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Toulouse held on to beat Montpellier for a record-equalling fourth-straight French Top 14 rugby title in a final interrupted by a thunderstorm. Toulouse triumphed 28-20 at the Stade de France after leading 25-6 at half-time. Hooker Peato Mauvaka scored twice in a dominant first half to set the 25-time champions on their way before the […]

Rassie Erasmus’ first Springbok team of the Nations Championship may appear predictable, but history suggests another surprise could be coming, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the Test at Ellis Park is about more than one result, with Erasmus balancing the need to beat England against preparing the Springboks for the

The Junior Springboks made a massive statement at the start of their Junior World Championship title defence, thrashing Uruguay in Tbilisi. South Africa ran in 16 tries in a 104-7 win over the newly-promoted Uruguayans, having led 50-0 lead at half-time. It was one-way traffic from the opening whistle as the Junior Boks asserted their

Japan U20 borrowed from Rassie Erasmus’ playbook to score a try against New Zealand U20 at the Junior World Championship. The Baby Blacks won 38-21 after nearby lightning strikes forced the match to be abandoned after 66 minutes. Love it … pic.twitter.com/WIWoVNOcgl — Brett Igoe (@brettruganalyst) June 27, 2026 The post Watch: Boks inspire Japan

Springbok prop Vincent Koch crossed for the Barbarians’ opening try, but it was not enough to prevent Wales from claiming a hard-fought victory at Twickenham on Saturday. Captained by Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk, the Barbarians played entertaining rugby in parts and really got the crowd on their feet in the dying minutes – ultimately

Follow the live action as the defending champion Junior Springboks face Uruguay in their opening Pool A match at the Junior World Championship.  The post LIVE: Junior Boks vs Uruguay U20 appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Follow the live action as the defending champion Junior Springboks face Uruguay in their opening Pool A

The Springbok Women’s Test against the USA at Ellis Park next Saturday will be played in honour of Walter and Albertina Sisulu, with a special focus on celebrating the legacy of “Mama Sisulu”. SA Rugby announced on Saturday that the fixture will serve as a tribute to the two anti-apartheid icons after discussions with the

Ireland have shrugged off an injury-hit build-up to their Nations Championship campaign, with forwards coach Paul O’Connell insisting the squad has arrived in Australia in “good shape and good form”. Andy Farrell’s side open their tournament against the Wallabies in Sydney on 4 July before taking on Japan and New Zealand later in the tour.

England hooker Jamie George has labelled Saracens teammate Totoa Auvaa’s behaviour during the nightclub incident involving England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson “unacceptable”. Auvaa avoided formal sanctions following the incident in London, despite throwing a punch at Atkinson that missed and struck an England and Wales Cricket Board security guard instead. The security guard

Former Springbok winger Breyton Paulse believes Rassie Erasmus has found the right way to introduce exciting young talent into the Springbok set-up. Paulse says he’s been encouraged to see Junior Springbok stars Jaco Williams, Vusi Moyo and Riley Norton included among six uncapped players in the Springbok squad ahead of next week’s Nations Championship opener