South Africa vs. Wales - Will Boks keep unbeaten Nations Championship record intact?

The Springboks - one of only three teams with a perfect Nations Championship record after two matches - will continue their campaign against Wales in Durban on Saturday.

Rassie Erasmus names four debutants in Springboks team to play Wales in Durban

Jaco Williams (wing), Vusi Moyo (flyhalf), Ruben van Heerden (lock), and Carlu Sadie (prop) will all make their Test debuts in the Springboks' third Nations Championship fixture against Wales in Durban on Saturday.

International rugby fixtures: Latest matches, key dates, venues

Here's the full list of international rugby fixtures, including the Six Nations, Nations Championship and Rugby Championship.

Scotland fall short as South Africa hold on for win

Scotland produced another big performance against top-tier opposition but their wait for a first-ever win in South Africa continues after they went down 42-28 to the double world champions in a thrilling Nations Championship showdown in Pretoria.

Nations Championship teams: Wales bench star flyer

The Nations Championship kicked off with an almighty bang in Week 1 and Week 2 is promising to bring even more excitement. Read on for teams, news, and everything you need to know.

South Africa vs. Scotland - Rassie rings the changes for Loftus clash

After a convincing 45-21 win over England in their opening game of the inaugural Nations Championship, the Springboks will host Scotland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Springboks blitz England 45-21 at Ellis Park

England endured a fifth straight Test defeat after a rollercoaster night at Ellis Park ended with South Africa turning on the power to emerge emphatic 45-21 winners.

South Africa 45-21 England: Springboks romp to victory at Ellis Park - as it happened

ESPN has live updates as England kick off their Nations Championship campaign against South Africa.

England's Furbank hospitalised with appendicitis

Fullback George Furbank has been ruled out of England's clash with South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday and could miss the entire July tour because of appendicitis.

South Africa vs. England: How to watch rugby's Nations Championship, kick-off time, live stream

Everything you need to know as England begin their Nations Championship campaign against South Africa.

Milestone for Kolbe as Springboks name team to face England in Nations Championship

Horn in at flyhalf to replace Feinberg-Mngomezulu for Springboks against Barbarians

Quan Horn has replaced Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in an experimental Springbok lineup against the Barbarians.

All Blacks sign coach Tony Brown from 2028

New Zealand Rugby have got their man with Tony Brown officially returning to New Zealand from 2028, signing as an All Blacks assistant coach through to the end of 2029.

Kipchoge inspired after meeting Kolisi

Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge got his wish to meet a Springboks rugby player by linking up with South Africa captain Siya Kolisi after Cape Town Marathon.

Dobson backs Kolbe to play key role in Stormers' Project 2029

Stormers announced the return of versatile Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe on Monday, with Director of Rugby John Dobson suggesting that he would play a key role in the Stormers' plans all the way through to 2029.

Kipchoge praises SA runners, wants to meet Boks

Marathon running legend Eliud Kipchoge, who is in South Africa for the Cape Town Marathon this Sunday, has praised SA's running culture... and said he hoped to meet the Springboks rugby team.

ESPN Africa and Disney+ to air France's Top 14 rugby

ESPN Africa has announced the acquisition of broadcast rights to France's TOP 14, adding another rugby league to the channels in sub-Saharan Africa (DStv 218 and 219, Starsat 248) and Disney+ in South Africa.

Top 14 Rugby - Watch these 10 rugby stars shine in France

France star Antoine Dupont, the highest-profile name in the Top 14 league, is back from a long injury layoff - while Jiuta Wainiqolo has been lighting up screens this season.

ESPN launches 'Jesse in Japan', feat. Springboks star Kriel

Springboks and Yokohama Canon Eagles star Jesse Kriel opens a window into life, rugby and routine in Japan in ESPN Africa's new digital series.

'That's a big call': World Rugby boss rejects rugby league assessment

World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson has rejected suggestions the sport is slowly morphing into rugby league, but he admits there is plenty to discuss when the shape of game conference takes place later this month.

'National icon' Siya Kolisi returns to Stormers from Sharks

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will return to the Stormers in 2026, the Cape Town-based team confirmed.

Boks' Etzebeth - Eye gouge 'never intentional' but 'deserves' ban

South Africa forward Eben Etzebeth has broken his silence in the wake of his 12-week suspension for an eye gouge against Wales, saying he never intended to hurt Alex Mann, or even go near his face with his hand.

Bok-filled Japan Rugby League One to air on ESPN Africa

ESPN has announced that the 2025-26 season of Japan Rugby League One (JRLO) will air on their channels in Africa, as well as on Disney+ in South Africa, showcasing many world-famous Springboks.

Etzebeth's eye gouge was bad... But this guy had an axe in his kit bag!

Eben Etzebeth was handed a 12-week ban for sticking his thumb into the eye of Alex Mann during South Africa's 73-0 win over Wales, but it was far from the worst ban handed out in the history of rugby union.

Eben Etzebeth: South Africa lock banned for 12 weeks for eye gouge

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been banned for 12 weeks for his eye gouge against Wales on Saturday.