South Africa

Australia well prepared for wet surface of Optus Stadium - Allan Alaalatoa

Wallabies skipper Allan Alaalatoa insists that his side is well prepared for the wet surface of the Optus Stadium as they lock horns with South Africa for the second round of the Rugby Championship encounter.
16 August 2024

Australia make five changes for South Africa Test

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has made five changes to the starting line up for the second round of the Rugby Championship game against South Africa to be played in Perth on Sunday.
15 August 2024

South Africa team selection is not disrespectful to Australia - Rassie Erasmus

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus admitted that the team selected for the second round of the Rugby Championship is not "disrespectful" to the Wallabies.
14 August 2024

South Africa make 10 changes for Perth Test against Australia

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made wholesale changes for the second round of the Rugby Championship game to be played in Perth on Saturday.
13 August 2024

Australia suffer injury blows ahead of second round clash against South Africa

Australia have suffered a triple injury blow ahead of the second round of the Rugby Championship game to be played against South Africa on Saturday.
12 August 2024

South Africa beat Australia 33-7 in Rugby Championship opener

South Africa kick-started their Rugby Championship campaign with a comfortable 33-7 victory in the opening round at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday.
10 August 2024

Australia include two uncapped players in matchday squad for South Africa clash

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has named two uncapped players in the side to face South Africa in the opening round of the Rugby Championship to be played in Brisbane on Saturday.
8 August 2024

SANZAAR to introduce four law trials for upcoming Rugby Championship

SANZAAR has announced that they will be introducing four law variations to be trialled in the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament that kicks-off on 10th August.
6 August 2024

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to start at fly-half for South Africa against Australia

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly-half for the upcoming Rugby Championship game against Australia to be played on Saturday.
6 August 2024

Springbok and Sharks prop Coenie Oosthuizen announces retirement

Springbok and Sharks prop Coenie Oosthuizen has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby following an injury.
2 August 2024

Sam Cane excited about playing Springboks in South Africa

Former New Zealand captain Sam Cane said he is upbeat about the prospect of facing the Springboks in South Africa in the upcoming Rugby Championship campaign.
29 July 2024

Andre Esterhuizen suspended for four matches

South Africa centre Andre Esterhuizen has been handed a four game ban following his red card incident in the recently concluded game against Portugal.
24 July 2024

South Africa confirm 33-member squad for Rugby Championship

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed a 33-man squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship campaign.
24 July 2024

Rassie Erasmus wants South Africa to improve discipline

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus insisted that the Springboks need to work on their discipline following their victory over Portugal in Bloemfontein last Saturday.
22 July 2024

Ireland close gap with top ranked South Africa after win in Durban

Ireland have consolidated their second position in the World Rugby Rankings while closing the gap over the top placed South Africa following their recent win in Durban.
16 July 2024

Ciaran Frawley drop goals help Ireland edge out South Africa 25-24 in Durban

Ciaran Frawley kicked two drop goals in the final 10 minutes as Ireland came from behind to edge out World Champions South Africa with a 25-24 margin in Durban to level the two-game series.
13 July 2024

Dan will be a big loss but there is competition in the squad - Ireland's Ronan Kelleher

Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher felt the squad has enough depth to overcome the setback of injury to Dan Sheenan as they take on the Springboks in the second Test on Saturday.
10 July 2024

England U20s display another way to win as they edge past South Africa and confirm semi-final spot

Mark Mapletoft's side had to dig deep to down the Junior Springboks and now England can look forward to a semi-final meeting with Ireland.
9 July 2024

South Africa name unchanged side for second Test against Ireland

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged side for the second and final Test against Ireland to be played on Saturday.
9 July 2024

Ireland's Dan Sheehan and Craig Casey to miss second Test against South Africa

Ireland have suffered a double injury blow ahead of the second Test against South Africa with both hooker Dan Sheehan and scrumhalf Craig Casey ruled out due to injuries.
9 July 2024