTLIGHT: Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have lauded the team’s environment and work ethic on the eve of their Junior World Championship Final against France Under-20 on Saturday evening in Tbilisi.

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie outlined his plans for the All Blacks' tour to South Africa for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Mziwakhe Nkosi named his side for their Currie Cup opener against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

PREVIEW: Head coach of Argentina's rugby team Felipe Contepomi said on Thursday that the feats of the country's football side at the World Cup are an "inspiration" for his outfit as they prepare to face England in the Nations Champions in Santiago del Estero.

PREVIEW: Japan and France are preparing for a heavyweight arm-wrestle in Tokyo on Saturday, with the heat and humidity set to turn their Nations Championship contest into a forwards' battle.

SPOTLIGHT: Louis Rees-Zammit admits his return to rugby has not gone as smoothly as he had hoped, with the Welsh star conceding he is still searching for his best form almost a year after abandoning his NFL dream.

PREVIEW: Australia and Italy head into Saturday’s Nations Championship clash still searching for their first win of the tournament, and another defeat would deepen concerns about their respective trajectories heading into a crucial World Cup cycle.

PREVIEW: Stafford McDowall will captain a Scotland side showing a mammoth 14 changes in Saturday's Nations Championship international against Fiji at Murrayfield.

It has been a journey built on hard work, determination and unwavering belief for Ruben van Heerden.

PREVIEW: The final fixture of the Southern Hemisphere leg of the Nations Championship sees the Springboks welcome Wales to Durban on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: The 2026 edition of the Currie Cup gets underway this weekend with a blockbuster opening round of fixtures across the country.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has revealed his matchday squad for Saturday's Junior World Championship Final against France Under-20 in Tbilisi.

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Junior Bok utility back Luan Giliomee has learnt his fate after receiving a red card in the Junior World Championship semifinal against England.

MATCH REPORT: The SA Schools 'A' side emerged victorious after a 10-try thriller against SA Schools at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Thursday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Henry Pollock was once more left among the replacements as England coach Steve Borthwick named an unchanged starting team for Saturday's Nations Championship clash against Argentina in Santiago del Estero.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stafford McDowall will captain a Scotland side consisting of 14 changes as they round off the first block of 2026 Nations Championship games with a match against Fiji this Saturday at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

WATCH as Wales coach Steve Tandy explains what it will take for his team to overcome the world's top-ranked side, South Africa.

SPOTLIGHT: Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada was slapped with a two-match ban by World Rugby on Thursday for criticising the referee and Nations Championship scheduling after their heavy loss to New Zealand.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Lions bolstered their squad after securing the services of six players, including a Stormers scrumhalf ahead of the upcoming Currie Cup and United Rugby Championship seasons.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Italy made nine changes to their starting XV for their Nations Championship clash with Australia in Perth at the weekend, where head coach Gonzalo Quesada will be absent after copping a two-Test ban.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Flyhalf Jean-Luc du Plessis will captain the DHL Stormers XXIII as they play their historic first Currie Cup match against Griquas at DHL Stadium on Friday night.

NEWS: Record-breaking Test match referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has stood down from officiating with immediate effect to concentrate on treatment for a health issue.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales head coach Steve Tandy has revealed his team to play South Africa at Kings Park in round three of the Nations Championship.

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Fiji will be without one of their playmakers for this weekend's Nations Championship clash against Scotland.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Decorated flyhalf Beauden Barrett was once again omitted as New Zealand announced four starting changes on Thursday for the Nations Championship Test against Ireland in Auckland.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: France coach Fabien Galthie said that he was "not completely satisfied" with his team's scrum as he named a completely new front row to face Japan in Tokyo.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is rolling the dice at the exit door, sticking with Declan Meredith at flyhalf and dropping Fraser McReight to the bench in favour of hometown hero Carlo Tizzano.

WATCH as Wales forwards coach Danny Wilson explains how they hope to avoid another 'whitewash' like last November's humbling 0-73 loss to South Africa.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Game-breaking winger Robert Baloucoune returns from injury among nine starting changes to an Ireland side named for their Nations Championship Test against New Zealand.

It is challenging to find any obvious weakness in the Springboks set-up. However assistant coach Deon Davids admitted there are still areas that need to be ironed out ahead of their Nations Championship Round Three clash against Wales.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Currie Cup Premier Division gets underway with a clash between the Pumas and Sharks at Mbombela Stadium on Friday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has revealed the extent of the injury he sustained in Japan, admitting he feared the worst.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has shed light on the new World Rugby referee protocols during the Nations Championship following Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada's grievances after his team's defeat to the All Blacks.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheetahs head coach Frans Steyn has revealed his team for their Currie Cup opener against the Lions in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

OPINION: While the way Scotland held the Springboks in their Round Two Nations Championships clash at Loftus might give the rest of the rugby world hope, it should instead be viewed as exactly the opposite, writes Wynona Louw.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Inga Jim from Curro Delft in Cape Town (SA Schools Girls) and Hoërskool Standerton’s Angel Nxasane (SA Schools Girls ‘A’) will make history in Gqeberha on Thursday when they lead out their teams for their inaugural match against each other.

Keira Snyman, the 18-year-old daughter of former Springbok André Snyman, has been included in the Junior Springbok Women squad ahead of a two-Test series against the USA Women U20 in Stellenbosch.

INTERVIEW: The Springbok Women's team was visibly disappointed after their 19-26 defeat to the USA Women's Eagles at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: A five-minute block at the start of the second half in Saturday's clash with Italy shapes as the make-or-break moment in Joe Schmidt's bid to avoid an inglorious Wallabies record.

SPOTLIGHT: At 36, talk of slowing down is not the vocabulary of Cobus Reinach.

REACTION: Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote revealed the difference-maker in their Junior World Championship semifinal comeback against England on Monday evening to book their place in the Final against France. 

WATCH as Wales forwards coach Danny Wilson reveals what he expects from South Africa in the Shark Tank at the weekend.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks XV head coach Mike Vowles has revealed his matchday squad for Friday's Currie Cup opener against the Pumas at Mbombela Stadium.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Every young South African rugby player dreams of one day pulling on the green and gold alongside their heroes.

STAT ATTACK: Evan Roos versus Elrigh Louw is a debate that whips the fans into a frenzy as heated as the Handré Pollard and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu discourse.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks may be fully focused on their Nations Championship campaign, but head coach Rassie Erasmus already laying the groundwork for success against Argentina and the Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand.

SQUAD UPDATE: Wales head coach Steve Tandy has called up two players ahead of his side's Nations Championship Round Three clash against the Springboks at Kings Park on Saturday.

SQUAD UPDATE: Ireland have been boosted by the return of two of their star players ahead of their Nations Championship clash at Eden Park against New Zealand.

INJURY UPDATE: Scotland will be without three of their experienced players for their Round Three Nations Championship clash against Fiji.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Sharks secured the services of a Lions forward ahead of the upcoming Currie Cup and United Rugby Championship seasons.

OPINION: Test opportunities may have been few and far between for scrumhalf Embrose Papier, but he made proper use of his first one in eight years as the Springboks overcame Scotland at Loftus, writes Wynona Louw.

SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers XXIII will make their Currie Cup debut under the rebranded name, and they have made their goals clear for the 2026 campaign.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks have a unique ability to unite South Africa, and the country needs that sense of togetherness now more than ever.

CONTRACT EXTENSION: A player in line to make his Test debut for the Springboks against Wales this weekend decided his club playing future.

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Italy lock forward Niccolo Cannone learnt his fate following his red card against New Zealand in Round Two of the Nations Championship.

SA Rugby has acknowledged growing concerns over Springbok Test ticket prices and says it will conduct a comprehensive review of its ticketing strategy at the end of the 2026 season.

OPINION: The Springboks' 10-Test winning streak has provided Rassie Erasmus with further room to experiment – with four uncapped players selected for the next clash against Wales.

Since being named in the Nations Championship squad, there has been a sense of excitement around Vusi Moyo.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: After producing back-to-back impressive performances for the Springboks, Paul de Villiers is eager to continue his outstanding start in the green and gold.

WRAP: The Junior Boks overturned an eight-point halftime deficit to book their place in the Junior World Championship Final after defeating England U20 by 53-37 in the second semifinal.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the World Rugby Junior World Championship semifinal between South Africa U20 and England U20 at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi.

Henry Pollock is eyeing a starting spot in England’s back row as Steve Borthwick faces a clamour to promote his hat-trick hero from Saturday’s blitz of Fiji.

OPINION: Handré Pollard's Man of the Match display against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday may have done more than steer the Springboks to victor - it may have confirmed another piece of Rassie Erasmus' long-term World Cup puzzle.

SQUAD UPDATE: Olwethu Kosani (centre) has been forced to withdraw from the SA Schools squad due to injury, with his Sharks teammate Anesu Kuzonyei (utility back) called up from the SA Schools ‘A’ squad.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Vusi Moyo is one of four Springbok debutants who will face Wales in the Nations Championship at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday.

OPINION: Comeback victories, runaway wins, smashed records, and masterful (and underwhelming) performances - the weekend's rugby roster had it all.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok utility back Quan Horn faced his biggest Test yet at flyhalf against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday and emerged with valuable lessons.

WRAP: Wales and Scotland booked their place in the Fifth Place Final of the Junior World Championship after defeating Australia and Argentina, respectively.

SEMIFINALS PREVIEW: Following the conclusion of the pool stages, the top four sides will battle it out for a place in the Final whilst others will fight it out for the highest possible finish.

REACTION: Outgoing coach Joe Schmidt has resisted any temptation to send a Bernard Foley SOS as he attempts to avoid some unwanted Wallabies history in his final game as coach.

SPOTLIGHT: Rugby365 highlights the most prolific performers at the Under-18 Craven Week tournament and looks ahead to the annual SA Schools clash in Gqeberha.

OPINION: Scotland’s hopes of a first-ever win over the Springboks in South Africa – and first against the world champions since 2010 – ultimately fell short despite a bravura display in defeat in Pretoria.

SPOTLIGHT: The Junior Springboks will go into Monday's Junior World Championship semifinal against England in Georgia with confidence in their preparation, but also with a clear understanding of the improvements required after a demanding pool-stage campaign.

WRAP: The Pumas Women and Leopards Women continued with their impressive starts to the Pick n Pay Women's Super League 2, securing second consecutive victories on the road on Saturday, while the Valke Women scraped home against the Limpopo Blue Bulls Women in Polokwane.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: With the opening two legs of their season complete, Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has named a group of 49 players who will form part of the squad's next cycle of matches.

WRAP: A new Currie Cup First Division champion will be crowned in just under a fortnight’s time after the Griffons failed to make the semifinals, where the SWD Eagles will face the Leopards, and Eastern Province will host the Valke in next weekend’s playoffs after the league phase were completed over the weekend.

TRANSFER TALK: The Stormers are reportedly in talks with one of their former stalwarts to return to Cape Town.

REACTION: Springbok replacement lock Ben-Jason Dixon produced a rare lapse in judgement when he made head-on-head contact at a ruck shortly after halftime, earning a yellow card in a match South Africa eventually held on to win.

REACTION: Coach Dave Rennie gave New Zealand a "pass mark" after surging past Italy but says the All Blacks will need to be better to beat Ireland in the clash of two unbeaten Nations Championship teams next weekend.

REACTION: The Springboks' scrappy victory over Scotland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday may have exposed flaws, but for Rassie Erasmus, it served a bigger purpose than simply banking Nations Championship points.

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli looks at two players who have ticked Rassie Erasmus's depth boxes over the last few weeks.

MATCH REPORT: Argentina snuffed out the brief Welsh rugby revival on Saturday with a 35-21 win in San Juan to conclude the second round of the Nations Championship.

REACTION: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend cut a deflated figure after his side's 28-42 defeat to the Springboks in Round Two of the Nations Championship at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Springbok Women missed out on a series victory after suffering a 19-26 defeat to the USA at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

OPINION: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus made wholesale changes for the match against Scotland and there were a few scary moments.

REACTION: Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has labelled his side's latest Test loss "soul destroying" after France stormed from behind to consign Australia to a sixth consecutive defeat.

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks survived a spirited Scotland outfit to emerge victorious by 42-28 in Round Two of the Nations Championship in front of 45,053 strong at Loftus Versfeld.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Nations Championship Round Two encounter between South Africa and Scotland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

MATCH REPORT: Benhard Janse van Rensburg kicked off his Test journey with a try as England smashed Fiji 73-8 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.

NEWS: The rugby fraternity has as been rocked by tragedy after French Pro D2 club AS Béziers Hérault confirmed the passing of prop Luqobo Makwedini at the age of 20.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Nations Championship Round Two encounter between Fiji and England in Liverpool.

INJURY UPDATE: The Springboks lost one of their outside backs ahead of their Nations Championship clash against Scotland.

REACTION: Ireland coach Andy Farrell admitted Saturday the 36-20 scoreline against Japan flattered his much-changed team and he was relieved to get the win, but credited the grit of his players who stuck to their task.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the second Test match between South Africa Women and USA Women at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

SPOTLIGHT: Ten players who were part of the two squads last year have been included in the SA Schools teams of the Class of 2026 following another highly successful Under-18 Craven Week at Grey High School in Gqeberha.

WRAP: Western Province scored six tries to beat Western Province XV in the final match of the Under-18 Craven Week at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: A new-look Ireland grind out a 36-20 victory over an energetic Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday to stretch their win streak to six.

TEAM UPDATE: Scotland have made a late change to their matchday squad ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship Round Two showdown against the Springbok in Pretoria.

MATCH REPORT: Australia surrendered a 21-12 halftime lead to go down by 26-42 against France in the Nations Championship at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has made four personnel changes to his starting team for their Junior World Championship semifinal against England in Tbilisi on Monday evening, as the SA Under-20s aim to secure a place in the tournament Final.

There may be no greater endorsement of Rassie Erasmus than the words of Springbok captain and two-time World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit.

OPINION: Fabian Galthié’s much-changed French side secured a first win of the 2026 Nations Championship with a comprehensive 42–26 dismantling of Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium.

OPINION: The Wallabies have suffered a second consecutive defeat in the Nations Championship, with France completing a second-half comeback to win 42-26 at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Nations Championship Round Two encounter between Australia and France in Brisbane.

