2008 November | Springbok Rugby Blog

International round-up

November 24, 2008

Japan enjoyed a second success over America on Saturday, winning 32-17 in Tokyo’s Prince Chichibu Stadium.

Japan double up against the Eagles

November 23, 2008

Having won the first Test last week Japan made it two from two against the USA Eagles on Saturday, beating them 32-17 at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Ground.

All to play for this weekend

November 19, 2008

Argentina may currently occupy fourth position in the IRB World Rankings, but were they to lose to Ireland at Croke Park this weekend then they could lose that position to England, France or Wales depending on results elsewhere.

All to play for this weekend

November 19, 2008

Argentina may currently occupy fourth position in the IRB World Rankings, but were they to lose to Ireland at Croke Park this weekend then they could lose that position to England, France or Wales depending on results elsewhere.

Japan prevail over USA

November 16, 2008

Japan defeated the United States 29-19 in the first Test of a two-match series thanks to four Ryan Nicholas penalties on Sunday.

World Cup weekend and other matches

November 14, 2008

As well as those matches profiled elsewhere, Europe’s lower echelons have also been abuzz with activity over the past fortnight, and this weekend is no exception.

Johnson names US touring squad

November 11, 2008

US coach Scott Johnson has named a touring party of 27 to go for two Tests in Japan over the next fortnight, with a strong forward bias in the selection.

England leapfrog Pumas in rankings

November 10, 2008

France’s 12-6 win over Argentina in Marseilles on Saturday sees Les Bleus to climb one spot in the IRB ranking and allowed England to leapfrog the Pumas into fourth place.

Scrum V in 2 minutes

November 7, 2008

The best action and pithiest comments from Scrum V