8:21 PM BST KweséESPN Staff Coach Rassie Erasmus praised the Springboks’ character following their come-from-behind 42-39 in the opening Test three-match series against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday. England started with a bang and raced to a 24-3 lead in the opening quarter, thanks to three converted tries and a penalty goal,
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7:14 PM BST KweséESPN looks at five talking points from the Springboks’ win over England at Ellis Park on Saturday. Spectacular start to Siya Kolisi’s tenure as Springbok captain About 18 minutes into the match it looked like England were going to smash the Springboks and spoil the occasion for South Africa’s first black rugby
8:15 PM BST ESPN staff England head coach Eddie Jones has confirmed he was involved in a row with South Africa fans at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, after his side lost 42-39 in the first Test of their summer tour. The Australian confirmed after the match that their had been an exchange of words with some
6:34 PM BST South Africa began a new era for their rugby with a dramatic 42-39 victory over England in the first test at Ellis Park on Saturday, coming back after conceding three tries in a horrific opening 17-minute spell to go 1-0 ahead in the three-match series. The Springboks, with their first-ever black captain
4:32 PM BST Australia coach Michael Cheika said his team’s work ethic was the key factor in their 18-9 victory over Ireland in Brisbane on Saturday but warned his players they would have to step up to another level next week. Cheika blooded three new caps and got some big performances from his more experienced
1:47 PM BST France coach Jacques Brunel criticised the All Blacks for an “illegal” tackle that injured winger Remy Grosso and left him requiring treatment in hospital following the first test at Eden Park on Saturday. Grosso was replaced during the second half of the 52-11 loss after a double tackle from flanker Sam Cane
1:25 PM BST The All Blacks cannot afford to get “seduced” by their 52-11 victory over France in the first Test as they need to do more work ahead of next week’s second match in Wellington, coach Steve Hansen said. The All Blacks exploited a dubious 51st minute yellow card to France lock Paul Gabrillagues
6:35 PM BST The 16th of June 1976 was one of the most significant and tragic days in South Africa’s history. It was the day when the Apartheid police shot and killed hundreds of children and students who were protesting against the use of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in schools. In remembrance of
11:12 AM BST JOHANNESBURG — It’s hard to believe that Handré Pollard is only 24 years old, especially when he addresses the media with such ease and conviction. But we really shouldn’t be surprised by his maturity, as he made his Springboks debut as a wet-behind-the-ears 20-year-old, contributing 13 points in a victory over Scotland.
Jun 7, 2018 Huw Ricahrds Twenty years on, the name still resonates. Talk of the Tour from Hell and there is rarely any doubt what is meant — England’s visit to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in 1998. It lives on in more than the game’s folk memory. The Australia v England match at