South Africa overcame a controversial first-half red card for a second week in a row as the Springboks beat Italy in Turin. Seven days on from Lood de Jager’s sending off against France in Paris, ...

The Springboks produced a superb all-round performance, fronted by a ferocious defensive effort that led to them blanking Italy 45-0 in the second Test of their incoming series at the Nelson Mandela ...

After an outstanding win over France, South Africa continue their Quilter Nations Series campaign against Italy. The Springboks survived the sending off of lock Lood de Jager to cement their status as ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. TURIN, Italy (AP) — South Africa is playing with 14 men against Italy after lock Franco Mostert ...

Nov 14 (Reuters) - South Africa have put in the hard work to counter the threats posed by Italy ahead of their Autumn International series clash in Turin on Saturday, with the breakdown a key focus ...

Winning his third cap, the 27-year-old half-back from the Johannesburg-based Lions also impressed with his tactical kicking and won the player of the match award. It was a game of two halves with the ...

TURIN, Italy (AP) — A red card for a second straight week prompted South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus to say he was sad for the players he had to sacrifice, including captain Siya Kolisi, in order to ...

The blowout expected from world champion South Africa didn't eventuate as it scratched out a 42-24 win over Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Springboks led 28-3 at halftime, dominating every ...

LONDON (AP) — If South Africa received a first-half red card against Ireland in Dublin this Saturday, could it win? The Springboks have been incredibly resilient to soak up first-half reds and still ...

Defending champions South Africa were pitted against Italy, Georgia and Romania in the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw in Sydney on Wednesday. Much-improved Italy, who gave the Boks tough outings in three ...