Foote highlights role of U18 Series in Junior Bok development
South Africa’s premier international age-group tournament, the annual Under-18 International Series, once again proved to be an invaluable platform for the country's top schoolboy young talent, with Junior Springbok coach coach Kevin Foote saying it’s crucial in developing future stars and highlighting the importance of preparing the players for the rigors of professional rugby.

Execution key as Boks prepare for second Test
Springbok lock Ruan Nortje and utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu agreed on Wednesday that accurate execution was vital as they prepare to face the Wallabies at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town in their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship match on Saturday, as they look to bounce back from their disappointing result last week.

Springboks to face Japan at Wembley in November
The Springboks will start the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a historic Test against Japan at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 1 November.

Erasmus names new-look team for Cape Town Test
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a team featuring 10 changes to the starting XV for their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday, with Jesse Kriel leading the side for the second time in a Test, with returns for Cheslin Kolbe, Damian de Allende, and Bok centurion Willie le Roux.

Roos eager to get going at Rugby World Cup
Sunday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup opener between South Africa and Brazil at Franklin’s Garden in Northampton may be the first Test between the two nations, but for Springbok Women utility back Nadine Roos, some of her opponents will not be unfamiliar.

Match official appointments to 24 August 2025
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made. James Doleman from New Zealand is in charge of the Springboks' second Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Cape Town, while Scotland's Hollie Davidson will referee the Springbok Women's Rugby World Cup opener against Brazil in Northampton on Sunday.

Boks determined to correct wrongs against Aussies
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and utility back Canan Moodie were adamant that they had to correct the wrongs that cost them a 38-22 defeat against the Wallabies in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship last weekend when the teams cross paths at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

Mapimpi called up as Boks release Kolisi, Arendse
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up experienced Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi to the squad ahead of their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday, as captain Siya Kolisi and Kurt-Lee Arendse were released due to injury.

The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #19
The past weekend delivered another round of thrilling Carling Currie Cup Premier Division action, headlined by the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, who secured their third win of the campaign by defeating the Vodacom Bulls 28-20 on Sunday in Wellington, while there were also important victories for the Fidelity ADT Lions, Toyota Cheetahs, and Suzuki Griquas.

Nche: “We have to bounce back against Australia”
Springbok prop Ox Nche was visibly disappointed, much like all of his team-mates on Saturday night, following their 38-22 defeat against the Wallabies in the first round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at Ellis Park, and said they had to bounce back strongly next week to get their campaign back on track.