South Africa

Improvement key as SA ‘A’ prepare for Bristol threat

Additional time to prepare and get to know each other should stand the South Africa ‘A’ team in good stead when they face a dangerous Bristol Bears outfit in England on Thursday evening, with...

Erasmus focusing on light at the end of the tunnel

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus is electing to stay positive in the wake of two losses from as many encounters during their Autumn Nations Series campaign thus far.   The Boks kicked off the tour...

Nigel Owens responds to Rassie Erasmus' tweets

Former test referee Nigel Owens has commented on Rassie Erasmus' Twitter activity following South Africa's loss to France.     After South Africa's loss to France in the Autumn Nations Series,...

SPRINGBOKS: Bok team announcement ahead of Italy test - Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus

Final Whistle: The state of play with international refereeing

Last time they faced off: Rugby World Cup 2019: England 19-7 New Zealand

Manu Tuilagi's early try set the tone as England shattered New Zealand's hopes of winning an unprecedented third consecutive Rugby World Cup and moved into the final with a famous 19-7 victory.   England...

Last time they faced off: Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa 49-3 Italy

Cheslin Kolbe claimed a try double as South Africa eased to a 49-3 bonus-point thumping of 14-man Italy to stand on the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.   Italy could...

Carbery and Henshaw unavailable for Aus clash

Ireland will have to contend with Australia without the services of Joey Carbery and Robbie Henshaw who have both been ruled out of the fixture through injury.   Flyhalf Carbery will be required...

From URC Turnover King To Wales Supersub As The Plaudits Keep On Coming For Morgan

As the reigning BKT URC Turnover King, Wales supersub Jac Morgan is ideally qualified to comment on the toughest breakdown opponents in the league.   It just so happens they are waiting round the...

Latest World Rankings: Italy close in on the Top 10, Australia and Scotland fall

Italy's historic first-ever win over Australia has seen them move into 11th place in the World Rankings.    The Azzuri moved up ahead of Fiji to record their highest ranking since...