South Africa

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

Heyneke Meyer steps down as South Africa coach

Heyneke Meyer believes "the time has come for change" after bringing an end to his reign as South Africa head coach.
3 December 2015

World Rugby's U20 Championships

The World Rugby U20 Championship comes to Manchester next year and, unlike the senior competition that has been raging for the past month and a half, the host nation, along with their northern hemisphere colleagues, may have a chance of lifting this one.
10 November 2015

Meyer still hurting despite third-place finish

Heyneke Meyer has admitted he will always blame himself for South Africa not winning the 2015 World Cup.
31 October 2015

Bryan Habana misses out on record as South Africa beat Argentina

South Africa secured third place at this year’s World Cup after a 24-13 win over Argentina, but winger Bryan Habana was unable to break the all-time try-scoring record.
30 October 2015

Heyneke Meyer backed to remain as South Africa coach

The Springboks squad have thrown their weight behind Heyneke Meyer's bid to continue as South Africa coach after the World Cup.
29 October 2015

Leicester Tigers sign Jean De Villiers

Leicester have confirmed the signing of former South Africa captain Jean de Villiers.
27 October 2015

How the All Blacks made it to the RWC Final

It might not have the ancient animosities that are infused into every fibre of the northern hemisphere grudge matches, but it has become without doubt the biggest rivalry in rugby.
26 October 2015

Hansen defends Richie McCaw over Francois Louw incident

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has vigorously defended All Blacks captain Richie McCaw after video footage emerged of him apparently striking South Africa flanker Francois Louw during Saturday's World Cup semi-final at Twickenham.
25 October 2015

New Zealand hold off South Africa to book World Cup final place

New Zealand booked their place in a second successive World Cup final by holding off South Africa to win a pulsating semi-final 20-18 at Twickenham.
24 October 2015