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Jurgen Visser and Jacques-Louis Potgieter's injuries are minor and they will both train with the Bulls on Tuesday.

Toulon will have to wait and see if flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson will be declared fit for their European Cup semifinal against Munster

The Reds have immediately put Jesse Mogg in their crosshairs by declaring they'll again target the dangerous Brumbies fullback

Chiefs' flyhalf Aaron Cruden will miss six to eight weeks of Super Rugby after fracturing his thumb in a dramatic 43-all draw with the Cheetahs.

Injuries to wings Peter Betham and Alofa Alofa forced Waratahs coach Michael Cheika to call in a replacement for the showdown with the Force.

Highlanders wing Kurt Baker has been handed the biggest ban of the Super Rugby season - a six-week suspension for a spear tackle.

It's been a hectic week with festivals all over the country and as a result many results. Some of the results are surprises.

The inaugural Desert Rugby Festival ended in Walvis Bay on Saturday, and once again Monnas were the strongest team.

Defending champions Toulon ran out comfortable 29-14 winners over Leinster to set up a European Cup semifinal against Munster.  

Clermont head coach Vern Cotter believes that experience carried them through to the European Cup semifinals for the third straight season.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika believes that the Australian conference is more competitive this year because the teams have shown more hunger.

The 2014 Varsity Cup title will be decided on Monday when Potchefstroom hosts its first-ever final.  

B0ris_the_Spid3r still leads the rugby365 Superbru pool after another tough round.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann did not mince his words following his side's lethargic performance in their 28-7 defeat to the Crusaders.

The field for the Community Cup Easter play-offs in George has been confirmed after a dramatic final round.

The play-off battle intensified in the Vodacom Cup this weekend, with all but one of the matches featuring big wins as the top teams stamped their authority.

Leicester Tigers boss Richard Cockerill tipped Clermont Auvergne to possibly go all the way and claim a first European Cup title.

Ulster captain Johann Muller was proud of the effort his team put in with a man down in their narrow defeat to Saracens.

Saracens coach Mark McCall was a relieved man to leave his native Belfast with a 17-15 victory over his former team Ulster on Saturday.

Chiefs coach David Rennie said that his team's remarkable comeback against the Cheetahs should not cloud how bad they were in the first half.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee admits that his team is 'in a hole' after hitting rock bottom on the Super Rugby standings.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske said that his team learned some valuable lessons about closing games out in their draw with the Chiefs.

Chiefs wing Asaeli Tikoirotuma has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (b) stamping or trampling.

Saracens secured a second successive European Cup semifinal spot in dramatic fashion on Saturday.

It is 75 and counting for ASM Clermont Auvergne, but heartbreak for never-say-die Leicester Tigers.

The Crusaders became the first team this year to cross the Indian Ocean and get a Super Rugby win.

In a physical game at Newlands we saw only the second trans-Indian Ocean victory of the tournament, as the Waratahs beat the Stormers 22-11

Munster made light work of Toulouse, in a repeat of the 2008 European Cup final, as they ran in six tries in a 47-23 win to stroll into the semifinals.

The Reds suffered a heartbreaking 29-32 loss to the Western Force because they failed to play for a full 80 minutes.

The Force, with four consecutive victories for the first time in the their Super Rugby history, are now looking to raise the bar even more.

The Chiefs found themselves another draw in South Africa as Tim Nanai-Williams scored two minutes after the hooter to deny the Cheetahs.

The Bulls suffered a double injury blow in their 20-25 Super Rugby Round Eight loss to the Hurricanes in Napier on Saturday.

Monnas continued to dominate at the Desert Festival organised by Walvis Bay Private High School, the first festival of this kind.

Fullback Jayden Hayward scored a minute from time as the Western Force snatched a thrilling 32-29 win over the Reds.

Pat McCabe has put down a big marker for Wallaby selection later this year - after scoring a career first try double for the Brumbies.

The Hurricanes moved into the top six on the Super Rugby standings with a hard-earned 25-20 win over the Bulls on Saturday.

Nick Evans steered Harlequins into an all-English Challenge Cup semifinal.

Glasgow Warriors stormed back into the Pro12 play-off places with a 29-10 victory over Benetton Treviso.

It was the last day of the 2nd, Under-15 and Under-14 teams at the Biz Sport Rugby Festival at Glenwood High School on Friday.

