The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has contacted the South African Rugby Players’ Association (SARPA) to express its surprise and alarm at their representation of the Springbok conditioning programme.
SARU shares their disappointment that certain contracted players are unable to currently enjoy much-needed match practice. However, their release is a gross distortion of the facts as [...]

The countdown to the Springboks’ defence of the Rugby World Cup begins in earnest today – precisely one year out from the tournament kick-off. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) unveiled its Unite 2011 campaign, appealing to all South Africans to get behind the team as the clock begins to tick away.
The 2011 tournament opens [...]

Fly-half Aaron Cruden will make his first start for New Zealand in Saturday’s final Tri-Nations match against Australia in Sydney.
Cruden has won five caps as a substitute but he replaces Dan Carter, who is recovering from ankle surgery.
Israel Dagg will start on the left wing in place of Joe Rokocoko and Piri Weepu replaces Jimmy [...]

The South African Rugby Union confirmed on Tuesday that all the contracted Springboks will undertake a conditioning programme for the next four weeks and will be withdrawn from their Absa Currie Cup squads until 6 October.
All non-contracted Springboks are available immediately for their provinces. The arrangement has been made in consultation and with agreement with [...]

Regular competition against top ranked countries is a priority for the South African Women’s rugby team if it wants to compete at a much higher level at the next Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2014.
Denver Wannies, coach of the SA Women’s team, praised the high quality of rugby teams such as New Zealand, England, France [...]

The South African Women’s rugby team launched a great second-half comeback but it was not enough to overcome Wales, who won this Women’s Rugby World Cup play-off match for ninth place 29-17 at Guildford in England.
Wales led 17-0 at halftime, scoring two quick tries just before the break when South Africa had two players off [...]

The annual review of the Springboks’ performance in the Vodacom Tri-Nations will be scheduled as per normal with Springbok coach Peter de Villiers for later this month. The review will include all aspects of Springbok performance.
“All rugby followers are extremely disappointed with results in the Vodacom Tri-Nations, as are the Springbok team and management, of [...]

Australian hooker Saia Fainga’a was suspended for two weeks on Sunday after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle during the Tri Nations match between South Africa and Australia at Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Fainga’a was cited by SANZAR Citing Commissioner Steve Hinds for an alleged tip tackle on Springbok replacement lock Flip van der [...]

The Springboks made an impressive comeback after another shocking first half, but this time fell short and failed to close the game as the Wallabies beat them 41-39 at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein.
The Boks trailed 13-31 at half-time and fought back to lead 39-38 with only 30 seconds remaining on the clock. Referee Wayne Barnes [...]

Mandisa Williams, the SA Women’s rugby captain, has her urged her team mates to deliver their best performance of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010 when they play Wales on Sunday in their last tournament fixture at Guildford in England.
The teams square off in a play-off for ninth position and the encounter is a [...]