South African rugby union coach and former player, current Springboks head coach
The Springboks have clinched a 29-24 victory in Baltimore to take a 2-1 lead in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. New Zealand challenged with a strong second half, but South Africa’s forward power and set piece prevailed. The series now heads to its final developments with both teams aiming for a World Cup edge.
Six nations teams start the Nations Championship by facing off against southern teams in July, with Scotland playing Argentina in Córdoba and a slate of matchups that will define the tournament’s early tone. The inaugural event will be broadcast on ITV and STV in the UK, with daily live coverage.
Scotland has defeated Argentina 41-32 in a test at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, with seven tries securing the win after early adversity. The performance strengthens Scotland’s 2026 form as they head to Pretoria for a decisive clash with South Africa.
South Africa has extended its Nations Championship lead with a 42-28 win over Wales, featuring debuts for Vusi Moyo and Jaco Williams. Erasmus rotates the squad, aiming to build depth while maintaining dominance. Wales, despite changes, cannot break the bite of the Springbok pack.
England and Argentina meet in a rugby union dull build with historical tensions and pre-season expectations shaping a fixture that carries more context than typical. Fans anticipate a test-like atmosphere as both sides seek consistency ahead of the World Cup year.
Scotland have forged a strong position in the Nations Championship, building momentum with a bonus-point win over Fiji after an intense first half. The side's depth has shone through as substitutes impacted the game, while Fiji showed moments of quality before Scotland finished stronger.
England has completed a demanding July tour with a win over Argentina, after traveling thousands of miles across continents. The side has faced sleep disruption and a compressed training camp, with calls for format changes growing as focus shifts to the autumn leg and a potential World Cup path.
Survivors and families of Sharpeville massacre victims are pushing to repeal the Indemnity Act of 1961, seeking civil and criminal redress for killings during protests. A Gauteng High Court case aims to overturn the law and certify a class action. The effort follows decades of struggle and new legal challenges.