URC: Balancing Act
The United Rugby Championship returns this month and will be a crucial season in the build-up to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, writes Jon Cardinelli.
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September 10, 2026
Jesse Kriel and Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 2025 International Rugby Springboks training at Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa on 12 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
Boks to kick off RWC 2027 campaign in Adelaide
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.
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February 3, 2026
Boks’ pool opponents locked in for RWC title defence in Australia
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.
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December 3, 2025
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Manae Feleu of France is tackled by Nadine Roos of South Africa
France v South Africa, Women's Rugby World Cup, Group D, Rugby Union, cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton, UK - 07 Sept 2025
France prove too strong for Bok Women
France proved too strong for the Springbok Women after they secured a 57-10 victory in their final Women's Rugby World Cup pool match at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton.
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September 7, 2025
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South Africa celebrate victory at full time
Italy v South Africa, Women's Rugby World Cup, Group D, Rugby Union, York Community Stadium, York, UK - 31 Aug 2025
Bok Women’s win “embodies the spirit of South Africa”
The Springbok Women were congratulated for reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time with a performance that “embodies the spirit of South Africa”, said Mr Mark Alexander, the president of the South African Rugby Union.
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September 2, 2025
South Africa's Sinazo Mcatshulwa (right) celebrates victory as Italy's Alissa Ranuccini (left) looks on following the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool D match at York Community Stadium. Picture date: Sunday August 31, 2025.
Bok Women make history by securing place in RWC quarters
The Springbok Women booked their place in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals following their 29-24 victory over Italy at the LNER Community Stadium in the United Kingdom.
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August 31, 2025
Brazil's Bianca Silva (left) is tackled by South Africa's Zintle Mpupha during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool D match at Franklin's Gardens. Picture date: Sunday August 24, 2025.
Mpupha: This is the big one for Bok Women
Such is the nature of international sport that only an improved performance by the Springbok Women against Italy on Sunday will give justice to their fine win over Brazil in the opening match of their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign.
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August 29, 2025
South Africa's Aphiwe Ngwevu (centre) is tackled by Brazil's Larissa Alves (left) during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool D match at Franklin's Gardens. Picture date: Sunday August 24, 2025.
Bok Women believe power game will reap rewards
It was back to the training fields of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 for the Springbok Women with all eyes now on Italy, their second Pool D opponent in England for a match that could determine their destiny for the tournament.
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August 27, 2025
Swys de Bruin, head coach of South Africa Ladies team is interviewed after the 2025 Ladies Rugby International Friendly between South Africa and Black Ferns at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 2 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
De Bruin and Booi praise Bok Women’s strong start at RWC
Springbok Women’s coach Swys de Bruin could not have asked for a more impressive start to their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign than the record-breaking 66-6 victory over Brazil in Northampton.
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August 26, 2025
Francois Pienaar, former Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi current Springbok captain and John Smith former Springbok captain during the 2023 Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on 29 July 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
SARU, SuperSport, SABC align to broadcast Springbok Test match to mark 30th anniversary of 1995 Rugby World Cup win
The South African Rugby Union, SuperSport and the SABC announced a broadcast agreement between the two media houses, to enable the SABC to broadcast the forthcoming second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match between the Springboks and Italy.
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July 4, 2025
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