Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 27, 00:00
Handre Pollard breaks England hearts as South Africa reach World Cup final
A late Handre Pollard penalty sees South Africa defeat England 16-15 in their Rugby World Cup semi-final to set up a showpiece encounter with New Zealand.
Oct 21, 21:54
Preview: France vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between France and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 14, 01:39
Rugby World Cup quarter-finals: Confirmed teams for every match
Ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, Sports Mole rounds up the team news for all eight sides involved.
Oct 13, 15:35
Preview: South Africa vs. Tonga - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Tonga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 30, 02:08
Preview: South Africa vs. Romania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Romania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 15, 22:48
Preview: South Africa vs. Scotland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Scotland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 22:00
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 23, 23:55
Preview: South Africa vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 27, 22:37
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 13, 23:09
Preview: Argentina vs. South Africa - predictions, team news, head-to-head record
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between Argentina and South Africa in Buenos Aires, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Sep 15, 20:11
Duo's absence will hurt South Africa - Warren Gatland
Faf de Faf De Klerk and Pieter-Steph du Toit will miss Sunday's Lions series decider.
Aug 4, 11:39
World Cup glory gives edge to South Africa in series decider - Jacques Nienaber
The Springboks levelled the series with a convincing 27-9 success in Cape Town last Saturday.
Aug 3, 17:28
South Africa duo Faf De Klerk and Pieter-Steph Du Toit ruled out of Lions Test
The Springboks levelled the series by winning the second Test 27-9.
Aug 3, 13:57
Faf De Klerk: 'We will bounce back against British and Irish Lions'
The tourists won Saturday's first Test 22-17 after a hard-fought battle.
Jul 25, 11:42
Lions come from behind to win first South Africa Test
The Lions recovered from being 12-3 down at the interval.
Jul 24, 20:04
Bongi Mbonambi warns against underestimating South Africa
South Africa have not played a Test match since their World Cup win in 2019.
Jul 20, 16:17
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi passed fit for Lions encounter
The flanker was one of 14 Springboks to test positive for coronavirus.
Jul 20, 13:54
South Africa boss calls for "clarity" over controversial Owen Farrell tackles
Rassie Erasmus has used social media to hit back at Warren Gatland.
Jul 16, 14:59
Warren Gatland wants clarification following dangerous tackle
The incident resulted in a yellow card for South Africa's star scrum-half.
Jul 15, 13:39
Warren Gatland rules out second Lions meeting with South Africa 'A'
Rassie Erasmus said he would "beg" Warren Gatland for another crack at the Lions on Saturday.
Jul 12, 17:29
Faf De Klerk hopes World Cup 'connection' helps South Africa in Lions series
The Springboks have not played since the 2019 World Cup final against England.
Jun 18, 22:23
Rassie Erasmus hopes South Africa use British experience to their advantage
The coronavirus pandemic has kept the Springboks inactive since England were toppled in the 2019 World Cup final.
May 28, 15:12
Gloucester coach tips "hungry" Lloyd Evans to fill Danny Cipriani void
Gloucester face key Champions Cup clash against Ulster.
Dec 18, 13:52
Sale begin Champions Cup campaign with Toulon defeat
Sale begin life after Steve Diamond with Toulon defeat.
Dec 12, 17:58
The big talking points ahead of the Champions Cup
Europe's finest ready to battle for prestigious prize.
Dec 11, 11:27
How the Premiership playoff contenders shape up ahead of Sunday's finale
Race for top-four finish is set to produce thrills and spills.
Oct 2, 10:30
Sale Sharks overcome Harlequins to win Premiership Rugby Cup
The Sharks clinched their first trophy since 2006.
Sep 21, 22:43
Marland Yarde reveals Sale teammates received death threats over not taking a knee
England international Yarde branded the threats "totally unacceptable".
Aug 24, 18:34
Title-chasing Exeter trounce third-placed Sale 32-22
The Chiefs ran in four tries with Joe Simmonds booting 12 points.
Aug 21, 20:52
Faf de Klerk lavishes praise on Sale Sharks new signing Manu Tuilagi
The Sharks are ready to blow hot when the Premiership returns.
Aug 12, 10:51
Steve Diamond wary of "teething problems" as high-flying Sale return
Sale Sharks and Harlequins will restart the action in London on Friday.
Aug 11, 16:06
Gallagher Premiership: Five things to look out for as rugby returns
Rob Baxter's Exeter are clear title favourites.
Aug 11, 12:09
South Africa players dominate shortlist for Rugby Union Writers' Club personality
The Springboks are represented extensively following their success at autumn's World Cup.
Dec 31, 13:09
Sale battle to Champions Cup victory over 14-man La Rochelle
France hooker Pierre Bourgarit was handed a red card three minutes before half-time for appearing to eye gouge returning England flanker Tom Curry.
Nov 24, 15:36
John Mitchell: 'World Cup final is between two most powerful teams'
England's defence coach is wary of the threat posed by Springboks scrum-half Faf de Klerk.
Oct 29, 09:13
Eddie Jones alert to South Africa "surprises" in World Cup final
The England head coach knows South Africa are capable of playing in a variety of styles.
Oct 28, 13:54
South African strength sends valiant hosts Japan out of World Cup
The Brave Blossoms are out of the tournament.
Oct 20, 13:39
Bristol playoff hopes hit by thrilling Sale draw
The draw damaged Bristol's play-off hopes.
May 4, 10:10
Newcastle Falcons beat Sale Sharks to keep survival hopes alive
Toby Flood scored the hosts' only try and Sonatane Takulua kicked 17 points.
Mar 23, 20:19
