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, 29. July, 2011

    Wilbur Hendricks - Captain of Asherville

    Saturday's Spandau versus Asherville FNB Classic Clash should be a tough encounter. However, Asherville captain Wilbur Hendricks is backing his charges to keep their defensive line intact and emerge victorious.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011

    Steyn move to backfire on Boks?

    World Cup-winning Springbok Hennie le Roux believes that the decision to deploy Morne Steyn at fullback against the All Blacks on Saturday could limit the Springboks in offensive situations.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011

    Barcella wants 'no regrets' for WC

    Biarritz prop Fabien Barcella has admitted that his comeback from injury has been difficult but that he wants 'no regrets' about his attempt to get into the France squad for this year's World Cup.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011

    Southern Kings take a step forward

    Representatives of Border Rugby Union, Eastern Province Rugby and the South Western Districts Rugby Union have formally concluded and signed a co-operation agreement to form a Super Rugby team.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011

    Kirwan: 'Asia is rising'

    Japan coach John Kirwan says Asia is emerging as a major force in the world, helped by the staging of the 2011 and 2019 World Cups in its own backyard and the sport's return to the Olympics.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011

    Southland work hard to retain Shield

    Southland were pushed hard in the second half, but thank to the steady boot of flyhalf James Wilson they were able to retain the Ranfurly Shield by beating Counties-Manukau 22-14 in Invercargill on Friday.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011

    Quartet returns for Wales

    Four players returned to the Wales set-up, when coach Warren Gatland named the 39-man squad which will meet at the WRU National Centre of Excellence on Monday.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011

    Double injury scare for England

    England Lock Courtney Lawes and wing David Strettle were both carried off the pitch at a private inter-squad trial match at Twickenham Stoop ahead of the match against Wales next weekend.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011

    Huge raps for 'amazing' Lambie

    Young Patrick Lambie will make his first start for the Springboks, when they play the All Blacks on Saturday, but captain John Smit regards the 20-year-old as the future of the game.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011

    New horizons for Young's Wasps

    Dai Young, the new Director of rugby at English Premiership side Wasps, has been impressed with the attitude of the players at his disposal and is predicting great things for the upcoming season.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011

    Miracle man starts the road back

    Wallaby prop Benn Robinson has made his first tentative running steps in his bold bid to make a miracle comeback for the World Cup.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011

    Dale head for St Andrew's

    Dale, who are celebrating their 150th birthday, head across from King William's Town to play St Andrew's on Saturday. Dale first made a similar journey in 1927.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011

    Div's sneaky pivotal move

    Springbok coach Peter de Villiers looks set to pull a sneaky move on the All Blacks ahead of Saturday's Tri-Nations Test.

  • Thursday, 28. July, 2011

    François v/d Vyver - Captain of Oakdale

    Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale captain François van der Vyver is an interesting rugby case. On Saturday, however, this 'interesting case' will be doing his all to help Oakdale beat Marlow in their FNB Classic Clash.

  • Thursday, 28. July, 2011

    3N Preview: All Blacks v Springboks

    The world expects the Springboks to lose. More than they expect the All Blacks to win they expect the Springboks to lose.