Boks set to face France

January 5, 2009

The Springboks will play France on their 2009 end of year tour. The last time the Boks faced France was in 2006 at Newlands where they produced a solid performance to win 36-26 and set in motion what would become a nightmare year for Jake White’s men. The French will play the Springboks on November [...]

The Planet Rugby Awards 2008

December 29, 2008

It's that time of year again when we reward all those kind enough to have provided entertainment over the past 12 months, wittingly or not!"

A glance back at 2008 - Part Two

December 29, 2008

If 2008 did not exactly reach the peaks of 2007, it didn't disappoint for intrigue either. There were no World Cups, few extraordinary moments, few moments of pure drama to remember, but plenty of events that will be recalled further down the line as moments that may have defined the years to come. Certainly it will be remembered as the year the south pulled clear again in terms of performance and ability. But why?"

A glance back at 2008 - Part One

December 28, 2008

If 2008 did not exactly reach the peaks of 2007, it didn't disappoint for intrigue either. There were no World Cups, few extraordinary moments, few moments of pure drama to remember, but plenty of events that will be recalled further down the line as moments that may have defined the years to come. Certainly it will be remembered as the year the south pulled clear again in terms of performance and ability. But why?"

Bok coaches pass 2008 test

December 19, 2008

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers and his assistants Gary Gold and Dick Muir can rest easy over the Christmas break after passing their year-end reviews with flying colours."

Dollie not quite a Brumby yet

December 17, 2008

Former South Africa U21 fly-half Isma-eel Dollie is temporarily, or maybe permanently, lost to South African rugby after signing a one-year contract with the Brumbies Academy in Canberra."

SANZAR chooses Merit Panel

December 15, 2008

The Merit Panel of referees to take charge of next season's Super 14 matches was confirmed on Monday, and with it came the news that a similar Merit Panel system may be applied to Test matches in future."

Bok Sevens welcome youngsters

December 15, 2008

Five newcomers were added to the Springbok Sevens training squad who assembled in Cape Town on Monday for their week long training camp in preparation for the next two IRB Sevens World Series tournaments."

Lions rope in Rowntree

December 11, 2008

Former England prop Graham Rowntree has joined the British & Irish Lions coaching staff as a scrum coach. Head coach Ian McGeechan has added Rowntree to his already impressive team of coaches which includes Warren Gatland (forwards), Shaun Edwards (defence) and Rob Howley (backs). McGeechan said the scrum will be fiercely contested and vitally important to [...]

Williams: Gap is closing

December 10, 2008

Shane Williams believes the northern hemisphere are gaining ground on their southern rivals while stating that the Lions have the ability to beat the Boks. The IRB Player of the Year feels despite the results saying otherwise – the European countries only won one Test in November against the Tri-Nations teams – that the gap between [...]

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