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, 16. June, 2012
    Youngs: Poor start killed us

    Youngs: Poor start killed us

    Ben Youngs admitted England's poor start "killed" them as they slipped to series defeat by losing the second Test against South Africa 36-27.

  • Saturday, 16. June, 2012
    Springboks topple brave England

    Springboks topple brave England

    South Africa claimed a series-clinching 36-27 win over England, but not before the tourists had given them a real scare at Ellis Park.

  • Friday, 15. June, 2012
    More to come, warns de Villiers

    More to come, warns de Villiers

    South Africa captain Jean de Villiers has warned England that his side have plenty of room for improvement.

  • Friday, 15. June, 2012
    Joseph not scared of Springboks

    Joseph not scared of Springboks

    Jonathan Joseph has no fear as he prepares to make his full England debut in the hostile atmosphere of a Johannesburg Test match.

  • Friday, 15. June, 2012
    Robshaw eyeing historic win

    Robshaw eyeing historic win

    Captain Chris Robshaw knows England must make history to haul themselves back into their Test series in South Africa.

  • Friday, 15. June, 2012
    South Africa v England preview

    South Africa v England preview

    England coach Stuart Lancaster is targeting a "hugely important" victory over South Africa on Saturday to draw level in the series.

  • Thursday, 14. June, 2012
    Heyneke gives Boks just five percent

    Heyneke gives Boks just five percent

    New Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer issued a veiled warning to England: These Boks can be much better.

  • Thursday, 14. June, 2012

    Bismarck is doing his homework

    Springbok vice-captain Bismarck du Plessis has admitted learning to do things the Heyneke Meyer way has meant some late-night homework.

  • Thursday, 14. June, 2012

    Heyneke gives Boks just five percent

    New Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer issued a veiled warning to England: These Boks can be much better.

  • Wednesday, 13. June, 2012

    Can Lambie take the gap?

    Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer wants Pat Lambie to make the most of his opportunity this weekend and make the fullback jersey his own.

  • Wednesday, 13. June, 2012

    Morné ready to put the boot on

    By his usual high standards Springbok match-winner Morné Steyn had a bad day at the office last Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 13. June, 2012

    Lucky No.13 for Jean

    Wing JP Pietersen never had any doubt that his old Springbok teammate and new captain Jean de Villiers would excel at outside centre.

  • Wednesday, 13. June, 2012

    Jannie hails Bok scrum doctor

    Springbok tighthead Jannie du Plessis has hailed new scrum coach Pieter de Villiers as the key to South Africa's strong performance up front last week.

  • Wednesday, 13. June, 2012
    ONE CHANGE FOR SOUTH AFRICA

    ONE CHANGE FOR SOUTH AFRICA

    South Africa have made just the one change to their line-up for Saturday's second Test against England - with Pat Lambie recalled at full-back.

  • Tuesday, 12. June, 2012

    Lambie to start at fullback?

    Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer doesn't want to tinker too much with his team, although Pat Lambie is almost certain to be included.