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NEWS: The Cheetahs will not have the benefit of banking on help from SARU to assist them with their current financial situation.

REACTION: Sharks coach John Plumtree is hoping for some good news on the injury front, ahead of the team's trip to Pretoria and a Currie Cup semifinal face-off against the Bulls.

REACTION: Springbok Women assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt vowed that the Springboks women's team will take their game to the next level as they get ready to host the WXV 2.

SPOTLIGHT: The Wallabies' slide down a slippery slope of mediocrity continues.

SPOTLIGHT: The incredible depth in South African game at Test level is the envy of the world.

SPOTLIGHT: Malcolm Marx’s latest record show why the hooker can be regarded as one the best in the world.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Thirty-five players will assemble at Hazelwood to prepare for the Red Roses’ second September international against the Black Ferns.

`NEWS: The worst-kept secret in the game! Siya Kolisi's return to the Sharks have been confirmed.Here's the reason why!

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks are on the verge of adding another piece of silverware to their already incredible collection.

NEWS: Racing 92 formally said goodbye to Siya Kolisi on Sunday.

REACTION: Coach Joe Schmidt says he won't do anything drastic ahead of the Bledisloe Cup, despite the Wallabies copping a record 67-27 hiding in Argentina.

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks put down a big marker ahead of the Currie Cup semifinals, beating the Bulls 24-18 in their Round 10 encounter in Durban on Sunday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round 10 encounter between the Sharks and Bulls at Kings Park in Durban.

WRAP: Former England captain Owen Farrell was on the losing side in his Racing 92 debut as Castres snatched the victory at the death to record a 31-28 win in the Top 14 on Saturday.

REACTION: There will be a lot of soul-searching in the All Black camp over the next two weeks after they failed to capitalise on winning positions against the Springboks in South Africa.

REACTION: Head coach Rassie Erasmus said former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown has been a vital component in the Springboks' back-to-back wins over the All Blacks.

REACTION: Cheetahs Director of Rugby Frans Steyn expressed satisfaction after his side's dominant 41-14 over the Pumas in the Currie Cup.

REACTION: Western Province Director of Rugby John Dobson expressed his disappointment in his side's 29-37 loss to Griquas in the Currie Cup.

REACTION: The Lions achieved their two goals as they routed the Griffons in the last round of the Currie Cup league stage at Ellis Park on Saturday.

REACTION: Australia coach Joe Schmidt says he won't "bury the squad" after their record 67-27 loss to Argentina on Saturday, but will demand an immediate response from his young players.

REACTION: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi rated his team's historic Freedom Cup win as second only to their World Cup victory in France.

REACTION: All Black head coach Scott Robertson admitted that it is going to be tough to go back to New Zealand and face his critics after two defeats against the Springboks in South Africa.

MATCH REPORT: Argentina stayed alive in the Rugby Championship with a record, 67-27, rout of Australia in Santa Fe on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks have won the Freedom Cup for the first time since 2009 and their Round Four match of the Rugby Championship by beating the All Blacks 18-12 in Cape Town on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby Championship Round Four match between Argentina and Australia in Santa Fe.

OPINION: Finn Morton rates the New Zealand players after their 12-18 Rugby Championship loss to South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday.

OPINION: They always talk about the famed 'bomb squad'. On Saturday, South Africa unleashed a nuclear bomb on a rampant New Zealand team.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby Championship Round Four match between South Africa and New Zealand in Cape Town.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round 10 encounter between the Pumas and Cheetahs at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

MATCH REPORT: The Cheetahs booked their place in the Currie Cup semifinals with a 41-14 rout of the Pumas in a Round 10 encounter at the Mbombela Stadium, in Nelspruit, on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: South Africa’s Bok women turned the tables on the Barbarians after a brilliant 59-17 victory in Cape Town on Saturday.

INTERVIEW: In terms of welcomes it will never come much bigger for Breton club Vannes who mark the start of their first ever season in France's Top 14 by hosting the game's royalty Toulouse on Sunday.

