South Africa secures victory over England in Nations Championship
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
South Africa claimed a commanding win against England in the Nations Championship held at Ellis Park. The final score was South Africa 45, England 21. This victory reinforces South Africa's dominance in the competition. England struggled to keep pace throughout the match. The loss impacts their standings as the tournament progresses.
- •South Africa scored 45 points, while England managed 21.
- •The match took place at Ellis Park.
- •This outcome highlights South Africa's strong performance in the tournament.
- •England's loss affects their standings in the Nations Championship.
- 6:41 PMBBC Sport — England beaten by South Africa in Nations Championship
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — South Africa rips England after a stunning 3-try blitz start in Nations Championship
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — England outclassed by seven-try South Africa
- 5:48 PMBBC Sport — England outclassed by seven-try South Africa
"South Africa tore apart England 45-21 after a stunning three-try blastoff in Nations Championship rugby at Ellis Park on Saturday. The shock and awe start by the Springboks for a 17-0 lead inside the first 12 minutes gave the double world champions a cushion they rode to their biggest win over England in 18 years. The English impressively fought back to trail by only three by halftime but they succumbed to South Africa's heavy carries and clinical finishing, and were down to 13 players at fulltime.
"South Africa reassert their dominance over England with a commanding victory at Ellis Park in the opening round of games in the new Nations Championship.
"South Africa reassert their dominance over England with a commanding victory at Ellis Park in the opening round of games in the new Nations Championship.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJul 4, 2026, 6:41 PMEngland beaten by South Africa in Nations Championship
South Africa asserted their dominance over England with a commanding victory in the Nations Championship at Ellis Park.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 5:56 PMSouth Africa rips England after a stunning 3-try blitz start in Nations Championship
South Africa tore apart England 45-21 after a stunning three-try blastoff in Nations Championship rugby at Ellis Park on Saturday. The shock and awe start by the Springboks for a 17-0 lead inside the first 12 minutes gave the double world champions a cushion they rode to their biggest win over England in 18 years. The English impressively fought back to trail by only three by halftime but they succumbed to South Africa's heavy carries and clinical finishing, and were down to 13 players at fulltime.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 5:49 PMEngland outclassed by seven-try South Africa
South Africa reassert their dominance over England with a commanding victory at Ellis Park in the opening round of games in the new Nations Championship.
- BBC SportJul 4, 2026, 5:48 PMEngland outclassed by seven-try South Africa
South Africa reassert their dominance over England with a commanding victory at Ellis Park in the opening round of games in the new Nations Championship.
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