South Africa

South Africa fly-half Morne Steyn announces retirement from international rugby

South Africa fly-half Morne Steyn has announced his retirement from international rugby.
19 October 2021

South Africa to host United Rugby Championship games in round 6 and 7

The organisers of the United Rugby Championship have announced that the tournament will be heading to South Africa for the sixth and seven rounds.
15 October 2021

Rassie Erasmus to face disciplinary hearing at end of October

World Rugby has confirmed that South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus' disciplinary hearing will take place at the end of October.
9 October 2021

United Rugby Championship matches to be played in Europe until end of 2021

The organisers of the United Rugby Championship have confirmed that the tournament will continue to be played in Europe for the remainder of the year.
9 October 2021

South Africa reclaim number one position in World Rugby Rankings

South Africa have reclaimed their number one position in the World Rugby Rankings following their recent win over New Zealand.
4 October 2021

Jacques Nienaber praises South Africa for thrilling win over New Zealand

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber credited his players for the thrilling win over New Zealand in the final round of the Rugby Championship.
4 October 2021

Match Centre: South Africa 31-29 New Zealand

South Africa have managed to end their three-game losing streak as they edged out New Zealand 31-29 in the final round of the Rugby Championship at Cbus Super Stadium.
2 October 2021

Ardie Savea wants New Zealand to 'adapt' better against South Africa

New Zealand skipper Ardie Savea believes his team will adapt better as they face the Springboks in the final round of the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
1 October 2021

New Zealand make changes for final round clash against South Africa

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made changes to the line up for the sixth and final round of the Rugby Championship game against South Africa to be played on Saturday.
30 September 2021

Rassie Erasmus has no complaints over negative feedback on South Africa's defeat to New Zealand

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said the Springboks will be open to criticism following their narrow defeat to New Zealand in the fifth round of the Rugby Championship.
29 September 2021

Handre Pollard believes South Africa are the best in aerial contest

South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard believes his side is the best in the world when it comes to aerial contest.
29 September 2021

South Africa change two for final round clash against New Zealand

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made two changes for the final round of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand.
28 September 2021

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