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND FOUR: The Springboks will be out to avoid a repeat of what happened during their July series against Ireland when face the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks have set a clear mandate for when they take to the field against the All Blacks on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Wallabies warhorse James Slipper is set to equal George Gregan as Australia's most-capped player but his path to the record has been anything but golden.

SPOTLIGHT: Wallace Sititi will have some big shoes to fill when he runs out in the No.6 jersey against the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: All Black captain Scott Barrett is expecting the Springboks to give the ball some more air in Saturday's Rugby Championship Round Four clash at Cape Town Stadium.

Nothing divides the city of Cape Town like a good old Springboks versus All Blacks Test match.

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby stakeholders advised that they have a reached agreement on the implementation of the most significant governance reform to New Zealand Rugby in recent times.

NEWS: England head coach Steve Borthwick has acquired the services of Dan Tobin to his coaching team as strength and conditioning coach.

MATCH REPORT: The Lions have cemented top spot on the Currie Cup table with an emphatic 62-5 win over the Griffons at Ellis Park.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round 10 encounter between the Lions and Griffons at Ellis Park.

MATCH REPORT: Griquas have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat as they claimed another scalp against Western Province by 37-29 in the Currie Cup in Kimberley.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round 10 encounter between Griquas and Western Province in Kimberley.

VIDEO: Former Chiefs and All Blacks scrumhalf Brad Weber has come out in support of South Africa following the disruption of the haka during the Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park last weekend.

NEWS: The Springbok Women is out to match the occasion of Test rugby when they host the Barbarians in a curtain raiser to the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: The 10th and final round of the Currie Cup league phase has plenty on the line with the Bulls and Lions fighting for top spot while the Pumas look to kick the Cheetahs out of fourth position.

'There are games where we want to grow our team, and then there are games where we want to win.'

PREVIEW: It is a basement clash in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship but Australia and Argentina have not lived up to expectations and will look to deliver a much more slick performance than they have up to now.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Los Pumas captain Julián Montoya will earn his 100th cap when Argentina faces Australia in the Rugby Championship in Santa Fe on Saturday.

NEWS: South Africa will relinquish its top spot in the rankings should it lose to the All Blacks by more than 15 points in the Rugby Championship in Cape Town on Saturday.

NEWS: Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse will join Japan for five months as part of a sabbatical that was granted to him by the Bulls.

PREVIEW: There is a sense of optimism in South Africa with the Springbok Women starting a new chapter under the guidance of new head coach Swys de Bruin.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: James Slipper is set to equal George Gregan’s record of 139 Tests for the Wallabies when the side takes on Argentina in Santa Fe on Sunday.

Rassie Erasmus revealed why captain Siya Kolisi is able to lead his side in the Rugby Championship Round Four clash against the All Blacks on Saturday, despite sustaining a facial fracture.

NEWS: Former Sharks and Lyon utility back Thaakir Abrahams is set to make his first start for the former URC champions Munster against Gloucester at Musgrave Park on Friday, September 6.

SPOTLIGHT: The battle for the Pacific Nations Cup is heating up as the tournament as we head into the third and final round of the tournament.

NEWS: The resignation of Felix Jones as England defence coach after only seven months is "deeply disappointing", said Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has been cleared to lead the Boks against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship in Cape Town on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springbok brand has outgrown the South African commercial market and needs to be dollar-based.

SPOTLIGHT: All Black head coach Scott Robertson admitted that his team's performance in the final quarter of matches this season influenced his selection for Saturday's clash against the Springboks in Cape Town.

OPINION: The Springboks must address their first-half failings ahead of a Freedom Cup decider that could echo into eternity.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: All Black head coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to the starting line-up that went down to South Africa at Ellis Park.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi took part in a training session on Wednesday morning at the Cape Town Stadium.

INTERVIEW: The Springboks need to be a little smarter in defence if they want to secure back-to-back wins over All Blacks.

