Sevens Boks rested and ready 2005-12-08 23:43:47
The Springbok Sevens team go into the first day of the George Sevens tournament feeling relaxed and confident.Full Story...
Positives and negatives from the rugby season 2005-12-08 02:54:56
With the rugby season now something of the past, Jacques van der Westhuyzen takes a look at some of the highlights and lowlights of 2005.Full Story...
Dear Jake... 2005-12-06 21:14:30
Reporter Jacques van der Westhuyzen writes an open letter to Springbok coach Jake White.Full Story...
Juries back in SA Sevens squad 2005-12-06 19:49:36
Fabian Juries, who missed the Dubai Sevens tournament because of personal reasons, is back in the Springbok Sevens squad for the South African leg of the series.Full Story...
White gives 2005 Boks 70% pass mark 2005-12-04 04:01:33
So what has it all told us, this South African version of Jules Verne's journey around the world? Well, that the Springboks are one of only three sides with a realistic chance of winning the 2007 World Cup in France, reckons Peter Bills.Full Story...
Treu promises better showing at home 2005-12-03 06:19:22
Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu has vowed his team will pick up their play for the second leg of the World Sevens Series in George.Full Story...
Winners and sinners of the year-end tour 2005-12-03 04:20:37
A look at the player ratings for the recent tour of Argentina, Wales and France gives a good idea of where the Springboks might have fallen down on their end-of-year assignmentFull Story...
The curse of the big away games 2005-12-03 04:21:22
It is now eight long years since the Springboks have beaten one of the northern hemisphere's big two - England and France - away from home, writes Gavin Rich.Full Story...
Springboks crash out of Sevens Series 2005-12-02 10:54:27
South Africa's Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens tournament aspirations have ended after being beaten by a classy Fijian side.Full Story...
Injury worries for Bok Sevens team 2005-12-02 00:36:48
The Springbok Sevens side could be forced to start their Dubai Sevens quarterfinal match Australia without several key players.Full Story...
Boks grind out result against Aussies 2005-12-02 03:18:50
The Springboks team have advanced to the semifinal of the Dubai Sevens with a win over Australia.Full Story...
Baby Boks prepare for defence of world title 2005-12-02 05:44:22
South Africa Under-19 coach Eugene Eloff has invited 50 players to a training camp as part of preparations for the defence of his team's IRB World Championship title.Full Story...
Bok Sevens team suffer big blow 2005-12-01 00:10:18
The Springbok Sevens team will have to do without Fabian Juries during the Dubai Sevens tournament: the player has been ruled out of the competition after his wife gave birth prematurely.Full Story...
'Dirty Boks' debate rears its ugly head again 2005-11-30 03:43:51
South Africa captain John Smit's six-week ban for elbowing an opponent during the Test against France has once again opened up the debate about whether the Springboks are a "dirty team". Dale Granger reports...Full Story...
Smit ban a big blow to Sharks 2005-11-29 23:10:17
The Sharks will have to do without the services of John Smit in the first three matches of the Super 14: the Springbok captain has been suspended for six weeks for using an elbow during the Test against France.Full Story...
Bok captain Smit gets six-week ban 2005-11-29 11:55:07
South Africa rugby captain John Smit has received a six-week ban for striking French counterpart Jerome Thion and fracturing his larynx in the 26-20 defeat in Paris.Full Story...
French media bay for Bok blood 2005-11-28 22:46:35
The French media have put pressure on the International Rugby Board to ban Springbok skipper John Smit for a lengthy period after his elbow on France counterpart Jerome Thion during the Test in Chantilly.Full Story...
White's update on where his team stands 2005-11-28 03:20:25
Springbok coach Jake White has backed his young team to learn from the mistakes they made during the loss against France in Chantilly.Full Story...
Bok coach backs his skipper 2005-11-28 00:06:23
Springbok captain John Smit has received coach Jake White's backing after he was cited for elbowing France counterpart Jerome Thion during the Test in Chantilly.Full Story...
Boks' weak points highlighted 2005-11-27 23:06:11
The Springboks' loss against France showed how vital players Ricky Januarie, Fourie du Preez, Jaco van der Westhuyzen, André Pretorius and Ashwin Willemse are to the Bok cause, writes Stephen Nell.Full Story...
