South Africa

Dougie Fife powers Scotland to their maiden World Rugby Sevens Series title

South Africa finished runners-up for the fourth consecutive time as Dougie Fife's last minute try snatched the game away from them to secure a maiden World Rugby Sevens Series title for Scotland in their 27-26 victory at Twickenham.
22 May 2016

Bath reach out to Johann Van Graan as Heyneke Meyer buzz continues

In their serious quest to find a replacement for Mike Ford, Bath Rugby seems to have approached Springboks forward coach, Johann Van Graan according to reports.
20 May 2016

Warrick Gelant – The young Bok that is turning heads

One of the rising stars of Super Rugby, Warrick Gelant, speaks to TRU’s Benedict Chanakira on his time with the Bulls, family life and a possible South Africa call-up.
12 May 2016

Ankle injury rules Josh van der Flier out of South Africa tour

Ireland and Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier will undergo an ankle surgery which has ruled him out of the South African tour scheduled in June.
11 May 2016

South African World Cup bid under threat after government action

South Africa's bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup could be in jeopardy after the country's government banned four of its leading sports unions from staging major international tournaments after missing participation targets.
25 April 2016

Which Stormers could feature in Coetzee's Springboks

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed last week what many had known for months and that was that Allister Coetzee would be the next coach of the Springboks.
21 April 2016

Potential England Saxons and South Africa A

The Rugby Football Union confirmed last week that the England Saxons would be going on a two-game tour of South Africa this summer, taking on a South Africa A side.
13 April 2016

Allister Coetzee appointed new South Africa coach on four-year deal

Allister Coetzee will spearhead an "exciting new departure for South Africa rugby" after being appointed as the new Springboks head coach.
12 April 2016

Who will be giving England and Ireland sleepless nights

There is never a shortage of southern hemisphere voices condemning northern hemisphere competitions – both domestic and international – and insisting that the likes of New Zealand and Australia have nothing to fear from their northern rivals.
12 April 2016

England Saxons to embark on two-match summer series with South Africa 'A'

England Saxons will face South Africa A in a two-match series in June, the RFU announced Tuesday.
6 April 2016

Super Rugby Round 4

A concise roundup of this week's Super Rugby action.
26 March 2016

Will Greenwood and the Barbarians job

Will Greenwood was unveiled as Barbarians coach for the Killik Cup clash with South Africa at Wembley on November 5. Press Association Sport met the England World Cup winner at the national stadium and here are some of his thoughts.
24 March 2016

Will Greenwood to coach Barbarians against South Africa

Former England international and 2003 World Cup winner Will Greenwood will coach the Barbarians when they take on South Africa in November.
23 March 2016

Rugby Rumours: Beale flying to Wasps, Nakawara news, Theron in-line for Boks and chartered Charteris

Beale flying to Wasps, Nakawara news, Theron in-line for Boks and chartered Charteris.Beale flying to Wasps, Nakawara news, chartered Charteris.
4 March 2016

So who is Junior Pokomela

A humble, respectful and loving young man who has a passion for rugby. These are a few words used to describe him.
24 February 2016

Worcester Warriors sign South Africa international Francois Hougaard

South Africa international Francois Hougaard has joined Worcester Warriors for the rest of the season.
15 February 2016

Can a South African franchise win Super Rugby

It feels a long time ago that the Bulls were lifting back-to-back Super Rugby titles in 2009 and 2010 and the truth is, no South African franchise has looked remotely like lifting the southern hemisphere’s greatest club prize since.
22 January 2016

Rugby Rumours: Boks job, returning to Europe, a Fijian/French interest and heading North

Boks job, returning to Europe, a Fijian/French interest and heading North
11 January 2016

Springbok flanker Schalk Burger signs for Saracens

South Africa's influential flanker Schalk Burger has agreed to join the reigning Aviva Premiership champions Saracens on a two-year deal from the 2016/17 season.
4 January 2016

Is U23 international rugby needed?

The changes that were made to age-grade rugby in 2008 have been treated with almost universal applause.
31 December 2015