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.

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012

    Who will fire up the Bok engine room?

    Our quest to identify the best options available to South Africa, Australia and New Zealand next month continues as we take a look at the different locks in the running for a call-up.

  • Monday, 14. May, 2012

    New job a mystery to Div

    Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said on Monday he had no knowledge of Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula earmarking him for a rugby developmental role at grass root level.

  • Monday, 14. May, 2012

    Grassroots role for Div

    South African sports minister Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers will be involved in setting up development projects aimed at stimulating grassroots rugby.

  • Sunday, 13. May, 2012
    Turner try takes England through

    Turner try takes England through

    Mat Turner's try edged England past South Africa 19-17 and into a Plate final against Australia on day two of the Marriott London Sevens.

  • Thursday, 10. May, 2012

    What Can England Achieve In South Africa Under ‘Lucky’ Lancaster?

    England have announced a 42-man squad to tour South Africa this summer, including one player who’s never even performed in the Aviva Premiership in his current position. Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson wonders just how the men in white will go on…

  • Thursday, 10. May, 2012

    Excitement galore down South

    Last week's Western Cape fare appeared relatively unappetising, even if it did toss up a couple of major surprises.

  • Thursday, 10. May, 2012

    The contenders: Plenty of Bok beef

    With the June Test matches rapidly approaching we have taken a closer look at the candidates for selection from South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, starting with the big boys in the front row.

  • Wednesday, 9. May, 2012

    Jake goes 'old school' in Canberra

    A quick glance at the calendar confirmed it was not April 1. So reports from Canberra that Jake White wants to lure Stephen Larkham out of retirement have to be taken seriously.

  • Tuesday, 8. May, 2012

    Blitzbokke call on veteran Powell

    Injured Springbok Sevens players Okkie Kruger and Stephan Dippenaar have returned home from Britain while veteran Neil Powell has made the journey in the opposite direction to join up with the Blitzbokke in London.

  • Tuesday, 8. May, 2012

    Du Preez available, if Boks need him

    Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez has committed himself to seeing out his contract with Japanese champions Suntory Sungoliath but he has also declared himself available for Test duty with the Springboks.

  • Tuesday, 8. May, 2012

    Graeme make it hard for St Andrew's

    In their FNB Classic Clash in perfect weather in Grahamstown on Saturday, St Andrew's College beat their neighbours Graeme College 10-6 in a match of just one try.

  • Tuesday, 8. May, 2012

    Heyneke looking for the right Bok mix

    New Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer was a satisfied man after the completion of three successful planning camps over a three-week period.