Bafana Bafana’s World Cup group opponents revealed
Bafana Bafana have discovered their opponents for the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Bafana Bafana have discovered their opponents for the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has defended goalkeeper Ronwen Williams after his costly mistake against Siwelele FC.
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.
History will be made during next year’s much-anticipated Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, with the confirmation that the Springbok Women would meet New Zealand’s Black Ferns for the first time on South African soil.
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has opened up on his side's scoring woes following their goalless draw against Chippa United.
Uncapped utility backline player Nabo Sokoyi has been included in the Springbok Sevens squad for the HSBC SVNS Cape Town at DHL Stadium, where the Blitzboks will aim to defend their crown in the second round of the season.
Reigning champions Union Bordeaux Bègles will kick off the defence of their Investec Champions Cup crown against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria, while the DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks both face tough away fixtures in France as the European showpiece gets underway this weekend.
The Springboks have been drawn with Italy, Georgia, and Romania for the pool stages of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, where they will be aiming for for an unprecedented third consecutive title after lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in Japan in 2019, and France in 2023.