SPOTLIGHT: Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu may have faced the Springboks twice already in his career, but he is under no illusion about the magnitude of Saturday's Nations Championship clash.

OPINION: The Springboks are favourites by a good mile, and who wouldn't want to be branded the underdogs against the world champions? It removes the shackles, it eases the pressure, and it spikes motivation. It gives a license to thrill.

OPINION: Round 2 of the Nations Championship kicked off in Wellington, and a gruelling, tight opening half made way for a second-half breakout from the All Blacks.

MATCH REPORT: The All Blacks maintained their flawless record against Italy with a commanding 47-17 victory in their Nations Championship Round Two clash in Wellington on Saturday.

NEWS: South Africa's franchises have learned who they will face in the opening rounds of the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Nations Championship Round Two encounter between New Zealand and Italy in Wellington.

PREVIEW: History will be made at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday when South Africa host Scotland in Pretoria for the first time in Test rugby, but it won't only be the venue making headlines.

PREVIEW: Australia might "blow hot and cold", but they cannot be taken lightly, France coach Fabien Galthie says, with both teams desperate to bounce back from gut-wrenching defeats when they meet in the Nations Championship on Saturday.

She will extend her Springbok Women record as most capped prop to 44 Tests, but for Yonela Ngxingolo, it makes no difference if she is doing it off the bench or in the starting team when they take on the USA Eagles at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: After a year away, Edwill van der Merwe will tick off two career firsts while looking to strengthen his case for a permanent place in South Africa's fiercely competitive back three.

WRAP: The Youth Weeks programme will conclude at Grey High on Saturday, when all 16 male teams compete in the last round of the U18 Craven Week tournament.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENTS: Six members from last year’s SA U18 Girls squad have been included in the first SA Schools Girls groups named by SA Rugby at the conclusion of yet another U18 Girls Week in Gqeberha.

PREVIEW: All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said he won't be caught out by an under-par Italian performance in the opening round of the Nations Championship when the two teams meet in Wellington on Saturday.

ROUND TWO PREVIEW: England coach Steve Borthwick understands why a five-match losing streak means his own position is being called into question but insists his focus is only on Saturday's match against Fiji.

PREVIEW: The Springbok Women will be aiming to wrap up their first-ever Test series win over the USA when the sides clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

PREVIEW: World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's second rounds of the Nations Championship and World Rugby Nations Cup.

ROUND TWO PREVIEW: Harlequins lock Guido Petti will become the sixth player to reach 100 caps for the Pumas when he starts against Wales in the Nations Championship this weekend in San Juan.

PREVIEW: Ireland coach Andy Farrell says Japan are "bang in form" and pose a threat, but Eddie Jones' side will need something special to topple a team on a five-match win streak when they meet on Saturday.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will enter uncharted territory on Saturday when he sends out a Springbok team for a record-breaking 55th time as head coach - the most of any coach since South Africa’s first Test match in 1891.

WRAP: Western Province XV overturned a nine-point half-time deficit to beat the Golden Lions on day four of the FNB U18 Craven Week, while the Griffons, Pumas and Blue Bulls were also victorious at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Thursday

SPOTLIGHT: Scotland flank Rory Darge says he understands the challenge that awaits his team’s forward pack when they face South Africa in Round Two of the Nations Championship at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

WATCH as Scotland coach Gregor Townsend explains how close he came to a 7-1 bench split for the face-off against South Africa.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks might well be in the middle of the inaugural Nations Championship, but head coach Rassie Erasmus already has his gaze fixed on The Greatest Rivalry against New Zealand.

SPOTLIGHT: The strong rugby bond between South Africa and Georgia was further strengthened on Thursday when the Junior Springbok assistant coaches hosted a highly successful coaching seminar at the team’s hotel in Tbilisi.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales head coach Steve Tandy has announced his team to play Argentina at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario in round two of the Nations Championship on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Harlequins lock Guido Petti will become the sixth Argentina player to reach 100 caps when he starts against Wales in the Nations Championship this weekend in San Juan, the Argentine Rugby Union announced on Thursday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has tweaked his starting line-up for Saturday’s second Test against the USA Eagles Women at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

SPOTLIGHT: After months of grief, setbacks and uncertainty, Wilco Louw returns to the Springbok front row this weekend against Scotland as he also bids farewell to his home for the last three years.

Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting line-up for Saturday’s meeting with South Africa in Pretoria, as his side prepare for a first clash with the double world champions on South African soil since 2014.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face Fiji in Round Two of the Nations Championship at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on Saturday.

Thanks to a strong Bulls contingent in the squad, South Africa have first-hand knowledge of the threats posed by a Scotland side built around the 19 Glasgow Warriors included in the squad.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: France coach Fabien Galthie made seven changes to his starting side Thursday for their Nations Championship clash with Australia and a key positional switch with star playmaker Matthieu Jalibert moved to fullback.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Wales’ most-prestigious rugby school is under threat of closure it as been reported that they are in debt to the tune of £1 million. 

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Japan kept university student flyhalf Ryunosuke Ito in their starting line-up named Thursday to face Ireland in the Nations Championship, as head coach Eddie Jones returns from suspension.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Italy recalled fullback Tommaso Allan and wing Louis Lynagh for their Nations Championship match against New Zealand, two of three changes to the side that started the opening defeat to Japan.

NEWS: South Africa’s promising Junior Springbok prop Kai Pratt’s career could face a major setback after he tested positive for an anabolic steroid.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: New Zealand coach Dave Rennie on Thursday made five changes to his starting team for the Nations Championship Test against Italy, while shaking up his replacements bench.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallaby head coach Joe Schmidt has revealed his matchday squad for Saturday's clash against France.

SPOTLIGHT: Taking on the game's top-ranked team on their home turn is already an gigantesque task.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ireland coach Andy Farrell made nine changes to his starting side to face Japan in the Nations Championship this weekend, with Tadhg Beirne named to lead them out as captain for the first time.

OPINION: In the Springboks' 45-21 demolition of England, flyhalf Manie Libbok showed that he's not just your man when it comes to the flashy and the extraordinary on attack.

VIDEO: Ntuthuko Mchunu's outstanding United Rugby Championship campaign has earned him another Springbok opportunity after one of the best seasons by a prop in the competition.

WRAP: Western Province edged the Sharks on the third day of the FNB U18 Craven Week in Gqeberha, while the Leopards, Eastern Province and Free State were also among the winners at Grey High School on Wednesday.

FACTFINDING: Jan de Koning does some 'deep diving' as the latest episode of the SARU Test ticket pricing saga escalates.

REACTION: Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote praised his side’s resilience and attacking intent after they defeated Wales in their final pool match at the Junior World Championship in Georgia, securing a place in the semifinals against England.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Innovation has become synonymous with South African rugby, and it is no different in the women's game.

The Springboks may have home-ground advantage at Loftus Versfeld this weekend, but Duane Vermeulen believes the large Bulls contingent in the squad know better than anyone that Scotland will be anything but easy opponents.

EXCLUSIVE: Former Edinburgh and Scotland prop WP Nel chatted to Rugby365 ahead of his former team's Nations Championship showdown against the Boks at Loftus Versfeld this weekend.

