South Africa

Neil De Kock Exclusive: Sarries legend on his former club and South Africa's growing European involvement

Having played for Saracens for 11 years, former scrum-half Neil de Kock spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey in Stellenbosch about how his former North London employers have started the season and the changes to European competition with South African teams joining the party.
4 November 2022

Conor Murray set for milestone as Ireland unveil matchday squad for match against South Africa

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has unveiled the matchday squad for the upcoming autumn international clash against South Africa.
3 November 2022

Simon Zebo ahead of Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series campaign

Ahead of an Autumn Nations Series campaign that includes games with the Springboks, Fiji and Australia, former Ireland international Simon Zebo spoke about some of the topics that surround Andy Farrell’s team.
3 November 2022

Bryan Habana on global calendar – ‘You are not going to make everyone happy’

Ahead of the Autumn Nations Series getting properly underway this weekend, former South Africa wing and World Cup winner, Bryan Habana, spoke about the issues that come with the establishment of a global calendar.
1 November 2022

Exclusive – Why Wayne van der Bank has ‘fallen back in love with rugby’ in New England

Enjoying an impressive debut season with the New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby, Wayne van der Bank spoke to TRU about falling back in love with rugby in America and ambitions for the 2023 season.
1 November 2022

Leinster lock Jason Jenkins called up to South Africa squad

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has called up Leinster lock Jason Jenkins to the squad for the November Tests.
28 October 2022

Ivan van Zyl Exclusive: 'We know that when we are at our best, we will be devastating'

Exclusive: Hosting Sale Sharks this Sunday, Saracens scrum-half Ivan van Zyl spoke to TRU about the North Londoners’ unbeaten start to the Gallagher Premiership season, Springbok ambitions and going for silverware.
28 October 2022

Six Nations CEO Ben Morel on Netflix docuseries speculation and global calendar

At the launch of the Autumn Nations Series, Six Nations Rugby CEO Ben Morel spoke about the prospect of a Netflix docuseries on the tournament and developments between major stakeholders on a global calendar.
27 October 2022

South Africa and New Zealand to clash at Twickenham ahead of Rugby World Cup 2023

Twickenham Stadium will be hosting a high prolific clash between New Zealand and South Africa on 25th August ahead of the Rugby World Cup next year.
25 October 2022

Rugby World Cup: England thrash South Africa 75-0 extending winning streak to 28

England made a strong statement as they eased past South Africa in the final Pool C World Cup game at Waitakere Stadium in Auckland on Sunday.
23 October 2022

France, South Africa unveil matchday squad for Rugby World Cup opener

Springbok Women coach Stanley Raubenheime has unveiled the matchday squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup opener against France to be played in Auckland.
5 October 2022

Rassie Erasmus part of South Africa A coaching panel for games against Munster and the Bristol Bears

South Africa Rugby has announced the coaching structure of 'A' side for the games against Munster and Bristol Bears to be played in November.
4 October 2022

South Africa to face Wales in World Cup warm-up game

South Africa will be locking horns with Wales in a warm-up fixture leading to next year's Rugby World Cup in France.
3 October 2022

Handre Pollard targets comeback for South Africa's November series

South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard is aiming to make a comeback for the end-of-the-year tour after being sidelined with a knee injury.
29 September 2022

'France are definitely favourites for Rugby World Cup' - Cheslin Kolbe

South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe feels France will be heading into the home Rugby World Cup next year as favourites.
27 September 2022

South Africa retain third place in World Rugby Rankings

South Africa have retained their third position in the World Rugby Rankings following the latest round of the Rugby Championship which was claimed by New Zealand.
26 September 2022

Match Centre: South Africa 38-21 Argentina

South Africa's win at Kings Park Stadium in Durban against Argentina wasn't enough as New Zealand went on to clinch the Rugby Championship title.
25 September 2022

South Africa suffer Damian Willemse blow ahead of final round of Rugby Championship

South Africa will miss the services of fly-half Damian Willemse for the final round of the Rugby Championship to be played at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday.
19 September 2022

Match Centre: Argentina 20-36 South Africa

Malcolm Marx scored a double as South Africa kept their hope of winning the Rugby Championship title with a 36-20 win over Argentina in the fifth round at Estadio Libertadores De America on Sunday.
18 September 2022

'It is up to us to keep The Rugby Championship open and alive' - Argentina head coach Michael Cheika

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has urged his side to keep the Rugby Championship competition alive as they face South Africa in the fifth round at Estadio Libertadores de America on Sunday.
17 September 2022