South Africa

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

Match Centre: South Africa 26-28 Australia

Quade Cooper kicked the decisive penalty goal in the added minutes as Australia snatched a thrilling 28-26 win over South Africa in the third round of the Rugby Championship in Gold Coast on Sunday.
12 September 2021

South Africa wary of Quade Cooper factor - Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick

South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said they are wary of the Australian veteran playmaker Quade Cooper as the two teams lock horns with each other in the third round of the Rugby Championship on the Gold Coast on Sunday.
12 September 2021

New Zealand to be without Sam Whitelock for remainder of Rugby Championship

New Zealand will be without the services of Sam Whitelock for the remainder of the Rugby Championship to be played in Queensland.
11 September 2021

Quade Cooper returns at fly-half for Australia's clash against South Africa

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has named Quade Cooper in the starting line up for the third round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played at Cbus Super Stadium on Sunday.
10 September 2021

Benhard Janse van Rensburg: London Irish's new signing is ready for the bright lights of the Premiership

London Irish certainly had a positive campaign last time out and with new recruits like Benhard Janse van Rensburg arriving in Brentford, the Exiles return with a squad which should excite.
10 September 2021

Duane Vermeulen and Faf de Klerk return for South Africa for clash against Australia

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made seven changes to the starting line-up as they face Australia in the third round of the Rugby Championship to be played at Cbus Super Stadium on Sunday.
8 September 2021

South Africa's Pieter-Steph du Toit signs with Toyota Verblitz

South Africa flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit will be heading to Japan next season after signing a contract with Toyota Verblitz.
6 September 2021

Duane Vermeulen excited to return for Springboks duty after missing out on series win against Lions

South Africa international Duane Vermeulen is excited about his return to national duty for the remainder of the Rugby Championship tournament that will be played in Queensland.
2 September 2021