SPOTLIGHT: The Bulls have made it five appearances in the Currie Cup play-offs from the last five attempts.

WATCH as the Boks Office crew – host Hanyani Shimange, along with Springbok legends Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger - with guest, retired All Black Andrew Mehrtens, analyse the Razor Robertson reign.

SPOTLIGHT: Producing a full 80-minute minute performance against the Springboks at Cape Town will probably be New Zealand's main objective on Saturday.

REACTION: Prop Allan Alaalatoa has denied the Wallabies purposely avoided scrumming against South Africa, with the Australians seeing the set piece as a major strength.

SPOTLIGHT: All Black loose forward Ethan Blackadder expressed his disappointment over the realisation that he doesn't get to play against the South African opposition as often as he would like.

SPOTLIGHT: Usually by now the Springboks team would have been named giving pundits and fans the whole week to dissect Rassie Erasmus' strategy.

NEWS: An Argentine court on Tuesday allowed two French players who have been held for almost two months on rape charges to leave the country.

NEWS: The Currie Cup Final won its battle with the start of the United Rugby Championship.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Nolusindiso Booi will lead the South African women's team laden with Test experience against the Barbarians selection in Cape Town on Saturday.

The Springboks are on the cusp of making history when they take on the All Blacks in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

STAT ATTACK: South Africa's improved tackle technique and discipline is reflected in the statistics of the Rugby Championship.

RANKINGS UPDATE: South Africa's advantage over Ireland at the top of the World Rugby rankings are now 1.25 points.

SPOTLIGHT: All Black assistant coach Jason Ryan was very diplomatic when he was asked to give his opinion on the refereeing during last weekend's Ellis Park showdown with the Springboks.

REACTION: Racing 92 centre Gael Fickou said he will "respect" Siya Kolisi's choice if the South Africa captain decides to leave the French.

INTERVIEW: Ben Donaldson is relishing another chance to kick the Wallabies to victory over Argentina in the Rugby Championship and says the win is a boost to their confidence.

INTERVIEW: It is astonishing to think that an incredible player like Pieter-Steph Du Toit is still focused on taking his game to next level.

VIDEO: Experienced centre Zintle Mpupha is appealing to fans going to the stadium in Cape Town on Saturday for the Rugby Championship to turn out in numbers early in the day to support the women as they take on the Barbarians.

REACTION: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus took the high road when he responded to a cheap shot from a Kiwi hack.

REACTION: The All Blacks accepted the South African Rugby Union's apology over Saturday's haka interference, but they still fired a dig at their hosts.

NEWS: The South African Rugby Union has apologised to the New Zealand Rugby Football Union for a sequence of events that led to the conclusion of the haka being obscured.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Seven stars of women’s rugby are set to make their final international appearance for the Barbarians when they face the Springbok Women in Cape Town on Saturday in a curtain raiser for the Springbok Test against the All Blacks.

SPOTLIGHT: South Africa has delayed a decision on the fitness of injured captain Siya Kolisi, ahead of the second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday.

VIDEO: Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu summed up the battle at Ellis Park against the All Blacks in one word on Saturday - it was a ‘dogfight’.

WATCH as All Black coach Scott Robertson and captain Scott Barrett speak about how they could turn things around after a heartbreak Test loss to the Springboks

REACTION: The Lions' big Currie Cup win over the Bulls in Olifantsfontein in Round Nine has not only put them in a favourable position heading into play-offs, but it was also a morale-booster heading into the upcoming United Rugby Championship.

MATCH REPORT: The Pumas will head into their final Currie Cup league match against the Cheetahs needing a win to advance to the Currie Cup semifinals.

MATCH REPORT: The United States secured a place in the semifinals of the Pacific Nations Cup with a 28-15 win over Canada in Carson, California on Saturday.

INJURY UPDATE: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will most likely miss the Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday.