Dawie Theron has cut his squad for the Junior World Championship to 36. We give the schools each of these players left recently.

Dawie Theron has cut his squad for the Junior World Championship to 36. We give the schools each of these players left recently.

Kurt Baker of the Highlanders has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match against the Rebels in Dunedin on Friday.

Northampton Saints cruised into the final four of the Euro Challenge Cup, after seeing off Sale Sharks 28-14 in Salford.

A reduced South African Under-20 training squad of 36 players has been named for the 2014 Junior World Championship.

The Community Cup race to George comes down to the wire in Saturday's final round of pool action.

Will Carling puts Ireland's legendary centre partnership Brian O'Driscoll and Gordon D'Arcy through their paces.

Juan de Jongh is well aware of the firepower possessed by the Waratahs' backline but he is not letting that worry him.

We feature two of the true legends of the game, Jonny Wilkinson and Brian O'Driscoll - who go head-to-head in the Euro Cup quarterfinals.

The Brumbies secured a comprehensive 26-9 win over the Blues in their Super Rugby encounter in Canberra on Friday.

The Highlanders managed to hang on in the face of a strong, late charge by the Rebels to score a 33-30 win in Dunedin on Friday.

Clermont's entire squad were drug tested on Thursday, before the French side meet English club Leicester in the European Cup quarterfinals.

Edinburgh staved off a late assault at Rodney Parade to record their first away win of this season's Pro12, edging to a 23-19 victory over Newport Gwent Dragons.

With just days to go now before the kickoff of the European Cup quarterfinals, eight elite clubs with 16 European titles among them are counting down.

It is fitting that the weekend's action concludes at Newlands, as the spotlight has been firmly on the Stormers this week.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie clearly doesn't believe in continuity.

This is the second day's play at Glenwood High School for 1st XVs and Under-16 teams. It has produced two remarkable results for Ben Vorster of  Tzaneen up in the far north of South Africa.

It is Week Eight of Super Rugby and we bring you every minute of the action LIVE - right here!

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has put down the small percentage of away wins in this years competition to home-ground tribalism.

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The Stade Vélodrome in Marseille will become the 105th venue to stage European Cup action.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made six changes to the run-on side, but Israel Folau remains on the sidelines.

Springbok and Bath flank Francois Louw's ankle injury does not require surgery, which means he will be able to play again this season.

On Wednesday, the first day of the first Desert Rugby Festival took place, organised by Walvis Bay Private High School.

Clearly the strongest of the 10 sides at the 2014 Pukke Skouspel were Garsfontein and Outeniqua and, by a narrow margin, Garsfontein had the better record.

In June the IRB's Nations Cup will again be played in Bucharest and the Tibilisi Cup will be played in Georgia.For both of these cups the IRB has appointed teams of referees.

Andries Coetzee will get his first start of the season when he runs out at fullback for the Lions against the Crusaders in Johannesburg on Saturday. 

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke believes rugby should remain a game for all shapes and sizes and the maul is an integral part of the game.

Jamie Roberts' career will come full circle when he travels to South Africa in June, returning to where he made his debut in 2008.

Force flyhalf Sias Ebersohn will play his 50th Super Rugby game when his side visits the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.      

Matthew Rees has spoken candidly about the 'dark days' he went through when recalling his recent battle with testicular cancer. 

Livewire Jamie-Jerry Taulagi will make his Super Rugby debut this weekend, after being named on the wing for the Reds.

Vito Victor will start at eighthman and Brad Shields will be on the bench for the Hurricanes when they host the Bulls in Wellington on Saturday. 

The Crusaders were dealt a big blow with the news that the world's best player, No.8 Kieran Read, has been ruled out of their encounter with the Lions.

The IRB's Junior World Championship is again in the Southern Hemisphere, this time in New Zealand in June, which is midwinter in the Land of the Long White Cloud.

The Brumbies team team to take on the Blues in a Super Rugby encounter on Friday shows just one change to their starting XV.

Rebels coach Tony McGahan has made four changes to his starting line-up for Friday's Super Rugby match against the Highlanders.

Super Rugby's regular season is nearing the halfway stage, with Round Eight next, and for some teams the level of desperation is becoming alarming.

