Springboks
Brumbies' brilliant start sinks Sharks
Mar 16, 2013 13:37 EDT
A superb first-half team effort set up Brumbies of Australia for a 29-10 triumph over Sharks of South Africa in a surprisingly one-sided Super 15 clash Saturday.
South African Claassen gets first start for France
Mar 14, 2013 12:55 EDT
South African born flanker Antonie Claassen was named on Thursday to get his first start for France in their final Six Nations match against Scotland at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Wallaby Genia back after six months out
Mar 11, 2013 23:47 EDT
Former Wallaby captain Will Genia confirmed his return to the game after six months out with a knee injury, saying he would start for the Queensland Reds against Western Force at the weekend.
Brumbies power on in Super 15 as Chiefs falter
Mar 10, 2013 04:50 EDT
Jake White's ACT Brumbies swept aside the New South Wales Waratahs to extend their lead at the top of rugby's Super 15 series as defending champions Waikato Chiefs lost for the first time this weekend.
Brumbies power on in Super 15 as Chiefs falter
Mar 09, 2013 22:00 EST
Jake White's ACT Brumbies swept aside the New South Wales Waratahs to extend their lead at the top of rugby's Super 15 series as defending champions Waikato Chiefs lost for the first time this weekend.
Lambie stars as Sharks grind out victory
Mar 09, 2013 14:51 EST
Patrick Lambie scored all the points for Coastal Sharks as they ground out a 21-12 victory over Southern Kings Saturday in a fiery, try-less Super 15 clash.
Pocock's Wallaby blow as Brumbies crush Super 15 rivals
Mar 09, 2013 07:58 EST
Wallaby breakdown ace David Pocock could miss this year's home series against the British and Irish Lions with a serious knee injury as the ACT Brumbies crushed Australian Super 15 rivals NSW Waratahs on Saturday.
Parisse cleared to face England in Six Nations
Mar 06, 2013 10:48 EST
Influential Italy captain Sergio Parisse was on Wednesday cleared to face England in the Six Nations on Sunday.
Bulls confirm Steyn move to Stade Francais
Mar 04, 2013 07:16 EST
Northern Bulls confirmed Monday that star fly-half Morne Steyn will join French club Stade Francais at the end of October on a three-year contract.
Sharks star Lambie wins battle of the boot
Mar 02, 2013 14:56 EST
Patrick Lambie won the battle of the boot against Joe Pietersen Saturday to give Sharks a 12-6 victory over Western Stormers in a fiery, forward-dominated Super 15 clash.
Sharks withstand Cheetahs comeback to triumph
Feb 23, 2013 13:12 EST
Coastal Sharks withstood a brave second half comeback by Central Cheetahs to win a Super 15 opening round clash 29-22 Saturday.
On-form Steyn kicks Bulls to victory
Feb 22, 2013 15:59 EST
Morne Steyn kicked six penalties and converted an opportunist Chiliboy Ralepelle try to give Northern Bulls a 25-17 win against Western Stormers Friday in an all-South African Super 15 opening round match.
Super 15 champs Chiefs hit by injuries
Feb 21, 2013 21:05 EST
Injuries to four key players and the return of star centre Sonny Bill Williams to rugby league have put the Waikato Chiefs on the back foot as they prepare to open their Super 15 title defence on Friday.
Toulon bounce back to thrash Montpellier
Feb 16, 2013 15:41 EST
Top 14 leaders Toulon responded brilliantly to their humiliating 41-0 defeat by Bordeaux-Begles last weekend by thrashing high-flying Montpellier 51-6 on Saturday.
Saint-Andre delivers a surprise with Claassen pick
Feb 11, 2013 13:02 EST
South African-born flanker Antonie Claassen on Monday was called up by coach Philippe Saint-Andre for the 23-strong French squad to prepare for the Six Nations match against England at Twickenham on February 23.
Bakkies Botha back in Toulon group
Feb 07, 2013 12:34 EST
Toulon's South African lock Bakkies Botha will be back in action after almost two months on the sidelines for the clash with Bordeaux on Saturday and has insisted he will come back "stronger".
Robshaw reveals hurt of captaincy criticism
Jan 21, 2013 21:42 EST
England captain Chris Robshaw admitted he'd been laid low by the flak he encountered after some questionable decision-making during the 2012 end-of-year-internationals.
Springbok star Habana joins Toulon
Jan 11, 2013 08:17 EST
Springbok and Western Stormers wing Bryan Habana confirmed Friday he would join French club Toulon after the 2013 Super 15 season.
Springboks to visit France after four-year gap
Jan 09, 2013 08:36 EST
South Africa will play Scotland, Wales and France in a November tour to Europe, the national rugby union association said Wednesday.
International desire driving Kockott out of Castres
Jan 08, 2013 13:08 EST
Rory Kockott has admitted his yearning for international honours, be they with France or his native South Africa, was behind his desire to leave his current club Castres at the end of the season.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Union | South African Rugby Union | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Springboks, Springbokke, Boks, Bokke, Amabokoboko | ||
| Emblem(s) | the Springbok and the Protea | ||
| Coach(es) |  Peter de Villiers | ||
| Captain(s) | John Smit | ||
| Most caps | Percy Montgomery (102) | ||
| Top scorer | Percy Montgomery (893) | ||
| Most tries | Joost van der Westhuizen (38) | ||
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| First international | |||
South Africa 0 - 4 British Isles (30 July 1891) | |||
| Largest win | |||
South Africa 134 - 3  Uruguay(11 June 2005) | |||
| Worst defeat | |||
 England 53 - 3 South Africa (23 November 2002) | |||
| World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 4 (First in 1995) | ||
| Best result | Champions, 1995 and 2007 | ||
