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Springbok shock prompts rapid rewrite
Before last weekend’s loss to South Africa, local rugby writers reckoned complacency was the All Blacks’ biggest foe. Judging by their own output, they could have been writing about themselves. Audio
Springbok shock prompts rapid rewrite
Before last weekend’s loss to South Africa, local rugby writers reckoned complacency was the All Blacks’ biggest foe. Judging by their own output, they could have been writing about themselves.
AudioSpringboks edge All Blacks in Rugby Championship thriller
Winger Aphiwe Dyantyi scored two tries as the Springboks upset the form book to record a 36-34 victory over New Zealand in their Rugby Championship clash at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday.
Wallabies get the win in Brisbane
The Wallabies have snapped a four-match losing streak and relieved pressure on coach Michael Cheika with a gritty 23-18 win over the Springboks.
Springboks welcome back Etzebeth
Giant lock Eben Etzebeth is set to play his first competitive game of rugby in 10 months when he starts for South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina at Kings Park on Saturday.
Siya Kolisi retains Springbok captaincy
South Africa have been boosted by the return of three key players for the Rugby Championship as coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed Siya Kolisi will keep the captaincy.
Cipriani to start for England, Shields not available
First five Danny Cipriani will make his first start for England in nearly a decade, with coach Eddie Jones shuffling his team for the third and final rugby Test against South Africa.
Shields named in England starting line-up
England have handed a first start to Hurricanes forward Brad Shields as a replacement for Chris Robshaw at flanker, while flyhalf Danny Cipriani is on the bench for the second rugby test against South…
Erasmus confirmed as Springboks coach
Rassie Erasmus has been confirmed as South Africa's new rugby coach, replacing Allister Coetzee as the Springboks look to contend for World Cup glory next year in Japan.
Coetzee given the axe
South Africa coach Allister Coetzee has been sacked after a tumultuous two years in charge of the Springboks.
Pressure on Coetzee
South Africa coach Allister Coetzee said he would not resign as speculation over his future at the helm of the Springboks was ramped up in the wake of their defeat by Wales.
Parkes scores twice on Wales debut
New Zealand-born centre Hadleigh Parkes scored twice on his test debut for Wales as they held off South Africa to emerge 24-22 victors at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Ireland put record score on Boks
South Africa's captain and coach said there was no excuse for their record 38-3 thrashing by Ireland.
De Allande shouldn't have been sent off
SANZAAR says South African centre Damian de Allende should not have been sent off during the Rugby Championship loss to New Zealand in Cape Town.
Springboks lose veteran prop
South Africa's veteran prop Tendai Mtawarira will miss their test against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship on Sunday morning for unspecified "family reasons".
All Blacks short of time ahead of Springbok Test
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles says they're short of time to prepare for the last game in this year's Rugby Championship against South Africa at Newlands.
Springboks put Albany behind them
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is confident his side has laid to bed the ghosts of a 57-0 thrashing by New Zealand last month and are ready for another clash with the All Blacks at Newlands this…
Record loss "won't define" Boks
Springboks coach Allister Coetzee insists he won't punish his players for one bad performance against the All Blacks and said the record loss will not define the team.
Springbok support still kicking in Auckland
Before this weekend's test match, Matt Chatterton investiages South Africa's support base in Auckland. Audio
Records forgotten when All Blacks-Springboks hit the field
All Blacks-Springboks clashes have special place in the history of test rugby but talk of traditions, past records and ground hoodoos means little.