Few players have divided opinion among Springbok fans quite like Evan Roos.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Queensland Reds have secured the services of Tom Hooper in a coup for Australian rugby but will have to patient as the Wallabies flanker plays two more seasons in England.

MATCH REPORT: The Junior Springboks fought back from an early 14-point deficit to emerge victorious and book their place in the Junior World Championship semifinals with a 52-33 victory against a spirited Wales Under-20 side.

NEWS: Double World Cup-winner Conrad Smith secured a position in New Zealand Rugby.

DAY TWO WRAP: The Golden Lions edged the Blue Bulls on day two of the U18 Craven Week, while Border, Griquas and Western Province XV were also among the winners at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Tuesday.

After an opening weekend that produced 54 tries and 384 points across six Nations Championship Tests, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes World Rugby's latest law changes are already transforming the sport.

NEWS: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has shed light on a star player's availability ahead of Round Two of the Nations Championship against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Paul de Villiers' dream Test debut, against England at Ellis Park last weekend, came without a week of nerves.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the World Rugby Junior World Championship Round Three encounter between South Africa U20 and Wales U20 at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi.

OPINION: Genius: 'The set of qualities that makes a person different from others.'

The Springbok Women produced a dominant display to beat the USA 34-21 at Ellis Park on Saturday, but head coach Swys de Bruin believes his side's late lapse could ultimately benefit them.

SPOTLIGHT: The Wallabies will be forced into another playmaking reshuffle after flyhalf Carter Gordon was ruled out of the next two Tests with a calf injury.

NEWS: World Rugby is debuting a remote Television Match Official (TMO) hub at the Nations Cup and Junior World Championship events.

VIDEO: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus insists this week's team selection is about preparing for the 2027 Rugby World Cup rather than finding the perfect combination to beat Scotland.

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli dissects Rassie Erasmus' latest Springbok matchday squad ahead of the Nations Championship showdown against Scotland.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Stormers XXIII secured the services of an experienced trio ahead of the 2026 Currie Cup season.

OPINION: Springbok superstar Damian Willemse not only brilliantly capped his 50th Test in a Springbok jersey with a flawless performance, but also erased any lingering doubt as to his best position.

INJURY UPDATE: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that a Springbok stalwart will miss South Africa's entire July Nations Championship schedule.

TEAM UPDATE: England head coach Steve Borthwick has revealed fullback George Furbank's replacement following a raft of injuries.

WRAP: Free State were the biggest winners on day one of the U18 Craven Week at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Monday, while Western Province, Boland and the Sharks also recorded victories.

SPOTLIGHT: A lot has changed since Embrose Papier made his Springbok debut in 2018.

INJURY UPDATE: France's record try scorer Damian Penaud will miss the rest of the southern leg of the Nations Championship with a calf injury, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced on Monday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed his matchday squad for Saturday's Nations Championship Round Two showdown against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld.

PREVIEW: The Junior Boks will look to top their group when they meet Wales in their final pool match of the Junior World Championship in Tbilisi.

SPOTLIGHT: When Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth were ruled out shortly before kick-off against England on Saturday, Cameron Hanekom was thrust into one of the biggest occasions of his career.

SPOTLIGHT: The gap at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings will be narrowed on Monday after the first round of the Nations Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: Tim Horan has tossed up Ryan Lonergan as a kicking solution as the Wallabies prepare to fend off the French and avoid a 10-year Test low.

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli takes a closer look at the Springboks' adaptability after their victory over England.

OPINION: The first round of the inaugural Nations Championship featured thrill-a-minute displays, upsets, and belligerently dominant performances.

INJURY UPDATE: Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu will be sidelined for the 2026 Test season after sustaining a hamstring injury while playing for Chiefs Manawa against Hurricanes Poua on June 27.

SQUAD UPDATE: Ireland will be without one of their front row stalwarts ahead of their Round Two Nations Championship clash against Japan.

REACTION: Fehi Fineanganofo's memorable All Blacks debut against France has reinforced his determination to stay in New Zealand, with his agent continuing to work on a release from his Newcastle contract to keep his World Cup hopes alive.

REACTION: Damian Willemse says protecting the Springboks' proud Ellis Park record was the driving force behind Saturday's 45-21 demolition of England, even on a night that marked his 50th Test appearance.

OPINION: The Springboks outclassed England at Ellis Park by 45-21 in the Nations Championship, but it wasn't smooth sailing throughout the 80.

ROUND ONE WRAP: This weekend marked the beginning of the World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 and 59 tries across six absorbing encounters made it an unforgettable opening round of action.

REACTION: Cheslin Kolbe marked his 50th Springbok appearance in fitting fashion on Saturday, scoring a spectacular first-half try and adding five conversions as South Africa dismantled England 45-21 at Ellis Park.

WRAP: The SWD Eagles underlined their semifinal credentials in the penultimate round of the Currie Cup First Division league action with a commanding 87-17 victory over the Border Bulldogs at Outeniqua Park in George on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Boland outplayed the Stormers XXIII 54-26 in a Currie Cup warm-up match at the Boland Rugby Stadium in Wellington on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has made six changes to the starting XV and two more on the bench for Tuesday’s crucial World U20 Championship Pool A clash against Wales in Tbilisi.

MATCH REPORT: Prop Pierre Schoeman scored for Scotland on the occasion of his 50th Test as they hammered Argentina with a record score of 47-38 in the Nations Championship in Cordoba on Saturday.

REACTION: England head coach Steve Borthwick admitted he found it painful to watch his side slump to a 21-45 defeat to the Springboks in the Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.

REACTION: Coach Joe Schmidt says Australia must be better at taking their opportunities as players rallied around Ben Donaldson after he missed a crucial late penalty against Ireland.

INJURY UPDATE: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is sweating over the fitness of Ox Nché after the loosehead prop limped off early in South Africa's 45-21 victory over England at Ellis Park on Saturday.

REACTION: Dave Rennie said he felt "relief" after New Zealand edged France 34-32 in their Nations Championship opener on Saturday, his first game in charge of the All Blacks.

OPINION: Scotland conquered the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes emphatically, with Gregor Townsend’s men overpowering Argentina 47-38 after a sensational all-round performance.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Nations Championship Round One encounter between Argentina and Scotland at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Córdoba.

OPINION: South Africa condemned England to their fifth Test loss in a row with a 45-21 win at Ellis Park in the Nations Championship on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks scored seven tries on their way to a 45-21 bonus-point win over England in their Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Nations Championship Round One encounter between South Africa and England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

MATCH REPORT: Jac Morgan scored two tries as Wales beat Fiji 39-24 in their opening Nations Championship match in Cardiff on Saturday.

REACTION: Andy Farrell said he was proud of Ireland's character Saturday after they clawed to a tense 33-31 win over Australia, but admitted there were plenty of problems to fix.

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks Women secured their first home victory of the season, beating USA 34-21 at Ellis Park on Saturday.

NEWS: The Springboks have suffered a double blow ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park.

The Springboks may enter Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England as overwhelming favourites, but captain Siya Kolisi insists nobody inside the South African camp is buying into the hype.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Test match between South Africa Women and USA Women at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

OPINION: The Wallabies have fallen agonisingly short of a Nations Championship win against Ireland, with replacement Ben Donaldson missing a last-gasp shot at goal in a 31-33 defeat at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

OPINION: There was very little to separate these two sides before kick-off and so it played out at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, although the Wallabies were out of the blocks quicker.