Boks return home to reality 2005-11-28 04:59:06
The Springbok squad - minus coach Jake White and captain John Smit - have arrived back on home soil virtually unnoticed.Full Story...
No more playing the victim for Boks - White 2005-11-27 01:52:19
Springbok coach Jake White has blamed the inexperience of his team and simple errors - that give away vital points - for their defeat against France.Full Story...
French leave Springboks out in the cold 2005-11-26 23:17:17
The Springboks have suffered a crushing defeat against France, who made their attacking intent clear right from the fifth minute.Full Story...
Venter urges Boks to go for crushing victory 2005-11-26 03:20:53
Former hard man of Bok rugby Andre Venter has told the Springboks how to beat the French in Paris - crush them in body and spirit.Full Story...
'Tall, blond No 6' must pressurise Michalek 2005-11-25 03:56:23
Springbok flank Schalk Burger has been assigned to "harass" France flyhalf Frederic Michalak during the Boks' final Test on their end-of-year tour at Stade de France.Full Story...
Bok team is here to stay, says White 2005-11-25 09:49:44
The present South Africa side should still be the one that represents the 1995 World Cup winners in the 2007 renewal, coach Jake White has said.Full Story...
Bosman's French assignment 2005-11-24 23:09:22
After a fairly successful debut against an off-colour Wales team, young flyhalf Meyer Bosman will get his first taste of what it's like to play against a backline with flair at international level when the Springboks take on France.Full Story...
Springboks are the kings of the Grand Slam 2005-11-25 01:02:19
With four Grand Slam wins behind their name, the Springboks are undoubtedly the No 1 side when it comes to beating the "Home Nations" on a single tour.Full Story...
Habana honoured by his peers 2005-11-24 23:41:43
New Zealand flyhalf Daniel Carter has been voted international player of the year by the International Rugby Players Association and South Africa wing Bryan Habana scooped the newcomer of the year award.Full Story...
Os du Randt: the real prop idol 2005-11-24 04:49:45
More than a decade after pulling the Springbok jersey over his head for the first time, prop Os du Randt is still playing the game like he made his debut just yesterday. Stephen Nell speaks to the Bok No 1 ahead of the Test against France...Full Story...
Laporte's simple plan to counter Bok threat 2005-11-24 10:55:37
France coach Bernard Laporte has a simple plan to counter South Africa: keep hold of the ball.Full Story...
Paulse is Boks' secret defensive weapon 2005-11-23 22:54:33
Wing Breyton Paulse has not only been included in the Springbok team for the Test against France for his ability with ball in hand, but also for his defensive qualities, writes Stephen Nell.Full Story...
Boks get down to business 2005-11-23 03:46:56
After taking a day off to do some sightseeing in France, the Springboks got back into the swing of things with a hard - and sometimes heated - training session.Full Story...
Springboks recall Paulse for France Test 2005-11-23 10:48:21
South Africa is hoping to use Breyton Paulse's experience and local knowledge to good effectas the Springbok's prepare to play France in Paris.Full Story...
Boks must be prepared to gamble, says Krige 2005-11-23 00:46:12
Former Springbok skipper Corné Krige says coach Jake White should expose more players to international rugby - even if it means losing a match - if the country is to stand any chance of winning the 2007 World Cup.Full Story...
French flair the yardstick for Boks 2005-11-22 23:04:30
Springbok assistant coach Allister Coetzee believes France's backline can be better than the All Blacks' back division when they click.Full Story...
Paulse returns to Bok team 2005-11-23 06:38:21
Springbok coach Jake White has made two changes to his side for the Test against France in Chantilly.Full Story...
Springboks boosted as Monty is cleared 2005-11-22 22:51:36
Percy Montgomery will be available for selection for the Test against France: the Springbok fullback has escaped further punishment for his red card against Wales.Full Story...
I'm just a plain boerseun, says Bakkies 2005-11-22 03:45:56
Three years after making a forgettable Springbok debut against France, Bakkies Botha will get a chance to show how far he has come. The big lock speaks to Stephen Nell about life in the Bok camp and shares details about the last time he punched a team-mate...Full Story...
Breyton warns Boks to be wary 2005-11-22 02:07:06
Springbok wing Breyton Paulse has warned his team-mates to expect a different France side to the one they beat in a two-Test series earlier in the season.Full Story...
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