South Africa Rugby

South Africa is one of the top rugby playing nations.  The Springboks have won two Rugby World Cup championships as well as multiple Tri Nations titles.

  • Friday, 23. November, 2012
    Brits: England can be the best

    Brits: England can be the best

    South Africa hooker Schalk Brits believes Stuart Lancaster's young side will grow into the best England team of all time.

  • Thursday, 22. November, 2012
    Louw grateful for Bath spell

    Louw grateful for Bath spell

    Francois Louw credits his move to Bath with his return to the South Africa team - but he also has England captain Chris Robshaw to thank.

  • Wednesday, 21. November, 2012
    Boks unchanged for England Test

    Boks unchanged for England Test

    South Africa have named an unchanged starting line-up for Saturday's QBE international against England.

  • Tuesday, 20. November, 2012
    Etzebeth cleared to face England

    Etzebeth cleared to face England

    Eben Etzebeth is free to play against England on Saturday after being cleared of eye-gouging at a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday night.

  • Monday, 19. November, 2012
    Boks star cited for gouging

    Boks star cited for gouging

    South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been cited for making contact with the "eye or eye area" of Scotland fly-half Greig Laidlaw.

  • Monday, 19. November, 2012
    Ex Boks coach Kirkpatrick dies

    Ex Boks coach Kirkpatrick dies

    Former South Africa coach Ian Kirkpatrick has died at the age of 82.

  • Saturday, 17. November, 2012
    Scotland 'bullied' by Springboks

    Scotland 'bullied' by Springboks

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson admitted his team had been "bullied" by South Africa during Saturday's 21-10 defeat at Murrayfield.

  • Saturday, 17. November, 2012
    Strauss stars in SA victory

    Strauss stars in SA victory

    Adrian Strauss scored two tries for South Africa as the visitors beat Scotland 21-10 in their Test match at Murrayfield on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 17. November, 2012
    Mtawarira fine after surgery

    Mtawarira fine after surgery

    South Africa prop Tendai Mtawarira has undergone successful surgery to correct an irregular heart rhythm.

  • Friday, 16. November, 2012
    Scotland v South Africa preview

    Scotland v South Africa preview

    Andy Robinson admits he is expecting a typically tough physical encounter when Scotland take on South Africa at Murrayfield on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 14. November, 2012
    Springboks make two changes

    Springboks make two changes

    South Africa have made two changes from the side that beat Ireland for Saturday's revenge mission against Scotland at Murrayfield.

  • Monday, 12. November, 2012
    Mtawarira leaves Springboks tour

    Mtawarira leaves Springboks tour

    Prop Tendai Mtawarira has returned home from South Africa's tour of Europe due to heart palpitations.

  • Sunday, 11. November, 2012
    Meyer: Boks must stay humble

    Meyer: Boks must stay humble

    South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer insists his team will "stay humble" despite their impressive win over Ireland.

  • Saturday, 10. November, 2012
    Heaslip accepts the blame

    Heaslip accepts the blame

    Ireland number eight Jamie Heaslip has apologised for the yellow card that underpinned his side's 16-12 defeat by South Africa.

  • Saturday, 10. November, 2012
    Pienaar thrilled to play his part

    Pienaar thrilled to play his part

    South Africa try-scorer Ruan Pienaar was thrilled to play his part as the Springboks roared back to beat Ireland in Dublin.