Etzebeth returns as Springboks change up for All Blacks South Africa have made 10 changes from the side that trounced Australia in Pretoria and named fit again lock Eben Etzebeth as captain for their Rugby Championship showdown with New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday. Rugby • 11 Jul 23
Etzebeth returns as Springboks change up for All Blacks South Africa have made 10 changes from the side that trounced Australia in Pretoria and named fit again lock Eben Etzebeth as captain for their Rugby Championship showdown with New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday. Rugby • 11 Jul 23
Kleyn enjoys winning start as Boks hammer Australia Munster lock Jean Kleyn made his South Africa debut as Kurt-Lee Arendse's hat-trick helped them to a 43-12 over Australia in the opening round of the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 08 Jul 23
Kleyn enjoys winning start as Boks hammer Australia Munster lock Jean Kleyn made his South Africa debut as Kurt-Lee Arendse's hat-trick helped them to a 43-12 over Australia in the opening round of the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 08 Jul 23
Ireland eyeing Springboks in Rugby Championship sprint As Ireland's players enjoy the last couple of days of their down-week before returning to World Cup training camp on Sunday night, their tournament rivals are getting down to business. Rugby • 08 Jul 23
Ireland eyeing Springboks in Rugby Championship sprint As Ireland's players enjoy the last couple of days of their down-week before returning to World Cup training camp on Sunday night, their tournament rivals are getting down to business. Rugby • 08 Jul 23
'Dreams come true' - Kleyn ready for his Boks chance Jean Kleyn says he was as surprised as anyone when he received a call-up to South Africa's squad for the Rugby Championship but is determined to prove his worth against Australia on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Jul 23
'Dreams come true' - Kleyn ready for his Boks chance Jean Kleyn says he was as surprised as anyone when he received a call-up to South Africa's squad for the Rugby Championship but is determined to prove his worth against Australia on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Jul 23
Munster's Kleyn eligible for Springboks selection Munster second row Jean Kleyn has moved a step closer to a South Africa debut, after World Rugby approved his eligibility to play for his native country. Rugby • 23 Jun 23
Munster's Kleyn eligible for Springboks selection Munster second row Jean Kleyn has moved a step closer to a South Africa debut, after World Rugby approved his eligibility to play for his native country. Rugby • 23 Jun 23
We know what you're doing this summer: Pool B rivals Ireland's Rugby World Cup pool opponents are in various stages of preparation ahead of a series of summer warm-up and competitive games. Rugby • 04 Jun 23
We know what you're doing this summer: Pool B rivals Ireland's Rugby World Cup pool opponents are in various stages of preparation ahead of a series of summer warm-up and competitive games. Rugby • 04 Jun 23
Springboks confident Kolisi will be fit for World Cup South Africa are confident captain Siya Kolisi will be fit for the World Cup after undergoing knee surgery last month and will give him as much time as possible to be ready, even if he misses the opening games. Rugby • 25 May 23
Springboks confident Kolisi will be fit for World Cup South Africa are confident captain Siya Kolisi will be fit for the World Cup after undergoing knee surgery last month and will give him as much time as possible to be ready, even if he misses the opening games. Rugby • 25 May 23
Kolisi undergoes surgery and faces World Cup race South African Rugby has confirmed that Springboks captain Siya Kolisi underwent knee surgery last week and said it is unclear if he will be fit for this year's Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 03 May 23
Kolisi undergoes surgery and faces World Cup race South African Rugby has confirmed that Springboks captain Siya Kolisi underwent knee surgery last week and said it is unclear if he will be fit for this year's Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 03 May 23
Springboks wing Nkosi found safe and sound South Africa's Rugby World Cup-winning wing Sbu Nkosi has been found safe and sound after being reported missing, the Vodacom Bulls confirmed. Rugby • 05 Dec 22
Springboks wing Nkosi found safe and sound South Africa's Rugby World Cup-winning wing Sbu Nkosi has been found safe and sound after being reported missing, the Vodacom Bulls confirmed. Rugby • 05 Dec 22
England booed off as South Africa ease to win England collapsed to their first defeat by South Africa at Twickenham for eight years as an autumn of crushing disappointment concluded with a 27-13 rout. Rugby • 26 Nov 22
England booed off as South Africa ease to win England collapsed to their first defeat by South Africa at Twickenham for eight years as an autumn of crushing disappointment concluded with a 27-13 rout. Rugby • 26 Nov 22
Autumn Nations Series team of the week It was a mixed bag of matches in round three of the Autumn Nations Series, with players from seven countries represented including Ireland and Georgia. Rugby • 21 Nov 22
Autumn Nations Series team of the week It was a mixed bag of matches in round three of the Autumn Nations Series, with players from seven countries represented including Ireland and Georgia. Rugby • 21 Nov 22
South Africa storm to one-sided win over Italy South Africa turned on the second-half heat as they ran in a total of nine tries in a dominant 63-21 win over Italy in Genoa. Rugby • 19 Nov 22
South Africa storm to one-sided win over Italy South Africa turned on the second-half heat as they ran in a total of nine tries in a dominant 63-21 win over Italy in Genoa. Rugby • 19 Nov 22
