South Africa opened its 2026 rugby campaign with an 80-31 win over the Barbarians as Edwill van der Merwe starred in Gqeberha.

South Africa will kick off a bumper 2026 season against the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday.

South Africa rugby kickstart a mighty few months of international rugby as they host the Barbarians in Gqeberha. The Springboks host England, Wales and Scotland next month in the inaugural Nations ...

The Springboks wasted no time making a statement in their first match of the 2026 season, producing a breathtaking attacking display to defeat the Barbarians 80-31 in Gqeberha, Cape {town} Etc reports ...

The Springboks face the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, kicking off a packed 2026 international season.

Franco Mostert will undergo scans after suffering an injury in the Springboks' 80-31 win over the Barbarians, while debutant Riley Norton impressed in Gqeberha.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Springboks open their 2026 season with a warm-up game against the Barbarians.

The Springboks are back in action, and the opening matches of the new season will provide a first look at a blend of experienced internationals and exciting new faces.

Exhibition rugby was celebrated at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday as the Springboks and Barbarians played with a smile, not a care in the world and without the pressure and ...

Springboks star Andre Esterhuizen is preparing for a tough assignment from the Barbarians' "powerhouse centre pairing" in Saturday's clash in Gqeberha.

Quan Horn has replaced Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in an experimental Springbok lineup against the Barbarians.

Surprisingly, Cheslin Kolbe, who has been kicking in Japan for his club team, the Tokyo Sungoliath, made the conversion. However, upon turning from the make, he hit the camera and cut his eye open. He ...