MATCH REPORT: Tom Clarkson scored a late converted try as Ireland battled to a riveting 33-31 victory over Australia on Saturday to kickstart their Nations Championship campaign with a bang.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Nations Championship Round One encounter between Australia and Ireland at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

INJURY UPDATE: England will be without one of their backline players when they face the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Japan beat Italy 27-10 to make an impressive start to their Nations Championship campaign in Tokyo on Saturday, with coach Eddie Jones absent through suspension.

OPINION: France flew out of the blocks in what was a classic encounter in Christchurch, but defensive lapses and some costly errors ultimately saw the All Blacks take this one 34-32.

OPINION: The All Blacks have kicked off their inaugural 2026 Nations Championship campaign with a hard-fought 34-32 victory over France at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch.

TRANSFER NEWS: La Rochelle, who finished sixth and were knocked out in the Top 14 play-offs, officially announced nine new signings for next season, including Scotland international Ben Healy and Springbok lock Salmaan Moerat.

The only visible reminder that eight years have passed since Siya Kolisi first captained the Springboks against England at Ellis Park is a little more grey in his hair. The nerves, however, remain exactly the same.

MATCH REPORT: Dave Rennie's reign as All Blacks head coach began with a hard-fought 34-32 victory over France in the opening match of the Nations Championship at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A lot has been said and written about a certain loose forward who will run onto the hallowed turf of Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon, and the impact the player will have on the Test match.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Nations Championship Round One encounter between New Zealand and France at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch.

PREVIEW: Los Pumas will welcome Gregor Townsend's Scotland to the city of Cordoba in Round One of the Nations Championship.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: England captain Jamie George is confident his team has done the necessary preparations to cope with the high altitude at Ellis Park on Saturday.

TEAM UPDATE: The All Blacks have suffered a massive setback hours before the Nations Championship opener against France at One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch.

SPOTLIGHT: Toulouse, who have just won their fourth straight French title, have been fined 2.88 million euros (US$3.3 milion dollars) for violations of the Top 14 "salary cap", the National Rugby League (LNR) said Friday.

SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's opening rounds of the Nations Championship 2026 and World Rugby Nations Cup 2026.

PREVIEW: This Saturday promises to be one for the history books as the Springbok Women take on the USA Eagles at Ellis Park.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin says Babalwa Latsha's exceptional rugby knowledge, coupled with her outstanding leadership qualities, made her the obvious choice to captain the national side for the 2026 season.

ROUND ONE PREVIEW: Skipper Harry Wilson has placed the onus squarely on his forwards to provide the platform for the Wallabies' silky backs to produce the magic in a pivotal Nations Championship opener against Ireland.

A refreshed Manie Libbok believes his move to Japan has given him the perfect platform to return to the Springboks.

ROUND ONE PREVIEW: Louis Rees-Zammit is back on the wing for Wales's Nations Championship opener against Fiji in Cardiff on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made a wholesale changes for his team's Nations Championship opener against Scotland.

UPDATE: The low demand for tickets at Ellis Park, venue for South Africa's Nations Championship opener against England on Saturday, has forced the South African Rugby Union to slash prices.

PREVIEW, ROUND ONE: The Dave Rennie era begins against an old foe as One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch get its Test debut when New Zealand host France in the Nations Championship opener on Saturday.

ROUND ONE PREVIEW: The Nations Championship opens with one of rugby’s biggest rivalries as South Africa and England collide at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

PREVIEW: Banned Japan coach Eddie Jones will be absent as his team begin their Nations Championship campaign in Tokyo on Saturday against an Italy side looking to build on Six Nations success.

TRANSFER NEWS: Top 14 outfit and Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles announced the signings of six players, including a Stormers centre.

OPINION: "Focussing on ourselves" is right up there when it comes to rugby cliches, and as stale as the saying may be, England have no choice but to do just that ahead of their Nations Championship opener against the Springboks.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: England head coach Steve Borthwick has revealed his reasons behind naming Henry Pollock on the bench for the Nations Championship opener against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

WRAP: The Junior Springboks ensured qualification for the Junior World Championship semifinals after defeating hosts Georgia by 33-5 in a hard fought encounter.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the World Rugby Junior World Championship Round Two encounter between South Africa U20 and Georgia U20 at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi.

WRAP: The Blue Bulls and Western Province claimed important wins in the second round of the FNB U16 Girls Week at Kearsney College in Botha's Hill near Durban on Thursday and will meet in the main match on the final day of the tournament on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face South Africa on Saturday 4 July at Ellis Park.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Babalwa Latsha, the most-capped Springbok Women tighthead prop, will not only anchor the South African scrum for the 41st time when they face the USA Eagles Women at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday, but she has also been named as team captain for the 2026 season.

REACTION: The departure from the Sharks of 15-times capped Springbok Aphelele Fassi is not 'breaking news'. His new club is.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: There will be two significant milestones when Scotland take to the field against Argentina in the Nations Championship opener on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales head coach Steve Tandy announced the Wales team to play Fiji in the opening round of the Nations Championship.

PREVIEW: Two rounds remain before the Currie Cup First Division moves into play-off mode, with qualification for the semifinals and home ground advantage key as five of the six teams jockey for final positions.

WATCH as Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele and utility back Markus Muller discuss what they learned from training with the back-to-back world champion Springboks.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Italy named debutants Alessandro Ortombina and Malik Faissal to start against Japan in their Nations Championship opener in Tokyo as they look to build on their Six Nations success.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: France recalled their record try scorer, Damian Penaud, on Thursday for their Nations Championship clash with New Zealand in a starting side stacked with Bordeaux-Begles players.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Jock Campbell has emerged from almost four years in the international rugby wilderness to snare the prized fullback role for the Wallabies' Nations Championship opener against Ireland.

They say props improve like fine wine, but at just 22, Zach Porthen is already accelerating that timeline, evolving into a trusted Springbok after only a handful of Tests.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Japan forwards coach Neal Hatley named uncapped student flyhalf Ryunosuke Ito to start against Italy in their Nations Championship opener in Tokyo, with banned head coach Eddie Jones absent.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Dave Rennie has revealed his first New Zealand matchday squad in Christchurch.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ireland coach Andy Farrell rewarded Sam Prendergast for his stellar club form by picking him as playmaker for their Nations Championship opener against Australia in a starting XV dominated by Leinster players.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: In their first ever outing against the Women’s Springboks on South African soil, the Eagles will kick off the first match of this two-Test Tour in Johannesburg’s iconic Ellis Park Stadium.

Fresh from three seasons in the English Premiership, Springbok prop Thomas du Toit has become one of South Africa's most valuable intelligence sources ahead of Saturday's Test against England.

WATCH as Liam McTiernan, the EPCR's Director of Legal, Governance & Regulation, chats to Jan de Koning about the value of the format change.

PREVIEW: The first round of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026 was one to savour for defending champions South Africa.

SPOTLIGHT: Bath confirmed the appointment of Mike Prendergast as their new backs and attack coach.

NEWS: The Wales squad have resolved their dispute with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) over match fees ahead of their Nations Championship opener against Fiji.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes Cheslin Kolbe has spent his entire career proving that heart matters far more than size.

