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Cain column: World Cup vote would save Springboks from disaster

8 November 2017 0 comments

(Photo: Getty Images) By Nick Cain With South African rugby on the road to the cliff-edge, the Rugby World Cup board have offered it an […]

TEAM: Cheika hands starting debuts to young trio for Springboks clash

28 September 2017 0 comments

By Adam Ellis Australia head coach Michael Cheika has backed flanker Jack Dempsey to pack a punch in the Wallabies back row when they take […]

Northampton sign Springboks flanker

17 September 2017 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON have confirmed the signing of Heinrich Brussow from January. The 23-time capped Springboks flanker, 31, will arrive at Franklin’s Gardens once his contract in […]

Springboks want Willie to go home

17 September 2017 0 comments

WASPS could lose their second marquee signing in as many seasons with Willie Le Roux under pressure to return to South Africa. The Springbok full- […]

Springboks lock joins London Irish

3 September 2017 0 comments

LONDON Irish have completed the signing of South African second row Franco van der Merwe. Capped by the Springboks, the experienced lock, 34, made his […]

Springboks could call time on Cheika’s reign

3 September 2017 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Crunch time: Michael Cheika faces a difficult match in Perth It has been open season on Australian rugby for the past few months, […]

Springboks maintain their revival to cage Pumas hit by Lavanini’s red card

27 August 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER SOUTH Africa made it five from five in Salta as Argentina saw red in the second round of the Rugby Championship last […]

Yes, it looks like something is really starting to happen for Coetzee’s Springboks

20 August 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER SOUTHAfrica did not have it all their own way like they did against France in the June Test series and they showed […]

Aussies in freefall but Coetzee’s putting bums back on seats for Springboks

2 July 2017 0 comments

BACKin 2001 when the Wallabies followed their second World Cup success by coming from behind to beat Martin Johnson’s Lions, the ARU claimed that Union […]

Etzebeth try sparks Springboks’ second half battering

25 June 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER SOUTH Africa celebrated the anniversary of their 1995 World Cup triumph by completing a 3-0 whitewash of France in Johannesburg. Surprisingly, France […]

New-look Springboks consign horrible year to history

11 June 2017 0 comments

By GEORGE LAWRENCE SPRINGBOKS coach Allister Coetzee was pleased to take the first of the three- Test series but warned his team they will need […]

Now Springboks must head north says veteran Burger

7 May 2017 0 comments

By NICK CAIN SCHALK Burger has called for South Africa to join the Six Nations and European Cup as soon as possible to stem the […]

Injured Warburton out of Springboks clash

24 November 2016 0 comments

Sam Warburton picked up an injury in training this week and as a result will miss Wales’ game against South Africa on Saturday. He is […]

Lions? No, Chris Robshaw focus is on ending Springboks hoodoo

26 October 2016 0 comments

Chris Robshaw is determined to bury his South Africa hoodoo and boost his chances of appearing on next summer’s Lions tour to New Zealand. Robshaw […]

Nick Cain: Springboks must look North to stop the rot

19 October 2016 0 comments

When Adriaan Strauss stepped onto the broadcasting plinth at King’s Park in Durban after South Africa had suffered a humiliating record 57-15 home loss to […]

Joel Stransky asks: Do Springboks have variety to go all the way?

16 October 2015 0 comments

World Cup winner doubts South Africa can go all the way and lift a record third Webb Ellis Cup unless they can find a Plan B.

Springboks change one for quarter-final against Wales

14 October 2015 0 comments

South Africa have made one change to their starting line-up with wing JP Pietersen named on the right flank to face Wales in Saturday’s World […]

Scotland change ten for Springboks clash

1 October 2015 0 comments

Head Coach Vern Cotter has today named the Scotland team to face South Africa in this Saturday’s World Cup match in Newcastle. Scotland lead the […]

New batch of Springboks can bring home the hat-trick – Chester Williams

17 September 2015 0 comments

As a proud South African, World Cup winner Chester Williams wants nothing more than to see his beloved Springboks become the first country to lift […]

Springboks change eight for New Zealand clash

22 July 2015 0 comments

Heyneke Meyer has made eight changes for South Africa’s match against the All Blacks this weekend. Of the three changes to the starting XV, only […]

Springboks Sweat Over Fitness of De Villiers

12 February 2015 0 comments

By Craig Simpkin South African captain Jean De Villiers is in a race to be fit in time for the start of the 2015 Rugby […]

Watson to make first England start against Springboks

14 November 2014 0 comments

Anthony Watson will make his first international start for England in Saturday’s clash against South Africa at Twickenham. Watson replaces Bath teammate Semesa Rokoduguni on the […]

Springboks drop Pollard for England Test

12 November 2014 0 comments

Cobus Reinach and Pat Lambie will start for South Africa against England at Twickenham on Saturday. The Sharks half-backs replace Bulls duo Francois Hougaard and Handré […]

England trio set to be fit for Springboks clash

11 November 2014 0 comments

Kyle Eastmond, Samesa Rokoduguni and Dave Atwood are expected to be fit to play South Africa on Saturday despite illness and injury concerns. All three […]

Springboks call on Juan Smith

6 August 2014 0 comments

South Africa have called up Juan Smith for the Rugby Championship as injury cover for Victor Matfield. Matfield is ruled out of the opener against […]

