National teams

Lewis Moody backs Martin Johnson's England to defy critics against All Blacks

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | yesterday

Lewis Moody the England flanker has vowed Martin Johnson's side will defy their critics against the All Blacks.

England v New Zealand match preview

The Independent (Free subscription) | yesterday

England entertain the All Blacks at Twickenham this Saturday in what some are calling a make-or-break Test for coach Martin Johnson.

Mallet full of praise for De Villiers

Mail & Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday

Italy's South African coach Nick Mallett has paid tribute to his countryman and Springboks opposite number Peter de Villiers ahead of Saturday's Test.

Lions tour bulged our pockets

IOL (Free subscription) | yesterday

The rugby series between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions boosted the South Africa economy to the tune of almost R1,5bn.

Carter still the All Blacks danger man as England play weighting game

Sports news (Free subscription) | yesterday

As England prepare for heavy duty at Twickenham, Dan Hipkiss defends the selection of Ayoola Erinle as his centre partner.

Anthem recorded for Boks' match against Italy

The Star (Free subscription) | yesterday

Udine: After Ras Dumisani's butchering of the national anthem in Toulouse last Friday, the management of the Springboks are leaving nothing to chance for tomorrow's match against Italy.

• Bok managers to press play to avoid another anthem debacle - Cape Times

A Beastly affair for SA sport

Mail & Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday

Sports Minister Makhenkesi Stofile has stirred up a hornets’ nest over the selection of Zimbabwean national Tendai Mtawarira for the Springboks.

Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika recorded for Boks' match

The Star (Free subscription) | yesterday

Following the fiasco of Ras Dumisani's butchering of South Africa's national anthem in Toulouse last Friday, the management of the Springboks are leaving nothing to chance for tomorrow's match against Italy.

Preview: Italy vs Springboks

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | yesterday

Keo.co.za analyses the key match ups of Saturday’s Test in Udine and picks a winner. If everything had gone to plan, the Boks would be heading to Udine with three wins from as many tour matches. In that event, coach Peter de Villiers would’ve had the luxury of resting his key players or alternatively giving the [...]

Smit happy with Paddy decision

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | yesterday

John Smit backed Paddy O’Brien’s criticism of Stuart Dickinson’s performance, but doesn’t believe there will be anything like that from Alain Rolland in Udine. O’Brien publicly derided Dickinson for his officiating in Italy’s Test against the All Blacks, a move which upset coach Peter de Villiers. The Boks have submitted detailed complaints to O’Brien before,...

Du Preez faces daunting debut

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | yesterday

Springbok debuts don’t come much tougher than fronting Martin Castrogiovanni, and Wian du Preez is acutely aware of this. The Italian powerhouse tighthead decimated the Springbok scrum while playing for Leicester a fortnight ago, and followed that with a commanding performance against the All Blacks last weekend. He has built a reputation as one of the [...]

ARU back Dickinson

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | yesterday

The ARU have called for consistency after Stuart Dickinson was heavily criticised by IRB manager of referees Paddy O’Brien. O’Brien publicly slammed Dickinson for his handling of the match between Italy and the All Blacks last weekend, saying the Australian referee’s interpretation of the scrum laws was incorrect and this allowed Italy to have the upper [...]

Bulls’ Boks for BaaBaas

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | yesterday

The Bulls’ Springbok trio of Bryan Habana, Victor Matfield and Fourie du Preez have been selected for the Barbarians to face the All Blacks. They will be joined by the Australia duo of Matt Giteau and Rocky Elsom as well as Wales’ Jamie Roberts and Andy Powell. The match is scheduled 5 December at Twickenham. All Blacks [...]

• Elsom, Giteau to play for Barbarians - News.com.au
• Elsom, Giteau in Barbarians - News.com.au

Rokocoko can win back Test place: Hansen

Sydney Morning Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday

All Blacks attack coach Steve Hansen says Joe Rokocoko can win back his Test rugby place - provided he improves his kicking game and aerial skills.

England must move wide and keep the ball in hand to combat All Black threat | Shaun Edwards

The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday

Martin Johnson's team were never going to overwhelm Argentina so any win against New Zealand would do very nicely Sorry, but I'm mystified at the fuss. What did people expect? England, minus a hatful of first-choice players, lost to Australia, but then again the rankings say the Wallabies are the third best side in the world. Then England beat Argentina and in that respect you could argue that they...

Tri Nations Rugby 29 August Live

curriecup | 29/08/2009

The Tri nation Rugby Series starts on the 18th of July through the 19th of September 2009, the three contesting teams are the Wallabies from Australia, the Springboks from South Africa and the All Blacks from New Zealand. By subscribing to the following web site, you will be able to watch the games online live streaming or watch it at your convenience. Watch Tri Nations 2009 Rugby Live Streaming Tri...

Tri Nations Rugby Live Online Internet Tv Streaming

curriecup | 29/08/2009

The Tri nation Rugby Series starts on the 18th of July through the 19th of September 2009, the three contesting teams are the Wallabies from Australia, the Springboks from South Africa and the All Blacks from New Zealand. By subscribing to the following web site, you will be able to watch the games online live streaming or watch it at your convenience. Watch Tri Nations 2009 Rugby Live Streaming Tri...

Tri Nations Rugby Live Streaming

curriecup | 29/08/2009

The Tri nation Rugby Series starts on the 18th of July through the 19th of September 2009, the three contesting teams are the Wallabies from Australia, the Springboks from South Africa and the All Blacks from New Zealand. By subscribing to the following web site, you will be able to watch the games online live streaming or watch it at your convenience. Watch Tri Nations 2009 Rugby Live Streaming Tri...