Six Nations

epa09501428 Springboks player Frans Steyn (front) tackles Damian McKenzie of the All Blacks during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Watch: Try-savers & rib-busters

Springboks Ox Nche, Andre Esterhuizen and Frans Steyn feature in this compilation of superbly timed, monstrous tackles from the 2021-22 rugby season.

Under 20 Six Nations Summer Series Round 3 Pool A, Payanini Center, Verona, Italy 5/7/2022 Ireland vs England Both teams shake hands after the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Highlights: Junior Boks outclass France

The Junior Springboks racked up their third consecutive bonus-point victory at the U20 Summer Series after outplaying France in Verona on Tuesday.

Under 20 Six Nations Summer Series Round 2 Pool A, Payanini Center, Verona, Italy 29/6/2022 Ireland vs South Africa South Africa’s Reinhardt Ludwig celebrates with try scorer Cameron Hanekom Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

Highlights: Ireland scalp puts Baby Boks in control

The Junior Springboks took control of pool A in the U20 Summer Series following their victory over Ireland in Verona on Wednesday.

Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series Round 1 Pool A, Payanini Center, Verona, Italy 24/6/2022 England vs South Africa South Africa's Imad Khan, Sacha Mngomezulu, Connor Evans and Compton Von Ludwig celebrate with fans after the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Nhleko asks rusty Junior Boks to sharpen up

Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko feels there is a lot of room for improvement and far more to come from his side after their U20 Summer Series win over England.

Evan Roos tackled by Brian Deeny and Rhys Ruddock

URC chief marching to align Rugby Championship, Six Nations

As the inaugural season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship concluded with the grand final in Cape Town on Saturday, tournament chief executive Martin Anayi has promised more strength-vs-strength fixtures next season.

Maro Itoje squares up to the Springboks Mandatory Credit: Photo by Patrick Khachfe/JMP/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611247ay) Tempers flare between the two sides as Maro Itoje of England gets involved England v South Africa, UK - 20 Nov 2021

Boks in Europe like ‘Kaizer Chiefs in the Champions League’

Stuart Barnes has criticised South Africa’s involvement in next season’s European Champions Cup and has warned against the Springboks joining the Six Nations.

Willemse: France the ‘best team in the world’

France lock Paul Willemse says he does not regret giving up his dream of playing for South Africa and that he is looking forward to facing the Springboks during the November Test window.

Eben: Boks playing Six Nations makes sense

Eben Etzebeth says it’s a no-brainer for the Springboks to consider splitting from the Rugby Championship and join the Six Nations.

Watch: Unlocking defences

Featuring the likes of Lood de Jager, Brodie Retallick and RG Snyman, here’s a compilation of when rugby’s tall men get to stretch their legs.

Munster's Damian de Allende celebrates scoring a try during the Heineken Champions Cup round of 16, second leg match at Thomond Park, Munster. Picture date: Saturday April 16, 2022.

Damian de Allende, the Springboks’ go-to guy

The latest edition of SA Rugby magazine hails the return of Damian de Allende from injury and looks at how the Munster midfielder has made the Springbok No 12 jersey his own despite fierce competition.