Weather Tonight: 9°c Partly Cloudy Night Morning: 14°c Light rain

News

HEADLINES:
RSS

Springboks

Related topics: 

Latest articles

Saracens fan wins £250,000 with one kick

18.11.09
Saracens defeated world champions South Africa 24-23 and handed over a cheque to one of their fans for £250,000 during an extraordinary night at Wembley Stadium... more

Brendan Venter shows no mercy to countrymen

17.11.09
Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter will ensure his players are fired up for their clash with South Africa at Wembley after being accused of "unethical behaviour" by opposite number Peter de Villiers... more

‘Beast’ banned from playing for the South Africa

13.11.09
Confusion surroundeds the international future of South Africa prop Tendai Mtawarira after it emerged he may not be eligible to play for the Springboks... more

Saracens set to take on South Africa at Wembley

29.09.09
Saracens are returning to Wembley to face world champions South Africa on 17 November in a bid to increase their fan base... more

When does a woman become a man?

21.08.09
The gender row over the new 800m women’s champion is no surprise as the sexes have been getting closer for years... more

Leicester get chance to dig claws into South Africa

06.08.09
South Africa will play Leicester at Welford Road on 6 November after the friendly was approved by the Rugby Football Union... more

Schalk Brits is happy to turn his back on Boks for Saracens

05.08.09
Schalk Brits will join the rest of his new Saracens team-mates to watch South Africa tackle Australia on Saturday, adamant he was right to sever his links with the Springboks... more

South Africa to accept Saracens match offer

24.07.09
Saracens are lining up a lucrative mid-week clash with World champions South Africa, which could be played at either Stamford Bridge or Craven Cottage on 2 December... more

Ian McGeechan warms to global laws as Lions roar home

06.07.09
Rugby union: Ian McGeechan believes rugby fans can look forward to an outstanding season next term thanks to the major rule changes which helped the series to be a success... more

Shane Williams hails Lions experience

06.07.09
Rugby union: Shane Williams will fly home tonight after playing his part in "a fantastic tour" of South Africa... more

Paul O'Connell's desperate for Lions to go out on a high

02.07.09
Rugby union: Paul O'Connell insists he can rouse his battered and bruised Lions to salvage some pride in the final Test of their gruelling six-week tour of South Africa... more

Ugo Monye's back as Lions ring changes for final assault

02.07.09
Rugby union: Ugo Monye has been given a shot at redemption after being recalled to the British & Irish Lions side for the third and final Test at Kings Park... more

If you don't like rough stuff take up ballet, says Boks coach de Villiers

29.06.09
South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has told the Lions they should take up ballet if they couldn't handle the blood and thunder of rugby and accused them of being bad losers... more

Personal praise can't numb the anguish of our collective defeat

29.06.09
I would gladly swap my man of the match medal if it meant the Lions were still in the series... more

Jamie Roberts is key man as Lions aim to level test series

26.06.09
Lions second test preview: Jamie Roberts carries the hopes of four rugby nations on his broad shoulders against South Africa in Pretoria knowing that history doesn't treat Lions failure kindly... more

I feel more of a lamb than a Lion as the nerves set in

26.06.09
It took me some time to settle down after being told I would be making my first appearance in a Lions Test after 12 years of wondering if it was ever going to happen... more

Lions have to tame the 'Beast' to rule jungle

26.06.09
Tendai the 'Beast' Mtawarira is, by common consent, the front row forward the Lions will have to tame if they are to win tomorrow's Second Test against the Springboks. Fat chance... more

Victor Matfield calls for altitude slickness

26.06.09
Victor Matfield, who led the Bulls to Super 14 glory at Loftus Versfeld, is confident altitude and the vociferous local fans will be major factors in South Africa's favour... more

Nathan Hines banned after late try denies Lions

24.06.09
Rugby union: Scot to miss crucial Second Test after being banned for a dangerous tackle during Lions' 13-13 draw with the young Springboks... more

Schalk Burger is back to give South Africa even more bite

23.06.09
Rugby union: South Africa's pack will be even stronger against the Lions after Schalk Burger was named in the XV for the Second Test... more

Under fire Peter De Villiers says First Test criticism is racist

23.06.09
Rugby union: Peter de Villiers launched an extraordinary defence of his tactics as he hit back at the "racist" critics who blasted him over the basic errors which almost cost South Africa the First Test... more

Shane Williams eager to shine for Lions but refuses to sink claws into rival Ugo Monye

22.06.09
Rugby union: Shane Williams has refused to criticise Ugo Monye for failing to score two tries against South Africa but admitted he has an eye on the Harlequins wing’s Test spot... more

Victor Matfield wary of wounded Lions

22.06.09
Rugby union: Victor Matfield has hailed the British and Irish Lions' "character" after their gripping first Test fightback against South Africa... more

Rugby chiefs say prices too high as tickets go unsold

19.06.09
Rugby union: South African rugby chiefs today admitted they had priced tickets too high for the Lions First Test in Durban, which has left 2,000 unsold... more

Paul O'Connell has to lead Lions from the front

19.06.09
Rugby union: Skipper must show that he is worth his place in the Lions team if the tourists are to win the First Test against the Boks... more

The Raging Bull Phil Vickery is ready to roar for Lions

17.06.09
Rugby union: England stalwart Phil Vickery’s almost certain to be named at tight-head for the First Test against South Africa after making himself impossible to ignore... more

Schalk Burger out for South Africa

16.06.09
Rugby union: The Lions have received a major boost with the news that South Africa’s Schalk Burger has been ruled out of the First Test with a calf injury... more

This is a country full of contrast and a little hurt

05.06.09
Rugby union: South Africans are so enthusiastic and energetic, yet I find it amazing that some of the locals want the Lions to beat the Springboks... more

Warren Gatland predicts Springboks won't be ready

26.05.09
Rugby union: Warren Gatland, the Lions forwards coach, believes his side's South African hosts could go into next month's three-Test series without enough match practice... more

We want revenge because Lions pain still hurts us, insists Francois Pienaar

20.05.09
Rugby union: Francois Pienaar has warned the Lions they will face a country desperate for revenge when they arrive in South Africa... more

More related topics: Springboks and

NewsSportShowbiz

Latest pictures



Don't Miss

Steamy scenes for Purnell in Turkish bath

Scheming over the future of the Labour Party continues even in the most unlikely places

All stories

Promotions

Environmental initiatives

Find out how you can help to meet the challenges of climate change in London.


The Open University

Every year The Open University helps thousands of professionals progress in their careers.


Win the Best Seats

In London theatre when you vote for your favourite celebrity spec wearer.


Breast Cancer Care

Donate £1 and leave a message of support for a loved one in the Swarovski Garden of Wishes.


Win an iPodTouch

With Courvoisier when you share your thoughts on this week's cocktail.