Stander not buying 'soft' Ireland tag as England loom CJ Stander views Rassie Erasmus' labelling of Ireland as a "soft" team as a challenge and has promised to keep that message in store for ... Rugby • 18 Nov 20
Erasmus has safety fears over swift Boks return World champions South Africa are "desperate" to play in the Rugby Championship this year, but there remain a number of hurdles before they will commit ... Rugby • 28 Sep 20
Nienaber named new Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber was confirmed as the new head coach of World Cup winners the Springboks on Friday, but director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will still ... Rugby • 24 Jan 20
Felix Jones: 'Munster spoke to what I believed in' Felix Jones has spoken of his deep affection for Munster but said he "does not know what the future holds" when quizzed on a potential ... Rugby • 29 Nov 19
Captain Kolisi dedicates win to 'people in the taverns' Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi has dedicated his team's stunning World Cup final victory over England to the South African nation. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 02 Nov 19
Victorious Erasmus admits he almost quit a year ago South Africa's path to their third World Cup title in Yokohama on Saturday was forged during a do-or-die performance against New Zealand a year ago, ... Rugby World Cup 2019 • 02 Nov 19
Erasmus to step down as SA head coach after final Rassie Erasmus has announced that he will step down as South Africa head coach after Saturday's World Cup final against England. Rugby • 31 Oct 19
Erasmus hails Gatland as 'absolute legend of the game' South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus has described Wales head coach Warren Gatland as "an absolute legend of the game" prior to Sunday's World Cup semi-final. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 24 Oct 19
Springboks must plan without Kolbe for semi-final Cheslin Kolbe has been ruled out of South Africa's World Cup semi-final against Wales in Yokohama on Sunday due to an ankle injury. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 24 Oct 19
Erasmus urges South Africa not to lose Canadian focus South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has warned his much-changed side against letting up in their final Pool B match against Canada. Rugby • 07 Oct 19
Kolisi back for Boks battle with All Blacks South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus made just one change from the starting side that drew with New Zealand in July when he named his team ... Rugby • 18 Sep 19
Erasmus leads tributes on 'a sad day for South Africa' Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said the country has "lost a legend" after the sudden passing of former South Africa World Cup winner Chester Williams due ... Rugby • 07 Sep 19
'Felix may be the last piece of the jigsaw' Felix Jones is a coach in demand and his move to South Africa has Joe Schmidt worried. Mike Prendergast and Jonny Holland explain to Micil ... Rugby • 30 Aug 19
Erasmus says glory could rely on 'the bounce of a ball' South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus believes his side's fate at the Rugby World Cup in Japan will likely be decided by finest of margins. Rugby • 28 Aug 19
Felix Jones takes up World Cup role with Springboks South Africa Rugby have confirmed that former Munster coach Felix Jones will be joining the Springboks' backroom staff for the World Cup. Rugby • 28 Aug 19
Felix Jones set to join Springboks set-up - report Former Munster coach Felix Jones is set to join South Africa as their new attack coach, according to a report. Rugby • 27 Aug 19
Ulster's Coetzee ruled out of the World Cup Ulster's South African loose-forward Marcell Coetzee is out of the Rugby World Cup after it was confirmed he will undergo ankle surgery on Wednesday that ... Rugby • 19 Aug 19
Boks out-half Jantjies big fan of Erasmus plans Fly-half Elton Jantjies praised the plans of coach Rassie Erasmus and said South Africa have developed the right systems to be successful at the Rugby ... Rugby • 19 Aug 19
Springboks to overhaul system in bid to keep players South Africa's rugby union will scrap a rule that requires overseas-based players to have at least 30 Test caps to be eligible for Springboks selection ... Rugby • 23 Feb 19
Erasmus shuffles pack for England Powerhouse loose-forward Duane Vermeulen was picked at flanker as South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus shuffled his pack for their opening November international against England Rugby • 01 Nov 18
Erasmus: Nothing should threaten future of the Lions Rassie Erasmus has challenged the rugby world to fight to support the Lions' future. Rugby • 29 Oct 18
Erasmus: South African effort trumps errors South Africa showed their real potential for only 20 minutes of Saturday's 34-21 win over Argentina in the Rugby Championship but it was on expected ... Rugby • 19 Aug 18
Siya Kolisi named first black Springboks Test captain Siya Kolisi has been confirmed as the Springbok captain for the three-game home series against England, the first black leader in a full Test match ... Rugby • 29 May 18
Erasmus confirmed as Springboks boss Former Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been confirmed as South Africa's new rugby coach. Rugby • 01 Mar 18
Rassie in line for SA job after Coetzee sacking South Africa coach Allister Coetzee has been sacked after a tumultuous two years in charge of the Springboks, meaning that former Munster director of Rugby ... Rugby • 02 Feb 18