England insist the presence of former coaches Felix Jones and Joe Lewis in the Springbok set-up won't give the world champions an unfair advantage ahead of the Nations Championship. 

SPOTLIGHT: England lock Alex Coles says he’s relishing the opportunity to go up against the Springbok second-row pairing of Eben Etzebeth and Ruan Nortjé in the Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers, Bulls and Lions' road to the European Champions Cup glory have been confirmed following the Pool draws for the new season on Wednesday.    

SPOTLIGHT: All Black defence coach Tana Umaga hasn’t leaned on his experience playing in France much when preparing his team for this weekend’s Nations Championship opener.

WATCH as Jan de Koning sits down for a one-on-one with EPCR CEO Jacques Raynaud to discuss the future of SA teams in Europe.

SPOTLIGHT: Rugby365 breaks down the provincial teams by school ahead of the Under-18 Craven Week tournament in Gqeberha next week.

SPOTLIGHT: Rassie Erasmus rarely makes appointments without a clear purpose, and the arrival of former England analyst Joe Lewis appears to be another calculated move by the Springbok mastermind.

SPOTLIGHT: England loose forward Henry Pollock has been at the centre of conversation ahead of the Nations Championship opener against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Super Rugby Pacific confirmed a revamped competition structure for the 2027 season, featuring an expanded regular season and a new high-stakes Finals Series.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springbok Women concluded another fruitful training day at St. John’s College in Johannesburg on Tuesday with a lot of focus on defence, an area assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt feels they need to dominate in their Test against USA Eagles at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Benhard Janse van Rensburg did not leave the Springbok picture because South Africa lost interest. Rassie Erasmus revealed the Bristol centre was in the Bok conversation, but without a guaranteed Test cap on offer, the powerful midfielder chose the certainty of England selection.

SPOTLIGHT: The Cheetahs announced several additions to their player roster ahead of the 2026 Currie Cup season.

NEWS: English Prem rugby club Exeter have been sold to Black Knight Rugby, whose US-based parent company are owners of Premier League football side Bournemouth, it was announced Tuesday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has revealed his team to face hosts Georgia in Thursday’s second-round Junior World Championship clash in Tbilisi.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus insists Manie Libbok is the ideal flyhalf to unlock England this weekend, while stressing that Handré Pollard remains firmly in South Africa's plans despite missing out on the starting XV.

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT: For the Springboks, playing at altitude is a massive advantage, but England revealed a trick up their sleeves to combat it.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks will kick off their Nations Championship campaign against England at Ellis Park on Saturday, and while making a statement in the new biennial competition alone should be the fuel going into the weekend, a win over the world champion Boks will also drive the English after four straight defeats.

SPOTLIGHT: Wales head coach Steve Tandy boosted his coaching group with the addition of a former player ahead of the Nations Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: Ahead of the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Pool Draws for the 2026/27 season, EPCR has confirmed the Tier 1 clubs for the Champions Cup draw, the invitee clubs for the EPCR Challenge Cup, and two tournament rule changes that will come into effect for the new season.

NEWS: A Springbok loose forward has been called up to the national squad for the Nations Championship as additional forward cover.

While England will back themselves to go toe-to-toe with the Springboks in the Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday, the visitors still have huge respect for the two-time World Cup winners.

SPOTLIGHT: Lock Jeremy Williams has been left sporting a black eye and grazed face as the Wallabies up the intensity ahead of a high-stakes Nations Championship opener against Ireland.

SPOTLIGHT: England are the only northern hemisphere side to have won the men's Rugby World Cup, in Australia in 2003, but the inaugural Nations Championship provides an opportunity for one of them to put down a marker by winning it a year out from the 2027 edition.

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli dissects the Springboks' matchday squad for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park.

REACTION: Young lock Riley Norton had done enough to force his way into the Springbok team for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park, only for a devastating training-ground injury to end those plans and sideline him for a number of weeks.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Byrhandré Dolf believes her return from the sevens circuit has made her a more complete player, and the Springbok Women utility back is eager to showcase those improvements when South Africa face the USA at Ellis Park on Saturday.

NEWS: France skipper Antoine Dupont will not play in any of the upcoming Nations Championship matches, the French rugby federation announced Monday.

REACTION: The South African Rugby Union is putting on a brave face, as the demand for Test tickets ahead of the international season has slowed down to a trickle.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMNT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team to face England in the Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Zachary Porthen will be the next Wilco Louw.

DAY ONE WRAP: The Golden Lions, Blue Bulls and Western Province were among the biggest winners on the opening day of the annual U16 Grant Khomo Week staged at Kearsney College near Durban on Monday.

NEWS: Former title-winning mentor Michael Cheika seems an obvious target as the Waratahs hunt for a new coach after parting ways with Dan McKellar following two underwhelming Super Rugby Pacific seasons.

SPOTLIGHT: How to best weaponise Taniela Tupou is the Wallabies' luxury selection headache ahead of a fierce forwards challenge in Saturday's sold-out showdown with Ireland in Sydney.

OPINION: The Springboks will have their own demons to exorcise when they travel to Ellis Park for the Nations Championship opener against England on Saturday.

The U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg has welcomed the Springboks ahead of their historic trip to the United States later this year, describing the occasion as a landmark moment for the sport.

OPINION: Every school rugby season begins with expectation, but only a handful of First XVs possess the pedigree to dominate the national conversation.

WRAP: The SWD Eagles surged to the top of the Currie Cup First Division standings with an emphatic victory over the Griffons in Welkom on Saturday, while the Valke put down a marker against Border at home, and Eastern Province moved into third with a solid win over the Leopards.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: France confirmed their Nations Championship squad with the addition of nine players from Top 14 champions Toulouse.

Toulouse flyhalf Romain Ntamack wants his club team-mates to carry their "energy" from lifting a fourth-straight Top 14 on Saturday to this July's Nations Championship campaign with France.

NEWS: Wales head coach Steve Tandy says he will trim his squad for the upcoming Nations Championship early next week after assessing his players following their 33-31 victory over the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium.

Coach Dave Rennie said on Sunday he only has time to implement a "simple structure" for his first assignment in charge of the All Blacks, a heavyweight showdown with France.

REACTION: "The players showed great intent from the start." That was the biggest takeaway for Junior Springboks coach Kevin Foote after his side stormed to a 104-7 victory over Uruguay to launch their World Rugby U20 Championship title defence in Tbilisi on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Hooker Peato Mauvaka scored twice as Toulouse held on to beat Montpellier 28-20 for a record-equalling fourth-straight French Top 14 rugby title in a final interrupted by a thunderstorm.

WRAP, DAY ONE: The Junior Springboks launched the defence of their World Rugby U20 Championship title in emphatic fashion, demolishing Uruguay 104-7 in a ruthless opening-round performance in Georgia on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the World Rugby Junior World Championship encounter between South Africa U20 and Uruguay U20 at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi.

OPINION: Wales have warmed up for their Nations Championship opener against Fiji in Cardiff next week with a 33-31 win against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the match between the Barbarians and Wales at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

MATCH REPORT: Wales received a timely confidence boost with a thrilling 33-31 victory over the Barbarians ahead of the Nations Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers XXIII (formerly Western Province), who will compete in the Currie Cup for the very first time this season under the new name, confirmed their coaching panel for the upcoming campaign.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has named an exciting and experienced squad of 30 players for the two Tests against the USA in Johannesburg and Pretoria early next month.

