South Africa

World Cup Highlights: South Africa vs Samoa

'England burdened by home pressure'

England can beat Australia, Wales' Dan Biggar "was immense" on Saturday, Scotland can down South Africa and Ireland look good, says Jeremy Guscott.

South Africa bounce back with convincing victory over Samoa in Birmingham

South Africa bounced back from their shocking defeat to Japan a week earlier to put in a much improved performance and beat Samoa by forty points. Winger JP Pietersen scored a hat-trick of tries as the...

De Villiers heading abroad

NEWS: Retired Springboks skipper Jean de Villiers says he will continue his club career abroad after recovering from a fractured jaw.

South Africa coach helped by message from old foe

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen texted Heyneke Meyer after the Springboks shock defeat to Japan

World Rugby announces solution to Japan 2019 World Cup stadium crisis

After it was revealed that the 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium would not be ready in time for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Japan announces Yokohama Stadium will host the finalYokohama Stadium While their rugby...

Clock ticking for Alberts

Springbok flank Willem Alberts is fast running out of time to be declared fit for the rest of the Rugby World Cup campaign.

Springboks - State Of The Campaign

Jean de Villiers is a rugby icon – 109 Test matches, 37 as captain, scoring 27 Test tries, 50 matches for Western Province and 105 for the Stormers; he came through SA Schools and under 19 and under...

Super Rugby draw for 2016 announced

With Japan, Argentina and a sixth South African team set to enter Super Rugby in 2016, the draw for the season has been released. VIEW THE COMPLETE 2016 SUPER RUGBY DRAW It confirms that the hereto unnamed...

South Africa recharge but lose captain to injury

After their humiliation against Japan seven days earlier, this was a stunning return to form by South Africa. They played...