South Africa

Nothing sparks a debate on social media like the composition of a South African midfield.

South Africa international Francois Hougaard has been rewarded with an Olympic bronze medal for his act of generosity in the recently concluded sevens rugby tournament in Rio.

Former South Africa flanker Schalk Burger's fightback from a life-threatening illness to continue playing the sport he loves has been one of the most inspirational stories.

England coach Eddie Jones has urged his players to be wary of the South African challenge as they kick-off the autumn internationals on 12th November at Twickenham.

South Africa international Ruan Pienaar has announced his departure from Ulster following the end of the 2016/17 season.

South Africa have included Lwazi Mvovo and Francois Hougaard in their squad for their upcoming Rugby Championships encounters against Australia and New Zealand.

Springboks international Teboho Mohoje has been issued with a citing commissioner warning for performing a dangerous tackle during the Rugby Championship encounter against Argentina at Padre Ernesto Martearena Stadium on Saturday.

A crucial late 78th minute penalty by Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias helped the Pumas to grasp a narrow 26-24 win against the Springboks in the Rugby Championship clash on Saturday in Salta.

Springboks scored two tries in the last 10 minutes as they defeated Argentina 30-23 in their Rugby Championship encounter at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

South Africa head coach Allister Coetzee has included prop Julian Redelinghuys for the first time in the starting XV for the Rugby Championship opening game against Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

England lock Maro Itoje sounded confident of starting the autumn internationals with a victory over South Africa despite not having beaten them in the last 10 years.

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Springboks wing Bryan Habana was left out of the final 12-man South Africa Sevens squad that will take part in the upcoming Olympics.

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South Africa fullback Willie le Roux has been suspended for a week after pleading guilty for aerial hit on Irish number 15, Tiernan O'Halloran during the third Test at Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

England were crowned deserving champions of the 2016 World Rugby U20s with an emphatic 45-21 victory over Ireland at the AJ Bell Stadium, writes Lewis Hughes.

Springboks managed to hold on Ireland's persistent challenge to secure a 2-1 series victory after 19-13 win in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

South Africa coach Allister Coetzee wants the reserve players to come out and absorb the intensity in the third and final Test against Ireland in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Ireland scrum-half Eoin Reddan has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby following the third and final deciding Test against South Africa on Saturday, putting an end to a stellar 10-year international career.

Allister Coetzee has called-up Sharks prop Coenie Oosthuizen in the South African squad for the third and final Test against Ireland in Port Elizabeth.