South Africa

South Africa 45-21 England: Borthwick's men thrashed in Nations Championship opener

South Africa began their Nations Championship campaign in style as they ran in seven tries during a comprehensive 45-21 triumph over England at Ellis Park Stadium.  Blistering starts in...

Harry Johnson-Holmes signs with the Harlequins

The 29-year-old arrives at The Stoop bringing with him a wealth of Super Rugby experience.   Born and raised in New South Wales, Johnson-Holmes progressed through the NSW Country Eagles and Sydney...

New Zealand 34-32 France: Hosts edge back-and-forth Nations Championship curtain-raiser

New Zealand held off a late comeback attempt from France for a nail-biting 34-32 victory in the first-ever Nations Championship match in Christchurch. The very first match in the new-look, 12-team tournament...

Scotland 'grateful' for previous Argentina defeat after setting record straight with big win

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend said he was "grateful" for last year's chastening defeat to Argentina after watching his team avenge that loss in the Nations Championship. Scotland's bow in the new...

Nations Championship: Round 1 Report

Round 1 of the Nations Championship saw both hemispheres come out with 3 wins a piece, with South Africa leading the Southern Hemisphere table following their dominant display against England at Ellis...

Edwill thriving in Rassie’s team-first culture

Edwill van der Merwe says the Springboks’ selfless culture has ensured every player is ready when called upon. The Bok speedster gets another chance to start in Saturday’s Nations Championship...

Why Ntuthuko Mchunu is back in the Springbok picture

There was never much doubt about Ntuthuko Mchunu’s talent. The question was always when it would all come together. Tipped from a young age as the next great South African loosehead, with Springbok...

Semi-finals confirmed at Junior World Championship after thrilling end to pool stage

France will face New Zealand in the first World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 semi-final in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Monday, 13 July before defending champions South Africa take on England. South...

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Rassie Erasmus on Springbok selection policy

Rassie Erasmus talks about the Springbok strategy on team selection and the bigger picture around it Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks' selection strategy is focused on preparing the squad for the...