South Africa

Brett Hodgson to join England coaching staff

  England have appointed Brett Hodgson as defence coach to start after the Autumn Nation Series. Anthony Seibold will leave at the end of the series to join NRL side Manly Warringah...

Hollie Davidson appointed referee for Rugby World Cup 2021 final

World Rugby today announced that Hollie Davidson (Scotland) has been appointed to referee the Rugby World Cup 2021 final, which sees hosts New Zealand face England at Eden Park on Saturday, 12 November.   Davidson,...

HIGHLIGHTS: Ireland v South Africa

Conor Murray ruled out of Ireland's remaining Autumn fixtures

Ireland's newest test centurion Conor Murray will miss the remaining Autumn Nations Series fixtures against Fiji and Australia.    Murray played his 100th test match for Ireland against...

Latest World Rankings: Argentina Climb, South Africa Fall

The World Rugby Rankings have been updated following the action in the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby World Cup qualifiers and other internationals.   The weekend's Autumn Nations Series action has...

Du Toit captains the SA A team against Munster, Du Preez twins late call ups

South Africa ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick has included 14 capped Springbok players in his match-day squad to face Munster at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork on Thursday (kick-off 21h30 SA time),...

France call up 15 extra players ahead of Bok Test

France have called up 15 extra players ahead of their Test against South Africa, including a replacement for injured lock Killian Geraci.   Geraci was a late withdrawal from France’s 30-29...

Jones' England 'not good enough' as Argentina claim prized Twickenham win

England boss Eddie Jones said his team were "not good enough" and captain Owen Farrell raised discipline worries after a surprising 30-29 defeat to Argentina at Twickenham.   In front of an 80,000...

Sexton plays down Irish victory over Boks

Irish captain Johnny Sexton has been measured in the wake of his team’s victory over the Springboks in Dublin.   The final whistle sounded with the score at 19-16 after a tough encounter between...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week

Test rugby was back in full swing this weekend, with the best of the South taking on the best of the North.     A fascinating weekend of rugby kicked off with Scotland taking on...