SPOTLIGHT: Jamie George has criticised his Saracens teammate Totoa Auvaa’s “unacceptable” behaviour during a nightclub incident, which led to cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped by England, but insisted he was “a good kid”.

OPINION: For Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus, it's never been a case of 'out with the old and in with the new' but about building depth with the next World Cup in mind.

SPOTLIGHT: Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell said the team was in "good shape and good form" on Saturday after their long trek to Australia for the start of the Nations Championship.

EXCLUSIVE: The 2026 season is shaping up to be an incredible one for the Springbok Women.

NEWS: Aside from an incredible home Test schedule, the Springbok Women will also travel to Italy to face the Azzurre at the Stadio Omero Tognon in Fontanafredda.

PREVIEW: Montpellier head coach Joan Caudullo wants his side to "prepare for war" against favourites Toulouse in the French Top 14 Final on Saturday as the record 24-time champions eye a fourth-straght title.

TRANSFER TALK: The Lions may lose the services of one of their seasoned second rowers to an English Prem outfit.

NEWS: Saracens academy player Totoa Auvaa has avoided formal disciplinary over the nightclub incident which led to England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped from Test duty, the Prem rugby club announced.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Sharks will enter the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship season without one of their seasoned campaigners.

PREVIEW: When the Barbarians and Wales meet on Saturday, one man who will want to put in an extra shift is George North.

PREVIEW: The Junior Springboks will start their Junior World Championship title defence against Uruguay at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia.

NEWS: It's official. Werner Kok has a new home.

INTERVIEW: When Vusi Moyo was part of the King Edward VII (KES) first XV rugby side in 2023 and 2024, he had already emerged as a promising young flyhalf, and many viewed him as a prospect.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus was satisfied that the necessary building blocks were in place as the squad prepares to switch into full Test mode before next week’s competition opener against England at Ellis Park.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Experienced prop Rambo Kubheka will lead the Junior Springboks when they face Uruguay in their opening Pool A match of the 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship in Tbilisi, Georgia on Saturday.

NEWS: Thirteen of the top schoolboy players in South Africa are set to join the Stormers Rugby Institute in 2027.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Head coach Steve Tandy has announced his Wales side to play Barbarian at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, June 27.

SPOTLIGHT: Siya Kolisi says the day he first captained the Springboks against England at Ellis Park “changed my life” — and eight years later, he returns to the same stage as one of the most successful leaders in rugby history.

UPDATE: Three-Test Springbok Asenathi Ntlabakanye was thrown under the bus by his team's doctor in the now infamous doping saga that resulted in his 18-month ban.

SPOTLIGHT: Late-blooming Declan Meredith has taken the longest of routes to the Wallabies squad and now wants to make the most of his opportunity.

SPOTLIGHT: Newly appointed Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele praised the impact that 2025 skipper Riley Norton had on him and the team ahead of their World Rugby Under-20 title defence in Georgia.

SPOTLIGHT: If an All Black coach praises you sincerely, you must be doing something right.

SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks have called on South Africans to unite behind Bafana Bafana following the national football team's historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage.

INJURY UPDATE: Wales will be without one of their front row players for the upcoming Nations Championship.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok double World Cup winner Faf de Klerk will captain Barbarian F.C. when they host Wales at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday.

NEWS: South Africa's top junior players are set to light up the U16 Grant Khomo Week and U16 Girls Week tournaments staged at Kearsney College in KwaZulu-Natal next week, when 38 teams from across the country will converge on the town of Botha’s Hill near Durban.

PREVIEW: The top two teams after two rounds of Currie Cup First Division action, the Griffons and SWD Eagles, are on a collision course this weekend as the league phase of the competition passes the halfway point.

NEWS: The Cheetahs have announced some key contract renewals as they build for the future.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus explains why the Junior Bok captain Riley Norton was preferred to JJ Van der Mescht.

SPOTLIGHT: The surge into the top ten on the world rankings at the last Women’s Rugby World Cup was one thing, but now the Springbok Women are driven to improve even further into the single digits of the pecking order in 2026.

England depart for their summer tour on Wednesday with a no-excuses policy, despite embarking on a 25,000-mile itinerary spanning three continents.

The introduction of the Nations Championship will bring something entirely new to international rugby: a league table where every Test match carries points, standings matter, and bonus points could ultimately decide who reaches the final.

INTERVIEW: Legendary Argentina flyhalf Felipe Contepomi says teams need to be brave against the Springboks, who have combined an evolution on attack with their traditional strengths.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has unveiled a 34-man squad for Los Pumas' opening Nations Championship clash against Scotland in Córdoba on July 4, with a mix of established internationals, returning players and exciting uncapped prospects.

NEWS: The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) loose forward Liam Santos has been handed a three-year ban after testing positive for prohibited anabolic steroids.

NEWS: Wales head coach Steve Tandy selected his captain for the upcoming Nations Championship.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday reports about Antoine Dupont's participation in the Nations Championship was "bordering on annoying" after he named a preliminary squad for the three Tests in July.

NEWS: Moana Pasifika will not play Super Rugby in 2027 after a last-minute bid to rescue the financially troubled franchise failed, New Zealand Rugby said on Wednesday.

SPOTLIGHT: As the Springboks turn their attention from the Barbarians to England, memories of one of the most extraordinary Test matches ever played at Ellis Park inevitably come flooding back.

TRANSFER NEWS: Lions second-row Ruben Schoeman is set to bid farewell to Johannesburg after securing a move to France.

SPOTLIGHT: Newly appointed Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele revealed the impact double World Cup winner Malcolm Marx had on his game.

Ardie Savea has spoken candidly about the honour of captaining the All Blacks during the upcoming Nations Championship, describing the appointment as both humbling and deeply meaningful for his family and Pasifika community.

REACTION: Uncapped wing Fehi Fineanganofo is hoping to get out of his contract to pursue a place at the 2027 World Cup.

WATCH as Bulls coach Johan Ackermann speaks to @JanDKrugby about overcoming the disappointment of losing another URC Final and planning for the start of another season without his Springboks.

SPOTLIGHT: The host broadcaster during the Springboks' encounter with the BaaBaas has egg all over their collective faces.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Barbarians head coach Scott Robertson has officially unveiled his full squad list ahead of Saturday's showdown against Wales at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

TRANSFER NEWS: New Zealand Rugby has managed to land the signature of another incredibly talented player.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: England head coach Steve Borthwick has made some bold calls as he revealed his 36-player squad for the inaugural Nations Championship.

EXCLUSIVE: Nothing in rugby captures the imagination quite like a Springboks-All Blacks showdown, and this year promises to be no different as the old foes renew hostilities in the Greatest Rivalry series.

Zimbabwe Rugby coach Piet Benade says going up against the SA 'A' and training against South African clubs have provided valuable preparation ahead of their first World Cup appearance in almost four decades.

REACTION: Handré Pollard may have come in for some merciless critique, but Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is not yet ready to discard him to the scrapheap.

