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Cecil Afrika during the South African national women's training session at SARU Fields on May 22, 2026 in Stellenbosch

Afrika sees lots of positives from Nairobi trip

Springbok Women's Sevens 'A' coach Cecil Afrika highlights valuable growth and hard-earned lessons following their sixth-place finish at the Rugby Africa Women's Sevens tournament in Nairobi.

Springbok scrumhalf Morne van Den Berg is tackled by Italian wing Paolo Odogwu during Saturday's Nations Championship clash in Turin

Bullish Boks will force their game on Les Bleus, says Krappie

Springbok scrumhalf Morne 'Krappie' van den Berg warns France that South Africa will impose their game at Stade de France following their dominant win over Italy.

Flyhalf Sasha Feinberg-Mngomezulu goes on the attack for the Springboks during their Nations Championship rugby clash against Italy in Turin
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Krappie and Sacha will be running the show for Boks in Paris

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has opted for continuity, naming Morne van den Berg and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as the starting halfbacks for South Africa's clash against France at the Stade de France.

Ireland's wing Mack Hansen (C) runs with the ball during Six Nations international rugby union match between Italy and Ireland at Stadio Olimpico in Rome on March 15, 2025.

Hansen and Keenan return to Ireland line-up for Pumas Test

Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan return to Ireland's starting XV for their Nations Championship clash against Argentina at Lansdowne Road as Andy Farrell navigates key squad changes.


Madibaz women’s rugby head coach Namhla Siyolo attended the historic World Rugby Level 3 coaching course in Riebeek-Kasteel in the Western Cape from October 23 to 28

Women’s rugby coach embraces historic opportunity

Madibaz head coach Namhla Siyolo has embraced a major development milestone by participating in South Africa’s historic first standalone World Rugby Level 3 course for women.


Springbok scrumhalf Morne "Krappies" van den Berg wants to put his hand up with a strong display against Italy in Turin on Saturday
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Krappies and Sacha ready to roar against the Azzurri

Morne van den Berg and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are ready to cement their halfback partnership as the Springboks take on Italy in Turin.

Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg, left, and assistant coach Jerry Flannery sharing a moment while talking tactics
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Boks must blunt razor-sharp Azzurri attack, says Flannery

Springboks defence coach Jerry Flannery says a fearless collective effort and tactical discipline will be vital to withstand Italy's set-piece threat in Turin.

Blues’ Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes onto the field for his 150th game during to round one of the Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and Chiefs at Eden Park in Auckland on February 15, 2025.

All Black prop Tu'ungafasi joins Clermont as injury cover

All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi has signed a three-month deal with French Top 14 club Clermont as injury cover to bolster their front row.

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

Boks dare not underestimate struggling Italy — Rassie

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus warns South Africa cannot afford to underestimate Italy ahead of their Nations Championship clash in Turin, despite the Azzurri's winless run.

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

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 debut following injury.

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

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 Scotstoun.

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

Frustrating end to the season for Springbok Women

Despite a disappointing 38-17 defeat to Ireland in Cape Town, the Springbok Women's coaches reflect on valuable player growth and building squad depth across the season.

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

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 tough loss to Edinburgh.

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

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.

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

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 talent with veteran experience.