South Africa

"You could tell quickly that he was destined for big things" - Freddie Steward, England's rising star

Freddie Steward watched the 2019 World Cup final at Loughborough with his university teammates but just over two years later, one of England's most exciting talents is now set to face South Africa on Saturday.
19 November 2021

“Our forward pack is not weak” – Jones ahead of Springbok encounter

After announcing his England squad to take on South Africa to close out both teams’ Autumn Nations Series campaigns, Eddie Jones spoke about South Africa’s perception of England having a ‘weak pack’ and how he is looking to prove the Boks wrong.
18 November 2021

England on 'sticking to their strengths' for Springbok challenge

With South Africa coming to Twickenham at the weekend, Courtney Lawes and Jonny May discussed how this ‘new’ England will be looking to take on the world champions in the Autumn Nations Series.
18 November 2021

Bevan Rodd and Jamie Blamire to start for England against South Africa

England coach Eddie Jones has named Bevan Rodd and Jamie Blamire in the starting line up for the upcoming autumn international fixture against South Africa to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
18 November 2021

Set-piece in the spotlight as England's young front-row prepare for Proudfoot's old allies

England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has faith in his players as they prepare to confront the Springboks for the first time since the 2019 World Cup final.
17 November 2021

South Africa return to number one position in World Rugby Rankings

South Africa have reclaimed the number one position in the World Rugby Rankings following their win over Scotland in the recently concluded fixture at Murrayfield.
17 November 2021

South Africa make three changes for game against England

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made three changes to the starting line up for the upcoming clash against England to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
16 November 2021

England suffer injury setbacks as Owen Farrell, Jamie George withdrawn from squad

England have suffered a double injury setbacks ahead of their key clash against South Africa as skipper Owen Farrell and hooker Jamie George withdrawn due to injuries.
16 November 2021

England using ‘lessons learnt’ from 2019 defeat into South Africa Test week

Following England’s 32-15 win over Australia at Twickenham, head coach Eddie Jones spoke about next week’s Test against South Africa, a game of redemption next Saturday and the impressive Freddie Steward.
14 November 2021

England coach Eddie Jones sets sight on South Africa after win over Australia

England coach Eddie Jones has set his sight on South Africa following a 32-15 win over Australia at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
14 November 2021

Match Centre: Scotland 15-30 South Africa

Makazole Mapimpi scored a double as South Africa went on to beat Scotland 30-15 in their fixture at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.
13 November 2021

Scotland make four changes for clash against South Africa

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made four changes to the starting line up for the upcoming clash against South Africa to be played on Saturday.
12 November 2021

Match Centre: Wales 18-23 South Africa

Replacement Malcolm Marx scored the decisive try in the 72nd minute as South Africa edged past Wales 23-18 at Principality Stadium.
7 November 2021

Absence of Alun Wyn Jones is a problem which Wales will begin solving against South Africa

The Wales captain will miss the 2022 Six Nations as he requires surgery on a shoulder injury and the task of replacing the talismanic figure starts against the world champions.
4 November 2021

Wales change six for clash against South Africa

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has made six changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming clash against South Africa to be played at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
4 November 2021

Marcel van der Merwe Exclusive: Everything clicked against Exeter - now we want to build on that result

London Irish halted a run of 12 Premiership matches without a victory last weekend and TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to Exiles prop Marcel van der Merwe about generating momentum and his thoughts on promotion and relegation.
28 October 2021

No immediate plans to include South Africa in Six Nations - Chief Executive Ben Morel

Six Nations chief executive Ben Morel has ruled out the possibility of South Africa joining the northern hemisphere competition in near future.
27 October 2021

World Rugby in agreement with claims made in Rassie Erasmus' video - report

World Rugby has agreed to most of the claims made by South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus in his video released during the series against the British and Irish Lions according to a report.
25 October 2021

Faf de Klerk set to undergo lengthy period on sidelines

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has revealed that South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk will spend lengthy period on the sidelines after undergoing a hip surgery.
22 October 2021

South Africa confirm 32-man squad for end of year tour

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has unveiled a 32-man squad for the end of the year tour.
19 October 2021