It may well be highly unlikely, but the Springboks could lose their No 1 World Rugby ranking against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Beyond the Springboks’ improved position, there have been some noteworthy changes to the World Rugby rankings.
The Springboks could lose their No 1 World Rugby ranking against Ireland at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, 13 July.
The Springboks hung onto their top spot in the World Rugby rankings after a tense win over No 2-placed Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
The top-ranked Springboks will host number-two placed Ireland in back-to-back Tests in a battle for world rugby supremacy.
The Springboks could lose their No 1 World Rugby ranking against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria next weekend.
World Rugby has revealed the pools for the Paris Olympics 2024 rugby sevens competitions taking place in the French capital from 24-30 July.
The Springboks brushed aside Wales in their one-off Test at Twickenham in London on Saturday. This is how the world rankings were affected.
The clash between the Springboks and Wales will see the TMO empowered with more influence than ever before.
Ox Nche slams World Rugby’s scrum law change, suggesting fans watch rugby league instead. Springbok prop unhappy with amendment.
Former Test referee Nigel Owens expresses concerns over new scrum law changes, fearing they could undermine rugby’s traditional scrum.
World Rugby’s law changes aim to grow the game, not target the Springboks. Jake White dismisses conspiracy theories and explains the purpose.
Mark Alexander has revealed SA Rugby’s master plan to amplify women’s rugby, but it needs buy-in from corporate South Africa and the government.
Former World Cup-winning Springbok coach Jake White has slammed critics of World Rugby’s new scrum laws as ‘naive’.
Of all the decisions made at Rugby World Cup 2023, none was as bold as Damian Willemse’s choice to call a scrum off a mark against France.
World Rugby is under fire, predominantly from South Africa, after approving law changes that could neutralise a Springbok weapon.
Teams will no longer be able opt for a scrum when awarded a free-kick as one of three law changes designed to make rugby more entertaining.
World Rugby has officially outlawed the Springboks’ famous or infamous — depending on how you look at it — scrum calls off a mark.
History will be made in more than one way when the Springboks meet Portugal for the first time in a Test in Bloemfontein in July.
South African rugby enthusiasts have witnessed some amazing skills in schools rugby over the years, but never before has there been anything remotely close to this 75m kick.
World Rugby has welcomed the prosecution against a person who sent abusive messages on social media targeting a match official and his family.
Rugby’s decision-makers should target TMOs and their broad powers, not the scrum, to improve the game’s flow and fan experience.
The Springboks are set for rugby domination with strategic leadership, innovative coaching, financial backing, and youth development.
World rugby are exploring a possible law change that could significantly depower the impact of the Springboks’ famed ‘bomb squad’.
World Rugby has revealed a list of radical plans to speed up the game, to broaden its appeal and to grow its audience globally.