Springbok legend Frans Steyn appointed new Cheetahs Director of Rugby
The Cheetahs have appointed Springbok legend Frans Steyn as their new Director of Rugby, it was confirmed on Sunday.
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Bemand hails Ireland 'machines' after WXV victory
Scott Bemand compared his Ireland side to "machines" as they made it two from two at the WXV3 with a comprehensive victory over Colombia.
Kolisi proud of Springboks after 'ugly' semi-final win over England
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said he was "really proud" of his team after they came from behind to beat England 16-15 in an "ugly" semi-final at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Pollard’s late penalty sends South Africa into Rugby World Cup final
PARIS: Replacement flyhalf Handre Pollard kicked a last-gasp penalty as South Africa somehow found a way to get past a dominant England on Saturday and claim a 16-15 victory that sent them into a World Cup final against fellow triple champions New Zealand.
Pollard gamble pays off for South Africa
PARIS : An injury to hooker Malcolm Marx early in the Rugby World Cup threatened a major blow to South Africa’s hopes of retaining the title but the opportunity to call up Handre Pollard was a gamble that paid off handsomely in Saturday’s semi-final.
Farrell 'proud' as England edged out in Paris
England captain Owen Farrell insisted the future was bright for Steve Borthwick's men despite their narrow semi-final loss to South Africa in Paris.
Boks back in final after last-gasp win over England
Replacement out-half Handre Pollard kicked a last-gasp penalty as South Africa somehow found a way to get past a dominant England on Saturday and claim a one-point victory that sent them into a World Cup final against fellow triple champions New Zealand.
Relief for South Africa with credit to England after 'ugly' performance
PARIS : South Africa were relieved to emerge with the narrowest of victories over England in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final, bemoaning an error-filled performance and admitting their unfancied opponents outplayed them for large parts of a nail-biting contest.