Rugby365 • 22nd June 2026 Rassie's Bomb Squad dilemma: Can rookies plug gaps? Injuries will force Rassie Erasmus to develop a new Bomb Squad dynamic in the 2026 Test season – with the uncapped Paul de Villiers set for a key role.
Daily Maverick • 19th June 2026 Norton, Tshituka in the spotlight as Erasmus ponders Springbok captaincy beyond 2027 Strong depth exists in the Springbok set-up, but the hunt for future skippers continues.
Financial Mail • 18th June 2026 Back to Bok business The Springboks enter 2026 this week riding a wave of hard-earned momentum, yet facing the kind of selection headaches that would keep any coach awake at night.
Rugby365 • 15th June 2026 Rassie's forward planning will tee Boks up for next two World Cups Current squad selections show how the Springboks have bolstered their young player stocks with a view to peaking in 2027 and beyond.
Rugby365 • 7th June 2026 How Erasmus can tick both boxes in Gqeberha double-header The availability of the Stormers players, as well as the addition of several junior stars, will boost the Springboks ahead of the fixtures against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe.
Daily Maverick • 7th June 2026 Major Sacha injury blow puts Springbok depth to the test Manie Libbok and Handré Pollard will shoulder more responsibility in the absence of the first-choice Bok flyhalf. Meanwhile, exciting young options continue to emerge.
Rugby365 • 1st June 2026 SA's power game the key to overseas upsets The Bulls and Stormers may need to follow the Springboks’ lead in order to claim semifinal wins against Glasgow Warriors and Leinster this Saturday.
Daily Maverick • 29th May 2026 Cheslin Kolbe’s homecoming is a big boost for Stormers and Boks Cheslin Kolbe’s impending return to South Africa after nearly a decade abroad could have significant benefits for both teams before the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
Rugby365 • 25th May 2026 Why Leinster's Champions Cup shocker will give SA teams hope The punch-drunk Irish giants may need to beat three physical South African teams in succession to secure an important United Rugby Championship title.
Daily Maverick • 19th May 2026 Schedule alignment key to rugby's global season Saru president Mark Alexander’s call for drastic change must be heard if the sport is to maximise its potential and address the issue of player welfare
Rugby365 • 18th May 2026 Why Bulls may have edge on Stormers, Lions The Bulls have bolstered their title bid by winning key overseas fixtures, while the Stormers and Lions have blown several opportunities en route to the play-offs.
Daily Maverick • 15th May 2026 Injuries and playoff permutations will shape Springbok selections The Springbok coach’s alignment camp squad hints at youth, but injury casualties and results may force some changes.
RugbyPass+ • 14th May 2026 Junior Boks well placed to continue dominance on world stage The young side is yet to realise its potential and they will be even stronger at the Junior World Championship in Georgia next month.
Rugby365 • 11th May 2026 Lions need Bulls to stumble, Stormers chase top spot The Stormers head into the final round needing results in Cardiff and Belfast to go their way, while the Lions’ slim home quarterfinal hopes hinge on a Bulls loss to Benetton.
Daily Maverick • 8th May 2026 South African trio chases home playoffs as URC race heats up The Bulls and Stormers are well placed for home quarterfinals as the Lions face a tough Ireland tour.
Rugby365 • 4th May 2026 Why the Junior Boks haven't won the title... yet The Junior Boks need one more log point to clinch the Under-20 Rugby Championship title – despite initial reports to the contrary.
Daily Maverick • 1st May 2026 Champions Cup focus may open door for SA surge in URC Leinster battle Toulon on Saturday and Champions Cup holders Bordeaux Bégles host Bath on Sunday in a series of matches that may influence other club tournaments such as the URC.
Daily Maverick • 27th April 2026 Strong youth pipeline of talent fuels Junior Bok ambitions The team have their sights set on the U20 Championship and a second consecutive world title.
Rugby365 • 27th April 2026 Bulls' ugly win in Wales a timely reminder for SA teams The Lions and Stormers should expect a few curveballs when they travel overseas for the final two rounds of the United Rugby Championship league phase.
Rugby365 • 20th April 2026 Lions must make own luck against Irish trio Squad management will be key when the Lions face Connacht, Leinster and Munster in a tricky set of fixtures over the next four weeks.
