South Africa

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...

Independent disciplinary update: George Moala (Tonga)

The independent Appeal Committee hearing George Moala's appeal the decision of a Judicial Committee to suspend him for five matches has been dismissed.   Tonga centre George Moala’s appeal...

Boks will 'hold nothing back' against New Zealand

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the Boks would hold nothing back in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match against New Zealand at a sold-out Twickenham on Friday...

Top spot is there for the taking in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings

Top spot is there for the taking in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings on a weekend when multiple teams could end up at an all-time high or low. New Zealand will end Ireland’s unbroken 13-month...