Rugby News - Southern Hemisphere

Rugby Rugby's news office in the southern hemisphere produces and distribute this rugby news feed. The news feed has all the best of the global game but with a southern hemisphere slant. Keep up on the latest from our Northern Hemisphere feed as well. Visit the World Rugby Shop for official rugby gear from around the globe.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    No retirement plans for 'smart' Smith

    Veteran All Black midfielder Conrad Smith has no plans to retire just yet, despite concerns about his long-term health.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    Injuries disrupt Baby Boks

    The Baby Boks were on Monday disrupted by injuries to several key players ahead of their friendly against Namibia on Saturday.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    Stormers need 'accuracy' against Tahs

    Stormers coach Allister Coetzee believes his charges can upstage the Waratahs, but will need to be much more accurate in their execution.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    Team of the Week: Feeling Bullish

    It may not be by much, but the Bulls have managed to nine other teams to the top in our famous weekly selection.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    Sharks injury Burden grows

    The Sharks arrived back in Australia on Sunday without hooker Craig Burden who will return home and has been replaced by Monde Hadebe.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    Agen pull out of SA tour after strike

    The Lions have been forced to again amend their schedule, following the cancellation of yet another fixture in Lions Challenge series.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    Boost as Bulls head into break

    The South African conference leaders, the Bulls, will head into their second bye week boosted by the news that several players are returning from injury.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    Engelbrecht blow for Kings

    The Southern Kings have been dealt a cruel blow with the news that star loose forward Jacques Engelbrecht is out of the game against the Highlanders on Saturday.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    Kiwis a model of consistency

    Plaudits flooded in for the New Zealand team after they claimed their 11th ITN Sevens World Series title.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    Force complain about 'tough draw'

    Western Force coach Michael Foley believes his team has been given the short end of the stick in the Super Rugby draw.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    Afrika, Kok to join BlitzBokke

    Ace playmaker Cecil Afrika and debutant Werner Kok will join the Springbok team ahead of the last tournament of the IRB Sevens World Series.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    Wallabies keep big guns for World Cup

    The re-signing of James Horwill by the ARU and the Reds is part of the process to retain key players for the 2015 World Cup.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013

    Final nail in Sharks’ coffin

    The loss to the Highlanders in Dunedin at the weekend effectively put paid to the Sharks’ Super Rugby title hopes.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013

    Blitzbokke bag Glasgow title

    South Africa won their third Cup Final of the IRB Sevens World Series, beating New Zealand 28-21 in the Final of the Glasgow Sevens on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013

    Stampeding Bulls sitting pretty

    The Bulls boosted their chances of securing a home semifinal after their convincing win over the Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.