Springboks confirm No. 1 status by beating Six Nations champion Ireland 27-20
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks confirm No. 1 status by beating Six Nations champion Ireland 27-20

Associated Press  

PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa ended eight years of hurt at the hands of Ireland when it won their No. But then South Africa’s five-meter scrum obliterated Ireland’s and referee Luke Pearce awarded a penalty try. That secured victory in the 78th minute of South Africa’s first game of the year despite Ryan Baird’s late try from a Lowe offload for the Six Nations champions. Even in the game today it looked like we were going to pull away but they kept coming back, so we know it is going to be another proper test in Durban.” Ireland, trying to win in South Africa for only the second time in 118 years, has another chance in Durban next weekend, and can square a series for the first time. But South Africa’s scrum got the decisive penalty try and Kelleher’s yellow card ensured both teams finished with 14 men.

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No redemption for Buttler as England return empty-handed from Champions Trophy
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1 month ago

No redemption for Buttler as England return empty-handed from Champions Trophy

India Today  

England's woeful campaign in the Champions Trophy came to an end with one more embarassing loss in the tournament. Despite missing Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram, the leaders of the team, South Africa finished a clinical chase on Saturday, courtesy of Heinrich Klaasen and Rassie van der Dussen. England vs South Africa, Champions Trophy: Highlights England simply did not have …

Springboks run rampant as Wales condemned to winless year - live
4 months, 1 week ago

Springboks run rampant as Wales condemned to winless year - live

The Independent  

✕ Close Springboks arrive for Autumn Nations Series against Scotland, England and Wales Wales were condemned to the ignominy of a winless 2024 as world champions South Africa proved much too good for Warren Gatland’s embattled side. The hosts have looked completely bereft of confidence and belief as their losing streak has reached a record-breaking 11 games and they never …

Springboks complete unbeaten tour after handing Wales 12th straight loss
4 months, 1 week ago

Springboks complete unbeaten tour after handing Wales 12th straight loss

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — World champion South Africa achieved its first undefeated rugby tour of Europe in 11 years and dealt Wales a record-extending 12th straight loss as expected on Saturday. That’s why we had our best team on the field and gave everything.” South Africa bookended a sensational post-World Cup year with wins over Wales — 41-13 in June at …

Brutal Springboks show champion qualities to pile more misery on valiant England
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Brutal Springboks show champion qualities to pile more misery on valiant England

The Independent  

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Clinical Springboks hold out Scotland at Murrayfield
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Clinical Springboks hold out Scotland at Murrayfield

Associated Press  

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Clinical South Africa gave another great defensive display to beat Scotland 32-15 at Murrayfield on Sunday. Scotland closed to within four points of the Springboks during a third-quarter purple patch but rushes of blood and the visitors’ scramble defense prevented the try that the home side desperately wanted and needed. “I thought the last bit of execution …

Scotland v South Africa result: Scots succumb to Springboks’ ‘Bomb Squad’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Scotland v South Africa result: Scots succumb to Springboks’ ‘Bomb Squad’

The Telegraph  

South Africa’s end-of-year tour is up and running. One attempted Scottish line-out steal actually worked in South Africa’s favour, landing in Thomas du Toit’s lap before the tank engine broke clear with only green grass ahead of him to score. South Africa’s other two first-half tries were easier on the eye, both finished by Makazole Mapimpi to take the wing …

Springboks obliterate Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title in style
6 months ago

Springboks obliterate Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title in style

The Independent  

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Tried and trusted Springboks recalled to wrap up Rugby Championship against fearless Pumas
6 months ago

Tried and trusted Springboks recalled to wrap up Rugby Championship against fearless Pumas

Associated Press  

Here we go again. Because the South Africa second string failed to wrap up the Rugby Championship title last weekend in Argentina, the first string has been summoned to finish the job on Saturday in Mbombela. Despite losing 29-28 in Santiago del Estero, the Springboks remain formidable favorites to take their first title since 2019. The Pumas’ first win over …

Flyhalf Libbok starting for upgraded Springboks against Pumas in title decider
6 months, 1 week ago

