Springbok van der Westhuizen in critical condition Former South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen is in a critical condition in hospital as he continues to fight Motor Neurone Disease. Rugby • 04 Feb 17
Ulster capture Botha and Cooney in double swoop South African international backrower Arno Botha and Connacht's John Cooney will join Ulster later this year, it was confirmed this morning. Rugby • 16 Jan 17
Springboks confirm summer test series with France The struggling Springboks' first tests of 2017 will be a three-game home series against France in June, South African Rugby have confirmed. Rugby • 12 Dec 16
O'Shea wants Springboks shock to galvanise Italy Italy boss Conor O'Shea has warned that his side's historic win over South Africa is not a sign that everything is "all right" within Italian ... Rugby • 21 Nov 16
Late double sees Springboks past Pumas South Africa came from behind with two tries in the last 10 minutes to start the 2016 Rugby Championship with a 30-23 win at home ... Rugby • 20 Aug 16
Coetzee wants Boks to find new ways to win South Africa coach Allister Coetzee says he wants to change the way the Springboks play so they do not rely solely on brute force to ... Rugby • 28 Jul 16
Henshaw injury unclear as Schmidt plots series win Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says his team have already made their mark on South Africa as they gear up for another tilt at the ... Rugby • 20 Jun 16
Olding believes Ireland can recover to take series South Africa may have seized the momentum in the three-Test battle with Ireland - but centre Stuart Olding belives the tourists can bounce back from ... Rugby • 19 Jun 16
Battling Springboks ensure series goes to decider ?South Africa produced a rousing second half revival as they came from 16 points down to beat Ireland 32-26 on Saturday to level the three-match ... Rugby • 18 Jun 16
Bullish Joe Schmidt looks to wrap up Test series South African-born lock Quinn Roux will make his international debut for Ireland against the Springboks in Johannesburg as Joe Schmidt makes five changes to his ... Rugby • 16 Jun 16
As it happened: 14-man Ireland stun Springboks Ireland recovered from the first-half dismissal of CJ Stander to claim a first-ever win on South African soil with a gripping 26-20 win in Cape ... Rugby • 11 Jun 16
No family ties but lots of emotion in South Africa There will be no family reunion on the pitch for new South Africa captain Adriaan Strauss and his cousin Richardt at Newlands on Saturday, following ... Rugby • 10 Jun 16
Ultan Dillane 'buzzing' over Springbok challenge Ultan Dillane is nearing an end to a remarkable season, but has his sights set on another piece of history. Rugby • 09 Jun 16
Irish squad make a splash on South Africa arrival The Ireland rugby squad hit the freezing waters of Cape Town on the first day of their three-Test tour with the South Africa. Rugby • 07 Jun 16
Lenihan: SA tour now a World Cup building block Ireland's upcoming tour of South Africa will give Joe Schmidt an opportunity to build towards the 2019 World Cup, according to Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 04 Jun 16
Experienced hooker to captain Boks against Ireland South Africa have named hooker Adriaan Strauss as captain for the three-test home series against Ireland in June. Rugby • 30 May 16
Springboks name fresh-faced squad to meet Ireland New South Africa coach Allister Coetzee named nine uncapped players on Saturday in a 31-man squad to face Ireland in three tests next month. Rugby • 28 May 16
Springbok captain De Villiers fit for World Cup Spring Boks captain Jean de Villiers has won his race to be fit in time to be named in South Africa's Rugby World Cup squad. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 28 Aug 15
Australia go back to the future for Springbok test Australia went back to the future on Thursday when Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell, Greg Holmes and halfbacks Will Genia and Quade Cooper were recalled to ... Rugby • 16 Jul 15
SA to compete with Ireland for 2023 World Cup South Africa will bid to host the 2023 World Cup, in competition with an all-island Irish bid, and hope to make it fourth time lucky ... Rugby • 04 Mar 15
Lambie starts for Boks as Meyer rings changes Pat Lambie has retained his place at flyhalf for South Africa's final northern hemisphere test against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday as coach Heyneke Meyer ... Rugby • 26 Nov 14
Bowe: Ireland must adjust to 'shock' to beat Boks Tommy Bowe has said Ireland are in "a great place" ahead of their meeting with South Africa on Saturday, but that they will have to ... Rugby • 05 Nov 14
Pienaar in line for return against Ireland Ulster's Ruan Pienaar has been included in South Africa's squad for next month's autumn internationals and could return from a knee injury to face Ireland. Rugby • 27 Oct 14
Preview: Ireland v South Africa Ireland have picked a mobile pack to counter the Springboks sheer power, but will it be enough? Brendan Cole previews Ireland v South Africa. Rugby • 10 Nov 12