VIDEO: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said Saturday's win against the All Blacks was written in the stars even though the Springboks had to stage a massive comeback after trailing 17-27 after 50 minutes of play.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Nine encounter between Western Province and the Pumas in Stellenbosch.

WATCH as All Black flyhalf Damian McKenzie speaks about the 'disrespectful' behaviour of the crowd during the haka and the untimely flyover by an aeroplane by the local organisers.

REACTION: The Bulls were hit with a harsh reality check in their first Currie Cup defeat of the season on Friday.

OPINION: Argentina’s bright start to the Rugby Championship is now firmly in the rearview mirror as they let slip a late lead to fall to the Wallabies 19-20 in La Plata.

OPINION: The Wallabies met Argentina in cold and wet conditions at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi and came away with a 20-19 win.

REACTION: Australia fought back to earn a nail-biting 20-19 away victory over Argentina on Saturday to snap an eight-match losing streak in the Rugby Championship.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby Championship Round Three encounter between Argentina and Australia in La Plata.

MATCH REPORT: The Wallabies have rallied in the wet for a 20-19 comeback win against Argentina thanks to a Ben Donaldson penalty kick on the siren.

VIDEO: Pieter-Steph du Toit is becoming the ultimate utility forward for the Springboks as he moved between three positions against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

OPINION: It was a comeback of epic proportions as the Springboks secured a hard-fought 31-27 win over the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday. 

OPINION: The All Blacks have lost their second Test of the year under Scott Robertson after falling 27-31 to the world champion Springboks at Ellis Park.

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks moved a step closer to winning this year's Rugby Championship title after they edged the All Blacks 31-27 at Ellis Park on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks booked their place in the semifinals with a 75-19 win over the Griffons at Kings Park on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby Championship Round Three encounter between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg.

VIDEO: Siya Kolisi v Ardie Savea - the one World Rugby Player of the Year and the other one of the most enigmatic captains the sport has ever witnessed.

NEWS: As South Africa gets ready for one of the greatest Springbok Tests on home soil in Round Three of the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday, a brand new competition between these two rivals is being planned behind the scenes.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Nine encounter between the Sharks and the Griffons in Durban.

WATCH as All Black coaches and New Zealand players explain what threats Tony Brown's addition to the Springbok coach panel brings to their game.

INTERVIEW: Prop Taniela Tupou is back in the Wallabies fold as they face Argentina in Buenos Aires to try and notch their first Rugby Championship win of 2024.

WATCH as All Black captain Scott Barrett reveals what is 'motivating' him ahead of the Rugby Championship face-off with the Springboks at Ellis Park.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Nine encounter between the Bulls and Lions at Midstream College.

MATCH REPORT: The Griquas have dealt the Cheetahs' playoffs hope a hammer blow in their 44-31 bonus-point win in Kimberley in the Currie Cup.

MATCH REPORT: The Lions moved to the top of the Currie Cup table with a resounding 57-33 win at Midstream College in Olifantsfontein.

WATCH as All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen speaks about taking over the attack portfolio in the wake of Leon Macdonald's controversial departure last week.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Nine encounter between Griquas and the Cheetahs in Kimberley.

WATCH as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and All Black rival Razor Robertson speak about their long-standing rivalry.

SPOTLIGHT: The penultimate of round of the Currie Cup season sees a top-of-the log tussle between the Bulls and Lions on Friday, while a couple of teams will realise it’s make or break as the semi-finals loom.

JERSEY LAUNCH: Wales have unveiled their new jerseys which is inspired by the national flag.

OPINION: New Zealand-based RugbyPass scribe Ben Smith believes the All Blacks should follow a simple game plan if they want to beat the Boks at Ellis Park.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt says the new Springbok Women coaching team is on the same page heading into the WXV 2 tournament in Cape Town next month.

MATCH REPORT: Samoa held off a second-half revival by visitors Tonga to post a 43-17 win in Apia on Friday and their first victory in the Pacific Nations Cup.

SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby has published the ranking permutations ahead of the third round of the Rugby Championship this weekend.

VIDEO: Springbok Cobus Reinach is very aware of the threat his direct opponent, TJ Perenara will pose but the Bok scrumhalf says it will be a mistake to focus on individuals when they face the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND THREE: The match between Argentina and Australia in La Plata is set to be a hometown farewell for the Pumas' most capped international Agustin Creevy.

SPOTLIGHT: In part three of our four-part-series, we take a look at which foreign players represented the Lions over the years.

PREVIEW: It still remains the greatest rivalry in the game - the Springboks versus the All Blacks - regardless of the competition or the arena in which it is staged.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallaby head coach Joe Schmidt has revealed his team to face Argentina in La Plata on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Los Pumas made minor changes to their starting line-up that went down to New Zealand ahead of their Rugby Championship clash with Australia in La Plata.

NEWS: With less than a month to go ahead of the 2024/25 season the United Rugby Championship has finalised outstanding fixture information while a number of other games have been adjusted.

VIDEO: Ben-Jason Dixon is well on his way to becoming the next Pieter-Steph du Toit but the young flank says he is still far off from the kind of player Du Toit is.

AWARDS: All the winners at the Bulls Awards Ceremony of 2024 has been revealed.

JERSEY LAUNCH: The Bulls have unveiled their 'Forever Blue' jersey ahead of the 2024/5 URC season.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: All Black head coach Scott Robertson has revealed his team to play South Africa in their Round Three clash in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

SPOTLIGHT: Ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup 'rematch' between South Africa and New Zealand this Saturday - @rugby365com reporter Angus Opperman looks at the Springboks' record against the old foe at Ellis Park in the professional era.

SPOTLIGHT: Three England players have expressed their shock and disappointment at the departure of influential assistant coaches Felix Jones and Aled Walters.

BREAKING NEWS: Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been given the green light to face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park this Saturday.

VIDEO: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus' message to fullback Aphelele Fassi this week has been simple: ‘Just do it”.

SPOTLIGHT: The Wallabies are bracing for a volatile experience - on and off the field - when they tackle Argentina in their Rugby Championship showdown in Buenos Aires this weekend.

SPOTLIGHT: In part two or our four-part series, we take a look at the amount of foreign born players that represented the Sharks at Super Rugby and/or URC level.

NEWS: Stormers will take on French side RC Toulon in Round One of the Champions Cup at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

WATCH: Jasper Wiese says there is no use questioning the six-match ban he received in May following a red card that kept him sidelined for three and a half months.

WATCH: The Springboks might spring a surprise and still select Eben Etzebeth for the Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks will have to hold on to Tony Brown extremely tightly amid the worldwide coaching conundrums.

OPINION: Rassie Erasmus' brave yet necessary selections point to a more expansive approach in the Freedom Cup series-opener against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

NEWS: The IRFU announced central contracts for 37 players across the Women's High Performance Programme, as the Ireland Women's 15s and Sevens squads build towards the 2024/25 season.

WATCH as All Black flyer Mark Tele'a promises to 'entertain' against the Springboks at Ellis Park.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus rang the changes for the Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: The Bulls are eager to inspire the next generation of South African players when they face the Lions in the Currie Cup on Friday.

NEWS: Former Australia flank Brett Robinson pledged "strong, transparent and inclusive leadership" after officially throwing his hat into the ring Tuesday to succeed Bill Beaumont as chairman of World Rugby.

VIDEO: Springbok prop Gerhard Steenekamp made his international debut a little over a year ago but says he still learns from the ‘best tightheads in the world’.

Rugby Australia confirmed John Manenti has resigned from his role as Head Coach of the Australian Sevens team to take up another coaching opportunity overseas.

OPINION: @rugby365com columnist Peter Ryan is taking a deep dive into the troubles faced by the game in Wales and offer possible solutions.

