The Springboks will return to Adelaide for only the second time ever when they kick off their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign against Italy on Sunday, 3 October, before heading to Brisbane and Perth to face Georgia and Romania in their two remaining pool matches.
Tony Brown has confirmed that there is no clause in his contract with South Africa that says he can quit to link up with New Zealand and expressed surprise at the sacking of Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach. (more…)
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has used social media to suggest that attack coach Tony Brown is going nowhere amid reports he could be targeted for a role with New Zealand’s All Blacks. (more…)
South African rugby has enjoyed a memorable year across all levels, from the world-champion Springboks to the surging Springbok Women and the consistently impressive Junior Springboks. (more…)
Springbok assistant coaches Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery, SA Rugby Mobi-Unit coach Duane Vermeulen, and Head of Athletic Performance Andy Edwards will provide short-term support to the Vodacom Bulls following a request from the franchise for assistance in specific technical areas.
The DHL Stormers welcome back the return of two-time Rugby World Cup–winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi at the end of the season.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks have confirmed that Siya Kolisi will leave the franchise at the conclusion of the current season to take up an opportunity with the DHL Stormers.
The Springboks will start their 2026 season with a mouth-watering clash against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, when the newly established Nations Championship kicks off. SA Rugby confirmed the three venues for the July Tests on Friday.
SA Rugby announced on Friday that the contract of double Rugby World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus had been extended for a further four years.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been handed a 12-match ban after being found guilty of an eye-gouging incident on Wales back-row Alex Mann.