Excitement is building ahead of the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia as the 16 best Under-20 teams prepare to get the tournament underway on Saturday. For the first time since 2009, the global showpiece features an expanded 16-team format, welcoming Fiji, USA, Japan, and Uruguay back into the mix. With matches split equally across the capital city of Tbilisi and Kutaisi, the stage is set for a grueling four-week festival of rugby. Arriving in Georgia on

The drama is reaching a fever pitch in the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With teams having played two matches, perfect records are being established, and the battle for a top-two finish to secure a spot in the Round of 32 is heating up. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Here is the complete state of play across Groups A through Group L as of June 24, 2026. Simply click on Matches results to view all statics for those matches Group A Results: Thursday, 18 June 2026 Cz

The final squad announcement for the 2026 Leopards Senior Women’s Rugby team, marks a milestone for women's rugby development across the North West province. Sourced from various prominent regional club structures, the selection showcases a diverse pool of talent ready to compete in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 2. Club systems such as Potch Dorp, Matlosana, Ikageng, Sibanye, Mmabatho, NWU Mafikeng, and Impala have all contributed key players to this year's provincial r

The architecture of South African rugby's immediate future took definitive shape on Saturday evening as Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus announced a massive 46-man squad for the highly anticipated inaugural Nations Championship. Striking an imposing balance between veteran steel and unvarnished youth, the selection features 28 forwards and 18 backline players designed to navigate a grueling four-Test schedule that kicks off against England in Johannesburg on Saturday, 4 Ju

The Springboks launched their 2026 international campaign in spectacular fashion on Saturday afternoon, securing a clinical 80–31 victory over the world-renowned Barbarians. Playing in front of a passionate crowd of 26,398 spectators at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, the South Africans put on a brilliant display of depth and attacking flair. An experimental lineup featuring five uncapped players, including two reigning Junior Springboks, ran in six tries in each

A commanding six-try performance by the South African ‘A’ side delivered a resounding 40–0 victory over Zimbabwe at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday afternoon. Serving as a crucial scouting platform for the senior Springbok coaches looking to expand national squad depth, the encounter showcased the immense talent bubbling under the top-tier structures. The home side put on a tactical clinic, combining brutal territory dominance with clinical finishing to

For the second week running, the Leopards suffered a heartbreaking single-point defeat in the Carling Currie Cup First Division. On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Potchefstroom-based side pushed the defending champions to the absolute limit before falling 39-38 in a dramatic clash at the Down Touch Investments Stadium. The Leopards executed a brilliant first-half game plan to shock the hosts on their own turf. Tries from Siniothando Tshontsyi, Shaun-Christian Baxter, and Brando

With the first round of games officially in the history books, the expanded 48-team format has already delivered blockbusters, lopsided goal-fests, and tight gridlocks across all 12 groups. The race for the newly introduced Round of 32 knockout phase is wide open. Here is the ultimate breakdown of how each group stands after an action-packed Matchday 1. Group A & B: Clear Leaders vs. Deadlocks Group A: Hosts Mexico sit comfortably at the top with a +2 goal difference followin

South African rugby enters an intriguing developmental phase this weekend as national head coach Rassie Erasmus and South Africa 'A' coach Mzwandile Stick unveiled two heavily modified matchday squads. The double-header scheduled for Saturday, 20 June at Gqeberha’s Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium serves as a strategic testing ground, blending iconic double-World Cup winners with a surging wave of under-20 prospects. The afternoon's action kicks off at 12h00 with the SA 'A' side ho

The Leopards’ Carling Currie Cup First Division campaign got off to an agonizing but action-packed start on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Despite a valiant, high-scoring effort at Olen Park, the Leopard's suffered a narrow 44-38 defeat at the hands of a ruthless Dotsure SWD Eagles side. The match was a classic tale of two halves, heavily influenced by discipline. The Leopards roared out of the starting blocks in front of their home crowd, showcasing brilliant attacking flair. Shau

