Summer tour third-Test predictions: Our writers pick their winners in all four series deciders
2 years, 5 months ago

Summer tour third-Test predictions: Our writers pick their winners in all four series deciders

The Telegraph  

South Africa v Wales Having levelled things in Bloemfontein against a much-changed Springboks outfit, can Wales rouse themselves once more? Verdict: South Africa Argentina v Scotland The second half in Salta has been heralded as Scotland’s most convincing 40 minutes for a good while, and perhaps all year. Verdict: Argentina Ben Coles New Zealand v Ireland Ian Foster and the All Blacks find themselves back under the pump after last week's defeat, which technically made it three losses out of their last four. Verdict: England South Africa v Wales Expecting Wales to battle away bravely once more but this time, facing South Africa's strongest selection of the series, they might end up getting blown away despite playing at sea level. Verdict: South Africa Argentina v Scotland Quietly the most interesting series of the summer, with Scotland proving there's life beyond Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell and Argentina still in need of plenty of work ahead of the Rugby World Cup under new head coach Michael Cheika.

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Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland

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Springboks run rampant as Wales condemned to winless year - live
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Will Rowlands backs Wales to break out of ‘brutal situation’ in Springboks clash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Rowlands backs Wales to break out of ‘brutal situation’ in Springboks clash

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Wales vs South Africa prediction: Boks set to beat up sorry Welsh side
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales vs South Africa prediction: Boks set to beat up sorry Welsh side

The Independent  

Wales vs South Africa betting tips South Africa -30.5 handicap - 6/4 Bet365 Wales host world champions South Africa at the Principality Stadium on Saturday evening and rugby betting sites don’t give the home side much hope of snapping their record 11-game losing run. Wales vs South Africa betting tips: No let up for downtrodden Welsh There’s no sign of …

England suffer double injury blow before South Africa test
1 month, 4 weeks ago

England suffer double injury blow before South Africa test

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Scotland v South Africa result: Scots succumb to Springboks’ ‘Bomb Squad’
1 month, 4 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 ready to pummel Scotland with two packs to be fresher for England
2 months ago

Springboks ready to pummel Scotland with two packs to be fresher for England

Associated Press  

Signals coming from the South Africa camp this week seem to be baiting Scotland to give the Rugby World Cup champion a tougher autumn contest on Sunday at Murrayfield. First, Springboks center Andre Esterhuizen insulted the South Africans in the Scotland squad, then coach Rassie Erasmus unexpectedly picked a 7-1 forwards-backs bench and expressed interest in seeing how his team …

How the All Blacks lost their invincible aura: Second best at the World Cup and a shock defeat by Argentina... but England must watch out for these three Kiwis
2 months, 1 week ago

How the All Blacks lost their invincible aura: Second best at the World Cup and a shock defeat by Argentina... but England must watch out for these three Kiwis

Daily Mail  

A cloak of invincibility surrounded the All Blacks for so long that it felt like their dominance would go on for ever. New Zealand's aura is being questioned as they head on their northern hemisphere tour The All Blacks were beaten in last year's World Cup final by South Africa to lose their crown A shock defeat to Argentina in …

Springboks obliterate Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title in style
3 months, 1 week ago

Springboks obliterate Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title in style

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Flyhalf Libbok starting for upgraded Springboks against Pumas in title decider
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Australia v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as All Blacks survive thrilling Wallabies comeback
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as All Blacks survive thrilling Wallabies comeback

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Springboks trust 10 changes vs Pumas are good enough to clinch Rugby Championship
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks trust 10 changes vs Pumas are good enough to clinch Rugby Championship

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Salmaan Moerat will captain a much-changed South Africa side that will try to clinch the Rugby Championship crown against Argentina this weekend in Santiago del Estero. There’s a new front row including Malcolm Marx and Thomas du Toit, Moerat joining Nortje in the second row, and new flankers Ben-Jason Dixon and Marco van Staden. “This group …

