South Africa Rugby

South Africa is one of the top rugby playing nations.  The Springboks have won two Rugby World Cup championships as well as multiple Tri Nations titles.

  • Saturday, 10. November, 2012
    Ireland edged out by Springboks

    Ireland edged out by Springboks

    Ireland's hopes of humbling South Africa were picked apart in a one-sided second half as they lost 16-12 at Aviva Stadium.

  • Saturday, 10. November, 2012
    Mtawarira hospitalised

    Mtawarira hospitalised

    South Africa prop Tendai Mtawarira was treated in hospital on Saturday after suffering mild heart palpitations.

  • Friday, 9. November, 2012
    Sexton sees future gems

    Sexton sees future gems

    Jonathan Sexton has urged new-look Ireland to seize the chance to establish the next golden generation of international stars.

  • Friday, 9. November, 2012
    Meyer: SA do not rely on kicking

    Meyer: SA do not rely on kicking

    South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer bristles at the suggestion he is developing a conservative team which is over-reliant on kicking.

  • Wednesday, 7. November, 2012
    Boks name Lambie at fly-half

    Boks name Lambie at fly-half

    South Africa have named Pat Lambie at fly-half as one of three injury-enforced changes for Saturday's clash with Ireland at Aviva Stadium.

  • Tuesday, 6. November, 2012
    James seals Sharks homecoming

    James seals Sharks homecoming

    Former South Africa international Butch James has confirmed he has agreed to join the Sharks.

  • Sunday, 28. October, 2012
    Springboks ring the changes

    Springboks ring the changes

    South Africa have named five uncapped players in their squad for the upcoming tour of Great Britain and Ireland.

  • Sunday, 7. October, 2012

    Meyer: Boks a distant third

    Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer admitted that while his team improved, they are still a distant third.

  • Saturday, 6. October, 2012

    Boks have 'a long way to go'

    Springbok captain Jean de Villiers admitted that his team have 'a long way to go' before they can seriously challenge the All Blacks.

  • Saturday, 6. October, 2012

    Player ratings: Soweto blues

    The Springboks were given a reality check by a vastly superior All Black outfit in Soweto on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 6. October, 2012
    All Blacks sink Springboks

    All Blacks sink Springboks

    New Zealand finished the Rugby Championship with six wins out of six as they scored 20 answered second-half points to beat South Africa 32-16.

  • Friday, 5. October, 2012
    De Villiers backing for Goosen

    De Villiers backing for Goosen

    South Africa captain Jean de Villiers has backed Johan Goosen to handle the heat against New Zealand in Saturday's Rugby Championship finale.

  • Friday, 5. October, 2012
    S Africa v New Zealand preview

    S Africa v New Zealand preview

    New Zealand have the chance to complete a perfect 12 months when they take on South Africa in Soweto on Saturday (kick-off 4pm BST).

  • Friday, 5. October, 2012

    History looms large in Soweto

    The Springboks will be out to erase the scars of 2010 when they take on an All Black team chasing history in Soweto on Saturday.  

  • Friday, 5. October, 2012

    Preview: South Africa v New Zealand

    It will be far from a dead rubber when the greatest rivalry in international rugby is reignited in Soweto on Saturday.