MATCH REPORT: The Springboks made a big statement concluding their World Cup preparations with a resounding 35-7 win over the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday. The Springboks scored five tries, through captain Siya Kolisi, wing Kurt-Lee Arendse, hooker Malcolm Marx and replacements Bongi Mbonambi and Kwagga Smith – all converted
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South Africa v New Zealand – teams and prediction
PREVIEW: Just 80 minutes stand between South Africa and the start of their World Cup title defence. However, the quality of the opposition at Twickenham on Friday, New Zealand, could make the next fortnight a painful period. With the All Blacks’ convincing 35-20 Rugby Championship win in Auckland last month still fresh
Argentina v South Africa – teams and prediction
PREVIEW: Much of the pre-match build-up to the World Cup warm-up encounter between Argentina and South Africa in Buenos Aires on Saturday focused on the ‘opportunities’ for individuals to impress the respective coaches. Both Michael Cheika (Los Pumas) and Jacques Nienaber (Springboks) have used the Rugby Championship to give as many
New Zealand v South Africa – Teams and prediction
South Africa v Australia – Teams and prediction
RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND ONE: The Springboks take their first steps in 2023 when they host Australia at Loftus on Saturday with new captain Duane Vermeulen leading them in the challenge to keep their unbeaten record in Pretoria against the Wallabies intact. With a record of four wins and two losses in
All Blacks crowned Rugby Championship Winners
SANZAAR has confirmed that New Zealand has won The Rugby Championship 2022 (TRC). This was confirmed by results in the last round of the tournament highlighted by the All Blacks' 40-14 bonus point victory over the Wallabies in Auckland. It was the closest tournament for several years with the title only being decided
Springboks end Australian hoodoo with dominant victory over the Wallabies
South Africa got their Rugby Championship campaign back on track after they produced a dominant display to defeat the Wallabies 24-8 in Sydney for their first win on Australian soil since 2013. The Springboks were excellent throughout, controlling possession and territory and moving in front via Damian de Allende’s early try. Noah
Springboks name squad for Australian-leg
In the wake of the All Blacks' 35-23 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship triumph over South Africa at the weekend Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber's selection policies are under increasing scrutiny. After making several changes for the second Test against New Zealand, a pattern he repeated in the July series against Wales when they
All Blacks claim victory and Freedom Cup at Ellis Park
Turning South Africa's strong points, their kicking, their lineout maul, and their breakdown play into Achilles heels, the All Blacks produced a triumphant performance to claim an outstanding 35-23 win in their Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Leading for all but seven minutes of the game, the
South Africa see off stubborn Wales to earn series triumph
South Africa produced an improved performance to overcome Wales 30-14 in Cape Town on Saturday and win a thrilling series 2-1. It also spared the blushes of the southern hemisphere giants after both New Zealand and Australia had succumbed to Ireland and England respectively earlier in the day. The Springboks were dominant