WATCH: Nonu’s Powerful Haka Response Steals Spotlight in All Blacks Rout
Ma'a Nonu of the Sharks challenged by Ethan Blackadder of the New Zealand during 2026 Rugbys Greatest Rivalry Tour match between Sharks and New Zealand at Kings Park Stadium in Durban, on 11 August 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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WATCH: Nonu’s Powerful Haka Response Steals Spotlight in All Blacks Rout

All Blacks legend Ma’a Nonu stole the spotlight with a powerful response to New Zealand’s iconic haka during their dominant victory over the Sharks at King's Park in Durban.

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August 12, 2026
Gratitude and joy as Hele makes successful return
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Gratitude and joy as Hele makes successful return

Very few, if any, in the Springbok Women squad were as pleased as Aseza Hele after she made a successful return to the Test arena on Saturday in Suva, where South Africa delivered a commanding performance as they defeated Fiji 55-12.

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August 11, 2026
Deon Fourie drafted into Springbok squad
Deon Fourie of DHL Stormers receives attention during the United Rugby Championship 2025/26 between the Stormers and Connacht at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 18 April 2026 © Nic Bothma/BackpagePix
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Deon Fourie drafted into Springbok squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up veteran utility forward Deon Fourie to the national squad for the forthcoming Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series following his return from a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury.

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August 11, 2026
Erasmus: “Not the best, but we are pleased with the character”
Rassie Erasmus during the 2026 International Rugby Springboks Team Announcement at Southern Sun in Hyde Park on 16 June 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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Erasmus: “Not the best, but we are pleased with the character”

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was open that while their performance was far from perfect as they ground out a 17-10 victory against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

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August 9, 2026
Springboks Dig Deep to Beat Argentina and Extend Winning Streak to 12
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Springboks Dig Deep to Beat Argentina and Extend Winning Streak to 12

The Springboks recorded a 12th successive victory but had to fight all the way to overcome a feisty and unrelenting Pumas to record a 17-10 victory on a sunlit but cold and blustery afternoon in Buenos Aires.

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August 9, 2026
Kolisi and Stick expecting intense battle against Argentina
Mzandile Stick and Siya Kolisi during the 2026 Nations Championship South Africa Press Conference at Southern Sun Hyde Park in Johannesburg on 3 July 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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Kolisi and Stick expecting intense battle against Argentina

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick sounded a strong warning to their charges after wrapping up their on-field preparations for Saturday’s match-up at Estadio José Amalfitani that they would be in for a massive battle against Los Pumas in front of a passionate home crowd in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

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August 8, 2026
DHL Stormers go down fighting in RGR opener against All Blacks
Anton Lienert Brown of New Zealand is tackled by Ruhan Nel (captain) of the Stormers during the 2026 Rugbys Greatest Rivalry game between the Stormers and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 7 August 2026 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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DHL Stormers go down fighting in RGR opener against All Blacks

The DHL Stormers went down 38-21 in an entertaining clash with New Zealand in the opening match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour in front of 47,130 spectators at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

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August 8, 2026
Sharks Enter A Bold New Era – Built on 30 Years of Black And White
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Sharks Enter A Bold New Era – Built on 30 Years of Black And White

For 30 years, generations of players have worn the Black and White with pride, and generations of supporters have built memories around a badge that came to represent far more than a rugby team. Today, the Sharks begin the next chapter of that story.

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August 6, 2026