SA Rugby President Mark Alexander has expressed his full support for Bafana Bafana on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off next month across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. South Africa will open the expanded 48-team tournament against co-hosts Mexico at the historic Estadio Azteca on 11 June. The blockbuster opener
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country will declare a public holiday if Bafana Bafana win the FIFA World Cup on 19 July.
The return of Cheslin Kolbe to the Stormers has sparked enormous excitement in Cape Town, with director of rugby John Dobson and prop Neethling Fouche both highlighting the sacrifice, loyalty and ambition behind the move.
Global rugby superstar Cheslin Kolbe will make a sensational return to Cape Town next season after signing a deal to rejoin the DHL Stormers, as Stormers Rugby continues building towards an exciting future through Project 2029.
Cheslin Kolbe, the Springbok double Rugby World Cup winner, appears set for a sensational return to the Stormers.
Springbok and Lions scrum-half Morne van den Berg will miss four to six months following bicep surgery, ruling him out of the 2026 United Rugby Championship play-offs and South Africa’s upcoming Test series against the All Blacks.
Springbok loose forward Vincent Tshituka has signed a contract extension with the Hollywoodbets Sharks, committing his future to the Durban-based team until 2029.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks have secured a massive double-signing boost, locking down rising Springbok star Ethan Hooker and dynamic scrum-half Bradley Davids on long-term contract extensions at Kings Park until the end of the 2029 season.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus completed South Africa’s final 2026 alignment camp on Thursday, expanding his player pool to over 60 athletes before naming his official training squad for June’s season-opening double-header in Gqeberha.