South Africa v New Zealand: Springboks and All Blacks collide again as rugby’s tectonic plates shift on and off the pitch
4 months ago

South Africa v New Zealand: Springboks and All Blacks collide again as rugby’s tectonic plates shift on and off the pitch

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South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction Rugby Championship as Springboks mount late comeback
4 months, 1 week ago

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

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South Africa spring late shock on New Zealand to claim memorable victory in Johannesburg
4 months, 1 week ago

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

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All Blacks will be focused on staying calm under Springboks pressure at Ellis Park
4 months, 1 week 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 …

South Africa beats Australia 30-12 for second consecutive win in Rugby Championship
4 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa beats Australia 30-12 for second consecutive win in Rugby Championship

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — South Africa scored three second-half tries Saturday to hand Australia a second loss in two weeks, beating the Wallabies 30-12 in a rain-soaked Rugby Championship match. “It’s been an amazing two weeks coming down, getting two victories,” South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth said. It was a good squad this whole tour.” Japan-based South Africa utility back Jesse …

Back to reality for the Wallabies: World Cup-champion South Africa overwhelms Australia 33-7
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Back to reality for the Wallabies: World Cup-champion South Africa overwhelms Australia 33-7

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — World Cup-champion South Africa gave the previously unbeaten Wallabies a harsh reality check on Saturday, leading 14-0 early and beating Australia 33-7 in the opening Rugby Championship match for both teams. “We stuck to what we planned in the week, we are a learning team.” Despite sustained strong defensive play by the Wallabies, South Africa went ahead …

Ciaran Frawley delivers drama in Durban – and proves Ireland-South Africa rivalry is here to stay
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ciaran Frawley delivers drama in Durban – and proves Ireland-South Africa rivalry is here to stay

The Telegraph  

Hello and welcome to Telegraph Sport’s live coverage of the second Test between Ireland and South Africa, from Kings Park Stadium in Durban. Ireland, who have made four changes to their starting XV, have not lost consecutive Test matches since round two of the 2021 Six Nations and head coach Andy Farrell hopes to see significant room for improvement from …

Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Is Wales v South Africa on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch rugby Test
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Wales v South Africa on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch rugby Test

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Wales skipper Dewi Lake ready for huge challenge against South Africa
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales skipper Dewi Lake ready for huge challenge against South Africa

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5 talking points as Wales kick off summer Test schedule with South Africa clash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

5 talking points as Wales kick off summer Test schedule with South Africa clash

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Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine

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South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup

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NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: Springboks win can inspire team to success, says van der Dussen
1 year, 2 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, 2 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 hold off New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup
1 year, 2 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 …

Spectacular New Zealand vs South Africa final is just the start of rugby’s exciting ‘new era’
1 year, 2 months ago

Spectacular New Zealand vs South Africa final is just the start of rugby’s exciting ‘new era’

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Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: England v South Africa score and result from semi-final tonight
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: England v South Africa score and result from semi-final tonight

The Independent  

✕ Close South Africa train on eve of RWC semi-final against England England suffered defeat in the most agonising circumstances as world champions South Africa emerged victorious at the Stade de France to set up a colossal Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand. But the Springboks showed their resilience and rallied late in the second half, also relying on …

Rugby World Cup: England suffer agonising defeat thanks to South Africa’s gutsy call
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup: England suffer agonising defeat thanks to South Africa’s gutsy call

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Heartbreak for England as South Africa snatch Rugby World Cup semi-final victory in the final minutes despite Owen Farrell's kicking heroics - with tempers flaring in Paris at the final whistle in fro
1 year, 2 months ago

Heartbreak for England as South Africa snatch Rugby World Cup semi-final victory in the final minutes despite Owen Farrell's kicking heroics - with tempers flaring in Paris at the final whistle in fro

