South Africa

Fired-up Welsh out to burn South Africa's play-off party

South Africa's United Rugby Championship play-off challenge is on red alert with the Welsh opposition loaded with internationals who will play the Springboks in three Test matches in July.   It...

Magical Manie URC's Top Marksman

Stormers goalkicking ace Manie Libbok is the favourite to finish the league stages of the United Rugby Championship as the top points scorer.   Libbok's 142 competition points is 18 clear of...

Sebastian de Chaves returns to Newcastle Falcons

Sebastian de Chaves will return for a second spell at Newcastle Falcons, with the experienced lock-forward signing a two-year deal.   The 31-year-old was part of the Falcons squad which won the...

Siya Kolisi commits long-term future to Sharks

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will remain with the Sharks until 2027 after signing a new long-term deal.     The 30-year-old became Springbok #851 on his 22nd birthday in 2013 debuting...

The Great Alun Wyn Jones - Good Bad Rugby Podcast #33

Wayne Pivac previews tour of South Africa | Press Conference

2023 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals set for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced that Dublin’s Aviva Stadium will host the 2023 Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals.   The two showpiece matches, representing...

Pacific Nations Cup returns in July for its 15th edition

Fiji will host the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2022, which also features Australia A, Samoa and Tonga, from 2-16 July with matches taking place in Suva and Lautoka.     The tournament...

Makazole Mapimpi re-signs with the Sharks until 2025

Makazole Mapimpi has signed a new deal that will keep him with the Sharks until 2025.     Don’t blink or you’ll miss him! The lightning fast Makazole Mapimpi has re-signed with...

The Eight Players Ruled Out Of Wales Tests Against South Africa

Wayne Pivac has named his 33-player squad for the three-Test Series in South Africa this July.   There are several notable absentees along with the welcomed returns of Dan Lydiate and George North.   The...