Boks test new lock combination
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer admits that a lack of lock options has prompted to him field an unconventional second-row combination for Saturday's clash with Samoa at Loftus Versfeld. Flip van der Merwe starts - ahead of Juandre Kruger - alongside...
Jun 19, 2013 at 16:53:29
Lions name their XV
Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his side to take on the Sharks at Ellis Park on Friday. Francois du Toit, Julian Redelinghuys, Warwick Tecklenburg and Ross Cronje all move up into the starting line-up, while Chrysander Botha re...
Jun 19, 2013 at 15:47:01
Butch starts for Sharks
Butch James will play his first game for the Sharks after overcoming his knee injury and will lead the line against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park. Dale Chadwick also returns to action after overcoming a severe ankle injury, he will partner Kyle Coo...
Jun 19, 2013 at 15:05:13
Boks change three
South Africa have made three changes to their forward pack for this Saturday's mouth-watering meeting with Samoa. Coming into the side is Francois Louw, Willem Alberts and Flip van der Merwe, who replace Marcell Coetzee, Arno Botha and Juandre Kruge...
Jun 19, 2013 at 13:02:38
Kings' backs coach quits
The Kings have announced that their back-line coach Brad Mooar, pictured on the left, has left the franchise and will be returning to New Zealand for personal reasons. “I can confirm that Brad has left the Southern Kings and will be retur...
Jun 19, 2013 at 11:40:39
Blues squad for SA tour named
Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has named his 26-man squad for their upcoming tour to South Africa. The squad will depart from Auckland on Friday to face the Sharks in Durban on June 29 before heading to Bloemfontein to play the Cheetahs on July 6....
Jun 19, 2013 at 10:47:48
Wallabies: Folau to start?
Israel Folau is set start on the wing for the Wallabies with Berrick Barnes at full-back in the first Test against the British and Irish Lions, according to reports in the Australian press. Wallabies coach Robbie Deans will officially unveil his s...
Jun 19, 2013 at 09:34:37 runs with the ball during the IRB Junior World Championship semi final match New Zealand.jpg "England upset Baby Blacks")
England upset Baby Blacks
England secured their place in the IRB Junior World Championship final after claiming a thrilling 33-21 semi-final victory over New Zealand in France on Tuesday. The win sets up an all-British final against Wales, who had earlier beaten defending ...
Jun 19, 2013 at 09:32:54
Baby Boks crash out
The Baby Boks suffered the heartbreak of conceding a last-minute try to be edged out of the Junior World Championships by Wales. Inspired by talented back Jordan Williams, Wales produced a stunning fightback with time running out to send South Afr...
Jun 18, 2013 at 22:09:20
Boks must adapt better
Forwards coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks must learn to adapt better to the way referees interpret the breakdown area. After securing victories over Italy and Scotland, South Africa face Samoa in Pretoria on Saturday in the final of a fo...
Jun 18, 2013 at 17:06:42
Samoa will be tough - Habana
Springbok wing Bryan Habana believes that Saturday's clash with Samoa will present an even tougher challenge than their hard-fought clash at the 2011 World Cup. Habana, who scored the only try for South Africa in their 13-5 victory in a bruising ...
Jun 18, 2013 at 16:30:58
Brumbies tame the Lions
A superb forwards effort from the Brumbies handed the British and Irish Lions their first defeat on tour by 14-12 in Canberra. The Australia side controlled the breakdown and set-pieces until 60 minutes, when the cavalry arrived off the Lions bench ...
Jun 18, 2013 at 13:39:09
Kankowski doubtful for WC Sevens
Springbok back rower Ryan Kankowski could miss out on representing South Africa at the upcoming World Cup Sevens in Moscow due to niggling injuries. Kankowski played a minimal role during the South Africa's triumphant campaign at last weekend's ...
Jun 18, 2013 at 12:36:12
Wentzel returning to SA
London Wasps lock Marco Wentzel is to return to South Africa for family reasons after two seasons with the club. The ex-Springbok returned to Cape Town after appearing for the Barbarians in recent weeks and he since has made the tough decision to ma...
Jun 18, 2013 at 11:41:20
Barritt raring to go
England centre Brad Barritt is confident that travel weariness will not play a role when he makes his British and Irish Lions debut against the Brumbies in Canberra on Tuesday. Barritt flew to Sydney from a holiday in North America and starts alongs...
Jun 18, 2013 at 10:53:11
Smith backs his namesake
All Blacks outside centre Conrad Smith has sung the praises of his namesake Ben Smith ahead of Saturday's Test against France in New Plymouth. With the New Zealand holding a 2-0 lead in the series against les Blues All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is s...
Jun 18, 2013 at 10:00:11
Ioane fit for first Test
Wallabies wing Digby Ioane has revealed that he has overcome a knee injury and is ready to take on the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. Ioane participated in full training sessions on Friday and Monday and reported on Tuesday that, "It's fe...
Jun 18, 2013 at 07:37:19
Meyer happy with Bok leadership
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer is confident his team will have strong leadership if skipper Jean de Villiers is unable to play against Samoa on Saturday. De Villiers is a doubtful starter after picking up a shoulder injury in last weekend's hard-fo...
Jun 17, 2013 at 20:27:57
Jean could miss Samoa Test
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is in doubt for Saturday's final match of the four-nation series against Samoa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. De Villiers injured his right sterno-clavicular joint and second rib early in last weekend's victory ...
Jun 17, 2013 at 19:23:13
Baby Boks change five for semi-finals
There are five changes in the starting line-up of the Junior Springboks to play against Wales in the IRB Junior World Championship rugby semi-final in Vannes, France, on Tuesday. Amongst the backs, fly-half Robert du Preez returns to play in the N...
Jun 17, 2013 at 15:22:08