Springbok coach Peter de Villiers labelled former All Black Craig Dowd ”stupid” on Friday for criticism made about the Boks’ new mentor.
Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test between New Zealand and South Africa marks 100 years of Test rugby at Carisbrook, aptly named the House of Pain.
Injured Springbok captain John Smit returned home to SA on Wednesday angered over the one-match suspension handed to All Black lock Brad Thorn.
The International Rugby Board has announced that it will allocate the world cups of 2015 and 2019 at the same time next summer.
Hooker Schalk Brits joined his Springbok teammates in the New Zealand in the early hours of Tuesday morning very tired, but extremely excited.
The All Blacks have made two changes to their starting line-up for their second Tri-Nations Test against South Africa in Dunedin on Saturday.
Viewers of a rugby television programme in New Zealand received more than they bargained for when on-field play gave way to hardcore pornography.
Springbok captain John Smit will not play in the remaining away Tri-Nations Tests against New Zealand and Australia because of a groin strain.
It’s been 10 years since Nick Mallett’s Springboks, captained by Gary Teichmann, beat their greatest rivals in Wellington by 13 to 3.
Two of rugby’s most passionate rivals, the All Blacks and Springboks, launch the Tri-Nations series in Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday.
Former SA captain Corne Krige has been publicly rebuked by current skipper John Smit for questioning the credentials of All Black Rodney So’oialo.
Joe van Niekerk was the surprise selection in the South African team for the Tri-Nations Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
The Sharks have announced that Springbok captain John Smit has signed a contract with the franchise for 2008 and 2009.
All Blacks scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan has been ordered to stop drinking alcohol or face the sack after attending a misconduct hearing on Tuesday.
South Africa’s Heyneke Meyer has been appointed the new head coach of English Premiership rugby club Leicester, the club confirmed on Monday.
Rodney So’oialo was on Monday still coming to terms with the All Black captaincy as New Zealand began preparations for Saturday’s Tri-Nations opener.
Australia recovered from a sloppy start to crush an under-strength France 34-13 in their first Test at the Olympic stadium on Saturday.
SA selectors pick only two hookers among the 28-man squad announced for next month’s Tri-Nations matches against New Zealand and Australia.
Boland captain Conrad Burke scored a last-minute intercept try to secure a 48-42 Currie Cup victory over the Valke in Brakpan on Friday night.
Having beaten Wales, South Africa get another chance to test their strength in depth before the Tri-Nations when they tackle Italy on Saturday.
Bafana Bafana fans should take heart that it’s the Springboks and not the football side taking on the Azzuri of Italy this weekend.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has made six changes to the team that dominated Wales last week ahead of Saturday’s one-off Test against Italy.
New Zealand cops were expected to speak to four English rugby players on Thursday about an allegation over an incident in a hotel room, a report said.
Police in New Zealand are investigating a ”serious allegation” against four England rugby players over an incident in an Auckland hotel room.
Stand-in skipper Victor Matfield has vowed that the Springboks will be ”merciless” in Saturday’s one-off Test against Italy at Newlands.
England and the All Blacks have both made major changes for their second rugby Test on Saturday.
One of South African rugby’s most successful coaches has returned home to take on the team he coached to 17 consecutive Test wins.
Victor Matfield will lead the Springboks against Italy in a one-off Test at Newlands on Saturday.
Australia beat Ireland 18-12 to give their new coach Robbie Deans a winning start in an entertaining Test match on Saturday.
Italy must show fighting spirit to make up for the loss of many in Tests in South Africa and Argentina, said stand-in captain Leonardo Ghiraldini.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has rolled out the heavy artillery for Saturday’s second Test against Wales.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has made four changes to his team for the second Test against Six Nations champions Wales in Pretoria on Saturday.