There is little doubt that rugby changed the life and fortunes of Nadine Roos, but the journey is far from over for the 28-year-old utility back.

WATCH as double World Cup winner Jesse Kriel explains why the Springbok class of 2024 is better than last year's champions.

WATCH as Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids ponders the prospects of the World Cup Final replay between South Africa and New Zealand.

REACTION: Winning the Currie Cup will be nothing sort of amazing for the Lions, however, head coach Mziwakhe Nkosi encourages his team to contain their excitement as the tournament reaches its business end.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers and Western Province supporters might have to brace themselves for more changes as the franchise attempts to reposition its brand.

WATCH as Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids reveals the extent of the team's lock crisis and the available options.

NEWS: England stalwart Maro Itoje will take on more responsibilities after he was unveiled as Saracens' new club captain.

SPOTLIGHT: Building depth in key positions is the big goal for the Springboks this season and they are currently on the right track.

SPOTLIGHT: Noah Lolesio is fine-tuning his short kicking game as the Wallabies prepare to attack Argentina by foot in Buenos Aires.

INJURY UPDATE: The Springboks have lost a few senior locks ahead of their clash against the All Blacks.

SPOTLIGHT: Cheetahs Director of Rugby Frans Steyn admitted that his team is experiencing some 'growing pains' after they suffered their second consecutive home defeat in the Currie Cup.

SPOTLIGHT: The All Blacks' victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park in 2022 is still very fresh in the players' minds.

SPOTLIGHT: Paul Roos finished unbeaten for the first time in 23 years, Garsfontein rebounded to win the Noordvaal Cup, while Jeppe and Milnerton pulled off a couple of titanic upsets.

NEWS: Scottish Rugby has secured the signature of former Irish Rugby High-Performance Director David Nucifora on a two-year deal.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Israel Folau has claimed that media spin was largely responsible for his 2019 dismissal by Rugby Australia (RA).

WEEKEND WRAP: The schoolboy rugby season came to a thrilling conclusion this weekend.

MATCH REPORT: The Pumas kept their play-off hopes alive and piled the pressure on the Cheetahs with a 45-26 win over the Griffons in Welkom on Sunday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Eight encounter between the Griffons and the Pumas in Welkom.

NEWS: Steve Borthwick's England coach team is falling apart.

REACTION: Sharks head coach JP Pietersen praised his side's character in their 31-12 victory over Western Province in the Currie Cup.

REACTION: Western Province assistant coach Rito Hlungwani took the positives from his side's latest defeat in the Currie Cup to the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium.

WATCH as Pretoria-born Jordi Viljoen explains why he will have 'divided loyalties' when South Africa plays New Zealand next Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks’ will be ’hellishly hard to beat’ when they host the All Blacks in two highly-anticipated Tests.

MATCH REPORT: The Lions took a massive leap towards the Currie Cup play-offs with a bonus-point win over the Cheetahs in a nine-try thriller in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

WATCH as Bulls coach Phiwe Nomlomo explains their plans for the final run-in to the Currie Cup play-offs. @king365ed reports!

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks continued their upward curve in the Currie Cup with a 31-23 win over Western Province in their Round Eight fixture in Cape Town on Saturday.

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

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.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Eight encounter between Western Province and the Sharks in Cape Town.

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.

SPOTLIGHT: Finn Russell will prolong his playing career for as long as possible with the role of Scotland’s chief conductor at the 2027 World Cup firmly in his sights.

NEWS: Head Coach Eddie Jones has named 34-year-old centre Harumichi Tatekawa as the captain of Japan’s squad in the Pacific Nations Cup.

SPOTLIGHT: Former Wallaby Cameron Shepherd expects Tom Lynagh to play a part in the upcoming two-match series against Los Pumas in Argentina.

MATCH REPORT: The unbeaten Bulls cemented their place at the top of the Currie Cup standings and booked their place in the semifinals, with a bonus-point 47-24 rout of Griquas.

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.

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.

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.

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.