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.

  • Monday, 20. August, 2012

    Pumas to 'raise the bar' for Boks

    South Africa can expect a far more 'intense' onslaught from Argentina in their return Test on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 19. August, 2012

    Modernisation damning Boks

    Quintin van Jaarsveld feels the bonus point system puts the Springboks at a distinct disadvantage in the Rugby Championship.

  • Sunday, 19. August, 2012
    Springboks turn to Burden

    Springboks turn to Burden

    Sharks hooker Craig Burden has been called into the South Africa squad to travel to Argentina in the place of the injured Bismarck du Plessis.

  • Sunday, 19. August, 2012

    Will the Boks break down?

    The Springboks know that they have to improve their work at the breakdown if they are to pose a threat in their three upcoming away matches.

  • Saturday, 18. August, 2012
    South Africa ease past Pumas

    South Africa ease past Pumas

    South Africa enjoyed a winning start to their Rugby Championship campaign as they eased past tournament newcomers Argentina 27-6 at Newlands.

  • Saturday, 18. August, 2012

    Bismarck blow for Boks

    South Africa have suffered a huge blow in their opening match of the inaugural Rugby Championship, with another key forward ruled out through injury.

  • Saturday, 18. August, 2012

    Player ratings: Boks a mixed bag

    The Springboks blew hot and cold against the Pumas in the historic Rugby Championship Test at Newlands on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 18. August, 2012

    Boks jump to the top

    South Africa moved to the top of the table after the opening round of the inaugural Rugby Championship.

  • Friday, 17. August, 2012
    South Africa v Argentina preview

    South Africa v Argentina preview

    Argentina can expect a baptism of fire when they face South Africa at Newlands in the new-look Rugby Championship on Saturday.

  • Friday, 17. August, 2012

    Time to shine for Boks

    Springbok captain Jean de Villiers believes that the extra preparation time his team have had will see them make a step up from their performances against England.

  • Wednesday, 15. August, 2012
    Daniel starts for South Africa

    Daniel starts for South Africa

    Keegan Daniel will make his first Test start for South Africa in their opening Rugby Championship clash against Argentina on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 14. August, 2012
    Springboks hit by Spies blow

    Springboks hit by Spies blow

    South Africa's back row problems have deepened after Pierre Spies was ruled out of the inaugural Rugby Championship with a fractured finger.

  • Tuesday, 7. August, 2012
    Springboks without star duo

    Springboks without star duo

    South Africa will have to do without flanker Schalk Burger and winger JP Pietersen for the inaugural four-nation Rugby Championship.

  • Saturday, 23. June, 2012
    Hartley happy after draw

    Hartley happy after draw

    England captain Dylan Hartley was pleased with his side's battling display in Saturday's 14-14 draw in the third Test against South Africa.

  • Saturday, 23. June, 2012
    SA and England draw third Test

    SA and England draw third Test

    England ended their tour of South Africa on a positive note as they fought back to claim a 14-14 draw in the third Test.