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Rookie Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard spoke about the roller coaster ride he's been on in the past month.

Lots of schools have closed their doors and headed for holidays. As a result we have few results this week.

The Brumbies have been humiliated by the Waratahs at the weekend, but captain Ben Mowen believes they are still firmly in the play-off hunt.

On Saturday, while the Springboks were beating the Scots, there was a Bondedag in Northvaal at which teams warmed up for Craven Week with a succession of demanding matches.

Scotland coach Vern Cotter said must they take to heart the lessons learnt from their 49-point drubbing at the hands of South Africa.

Lots of schools have closed their doors and headed for holidays. As a result we have few results this week.

Griquas took another giant leap towards regaining their place in the top echelon of the domestic game in South Africa.

Stephen Larkham will stay on with the Brumbies, but Laurie Fisher has decided to end his stay with the Canberra franchise.

The Waratahs may have moved to the top of the Super Rugby standings, but they will be withoout the services of captain Dave Dennis for the rest of their campaign.

Kenya upset Namibia and Zimbabwe walloped hosts Madagascar on Saturday as the struggle to represent Africa at the 2015 World Cup began.

The impressive performance of a number of young stars against Scotland has given Heyneke Meyer some serious selection headaches.

South Africa have blown the Scottish away as the young guns of South Africa impress and give the coach something to think about.

The Scots have been brought crashing down after winning three games on tour by a powerful, young Springbok team.

A stunning opening assault from the Blues powered them to a 40-14 win over the Western Force in their Super Rugby clash in Perth on Saturday

The Springboks scored eight unanswered tries in an emphatic 55-6 demolition of a weakened Scotland side in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.  

The Craven Week for Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) starts at Olïn Park in Potchefstroom on Monday, 30 July 2014 and ends on 3 July 2014.

The Waratahs have blown away the Brumbies 39-8 with a dominant display securing a bonus point to go top of the table.

The Hurricanes have held off the Crusaders, who came back from a poor first half to just fall short of the home team by seven points victory, finishing 16-9.

Crusaders wing Nemani Nadolo scored a hat-trick as Fiji smashed Cook Islands 108-6 to book themselves into Pool A along side England.

Australia were not 'appreciably better' with James O'Connor and struggling Super Rugby team the Reds should look elsewhere according to Eddie Jones

The Under-13 Craven Week will be played at Glenwood High School in Durban. It starts on 30 June 2014 and ends on 4 July 2014.

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph paid tribute to the maturity of his side in their narrow Super Rugby victory over the Chiefs on Friday.

The Reds have produced their best performance of the season, blitzing the Rebels 36-20 in a thrilling nine-try Super Rugby clash.

Victor Matfield has a simple message to all the rookies in the Springbok team: 'Show you deserve to be there!'

As time marches on a historic rugby relic slowly degrades into history

The Reds ended a five-match losing streak on the road when they beat the Rebels 36-20 in their Super Rugby Round 17 encounter on Friday.

All Blacks scrumhalf Andy Ellis has joined the growing exodus to Japan, after it was confirmed he will play for club the Kobelco Steelers.

Ryno Combrinck, the director of rugby at Michaelhouse, who are the hosts of this year Independent Schools Rugby Festival, writes on the festival, its history and philosophy.

The Highlanders ended the Chiefs' dream of a hat-trick of Super Rugby titles, when they beat them 29-25 in Dunedin on Friday.

SANZAR will introduce a strengthened concussion test for players in Super Rugby, in line with moves made by the IRB.

Scotland may be looking for some 'continuity' on their mid-year tour, but they are cautious of South Africa's fearful finishing power.

It's hard to get enthusiastic about this match - weakened South Africa against weak and further depleted  Scotland.

In Part Four of his interview with SA U20 coach Dawie Theron, Jan de Koning finds out how many of the class of 2014 will be back for more.

SACS had the pleasure of hosting DF Malan High School on Thursday. DF Malan brought five teams to SACS on a cold and wet winter's afternoon for friendly fixtures.

South Africa may be ranked second behind New Zealand on the IRB list of Test nations, but they remain a formidable foe.

The Griquas will be aiming to stretch their lead on top of the Currie Cup qualifying table.

Adam Ashe will become the seventh new cap of Scotland's mid-year tour when he takes to the field against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

One of South Africa's favourite sons will return to the Springbok starting line-up for Saturday's Test against Scotland.

Edinburgh's backline resources for the new season were boosted with the signing of Highlanders utility back Phil Burleigh.

Super Rugby returns to us after a three week absence, but it will just be the Australasians who take to the field.

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie believes Joe Tomane will soon be back in the selection frame for the national team.

Steven Luatua returns to the starting line-up for the Blues as he looks to impress against the Western Force in Perth on Saturday

The Western Force will welcome back six players from injury for Saturday’s encounter against the Blues at the NIB Stadium.

Conrad Smith's injury while playing for the All Blacks gives lock Jeremy Thrush an opportunity to impress with the leadership role.

Ruaidhri Murphy will make his first appearance as a hooker on Saturday when the Brumbies travel to Sydney to take on the Waratahs. 

Australian under-20s captain Sean McMahon and Jack Debreczeni will run out for the Rebels when they face the Reds at AAMI Park on Friday.

Teboho Mohoje offers coach Heyneke Meyer more than just food for thought as he continues his meteoric rise - a ball carrier, a tackler and a line-out option.

The Crusaders have named both Dan Carter and Kieran Read on their bench for what could be a tantalising match against the Hurricanes in Wellington.

All three of head coach Jamie Joseph's All Blacks have been thrown straight back into the starting line-up to face the Chiefs in Dunedin.

Super Rugby resumes on Friday - with just the Australasian teams in action, because South Africa face Scotland in a Test.

On Saturday the gentlemen of Michaelhouse go smoothly down from their height to play the men of Hilton at their most beautiful school.

Heyneke Meyer, in explaining the selection of Handré Pollard, said the youngster must show he 'deserves' to go to the World Cup next year.

Wales centre Owen Williams suffered a potential career-ending injury at the weekend.

The 17th biennial Independent Schools Rugby Festival takes place this year at Michaelhouse in the Midlands of KwaZulu Natal

Cambridge High School of East London, founded in 1879, hosts its annual Sports Festival over the weekend.

There is always something to discuss after a rugby Test match, especially one as thrilling as the clash between the Springboks and Wales in Nelspruit.

Veteran Scotland flyhalf Dan Parks has announced that he will retire from the game.

Brumbies old hands Ben Alexander and Scott Fardy are both preparing for what shapes as the biggest game of the season.

There are five debutants in the Springbok squad to face Scotland in Port Elizabeth, with 14 changes from the match-day 23 that edged Wales.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie confirmed the return of midfielder Robbie Fruean, naming him at outside centre in the team to play the Highlanders.