Flyhalf Libbok starting for upgraded Springboks against Pumas in title decider

Associated Press  

MBOMBELA, South Africa — Flyhalf Manie Libbok will surprisingly start for South Africa when it tries to secure the Rugby Championship title against Argentina this weekend. “It’s not just up to him to find solutions for his goalkicking, it is something we have to do as a team, and we are working on a plan.” What’s more, Libbok will start …

Argentina edges South Africa 29-28 to take Rugby Championship to the wire
6 months, 1 week ago

Argentina edges South Africa 29-28 to take Rugby Championship to the wire

Associated Press  

SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, Argentina — Argentina kept its hopes of winning the Rugby Championship alive when it edged world champion South Africa 29-28 on Saturday to temporarily deny the Springboks their first title since 2019. South Africa will go into the match atop the table with 19 points with Argentina five points behind, needing maximum points to claim the Championship …

Springboks gamble on second string sealing Rugby Championship in Pumas country
6 months, 1 week ago

Springboks gamble on second string sealing Rugby Championship in Pumas country

Associated Press  

Tip of the hat to Rassie Erasmus. The coach has stuck by his plan to give all of his South Africa squad playing time and expose new players to quality opponents, and he’s walking the walk. Even with a two-week break between games, he rested seven players who appeared in the Rugby World Cup final last year, including captain Siya …

Springboks close in on Rugby Championship crown after 4th straight win over All Blacks
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks close in on Rugby Championship crown after 4th straight win over All Blacks

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa regained the Freedom Cup and put a hand on the Rugby Championship trophy by beating New Zealand 18-12 for a rare fourth successive time on Saturday. They’d ended the All Blacks reign over the Rugby Championship for the last four years, and kept their greatest foe tryless in this contest for the first …

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction Rugby Championship as Springboks mount late comeback
7 months ago

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction Rugby Championship as Springboks mount late comeback

The Independent  

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South Africa spring late shock on New Zealand to claim memorable victory in Johannesburg
7 months ago

South Africa spring late shock on New Zealand to claim memorable victory in Johannesburg

The Independent  

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Springboks rally late to beat All Blacks 31-27 for third straight time
7 months ago

Springboks rally late to beat All Blacks 31-27 for third straight time

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa cracked New Zealand late to win a gripping contest 31-27 at Ellis Park on Saturday and stay on course to win a first Rugby Championship since 2019. And that’s the great thing about this team today; we never panicked.” The first contest between them since the Rugby World Cup final in Paris in October — 13 …

All Blacks will be focused on staying calm under Springboks pressure at Ellis Park
7 months ago

All Blacks will be focused on staying calm under Springboks pressure at Ellis Park

Associated Press  

Discipline will be stressed by New Zealand when it faces South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday in a rugby rivalry that never needs extra motivation. In the Rugby World Cup final in Paris last October, then-captain Sam Cane’s yellow card for head contact on Jesse Kriel was upgraded to an historic red. The Springboks started the season by playing …

Springboks defeat Wallabies 30-12 in Rugby Championship at Perth Stadium
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Springboks defeat Wallabies 30-12 in Rugby Championship at Perth Stadium

ABC  

South Africa have secured a sweep of the Wallabies on Australian soil, scoring four tries to nil to claim a 30-12 win in wet conditions at Perth Stadium. Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete's attempted chip and chase would have led to a South Africa try if not for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's fumble with the try line in sight. Lolesio's audacious cross-field kick …

Springboks defeat Wallabies 33-7 in Rugby Championship at Lang Park
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks defeat Wallabies 33-7 in Rugby Championship at Lang Park

ABC  

Winger Kurt-Lee Arendse scored two tries as South Africa matched their biggest ever win over the Wallabies on Australian soil with a 33-7 victory over their error-strewn hosts in the Rugby Championship opener in Brisbane on Saturday. The world champions have added New Zealand attack coach Tony Brown to their technical team in a bid to instil a more ball-in-hand …

World champion Springboks seek first Rugby Championship title since 2019
7 months, 3 weeks ago

World champion Springboks seek first Rugby Championship title since 2019

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — South Africa has won two World Cup titles since it last lifted the Rugby Championship trophy in 2019. The All Blacks host Argentina later the same day in Wellington as the Southern Hemisphere nations enter a new phase of the rebuilding process that has followed the last World Cup in France in 2023 in which South …

