Argentina’s triumph over the Springboks heralds the team’s migration away from underdog status.
Outgoing Springbok rugby captain John Smit says the expanded Tri-Nations rugby tournament is a welcome change to the previous tournament.
Sanzar has announced the Boks will face the Pumas in their first match of the Castle Rugby Championship, a replacement tournament for the Tri-Nations.
After a poor Tri-Nations campaign, the Boks are under increasing pressure as the president orders the World Cup home and fans hope for their success.
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Springbok lock Johann Muller says their three world cup pool matches may be the best possible preparation for the team ahead of the knockout stages.
Former Springbok flyhalf Naas Botha says the history books show that Australia’s victory in the Tri-Nations series should count in favour of SA.
Kurtley Beale finished off a brilliant sweeping movement to give Australia enough breathing space to beat New Zealand 25-20 and win the Tri-Nations.
It was a baptism of fire for Wallabies skipper James Horwill when a snoozing James O’Connor could not raise himself after a night on the town.
The need to cover the outstanding but injury-prone Heinrich Brüssow has forced Springbok coach Peter de Villiers to reconsider Francois Louw.
The Springboks’ World Cup squad will be announced on Tuesday and Frans Steyn and Pat Lambie have less than 24 hours to prove their fitness.
All Blacks coach Graham Henry is convinced his team is on the right track despite being given a reminder of a world cup nightmare after SA defeat.
Flyhalf Morne Steyn contributed all of his team’s points as South Africa beat New Zealand 18-5 in their Tri-Nations match in Port Elizabeth.
The Springboks will be handed a timely reality check by the New Zealanders in the weekend’s Tri-Nation’s Test, their last ahead of the World Cup.
Butch James is on the bench and Lambie is at fullback as Morné takes over at flyhalf.
James Horwill has replaced Rocky Elsom as the Wallabies’ captain as coach Robbie Deans sprang a major surprise announcing his World Cup squad.
South Africa have dropped captain John Smit to the bench amid five changes to the starting lineup for Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand.
Peter de Villiers is running out of time and excuses after a string of Tri-Nations losses and a World Cup defence less than one month away.
Springbok fullback Frans Steyn will not be considered for Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury.
The Wallabies achieved one of their most courageous overseas Test victories against the Springboks at the weekend to push their World Cup claims.
Springboks "need to start playing some rugby" ahead of their defence of the World Cup, captain John Smit admitted after Australian loss.
A painful Tri-Nations campaign for South Africa continued at Kings Park in Durban as they surrendered a six point half-time lead to Australia.
After a month of messing around with extended squads, the Bok coaching team is sending something close to its best team into battle with Australia.
Scott Higginbotham will make his first Test start after being named as No. 8 for Australia for their Tri-Nations clash against South Africa.
Australia’s Will Genia says he will be lining up against the best scrumhalf he’s seen "by far" if Fourie du Preez returns to the Bok side on Saturday.
Pierre Spies and Danie Rossouw are the latest injury worries for the Boks, ahead of Saturday’s Tri-Nations clash against Australia in Durban.
The All Blacks’ defence is being rated their most lethal weapon heading into the World Cup after their 30-14 Tri-Nations win over Australia.
New Zealand boosted its confidence when it trounced closest rival Australia 30-14 in a Tri-Nations test at Eden Park.
The Bok coach named a 24-man squad featuring several players returning from injury rehabilitation for the home leg of the Tri-Nations series.
More questions than answers about ‘injured’ Springboks, inexperienced players and the World Cup squad.
The killer instinct is absent in the Springbok rugby team, Peter de Villiers has told Parliament. Also, the Bok coach added, he deserves a medal.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has said fielding inexperienced players for the two Tri-Nations matches will be a good investment for the future.
Springboks coach Pieter de Villiers says he’s leaving behind any Tri-Nations hopes and will rather be eyeing the World Cup come September.