Tell us which you think is the ugliest Super Rugby jersey ever!

Wales prop Samson Lee was slapped with a five-week ban for his ugly headbutt on South African lock Flip van der Merwe.

Former Stormers flank Tyrone Holmes could make his Test debut against the country of his birth when the Springboks face Scotland in Port Elizabeth.

Reds coach Richard Graham made just one change to the starting team to face the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

New Zealand remain the benchmark in international rugby, with their famed 'pace and power' simply too much for most teams.

This past Saturday saw the finals for Big Schools B teams in Mpumalanga and semifinals for the A Teams.

There simply is no greater contest in Rugby Union than when South African and New Zealand go head-to-head.

Bismarck du Plessis is set to lead the charge for the Springbok forwards as they come up against the Scottish breakdown kings.

Still there are schools not playing for various reasons, which means that there was not a lot of movement in the last Top 20 before the school holidays.

Speaking on behalf of black players, Cosatu in the Western Cape has come out in firm support of quotas in rugby and other sporting codes.

The Sharks have resumed training without the services of their Springboks for the final two rounds of Super Rugby, bar two notable exceptions. 

Heyneke Meyer has not tasted defeat at the hands of a northern hemisphere rival in three years and John McFarland is not prepared to let that record slip

Loosehead prop Benn Robinson will become the joint second most-capped Waratahs player of all time when he runs out to face the Brumbies in Sydney on Saturday.

Crusaders flank George Whitelock will move to Japan to play for the Panasonic Wild Knights at the end of this year's Super Rugby season.    

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw will miss the Crusaders' push for the Super Rugby play-offs after breaking a rib in the Test series against England.

A legal team is preparing to submit an official complaint to the IRB against SARU's proposed quota system, civil rights organisation AfriForum said on Monday.

Again we give, on a 'first come, first published' basis the results of all matches between schools from the Saturday.

The pressure may be on Heyneke Meyer to select more 'black African' players, but transformation is not the Springbok coach's responsibility.

John Dave Schickerling may only be 19, but he is already a giant of the game. Jan de Koning spoke to the Baby Bok lock.

Blue Bulls kicking coach Vlok Cilliers will take up an offer from the Western Province Rugby Union.

The International Rugby Board has made known the referees for SANZAR’s Championship in August. A new face amongst them is John Lacey of Ireland.

The Springbok team to face Scotland in Port Elizabeth will be very different from the one that edged Wales in Nelspruit, by necessity rather than design.

New Zealand, who again showed why they are the No.1 team in the world, dominate rugby365's famous weekly selection.

 Japan look well placed to make an impact at the World Cup after extending their winning run to 10 matches with a first-ever victory over Italy

Sharks rookie Stephan Lewies has been called up to the Springbok team ahead of South Africa's final June Test.

For the second time this year Michaelhouse's played St Charles, this time in Pietermaritzburg. Michaelhouse won 29-17.

Sonny-Bill Williams has returned to union, but here's the story leading up to it. 

Community Cup champions, Rustenburg, won their maiden international tournament in style when they beat Nigeria 86-10 to cap off an unbeaten Africa Cup campaign.

Glenwood were hosts to Kearsney on Saturday which did not prevent them from giving their visitors an 85-13 pasting.

The international window has slammed shut. The north has holidays and in the south Super Rugby starts up again.

rugby365 and Springbok sponsor Asics give our loyal readers a chance to win Test tickets for free.

The Sharks face allegations of maladministration from a report that will be presented to a senior employee on Monday.

rugby365 and Random House Struik are combining to give away five signed copies of retired referee Jonathan Kaplan's book.

Namibia have included seven foreign-based professionals in their squad to travel to Madagascar to compete in the final African World Cup qualifiers.

The Bulls have suffered another looseforward injury setback with Jacques du Plessis breaking his jaw in a physical encounter against Namibia.  

Bulls lock Paul Willemse is heading to France, after being overlooked for Springbok selection.

Robbie Fruean is set to return for the Chiefs after recovering from an astounding three heart surgeries.

Wallaby Liam Gill and Rebels flank Sean McMahon are all but certain starters for the Australian Sevens side in next month's Commonwealth Games.

The return of Super Rugby down-under is timeous for the Rebels with the return of Wallaby Luke Burgess and Nic Stirzaker from injury.

Dan Carter has played barely 120 minutes of club rugby since embarking on his sabbatical last November, but he has declared himself available for selection

A physically dominant St Andrew's ran rampant on their home pitch and beat Muir College 69-10.  St Andrew's were ahead 20-3 at the break.

Wynberg Boys’ High versus SACS is one of the oldest derby matches in the country and nowadays also a FNB Classic Clash. The match lived up to the occasion.

Rondebosch and Bishops met for the 176th time on a still, sunny Saturday in an FNB Classic Clash and this time Bishops won 52-14, but it was a strange match.

Jan de Koning chatted to South Africa Under-20 coach Dawie Theron about the call-up of Baby Bok captain Handré Pollard to the senior Springbok team.

Jannie du Plessis believes that the fire he saw in his team-mates eyes from the sideline would have gotten them to victory even without the controversial penalty try.

Philippe Saint-Andre has been complimentary of his players despite their series whitewash, but he has quickly criticised the Top 14 league as a parasite the national team.  

Samson Lee's fate will only be decided mid-week after the prop was cited for an alleged head-butt  

Heyneke Meyer has been given renewed confidence in his charges' character as they look ahead to the Championship and World Cup.

There were two Classic Clashes this weekend - both in the Cape Peninsula - as schools rugby got back into gear around the country .

Griquas remain the only unbeaten team in the Currie Cup qualifying rounds, while the Falcons registered their first victory

The controversial penalty try two minutes from time which condemned Wales to a heartbreaking 31-30 defeat has not been argued by Warren Gatland.

Israel Folau has caused a stir with indecision on his own future, stating that short-term sabbaticals could be an incentive to keep top players in Australia.

The United States Eagles put an end to a winless streak against Canada with a thrilling, 38-35 victory on home soil in California.   

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said that the 31-30 victory over Wales in Nelspruit on Saturday was his team's best since he started coaching them.

Welsh prop Samson Lee has been citedfor an alleged headbutt on Springbok lock Flip van der Merwe in Nelspruit on Saturday.  

Japan extended their record winning streak to 10 games with a nail-biting 26-23 victory over Italy on Saturday.

England came in for scathing criticism from their coaches after failing to measure up to the intensity of the All Blacks in Hamilton on Saturday.

Wales have only themselves to blame for not getting their first-ever win over the Springboks on South African soil.

The All Blacks will be out to claim the world record for consecutive Test victories outright when they face Australia in August.

Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard and experienced hooker Adriaan Strauss will join a depleted Springbok squad in Port Elizabeth.

