South Africa

Nienaber pleased with win, but says there’s still work to do

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was proud of his charges on Saturday after delivering a record 35-7 victory over New Zealand in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham, but he said there...

Welsh region announce 'ground-breaking' home game to be played in London

The Ospreys have confirmed they will be facing South African outfit the Sharks at the Twickenham Stoop in London this November. It will be the first time a Welsh side have decided to play a home United...

All Blacks locks to appear in front of committee

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett is due to appear before an independent Judicial Committee on Monday 28 August having received a red card in New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup warm up match against South...

Fiji jump above England while South Africa move up two spots

Fiji have jumped above England in the world rankings after their stunning 30-22 victory at Twickenham. Fiji have moved up to seventh with England dropping to eighth, making the Pacific Islanders the highest-ranked...

Farrell Names 33-Player Ireland Rugby World Cup Squad

Head Coach Andy Farrell has today announced his 33-player Ireland squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Jonathan Sexton named to captain the team in France. The Ireland...

Sharks announce signing of Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard

The Sharks signed former Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard, on a short-term deal, the Durban side announced on Sunday. The 35-year-old Blue Bulls legend can also play on the wing, as the Sharks look...

#GOTW - New Zealand 7 - 35 South Africa

It could never have been written. The stage was set and the stakes were high, at a neutral venue known as at the very home of rugby itself. Test rugby's gretest rivalry betwen the All blacks and the Springboks...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand v South Africa

Gregor Townsend expecting wing Darcy Graham to be fit for World Cup opener

Gregor Townsend expects Darcy Graham to be available for Scotland’s World Cup opener against South Africa after the wing missed Saturday’s 33-6 win at home to Georgia with a quad strain. The...

South Africa lay marker down ahead of World Cup defence by thrashing New Zealand

South Africa laid down a marker ahead of their World Cup title defence by hammering New Zealand 35-7 in a warm-up clash at Twickenham. The reigning world champions dominated from the first whistle on...