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Springbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery says the world champions are bracing for a fired-up Japan side when they kick off their five-match end-of-year tour at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday. The Boks will then take on France, Italy, Ireland and Wales on consecutive Saturdays. MORE: Boks brace for brutal northern tour Fresh off a […]

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes Japan can “be competitive for a while” against the Springboks at Wembley on Saturday. However, he expects the world champions’ set-piece dominance and physicality to decide the contest. The fixture is the third meeting between the nations. Japan, then ranked 13th and coached by Eddie Jones, stunned the Springboks

The Naka Bulls have already set their sights on a “new Everest” in 2026 after making history when they won a third consecutive Gold Cup title. The Blue Bulls Carlton Cup champions dominated Western Province Super League A champions Villager at the Brookside Sports Ground in Cape Town on Saturday, running in six tries in

A Former All Black centre has been suspended for three matches following a dangerous tackle during Benetton’s 43-0 defeat to Edinburgh in Round 4 of the URC on Friday, 17 October. The citing commissioner reported Malakai Fekitoa for an act of foul play in the 43rd minute, under Law 9.13, which prohibits early, late or

Joseph Dweba and Tyrone Green got on the scoresheet as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the French Top 14 and English Premiership. Top 14 Former Stormers winger Dillyn Leyds started for La Rochelle in their 36-19 win against Lyon. Arno Botha wore the Lyon No 8 jersey while lock Janse Roux came off the

Mzansi Rugby League founder Renaldo Bothma has stepped away from the project. The former Namibia captain and ex-Bulls loose forward launched the MRL in September. The 16-team nationwide competition is meant to kick off in 2027. It aims to provide a pathway for younger players within the South African rugby landscape to the top, and

Stormers flyhalf Jurie Mathee showed that he’s more than capable of deputising for Springbok playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as the Cape side went five-from-five against Benetton on Saturday. MORE: Key Bok in doubt for Euro tour A masterclass from your Man of the Match Jurie Matthee. #inittogether pic.twitter.com/30po93lPph — DHL Stormers (@THESTORMERS) October 27, 2025 Photo:

England coach Steve Borthwick has rewarded teenage sensation Noah Caluori with a shock call-up for the November Test series, following the 19-year-old’s dazzling five-try display on Premiership debut for Saracens. Standing 1.95 metres tall, Caluori showcased his athleticism and finishing prowess in Saracens’ 65-14 rout of Sale on October 18 – just a week after

The Wallabies have called in reinforcements following their win over Japan in Tokyo on Saturday. Darcy Swain has been drafted into the squad to bolster their forward pack after suffering a double blow in the second row against the Brave Blossoms. Swain, the Western Force lock, has been called into the squad after Lukhan Salakaia-Loto

France have suffered a double injury setback ahead of their opening Test of the November series against the Springboks in Paris on 8 November. Flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert and lock Romain Taofifenua have both been ruled out. The French Rugby Federation (FFR) confirmed on Sunday that Jalibert picked up a thigh injury during Bordeaux Bègles’ Top