South Africa used their get-out-of-jail-free cards for the year, all in one game.

A late penalty try saw the Springboks claim a dramatic 31-30 victory over Wales in a match dominated by the whistle of referee Steve Walsh in Nelspruit.

England fought hard in the second half, but there was no coming back after a devastating first half from the All Blacks in Hamilton on Saturday.

The All Blacks equalled the record for consecutive Tier One Test victories by securing a series whitewash with a 36-13 victory over England in Hamilton.

New Zealand equalled the world record for most consecutive Test wins when they smashed England 36-13 in Hamilton on Saturday.

French rugby is in a sad, sad state. The rot has truly set in under the tutelage of Philippe Saint-André.

Australia completed a 3-0 series whitewash over a very poor French team, beating Les Bleus 39-13 in Sydney on Saturday.

The Wallabies completed a series whitewash against France by handing the visitors a comprehensive 39-13 defeat in the third Test in Sydney on Saturday.

Duncan Weir's 78th-minute penalty snatched a 21-19 victory for Scotland in Cordoba against Argentina to stay unbeaten under Vern Cotter.  

A rousing 66-28 win over a Bulls XV got the Southern Kings back on the winning track in a Super Rugby friendly at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.  

South Africa are aiming for a perfect performance against Wales in their second Test in Nelspruit on Saturday.

It has been a difficult season for SACS and it does not get any easier this weekend when they face their old rivals Wynberg in a Classic Clash.

We bring you a special interview with record-breaking lock Victor Matfield.

Kearsney College leave Botha's Hill and go down to Durban to face redoubtable Glenwood .

Australia are set to take an all-out attacking approach into their third and final Test against France in Sydney on Saturday.

The battle of the Southern Suburbs does not get bigger than the Bishops v Rondebosch Derby, these two neighbours have an extensive history and an impressive rivalry.

New Zealand have banished any talk of the 2015 World Cup, as they look to complete a 3-0 Test series clean sweep of England.

Bishops hold an impressive record against Rondebosch away from home having not lost to them since the new millennium, and captain Sam Mitchell wants to keep that record intact.

It speaks volumes of this Classic Clash when the Rondebosch captain, Robbie Waddilove, talks of his career highlight being a victory over Bishops on their own home-field.

Michael Henning will lead out a depleted SACS side against Wynberg in their Classic Clash on Saturday, but he expects nothing less than total commitment from his side.

It is one of the oldest schools match in South Africa, when King William's Town and East London meet. This time it's in East London when Dale go down to Selborne, a match that dates back to 1892.

South Africa Under-20 captain Handré Pollard won a consolation prize for his team when he was named the IRB Junior Player of the Year.

Harry Abrahams, a great man of rugby died at home on 19 June 2014, three weeks after his wife Gwen. He was 8+4.

Hosts New Zealand earned a consolation prize, the bronze medal, at the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship in Auckland on Friday.

England Under-20 retained their title as the IRB's Junior World Champions when they edged their South African counterparts 21-20 in Auckland on Friday.

New Zealand will be out to make it a 'blackwash' of England and tie the record of consecutive Test victories in Hamilton on Saturday.

Paul Dobson brings us his unique view on the second Test between South Africa and Wales in the Lowveld town of Nelspruit.

Ben O'Keeffe of New Zealand will referee the Final of the 2014 Junior World Championship between England and South Africa at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.

Ben O'Keeffe of New Zealand will referee the Final of the 2014 Junior World Championship between England and South Africa at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.

It is two teams in a rebuilding phase - one with some success and another with no reward. rugby365 previews the Cordoba Test.

Argentinean coach Daniel Hourcade has made nine changes his team as they seek their first win of the Junes Test window.

Wales coach Warren Gatland is confident his team will put in an improved performance in the second Test against South Africa on Saturday.

Griquas and the Leopards will go head-to-head on Saturday for the top spot on the log in Round Three of the Currie Cup qualifiers.

The final full round of internationals takes place with a number of great matches!

Wynberg skipper Keagan Timm believes previous results will count for little when his side take on SACS in their Classic Clash this weekend.

Australia may have the series wrapped up, but the French have shown they have some grit about them. In this final rubber there is still plenty to prove.

It takes a unique kind of person to become a top referee in SA, which is what Jonathan Kaplan's book 'Call it like it is' illustrates perfectly.

The Junior World Championship culminates on Friday with every team in action, each of them vying to outdo their opponants for a better final placing.

Wales have made two changes to their side to face South African in the second match of the two-Test series in Nelspruit on Saturday.

SASCOC has come out and praised SARU for its effort in transformation, contrary to the popular perception that the union has no transformation plans.

Four of France's leading players, including scrum-half Morgan Parra and centre Mathieu Bastareaud, are struggling to be fit for their final Test against Australia.

Bulls flank Jono Ross has been named as captain of an experienced group of players who travel to Windhoek to face the Namibia on Saturday.

The Junior World Championship comes to a close with a mouth-watering Final between arguably the two best teams in the tournament.

Stuart Lancaster has spoken about what his team needs to do to beat the World Champions in their final Test in Hamilton.

After snapping up Jonah Placid and Mike Harris from the Reds, the Melbourne Rebels have swooped for Wallaby wing Dom Shipperley.

ARU chief Bill Pulver has ruled out introducing player sabbaticals, preventing stars such as Israel Folau taking up lucrative short-term overseas deals.

Malakai Fekitoa's rise to stardom has been escalated due to Conrad Smith's injury but the All Black's coach knows he is special.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has made a number of changes to his team ahead of the third and final Test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Saturday.

Scotland coach Vern Cotter turned to lock Grant Gilchrist to lead his depleted team in their one-of Test against Argentina in Cordoba on Friday.

Morne Steyn may not be everybody's cup of tea, but the seasoned flyhalf is again proving he is so much more than just a metronomic boot.

The Scarlets received a boost with the signing of destructive Tongan No.8 Chris Hala'ufia.

Edinburgh have extended the contracts of trialists Sam Beard and Carl Bezuidenhout to 2016 and 2015 respectively.

Kieran Read will play in his first Test of the year, after finally overcoming the concussion issues that has sidelined him for months.

The Free State Cheetahs will be without one of their star forwards when the Currie Cup competition gets underway in August.

The scene was set on Saturday for a classic K-Day encounter and the two teams certainly did not disappoint. Both teams took to the field to the roar of a mass of spectators that had filled the City Lords ground to capacity.

Junior Springbok captain Handre Pollard believes that the fighting spirit his side have shown throughout the JWC will be crucial in the Final.  

Over the long weekend there were two warm-ups/final trials for provincial teams heading for national weeks.

There are two changes to the Springbok team to face Wales in Nelspruit, with prop Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira and lock Flip van der Merwe in the starting XV.

The already depleted Scotland team suffered another big blow, with back row forward David Denton out of their mid-year tour.

