

An expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup means more teams and more excitement, but how does it all work?
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.
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 has confirmed the future of the Rugby Championship with the tournament to be played in full through 2027, 2028 and 2029.
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.
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.
The Springboks have their Rugby Championship title defence fate in their own hands as they face Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday.
Hooker Bongi Mbonambi quietened talk about the favourites tag as South Africa prepare to face Argentina.
Head coach Rassie Erasmus has made four changes to South Africa' matchday 23 for Saturday's Rugby Championship decider against Argentina.
The expanded 2027 men's Rugby World Cup will feature a round of 16 for the first time, with the Wallabies to kick off the showpiece event in Perth.
After the most competitive Rugby Championship to date we've entered the final week. Read on as we bring you the latest team news below and look ahead to the Round 6 clashes.
South Africa have called upon lock Lood de Jager for their final Rugby Championship fixture, against Argentina in London, after Franco Mostert was unable to travel due to a family bereavement.
While agreeing that Sacha Feinberg-Mgomezulu was 'brilliant' against Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday, Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus was quick to point out that the youngster had a lot of help on the pitch.
South Africa utility back Canan Moodie has warned against assuming the Rugby Championship title was in the Springboks' possession, saying that anything could happen in the final set of matches this coming weekend.
Yet again the Rugby Championship has been marred by referee shockers, while the Wallabies are desperately short a starting fly-half.
South Africa are poised to retain the Rugby Championship title after a thumping 67-30 victory over Argentina in Durban.
The Springboks will resume their Rugby Championship defence at home to Argentina on Saturday at Durban's Kings Park Stadium, with everything still up for grabs.
Flyhalf Manie Libbok and loose forward Kwagga Smith are expecting big battles in their respective areas of expertise in the Sprinboks' final home Test of 2025.
Springboks assistant coach Tony Brown says the South Africans must forget about their win over the All Blacks two weeks ago, as Argentina are an entirely different prospect and will require more than 'patchy' dominance.
South Africa's Springboks take on Los Pumas of Argentina in the Rugby Championship in Durban on Saturday, with Boks coach Rassie Erasmus keeping faith with the team that thumped New Zealand two weeks ago.
The Rugby Championship is back for the final two weeks and every team remains in contention. Read on as we bring you the latest team news below and look ahead to the Round 5 clashes.
The Wallabies sit atop the Rugby Championship table in one of the most competitive tournaments in years, so why won't it take place in 2026?
New Zealand's All Blacks will be looking to consolidate top spot in the Rugby Championship as they host defending champions South Africa in Wellington on Saturday.
| Rugby Championship | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | South Africa | 6 | +57 | 19 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 6 | +8 | 19 |
| 3 | Australia | 6 | -13 | 11 |
| 4 | Argentina | 6 | -52 | 10 |





