Springboks recruit Lions coach for U20 set-up
Lions lineout coach Barend Pieterse is set to leave the United Rugby Championship outfit to join Kevin Foote's Junior Springboks c…
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International
Opinion
Dupont the GOAT, Roigard and Pollock rise: Bold Top 100 2026 predictions
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was crowned the world’s best by RugbyPass journalists in the 2025 Top 100.
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'The only thing he can improve’: Boks' one concern over SFM before RWC
Former Wales captain Dan Biggar has said "you can't find a weakness" in Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's general game, but has flagged …
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International
Analysis
Springboks rule the skies as access law leads to more kicking
South Africa are the world's best in many areas - including using kicking as a potent attacking weapon.
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Lower tackle height to be trialled at World Rugby U20s in 2026
World Rugby will trial a lower legal tackle height at the sternum during the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia, marking…
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Top 100 - Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu: 'I still need to prove myself for people to understand who I am'
The newly-crowned RugbyPass world’s best player of 2025 on his need to be understood and how he shapes his own reality.
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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu crowned world’s best in RugbyPass Top 100 2025
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been crowned the best of the best in men’s rugby by RugbyPass journalists.
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All Black Cam Roigard among the big movers in RugbyPass Top 100
Cam Roigard is one of the big winners from the RugbyPass Top 100 2025 so far, with the All Blacks halfback rising more than 50 spo…
Wallabies star Len Ikitau surges past World Cup winners in Top 100 rise
Len Ikitau has moved up more places than anyone else on the RugbyPass Top 100 in 2025, with the Wallabies centre rising 66 spots.
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International
Opinion
Something all rugby fans need to remember... particularly Bok fans
It is said that comparison is the thief of joy, but try telling that to any sports fan. For supporters, comparison isn’t theft; …
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The five centres behind Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in RugbyPass Top 100 2025
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii shot up 14 places on the RugbyPass Top 100 in 2025, reflecting the code-hopper’s impressive first 12 month…
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'You've got more context now': Eben Etzebeth speaks out with 404-word message
South Africa lock has taken to social media to "owe everyone an explanation" after receiving a 12-week ban for gouging.
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Henry Pollock beats Bok legend in Top 100 and SA fans respond in force
RugbyPass have announced the latest 20 players in their Top 100 countdown, with England's Henry Pollock capping a breakthrough yea…
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All Blacks great suffers huge plummet in RugbyPass Top 100 in 2025
The countdown to discover RugbyPass' top men's player in the world for 2025 has begun with the launch of the Top 100 this week, …
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International
Opinion
Rated: The best and worst Springboks of 2025
From unsung heroes to emerging stars, there were plenty of good individual performances in 2025. But which player was rated the hi…
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International
Opinion
'Beatable' Boks not the most dominant team ever: Jeremy Guscott
The England legend believes the current Springboks crop are not on a par with the two teams that lifted the Webb Ellis Cup before …
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International
Analysis
How the current Springboks compare to the 2015 All Blacks in final quarter dominance
The Springboks' use of tactical substitutions is more brazen than that of any other country. It has included emptying the entire b…
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International
Exclusive
Test rugby has a new team after years of campaigning ends in 'landmark win'
At Rugby Europe's 107th General Assembly, the Gibraltar Rugby Football Union has been accepted as the 49th member of Rugby Europe.
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Experienced commentator weighs in on Eben Etzebeth's verdict
“We also gave appropriate weight to the character testimonial from Ardie Savea."
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Nations Championship: England to play Springboks at Ellis Park
South Africa will open their 2026 season with a home Test against England at Ellis Park, after SA Rugby confirmed the venues for n…
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Rassie Erasmus: SA Rugby set out huge new deal for Bok coach
SA Rugby has moved to lock in Rassie Erasmus long term by extending the Bok coach's contract through to the 2031 Rugby World Cup, …
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What written judgement said about Alex Mann's role in gouging saga
Any theories that Eben Etzebeth was gouged by Wales' Alex Mann appear to have been debunked after the Springbok's hearing account …
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Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth ban for 'intentional' foul play confirmed
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been handed his ban after being found guilty of intentional contact with the eye of Wales back-ro…
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'New Zealand's going to have a tough time': Erasmus offers early RWC call
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has warned those tipping the All Blacks to beat Australia in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool …
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Rugby World Cup
Interview
RWC 2027: World Rugby Chair outlines ‘party like nothing on Earth’
World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson believes the expanded 24-team tournament will be “a party like nothing on Earth.”
What Scott Robertson makes of a potential All Blacks-Springboks quarter final
The rugby world sat on the edge of their seats as the Rugby World Cup 2027 pools were drawn on Wednesday night in Sydney, and fans…
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Schmidt looks to RWC: ‘The character to be able to challenge South Africa’
Australia’s path to the semi-final stage and beyond at Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 already has fans talking.
Rassie Erasmus' cautious warning after Springboks learn World Cup pool
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has expressed his satisfaction with the pool the Springboks have been given for the 2027 Wo…
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Rugby World Cup
Analysis
Red card history as Boks face Euro mission: RWC 2027 Pool B head-to-heads
South Africa have been placed in Pool B for the third consecutive tournament, as they look to complete a historic three-peat of ti…
Rugby World Cup
Opinion
The potential route to the Rugby World Cup final for the top 6 teams
The 2027 Rugby World Cup pools have now been confirmed, and teams can start plotting their routes to the deeper stages of the comp…
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Rugby World Cup
Analysis
Trans-Tasman clash headlines Pool A: RWC 2027 head-to-head records
The line-up for Pool A has brought together two of the greatest rivals in world rugby, host nation Australia and New Zealand.
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Pools for the 2027 Rugby World Cup will leave England fans happy
The pools for Rugby World Cup 2027 were confirmed on Wednesday following the official draw in Sydney.
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Rugby World Cup 2027 draw announcement delivers worrying showdown for All Blacks
The Rugby World Cup 2027 pools were confirmed in Wednesday’s draw in Sydney, which placed the tournament hosts Australia in the …
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RWC 2027 pools confirmed: Boks handed great start for title defence
Following Wednesday's draw in Sydney, the six pools for Rugby World Cup 2027 have now been decided.
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Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw - live on RugbyPass TV today
Rugby fans from around the world will soon discover who their favourite team will be playing at RWC 2027 in Australia.
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The South African verdict on Bok whisperer assistant coach Tony Brown
Former Springboks flyhalf Naas Botha has credited Tony Brown with bringing "quite a bit to the table" in terms of transforming Sou…
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