With the Junior Player of the Year nominees announced this week we take a look at the six previous winners and what they have gone on to achieve.

Springbok No.8 Duane Vermeulen will be hoping for a special performance against Wales in Mbombela on Saturday.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has continued his selection merry-go-round when he named the team to face Australia.

Lock Izak van der Westhuizen has not passed his medical fitness trials and as such will not be joining the EP Kings for the Currie Cup.

There was another long weekend and two days of provincial match practices/trials and so few matches this weekend.

After a lengthy layoff through a foot injury, Luke Watson returns to lead the EP Kings against the Bulls in a friendly in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Former Springbok Tinus Linee's motor neuron condition has stabilised thanks to his recent use of a ventilator, said his wife Diana.  

The Baby Boks will be up against the tournament's other big boys as they prepare for a forward dominated Final in the Junior World Championship.

Glenwood hosted Northwood on Saturday at the Varsity Fields and beat their brave opponents 64-27.

The Melbourne Rebels have moved to replace Kiwi Jason Woodward by signing Australian under 20s fullback Jonah Placid.

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde says they are intent on making a fast start in Nelspruit to give themselves a chance of challenging the Springboks.

The All Blacks have secured a major commitment from one of their key players, Chiefs flyhalf Aaron Cruden has inked a deal for a further three years.

England outscored the Crusaders by six tries to one to cruise to a comfortable 38-7 victory in Christchurch on Tuesday.  

Springbok backline coach Ricardo Loubscher has heaped praise on the Springboks but he is looking for an 80 minute performance in Nelspruit

Cecil Afrika will headline the Springboks Sevens Select team to play in the Roma Seven tournament in Rome on June 20 and 21.

The Junior World Championship Player of the year nominations have been announced.

Rico Gear and Willie Ripia return to the big stage as part of the New Zealand Barbarians squad that will take on the Highlanders.

A shortlist of four nominees for the Junior Player of the Year has been named with New Zealand, South Africa, England and Ireland all being represented.

Owen Farrell will miss the 3rd Test against New Zealand in Hamilton after suffering a strain to the medial ligament in his left knee.  

Waratahs enforcer Will Skelton will make his Test debut for the Wallabies as they target a clean sweep of the French in Sydney on Saturday.  

Kearsney played hosts to Michaelhouse on Stott Field on a warm Saturday afternoon, a match expected to be too close to call. But the boys from Balgowan had other ideas and won 45-7.

Again we publish all the results between schools in the order in which we received them.

The third year in a World Cup cycle is punishing injury-wise, but Springbok doctor Craig Roberts would prefer to get the hits out of the way now.

There was a batch of good news for South Africa on Monday, following their bruising victory over Wales at the weekend.

England's dirt-trackers will have their chance on tour when they face up to a strong Crusaders team in a midweek match.

It may provoke some debate, but South Africa headline rugby365's famous weekly selection, following their demolition of Wales.

Calum MacRae will be leaving his position as skills and attack coach at Newcastle Falcons to take up the role of coach to the Scotland Sevens side.

Warren Gatland has admited that his team were not prepared for the Springboks pace, intensity and physicality as they succumbed to a 16-38 defeat.

The All Blacks will get another crack at matching the record for consecutive Test victories when they face England in Hamilton this weekend.

South African coach Heyneke Meyer dished out a swipe at the ongoing criticism of Springbok flyhalf Morné Steyn.

The series in Australia have been decided but there is one more round to go. In South Africa, Wales could still share the series.

Sonny Bill Williams has confirmed his intentiones to play for the Chiefs and ultimatly stake a claim in the All Blacks World Cup squad by signing with the Manukau Steelers.

In-demand Wallabies star Israel Folau has ruled out any move to Europe or a switch back to league in Australia before next year's World Cup.  

Leicester Tigers skipper Ed Slater will captain the England midweek team against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Tuesday.

Conrad Smith has broken a bone in his hand after the All Blacks narrow one point victory against England and will miss the third and final Test.

There are fewer matches this week as there was yet another long weekend in Holidayland.

Stuart Lancaster believes that his side have shown that they are closing the gap on the All Blacks despite losing both Tests on their tour.

The composure the Junior Springboks showed to win their semifinal against New Zealand will be vital in the final against England.

Springbok captain Victor Matfield knows that their performance against Wales was not perfect and has challenged his side to improve.

The Wallabies may have been held to their lowest winning score in 87 years, but Ewen McKenzie is pleased they found a different way to win.

The Crusaders team to face England on Tuesday will be captained by George Whitelock, with two of his brothers also in the match-day squad.

The Leopards and Griquas maintained their dominant form in the second round of the Currie Cup qualifying as they secured back-to-back victories.

Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia will be sidelined for up to eight weeks with the 55-game Test veteran to undergo surgery on his right ankle on Tuesday.

A late try from hooker Corniel Els saw South Africa Under-20 beat hosts New Zealand 32-25 in their Junior World Championship semifinal.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer praised his team and hailed fullback Willie le Roux as the best in the world.

Ireland complete a 2-0 clean-sweep of their tour to Argentina, after beating the Pumas 23-17 in the second Test in Tucuman on Saturday.

New Zealand's ability to seize control when the chips are down stunned England in the second Test in Dunedin Saturday.

The Namibian Weltwitschias came from behind to record a 30-28 win over Western Province at the Hage Geingob Stadium on Saturday.

The Welsh have been outplayed in every aspect as the Springboks ran riot scoring 38 points to 16.

The Springboks absolutely blew the Welsh away in a performance that saw them score five well worked tries against an opposition that were no where.

Willie le Roux weaved his magic as South Africa scored an emphatic 38-16 win over Wales to start their Test season in glorious fashion.

Samoan flyhalf Tusi Pisi landed five penalties to get Samoa home 15-0 over Italy in a tryless international in Apia on Saturday.

Fiji centre Nemani Nadolo scored a try among his 20 points as the hosts beat Tonga 45-17 on Saturday in their opening match of the Pacific Nations Cup.

What has happened to French rugby? That is the most burning question in the game at present.

A win is a win, no matter how ugly or boring. However, it was tough sitting through 80 minutes of this kick-fest.

It was hailed in the media all week that this was going to be a different match and it really was, the Australians just taking the arm wrestle 6-0  

Dawie Theron named almost the same Junior Bok starting team which defeated NZ in their pool encounter two weeks ago at the same venue.

England will be hugely frustrated that they could not take it past the All Blacks who piped them twice in two weeks

A real game of two halves , England would have though they had the edge on only for the All Blacks to come back, in typical fashion, to blow them away.

New Zealand claimed an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-Test series against England when they beat them 28-27 in Dunedin on Saturday.

All Blacks ace Daniel Carter chose humble surroundings to launch his final attempt to win the sport's greatest trophy.

