South Africa

"I did think of the worst instantly" | Beauden Barrett Interview (Johannesburg)

Five Springbok Changes With Vermeulen and Nche Returning

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made five changes to his starting lineup – two of which were injury enforced – for their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in...

Beauden Barrett is ready for the second test

Beuden Barrett sent a message to his fans and all concerned after the dangerous challenge on Saturday against the Springboks. The star was in doubt for the second test against South Africa   Looks...

Official: All Blacks drop to a new all-time low in World Rankings

New Zealand's 26-10 loss to South Africa in the opening round of the Rugby Championship has cost them a place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings and they now find themselves at an all-time low...

Malcolm Marx equals David Pocock's 2016 record against the All Blacks

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx earned his 50th test cap against New Zealand in the opening game of the 2022 Rugby Championship in Nelspruit.     The 28-year-old hooker made his...

Kurt-Lee Arendse suspended after horror clash with Beauden Barrett

South Africa will be without the services of rookie winger Kurt-Lee Arendse who has been suspended for four weeks.   Arendse scored the opening try of the 26-10 victory over New...

"We’ve just got to get into Ellis Park and keep growing our game and still believe" - Ian Foster

A 26-10 loss in Mbombela is the All Blacks' fifth in their last six games, but their embattled coach is soldiering on for now.   New Zealand coach Ian Foster says there is no point in his side...

Israel Dagg questions Ian Foster's 'most improved' comments

Former All Blacks outside back Israel Dagg has questioned whether Ian Foster was watching the same Springboks versus All Blacks game this weekend as him.   In the aftermath of the 26-10 defeat,...

NZ Rugby to make Foster call next week, Robertson is no certainty

New Zealand Rugby will make a decision on Ian Foster's future as the All Blacks coach next week with his chances of staying on diminishing, Stuff NZ report.   Chief executive Mark...

Justin Marshall on the All Blacks' 26-10 loss to South Africa