It was the second day's play for the 2nd XVs, the Under-15s and Under-14s at the Biz Sport Rugby Festival taking place at Glenwood High School in Durban.

Piketberg and Tygerberg ended the Tony Stoops Rugby Festival on high notes, each with a convincing win over strong opposition.

The Vodacom Cup competition is set to heat up significantly this weekend as there are only three pool rounds remaining for the teams to play their way into the quarterfinals.

Having decided to do without autumn this year, the Cape turned on winter rain for the last day of the Oakdale rugby tournament in Riversdale.

Duane Vermeulen says the Stormers will not make any tactical adjustments to their game this weekend, but simply need to 'man-up' and execute better.

Naka Drotske has confirmed that Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen had not yet recovered from a neck injury and would be sidelined for another two weeks. 

There were seven matches on Day 3 of the Grey High School Rugby Festival in Port Elizabeth, ending with a tight encounter between the hosts and Michaelhouse.

Edinburgh return to action on Thursday to play the first of two games in hand, against Dragons at Rodney Parade.

Edinburgh Rugby confirmed today that Lock Sean Cox will leave the club and return to the English Premiership at the end of the season.

Welsh international Ian Gough will be returning to the Dragons along with tighthead David Young who both signed contracts this week.

Munster face a "mammoth task" to beat French giants Toulouse in Saturday's European Cup quarterfinal clash.

Trevor Nyakane will start his first game of Super Rugby this weekend as the Cheetahs take on the Chiefs in Bloemfontein.

The IRB has announced the match officials for qualifying matches for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

No.8 Duane Vermeulen will captain the Stormers in their Super Rugby Round Eight encounter against the Waratahs at Newlands on Saturday.

The Springbok Sevens team look like they will be at full strength for Glasgow and London after four big names suffered injuries at the weekend.  

The 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup will take place in Paris from 1 to 17 August.

The NZRU launched an anti-corruption drive, demanding that top-level players sign a pledge to keep the game clean.

Jerome Kaino has been confirmed as Blues captain for Friday's clash with the Brumbies after coach Kirwan said he was the best man for the job. 

The IRB has announced the appointment of referees to Women's Tests till July this year. All of the referees appointed are women.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika is being investigated over his latest rant, which included confronting a television cameraman.

Arron Smith will make his 50th apperance for the Highlanders this weekend against the Melbourne Rebels after being named in the starting lineup.

Victor Matfield is to be rested for the Bulls entire overseas tour barring an injury at lock that would force him back on to the field.

The Cheetahs will not be relying on any favours - from referees or opponents - to get them off the bottom of the Super Rugby standings.

We bring you seven key statistics from Super Rugby's Round Seven.

The referees have been appointed for Wednesday's matches at the festivals at =Grey High School in Port Elizabeth, Pukke's Rugby Skouspel and Oakdale in Riversdale.

The three-day Krugersdorp High School's Rugby Festival - 'the Best in the West' - ended on Monday 31 March 2014

This is the second day of matches at the Biz Sport Rugby Festival, taking place at Glenwood High School. On Monday the 2nd XVs, Under-15 and Under-14 had their Day 1. This time we have the results for Day 1 for the 1st XVs and Under-16s.

On Day 1 of the huge Biz Sport Rugby Festival, taking place at Glenwood High School, the Under-14, Under-15 and 2nd XVs were in action.

The Namib Desert may just be the oldest desert in the world, famous for its sand dunes, the only desert to give its name to a country's. It is arid but not without life. And now there is a rugby tournament to add to its life.

The Biz Sport Rugby Festival is again using Glenwood High School as its venue for its five levels of rugby festival with three playing days between 31 March and 5 April 2014.

Frederic Michalak has stated that he still has a few more good years left in him and wants to be a part of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Richard Cockerill knows just how tough it will be for Leicester at Clermont Auvergne this weekend but the Tigers boss is backing his side to cause an upset.

Johan Muller has told his Ulster team that they 'haven't achieved anything yet' ahead of their European Cup quarterfinal clash with Saracens this weekend.

Beleaguered Stormers fans want an immediate turnaround, even demanding the axing of coach Allister Coetzee.  

It is obvious that Oakdale, the agricultural school in Riversdale, will again be a force to be reckoned with in South African schools rugby this year For the second day in a row they won handsomely against strong opposition.

Today’s action saw Glenwood match up against the highly regarded Jeppe side from Gauteng.

