South Africa

More injury woes for Munster and the Boks' RG Snyman?

After nearly a year out on the sidelines with a serious knee injury, giant South African lock RG Snyman returned to the pitch for Munster in the current United Rugby Championship and looked to...

Rassie Erasmus requests public hearing

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus has requested that his upcoming hearing (scheduled for 30 & 31 October) be open to the public.    The reasoning behind this request is to ensure transparency...

Everything you need to know about Saturday & Sunday's United Rugby Championship action

The teams for Saturday's and Sunday's Round 3 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM...

EPCR working on Club World Cup for rugby

Outgoing EPCR chairperson Simon Halliday has confirmed that the organisers of the Champions Cup are working towards the organisation of a rugby Club World Cup.     "We are now working...

South Africa's World Cup-winning captain Kolisi opens up on battle with drinking

Siya Kolisi is a venerated figure as South Africa's first black captain and a public advocate for gender equality.   South Africa's World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has opened up on his battle...

Latest World Rankings: New Zealand’s one-week reign at the top comes to an end

New Zealand’s one-week reign at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings is over after they were beaten for the first time in this year's Rugby Championship in Robina on Saturday.   Elton...

URC: Humbling weekend for SA teams

The slow start for the South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship continued in round two of the competition with all four sides suffering defeats, albeit in totally different circumstances....

Nienaber applauds bench impact and explains early front row substitutions

 Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said their 31-29 win over New Zealand in the final Lager Rugby Championship match of 2021 will provide some valuable momentum for South Africa during the forthcoming...

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Beauden Barrett makes his claim for the All Blacks 10 jersey