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Lock Salmaan Moerat (with sweatband) is the only player in the group who will make his first appearance this season in the green and gold jersey on Saturday
RUGBY

Boks dare not underestimate struggling Italy — Rassie

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Damian Willemse in action during the second Test match between SA and New Zealand at the DHL Stadium on August 29 in Cape Town
RUGBY

Boks name seasoned team to tame Italy in Turin

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has selected an experienced 23-man squad to face Italy in Turin, with lock Salmaan Moerat making his season…

  • Sa Rugby Communications
Toulouse's Scottish fly-half Blair Kinghorn (C) is tackled during the French Top14 rugby union match between Stade Toulousain and USA Perpignan at the Ernest Wallon Stadium in Toulouse, southwestern France, on October 24, 2026.
RUGBY UNION

Scotland's Kinghorn hails Toulouse move for enhancing career

Scotland international Blair Kinghorn says leaving Edinburgh to join French heavyweights Toulouse has developed his game and made him a more…

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Loose forward Siba Mahashe scored a try for the Lions in their United Rugby Championship clash against Glasgow at the Scotstoun Stadium
RUGBY

Gutsy Lions gave it their all against Glasgow, says Smith

Despite mourning the tragic passing of teammate Hyron Andrews, a resolute Lions side pushed Glasgow Warriors to the limit before falling 29-20 at…

  • George Byron
Jakkie Cilliers of South Africa during the WXV Global Series second Test match against Ireland at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on October 31
RUGBY

Frustrating end to the season for Springbok Women

  • Sa Rugby Communications
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen wants to see improved play from his team in the lineouts when they face Glasgow on Friday.
RUGBY

Lions need cool heads in Glasgow duel, says Van Rooyen

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen urges discipline and lineout precision as the team prepares to face Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium following a…

  • George Byron
Ruhan Nel of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on October 10, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa
RUGBY

Stormers ring the changes for Ulster clash

The Stormers have made 10 changes to their starting lineup ahead of their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster at DHL Stadium.

  • Stormers Media
Kurtley Beale was a surprise addition to Australia's touring squad for the Nations Championship
RUGBY UNION

Beale makes surprise return to Wallabies squad

Veteran back Kurtley Beale earns a shock recall to Australia's touring squad for the Nations Championship, stepping in for Hunter Paisami ahead of…

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Yonela Ngxingolo is tackled by Tais Gomes da Costa Prioste, of Brazil, during their women's rugby match in England earlier this year

Ngxingolo's Bok milestone a journey of grit, growth and self-belief

Yonela Ngxingolo engraved herself in the history books of women's rugby in the country over the weekend, becoming the second player to reach 50 caps…

  • Anathi Wulushe
Riley Norton (with ball) during a Stormers training session at the High Performance Centre in Cape Town
RUGBY

Boks call up young guns for Nations Championship

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has included six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for the second leg of the Nations Championship, balancing fresh…

  • Sa Rugby Communications
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend wants his team to finish the Nations Championship rugby tournament on a strong note in November
RUGBY UNION

Townsend urges Scotland to use Nations Championship as World Cup springboard

Gregor Townsend has urged Scotland to target a strong finish in the Nations Championship to build crucial momentum ahead of the upcoming Rugby World…

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Leinster's Irish centre Gary Ringrose runs before scoring a try during the European Rugby Champions Cup Clermont vs Leinster rugby union match at the Matmut stadium in Lyon, central eastern France, on April 23, 2017.
RUGBY UNION

Ireland's Ringrose set to miss Nations Championship

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The Sharks' Ethan Hooker is challenged by Cardiff's Johan Mulder during their United Rugby Championship match at Cardiff Arms Park on October 23, in Wales
RUGBY

Sharks will stay grounded after Cardiff win, says Pietersen

The Sharks overcame the early loss of captain Andre Esterhuizen to secure a spirited 36-21 bonus-point victory over Cardiff at Arms Park.

  • George Byron
New Zealand's Leicester Fainga'anuku (C) celebrates team's win against Ireland after the "Gallagher Cup" international rugby test match at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, on November 1, 2025.
RUGBY UNION
Premium

Fainga'anuku named as loose forward for All Blacks northern tour

Leicester Fainga'anuku has returned to the All Blacks squad as a loose forward for their northern tour, while Codie Taylor captains the injury-hit…

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SA's Alichia Arries scores a brilliant try during their WXV Global Series, 1st Test match against Ireland at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town
RUGBY
Premium

Bok Women enjoy big moments in quiet celebration

The Springbok Women reached a historic ninth place in the World Rugby rankings as winger Alichia Arries reflected on a special try scored in front…

  • Sa Rugby Communications
At the launch of Sedick Crombie's book 'South African Rugby: untold stories from a divided nation' are, from left, Zola Yeye, Crombie, Bernard Petersen and Peter Slabbert. Yeye and Slabbert's stories are included in the book and Yeye, Slabbert and Petersen are all former Saru players
RUGBY

Book celebrates rugby icons history left behind

The PE Sports Legends Trust hosted the launch of Sedick Crombie's book, The Untold Stories of SA Rugby, celebrating overlooked sporting heroes and…

  • Sports Staff
Rookie scrumhalf Teddy Wilson was among two debutants included in the Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship
RUGBY UNION

Teddy Wilson, son of World Cup-winner David, gets Wallabies call-up

Rookie scrum-half Teddy Wilson, son of 1999 World Cup winner David Wilson, has earned his first Wallabies call-up as coach Les Kiss names…

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New Zeland flanker Shannon Frizell suffered a leg injury during last week's win over Australia in Sydney and will be sidelined for at least a month
RUGBY

Three All Black forwards out of Nations Championship Tests

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that forwards Samisoni Taukei'aho, Shannon Frizell, and Tyrel Lomax will miss the upcoming Nations Championship…

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Logan Welman of SA during the WXV Global Series, first Test match against Ireland at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on October 24
RUGBY

Bok Women believe they can bounce back against Ireland

  • Sa Rugby Communications
Yaqeen Ahmed, of the Stormers, scores a try against Scarlets in a United Rugby Championship clash at DHL Stadium on Saturday
RUGBY

Stormers paid heavy price for win over Scarlets, says Dobson

The Stormers secured a 52-40 bonus-point win over Scarlets, but head coach John Dobson faces a major crisis after losing three hookers to injury…

  • George Byron