South Africa

False Covid-19 positive reported in Springboks camp

South Africa have survived a Covid-19 scare following their landing in Queensland for the remainder of the Rugby Championship as a staff member returned false positive.
30 August 2021

'It's not a game that anybody wants to watch' - Steve Hansen on series between South Africa and Lions

Former New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen slammed the style of rugby in the recently concluded series British and Irish Lions and South Africa.
29 August 2021

South Africa, Argentina land in Brisbane for remainder of Rugby Championship

South Africa and Argentina have made a landing in Brisbane on Friday for the remainder of the Rugby Championship tournament.
28 August 2021

Scott Hamilton Interview: All Blacks v South Africa "is the game the rugby world are waiting for"

Whilst there are question marks over whether The Rugby Championship will be completed in its entirety, the hope is we'll still get to see one of the most anticipated international fixtures of the year.
25 August 2021

Jacques Nienaber pleased over confirmation of Rugby Championship schedule

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber is looking forward for the remainder of the Rugby Championship competition that will now be played in Australia.
24 August 2021

Queensland set to host Rugby Championship games - Report

Queensland seems to be the likely venue for the remainder of the Rugby Championship according to a report.
23 August 2021

South Africa call up Grant Williams to Rugby Championship squad

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has called up Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams to the Rugby Championship squad.
23 August 2021

South Africa extend gap over New Zealand in World Rugby Rankings

South Africa have extended their margin over the second positioned New Zealand in the World Rugby Rankings following their win over Argentina in the second round of the Rugby Championship.
22 August 2021

Jacques Nienaber feels Jaden Hendrikse could be in trouble

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber feels scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse could be on the sidelines for a lengthy period following his latest injury setback.
22 August 2021

South Africa cruise past Argentina with 29-10 win

Handre Pollard contributed with 21 points as South Africa maintained their perfect start in the ongoing Rugby Championship with a 29-10 win over Argentina in the second round at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.
21 August 2021

Springboks ready to play anywhere - Siya Kolisi

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi insists the Springboks are ready to play the remainder of the Rugby Championship anywhere.
20 August 2021

South Africa offers to host remainder of Rugby Championship

South Africa has sent a proposal to host the remainder of the Rugby Championship games after New Zealand's decision to withdraw from the Perth game against Australia and the home matches against the Springboks.
20 August 2021

New Zealand pull out of match in Australia and home Tests against South Africa

New Zealand have withdrawn from their Rugby Championship fixture against the Wallabies and have cancelled their matches against South Africa due to Covid restrictions.
20 August 2021

Argentina ring the changes for second round clash against South Africa

Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has made sweeping changes for the second round of the Rugby Championship against South Africa to be played in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
19 August 2021

Rassie Erasmus to resume 'water boy' duties against Argentina confirms South Africa coach

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is set to continue his pitch-side 'water boy' role for the second round of the Rugby Championship game against Argentina to be played in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
18 August 2021

South Africa make 11 changes for second round clash against Argentina

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 11 changes for the starting line-up for the second round of the Rugby Championship to be played at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.
17 August 2021

Marco van Staden ruled out of South Africa's clash against Argentina

South Africa flanker Marco van Staden will miss the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
17 August 2021

Jean-Luc du Preez joins South Africa's Rugby Championship squad

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has added Jean-Luc du Preez in the squad ahead of the second round of the Rugby Championship against Argentina to be played at Port Elizabeth.
16 August 2021

South Africa could be stripped of series win against Lions as Rassie Erasmus faces disciplinary hearing - Reports

South Africa could be stripped of their series win against the British and Irish Lions according to reports.
15 August 2021

'We were in control against Argentina' - Siya Kolisi

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi had high praises for the Springboks as they kick-started their Rugby Championship campaign with a 32-12 win over Argentina in Port Elizabeth.
15 August 2021