14-man Springboks overpower spirited Portugal 64-21 in historic first matchup
8 months, 1 week ago

14-man Springboks overpower spirited Portugal 64-21 in historic first matchup

Associated Press  

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — A 14-man South Africa overpowered a game Portugal 64-21 in their first ever matchup on Saturday at a sold-out Free State Stadium. Some might play against Australia but then not play against New Zealand but then come back against Argentina.” Kurt-Lee Arendse and Aphelele Fassi worked overtime to prevent Portugal tries in the first moments but …

Historic Portugal test bigger for Springboks in aftermath of drawn Ireland series
8 months, 1 week ago

Historic Portugal test bigger for Springboks in aftermath of drawn Ireland series

Associated Press  

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — The historic sold-out first rugby test against Portugal on Saturday grew in importance for South Africa in the wake of the bruising Ireland series. Off the bench will come Stormers hooker Andre-Hugo Venter, the son of former Boks flanker Andre Venter, Lions flanker Ruan Venter, scrumhalf Morne van den Berg and fullback Quan Horn. “We didn’t …

South Africa vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Result after Ciaran Frawley kick stuns Springboks in brutal battle
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Result after Ciaran Frawley kick stuns Springboks in brutal battle

The Independent  

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Last-gasp Frawley drop goals give Ireland stunning win over Springboks
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Last-gasp Frawley drop goals give Ireland stunning win over Springboks

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — Ireland stunned world champion South Africa 25-24 with a drop goal by Ciaran Frawley in the last second of a ferociously epic contest at Kings Park on Saturday. The Irish, playing their 15th and last test of a super-long Rugby World Cup season, rallied yet again and, as the match clock ticked into red, Frawley let …

Springboks counting on ‘bomb squad’ to complete two-test sweep of Ireland
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Springboks counting on ‘bomb squad’ to complete two-test sweep of Ireland

Associated Press  

In the lifetime of South Africa’s “bomb squad,” it has won the last two Rugby World Cups. Remaining critics of the once-revolutionary tactic — Ireland used a 6-2 split three times en route to the most recent Six Nations title — call it a danger to the wellbeing of tiring opponents and South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus defended it again …

Ireland will not dwell on South Africa frustrations – Ronan Kelleher
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland will not dwell on South Africa frustrations – Ronan Kelleher

The Independent  

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Ireland to debut out-of-position fullback against world champion Springboks
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland to debut out-of-position fullback against world champion Springboks

Associated Press  

PRETORIA, South Africa — As surprises from Andy Farrell go, it was top drawer. We don’t need to, but we really want to beat Ireland.” Lock Eben Etzebeth accused Ireland in April of being “arrogant” when players told him after winning their World Cup pool clash 13-8 in Paris last September, “See you guys in the final.” But Ireland fell …

Springboks reload with Rugby World Cup champions for first Ireland test
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Springboks reload with Rugby World Cup champions for first Ireland test

Associated Press  

PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa will start an entire XV of Rugby World Cup champions against Ireland in the first test on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld. After beating Wales 41-13 in London 10 days ago, a game outside the World Rugby test window, the Springboks have brought straight into their side captain Siya Kolisi and backs Handre Pollard, Kurt-Lee …

Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham
9 months, 1 week ago

Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham

Associated Press  

LONDON — Depleted Wales produced a battling performance before Rugby World Cup champion South Africa turned on the power to triumph 41-13 at Twickenham on Saturday. South Africa ultimately scored 27 second-half points without reply, yet Wales will take a considerable amount of confidence on tour to Australia despite suffering a seventh consecutive defeat dating to the World Cup. When …

Springboks are rugby’s mentality monsters, but history of choking has made Proteas the opposite
1 year, 4 months ago

Springboks are rugby’s mentality monsters, but history of choking has made Proteas the opposite

The Telegraph  

Ever since, the tag of chokers has followed South Africa around like an unwanted rash. Had Donald not been run-out at Edgbaston, “it would have probably made it a little bit easier,” for future sides, believes Robin Peterson, who featured in the 2003, 2007 and 2011 World Cups. “It lurks in your mind somewhere, adding more pressure and a little …

NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: Springboks win can inspire team to success, says van der Dussen
1 year, 5 months ago

NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: Springboks win can inspire team to success, says van der Dussen

