South Africa

South Africa win Edmonton leg to clinch HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021

South Africa maintained their impressive form as they went on to win the Edmonton leg to clinch the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021.
27 September 2021

Cheslin Kolbe set to return for South Africa for final round game against All Blacks

South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe is expected to make a comeback in the final round clash of the Rugby Championship against New Zealand to be played at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday.
27 September 2021

Jacques Nienaber feels South Africa lacked composure following defeat to All Blacks

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber feels his side 'lacked composure' following the defeat to New Zealand in the fifth round of the Rugby Championship at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
26 September 2021

Match Centre: New Zealand 19-17 South Africa

Jordie Barrett kicked the decisive penalty goal in the closing stage as New Zealand edged out South Africa 19-17 in the fifth round in Townsville to claim the Rugby Championship title.
25 September 2021

Iain Henderson slams Warren Gatland for selection tactics during Lions' tour of South Africa

Ireland international Iain Henderson has questioned the selection policy employed by Warren Gatland during the British and Irish Lions' recent tour of South Africa.
23 September 2021

New Zealand name Beauden Barrett at fly-half for Springboks clash

New Zealand have made eight changes to the starting line-up for the fifth round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday.
23 September 2021

Kwagga Smith, Lood de Jager return to South Africa line-up for All Blacks clash

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made two changes to the starting line-up for the fifth round of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand.
21 September 2021

South Africa's Jasper Wiese cited for foul play

South Africa number 8 Jasper Wiese will face an independent disciplinary hearing following his yellow card incident in the recently concluded Rugby Championship fixture against Australia.
21 September 2021

New Zealand reclaim number one ranking

The All Blacks have officially claimed the number one position in the World Rugby Rankings following the recently concluded fourth round in the Rugby Championship.
20 September 2021

'We sincerely apologise' - Jacques Nienaber after South Africa's defeat to Australia

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber expressed disappointment over his team's 30-17 defeat to Australia in the recently concluded Rugby Championship game in Brisbane.
19 September 2021

Match Centre: Australia 30-17 South Africa

Len Ikitau and Marika Koroibete scored doubles as Australia went on to complete a 30-17 bonus point victory over South Africa in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
18 September 2021

Michael Hooper wary of South African fightback

Australia skipper Michael Hooper is expecting a strong backlash from South Africa as the two teams lock horns with each other in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Brisbane on Saturday.
17 September 2021

World Cup winning South Africa international Duane Vermeulen joins Ulster

Ulster have confirmed the signing of World Cup winning South Africa international Duane Vermeulen ahead of the new season.
16 September 2021

Nic White returns for Australia for rematch against South Africa

Nic White has made a return to the starting line-up of Australia for the fourth round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
16 September 2021

South Africa make three changes for Wallabies clash

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made three changes to the starting line up for the fourth round of the Rugby Championship game against Australia to be played at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
15 September 2021

Springboks lock Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg withdraws from Rugby Championship due to personal reasons

South Africa lock Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg will miss the remainder of the Rugby Championship competition due to personal reasons.
14 September 2021

South Africa yet to make decision on fly-half for Brisbane game against Australia

South Africa assistant coach Deon Davids said the team management will discuss over the team selection as they line up to face Australia in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Brisbane on Saturday.
14 September 2021

Australia climb to fifth place in the latest World Rugby Rankings

Australia have made a climb to the fifth place in the World Rugby Rankings following their victory over South Africa in the third round of the Rugby Championship in Gold Coast last weekend.
14 September 2021

'Poor discipline cost us' - South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber blamed his side's ill discipline for the defeat to Australia in the third round of the Rugby Championship in Gold Coast on Sunday.
13 September 2021

'Cooper's experience made a difference' - Dave Rennie

Australia head coach Dave Rennie lavished praise on veteran playmaker Quade Cooper following win over South Africa in the third round of the Rugby Championship in Gold Coast on Sunday.
13 September 2021