Super Rugby comment
Apr 3, 2013: When teams go through their off-season preparations of signing players the first thing people think about is attack but the right 'glue' in defence is vital, writes Jeff Wilson
South African rugby
Mar 29, 2013: Schalk Burger is in hospital with bacterial meningitis, and will not play rugby for at least another eight weeks
Super Rugby injury news
Feb 19, 2013: Stormers and South Africa flanker Schalk Burger will miss at least the first three weeks of the Super Rugby season because of a calf strain
British & Irish Lions Tour
Sep 16, 2012: British & Irish Lions legend Willie John McBride has warned next summer's tourists to be wary of Southern Hemisphere "bully boys"
The Rugby Championship
Aug 7, 2012: South Africa's preparations for the forthcoming Rugby Championship have been dealt another blow with the news that flanker Schalk Burger has been ruled out of action for the rest of the year
Numbers Games
May 8, 2012: "The international game's top miscreants are Scotland's Nathan Hines and Italy's Marco Bortolami" Huw Richards raids Statsguru for the latest Numbers Game
South African Rugby
May 4, 2012: Schalk Burger will miss South Africa's three-Test series against England in June as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.
South African Rugby
Apr 24, 2012: Springboks flanker Schalk Burger is a doubt for their three-Test series with England
Super Rugby
Feb 26, 2012: Stormers skipper Schalk Burger faces a spell of four to six weeks on the sidelines after sustaining an injury against the Hurricanes on Saturday
South Africa Rugby
Jan 10, 2012: Former South Africa skipper John Smit is backing Schalk Burger to succeed him as Springbok captain
Comment
Dec 19, 2011: "For the game that defined South Africa's rugby year, look no further than the quarter-final defeat to Australia at the World Cup." Stephen Nell reflects on South Africa's year
South African Rugby
Nov 3, 2011: Springboks flanker Schalk Burger was named the South African Player of the Year for the second time at the end of year awards ceremony in Johannesburg
South African Rugby
Oct 22, 2011: The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has announced their shortlist for player of the year with Bismarck du Plessis one of the five nominated
Currie Cup
Oct 18, 2011: Springboks flanker Schalk Burger will be free to play for Western Province in the Currie Cup semi-final
Comment
Oct 17, 2011: "Ultimately the Boks paid the price for some poor selections, the lack of a cutting edge on attack and poor execution."Stephen Nell reflects on the Springboks' RWC
Namibia v South Africa, Rugby World Cup, September 22
Sep 21, 2011: South Africa will continue their quest to top Pool C on Thursday as they face their African neighbours Namibia in North Shore City
South Africa v Namibia, Rugby World Cup, September 22
Sep 15, 2011: South Africa hope to make it two from two against their African neighbours Namibia in North Harbour on Thursday
Rugby World Cup
Aug 23, 2011: Bath-bound flanker Francois Louw was the surprise inclusion as South Africa named their 30-man squad for the Rugby World Cup on Tuesday night
South African Rugby
Jul 4, 2011: Springboks flanker Schalk Burger faces a race to prove his fitness ahead of this year's Rugby World Cup after ruled out for up to two months with a thumb injury
South African Rugby
Oct 14, 2010: The shortlist for the South African Player of the Year award has been announced with fans set to decide the winner of the prestigious prize
