South Africa

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett expecting kicking battle in Cape Town

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett is expecting kicking battle when they lock horns with South Africa in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Cape Town on Saturday.
7 September 2024

South Africa determined to win Freedom Cup - Siya Kolisi

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi insisted that the Springboks are determined to seize on the rare opportunity to claim the Freedom Cup as they face New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday.
7 September 2024

Beauden Barrett drops to bench as New Zealand make four changes

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to the starting line up for the Cape Town Test against the New Zealand on Saturday.
5 September 2024

Siya Kolisi declared fit for Cape Town clash against New Zealand

South Africa have received a major boost ahead of their fourth round of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand with skipper Siya Kolisi declared fit for the weekend's encounter.
5 September 2024

South Africa Rugby issues apology for haka disruption during Johannesburg game

The South African Rugby Union has apologized to the New Zealand Rugby Football Union following a series of events that led to the Haka being partially obscured during Saturday's Rugby Championship at Ellis Park.
2 September 2024

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi doubtful for Cape Town rematch against New Zealand

South Africa might miss the services of skipper Siya Kolisi for the upcoming fourth round Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played in Cape Town due to an injury.
2 September 2024

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pleased with Springboks win over All Blacks

South Africa fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu said they are relieved to cross the line against New Zealand in Johannesburg despite not their best performance.
2 September 2024

South Africa edge out New Zealand to claim superb 31-27 win in Johannesburg

South Africa scored two tries in the last 12 minutes as they came from behind to beat New Zealand 31-27 in the third round of the Rugby Championship in Johannesburg.
31 August 2024

Siya Kolisi lauds healthy competition within Springboks squad

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lavished praises on the depth in the squad as they face New Zealand in the third round of the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
31 August 2024

'Discipline crucial against South Africa' - New Zealand coach Scott Robertson

New Zealand will need to maintain composure in the intense atmosphere of Ellis Park on Saturday as they aim to defeat world champions South Africa at one of the latter’s stronghold venues, giving new coach Scott Robertson a morale boost early in his tenure.
30 August 2024

Sam Cane named in New Zealand's starting line up for game against South Africa

New Zealand head Scott Robertson has included Scott Barrett and Sam Cane in the starting line up for the upcoming third round Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played at Ellis Park on Saturday.
29 August 2024

Eben Etzebeth cleared to play for South Africa against New Zealand

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth has been cleared to play against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship clash in Johannesburg this Saturday, though he will start from the bench after initially being left out of the squad due to injury.
28 August 2024

South Africa make nine changes for clash against New Zealand

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made nine changes to the starting line up for the third round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday.
27 August 2024

Jason Ryan confident New Zealand will overcome South African challenge

All Blacks assistant coach James Ryan is confident that the All Blacks will be able to match the intensity of the Springboks as the two teams lock horns with each other in the third round of the Rugby Championship at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.
27 August 2024

Ethan de Groot to miss New Zealand's Rugby Championship games against South Africa

New Zealand have been dealt another blow ahead of the South African leg of the Rugby Championship with Ethan de Groot sidelined by an injury.
23 August 2024

New Zealand lose assistant coach Leon MacDonald ahead of Rugby Championship games against Springboks

New Zealand have confirmed that assistant Leon MacDonald will be leaving the coaching panel ahead of the upcoming Rugby Championship games against South Africa.
22 August 2024

Patrick Tuipulotu and Stephen Perofeta to miss New Zealand's tour of South Africa

New Zealand will miss the services of Patrick Tuipulotu and Stephen Perofeta in the upcoming Rugby Championship games in South Africa due to injuries.
21 August 2024

South Africa complete double over Australia with 30-12 win

Malcolm Marx scored a double as South Africa completed a double over Australia in the second round of the Rugby Championship in Perth on Saturday.
17 August 2024

Barbarian Women to face South Africa in September

Barbarian F.C. and the South Africa Rugby Union have announced an exciting rematch between their women’s teams on Saturday, 7 September.
16 August 2024

Elrigh Louw expects Australia to bounce back hard

South Africa number eight Elrigh Louw said his side is expecting Australia to bounce back when the two teams meet for the second Rugby Championship game clash in Perth on Saturday.
16 August 2024