The Hindu  

For a country as racially and communally divided as - if not more than - any other nation, sport goes a long way beyond being just a passion for South Africa. “Obviously coming from a very divided background in the last 70 to 100 years, those sort of mindsets are still quite entrenched in a lot of communities and a …

Rugby World Cup final LIVE: All Blacks vs Springboks result and final score in Paris tonight
1 year, 5 months ago

Rugby World Cup final LIVE: All Blacks vs Springboks result and final score in Paris tonight

The Independent  

✕ Close South Africa players brought to tears after winning World Cup against New Zealand South Africa hung on to beat New Zealand in a tense 2023 Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France in Paris, and in doing so they became the first men’s side to win the tournament for a fourth time. South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi …

South Africa become kings of rugby with dramatic World Cup win over greatest rivals
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa become kings of rugby with dramatic World Cup win over greatest rivals

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South Africa hold off New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa hold off New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Defending champions kick their way to 12-11 win after All Blacks captain Sam Cane became first player to be red-carded in a final. South Africa produced a magnificent defensive display to edge 14-man New Zealand 12-11 in a compelling arm-wrestle of a Rugby World Cup final and win the Webb Ellis Cup for a record fourth time. Frizell did come …

No fireworks: superb defending, grit and resilience lead Springboks to record 4th World Cup win
1 year, 5 months ago

No fireworks: superb defending, grit and resilience lead Springboks to record 4th World Cup win

Associated Press  

PARIS — There was just seven seconds left on the clock, and one massive scrum to play to decide the winner of the Rugby World Cup between South Africa and New Zealand. Definitely not the most spectacular of the two teams on the field, South Africa claimed a record fourth Rugby World Cup after a phenomenal defensive effort. “They are …

Springboks reign once more! South Africa retain their World Cup crown after nerve-shredding 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris - their third consecutive victory by just ONE point... as they become fi
1 year, 5 months ago

Springboks reign once more! South Africa retain their World Cup crown after nerve-shredding 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris - their third consecutive victory by just ONE point... as they become fi

Daily Mail  

The tension was so high that the Webb Ellis Cup could have been squeezed and compressed into gold bullion. Siya Kolisi has led South Africa to their second successive Rugby World Cup title on Saturday South Africa have now claimed their second successive Rugby World Cup title with a win against the All Blacks on Saturday night They defeated the …

Springboks set an extra-big ‘bomb’ for New Zealand with unique tactics for Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 5 months ago

Springboks set an extra-big ‘bomb’ for New Zealand with unique tactics for Rugby World Cup final

Associated Press  

Jacques Nienaber said the Springboks considered the more traditional option of 5-3 and the slightly risky 6-2. Then they went 7-1 and all-in for the Rugby World Cup final and Nienaber’s last game as coach of South Africa. When South Africa first used the 7-1 split against New Zealand in a World Cup warmup in August, former Scotland coach Matt …

Referee ‘won South Africa the game’, claims England great Lawrence Dallaglio
1 year, 5 months ago

Referee ‘won South Africa the game’, claims England great Lawrence Dallaglio

The Independent  

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Late kick gives South Africa ‘ugly’ win over England in Rugby World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Late kick gives South Africa ‘ugly’ win over England in Rugby World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Handre Pollard’s late kick gives Springboks 16-15 victory to set up final against fellow triple champions New Zealand. Replacement fly half Handre Pollard kicked a last-gasp penalty as South Africa somehow found a way to get past a dominant England and claim a 16-15 victory that sent them into a Rugby World Cup final against fellow triple champions New Zealand. …

South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Springboks finally broke the English scrum, and once again their hearts, to reach the Rugby World Cup final and have a chance at back-to-back titles. But it only came in the dying minutes of another white-knuckle knockout game at this World Cup as replacement props Ox Nche and Vincent Koch produced a huge, desperate heave to win …

A history of South Africa vs England at the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

A history of South Africa vs England at the Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

PARIS — A brief history of Rugby World Cup matches between South Africa and England before they meet again on Saturday in the semifinals at Stade de France. 1999 quarterfinal: South Africa 44, England 21 in Paris Henry Honiball was injured so backup Jannie de Beer played flyhalf for the defending champion Springboks and gave a kicking display that has …

