It was only in the 75th minute, when Handre Pollard converted a clever close-range try from Eben Etzebeth to send the hosts eight points clear at 30-22, that South Africa finally looked assured of ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa edged Australia 30-22 and kept alive its hopes of retaining the Rugby Championship crown on Saturday. Consecutive defeats to the Wallabies in the republic — ...

The Springboks vs Australia clash on Saturday, 23 August 2025, is more than just another Rugby Championship fixture. The Springboks, South Africa’s national rugby team, lost 38–22 to the Wallabies at ...

Handre Pollard kicks 15 points South Africa lead 20-10 at halftime Both sides score three tries each CAPE TOWN, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Handre Pollard put in a commanding performance at flyhalf as a more ...

South Africa hit back against Australia to revive their Rugby Championship title hopes as they narrowly avoided another slip-up on home soil with a 30-22 victory. Stunned by the Wallabies in ...

Australia bounced back from a humiliating loss in their last outing to beat world champions South Africa 25-17 at Adelaide Oval on Saturday to move to the top of the Rugby Championship standings.