MATCH REPORT: Georgia’s Junior Lelos have defeated the New Zealand Junior All Blacks for the first time in their history, securing a dramatic 22-19 victory at the Kharebi Arena in Rustavi.

OPINION: Paarl Gymnasium finished the first part of the season at the top of the national rankings, while Garsfontein, Hilton and Graeme enjoyed regional success.

OPINION: Injuries will force Rassie Erasmus to develop a new Bomb Squad dynamic in the 2026 Test season – with the uncapped Paul de Villiers set for a key role.

WATCH as Springbok Manie Libbok takes us through his match-day activities in Japan.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: New All Black coach Dave Rennie has named his captain, promising "optimistic" rugby ahead of the July Nations Championship Tests against France, Italy and Ireland.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says they checked most of their boxes against the Barbarians in their clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.

On the back of Leinster’s emphatic United Rugby Championship victory over the Bulls, head coach Leo Cullen has announced that he will leave the club at the end of his contract next season.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Junior Springboks named a new skipper ahead of their upcoming World Rugby Under-20 title defence in Georgia.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Nations Championship clash between South Africa and England is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated showdowns of the international season.

REACTION: One of South Africa's exciting backline players is in a race against time.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: New Māori All Blacks head coach Tamati Ellison has named his first squad in charge of the team, selecting a blend of experienced campaigners, returning Māori All Blacks and exciting new talent for the 2026 season.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: France have recalled record try-scorer Damian Penaud to prepare for their Nations Championship matches against New Zealand, Australia and Japan.

TRANSFER NEWS: Stormers inside centre Dan du Plessis is leaving Cape Town, Neil Fissler reports.

NEWS: The Barbarians have added a couple of Springboks to their squad ahead of Saturday’s clash with Wales at Allianz Stadium.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Saturday evening named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship, which kicks off against England in Johannesburg on Saturday, July 4.

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks scored 12 tries in their victory over the Barbarian with a dazzling display as Edwill van der Merwe added a hat-trick of tries to the tally in Gqeberha on Saturday.

REACTION: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has credited SA Rugby’s player pipeline for the deep talent pool available to the Springboks, while he also highlighted the maturity and composure of the young players in the national set-up.

SPOTLIGHT: New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie faces some difficult decisions as the battle for the No.10 jersey reaches a new level with Ruben Love steering the Hurricanes to a dominant victory in the Super Rugby Grand Final on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The South Africa 'A' side outscored the Zimbabwe Sables by six tries to none, defeating their African neighbours by 40-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday.

The Springboks opened their 2026 international season with an emphatic 80-31 win over the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday.

WATCH: Bulls coach Johan Ackermann explains how the Bulls' painful final history fuelled their United Rugby Championship bid and why it ended in more heartbreak.

WRAP: Michaelhouse claimed a rare win against Hilton to level the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands series and finish their season on a high.

INJURY UPDATE: The Springboks have been given a silver lining to their dark lock-injury cloud, with coach Rassie Erasmus confirming that Eben Etzebeth is ready to play and heaping praise on Junior Bok captain Riley Norton after his mammoth performance against the Barbarians.

WRAP: The Griffons and SWD Eagles are still unbeaten after an action-packed second round of the Currie Cup First Division, which produced three contrasting results on the weekend.

MATCH REPORT: Northampton were crowned Gallagher PREM champions with a 26-17 victory over Exeter at Allianz Stadium that was finally decided by George Hendy’s quickfire try double.

SQUAD UPDATE: Ireland will do without one of their leaders after being ruled out of the upcoming Nations Championship.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the match between South Africa and the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

OPINION: The backline players stole the show in in the match between South Africa 'A' and Zimbabwe on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Hurricanes produced an attacking masterclass as they dismantled the Chiefs 60-5 in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific Final in Wellington.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the match between South Africa 'A' and Zimbabwe at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallabies coaches have selected a 37-player squad for the upcoming Nations Championship Tests on home soil next month.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Super Rugby Pacific Final between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs at Hnry Stadium in Wellington.

WATCH as Bulls coach Johan Ackermann reflects on the moments that cost his side the United Rugby Championship title.

REPORT: Antoine Dupont was at his influential best as Toulouse thrashed Racing 92, 71-17, on Friday to reach next week's French Top 14 Final.

SPOTLIGHT: SA 'A' captain Vincent Tshituka says they have to put their dangerous backline to use when they host Zimbabwe at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Two-time World Cup-winning Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am will likely view his outing for South Africa 'A' against the Zimbabwe Sables on Saturday as the beginning of his bid to force his way back into Bok contention.

OPINION: The Bulls collapsed like a house of cards for a third consecutive year in the URC Final after going down to Leinster by 7-36 at Croke Park on Friday evening.

OPINION: Leo Cullen’s outfit were on a mission to make history repeat itself at Croke Park, and by fulltime they had done exactly that. A year on from beating the Bulls in the same fixture at the same venue, Leinster delivered maybe their most complete performance of the season.

MATCH REPORT: Leinster are back-to-back United Rugby Championship champions with an emphatic 36-7 victory over the Bulls at Croke Park on Friday evening.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Final between Leinster and the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.

NEWS: Former Wales prop Paul James has been appointed as Wales's scrum coach on a full-time basis, joining Steve Tandy's coaching staff ahead of this year's Nations Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says the mere fact that they will be wearing the Springbok jersey against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday makes it more than just an exhibition match.

This Saturday is about new faces, old rivals and a chance to build momentum, when the Springboks kick off their 2026 season against the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Gqeberha.

NEWS: World Rugby announced a massive change in how the World Rankings will be calculated ahead of the Nations Championship.

PREVIEW: Michaelhouse host provincial leaders Hilton this Saturday, while Dale College travel to St Andrews as favourites.

OPINION: The Bulls will take on Leinster in the United Rugby Championship Grand Final at Croke Park on Friday, and while the hosts will be aiming to go back-to-back, the Bulls will be hoping to finally cross that final hurdle after three attempts.

WATCH as Leinster legend Isa Nacewa explains what the real value is that Jacques Nienaber brought to the Irish province

SQUAD UPDATE: The Barbarians have added another big name to their squad.

PREVIEW: Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick believes the players in his South Africa 'A' side can fill some big boots in the Bok team in the future.

EXCLUSIVE: Reports linking former Springbok flyhalf Vlok Cilliers and Bulls skills coach Kennedy Tsimba to the Zimbabwe coaching setup ahead of Saturday's clash with South Africa A have been dismissed by head coach Pieter Benade.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Zimbabwe head coach Pieter Benade has named his side to face South Africa A in Gqeberha on Saturday.

WATCH as Bulls coach Johan Ackermann and captain Marcell Coetzee preview their URC Final face-off against Leinster.

Sharks loose forward, Emmanuel [Manu] Tshituka, will fulfil a long-held dream on Saturday when he runs out for South Africa ‘A’ against the Zimbabwe Sables at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

South Africa and Stormers star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has provided an encouraging update following the ankle injury he sustained during the Stormers' United Rugby Championship quarterfinal victory over Cardiff.

PLAYER FEATURE: Ruan Nortjé's remarkable journey with the Bulls draws to a close this Friday in the United Rugby Championship Grand Final against Leinster.

Australia's prospect of success at the World Cup 2027 has just been boosted with the news of one of their veterans ending his retirement.