International rugby fixtures: Latest matches, key dates, venues

Here's the full list of international rugby fixtures, including the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, the Rugby Championship and the Autumn Nations Series.

Coach Felix Jones returns to Springboks after England stint

Double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones will reunite with head coach Rassie Erasmus in the Boks' management team from March 1, following a short stint with England.

Double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff forced to retire after neck injury

Steven Kitshoff has been forced to retire from rugby after a serious neck injury.

Stormers' Manie Libbok hospitalised after horror tackle against Toulon

Springboks and Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok was taken immediately to hospital after a horror high tackle by Toulon's Yannick Youyoutte in the Investec Championships Cup on Saturday.

Blitzboks beat France to win Cape Town Sevens; New Zealand win women's title

South Africa won the Cape Town Sevens rugby title for the first time in nine years, after beating France 26-14 in the men's final on Sunday, while New Zealand beat the USA to win their third title in the Mother City.

Investec Champions Cup - Watch Kolisi, Dupont, Itoje in rugby's Champions League

What is the Investec Champions Cup? Previously the Heineken Cup, it is effectively the top-tier European rugby tournament - similar to football's UEFA Champions League.

Autumn rugby international fixtures 2024

There has been a bumper schedule of international rugby in November, with the Six Nations sides hosting the best from the southern hemisphere.

SA Rugby confirm opponents for 2025 home Test schedule

Autumn rugby internationals: England need defensive rethink? Australia doomed for Lions tour?

Week 4 put the icing on the cake for some teams but left a bad taste for others. With the year drawing to a close, it's time to overreact to how next year could shape up.

Why there is no need for Nations Championship decider in 2024

As the post-World Cup rugby year draws to a close this weekend, there is no denying the world's leading rugby nation.

Rugby awards: England's Kildunne, Boks' Du Toit take honours

England fullback Ellie Kildunne was named women's player of the year at the World Rugby awards on Sunday, while Springboks forward Pieter-Steph du Toit took out the men's award.

Wales vs. South Africa: Welsh thumped in 12th straight loss

South Africa scored seven tries as they eased to a 45-12 victory over Wales in their autumn international clash in Cardiff on Saturday, inflicting a 12th successive defeat on their hosts to put more pressure on coach Warren Gatland.

Wales vs. South Africa: Warren Gatland wants to stay as coach

Warren Gatland said he wants to remain Wales coach despite a disastrous year in which his side have lost all 11 Tests they have played, but admitted his future was uncertain in the wake of Saturday's 45-12 loss to South Africa in Cardiff.

Autumn internationals Week 4: Rugby team news, how to watch

Week 4 sees Eddie Jones return to England, while South Africa visit Wales. Elsewhere, Australia continue their grand slam hunt, while Ireland, New Zealand and France are also in action.

Who has won the Rugby World Cup? All-time winners list

The Rugby World Cup has been held every four years since 1987. See the full list of winners and which country has the most titles.

The drive to win a Rugby World Cup three-peat binds the Springboks' DNA

South Africa's Springboks are the number one men's rugby team in the world, have had a formidable 2024, and are aiming for a third World Cup title in a row in 2027. But do their veterans still have the fire to do it?

Wales vs. South Africa: Rassie Erasmus backs under-fire Warren Gatland

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has come out in defence of Wales counterpart Warren Gatland ahead of their clash in Cardiff on Saturday.

Wales vs South Africa: Brothers Jaden, Jordan Hendrikse to start for Springboks

South Africa have selected brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse to start their final autumn international clash with ailing Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Week 3 overreactions: England in crisis? Argentina can win 2027 Rugby World Cup?

England and Wales slumped further; France edged New Zealand, and South Africa and Australia continued their successful autumn. It leaves plenty of food for thought.

Etzebeth, PSdT, Kolbe up for World Rugby POTY

The World Rugby Awards nominations were released on Monday, with three Springboks nominated in the men's Player of the Year category.

Springboks coach: Win vs. England 'not fantastic'

Rassie Erasmus said he was "content" with South Africa's 29-20 win over England and hailed the performance of two-try hero Cheslin Kolbe.

England errors strike again as losing run goes on

England's 29-20 defeat to South Africa was down to losing collisions, several errors and, fundamentally, not being as good as South Africa.