South Africa

Monday Evening Round Up

Scarra Ntubeni out for rest of the season Western Province hooker Scarra Ntubeni has been ruled out for the rest of the season with injury. Full story   Connacht sign prop Denis Coulson Connacht...

Springboks climb rankings, while Ireland fall

South Africa move up to third in the World Rugby Rankings, while Hong Kong match their best-ever position on a weekend when New Zealand also retained the Bledisloe Cup.   A fifth straight win for...

Malcolm Marx, the next great Springbok hooker

From the days of James Dalton to John Smit to Bismark du Plessis the South African rugby public have been blessed time and time again with fantastic talents in the middle of their front row.   The...

Lavanini cleared to face the All Blacks

Argentine lock Tomas Lavinni has been cleared to face the All Blacks on 9 September after he receiveded no further sanction following his red card against the Springboks on the weekend,   The SANZAAR...

Springboks continue good form with commanding away win over Argentina

South Africa wore red in Salta but it didn't affect their performance as they won for the second week in succession, this time with a bonus point 41-23 victory. The win follows their 37-15 victory over...

Weekend Round Up

Oosthuizen to undergo scans on ribs Oosthuizen will undergo a scan to determine the scope of the rib injury he sustained against Argentina. Full story   9 All Blacks available for Mitre 10 Cup Akira...

Highlights: Argentina vs South Africa

Oosthuizen to undergo scans on ribs

Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen will undergo a scan to determine the scope of the rib injury he sustained against Argentina in Salta on Saturday.   Oosthuizen left the field in the second...

Lambie requests release from Bok contract

According to Netwerk 24 Pat Lambie has asked to be released from his joint contract with the Springboks and Sharks.   The flyhalf, who has not played since 13 May due to concussion issues,...

Springboks beat Pumas in rugby Test

South Africa scored five tries as they thumped hosts Argentina 41-23 in the Rugby Championship, punishing the indiscipline which cost the Pumas a red card for lock Tomas Lavanini. The victory, the Springboks’...