South Africa

Ireland captain Sexton free to face Springboks at RWC despite ban

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton has been handed a three-match ban for abusing South African referee Jaco Peyper, but he was cleared to front the Springboks in their World Cup pool encounter. He will be...

Len Ikitau Injury Leaves Room Open at 13

Wallabies centre Len Ikitau was forced off the field clutching his shoulder early on during his team’s shock 34-31 loss to Argentina on Saturday. Ikitau continued his good form and broke the deadlock...

All Blacks monitoring Jordan's migraines

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has said the side will continue monitoring Will Jordan’s migraines after the wing’s dazzling display against South Africa on Saturday. The 25-year-old outside back...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand v South Africa

Numbers Don't Lie: A Look at the All Blacks vs the Springboks

Defending world Champions South Africa suffered a 35-20 defeat to New Zealand in their round two fixture of the Rugby Chammpionship earlier today. A physical encounter, the All blacks now go top of the...

All Blacks Down South Africa to Secure Top Spot

The All Blacks put on an emphatic performance against World Champions South Africa in their Rugby Championship fixture in Auckland earlier today. New Zealand scured a dominanant 35-20 over the world Champions...

Match Day Programme: Australia vs. Argentina

The first fixture between Australia and Argentina took place in 1979 in what was actually a loss for the Wallabies, going down a 24-13 at the Ferro Carril Oeste Stadium in Buenos Aires Argentina....

Match Day Programme: All Blacks v Springboks

The nation rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand stretches as far back as 1921 when both sides met for the first time in a fixture won by the All Black 13-5 in Dunedin. Since then this is how the...

A Rivalry Brewing: Australia vs Argentina

After suffering blow out losses to South Africa and Argentina in the opening round, both Argentina and Australia will be looking to secure points in round 2 when they lock horns tomorrow at the Commbank...

Bound by Greatness, Springboks v All Blacks

The battle set to go down tomorrow between the Springboks and All Blacks at the Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland (08:05 GMT) will have the eyes of the entire rugby world fixed on it. With less than 60 days...