The wait is officially over, and history has been thoroughly rewritten. Yesterday, June 14, 2026, the 99th edition of the iconic Comrades Marathon saw thousands of runners line up with a shared heartbeat to tackle the grueling 85.777-kilometer Up Run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. The air was crisp, the nervous energy was electric, and the spirit of Ubuntu echoed down the tarmac as ordinary people achieved the extraordinary. By the time the final guns fired at the emotional

The biggest sporting event in human history officially kicks off tomorrow! The FIFA World Cup 2026 breaks all previous boundaries as the tournament expands to a massive 48 teams across three co-host nations: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. For South African fans, the anticipation is at an absolute fever pitch. Bafana Bafana are not just participating; they are taking center stage in the tournament's official opening match at the legendary Estadio Azteca against the m

Dust off your green and gold jerseys, stock up on the braai wood, and get ready, because a blockbuster 2026 international rugby season is just around the corner! Rassie Erasmus and his men are gearing up for an action-packed year featuring the brand-new Nations Championship, the return of traditional long-format tours, and epic clashes across three continents. However, the road to glory is already looking like an uphill battle. Dozens of injured Springboks are racing to rec

The United Rugby Championship (URC) has officially begun celebrating the top individual performers of the 2025/26 regular season, and South African players have dominated the opening announcements. Leading the charge are the Fidelity SecureDrive Lions duo of Chris Smith and Quan Horn, alongside the DHL Stormers' dynamic number eight, Evan Roos and Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf Embrose Papier. Furthermore, the off-field mastery of the South African franchises has been recognized wit

The sensational form of the Springbok Sevens team throughout the 2026 circuit has received the ultimate individual validation. South African playmaker Tristan Leyds has been officially named as one of the three nominees for the prestigious Men's SVNS Player of the Year award. The shortlists, released by World Rugby on Monday, arrive amid immense anticipation just days before the season-ending HSBC SVNS World Championship Final gets underway in Bordeaux, France. The annual awa

The Junior Springboks concluded the inaugural U20 International Series with a flawless record, dispatching a physical Georgia side 57-14 in front of a packed crowd at Paul Roos Gymnasium's Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch. Having already registered heavy victories over Chile and Fiji earlier in the tournament, the South African Under-20s completed a clean sweep of three wins from three matches to finish the series in style. Georgia entered the final round full of confidence

The Springbok Sevens team experienced the full spectrum of tournament rugby at the HSBC SVNS Valladolid in Spain. Chasing an unprecedented sixth consecutive tournament crown on the global circuit, the South Africans fought through uncharacteristic lapses, defensive shifts, and heart-stopping knockout victories to reach the cup final at the Estadio Jose Zorrilla. While a clinical Australian outfit ultimately ended their winning streak with a 26–19 victory in the final, the Bli

The Springbok Women’s Sevens team arrived at the second leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, Spain, carrying the heavy burden of survival. Facing the realistic prospect of dropping out of the core circuit for the 2027 season, Coach Cecil Afrika’s side required a massive turnaround in performance following a difficult outing in Hong Kong a month prior. What transpired over three grueling days of competition was a testament to South African grit. While the ult

The Springbok Women cemented their status as the undisputed queens of continental rugby, securing their fifth consecutive Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title with a gritty 35-20 victory over the Kenya Lionesses in Nairobi. Facing a hostile home crowd and a fiercely determined opponent, the South Africans overcame a halftime deficit by executing a clinical second-half tactical blueprint. The hard-fought win not only preserves their regional dominance but also rounds off a highly su

The landscape of the 2025/26 Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) has been whittled down to the elite four following a weekend of high-intensity quarter-final action. South African interest remains potent as the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers secured their passage to the semi-finals with dominant home displays, while the Fidelity SecureDrive Lions saw their fairytale season reach a clinical end at the hands of the defending champions in Ireland. As the competition ente