Springboks
Sports History NZ: The 1981 Springbok Tour
When the Springboks arrived in 1981, which side were you on? Audio
Mixed news on the injury front for All Blacks
Will Jordan and Mark Telea have been cleared for the All Blacks' clash against South Africa, though prop Fletcher Newell is out of action with a broken hand.
Boks make 10 changes for All Blacks clash
South Africa have made 10 changes from the side that trounced Australia for their Rugby Championship showdown with the All Blacks.
Springbok captain has knee surgery
It has been confirmed that Springboks captain Siya Kolisi underwent knee surgery but it is unclear if he will be fit for this year's Rugby World Cup.
Boks sweating on fitness of Kolisi
South Africa are sweating on the fitness of captain Siya Kolisi amid reports he will miss this year's World Cup.
Springbok says mental pressure got to him
South Africa wing Sbu Nkosi says the mental pressure of being involved in professional rugby led to him going AWOL for three weeks.
Former Springbok captain can't defend Eramus comments
Rassie Erasmus' behaviour has made South Africa "so easy to dislike", says Springboks great John Smit.
Springbok official Rassie Erasmus gets 2 game ban
South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been handed a two-game ban after tweets he posted that were perceived to be critical of referees.
Photographer publishes Springbok Tour protest collection
Photographer Anthony Phelps is releasing a collection of previously unseen photos of 1981 Springbok Tour protests. Audio, Gallery
All Blacks ready for another Springbok showdown
Sparks are guaranteed to fly when the All Blacks and South Africa meet for the first time since the last World Cup in what will be their 100th clash.
Remembering Waka Nathan
Sam previews this weekend's All Blacks v Springboks, more on the America's Cup palava, the ramifications from the Black Caps abandoning their Pakistan tour, and tonight is the series decider for the… Audio
"There was also a question of representing the black and coloured people of South Africa"
Rugby legend Sir Bryan Williams made All Blacks rugby history as the first player of Pasifika blood to play in Apartheid-era South Africa in the early 1970s. He talks to Sonia Yee about the cultural… Audio
Springbok tour research: how does history interpret?
Sunday marks the fortieth anniversary of the notorious 'flour-bomb' incident at Eden Park, when violence erupted outside the ground where the third and deciding rugby test between the All Blacks and… Video, Audio
Lions game called off after positive Covid tests
The British & Irish Lions' third tour game against the Bulls in Pretoria has been postponed after several positive COVID-19 cases in the ranks of the South African team.
Springboks in isolation putting games in doubt
South Africa's second test against Georgia is in jeopardy after Springbok lock Lood de Jager tested COVID-19 positive today.
Jamie Wall: inside rugby’s fierce 100 year rivalry
In South Africa there's a saying: 'You're not a real Springbok until you've played the All Blacks'. It's a testament to one of the fiercest rivalries in rugby history - that between South Africa and… Audio
Calling Home: Chene Wales-Baillie in Mpumalanga
Chene Wales-Baillie loved her life in New Zealand, and her family remain here to this day, but there was something about the animals and wildlife of the big game parks that ultimately drew her back to… Audio, Gallery
Global rugby's big problem - the world's too big
South Africa's desire to leave the Southern Hemisphere competition reflects the problem with global rugby - the world is too big, and there's too much money in it. Audio
Global rugby's big problem - the world's too big
South Africa's desire to leave the Southern Hemisphere competition reflects the problem with global rugby - the world is too big, and there's too much money in it.
AudioDrugs, lies and gold medals
When an Irish journalist raised the possibility of a drug culture in South African rugby he was attacked by fans for wrecking a good news story. But reporters who raise this subject are usually… Audio
