South Africa

Hamstring injury rules Francois Louw out until next year

Bath on Tuesday confirmed that South Africa international Francois Louw will miss the action for the rest of the year after he sustained a hamstring injury.
18 October 2016

Saracens shut door on Eben Etzebeth's signing

Saracens head coach Mark McCall revealed that the signing of South Africa international Eben Etzebeth is unlikely to happen.
13 October 2016

Springboks international Eben Etzebeth set to join Saracens on a short-term deal

South Africa international Eben Etzebeth is likely to join the Aviva Premiership reigning champions Saracens on a short-term deal.
11 October 2016

All Blacks crush Springboks in one-sided 15-57 win at Durban

The All Blacks concluded their 2016 Rugby Championship campaign in an emphatic fashion by crushing the Springboks 15-57 during a on-sided clash at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.
8 October 2016

Race for hosting 2023 World Cup picks up between Ireland, France and South Africa

World Rugby confirmed that three countries - Ireland, France and South Africa are in the race to host the 2023 edition of the World Cup.
4 October 2016

Win was a true test of character - Coetzee

Springboks coach Allister Coetzee has lauded his men for showing their true character under pressure against the Wallabies in Pretoria where the hosts secured a much needed 18-10 victory on last weekend's Saturday.
3 October 2016

Steyn kicks Springboks to 18-10 win against Wallabies in Pretoria

Morne Steyn's exceptional kicking skills came to Springboks' rescue as the men in green and gold managed to overcome the Wallabies challenge with a 18-10 win at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria during the 2016 Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
2 October 2016

Springboks fly-half Pat Lambie all set to make a Test return against Wallabies

Springboks playmaker Patrick Lambie is all set to make a Test return against the Wallabies after missing out on action since June due to concussion.
27 September 2016

Naivalu and Latu poised to debut for Wallabies

In-form hooker Tolu Latu and winger Sefa Naivalu are poised to debut for the Wallabies after being named in the 30-man tour squad for their final two Rugby Championship games against the Springboks and the Pumas.
22 September 2016

Is Allister Coetzee to blame for the Springbok mess

The Springboks were well and truly thumped by a superb All Black team that played rather poorly
21 September 2016

Schalk Burger finds current England squad similar to 2007 World Cup winning Springboks team

South Africa legend Schalk Burger believes the current England squad's hunger for success will make them a formidable team under head coach Eddie Jones.
19 September 2016

Six-try New Zealand thrash South Africa in 41-13 victory

The All Blacks handed over a convincing thrashing to the Springboks to secure an assertive 41-13 victory at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch during the 2016 Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
17 September 2016

Australia end losing drought with 23-17 victory over South Africa

It was a Bernard Foley special at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane where the Wallabies secured a hardfought 23-17 win against the Springboks on Saturday during the Rugby Championship clash.
10 September 2016

Australia desperate to stop losing slide against South Africa

Australia will be desperate to turn things around when they take the field in the upcoming Rugby Championship encounter against South Africa at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
8 September 2016

South Africa will target Australia in lineouts - Lood de Jager

South Africa lock Lood de Jager has affirmed that his team will be targeting Australia in the lineouts during their upcoming Rugby Championship encounter on 10th September at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
6 September 2016

Springbok midfield needs its bite back

Nothing sparks a debate on social media like the composition of a South African midfield.
6 September 2016

Francois Hougaard's act of generosity gets rewarded with Olympic medal

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.
2 September 2016

Schalk Burger reflects on recovery from life-threatening illness

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.
1 September 2016

Eddie Jones wants England to conquer "bully" South Africa

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.
1 September 2016

Ruan Pienaar to exit Ulster at end of 2016/17 season

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