It may not be the War of Independence but there will be no love lost when IRB Junior World Champions England go head-to-head with Ireland.

It's Anglicans vs Methodists in Grahamstown and also at Botha's Hill on Saturday when Kearsney play host to Michaelhouse in what could be really good contests.

Stand-in Springbok captain Victor Matfield insists that off-field distractions this past week have had little effect on the players'.

Wales Under-20 coach Byron Hayward insists his players are ready and raring to go to take on France on Sunday - for the second time in six days.

The clash of two behemoth wings shapes as the likely game breaker in Saturday's crucial second Test between New Zealand and England in Dunedin.

In the city of spires, schools and churches, there takes place on Saturday one of the most passionate interschools clashes in South Africa - Neighbour vs Neighbour, Anglican vs Methodist.

The Australians spoke all week about expecting a backlash, but French captain Thierry Dusautoir has a very different reason to win.

Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard will be hoping to continue his unbeaten run against the Baby Blacks when they square off in their semifinal.

Northwood go south to Glenwood for a rugby encounter on Saturday, the day of the Test in Durban which will start nearly three hours after the match at Glenwood.

David Pickering has written an open letter putting forward the governing body's case on the internal strife between them and the local club teams.

Paul Jordaan and Wynand Olivier have been called up to the Springbok squad in the places of Juan de Jongh and Frans Steyn.

International Rugby Board chief Brett Gosper has urged SANZAR to pick Japan as the 18th team in a newly expanded Super Rugby competition,

The mainly home-based Argentinean team does not appear to be a real threat to the powerful Six Nations champions, Ireland.

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Springbok centre Juan de Jongh was ruled out of the three Tests in the following a severe chest infection which saw him being hospitalised for four nights.

Scotland's new regime under Vern Cotter is off to a great start as he looks to take the momentum forward against the Canadians.

The Highlanders head coach, Jamie Josephs has pledged his allegiance to the Dunedin-based franchise for an additional two years.

Wales are sweating on the fitness of George North ahead of Saturday's first Test against South Africa.

Wales have always found South Africa a tough nut to crack. In fact they have cracked it only once, in 1999. Paul Dobson previews the first Test.

Michael Paterson has joined the England tour squad in Dunedin ahead of their clash with the Crusaders in his native Christchurch next Tuesday.

England will be looking to go one better than last week when they face the All Blacks in the second Test in Dunedin on Saturday.

OPINION: Jan de Koning continues to delve into the sanctum sanctorum of South African rugby and the cause(s) of Steyn-gate.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt made seven changes and a positional switch to his side ahead of the second and final Test against Argentina.

Argentinean coach Daniel Hourcade has made two changes to his team for the second Test against Ireland, in Tucumán on Saturday.

Griquas and the Leopards will be determined to build momentum in the Currie Cup qualifying rounds this weekend.

The second round of the June internationals are here, you can follow four big games with us!

This weeks game should be an entirely different affair to the 50-23 drubbing the French received from the Wallabies in Brisbane.

Wing Sergeal Petersen said calm heads will be needed when South Africa Under-20 tackle hosts New Zealand in the semifinal on Sunday.  

After the hammering recived at the hands of the Wallabies, the French are the type of team that will ferociously bounce back warns the Honey Badger.

Rookie Springbok centre Jan Serfontein believes his untried midfield partnership with JP Pietersen can flourish against Wales on Saturday.

The All Blacks nervy victory over England at the weekend has set them a great platform to prove the naysayers wrong in their second match.

Warren Gatland has named two uncapped players in his match day squad with Gareth Davies and Matthew Morgan appearing on the bench.

The referees have been announced for the knock-out stages of the Junior World Championship in New Zealand.

IRB CEO Brett Gosper urged unions to play their star names at the Rio Olympics Sevens to maximise the sport's opportunity on the world stage.

France, still reeling from an embarrassing loss last week, are determined to 'fight back' when they play Australia in the second Test.

Coach John Dobson has made a few adjustments to the Western Province team for Saturday's clash against Namibia.

A number of Reds player are set to return to their respective Premier clubs this weekend, to bolster the competition for the weekend.

New Zealand’s Under-20 side has been dealt a blow with captain Simon Hickey out for the remainder of the Junior World Championship

England coach Stuart Lancaster has made five changes to his team's starting line-up for the second Test against New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday.

All Black coach Steve Hansen has backed his first Test line-up to "improve massively" in the second Test against England.

Police have arrester two suspects for the assault of a referee in Pretoria last Saturday.

The Test match against Wales in Durban will be a day of milestones

South Africa are determined to avoid falling into the complacency trap when they face a depleted Welsh team in Durban on Saturday.

The Australian Under-20 selectors have called New South Wales junior and Sydney University representative Matt Sandell into the squad.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer speaks out, for the first time, about Frans Steyn's decision to walk out on the team.

Bryan Habana and Schalk Brits have been named in the South African Sevens squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The Golden Lions have announced their representative teams for the Grant Khomo week, and the Craven week

True to tradition, French coach Philippe Saint-Andre has wielded a very heavy axe ahead of his team's second Test against Australia.

Jan Serfontein will make his first start for the Springboks as he replaces Frans Steyn, who has removed himself from national selection.

The Irish Rugby Football Union, Connacht and Leinster have agreed a loan deal that will see two high-profile players swap provinces.

The All Blacks reputation as the Invincibles of world rugby has been severely tested by England in their last few meetings.

Wallabies hooker Nathan Charles has 'defied science and logic' to be named to make his Test debut for Australia against France this weekend.

Newport Gwent Dragons have secured the signature of journey-man Andy Powell who is to join the region from the start of next season.  

Relegated French club Biarritz has started to recruit in the Southern Hemisphere in its drive to regain its Top 14 status.

All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter will warm up for the Rugby Championship by playing a club rugby game.

OPINION: Jan de Koning looks into the underlying issues that caused World Cup winner Frans Steyn's gladiatorial walk-out on the Springbok team.

South African referees have again suffered from the physical assault on a fellow official. This time a sad and serious incident happened in Pretoria.

Wales scored 17 points in each half to cruise to a comfortable 34-12 victory over the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.

Frans Steyn has been  released from the Springbok squad at his own request and will not appear in Saturday’s match against Wales in Durban.

Wales start their tour of South Africa with a clash against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday. Follow it LIVE here.

rugby365 brings you reaction from the SA Under-20 win over Samoa U20.

Heyneke Meyer spoke of his partiality to players with 'character' and in Schalk Burger he has the epitome of a man with real personality.

The new European Rugby Cup pools have been drawn and the competitive nature of the new tournament is evident with no easy pool being apparent.

Flyhalf Elton Jantjies has requested a release from his Currie Cup contract in order to complete a loan transfer to Japanese club NTT Shining Arcs. 

