No Faf, Mapimpi for Springboks' Rugby Championship vs. Australia

South Africa have named their squad for the two Rugby Championship Tests at home to Australia next month as they begin the defence of their title, with no place for double World Cup winners Lukhanyo Am, Faf de Klerk and Makazola Mapimpi.

Springboks vs Georgia - Last chance for rookies to show Rugby Championship worth

South Africa's Springboks will play their final Test of the incoming tour series against Georgia at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, their last chance to blood new players ahead of the Rugby Championship.

Springboks' Wiese suspended for start of Rugby Championship

South Africa No. 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a headbutt on Italian prop Danilo Fischetti in the Springboks' 45-0 victory on Saturday.

Kolisi back to lead new-look Boks pack against Georgia

South Africa will be led by returning captain Siya Kolisi when they take on Georgia in a Test at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, with coach Rassie Erasmus naming three debutant starters in the front row.

Springboks tactics good for rugby - Scott Robertson

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has praised Springboks counterpart Rassie Erasmus for his controversial tactics in South Africa's weekend Test victory over Italy.

Springboks favourites again in milestone match for Willie le Roux

After beating Italy 42-24 at Loftus Versfeld, Springboks will face the Azzurri once more in Gqeberha.

Springboks the obvious favourites to crush Italy at Loftus fortress

The Springboks will face Italy in their first official Test of the season on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld, heading into the game buoyed by a 54-7 drubbing of the Barbarians at Cape Town's DHL Stadium last weekend.

Barbarians clash a trial run for Springboks' Rugby Championship defence

Four-time Rugby World Cup champions South Africa will kick off their season by hosting the Barbarians at Cape Town's DHL Stadium in the Qatar Airways Cup on Saturday.

Former South Africa winger Cornal Hendricks dies aged 37

Former South Africa winger Cornal Hendricks has died at the age of 37.

How Ray Lewis and a prayer led TJ Maguranyanga to the Commanders

New Washington Commanders signing TJ Maguranyanga was a highly-respected rugby winger, who even played for France's ASM Clermont Auvergne, but watching clips of Baltimore Ravens legend Ray Lewis ignited his NFL dream.

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.

Inside triple-nationality rugby star Paschal Ekeji Jr.'s 'far-fetched' path to the NFL

Nigeria-Lesotho-South African winger Paschal Ekeji Jr. looked set for an impressive rugby career in 2022, but then a chance encounter with the Madden game, and some encouragement from Osi Umenyiora, changed his trajectory.

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.