South Africa

Erasmus happy with the result in far from perfect Springbok performance

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus let out a sigh of relief following the Springboks’ hard-fought 27-20 (halftime 13-8) victory over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in the first of two Tests in the Castle...

Injuries hit Ireland after tough opening test

Andy Farrell could lose Dan Sheehan and Craig Casey to injury as he counts his losses after the opening test with the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld.   Dan Sheehan left the camp before the squad...

Match Highlights: South Africa v Ireland

Winners and Losers from South Africa v Ireland

The Springboks surprised Ireland with 80 minutes of running rugby with the visitors staying in the fight the entire game. Here are the winners and losers.   Winners:   Jesse Kriel: Kriel...

STATS | South Africa v Ireland

Boks do the business against Ireland in Pretoria   Lets have a look at the top stats of the match Possession South Africa | 50% Ireland | 50%   MetersSouth Africa | 390 Ireland | 314   Clean...

South Africa vs Ireland: Key Moments

In a thrilling test match enocunter between back-to-back World Cup winners South Africa, and Six Nations winners Ireland lived up the the hype in a physical encounter with moments of magic from both teams.   Here...

Match report | Springboks v Ireland

The Springboks won a pulsating and drama-filled Test by 27-20 against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria to go one-nil up in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, a match that will be talked about for...

New Zealand 16-15 England: Robertson era starts with one-point win

England will have to wait at least another week to end their 21-year run without a victory in New Zealand after a 16-15 defeat on Saturday. The All Blacks, in their first Test under new coach Scott...

Kolisi thrilled to run out in front of home fans against Ireland

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was thrilled to be back on South African shores for what marks their biggest Test since their triumphant Rugby World Cup campaign in France when they line up against Ireland...

England will attack New Zealand in search of memorable away win, says George

England intend to play on the front foot as they go in search of their first win in New Zealand since 2003 on Saturday, says captain Jamie George. Steve Borthwick's team will face New Zealand at Forsyth...