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2027 World Cup hosts Australia are staring down the barrel of an unprecedented crisis after a winless European tour and a record 10th defeat of the year. Saturday’s 48-33 loss to France in Paris raises fresh concerns about their readiness to deliver a competitive showing as the clock ticks toward the global showpiece. The Paris […]

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus insists his thumbs-up gesture after the win in Dublin was not about taunting the Irish. Erasmus’ celebration at the final whistle on Saturday night was shown on TV and immediately sparked debate that Erasmus was giving it to Irish fans. But the Bok mentor says he only has love and respect

Ireland coach Andy Farrell admitted his side “lost composure a little bit” as the world champions’ scrum pressure and a cascade of cards proved too much. The hosts slumped to a 24-13 defeat to the Springboks in Dublin on Saturday in one of the most chaotic Tests in recent memory. Ireland finished the first half

In the midst of a chaotic and thrilling encounter in Dublin on Saturday, one element stood out crystal clear – the immense power of the Springbok scrum. Bok coach Rassie Erasmus made no apologies for his team’s reliance on the set-piece in a bruising contest, opting for scrum after scrum as they claimed a 24-13

RG Snyman marked his 50th Test with a long-awaited Springbok victory over Ireland in a chaotic, card-laden contest. For the Leinster and Bok lock, who spent two injury-ravaged years at Munster wondering whether milestones like this would ever come, the occasion carried deep personal meaning – made even more special by the familiar surroundings of

A highly-rated Junior Springbok’s dreams of being part of the Bok setup for the back-end of their European tour were dashed due to injury. Siphosethu Mnebelele was set to become the latest SA U20 player fast-tracked into the Springbok setup, until a cruel knee injury scuppered his plans last week. According to Rapport, the 19-year-old

A Springbok hooker appears set to join Munster when his current contract expires in June next year. Marnus van der Merwe is one of South African rugby’s hottest properties after a breakthrough international season. While the Sharks and Lions have thrown their hats into the ring – the Joburg-based franchise particularly keen following Jaco Visagie’s

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus and Wales coach Steve Tandy will be without key players for Saturday’s Test in Cardiff. The final match of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour takes place outside World Rugby’s Test window, and both teams are set to feel the impact. According to Rapport, Erasmus may lose several Europe-based players, with Thomas du Toit

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus brushed off suggestions that Ireland’s flurry of yellow cards – including an upgraded 20-minute red – was the central story of a wild Test in Dublin. Ireland were at once stage reduced to 12 men, but Erasmus was quick to push back against any narrative that the Boks benefitted from Irish

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has delivered the most complete season of his Test career, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Marx – who was named 2025 World Rugby Player of the Year on Saturday night – has become “the outstanding player for the Springboks this season,” averaging close to 70 minutes