All Blacks headline Springboks blockbuster 2026 season
With heavyweight opposition, iconic venues and minimal margin for error, the 2026 schedule represents a comprehensive test of South Africa’s standing at the top of the international game.
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Blitzboks blaze into Cape Town 7’s semis after perfect pool sweep
The Blitzboks tore through Day One of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town event like a side playing with the wind at their backs and the crowd in their lungs, winning all three pool matches on…
Blitzboks close in on HSBC SVNS Cape Town play-off spot
Springbok Sevens have taken a major step toward securing a place in the HSBC SVNS Cape Town play-offs after a hard-fought 19–14 victory over New Zealand in their second match of the tournament.
Booi returns to lead Bok Women against Black Ferns
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin named Nolusindiso Booi at lock for Saturday’s historic Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Exeter, where South Africa will take on the Black Ferns with a bench consisting of seven forwards and one back.
Hooker ready to dive in deep end against All Blacks
Ethan Hooker has always been able to cover more than one position in the Springbok backline, but this Saturday in Wellington he’ll be stepping into uncharted waters, his very first start.
Bok Women look beyond bruises to World Cup quarter-final dream
The Springbok Women may have been outmuscled and outpaced in Northampton, but they are far from out of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Their 57–10 defeat to France at Franklin’s Gardens stung like a crunching…
Spar Proteas Netball Team set to tackle the World’s Best
The Spar Proteas are packing their bags for a tour that will pit them against New Zealand and Australia, the two most fearsome forces in world netball. It’s a journey into the lion’s den, but…
Brodie McAlister’s late thunderbolt seals All Blacks’ clean sweep over gritty France
In the chilly cauldron of Waikato Stadium, where breath fogs in the night air and legends are born under floodlit scrutiny, a new name was etched into All Black folklore.
Spar Proteas prepare for Commonwealth Games with test series in New Zealand
The SPAR Proteas are scheduled to play a three-Test series against the Silver Ferns in New Zealand later this year.
Daan Human hopes Siya Kolisi will be available for Cape Town test
“The All Blacks made a massive comeback against Argentina after going down in their first match of the competition,” said Human.