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The Rugby Republic of South Africa looks set for a major shake-down as SA Rugby Pty Ltd announces it's to become a 'non'profit' Section 21 company in a strive to patch up political infighting.
Springboks sink All Blacks in Dunedin South Africa turned history upside down and affirmed their world rugby champion credentials with a breathtaking 30-28 Tri-Nations defeat of the All Blacks in Dunedin tonight.
All Blacks: Sense of hostility looms over return test h the political correctness. This is going to be a fiery test tonight with enough combustion from the second All Blacks-Springbok clash to provide underground heating for Carisbrook.
Out of pocket and too sheepish to speak up, stars pay again for Firepower - Mozilla Firefox
Cup nemesis to take on CanesThe man who broke New Zealand hearts in Cardiff last year is set to start for the Sharks against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday night.
Wales comeback flattens EnglandWales beat England in rugby test, at Twickenham for the first time in years. England shocked at throwing away a huge lead.
England 6-15 South AfricaSouth Africa ended England's reign as world champions in Paris as they claimed their second World Cup victory. Three Percy Montgomery penalties to one from Jonny Wilkinson saw South Africa, who won the group match between the two 36-0, lead 9-3 at the break.
South Africa 37-13 ArgentinaEngland will face a World Cup final reunion with their pool conquerors South Africa after the Springboks ended Argentina's glorious run in the semis. Tries from Fourie du Preez, Bryan Habana and Danie Rossouw put the favourites into a 24-6 half-time lead.
England 14-9 FranceJonny Wilkinson landed two late kicks as the champions fought back to reach their second World Cup final in a row with a dramatic win over hosts France. England took a second-minute lead through Josh Lewsey but two Lionel Beauxis penalties put France 6-5 up.
In a nail-biting game at the Stade de France, England booked their place in a second consecutive Rugby Union World Cup Final.
Heineken rugby the key - ConnollyAustralia coach John Connolly believes the Heineken Cup was the reason his side and New Zealand crashed out of the World Cup at the quarter-final stage.
Australia defeated, but not disgracedOn the bus before Australia knocked South Africa out in the '99 World Cup semi-final at Twickenham South African-born Wallaby Tiaan Strauss spoke to the team. "At the moment," he said, "the Springboks have what you want and they aren't going to give it up without a fight."
France defeat New Zealand - Rugby World Cup 2007 France recorded a famous victory over New Zealand in a dramatic World Cup quarter-final at the Millennium Stadium.
What the Vaka is the IRB doing?Many South African rugby supporters – and members of the Springbok rugby team – are now convinced that there is a concerted attempt to derail their bid to perform well, if not actually win, the 2007 World Cup
SA ref gets stick from Canadian captainCanadian captain Morgan Williams has launched an unprecedented attack on the referee for costing his team the match against Japan on Tuesday (25th September). The game was drawn 12-12
Citings - Turning RWC into a joke?It is becoming increasingly obvious that there's something strange going on at the RWC - certainly at the level of the match officials.
Biting: Steyn barking madFrancois Steyn, Springbok rugby player, is fuming about accusations that he bit one of the Tongans
Springoks v. TongaThe less said about this match, the better. True, the 'Boks won - but only just. If anything, it helped Jake White and his regular players realise that 'minnow' teams such as the Tongans are best given respect, and treated appropriately.
Who decided the Rugby World Cup fixtures?Doesn't it seem more than just a little odd that the key teams in this year's World Cup have such diverse routes to get to the finals?
Rugby World Cup: France 12-17 ArgentinaArgentina rocked tournament hosts France with a sensational 17-12 victory in the opening match of the 2007 Rugby World Cup in Paris.
Carter and Woodcock cap All Blacks Tri Nations winSensible All Blacks forward play in the wet conditions at Eden Park set up the 26-12 victory over Australia to retain the Bledisloe Cup and the Philips Tri Nations titles for another year.
In what could be the biggest game of rugby this season outside of the World Cup final takes place this weekend in Auckland between New Zealand and Australia with the winner taking the Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cups.
South Africa's Johann Muller hardly endeared himself to New Zealand counterpart Richie McCaw with his post-match outburst in Christchurch. It's hotting up nicely for the big one in September.
The so-called Springbok 'B' team once again showed they are no easy-beats as they held the All Blacks tryless for almost 70 minutes before going down 33-6 in Christchurch on Saturday night.
Can the ill-disciplined Springboks turn in a top performance in their last hit-out before the World Cup against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday, or will the All Blacks be able to recover from their stumble against Australia?
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