SPRINGBOKS
Stormers bring in big gun Ruan Ackermann after Gloucester exit
The Stormers have further bolstered their squad ahead of the 2025/26 season with the big-name signing of Ruan Ackermann as the flanker returns to South Africa after his eight-year stint with English Premiership side Gloucester.
Rassie Erasmus rolls out exciting Springbok team for Barbarians curtain-raiser
The Springboks have unveiled their first match-day squad of the year, with Rassie Erasmus naming an exciting lineup to face the Barbarians in Saturday's mouthwatering curtain-raiser to the 2025 season.
Barbarians land in Cape Town with full squad confirmed for Springbok showdown
A star-studded Barbarians squad touched down in Cape Town earlier this week to begin preparations for Saturday's Qatar Airways Cup clash against the Springboks at DHL Stadium.
France and Argentina beckon, but Lions sticking to historic tours - for now
British and Irish Lions chief executive Ben Calveley has confirmed there is interest in future matches against new opponents but insists there are no plans to change the three traditional tours.
Kolbe, Brown emphasise Test-match intensity ahead of Barbarians clash
As the Springboks gear up to face the Barbarians, assistant coach Tony Brown and Cheslin Kolbe have made it clear they are approaching the fixture with full Test-match intensity and focus.
Flawless Springbok Sevens cruise to Rugby Africa Sevens Cup title
The Springbok Sevens 'A' squad went undefeated as they claimed the Rugby Africa Sevens Cup in Port Louis, Mauritius, on Sunday.
