Argentina battled at the breakdown in their 23-14 Rugby World Cup warm-up loss to South Africa in Buenos Aires on Saturday as coach Michael Cheika… Read More »Cheika Bemoans “Step Back” For Argentina In Springbok Loss
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber faces a difficult few days as he finalises his 33-man Rugby World Cup squad after admitting several fringe players put… Read More »Nienaber Admits Springbok World Cup Squad Selection Will Be Tough
Tries by wings Makazole Mapimpi and Canan Moodie helped a much-changed South Africa to a 24-13 victory over Argentina in their Rugby World Cup warm-up… Read More »Springboks Overcome Scrappy First Half To Beat Argentina
Better execution in the South Africa 22 would have resulted in a famous win, but Argentina coach Michael Cheika insists his side are growing in… Read More »Argentina Coach Cheika Sees Progress Despite Springbok Loss
South Africa managed to grind out victory in a “proper test match”, edging Argentina 22-21 in their final Rugby Championship fixture at Ellis Park on… Read More »Relieved Coach Nienaber Hails Springbok Defensive Effort
Flyhalf Manie Libbok scored a breakaway try against the run of play to secure South Africa a bruising 22-21 victory over Argentina and earn a… Read More »Springboks Grind Out Victory Over Excellent Argentina
A poor first 20 minutes with too many unforced errors meant South Africa had to play catch-up in their 35-20 Rugby Championship loss to New… Read More »Springbok Coach Nienaber Rues Poor Start in All Blacks Loss
New Zealand rode another blistering start to a 35-20 victory over South Africa at Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday, making a big statement in… Read More »All Blacks Strike Early To Beat Springboks In Auckland
The Springboks started their Castle Lager Rugby Championship campaign in brilliant fashion with a 43-12 bonus point win over Australia at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld… Read More »Six-Try Boks Rush Past Wallabies In Pretoria
South Africa half-backs Damian Willemse and Faf de Klerk put England to the sword on Saturday with a relentless drum beat of drop goals, penalties… Read More »Willemse Stars As Springboks Beat Stuttering England