South Africa

Eben Etzebeth to start for South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus is set to include Stormers lock Eben Etzebeth in the line-up for the upcoming Rugby Championship opening clash against Argentina to be played in Durban on Saturday.
14 August 2018

Francois Louw and Damian Williemse included in South Africa squad for Rugby Championship

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named three uncapped players in the 35-man squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament.
6 August 2018

'Home advantage in knockouts is unbelievably important' - Bryan Habana

In Part Two of Talking Rugby Union’s interview, the Springbok legend talks about Super Rugby, The Rugby Championship, positive steps for South Africa and why Siya Kolisi is an inspiration.
3 August 2018

South Africa flanker Jean-Luc du Preez signs new deal with Sharks

Sharks have acted swiftly to ensure South Africa international Jean-Luc du Preez remains with the Durban outfit amid rumours of rivals Bulls showing interest on the flanker.
1 August 2018

Rugby Rumours: USA import, Returning Puma, Brits to Bulls and Hassle with Hassler

USA import, Returning Puma, Brits to Bulls and Hassle with Hassler
1 August 2018

South Africa fullback Warrick Gelant sidelined with shoulder injury

South Africa fullback is set to miss the majority of the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament after sustaining a shoulder injury.
30 July 2018

Jake White slams Rassie Erasmus for releasing Duane Vermeulen ahead of Rugby Championship

World Cup winning former South Africa coach Jake White has slammed new Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus for allowing back-row Duane Vermeulen to pull out of the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament.
25 July 2018

Schalk Burger urges South Africa to swap Rugby Championship with Six Nations

Former South Africa back-row Schalk Burger has urged the Springboks to participate in the Six Nations tournament instead of the Rugby Championship.
24 July 2018

South Africa name training squad ahead of Rugby Championship

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has named five uncapped players in their training squad ahead of the upcoming Rugby Championship.
18 July 2018

Adriaan Strauss to retire at end of Super Rugby season

Former South Africa captain Adriaan Strauss has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing Super Rugby season with Bulls.
27 June 2018

England move to fourth position in World Rugby Rankings

England have climbed to the fourth position in the World Rugby Rankings following their 10-25 win over South Africa in the third and final Test in Cape Town last weekend.
25 June 2018

May: England are in a better place after Cape Town win

Jonny May believes England have grown as a team after rounding off their tour of South Africa with a 25-10 win at Newlands.
25 June 2018

South Africa's Duane Vermeulen pulls out of the Rugby Championship

South Africa back-row Duane Vermeulen has pulled out of the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament to keep himself fit and ready for the 2019 World Cup scheduled in Japan.
25 June 2018

RFU backing to Eddie Jones not 'unconditional' - Andy Cosslett

The Rugby Football Union chairman Andy Cosslett insisted that England head coach Eddie Jones has got the full backing of the board but it is not 'unconditional'.
25 June 2018

South Africa v England Third Test - Highlights

Eddie Jones' England side ended their six-game losing streak and earned a consolation win in the third Test n Cape Town over South Africa. Here is the highlights from the encounter.
24 June 2018

England earn consolation win after overcoming South Africa with 10-25 victory

England managed to end their losing streak as they overcame South Africa 10-25 in the third and final Test at Newlands on Saturday.
23 June 2018

Boks make five changes for final Test against England

South Africa have made five changes for the third Test against England in Cape Town on Saturday.
21 June 2018

Danny Cipriani returns to England line-up for the first time since 2008

England coach Eddie Jones has named Danny Cipriani in the line-up for the final Test against South Africa to be played at Cape Town on Saturday.
21 June 2018

Danny Cipriani's attitude has impressed Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones has admitted he has been pleased by Danny Cipriani’s attitude throughout England’s tour of South Africa with the versatile back aiming to be involved in Saturday’s third and final Test.
20 June 2018

Launchbury: Final Test is a massive opportunity

Joe Launchbury insists Saturday’s final Test against South Africa is chance for England to show what they are capable of.
20 June 2018