This weekend saw Glenwood travel down to the Grey PE. Rugby festival where they were matched up against the highly regarded Cape Town team, Bishops

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika says it's unfair to expect miracles from Israel Folau when they take on the Stormers in Cape Town.

Sharks and Junior Springbok flyhalf Robert du Preez has signed a contract with Western Province, which will see him play his rugby in Cape Town until 2016 at least.

Hurricanes lock James Broadhurst says he knows what the Bulls will bring to the game when the two sides meet in Napier on Saturday.

There are some fresh faces in the IRB's appointments to the June Tests matches, whilst Romain Poite will take charge of the Springboks' clash with Wales in Durban.

Triple European Cup-winner Frédéric Michalak has been described as 'untouchable' just a week before he continues his quest for yet more European glory.

Jerome Kaino is likely to take over the captaincy of the Blues when they travel to Canberra to face the Brumbies on Friday.

Rebels lock Hugh Pyle will leave the club at the end of the season to continue his rugby career in Europe, following an announcement to his teammates at training on Tuesday.

It was announced on Tuesday that the Springboks are changing their colours from green to red.  

England's 2003 World Cup winning flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson is set to return to the starting line-up for holders Toulon in Sunday's European Cup quarterfinal tie against Leinster.

Gert Smal may be seen as the saviour, but he does not have a magic wand that will solve all Cape Town's problems.

At the Pukke Skouspel in Potchefstroom the Day 2 clash between Garsfontein and Outeniqua in the main game at Olin Park was always going to be close but this was a thriller right to the final whistle with a one-point victory for the Pretoria side.

Noord-Kaap had another thriller on the warm Day 2 of the Tony Stoops Rugby Festival, being played in Parow at Hoërskool Tygerberg.

There were second wins for Dale, Glenwood, the hosts Grey, Hudson Park, HTS Louis Botha, Selborne and Westville.

The CUT Ixias will play in the 2015 Varsity Cup after they won 35-26 against the UKZN Impi in the Varsity Shield Final in Bloemfontein on Monday.

The Eastern Province Kings again dipped into the Sharks Tank's resources to bolster their Currie Cup squad.

We have another good spread in our famous weekly Super Rugby selection, but a couple of teams do provide the bulk of the teams.

The European Cups near completion as they reach the demanding knock-out stages.

Western Province confirmed that former Bok assistant coach Gert Smal has been appointed as their Director of Rugby on a three-year contract.

Bulls captain Flip van der Merwe has been declared fit, following a hamstring injury, and will travel with team on their Australasian tour.

The public baiting between Waratahs coach Michael Cheika and Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White took a nasty undertone.

The Blues' 30-12 victory over the Highlanders at Eden Park at the weekend marked the line in the sand for Blues coach John Kirwan.

The dogfight to book Top 14 play-off spots and also avoid relegation is set for a thrilling climax.

The Blues' second row resources have taken another hit, with veteran Tom Donnelly ruled out of the Super Rugby match against the Brumbies.

SANZAR has handed out two one-week bans to players for foul play, while Sharks centre Frans Steyn was given an off-field yellow card.

Injury has ruled All Black lock Luke Romano out of the Crusaders' two-game Super Rugby trip to South Africa.

B0ris_the_Spid3r clung to his lead in rugby365's readers versus staff SuperBru prediction game.

Potchefstroom on the banks of the Mooi River in the world of Sarie Marais has had lots of rain of late. But that has not delayed the start of the annual Pukke Rugby Skouspel.

Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White felt his decision to select Lwazi Mvovo at fullback was justified.

In lively Riversdale over the mountain ion a sunny day was a lovely day to start the Oakdale Rugby Festival amongst the oak trees .

Jonathan Davies' second-minute try helped lay the platform for Scarlets' 32-30 Pro12 victory over Connacht.

It's been raining for a long time now in the old Transvaal and things are wet. The Krugersdorp High School Rugby Festival - the Best in the West - is also wet. But rugby is not as dependent on the weather as some sports.

Josh Drauniniu's late try earned Worcester Warriors their first win of the Premiership season.

The Pumas and Sharks XV remain the only two unbeaten teams in the Vodacom Cup competition.

Festivals are on the go in Krugersdorp, Port Elizabeth, Potchefstroom, Riversdale and Cape Town - for 1st XVs. There are also age-group festivals in Paarl and George.

