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.

  • Thursday, 18. August, 2011
    Smith ruled out of World Cup

    Smith ruled out of World Cup

    South Africa loose forward Juan Smith has ruled himself out of the World Cup because of an Achilles problem.

  • Tuesday, 16. August, 2011
    Smit left out by Springboks

    Smit left out by Springboks

    South Africa captain John Smit has been left out of the starting XV for this Saturday's Tri Nations clash with New Zealand in Port Elizabeth.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Wallabies edge out poor Boks

    Wallabies edge out poor Boks

    World champions South Africa look in bad shape as they prepare to begin the defence of their title after 14-9 home loss to Australia in Durban.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Springboks look to bounce back

    Springboks look to bounce back

    Peter de Villiers has named the most experienced South Africa side in the country's history for Saturday's clash with Australia in Durban.

  • Thursday, 11. August, 2011
    Big guns back for Springboks

    Big guns back for Springboks

    Fourie du Preez and Heinrich Brussow have been recalled to the South Africa starting line-up for Saturday's Tri Nations clash with Australia.

  • Monday, 1. August, 2011

    No room for 'instant heroes'

    Springbok coach Peter de Villiers blamed 'youthful exuberance' for some of the failings of his team on their just-completed two-match Australasian tour.

  • Monday, 1. August, 2011

    Boks must 'learn from history'

    Jake White looks at the Boks' loss to New Zealand and considers what lies ahead for them in the remainder of the Tri-Nations.

  • Saturday, 30. July, 2011
    All Blacks crush Springboks

    All Blacks crush Springboks

    New Zealand produced a dazzling display to run South Africa ragged in an emphatic 40-7 Tri-Nations victory at Wellington's Westpac Stadium.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011
    Smit tries to lift Springboks

    Smit tries to lift Springboks

    John Smit has spent much of this week attempting to instil some confidence in South Africa as they prepare to tackle New Zealand on Saturday.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011
    Smit defends De Villiers

    Smit defends De Villiers

    Springboks coach Peter de Villiers won a seal of approval from his captain John Smit ahead of Saturday's Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand.

  • Thursday, 28. July, 2011
    Springboks forced into changes

    Springboks forced into changes

    Lock Gerhard Mostert will make his debut for injury-ravaged South Africa in Saturday's Tri-Nations clash with New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 26. July, 2011
    Springboks suffer injury blow

    Springboks suffer injury blow

    South Africa duo Flip van der Merwe and Heinrich Brussow have been ruled out of this weekend's Tri-Nations game against New Zealand.

  • Sunday, 24. July, 2011
    Deans delighted by Australia

    Deans delighted by Australia

    Australia coach Robbie Deans hailed his side's response to last week's Samoa defeat following their commanding 39-20 victory over South Africa.

  • Saturday, 23. July, 2011
    Aussies hammer Springboks

    Aussies hammer Springboks

    Australia bounced back from defeat against Samoa by opening their Tri Nations campaign in style with a five-try hammering of South Africa.

  • Friday, 22. July, 2011
    Elson hopeful over Cooper

    Elson hopeful over Cooper

    Australia captain Rocky Elsom expects Quade Cooper to overcome a bout of gastritis ahead of Saturday's Tri Nations opener against South Africa.