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SA Rugby believes rugby’s core identity remains intact after World Rugby’s recent Shape of the Game summit. SA Rugby CEO Riaan Oberholzer, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and law adviser Jaco Peyper were part of the South African delegation at the summit, where proposals around scrums, contestable kicks and other key elements were discussed. Oberholzer said […]

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says World Rugby can’t be expected to bring the World Cup back to South Africa. Despite the Springboks being four-time champions and South Africa having staged a successful tournament in 1995, Oberholzer admits economics now outweigh history when it comes to hosting rights. Australia will stage the 2027 tournament, with

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will continue building squad depth in 2026 with the 2027 World Cup firmly in mind. The back-to-back world champions begin their season with a non-cap match against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June before launching their Nations Championship campaign against England at Ellis Park on 4 July. “The focus

The Six Nations trophy has been retired after suffering irreparable damage. The vehicle transporting the trophy in Ireland caught fire, leaving it beyond restoration to what organisers described as “full presentation standard”. As a result, the current trophy will be decommissioned, with its materials set to be reused in the creation of a brand-new version.

Sharks prop Ox Nché showed off his full range of skills at Loftus. Needs an extra 0 on that jersey number @Vodacom #URC pic.twitter.com/J4kdhmWPTY — The Sharks (@SharksRugby) March 2, 2026 The post Watch: Ox’s sweet strike appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Sharks prop Ox Nché showed off his full range of skills at

The Sharks have provided an injury update on scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse, who was stretchered from the field at Loftus on Saturday. The incident took place in the 26th minute of the Vodacom URC match when Hendrikse took a head knock while attempting to make a try-saving tackle on Bulls wing Sebastian de Klerk. “Jaden Hendrikse

The Springboks won’t be chasing a third straight World Cup by doubling down on defence alone. That’s the message from defence coach Jerry Flannery, who says South Africa’s evolution is about blending every part of their game as they build towards next year’s global showpiece in Australia. The Boks are gearing up for a bumper

The Lions have secured the services of two exciting backs for the next three years. Winger Kelly Mpeku and centre Bronson Mills have penned new deals through until 2029 with the Joburg-based side. STATE OF THE URC: Lions, Bulls on the charge Joburg’s finest secured until 2029 #ForOurCity | #LionsPride pic.twitter.com/C4WyQCY1jm — Lions (@LionsRugbyCo) March

South Africa has reportedly seen a dramatic drop in rugby drug testing over the past decade, despite producing the highest number of convicted dopers in the global game. The Telegraph reports that figures published by the World Anti-Doping Agency show tests conducted by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (Saids) fell from 785 in

Jesse Kriel and Dawid Kellerman dotted down as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in Japan and France. Top 14 Tighthead prop Carlu Sadie and centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg started for Bordeaux Bègles in a 39-17 defeat to Pau at the Stade du Hameau. Former Stormers speedster Dillyn Leyds ran out on the wing in