Daily Mail  

Heartbreak for England as they sink to their knees after the Springboks snatch the World Cup semi-final victory, despite captain Owen Farrell’s kicking heroics. South Africa's hooker Bongi Mbonambi raises his arms and sinks to his knees as he celebrates South Africa's victory Heartbreak for England as the Springboks snatch the World Cup semi-final victory The game's high tensions came …

South Africa brimming with confidence for England ‘challenge’ after epic win
1 year, 2 months ago

South Africa brimming with confidence for England ‘challenge’ after epic win

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Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: Ireland vs Scotland result and reaction as superb Irish punish Scots to reach quarter-finals
1 year, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: Ireland vs Scotland result and reaction as superb Irish punish Scots to reach quarter-finals

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Ireland ready for All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after blitzing Scotland
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland ready for All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after blitzing Scotland

Associated Press  

PARIS — Top-ranked Ireland underlined the burgeoning hype about it as the Rugby World Cup title favorite by reaching the quarterfinals on the back of four impressive pool wins. “The respect we have got for New Zealand is through the roof, and hopefully they have got a bit of respect for us.” Ireland blitzed Scotland by six tries to top …

Rugby World Cup 2023 permutations: How Ireland and Scotland can knock out holders South Africa ahead of crunch clash in Paris
1 year, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 permutations: How Ireland and Scotland can knock out holders South Africa ahead of crunch clash in Paris

Daily Mail  

Ireland and Scotland will go head-to-head in a monumental clash in Paris this weekend at the Rugby World Cup. If Scotland win and deny Ireland a losing bonus point, they will progress in second place - with South Africa finishing top of the pile. If Scotland win and deny Ireland a losing bonus point, they will progress in second place …

‘They are not supermen’: France prop plays down threat of South Africa’s forwards
1 year, 3 months ago

‘They are not supermen’: France prop plays down threat of South Africa’s forwards

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Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: South Africa vs Ireland result and final score tonight
1 year, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: South Africa vs Ireland result and final score tonight

The Independent  

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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, 3 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 …

Defusing the ‘Bomb Squad’ to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland
1 year, 3 months ago

Defusing the ‘Bomb Squad’ to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland

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

South Africa Rugby World Cup team guide, best players and fixtures
1 year, 4 months ago

South Africa Rugby World Cup team guide, best players and fixtures

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South Africa send message to Rugby World Cup rivals with Wales demolition
1 year, 4 months ago

South Africa send message to Rugby World Cup rivals with Wales demolition

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Kolisi returns as Springboks smash Wales with 8 tries in Rugby World Cup warmup
1 year, 4 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 …

All Blacks make Rugby World Cup statement with dominant South Africa win
1 year, 5 months ago

All Blacks make Rugby World Cup statement with dominant South Africa win

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Wales suffer heavy defeat to New Zealand as hosts progress to World Cup quarters
2 years, 2 months ago

Wales suffer heavy defeat to New Zealand as hosts progress to World Cup quarters

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England waste no time to seal South Africa series win
2 years, 3 months ago

England waste no time to seal South Africa series win

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England will play three-day Test decider with South Africa after tourists rule out extra day's play
2 years, 4 months ago

England will play three-day Test decider with South Africa after tourists rule out extra day's play

Daily Mail  

England’s deciding Test will go ahead at the Kia Oval on Saturday, but only after South Africa refused to extend the match by a day in an attempt to make up for lost time. South Africa coach Mark Boucher looks on at the Kia Oval ahead of the deciding Test match South Africa cited ‘managing workloads’ for their decision, but …

England vs South Africa: 'Mind-blowing', Proteas great Mike Procter impressed by hosts ahead of Test series
2 years, 4 months ago

England vs South Africa: 'Mind-blowing', Proteas great Mike Procter impressed by hosts ahead of Test series

Firstpost  

England had won just one of their 17 previous Tests before their new red-ball leadership duo took charge this season. London: South Africa great Mike Procter hopes England’s “mind-blowing” approach to Test cricket under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum is a sign of things to come as they prepare to face his native Proteas in a three-match series. …

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