The Springboks kicked off their season in style with an emphatic 12-try victory over the Barbarians in Gqeberha. Despite a couple of yellow cards and a few areas to tidy up, the world champions produced a dominant display.

The Bulls have one last shot at ending their URC final hoodoo against Leinster before attention turns to the Springboks' season opener against the Barbarians. We unpack the URC…

Top ranked South Africa launch their 2026 season against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday with a warning from head coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of a 14-match schedule.