Warren Gatland hails ‘exceptional’ performance by Wales captain Dewi Lake Two late South African scores confirmed a 41-13 victory for the Springboks. The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024
Jesse Kriel inspires South Africa to emphatic victory against Wales Makazole Mapimpi, Bongi Mbonambi and Edwill van der Merwe also scored tries in South Africa’s 41-13 win against Wales in the Twickenham international The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024
Makazole Mapimpi inspires relentless Springboks past resilient Wales ahead of Ireland series Wales 13-41 South Africa: Warren Gatland’s side trailed just 14-13 at half-time, but the world champions powered to victory with 27 unanswered points in the second half The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024
Taine Plumtree convinced Wales have ‘nothing to lose’ in Springboks showdown The Scarlets forward is fit and firing for Saturday’s South Africa challenge. The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024
Five things to watch ahead of rugby’s summer kick-off The Test summer gets underway in earnest with England in Japan and Wales taking on the Springboks at Twickenham The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024
Ireland and South Africa should be mates but have rugby’s hottest rivalry Next month’s Test double-header on South African soil will write a new chapter in an increasingly rancorous struggle The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024
Warren Gatland eager to see Josh Hathaway’s potential after Wales squad call-up Aberystwyth-born Hathaway offers options at full-back and wing for head coach Gatland. The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024
Tyrone Green interview: Harlequins star still dreaming of Springboks call-up but won't close England door Versatile back speaks exclusively to Standard Sport before Quins take on Glasgow in the Champions Cup last-16 Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2024
Andre Esterhuizen: World Cup winner to leave Harlequins at the end of the season Shark expected to complete centre’s signing Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2024
South Africa clinches fourth Rugby World Cup title with victory In a historic Rugby World Cup final, South Africa emerged victorious as Handre Pollard's kicking prowess sealed a 12-11 win over New Zealand after Sam Cane... Top News · Feb 13, 2024
South Africa accelerate plans to tempt Jerry Flannery away from Harlequins Springboks out to replace Felix Jones in their backroom staff Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2024
Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus recovering in hospital after suffering chemical burns in 'freak accident' The 51-year-old is set to return to work in the next few weeks Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2024
Who Is Ryan Fox's Caddie? Experienced South African caddie Dean Smith has been with Ryan Fox since the end of 2021 Golf Monthly · Jan 10, 2024
The year in World Cups: how South Africa won rugby’s battle of fine margins Springboks and their inspirational captain, Siya Kolisi, won their three knockout games in France by a single point The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2023
AAP · Dec 7, 2023 Rennie to begin Japan rugby season with star recruits Ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie resumes club coaching when he guides Kobelco Kobe Steelers in the opening round of Japan Rugby League one this weekend.
Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2023 Andre Esterhuizen exclusive: I'm ready for Harlequins challenge after 'unbelievable' World Cup triumph South Africa centre reveals how the Springboks managed to get that crucial edge for their second successive title
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023 Wayne Barnes: ‘It’s gone to the next level of abuse in the last 12 months – aimed at my family’ Rugby referee who retired after the 2023 World Cup final on his career, online abuse and friendship with Howard Webb
The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023 South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen inspired by Boks’ glory for Australia semi-final South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen says seeing the Springboks retain the Rugby World Cup in France last month has inspired the nation’s cricketers
Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2023 South Africa rugby offices burgled as World Cup trophy touched but left behind Burglars walked out with signed jerseys and a number of laptops
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023 ‘I heard what I heard’ – Tom Curry stands by racism claim against Bongi Mbonambi World Rugby found “insufficient evidence” to back up the England flanker’s claim.
The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023 How South Africa rose to the top of world rugby South Africa's historic 4th Rugby World Cup win was a result of years of planning, left-field thinking, systemic change and a culture of winning. Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber's partnership led to the first black Test captain, Siya Kolisi, lifting the trophy twice. Their revolutionary shake-up of the system opened…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 English rugby union adjusts to grim reality as RFU thrashes out new deal Crisis-hit domestic game faces watershed season as remaining Premiership clubs await new professional game partnership
France 24 · Nov 2, 2023 One year after Tigray ceasefire, Ethiopia remains fractured and right abuses persist It has been exactly one year since the Pretoria Peace Accords were signed, putting an end to two years of civil war in Tigray, one of the deadliest conflicts of the last 30 years. Yet more than a million displaced people have still not been able to return home and…
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023 Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes retires to 'spend more time with family' English official, 44, calls time on prestigious 18-year career in game
France 24 · Oct 31, 2023 King Charles III says 'no excuse' for colonial-era abuses in Kenya In tonight's edition: "There can be no excuse" for British colonial atrocities against Kenyans. Those are the words of King Charles III, who is on a four-day state visit in Kenya. Also, the Springboks get a heroes' welcome after landing in Johannesburg. Thousands came to greet the rugby champions who…