21+ hour, 35+ min ago   (834+ words) World Rugby has been urged to investigate an unusual incident involving the Springboks after footage appeared to show a member of their medical staff entering the field to speak to a player. The clip, which emerged following South Africa’s clash…...

21+ hour, 35+ min ago   (758+ words) Kolbe brought individual brilliance whenever South Africa needed it. Defenders were beaten, aerial contests were dominated and the kicking tee proved remarkably reliable for much of the series. The second Test was particularly influential, while the return from injury in…...

1+ day, 17+ min ago   (171+ words) Rassie Erasmus has revealed a dramatic new look after apparently losing a bet following the Springboks’ series victory over the All Blacks. The South Africa head coach took to social media on Sunday alongside Springboks scrum coach Daan Human, with…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (531+ words) Lions scrum-half Haashim Pead has been linked with a move to the Stormers, with the transfer potentially breaking the record for the biggest fee ever paid for a player moving between two South African clubs. According to Rapport, the Cape…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (294+ words) Former All Blacks star Mark Tele’a could sensationally become eligible to represent the Springboks following his move away from New Zealand rugby. The explosive winger, who starred for New Zealand at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, has moved to Japan – effectively…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (379+ words) France have arguably the most manageable route of the leading contenders until the semi-finals. Then things get very serious. South Africa or New Zealand could stand between Les Bleus and another World Cup final. Japan could face hosts Australia in…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (547+ words) Former Springboks captain Joe van Niekerk walked away from rugby more than a decade ago – and his life today could hardly be more different. The powerful back-rower was once one of South Africa’s most recognisable players, winning 52 Test caps for…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (762+ words) “Four more years, boys.” Those words alone secured Gregan a place in rugby folklore, but there was considerably more to the Wallabies legend than his ability to irritate opponents. Gregan won 139 caps for Australia, captaining his country 59 times and playing…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (580+ words) Scrum-half might just be the most demanding position on a rugby pitch. The very best No.9s have to dictate tempo, organise forwards, provide lightning-quick service and make huge decisions while some of the biggest players on the field are trying…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (607+ words) Rassie Erasmus has overseen one of the greatest periods of dominance in Springboks history. Since first taking charge in 2018, Erasmus has helped transform South Africa back into rugby’s ultimate winning machine, with back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs in 2019 and 2023 forming…...