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Springboks player ratings vs Barbarians | 2026
Springboks player ratings: The Boks kicked off their 2026 season with a tune-up against the Barbarians, but what looked like a rou…
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2026, 8:08
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Major change introduced to world rankings in time for Nations Championship
Other than introducing penalties for inactive unions, the rankings have largely remained unaltered since they were first used, in …
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 2:30
Welsh fans have just been given a huge reason to watch Baa-Baas clash
Welsh rugby legend George North will delay his retirement from rugby for one more game at the world-famous Allianz Stadium, Twicke…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 1:59
Duhan van der Merwe: 'I don’t feel like I have a point to prove'
While van der Merwe has already experienced playing against the Springboks six times in international rugby - three for the Britis…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 1:30
11-cap Bok Gelant and van der Merwe to face countrymen in Barbarians clash
Former Springbok Warrick Gelant has been selected at full-back by Barbarians head coach Scott Robertson for Saturday's clash again…
Jon Newcombe
17 Jun 2026, 3:59
'We're trying to avoid that': Erasmus explains surprising selection call
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has said that past experiences with injuries influenced his decision to start Quan Horn at …
Josh Raisey
16 Jun 2026, 9:07
Analysis
No.1 Springboks are third-best in the World Rankings record books
The Springboks will go into the inaugural Nations Championship in July sitting proudly at the top of the rankings, with a sizeable…
Jon Newcombe
16 Jun 2026, 7:54
Rassie Erasmus: 'We have been very impressed'
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team have been "very impressed" by the influx of young players that have b…
Josh Raisey
16 Jun 2026, 7:19
Japan points machine joins Feinberg-Mngomezulu in missing Nations Championship
Japan will be without the services of their star fly-half, Seungsin Lee, for the Nations Championship after head coach Eddie Jones…
Jon Newcombe
10 Jun 2026, 6:36
89-cap All Black TJ Perenara among a clutch of stars set to play for Barbarians
It is 13 years since Perenara, 34, last donned the famous black and white jersey in a 43-19 win against Fiji at Twickenham
Jon Newcombe
09 Jun 2026, 4:10
JRLO XV team of the season: All Blacks dominate Springboks five to two
Brodie Retallick is the Most Valuable Player in Japan Rugby League One.
Matt McILraith
08 Jun 2026, 1:56
The major All Blacks subplot as Japan Rugby League One final played out
It might have been the Japan Rugby League final, but it was a day for the All Blacks after Kobelco Kobe Steelers beat Kubota Spear…
Matt McILraith
07 Jun 2026, 3:35
Kobelco Kobe Steelers claim JRLO title in thriller as Dave Rennie ends title drought
Rennie's side overpowered the Spears at scrum time twice in the final ten minutes to claim the 2026 Japan Rugby League One title.
Henry Lee
07 Jun 2026, 1:09
Concerning Springbok injury hampers Kubota's JRLO title bid
A well-rested and fully loaded Kobelco Kobe Steelers lie ready and waiting for the battered and bruised Kubota Spears in the Japan…
Matt McILraith
05 Jun 2026, 0:40
World Rugby confirm refs for Nations Championship as Luke Pearce gets big call
World Rugby have confirmed the match official appointments for the opening block of fixtures in the inaugural Nations Championship…
Ian Cameron
04 Jun 2026, 3:54
All Blacks trio one win away from claiming rare piece of silverware
Games are not decided on statistics alone, which is probably just as well, otherwise Sunday’s final of Japan Rugby League One be…
Matt McILraith
03 Jun 2026, 1:23
