Springbok coach Peter De Villiers has been under the spotlight following recent controversial statements.
Sports Minister Makhenkesi Stofile says Springbok rugby coach Peter de Villiers should watch his mouth, it was reported on Thursday.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers received support from an unexpected yet impeccable source on Tuesday — National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel.
The South African Rugby Union is to be charged with misconduct for allowing its players and coach to wear white ”justice” armbands.
South Africa’s 2-1 series win over the British and Irish Lions felt as good as the country’s World Cup win in 2007, according to skipper John Smit.
The British and Irish Lions avoided a second successive series whitewash when they produced a spirited display of attacking rugby to beat SA 28-9.
John Smit hopes Bakkies Botha was being victimised when he was hit by a two-week ban. Otherwise the game of rugby could be changing, he said.
Saturday’s final Test between SA and the British Irish Lions is anything but a ‘dead rubber’ to those involved, despite the series being settled.
Rugby took second place this week to the furore that erupted over Bok coach Peter de Villiers comments that seemed to condone foul play in the game.
Ireland centre Brian O’Driscoll has slammed SA coach Peter de Villiers for defending Bok flanker Schalk Burger, who was banned for eye-gouging.
The Springboks have been challenged to do a ballet class to compare fitness levels.
Anyone doubting the physicality of modern rugby must only look at the British and Irish Lions tour as witness to the brutal demands made on players.
The Springboks will go into the third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions brimming with confidence as they seek a third straight win
The Springboks are to appeal the two-week ban lock Bakkies Botha received for a dangerous charge on Adam Jones in the second Test on the weekend.
Injuries and the suspensions of Schalk Burger and Bakkies Botha will heap more pressure on Springbok coach Peter de Villiers.
Springbok flanker Schalk Burger will miss the first three of South Africa’s six Tri-Nations matches after his eight-week suspension.
Schalk Burger and lock Bakkies Botha have been cited for foul play during Saturday’s 28-25 win over the British and Irish Lions.
Replacement flyhalf Morne Steyn landed a 55m penalty in the last minute to give South Africa a 28-25 second Test victory over the Lions on Saturday.
An all-Wales front row take responsibility for the ”Beast” and the fate of the series when the British and Irish Lions meet SA in Saturday’s Test.
The Springboks came within 20 minutes of playing the perfect game in Durban — and then fell off the bus.
So, barely a day after Springbok coach Peter de Villiers rebuked criticism of Ricky Januarie, a Bok match 22 was announced sans Januarie.
British and Irish Lions tighthead prop Phil Vickery, expects to lose his Test place after the mauling by Springbok loosehead Beast Mtawarira.
There are no serious injuries in the Springbok camp as preparations begin for the second Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Shane Williams has admitted he needs to pull out all the stops in the British and Irish Lions’ game against the Emerging Springboks on Tuesday.
British and Irish Lions prop Phil Vickery does not expect to retain his place for the second Test against South Africa.
Wise counsel has prevailed and the Springboks will play their first Test match of the year with just about the strongest available 15 players.
Ireland’s David Wallace has edged out Martyn Williams for the key position of openside flanker in British and Irish Lions Test team.
Bok flanker Heinrich Brussow completed a dramatic turnaround on Tuesday when he was chosen to face the British and Irish Lions in the first Test.
star Springbok flanker Schalk Burger has a ”good chance” of being fit to face the British and Irish Lions in the first Test in Durban on Saturday.
British and Irish Lions prop Andrew Sheridan is flattered but not lulled by the praise being heaped upon him by the South Africans.
The British and Irish Lions are hoping to take advantage of SA’s lack of recent game time, Lions forward coach Warren Gatland said on Thursday.
Former Springbok flyhalf Andre Pretorius is considering an offer to play for the Western Force next season.