'National icon' Siya Kolisi returns to Stormers from Sharks
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will return to the Stormers in 2026, the Cape Town-based team confirmed.
ESPN's 2026 crystal ball predictions for all major Australian codes
With the curtain closing on another year, we've asked our ESPN experts to pull out their crystal balls to predict the future.
Aussie athlete Power Rankings: Who takes the crown in 2025?
Ya kidding, should have been higher! Yes, it's that time of the year, when ESPN's writers vote on who Australia's biggest, best and most influential athletes are. Taking into account a number of factors, here is the top 25 for 2025.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Nominees, awards, how to watch
All you need to know ahead of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.
Former Springboks Women captain Lusanda Dumke dies
SA Rugby paid tribute to former Springboks Women captain Lusanda Dumke, who died in East London.
Wales captain Jac Morgan and hooker Dewi Lake to join Gallagher PREM side Gloucester
Wales captain Jac Morgan will join Gloucester at the end of the season, it was announced.
Sources: Jac Morgan close to Gloucester move
Gloucester are closing in on the signing of Wales captain Jac Morgan, sources have told ESPN.
England prop Will Stuart faces long recovery after Achilles injury
Bath have confirmed England and British & Irish Lions prop Will Stuart faces "a long road ahead" in his recovery after rupturing his Achilles tendon.
Boks' Etzebeth - Eye gouge 'never intentional' but 'deserves' ban
South Africa forward Eben Etzebeth has broken his silence in the wake of his 12-week suspension for an eye gouge against Wales, saying he never intended to hurt Alex Mann, or even go near his face with his hand.
Bok-filled Japan Rugby League One to air on ESPN Africa
ESPN has announced that the 2025-26 season of Japan Rugby League One (JRLO) will air on their channels in Africa, as well as on Disney+ in South Africa, showcasing many world-famous Springboks.
Etzebeth's eye gouge was bad... But this guy had an axe in his kit bag!
Eben Etzebeth was handed a 12-week ban for sticking his thumb into the eye of Alex Mann during South Africa's 73-0 win over Wales, but it was far from the worst ban handed out in the history of rugby union.
Aussie women finally edge NZ, win Cape Town 7s
Australia women's sevens team have snapped a run of four straight final defeats by New Zealand to win the Cape Town Sevens and immediately turn the tables from last week's result in Dubai.
Night spent in custody by rugby, league legend
Dual-code rugby star Wendell Sailor has spent a night in custody after allegedly being found blocking traffic in the middle of a busy road in a bizarre incident.
Eben Etzebeth: South Africa lock banned for 12 weeks for eye gouge
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been banned for 12 weeks for his eye gouge against Wales on Saturday.
Schmidt coy about Wallabies Rugby World Cup role
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt could be the centre of a trans-Tasman tug-of-war after Australia and New Zealand were pitted in the same group at a Rugby World Cup for the very first time.
Ireland-Springboks final? AI predicts Rugby World Cup 2027
With just under two years until the tournament begins, ESPN has looked to AI to analyse and determine who will be crowned the 2027 Rugby World Cup champions.
Rugby World Cup 2027: Wallabies drawn with All Blacks; are Australia better off losing?
So the Wallabies and All Blacks have been drawn alongside each other in Pool A for Rugby World Cup 2027. Extrapolating the format out, that might not be a bad game for Australia to lose.
Rugby World Cup draw: Pool-by-pool analysis as All Blacks-Wallabies headlines
The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place on Wednesday. Here's how it impacts, England, Australia, New Zealand and much more.
Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales in 2027 pool stage
England and Wales will meet in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage, with Tonga and Zimbabwe making up the remainder of Group F.
2027 Rugby World Cup draw (02:21)
Springboks' Pool B opponents for 2027 Rugby World Cup confirmed
South Africa have been drawn in Pool B for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales, Australia vs. New Zealand - as it happened
Follow ESPN's live updates of the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and discover who the likes of England, Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand will face in Pool play.
Trans-Tasman battle headlines RWC draw
Trans-Tasman foes Australia and New Zealand have been drawn alongside eachother in Pool A for the first time in Rugby World Cup history.
RWC 2027 Draw: everything you need to know
An expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup means more teams and more excitement, but how does it all work?
2027 Rugby World Cup draw: How to watch, time
The Rugby World Cup draw is set to take place on Wednesday. Here's how to follow along.