The Bulls are bracing for a massive forward battle and French backline flair when they kick off their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Stade Français at Loftus Versfeld.
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has urged his squad to quickly move past their 57-15 defeat to the Bulls and address defensive flaws as they prepare to face La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup.
Fiji has appointed former Springboks World Cup-winning coach Jake White to lead the national team into the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The Bulls ran in nine tries to claim a commanding 57-15 victory over the Lions in their Jukskei derby clash, boosted by returning Springboks as they shift focus to the Investec Champions Cup.
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has urged his team to bounce back in Sydney after their unbeaten start came to a halt with a 50-19 defeat against the All Blacks at Eden Park.
New Zealand responded to their recent South Africa defeat by thrashing Australia 50-19 at Eden Park, retaining the Bledisloe Cup and stretching their unbeaten fortress streak to 54 matches.
Stormers forward Deon Fourie anticipates an intense, physical showdown in front of 55,000 fans as the Stormers host the Sharks in a thrilling United Rugby Championship coastal derby in Cape Town.
Former captain Dean Elgar reflects on the fiery South Africa versus Australia cricket rivalry, the fallout of Sandpapergate, and the Proteas' chances in their upcoming home Test series.
The Sharks are aiming for a third straight victory as they prepare to battle the Stormers in a highly anticipated coastal derby in front of a sold-out Cape Town Stadium.
The Stormers are set to welcome back key Springbok stars, including Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, as they prepare for a high-intensity URC South African derby against the Sharks in Cape Town.