Understated England still seeks sweet revenge on the Springboks in Rugby World Cup semifinal
1 year, 5 months ago

Understated England still seeks sweet revenge on the Springboks in Rugby World Cup semifinal

Associated Press  

As much as England coach Steve Borthwick has insisted his team’s focus is on the right here, right now at the Rugby World Cup, there will be reminders of history everywhere against South Africa in their semifinal on Saturday. Borthwick will send 13 survivors of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final loss to the Springboks into their latest battle at …

Resilient Springboks ruin host France’s dream in the quarterfinals at the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Resilient Springboks ruin host France’s dream in the quarterfinals at the Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Springboks were at their most stubborn to wreck France’s dream at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. “We’re going to try to find something positive by saying that we have a lot of young players, a fine generation,” France flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert said. France appeared world-class in those opening minutes and every inch the new favorite for …

South Africa bounce back from Ireland defeat to bonus point victory over Tonga
1 year, 6 months ago

South Africa bounce back from Ireland defeat to bonus point victory over Tonga

The Independent  

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Ireland defuses South Africa bomb squad to edge Rugby World Cup epic
1 year, 6 months ago

Ireland defuses South Africa bomb squad to edge Rugby World Cup epic

Associated Press  

PARIS — Ireland’s 5-3 trumped South Africa’s 7-1. But seven minutes later, Porter bested Malherbe right in front of referee Ben O’Keeffe for a penalty in front of the South Africa posts that Jonathan Sexton nailed for 10-8 with a quarter to go. That was Malherbe’s last action, and when hooker Bongi Mbonambi was replaced by part-timer Deon Fourie in …

Springboks’ kick squad, not bomb squad, to face most scrutiny after Ireland loss at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Springboks’ kick squad, not bomb squad, to face most scrutiny after Ireland loss at Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

PARIS — Before the Rugby World Cup, South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber backed new flyhalf Manie Libbok to create more tries than he missed kicks at goal. Also, without Libbok you don’t have the smooth little loop move and long, fizzing pass to Kolbe for South Africa’s try against the Irish. Or the sweet cross-kick that set up another wing, …

South Africa 8-13 Ireland: Johnny Sexton and Co make a huge statement in France as they beat the reigning World Cup champions in a Test for the ages
1 year, 6 months ago

South Africa 8-13 Ireland: Johnny Sexton and Co make a huge statement in France as they beat the reigning World Cup champions in a Test for the ages

Daily Mail  

The Irish line held firm, refusing to yield in the face of a physical threat the size of freight train, to emerge with a win for the ages. Mack Hansen scored for Ireland as they toppled South Africa at the Rugby World Cup The win meant Ireland put a big marker down in their bid to become world champions next …

South Africa squeezes Scotland to open Rugby World Cup defense with 18-3 win
1 year, 6 months ago

South Africa squeezes Scotland to open Rugby World Cup defense with 18-3 win

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Manie Libbok wasn’t even looking where his pinpoint cross-kick was going when he set up the try that sealed South Africa’s 18-3 win over a game Scotland to start its Rugby World Cup title defense. “If you get a good platform from the forwards, then you can create space and create some magic.” South Africa certainly had …

Springboks inflict heaviest defeat ever on All Blacks in World Cup warmup
1 year, 7 months ago

Springboks inflict heaviest defeat ever on All Blacks in World Cup warmup

Associated Press  

LONDON — Nobody held back. South Africa smashed its previous biggest winning margin against New Zealand and inflicted on the All Blacks their heaviest defeat ever in a 35-7 whipping at Twickenham on Friday, just two weeks before the Rugby World Cup in France. South Africa’s previous biggest win over New Zealand was 17-0 in 1928. Barrett was marched in …

Kolisi returns as Springboks smash Wales with 8 tries in Rugby World Cup warmup
1 year, 7 months ago

Kolisi returns as Springboks smash Wales with 8 tries in Rugby World Cup warmup

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Captain Siya Kolisi made a successful return from long-term injury and both Jesse Kriel and Canan Moodie scored two tries as South Africa pulverized Wales 52-16 in their latest Rugby World Cup warmup game on Saturday. Kolisi, the World Cup-winning skipper from 2019, played just the first half for his first appearance since undergoing surgery on a …

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