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.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Springboks have injury concerns

    Springboks have injury concerns

    South Africa are set to be without lock Victor Matfield and centre Jean de Villiers for their World Cup Pool D match with Fiji on Saturday.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    WC organisers stand by decision

    WC organisers stand by decision

    World Cup organisers say "correct protocol" was followed by officials over a disputed James Hook penalty during Wales' defeat to South Africa.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Gatland laments missed chances

    Gatland laments missed chances

    Wales coach Warren Gatland lamented missed opportunities after the 17-16 defeat to South Africa in their World Cup opener in Wellington.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Wales edged out by Springboks

    Wales edged out by Springboks

    Wales were left wondering what could have been as they were edged out 17-16 by South Africa in their opening World Cup game in Wellington.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    McBryde eyes solid Wales start

    McBryde eyes solid Wales start

    Robin McBryde has stressed the importance of Wales making a strong start to their World Cup showdown with South Africa on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Gold: Scrum holds key for SA

    Gold: Scrum holds key for SA

    Springboks assistant coach Gary Gold believes the scrum provides a key platform for South Africa to launch their World Cup campaign on Sunday.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    North out to scare Springboks

    North out to scare Springboks

    George North was a statistician's dream when he made a spectacular Test debut for Wales against South Africa last year.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Du Plessis: Wales are powerful

    Du Plessis: Wales are powerful

    Jannie du Plessis insists South Africa's power-packed bench for the clash against Wales is testament to their opponents' forward strength.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Boks focus on pack power

    Boks focus on pack power

    South Africa may be missing second row giant Bakkies Botha, but there will be no let-up in their forward play when they face Wales on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011
    Botha ruled out of Wales clash

    Botha ruled out of Wales clash

    Bakkies Botha has lost his battle to be fit for South Africa's opening World Cup game against Wales on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011
    Both set to miss out for Boks

    Both set to miss out for Boks

    South Africa are effectively resigned to being without lock Bakkies Botha for Sunday's World Cup opener against Wales.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    A spot of Botha for Boks

    A spot of Botha for Boks

    South Africa lock Bakkies Botha could miss the Rugby World Cup opener against Wales on Sunday with an Achilles injury.

  • Monday, 5. September, 2011
    Habana issues RWC warning

    Habana issues RWC warning

    Bryan Habana insists South Africa are "here for business" as they begin their final preparations before launching their World Cup defence.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011
    Springboks name World Cup squad

    Springboks name World Cup squad

    South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has opted for the tried and trusted in his 30-man squad for the World Cup.

  • Saturday, 20. August, 2011
    Boks stun NZ in Tri-Nations

    Boks stun NZ in Tri-Nations

    Morne Steyn returned to kick South Africa to their first win of this year's Tri Nations as they beat New Zealand 18-5 in Port Elizabeth.