There are tremors rather than earthquakes this week following big wins by Garsfontein, Selborne, Grey PE, Bishops and Oakdale.

Francois Louw has said the southern hemisphere mind-set and pride in the scrum is what will contribute to a far more impressive display against Wales.

Jacques-Louis Potgieter, the journey-man of South African rugby, has extended his contract with the Pretoria-based side until 2016.

The Junior Springboks will have to beat hosts New Zealand for the second time in three matches if they are to progress to the Junior World Championship Final.  

Saracens have lured yet another South African opponent up to London to face them in November, after the conclusion of the Currie Cup.

Kearsney travelled to Durban for DHS' Founders Day, for a televised game and came away with a 33-16 victory over their hosts.    

A brave Queen's outfit was indeed punished by St Andrew's who scored 19 unanswered points in the first half to win 47-7 in the end.

rugby365 bring you reaction from the South Africa Under-20 win over Samoa U20 in Albany on Tuesday.

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie has again warned his team over complacency, as they step up preparations for the second Test against France.

England hooker Dylan Hartley, speaking ahead of the second Test against New Zealand,  said they have had a taste and now want more.

The Junior Springboks were forced to work hard for their 21-8 victory over a fired-up Samoan Under-20 side in their final pool game.

Wales coach Warren Gatland says the potential benefits of Tuesday's encounter with EP Kings will reach far wider than the two-Test tour of SA.

Wallaby lock James Horwill will celebrate his milestone 50th game for Australia.

The doubting Thomases remain, but a visible lift in intensity suggests South Africa are raising the bar ahead of the first Test against Wales.

The entertainment of the first weekend of June Tests was provided by the men from Down Under.

No, not years. Craig Joubert at the weekend became the seventh referee to take charge of 50 Tests.

The SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport would not comment on reports that Springbok Mahlatse Ralepelle tested positive for a banned substance.

Juan de Jongh and Marnitz Boshoff will not be considered for selection for Saturday's Test against Wales in Durban, because of illness and injury.

New Zealand Under-20 will be looking for inspirational performance against Scotland on Tuesday as they look to sneak into the Junior World Championships semifinals.

English Premiership runners-up Saracens will play the Blue Bulls Currie Cup team at Allianz Park early next year - Saturday, January 31.

The June Test window is wide open now with many international matches in Oceania, Romania, Georgia, South Africa, Argentina, the USA and Canada. It's a busy time for referees.

rugby365 and Springbok sponsor Asics give our loyal readers a chance to win Test tickets for free.

Paul Roos snatched victory over Paarl Boys High with time up on the clock when fullback Aidynn Cupido broke through a tackle and scored next to the posts.

Hoërskool Sasolburg underlined their domianance over local rivals HTS Sasolburg who they beat 22-13 in a competitive FNB Classic Clash at the P de Villiers Stadium on Saturday.

Wales' three-match tour of South Africa is set for a rousing start, when the visitors tackle the Eastern Province Kings on Tuesday.

A late try saw Maritzburg College clinch a thrilling 25-24 win over Michaelhouse in their 171st encounter on Meadows at Michaelhouse on Saturday.

The Australians already knew it, but the French thought it was a good idea to remind them that there is another side to the coin.

Bishops bounced back well from their defeat to Wynberg last week to record a convincing 94-7 victory over Belville Hoerskool at the Piley Rees field on Saturday.  

St Johns clinched a thrilling 24-22 victory over rivals Parktown with the last kick of the match in their Classic Clash in Johannesburg on Saturday.

As the results come in we publish them - the scores of all the matches between two school. There were 25 such matches between Paul Roos and Paarl Boys' High in Stellenbosch on Saturday.

The bookmakers have installed South Africa as overwhelming favourites, but Wales coach Warren Gatland has his eye on a 2-0 sweep.

Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron has retained only six players from the team that beat New Zealand for their final pool match against Samoa on Tuesday.

Glenwood ran in 11 tries on their way to a ruthless 67-7 away victory over Hilton College on Saturday.  

Hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie was ruled out of the rest England's tour of New Zealand, after injuring his knee in training last week.

Michael Hooper will become one of Australia's youngest captains, after he was named to lead the Wallabies against France on Saturday.

England coach Stuart Lancaster is facing a selection headache ahead of the second Test against New Zealand.

The New Zealand media are again speculating about the immediate future of their best player, No.8 Kieran Read.

South Africa were given a sobering reality check - not by the World XV, but by the whims of an Irishman.

The doomsdayers are ready to write South Africa's ageing forwards off. Jan de Koning brings you Heyneke Meyer's reaction.

Brackenfell High School deservedly beat a listless SACS 31-26. Brackenfell were full value for their win scoring four great tries on a chilly, morning in the Northern Suburbs.

The All Black debutants give their views on the first Test.

Cheetahs prop Trevor Nyakane has been recalled to the South African squad ahead of the first Test against Wales.

Anybody who watched the match between Paul Roos and Paarl Boys' High must have wondered at the last try of the match.

Australian coach Ewen McKenzie was expecting a major backlash from France in their second Test in Melbourne this coming Saturday.

French coach Philippe Saint-Andre spoke of the 'panic' in his team, but it appears he may well be ready to hit the panic-button himself.

Japan rallied with 25 unanswered points in the second half to beat Canada 34-25 in a Pacific Nations Cup match.

Scotland got their four-Test mid-year tour off to a winning start with a three-try triumph over the United States in Houston.

Griquas, the Leopards and the Griffons registered strong starts to the Currie Cup Premier Division qualifiers this weekend.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen praised the bravery and class of flyhalf Aaron Cruden for producing the match-winning moment.

The French team's Australian campaign went from bad to worse in the wake of their 50-point thumping at the hands of the Wallabies.

Australia were dealt a double blow in the wake of their impressive first Test win over France in Brisbane at the weekend.

Ireland dominated the second half to secure a comfortable 29-17 victory over Argentina at the Estadio Centenario in Resistencia on on Saturday.

Ulster boss David Humphreys has confirmed that he is to leave the Irish teamto become Director of Rugby for English Premiership side Gloucester.

The World XV fell off the pace in the second half as the Springboks pulled away from them to secure a 47-13 victory at Newlands.  

The Springboks cruised to a comfortable 47-13 victory over the World XV at Newlands which saw them gain in confidence as the game progressed.

South Africa produced a dazzling display of entertaining rugby to blow a World XV away at Newlands on Saturday.

Dan Lydiate will captain Wales in their opening game in South Africa against Eastern Province Kings in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday  

Underdogs Tonga snatched an 18-18 draw in injury time against Samoa to launch the Pacific Nations Cup tournament in dramatic fashion in Apia on Saturday.

France failed to arrive, mentally, and got hammered by Australia in the first Test in Brisbane on Saturday.