Handré Pollard handed Springboks Test debut

25 June 2014 0 comments

Baby Boks captain Handré Pollard will make his Test debut on Saturday after being named at fly-half by Heyneke Meyer to face Scotland in Port […]

Wales drop Adam Jones for Springboks second Test

19 June 2014 0 comments

Adam Jones has been dropped by Warren Gatland ahead of Wales’ second Test against South Africa in Nelspruit on Saturday. The British & Irish Lion veteran […]

Victor Matfield to break Springboks record against Wales

18 June 2014 0 comments

Victor Matfield will become South Africa’s most-capped Test player on Saturday when he leads the Springboks against Wales in Nelspruit. The veteran lock will earn his […]

Frans Malherbe set for Springboks Test debut against Wales

6 November 2013 0 comments

Frans Malherbe will make his South Africa Test debut against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday while the experienced JP Pietersen and Jaque Fourie return […]

Francois Louw: I’m happy to split Bath with Springboks

24 October 2013 0 comments

Just seven days after playing for the Springboks in a pulsating Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand, Francois Louw was not only running out for Bath in Bordeaux but wearing the captain’s armband for the full 80 minutes.

England lose to Springboks at HQ

24 November 2012 0 comments

England suffered a 16-15 defeat to South Africa in a bruising battle at Twickenham today. It was all about penalties in the first half with […]

Two changes for the Springboks to face the Pumas

22 August 2012 0 comments

Adriaan Strauss and Jacques Pogieter have been named in the South African team to face the Pumas in Mendoza. Strauss replaces the injured Bismark du […]

Springboks return for Botha?

8 August 2012 0 comments

The Springboks are considering calling back hard man Bakkies Botha to cover a locking crisis for the Rugby Championship. Botha’s 76-test career looked to be […]

Nick Cain: Bully-boy forwards win it for the Springboks

19 June 2012 0 comments

The England U20s should be green with envy following South Africa’s 22-16 World Junior Championship final victory over New Zealand in Cape Town on Friday […]

The piano shifters are playing modern tune

18 February 2024 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Much of the “tactical” kicking across the opening rounds of the Six Nations would have left Fred Flintstone wondering what happened […]

All Blacks in Dublin will be the acid test

11 February 2024 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED EARLY February is not obviously the moment to select a highlight of the calendar year. Especially if that highlight is still […]

Erasmus ready to move for Flannery

4 February 2024 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER HARLEQUINS are braced for Rassie Erasmus to make an official approach for their defence coach Jerry Flannery. Flannery was […]

Colossus following in family tradition

4 February 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW A teenaged colossus introduced himself to the Six Nations late on Friday night in the mayhem of […]

2024 Six Nations preview

1 February 2024 0 comments

Our favourtie time of year is upon us. The Six Nations is back and it promises to be another stellar championship as Europe’s elite seek […]

Tier Two deserve a fair shake of the dice

28 January 2024 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED YOU don’t have to be a marketing genius of Steve Jobs magnitude to dream up a better name for Rugby Europe’s […]

Good to see Bryn enjoying life at 93

28 January 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON Throughout his distinguished career for Wales and the Lions as the finest hooker of his generation, Bryn Meredith, right, never once got the […]

Time for Borthwick to deliver

28 January 2024 0 comments

Six Nations team-by-team previews: England Paul Rees says that, this time around, the fixture list has been kind to the World Cup semi-finalists IT IS […]

The Grand Slam win in 2005 was a fairytale

28 January 2024 0 comments

My Life in Rugby with Mark Taylor – The former Wales, Ospreys, Sale, Swansea & Pontypool centre and now WRU performance pathway coordinator talks about […]

Sherratt proud of courageous Cardiff lads as Racing superstars turn on the style

21 January 2024 0 comments

By SIMON THOMAS Racing 92 …….. 48pts Tries: Kamikamica 18, Kolisi 25, Tabuavou 32, Tedder 43, Wade 46, Baudonne 50, Tarrit 76 Conversions: Tedder 19, […]

Borthwick puts club form at top of his list

21 January 2024 0 comments

SIX NATIONS COUNTDOWN Paul Rees says change will be gradual rather than sudden as teams renew after World Cup THE first Six Nations after a […]

I tried hard to make the most of what ability I had!

21 January 2024 0 comments

My Life in Rugby with Gordon Bulloch – The former British & Irish Lions, Scotland, Glasgow & Leeds hooker talks about his life in the […]

Ranking Each Team Ahead of the 2024 Six Nations

15 January 2024 0 comments

The conclusion of the 2023 Rugby World Cup marks the beginning of a new chapter in elite-level international rugby. The France-hosted tournament was poised to […]

Weak Bears can’t keep Bulls in check

14 January 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES Bristol……………………………17pts Tries: Marmion 19, Ibitoye 74, Bradbury 80 Conversion: McGinty 20 Bulls ………………………………31pts Tries: Petersen 15, Mchunu 55, E Louw 63, Wessels […]

With Smith and Mitchell, there should be fireworks

14 January 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees talks to Topsy Ojo and finds the TV pundit in optimistic mood for both club and country Topsy Ojo gets a reminder every […]

Mapletoft out to build next generation

14 January 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK As England’s U20s side prepare for the upcoming Six Nations, head coach Mark Mapletoft insists that the development of his players takes […]

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