Penalties are killing England, says Jonny May before next South Africa Test
8 years ago by The Guardian• England wing vows players will clean up their act after meeting• ‘You might think it’s a silly penalty but it can change the game’England’s players have held a meeting to discuss their on-field...
Schalk Brits gives up the biltong and beer for Springbok recall | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianRetired hooker was a spectator for the first Test against England and had to persuade friends his selection was not a jokeSchalk Brits does not look 37 years old but he is giving hope to middle‑aged...
WATCH LIVE: World Rugby U20 Championship Semi Finals day
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe penultimate round of play in the World Rugby U20 Championships take place today in France, as South Africa face England and New Zealand take on hosts France. All matches can be watched live below,...
2018 June Test Series: First Test - South Africa v England
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa edged England 42-39 in a pulsating opening test in the three match June International series. England started superbly and ran in three tries in the opening 18 minutes to build a 24-3 lead....
Springboks add veteran Schalk Brits to squad after thriller with England
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Springboks have recalled recently retired Saracens hooker Schalk Brits following their 42-39 win over England on Saturday. The visitors squandered a 20-point lead as the Boks turned things around...
England drop to number 4 in World Rugby rankings
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have dropped to No 4 in the World Rugby rankings after their 42-39 defeat against the Springboks at Ellis Park. England were ranked third – behind the All Blacks and Ireland –...
England squad update
8 years ago by England RugbyEngland Rugby has confirmed that Jack Singleton will join the squad today as a third hooker to cover Luke Cowan-Dickie. Singleton is called up as a precaution after Cowan-Dickie experienced...
Schalk Brits added to Springbok squad
8 years ago by South African RugbySouth African Rugby has today confirmed that hooker Schalk Brits has been added to the Springbok squad and has already joined the group in Bloemfontein. “We are busy with building experience,...
Schalk Brits called out of retirement – and the stands – for South Africa squad
8 years ago by The Guardian• Retired Saracens forward watched first Test as fan• Springboks’ boss Rassie Erasmus values hooker’s experienceSouth Africa have added Schalk Brits to their squad for the remainder of their Test...
South Africa retain 7s Series crown after dramatic Paris finale
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe HSBC World Rugby Sevenâs Series title came down to the final match of the final leg as Paris was the setting for a dramatic finale, with South Africa needing a tournament victory to overtake...
