Rugby

As the international rugby season heats up, fans have a golden opportunity to witness top-tier action at the Allianz Stadium in London.

The Bulls have suffered a double setback in the lead-up to their do-or-die URC showdown against Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon.

Springboks’ Rassie Erasmus may like what he’s hearing from SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer. It was certainly spark fireworks.

Here is the kick off time and team announcement to note for the Stormers as they head into Friday’s URC quarter-final.

The Stormers have sprung a few election surprises for their United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Glasgow Warriors on Friday.

All TO PLAY FOR: Springboks to face Barbarians for Qatar Airways Cup in Cape Town, aiming for third consecutive win in this growing rugby tradition.

There’s a lot going on in South Africa’s rugby world, from Springboks indiviudal triumph to CEO criticism.

As the Springboks’ 2025 season draws closer, check out these highlights of the world champions making their physical presence felt.

The Springboks’ 2025 season-opener is now just around the corner, and here is what we think the team could look like.

After a frustrating period of injury woes, Eben Etzebeth has said it is actually really good to be feeling ‘fresh’.

Loose forward Evan Roos, who was a surprise omission from the latest Springbok squad, has received a clear message about what to do next.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu joins fellow Springbok duo Cameron Hanekom and Wilco Louw in the spotlight for SA URC top honours.

The Springboks have been involved in some of the greatest Tests in the history of the game, and here we attempt to rank the five best.

Here are the dates and kick-off times to note for the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers’ URC quarter-finals this weekend.

The Springboks should rest easy in the knowledge that there are strong candidates in line to eventually replace Rassie Erasmus.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s son, Nicholas, recently showed that he may well follow in his famous father’s footsteps one day.

Rassie Erasmus has made it clear that the Springboks need to still take some important steps in their continued pursuit of dominance.

As the Springboks wrapped up another successful camp, coach Rassie Erasmus left the players with one important message: ‘We need to evolve’.

The Springboks welcomed Proteas’ coaching team to their Cape Town camp, offering insights as both squads gear up for major international challenges.

Rassie Erasmus has said it was a positive boost to welcome three players to their first Springbok alignment camp.

It’s been confirmed exactly when the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw will take place and the final logistics for this crucial event.

The All Blacks’ Sam Cane and Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony will lead the Barbarians’ charge against the Springboks in Cape Town next month.

The Springboks’ season-opener against the Barbarians looks unlikely to be a ‘walkover’ with three top opposing players now confirmed.

You can watch a live stream of the memorial service in memory of the late Springboks player Cornal Hendricks from midday on Thursday, 22 May.

The Stormers have received a major blow as star fullback Damian Willemse has been banned for at least two playoff games.

A hugely significant trial for a World Rugby law change has been approved for elite competitions this year.

A wonderful photo shows the sons of Springbok legends Siya Kolisi and Schalk Burger arm in arm after a school rugby game.

The Springboks have been blessed with some of the most exciting attacking players, and here we rank the best three of all time.

These four uncapped South African rugby players are making waves in 2025 and could be on the verge of Springbok selection.

The cost of Springbok Test tickets has led to some widespread backlash, but it’s the rate of escalation in prices that really hurts.

Springbok wing Cornal Hendricks will be laid to rest on Sunday, 25 May in Wellington in the Boland, following his sudden passing.

There have been some sensational goal-kickers in Springbok history, and here we attempt to rank the three best of all time.

Young Varsity Cup star Ntokozo Makhaza says he was left in complete shock after receiving a Springbok call-up from Rassie Erasmus.

PAM Brink Stadium in Springs was once a vital hub for rugby and football in the region – and even hosted two Springbok Tests.

A tearjerking tribute from Willie le Roux: See why his message to his best buddy, Cornal Hendricks, moved fans deeply.

The Bulls, Sharks and Stormers have reached the URC quarter-finals, and here is when these knockout games will kick off.

Five players were not included in the Springboks’ latest alignment camp due to injury. Here is when they could be back.

Despite finishing in a respectable fifth place on the URC standings, the Stormers now expect to receive bad news on Damian Willemse.

Bryan Habana’s emotional letter to the Hendricks family has fans heartbroken — a powerful tribute from a Springbok legend.

The Springboks included eight uncapped players for their upcoming alignment camp, and here we take a look at the value they could add.

The Springbok coaches have selected 54 players for the next alignment camp, but one player in particular is conspicuous by his absence.

Tickets for the Springboks’ July Test matches have now gone on sale, with the two Tests against Italy certainly expected to sell out fast.

The Bulls will lead tributes to former player Cornal Hendricks who passed on Wednesday evening in his home town of Wellington.

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has shared a special message following the untimely death of Cornal Hendricks.

Manie Libbok has forced his way back into the Stormers starting XV at the expense of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

The Springboks are taking a closer look at a young Varsity Cup star, and here is why he has forced his way onto the national radar.

