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.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Burton hands Treviso historic victory

    Benetton Treviso flyhalf Kris Burton secured his side's first ever Pro12 victory on foreign soil with a late drop-goal, as they edged Glasgow Warriors 15-13 at Firhill on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    No seats for singers

    A sad story has emerged from the rugby World Cup in New Zealand. The choirs who have brought so much dignity and class to matches have been told they will not get tickets for four top matches.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Blackout can't rob Sharks of bonus point

    The Sharks scored a 74th minute try to not only secure a 29-18 win over Griquas in their Currie Cup encounter at Kings Park, in Durban, on Friday - but the touchdown also secured them a vital bonus point.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Are the minnows closing the gap?

    Reigning champions South Africa may have thrashed Namibia 87-0, but minnow nations have narrowed the gap on established teams at this World Cup, according to official analysis.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Pumas hold fast-charging Leopards

    The Pumas recorded their second win of the season when they held on in the face of a strong second-half comeback by the Leopards to win 32-19 at the Mbombela Stadium, in Nelspruit, on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Choirs to sing and go home

    A sad story has emerged from the rugby World Cup in New Zealand. The choirs who have brought so much dignity and class to matches have been told they will not get tickets for four top matches.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Cavaliers dethrone the Kings

    The Boland Cavaliers took a giant leap towards claiming first place on the First Division standings, after they thrashed the EP Kings 49-15 at the Boland Stadium in Wellington on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Coach pleased with Kearsney's efforts

    Starting from scratch is never an easy task but Kearsney College's first team coach, Barend Steyn, must be pleased with the way that his charges developed under his guidance in 2011.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Pukke claim fourth title in eight years

    NWU-Pukke won their fourth SARU national club championship title in eight years when they beat the University of Johannesburg 19-14 in a tense Final played at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Top 20, by the numbers

    Thanks to an eagle-eyed reader, we are able to bring you a more scientific approach to ranking the top rugby-playing schools in South Africa.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Boks warm to the 'Mbombela Jive'

    The celebratory dance Springboks Gio Aplon and Juan de Jongh performed against Namibia on Thursday has its origins in Nelspruit, the duo confirmed after the match.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Bakkies boost for Boks

    Bakkies Botha will be fit to face Samoa in South Africa's final World Cup pool match, and was only replaced in their clash with Namibia as a precaution, Springbok technical specialist Rassie Erasmus said on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Weary minnows running out of puff

    Controversial short turnarounds at the World Cup do not, on paper, result in more injuries but they do lead to under-par performances from the teams involved, the Scotland team doctor said on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    A royal welcome awaits

    Friday brought about a golden return to form by Australia and the royal arrival of Zara Phillips in New Zealand, presumably planning to have a discussion with hubby Mike Tindall.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Unfit Eagles crash and burn

    United States coach Eddie O'Sullivan called the 67-5 scoreline in his team's World Cup Pool C game against Australia "harsh" and said his team lacked the fitness to compete for the whole match.