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Victorious Springboks close on Tri-Nations title

World rugby champions South Africa condemned Australia to a sixth consecutive Tri-Nations defeat to close on this year's title with a 32-25 victory in Perth on Saturday.

Springboks fail with Botha ban appeal

South Africa lock Bakkies Botha will miss the final Test against the British and Irish Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday after failing in his appeal against a two-week ban.

Last-gasp Springboks win devastates Lions

South Africa snatched a 2-0 series victory against the British and Irish Lions after winning a thrilling second Test 28-25 in Pretoria on Saturday.

Springboks without du Plessis, Steenkamp

South Africa hooker Bismarck du Plessis and prop Gurthro Steenkamp will miss the world champions' clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday due to injuries sustained in last weekend's victory over Scotland.

Wallabies see off Springboks in Tri-Nations

Australia boosted their Tri-Nations title chances and ended South African hopes with an emphatic 27-15 win over the Springboks in Durban on Satuday.

Nine-try Springboks annihilate Argentina

World rugby champions South Africa thrashed Argentina 63-9 in a one-off Nelson Mandela Tribute Test match at Johannesburg's Ellis Park on Saturday.

Springboks face England in final

South Africa set up a Rugby World Cup final showdown with England after ending the hopes of underdogs Argentina with a 37-13 victory at the Stade de France on Sunday night.

Springboks too strong for Scotland

South Africa cruised to a 27-3 win over Scotland in a World Cup warm-up at Murrayfield on Saturday outscoring the home side 3-0 in tries with a display of raw forward power and rigid defence.

Carter on shortlist for 2006 award

Last year's International Rugby Board player of the year Dan Carter is among the five candidates for the 2006 award, after the shortlist was unveiled at the launch of the IRB World Rugby Yearbook.

Carter kicks All Blacks to victory

Fly-half Daniel Carter kicked 25 points and set up two tries to guide New Zealand to a 35-17 victory over South Africa in their Tri-Nations match on Saturday.

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