Springboks look to keep momentum with new-look team against Italy

The Springboks seek to build on a dream start to their end-of-year tour when they visit Italy on Saturday.

Rassie Erasmus makes 11 changes to Springboks team to face Italy

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has named a new-look starting team for Saturday's Test against Italy in Turin.

Springboks' Lood de Jager receives four-match ban after red card vs. France

South African lock Lood de Jager will miss the remainder of the Autumn Series after receiving a four-match ban after his red card against France.

Springboks ready for Italy's 'passion and intensity'

South Africa will be taking no chances against Italy this coming weekend, despite beating France with 14 men on Saturday, as the Azzuri come into the clash off a win against Australia.

Overreactions: England to beat All Blacks? Wales set for miserable autumn?

England stayed perfect, Wales suffered a familiar drubbing and Australia limped to another defeat. ESPN writers Tom Hamilton and Sam Bruce weigh in on this weekend's talking points.

Springboks topple France despite De Jager red

Rugby world champions South Africa have overcome a red card and a halftime deficit to beat France 32-17 and hand Les Tricolores yet another stinging defeat.

Why was Springboks' De Jager given a red card?

Springboks lock Lood de Jager shown a straight red for a dangerous hit on France's Thomas Ramos, but why wasn't it a 20-minute red card?

France vs South Africa -- Springboks must beware an avenging French side

The Springboks will visit France in Saint-Denis on Saturday for the first time since edging the hosts 29-28 in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

Eben Etzebeth, Pieter-Steph du Toit return for Siya Kolisi's 100th Test

Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springboks centurion when he leads South Africa out against France.

Autumn Nations Series: England clean sweep? Australia need new fly-half?

England, Scotland, South Africa and New Zealand all picked up wins in their opening Autumn Nations Series games. ESPN's writers weigh in on the big talking points.

Porthen determined to stay with Boks after 'unreal' debut

South Africa prop Zachary Porthen described his debut for the Springboks, against Japan on Saturday, as 'unreal' and says he's determined to remain in Rassie Erasmus's good graces.

Nche ruled out of Boks tour, replaced by Ntlabakanye

South Africa prop Ox Nche has been ruled out of the Springboks' current tour of Europe and the UK after picking up an injury in the team's 61-7 win over Japan in London on Saturday.

Springboks look to consolidate strong year with win over Japan

Fresh off their second straight Rugby Championship title, the Springboks will face Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday as a team arguably as high as it has ever been.

Boks' Kriel keen to clash against 'familiar' Japan opponents

South Africa back Jesse Kriel is looking forward to the Test against Japan at Wembley on Saturday, saying he will enjoy facing off against players he knows well after nearly a decade of club rugby in Asia.

Porthen to start for Boks against Japan at Wembley

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has named an experienced side for the Test against Japan in London on Nov. 1, but has included squad debutant Zachary Porthen in the starting XV.

RWC 2027 Draw: everything you need to know

An expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup means more teams and more excitement, but how does it all work?

Rassie names uncapped Porthen to Boks' tour squad

South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has named an experienced squad for the Springboks' tour of Europe in November, handing out only one new call up, to Stormers prop Zachary Porthen.

Kolisi excited for 'huge' series against All Blacks in 2026

South Africa men's rugby captain Siya Kolisi says the four-Test home series against New Zealand in September 2026 is going to be 'huge' for the Springboks, as well as for the franchise teams who will face the Kiwis.

SANZAAR confirms future of Rugby Championship

SANZAAR has confirmed the future of the Rugby Championship with the tournament to be played in full through 2027, 2028 and 2029.

R360 players will be barred from Test rugby - unions

Rugby's international heavyweights have joined forces to deliver a significant blow to the proposed breakaway league R360 by declaring any player involved will be barred from Test selection.

Boks have 'work to do' ahead of Europe, UK tour - Reinach

TRC R6: Wallabies go backwards; Springboks make statement

After the most hotly contested Rugby Championship ever it's the Springboks who have claimed the southern hemisphere crown once again, becoming the first side ever to go back-to-back.

Can the Springboks seal back-to-back Rugby Championship titles?

The Springboks have their Rugby Championship title defence fate in their own hands as they face Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday.

Springboks not expecting 'walk in the park' in Rugby Championship decider

Hooker Bongi Mbonambi quietened talk about the favourites tag as South Africa prepare to face Argentina.