Rugby

Siya Kolisi marked his 100th Test cap with trademark humility and leadership, putting the team first as world champions the Springboks came from behind to humble France 32-17 in an intense Autumn international on Saturday.

This one had all the ingredients of a blockbuster from the very beginning and what a blockbuster it was. As in all blockbusters, the best came last after a captivating build-up for the first hour.

South Africa take on hosts France on Saturday in a match that will be special in several ways, not least as the 100th cap for Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and as a repeat of their epic 29-28 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal victory in Paris two years ago.

The world champion Springboks pulverised Japan 61-7 at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday to kick off their five-match northern hemisphere tour in style.

Several South Africa players lining up against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday carry vivid memories of the “Miracle of Brighton”—.

Former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 36-man squad for the Outgoing Tour in November.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi paid tribute to coach Rassie Erasmus for changing the team’s mindset after they underlined their status as the sport’s superpower by winning back-to-back Rugby Championship titles for the first time on Saturday.

The Springboks were crowned as Rugby Championship champions after a hard-fought 29-27 win over Argentina at Twickenham Stadium in London on Saturday.

South Africa are perceived to have an advantage in their decisive Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in London on Saturday, but captain Siya Kolisi said that was only the case if the performance matched their title ambitions.

Wounded and with their backs to the wall, a proud Argentina team will come out fighting when they face the Springboks in London, Siya Kolisi said.

The Stormers started the United Rugby Championship with a convincing 35-0 win against defending champions Leinster at Cape Town Stadium on Friday night.

The Springbok Women’s performances at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup were not only an indication of things to come, but will also leave a legacy that will inspire the next generation to emulate them.

For the most-capped loose forward in Springbok Women history, actions count more than words as the team contemplate and prepare for Sunday's Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against the Black Ferns.

Scott Robertson praised his All Blacks' defensive resilience after securing a 24-17 win over the Springboks in Auckland on Saturday that eased the pressure on the New Zealand coach after last month's Rugby Championship loss to Argentina.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Jesse Kriel were both bitterly disappointed by the team’s 24-17 defeat against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday, which dashed their hopes of beating the hosts for the first time at Eden Park since 1937, and attributed the result to 15 poor minutes of play in the match.