Blue Bulls Under-21 hooker Arno van Wyk has joined the Junior Springboks in Auckland after a knee injury forced Malcolm Marx out of the IRB Junior World Championship.  

Australia produced one of their biggest wins over France in history in Brisbane on Saturday.

The Wallabies ran in seven tries as they handed France a comprehensive 50-23 defeat at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday.  

England came close to becoming the first team to beat the All Blacks at Eden Park since 1994, but came up just short in the end.

The All Blacks got out of jail against a determined England at Eden Park, with a late try saving the home team's blushes.  

A late Conrad Smith try saw the All Blacks claim an unconvincing 20-15 victory over a determined England side at Eden Park on Saturday.  

There is snow on the Berg. Natalians say that when the temperature drops down towards 10. There is snow on the Berg now as Glenwood take the uphill road into the Midlands of KwaZulu Natal to play Hilton situated in splendour.

On Saturday 20 Maritzburg College rugby teams will trek up over World View and on up to Balgowan to play Michaelhouse, a week after matches with Hilton.

On Saturday Paul Roos play hosts in Stellenbosch to Paarl Boys' High. It can only be a great game between two of South Africa's oldest schools and greatest rugby schools in the past and in the present.

On Saturday there will be an FNB Classic Clash in Sasolburg between the Hoërskool and Hoër Tegniese Skool. It will evoke great enthusiasm.

Dylan Testa will be looking to pull the strings for St Johns in their FNB Classic Clash against Parktown on Saturday.

Springbok Peter Grant is again heading abroad after the Super Rugby season.

The South African Under-20 team's inspirational win over their New Zealand counterparts will serve as inspiration for the senior Springbok team.

The only rugby Andrew Hore has played this year has been for the Maniototo Maggots, so the clash with the Springboks will be something of a step up.  

Johannesburg is a huge city but these two old and famous schools are close enough to be considered neighbours, which makes rivalry all the keener and on Saturday their rivalry is enhanced by being an FNB Classic Clash.

HTS Sasolburg skipper Heinrich van Tonder will lead out a full strength side against local rivals Hoerskool Sasolburg in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

New Zealander Vern Cotter makes his debut as the coach of Scotland's national team against the United States in Houston on Saturday.

Castres Olympique prop Ramiro Herrera is the only newcomer in a largely domestic-based Argentina team named to face Ireland.

In an FNB Classic Clash Hoërskool Pietersburg of Polokwane beat Hoërskool Ben Vorster of Tzaneen 33-25. Each side scored four tries but kicking won it for the home side.

Uncapped back row forward Robbie Diack will make his Ireland debut against Argentina in Resistancia on Saturday.

South Africa Under-20 pulled away in the second half to secure a bonus-point 33-24 victory over the Baby Blacks in North Harbour on Friday.

England suffered a further setback on the eve of the first Test against New Zealand when they lost their most experienced back.

The Six Nations champions against the Rugby Championships' last-placed team. rugby365 looks at the Test in Resistencia.

The All Blacks will get their international season started against a depleted England side at their Eden Park fortress on Saturday.

This match glitters with stars. After all only Cornal Hendricks of SA and Rory Kockott of the World XV are not fully fledged internationals.

Veteran Darron Nell will captain the Eastern Province Kings when they take on the touring Welsh side in a mid-week fixture.

Jack Rosenberg of Dale College, the most loyal of men, died in Bloemfontein on 2 June 2014 at the age of 86, loved and mourned by many.

The battle for the remaining position in the Currie Cup will begin on Friday as six of the seven teams involved take to the field

Nick Mallett knows that his star-studded World XV backline will not be able to do much against the Springboks unless some hard work is done up front.

Johan Kok, as an experienced campaigner at schoolboy level, still regards the Sasolburg derby as one of the biggest events in his calendar.  

Australia, comprised of a team of Super Rugby form players, will welcome a French team that is looking a little thin after the Top 14 Final.

Rookie wing Cornal Hendricks could not have asked for a better commendation than one coming from record-breaking Springbok Bryan Habana.

Aseli Tikoirotuma will be joining up with Harlequins on a two year contract when his current Super Rugby commitments with the Chiefs come to an end.

Western Province are taking a young team to Kenya and Namibia to play the national teams of those countries as they prepare for World Cup qualifiers which start at the end of the month. The matches are funded by the International Rugby Board.

This weekend sees the start of the June international window, you can follow four big games here!

Wallaby wizard Matt Giteau will lead a powerful World XV against South African at Newlands on Saturday.

Powerfully built twins Jesse and Dan Kriel will play alongside each other in the midfield for the Baby Boks against the New Zealand Under-20s.

Chris Pennell admits he can't wait to soak up the atmosphere at Eden Park when England take on New Zealand in the first Test on Saturday.

Quintin Geldenhuys, who on Saturday will captain Italy for the first time against Fiji, is looking to start off with a bang.

Jerome Kaino thought his All Black days were over after he headed to Japan. The World Cup winner speaks about his comeback.

Taulupe Faletau, having never played in South Africa, is expecting a brutal welcoming party when they take on the Springboks in the Incoming Test Series.

New Zealand Under-20 head coach Chris Boyd has made three changes to the starting line-up to face South Africa on Friday.

The Free State Cheetahs have made the decision that Naka Drotské will travel to the United Kingdom to further his coaching knowledge.

An injury to scrumhalf Danny Care put further pressure on England, after they were already forced to name a weakened team to face the All Blacks.

Captain Handre Pollard speaks about SA U20's clash with their NZ counterparts!

The return of star loose forward Jerome Kaino, after a two-year hiatus, headlines the All Black team to face England in Auckland on Saturday.

Kasselsvlei played their great rivals Bellville South in an FNB Classic Clash at Rosina Paarwater Stadium on Saturday and came from behind to win 12-6 in a tense match.

The decision of Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer to start with JP Pietersen at outside centre ahead of Juan de Jongh has caused more than just a stir.

World XV flyers Hosea Gear and James O'Connor are aiming to return to Super Rugby to put themselves in contention for the World Cup next year.

Western Province will take on the Kenyan national team as they build up ahead of the forthcoming Confederation of African Rugy Championships.

Parktown skipper Andrew Page knows that his young side have their work cut out for them if they are to repeat last-year's FNB Classic Clash victory over St Johns.

Cornal Hendricks will make his debut for South Africa in the 15-man code next to ten players who started in the Springboks’ final Test of 2013.

Les Bleus coach Phillipe Saint-Andre pulled a major surprise on Wednesday by leaving tour captain Thierry Dusautoir.  

Wycliff Palu plays his 50th Wallabies Test on Saturday night, 10 seasons after leaving rugby league as an oversized prop.  

Bismarck du Plessis remains a long-term option as captain of South Africa's national team. Jan de Koning reports from the Springbok camp.