Autumn Nations Series team of the week The Autumn Nations Series didn't disappoint on another incident-packed weekend of international action, with players from eight countries represented in our team of week as well as a Munster man. Rugby • 14 Nov 22
Autumn Nations Series team of the week The Autumn Nations Series didn't disappoint on another incident-packed weekend of international action, with players from eight countries represented in our team of week as well as a Munster man. Rugby • 14 Nov 22
Munster rock the Páirc in four-try win v South Africa In howling wind and rain, Graham Rowntree's side produced their biggest and best performance of the season, navigating a ferocious South African scrum for a famous 28-14 win. Rugby • 11 Nov 22
Munster rock the Páirc in four-try win v South Africa In howling wind and rain, Graham Rowntree's side produced their biggest and best performance of the season, navigating a ferocious South African scrum for a famous 28-14 win. Rugby • 11 Nov 22
Munster 28-14 South Africa A: Páirc Uí Chaoimh recap Munster take on South Africa in the first rugby match at a sold-out Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Rugby • 10 Nov 22
Munster 28-14 South Africa A: Páirc Uí Chaoimh recap Munster take on South Africa in the first rugby match at a sold-out Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Rugby • 10 Nov 22
Munster won't train at Páirc before South Africa Munster will not train at Páirc Uí Chaoimh ahead of their game against South Africa because Graham Rowntree wants it to be a "special moment" for his players when they run onto the pitch for the first time. Rugby • 09 Nov 22
Munster won't train at Páirc before South Africa Munster will not train at Páirc Uí Chaoimh ahead of their game against South Africa because Graham Rowntree wants it to be a "special moment" for his players when they run onto the pitch for the first time. Rugby • 09 Nov 22
Jenkins to start for South Africa 'A' against Munster Former Munster forwards Jason Jenkins and Thomas du Toit have been named in the South Africa 'A' side for Thursday's game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Rugby • 07 Nov 22
Jenkins to start for South Africa 'A' against Munster Former Munster forwards Jason Jenkins and Thomas du Toit have been named in the South Africa 'A' side for Thursday's game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Rugby • 07 Nov 22
Farrell getting exactly what he wants from Irish squad Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says there is more to rugby than "beating your chest" on the back of his side's bruising victory over physical world champions South Africa. Rugby • 07 Nov 22
Farrell getting exactly what he wants from Irish squad Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says there is more to rugby than "beating your chest" on the back of his side's bruising victory over physical world champions South Africa. Rugby • 07 Nov 22
O'Brien: 'I thought I'd get two minutes at the end' As debuts go, it's hard to think of one as hectic as Jimmy O'Brien's. Rugby • 06 Nov 22
O'Brien: 'I thought I'd get two minutes at the end' As debuts go, it's hard to think of one as hectic as Jimmy O'Brien's. Rugby • 06 Nov 22
Ireland player ratings: Van der Flier and O'Brien shine Here is how we rated the Ireland performances in their gripping victory over world champions South Africa in Dublin. Rugby • 05 Nov 22
Ireland player ratings: Van der Flier and O'Brien shine Here is how we rated the Ireland performances in their gripping victory over world champions South Africa in Dublin. Rugby • 05 Nov 22
Autumn Internationals: Ireland 19-16 South Africa recap Ireland began the Bank of Ireland Nations Series with a huge win over the world champions at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 05 Nov 22
Autumn Internationals: Ireland 19-16 South Africa recap Ireland began the Bank of Ireland Nations Series with a huge win over the world champions at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 05 Nov 22
Brilliant Ireland hold off late Springboks comeback Ireland got their Bank of Ireland Nations Series off to a perfect start with a 19-16 win against world champions South Africa at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 05 Nov 22
Brilliant Ireland hold off late Springboks comeback Ireland got their Bank of Ireland Nations Series off to a perfect start with a 19-16 win against world champions South Africa at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 05 Nov 22
Ryan: New Zealand tour has given me confidence again In the five years since Ireland and South Africa last met in Dublin, James Ryan's career has seen peaks and troughs. Rugby • 05 Nov 22
Ryan: New Zealand tour has given me confidence again In the five years since Ireland and South Africa last met in Dublin, James Ryan's career has seen peaks and troughs. Rugby • 05 Nov 22
Preview: Ireland must Boks clever to make winning start It's the number one-ranked side in the world versus the world champions at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland bid to get their autumn off to a winning start. Rugby • 05 Nov 22
Preview: Ireland must Boks clever to make winning start It's the number one-ranked side in the world versus the world champions at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland bid to get their autumn off to a winning start. Rugby • 05 Nov 22
McCloskey replaces injured Henshaw for Boks clash Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of Saturday's autumn international against South Africa and will be replaced by Stuart McCloskey. Rugby • 04 Nov 22
McCloskey replaces injured Henshaw for Boks clash Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of Saturday's autumn international against South Africa and will be replaced by Stuart McCloskey. Rugby • 04 Nov 22
