Rugby News - Southern Hemisphere

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  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011

    Stats: Tri-Nations, Round 5

    For the first time this year South Africa won a Tri-Nations match, to the relief of millions of South Africans. We give some stats from the match and include some comparisons with the other four rounds.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011

    Mdaka on the prowl against Bulls

    PUK flank Siya Mdaka will make his debut for the Leopards when they take on the Blue Bulls in a Currie Cup encounter in Rustenburg on Friday.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011

    Boks underscore old school values

    The Springboks victory over the All Blacks last Saturday threw open World Cup predictions as the Kiwis attack philosophy failed against the traditional defence-based World Cup winning formula of the Boks.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011

    Tongan boss quits in selection row

    The head of the Tonga Rugby Union has quit in a row over whether former captain Nili Latu should have been included in the World Cup squad and against a background of parliamentary interference.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011

    Giteau out of BaaBaas match

    The withdrawal of discarded Wallaby utility back Matt Giteau is one of three changes to the Australian Barbarians side that will face Canada at Skilled Park on the Gold Coast.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011

    Kruger blow for Bulls

    Blue Bulls lock Juandré Kruger will not be considered for selection when his side take on the Leopards in Rustenburg on the weekend.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011

    Drunken brawlers escape ARU sanction

    The Australian Rugby Union said Tuesday it has found no grounds to take action against three young Wallabies reportedly involved in a drunken brawl on last year's European tour.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011

    Fainga'a takes centre stage

    A second Test start for Anthony Fainga'a and a return to the starting XV for Radike Samo and Dan Vickerman highlight the Wallabies team for Saturday's Tri-Nations decider in Brisbane.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011

    'Most experienced' ABs chase glory

    World number one New Zealand named their most experienced squad on Tuesday as they chase their first World Cup success in 24 years at home in next month's tournament.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011

    Saint-Andre to finally get French job

    Toulon Sporting Director Philippe Saint-Andre is to replace Marc Lievremont as French coach after the World Cup, French Rugby Federation (FRF) sources told AFP on Monday.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011

    Moody feared it was over

    England captain Lewis Moody has revealed he thought his dreams of appearing in a third World Cup were over when he was carried off against Wales a fortnight ago with a knee injury.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011

    Injury worries for England

    England manager Martin Johnson admitted injuries were a concern, as he left New Zealand-born centre Riki Flutey out of his 30-man World Cup squad on Monday.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011

    Eagles have that Clever look

    Veteran loose forward Todd Clever will captain the United States Eagles at the World Cup tournament in New Zealand next month.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011

    Johnson feels he has 'the right mix'

    England manager Martin Johnson said he feels he has "the right mix" for his team to win a record-equalling second World Cup title.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011

    Province rest their Lion tamers

    Western Province coach Allister Coetzee took precautionary measures on Monday, giving his Lion tamers a break from training in order to manage his Currie Cup squad.