Rugby News - Southern Hemisphere

Rugby Rugby's news office in the southern hemisphere produces and distribute this rugby news feed. The news feed has all the best of the global game but with a southern hemisphere slant. Keep up on the latest from our Northern Hemisphere feed as well. Visit the World Rugby Shop for official rugby gear from around the globe.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011

    Pumas cut Oaks down to size

    Argentina put together a scintillating first-half display of running rugby to brush aside the challenge of Romania, who they beat 43-8 at Rugby Park in Invercargill on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011

    Pool A preview: France v Canada

    The neutrals will be backing Canada to pull off a second upset at the World Cup when they take on France in Napier on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011

    Wallaby breakdown ace withdrawn

    The Wallabies have suffered a a late blow ahead of their important clash with Ireland in Auckland with the news that breakdown ace David Pocock will not be able to play.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011

    Edinburgh hold on for tense victory

    Gregor Hunter went some way to making a name for himself in Edinburgh colours as his try handed the Scots their first win of the new Pro12 season, seeing off previously unbeaten Connacht 19-14 at Murrayfield.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011

    Pool D preview: Wales v Samoa

    Unlucky Wales will need to cast off the bitter disappointment of their one-point loss to defending champions South Africa as they prepare for a crucial Rugby World Cup clash with the dangerous Samoa on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011

    Mas missing?

    France's loosehead prop has injured his upper leg and his future at the World Cup is in jeopardy.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    Clinical Lions maul plucky Leopards

    The Lions continued their dominant form in the Currie Cup by producing an efficient display against a willing Leopards team who they ultimately outclassed 43-23 in Potchefstroom on Friday night.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    Keep your eyes on the ball

    With the 2011 Rugby World Cup in full swing in New Zealand at present, world-renowned eye coach Sherylle Calder - a member of the 2007 World Cup-winning Bok squad - wonders if the players' handling skills are up to scratch at rugby's global showpiece.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    Gerber backs Boks in title defence

    Legendary former Springbok centre Danie Gerber has thrown his weight behind the Springboks ahead of Saturday's World Cup Pool D match against Fiji in Wellington.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    Preview: Premiership, Round Three

    Julian White and Thomas Waldrom return to the Leicester starting line-up for Round Three of the Aviva Premiership, as the Tigers go in searh of a win at Kingston Park.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    England in no hurry over Sheridan sub

    England manager Martin Johnson said he would wait until after Sunday's World Cup match against Georgia before selecting a replacement for injured prop Andrew Sheridan.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    Steyn aware of his shortcomings

    Springbok flyhalf Morné Steyn admitted on Friday there were areas of his game in which he needed to take a step up after his coaches labelled his above-average goal-kicking ability as vital to their World Cup cause.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    Henry: All Blacks 'back on track'

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry said the All Blacks had dragged their World Cup campaign back on track Friday after their ruthless 83-7 demolition of Japan.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    Fiji undaunted by 100 percent Boks

    Reigning champions South Africa play Fiji in the second match of their World Cup title defence in Wellington on Saturday, well aware of the threat the South Sea Islanders can pose.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011

    Wood: England wary of Georgia

    Tom Wood has told his England teammates their luxurious off-field life will be of no consequence in Sunday's World Cup clash against Georgia.