Gloucester have made a massive play by signing Welsh star James Hook from recently relegated French Top 14 club, Perpignan.

South Africa's Under-20 players faced a haka with a difference in New Zealand.

England's forwards will need to maintain the form they discovered in the Six Nations if they want to compete against the All Blacks this weekend.

Rory Kockott said that he will make the 'logical decision' when it comes to playing Test rugby, whether for South Africa or France.

Although he has no shortage of firepower at his disposal, Nick Mallett's biggest challenge is making the World XV a cohesive unit by Saturday.

Interim Springbok captain Victor Matfield is motivated by his burning desire to atone for the 2011 World Cup heartache. Jan de Koning reports.

Kearney of Botha's Hill in KwaZulu Natal played St Stithians of Randburg in Gauteng and beat them 65-21 on Stott field on Saturday.

On Reunion Day, before a big crowd at Goldstones Maritzburg College beat Hilton 37-5 in an FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

Craig Clarke, double Super Rugby winning captain, has retired from rugby due to a number of concussions over an extended period of time.

Ulster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions loose forward, Stephen Ferris, has confirmed that he is to retire from rugby.  

The World XV suffered another injury setback for their match against the Springboks at Newlands on Saturday

St Benedict's of Bedfordview played Pretoria Boys High on Brooks Field at Pretoria Boys High. The home side won 31-29, but only after a massive, thrilling comeback after Bennies had led 29-0.

The Junior Springboks suffered a huge injury setback with the news that three players were ruled out of their vital clash against New Zealand.

This weekend saw Glenwood travel up to Monument Hoërskool, a game which formed part of the annual Premier Inter-schools derby.

There are some changes, one made in rewarding a team which played, one as a result of a surprise defeat at the hands of a team not on the Top 20.

Victor Matfield has returned to captain the Springboks. Here are some views on the subject!

The one is an evil villain, the other a gentle soul!

Stormers hooker Deon Fourie has signed a two-year deal with French Top 14 side Lyon and will leave at the end of the Super Rugby season.  

South African-born Italian international Tobias Botes and Australian U20 lock Steve Cummins have joined the Kings until the end of the 2014.

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie said that form was his primary consideration in naming the Wallaby side to face France in Brisbane.  

George Whitelock is expected to join Japanese club Panasonic Wild Knights that recently appointed former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans as its coach.

Victor Matfield will captain the Springboks in the Incoming Series this month in the absence of the injured Jean de Villiers 

Injuries have forced No.8 Kieran Read and flank Sam Cane out of New Zealand's opening Test against England, with wing Julian Savea also in doubt.

Nic White and Bernard Foley will be the starting halfback combination for the Wallabies in their clash with France in Brisbane on Saturday.  

Muir of Uitenhage travelled up to Kirkwood with its citrus trees in the Sundays Valley for their match with the enthusiastic local school.

With injuries continuing to ravage the Springboks' backline resources, managing injured players have become a top priority.

In an FNB Classic Clash played at Florida High School on Saturday, the home side beat Marais Viljoen High School of Alberton 31-12. The report is from Florida.

Damian de Allende has been forced to withdraw from the Springbok squad and will be replaced by Marnitz Boshoff after suffering a knee injury.

In the Methodist derby between Kearsney of Botha's Hill and St Stithians of Randburg, the home side  ran out 65-21 winners.

In the Methodist derby between Kearsney of Botha's Hill and St Stithians of Randburg, the home side  ran out 65-21 winners.

Bishops played Wynberg on the Piley Rees field at Bishops on Saturday and lost just 20-19 to their opponents who have been having a successful season.

The French team see young Wallabies flank Michael Hooper as the danger man, ahead of this weekend's opening Test in Brisbane.  

There are just two South African players in the rugby365 Team of the Week, with both of them from the Lions side that downed the Bulls.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was forced to make two changes to his travelling squad prior to their departure for the tour of Argentina.

The Bulls will play Namibia in a friendly match in Windhoek on Saturday, June 21, the Blue Bulls Rugby Union has confirmed.

Hosea Gear had set his sights on making a return to New Zealand duty at next year's World Cup in England.

Last week we had results of 16 schools matches, a record for us. This week we have 15 so far with a big contribution from Kobus Naudé of Secunda.

Flank Sam Cane faces a race against time to be fit for the All Blacks' first Test against England this coming weekend.

The World XV will have a very good idea of the Springbok gameplan and set-piece calls, when they face South African at Newlands on Saturday.

Rob Wagner, the CEO of WP Rugby, has confirmed that Schalk Burger will be heading to Japan at the culmination of the Super Rugby season.

Young Lions prop Julian Redelinghuys will get a crack at the Springboks this weekend after being named in the match-day squad for the World XV.

New Zealand prime minister John Key has been visiting the Pacific Islands and Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele is beckoning the All Blacks to do the same.  

Following the culmination of the Premeriship season, Stuart Lancaster has added 16 players, 14 from Saracens and Saints and two others.

rugby365 has a couple of great prizes to give away.

The IRB Junior World Championship got off to a flying start with six games in the opening round including South Africa's hammering of Scotland.

Chris Boyd and John Plumtree will reunite as Super Rugby coaches in 2015 - this time on home soil.

Veteran hooker Stephen Moore will captain the Wallabies in the opening Test against France this coming weekend.

KwaZulu-Natal have chosen their teams for the Under-18 Craven Week and Academy Week and the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week.

The Blue Bulls have chosen four teams for national weeks, with three players returning from last year's Craven Week side.

Sharks boss Jake White felt that last week's Springbok training camp contributed to his side's loss to the Stormers in Durban.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said there will always be those unlucky not to make the national team, but said the door remains open for 'outsiders'.

Referee Marius van der Westhuizen will blow the whistle to start the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship in New Zealand on 2 June 2014.

England Under-20 will start the defence of their Junior World Championship crown against Italy in Auckland on Monday.

The Barbarians went some way to restoring their reputation with a 39-29 win over an unfamiliar-looking England at Twickenham on Sunday.

Heyneke Meyer has defended his decision to lean on some overseas-based veterans, rather than throw more youngsters in at the deep end.

For a man known for putting his body on the line, Jonny Wilkinson caused a surprise by admitting he is scared about the future following retirement.

Melbourne Rebels forward Sean McMahon will captain Australia in their first IRB Junior World Championship match against Argentina.

Wales Under-20 head coach Byron Hayward has selected his 'strongest team' for the side's opening clash of the Junior World Championship against Fiji on Monday.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann said that his team's hunger to prove themselves had been decisive in their victory over the Bulls on Saturday.

May is over, the Cape is hectic wet and Hoërskool Middelburg beat Nelspruit - life is full of sudden surprises.

Bulls captain Flip van der Merwe said that their defeat to the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday summed up their season.