Top matches of 2015: 2) Japan stun South Africa
December 29, 2015 (20:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Japan's new lucky number is 888 and Brighton is their place of choice.Three years of training to beat the Springboks, as indefatigable skipper Michael Leitch described it, came together as a feverish crowd watched the 1000-to-one... More...

Rugby: John Mitchell blocked from Stormers coaching post by South African rugby boss
December 21, 2015 (01:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
The boss of South African rugby has admitted he blocked the appointment of former All Black coach John Mitchell as Eddie Jones' replacement at the Stormers Super Rugby franchise.South African Rugby Union president Oregan Hoskins... More...

South Africa claim home 7s win
December 14, 2015 (11:30) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
South Africa recorded a 29-14 win over Argentina in the Cape Town Sevens for a third successive tournament win on home soil. More...

South Africa secure home win at Cape Town 7s
December 14, 2015 (01:15) [ Indexed from ESPN Scrum ]
South Africa secure home win at Cape Town 7s More...

South Africa wins Cape Town Sevens tournament
December 13, 2015 (20:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) " Rosko Specman and Seabelo Senatla scored two tries apiece as South Africa beat Argentina 29-14 in the Cup final to win the Cape Town Sevens on Sunday.While the Blitzboks' physicality had been a major... More...

South Africa secure home win at Cape Town 7s
December 13, 2015 (19:30) [ Indexed from ESPN Scrum ]
South Africa secure home win at Cape Town 7s More...

Kenya defeat South Africa and Canada stun New Zealand
December 13, 2015 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN Scrum ]
Kenya defeat South Africa and Canada stun New Zealand More...

Rugby: Sad day for South African rugby - Hansen
December 04, 2015 (04:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
World Cup-winning coach Steve Hansen says England have made a "mistake" and that it's a "sad day" for South African rugby.Hansen, fresh from escorting the Webb Ellis Cup around New Zealand, has given his backing to the two high-profile... More...

Meyer quits as South Africa coach
December 03, 2015 (10:46) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Heyneke Meyer resigns as the head coach of South Africa after leading the Springboks to the World Cup semi-finals. More...

Rugby: Concerns continue for South African conference
December 03, 2015 (01:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Everything continues to look and sound rosy in the South African section of Super rugby.The Kings have lost their coach, the Stormers are uncertain about John Mitchell and the Japanese side can't find anyone to lead their group.While... More...

South African union takes charge of broke Super Rugby team
November 17, 2015 (17:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) " The South Africa Rugby Union is taking control of the Southern Kings Super Rugby team, which is broke and hasn't been able to pay players and officials their October salaries.SARU says it is stepping... More...

Carter recounts violent incidents in South Africa
November 14, 2015 (13:15) [ Indexed from ESPN Scrum ]
Carter recounts violent incidents in South Africa More...

Ireland to tour South Africa in '16 for 1st time in 12 years
November 06, 2015 (18:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
DUBLIN (AP) " Ireland will play the Springboks three times in June during its first tour of South Africa in 12 years.On consecutive Saturdays, the Irish and Boks will meet in Cape Town on June 11, Johannesburg on June 18, and Port... More...

South Africa to host Ireland for three-Test series
November 06, 2015 (16:00) [ Indexed from ESPN Scrum ]
South Africa to host Ireland for three-Test series More...

Habana in South Africa sevens training squad
November 04, 2015 (15:15) [ Indexed from ESPN Scrum ]
Habana in South Africa sevens training squad More...

South Africa coach Meyer's position to be reviewed
November 02, 2015 (18:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) " Heyneke Meyer's performance as head coach of the Springboks will be reviewed next month, when the South African Rugby Union will decide whether to extend his contract.SARU said Monday its top officials... More...

South Africa finishes 3rd at Rugby World Cup
October 30, 2015 (23:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
LONDON (AP) " South Africa finished third in the Rugby World Cup after beating Argentina 24-13 at Olympic Stadium on Friday.___South Africa 24 (JP Pietersen, Eben Etzebeth tries; Handre Pollard conversion, 4 penalties), Argentina... More...

Rugby World Cup 2015 live updates: South Africa v Argentina
October 30, 2015 (21:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Live updates and stats from the Rugby World Cup bronze final between South Africa and Argentina More...

South Africa name strong side
October 29, 2015 (11:15) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer is determined to end the Rugby World Cup on a high as he selected the strongest possible line-up for his side's third-place play-off against Argentina. More...

South Africa name strong side
October 28, 2015 (19:46) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer is determined to end the Rugby World Cup on a high as he selected the strongest possible line-up for his side's third-place play-off against Argentina. More...