Versatile wing Ntokozo Makhaza has been called into the Springbok training squad without having played any professional rugby.

The South African rugby community woke on Thursday to the shocking news of the passing of Cornal Hendricks.

Are the Springboks the GOAT team?

Three ‘newcomers’ have been invited to to the Springboks’ upcoming alignment camp as planning intensifies for the 2025 season.

The Bulls, the last team Cornal Hendricks played for professionally, have paid tribute to the former rugby superstar, who died of a heart attack on Wednesday evening.

SA Rugby have paid tribute to former Springbok star Cornal Hendricks, who died of a heart attack on Wednesday evening.

Who’s your best?

Tragic news has come to light about the sudden death of former Springbok star Cornal Hendricks at just 37-years-old.

‘Rest in perfect peace Cornal Hendricks, you have made your mark by inspiring many. Death be not proud,’ Gayton McKenzie tweeted.

Former Springbok, Bulls and Cheetahs wing Cornal Hendricks has passed away.

Here are the kick off times to note as the URC pool phase draws to a close with a series of home matches for SA teams this weekend.

An overseas-based rugby star has set his sights on a Springbok call up after increasingly coming into the national picture.

With Super Rugby potentially expanding to the United States with the inclusion of an American team, South African players could be targeted to return to the competition.

This expat will have the perfect opportunity to present his case for a Springbok call-up when he lines up against the Sharks in this weekend.

The lure of Japan and its powerful currency looks set to tempt another Springbok star to head overseas on ‘sabbatical’.

SANZAAR has confirmed the match schedule for the 2025 Rugby Championship that will be played from 16 August to 2 October.

The two greatest rugby nations in history and it’s not even close.

What an image this was.

Do you consider England as proper rivals?

An important update has been provided on the fitness of Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth after another worrying injury.

Here are the Springboks’ expected kick-off times for the Tests in a jam-packed 2025 season. Make sure to add it to your rugby calendars.

Remembering All Blacks and world rugby superstar, Jonah Lomu, would have turned 50 on Monday, 12 May 2025.

Circumstances have sometimes derailed the career progression of key Springboks, and here we rank three unlucky modern-day stars.

There is just one full round of league action remaining in the URC, and here is how the standings look on the eve of the playoffs.

New Zealand held on to beat the Junior Springboks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to retain the U20 Rugby Championship in dramatic fashion.

England love to win silly prizes.

Sweet man! Remember this?

Two of the coldest clutch kickers in history.

Follow the live scoring as the Stormers tackle the Dragons in a crucial URC clash in Cape Town on Saturday evening.

Bulls coach Jake White has labelled the absence of Kurt-Lee Arendse as ‘very bad’, just as it now seems he will be returning from Japan.

The redemption arc was strong.

There is once again an injury cloud hanging over top Springbok Eben Etzebeth after suffering what looked to be a knee injury.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Bulls look to maintain their URC winning streak when they take on the Ospreys on Saturday.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Sharks take on the Ospreys in a crucial URC clash on Friday night as they heads towards the playoffs.

Here is everything you need to know about the playoff permutations for all the SA teams in the penultimate round of the URC league stage.

These Springboks props have propelled themselves up the pecking order. These are the favourites to start and to sit on the coveted Bomb squad bench.

There are two South Africa-born players who have been included in the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia.

British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has named his squad for their tour of Australia later this year. Thoughts on the players selected?

Fijian wing Josaia Raisuqe, who won Olympic sevens silver in Paris last year, has died after his car was hit by a train on Thursday.

An international rugby star and Olympic silver medalist has been killed in a tragic accident at the age of 30.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been hailed as ‘a generational talent’, but there are a couple of warnings that have also been issued.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has come out in support of his daughter Carli, who is a rising star in the netball world.

Ag cute man.

As the Springboks’ 2025 season draws ever closer, here is a reminder of how they are positioned on the world rugby rankings.

Can you name them?

Here are all the kick off times to note as the Stormers, Sharks, Bulls and Lions return to URC action this weekend.

A host of brothers have played for the Springboks in the past, and here we take a look at the full list of sibling combinations.

Rugby fans are complaining about DHL Stadium’s ‘greedy’ ticket prices for the upcoming Springboks vs Barbarians friendly match.

The Springboks were in tatters in September 2017. Eight years later and they’re back-to-back World Cup winners, and Rassie Erasmus has been there through it all.

A Springbok World Cup winner has admitted to the emotions he felt after legendary teammate Brok Harris recently retired.

Australia Under-20 overturned a 17 point deficit to beat the Junior Springboks in their Rugby Championship match in Gqeberha.

A talented Lions forward has been forced to call time on his career at the age of just 26 due to a neck injury.

It will be interesting to see whether overseas-based former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber could consider a return to SA.

A young university rugby player, Vilano Saunders, has tragically passed away after suffering a ‘catastrophic neck injury’.