Bulls' Steenkamp joins Force
The Western Force will have additional size and experience into its pack from next season after they announced the signing of Bulls lock Wilhelm Steenkamp. The two-metre tight forward joins the Western Australian province for the 2014, 2015 and 2016...
Jun 20, 2013 at 07:52:56
B&I Lions name team for first Test
The British & Irish Lions have announced the team to play the Wallabies in the first Test at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday. The starting XV comprises eight new Test Lions and will be captained by Sam Warburton. In the backs ...
Jun 20, 2013 at 05:01:14
Deans names Wallabies XV to face Lions
Wallabies coach Robbies Deans has named three debutants in his starting XV to face the British and Irish Lions in Saturday's first Test at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The Brumbies pair of Ben Mowen and Christian Leali'ifano, alongside the Waratah...
Jun 20, 2013 at 04:59:54
Carter back for All Blacks
The All Blacks have made five changes to their team that will face France this Saturday, with Piri Weepu and Dan Carter reunited at half-back. Weepu gets a start with Tawera Kerr-Barlow coming onto the bench. A fit-again Carter comes in for Aaron Cr...
Jun 19, 2013 at 19:24:03
Louw's message for Boks
Ahead of their clash with Samoa, Bok flank Francois Louw reckons his side's recent struggles at the breakdown can be put right with a simple tweak. The openside was sorely missed in South Africa's 30-17 victory over Scotland in Nelspruit, where the ...
Jun 19, 2013 at 18:47:42
Boks test new lock combination
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer admits that a lack of lock options has prompted to him field an unconventional second-row combination for Saturday's clash with Samoa at Loftus Versfeld. Flip van der Merwe starts - ahead of Juandre Kruger - alongside...
Jun 19, 2013 at 16:53:29
Lions name their XV
Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his side to take on the Sharks at Ellis Park on Friday. Francois du Toit, Julian Redelinghuys, Warwick Tecklenburg and Ross Cronje all move up into the starting line-up, while Chrysander Botha re...
Jun 19, 2013 at 15:47:01
Butch starts for Sharks
Butch James will play his first game for the Sharks after overcoming his knee injury and will lead the line against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park. Dale Chadwick also returns to action after overcoming a severe ankle injury, he will partner Kyle Coo...
Jun 19, 2013 at 15:05:13
Boks change three
South Africa have made three changes to their forward pack for this Saturday's mouth-watering meeting with Samoa. Coming into the side is Francois Louw, Willem Alberts and Flip van der Merwe, who replace Marcell Coetzee, Arno Botha and Juandre Kruge...
Jun 19, 2013 at 13:02:38
Kings' backs coach quits
The Kings have announced that their back-line coach Brad Mooar, pictured on the left, has left the franchise and will be returning to New Zealand for personal reasons. “I can confirm that Brad has left the Southern Kings and will be retur...
Jun 19, 2013 at 11:40:39
Blues squad for SA tour named
Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has named his 26-man squad for their upcoming tour to South Africa. The squad will depart from Auckland on Friday to face the Sharks in Durban on June 29 before heading to Bloemfontein to play the Cheetahs on July 6....
Jun 19, 2013 at 10:47:48
Wallabies: Folau to start?
Israel Folau is set start on the wing for the Wallabies with Berrick Barnes at full-back in the first Test against the British and Irish Lions, according to reports in the Australian press. Wallabies coach Robbie Deans will officially unveil his s...
Jun 19, 2013 at 09:34:37 runs with the ball during the IRB Junior World Championship semi final match New Zealand.jpg "England upset Baby Blacks")
England upset Baby Blacks
England secured their place in the IRB Junior World Championship final after claiming a thrilling 33-21 semi-final victory over New Zealand in France on Tuesday. The win sets up an all-British final against Wales, who had earlier beaten defending ...
Jun 19, 2013 at 09:32:54
Baby Boks crash out
The Baby Boks suffered the heartbreak of conceding a last-minute try to be edged out of the Junior World Championships by Wales. Inspired by talented back Jordan Williams, Wales produced a stunning fightback with time running out to send South Afr...
Jun 18, 2013 at 22:09:20
Boks must adapt better
Forwards coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks must learn to adapt better to the way referees interpret the breakdown area. After securing victories over Italy and Scotland, South Africa face Samoa in Pretoria on Saturday in the final of a fo...
Jun 18, 2013 at 17:06:42
Samoa will be tough - Habana
Springbok wing Bryan Habana believes that Saturday's clash with Samoa will present an even tougher challenge than their hard-fought clash at the 2011 World Cup. Habana, who scored the only try for South Africa in their 13-5 victory in a bruising ...
Jun 18, 2013 at 16:30:58
Brumbies tame the Lions
A superb forwards effort from the Brumbies handed the British and Irish Lions their first defeat on tour by 14-12 in Canberra. The Australia side controlled the breakdown and set-pieces until 60 minutes, when the cavalry arrived off the Lions bench ...
Jun 18, 2013 at 13:39:09
Kankowski doubtful for WC Sevens
Springbok back rower Ryan Kankowski could miss out on representing South Africa at the upcoming World Cup Sevens in Moscow due to niggling injuries. Kankowski played a minimal role during the South Africa's triumphant campaign at last weekend's ...
Jun 18, 2013 at 12:36:12
Wentzel returning to SA
London Wasps lock Marco Wentzel is to return to South Africa for family reasons after two seasons with the club. The ex-Springbok returned to Cape Town after appearing for the Barbarians in recent weeks and he since has made the tough decision to ma...
Jun 18, 2013 at 11:41:20
Barritt raring to go
England centre Brad Barritt is confident that travel weariness will not play a role when he makes his British and Irish Lions debut against the Brumbies in Canberra on Tuesday. Barritt flew to Sydney from a holiday in North America and starts alongs...
Jun 18, 2013 at 10:53:11