The Tony Stoops Rugby Festival presented by C2M Chartered Accountants Inc. opened in warm weather in Parow on Saturday 29 March 2014.

Festivals are on the go in Krugersdorp, Port Elizabeth, Potchefstroom, Riversdale and Cape Town - for 1st XVs. There are also age-group festivals in Paarl and George.

The Bulls' 34-all draw with defending Super Rugby champions, the Chiefs, was akin to defeat.

Michael Cheika's propensity for pre-match outbursts is what motivated the Sharks in Durban at the weekend.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann believes the team's next few matches will be a massive learning curve for his inexperienced squad.

South Africa will play the United States at London's Olympic Stadium in their final pool match at the 2015 World Cup.

The CUT Ixias will host the UKZN Impi in the Varsity Shield Final in Bloemfontein on Monday..

The Grey High School Rugby Festival  has again attracted top schools to Port Elizabeth. It kicked off on Saturday, 29 March 2014 with 13 matches.

The Chiefs may be looking for two front row replacements to complete their South African Super Rugby tour.

Frederic Michalak put on a masterclass Saturday as he scored 27 points in Toulon's 32-28 French Top 14 win over Toulouse.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika spat the dummy about refereeing perceptions, but captain Dave Dennis admitted to a lack of discipline.

Springbok Francois Steyn and Wallaby Rob Horne were both cited, following the spiteful encounter between the Sharks and Waratahs.

New Zealand reclaimed first place on the IRB Sevens World Series when they beat England 26-7 in the Hong Kong Final on Sunday.

Brian O'Driscoll scored his first try of the season as Leinster came from behind to defeat Munster 22-18 and maintain their spot at the top of the PRO12.

Leicester Tigers extend their unbeaten run over East Midlands rivals Northampton Saints to ten matches with a 22-16 victory at Franklin's Gardens.

The Sharks scored two tries on their way to a convincing 32-10 over the Waratahs in an ill-tempered match at Kings Park on Saturday.  

There was more bad news for the Stormers after their winless tour, with Springbok Gio Aplon ruled out for six to eight weeks with a dislocated elbow.

The Chiefs fought back to secure a dramatic 34-34 draw with the Bulls in a thriller at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.  

Reds coach Richard Graham was particularly impressed with the character his side showed in their gritty 22-17 victory over the Stormers in Brisbane.

World Sevens series leaders South Africa were beaten by Australia in their final pool match at the Hong Kong Sevens on Saturday.  

Highlanders loosehead prop Kane Hames has been cited for alleged foul play in the defeat to the Blues in Auckland on Saturday.  

French Top 14 leaders Clermont, who stunned European champions Toulon last week, slumped to a 26-24 loss at Brive on Friday in a bruising game which saw three yellow cards.

The Stormers went down 22-17 to the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday bringing an end to a winless Australasian tour for the Cape side.

The Blues scored three tries on their way to a convincing 30-12 victory over the Highlanders at Eden Park on Saturday.

Danny Cipriani kicked all the points as Sale Sharks completed the Premiership double over Bath - prevailing 12-11 at the Rec.

Tommy Seymour's dramatic late try saw Glasgow Warriors clinch a nail-biting 11-9 victory over Pro12 rivals the Ospreys at Scotstoun on Friday.

Toulon boss Mourad Boudjellal wrote to French President Francois Hollande concerning the 16-week ban imposed on coach Bernard Laporte.

Tighthead prop Wiehahn Herbst is the latest Sharks player to announce his departure from the Durban-based franchise.

Under-19 players from 13 Western Cape schools will receive the rare opportunity to compete for places in a Coca-Cola Schools of Excellence team participating in the Wildeklawer Super Schools tournament when they meet in the Coca-Cola Schools of Excellence Rugby Day in Paarl on Saturday, 29 March 2014.

In several placed enterprising, energetic, enthusiastic schoolmaster are giving schoolboys a chance to play some rugby and meet other school boys. Here we have some of those tournaments in one story for convenience.

There was only one upset on Day One at the Hong Kong leg of the IRB Sevens World Series.

SARU made a small operating profit, it was announced at the AGM on Friday.

A match between Wales and the EP Kings - as a warm-up to the tourist’s two-Test series against the Springboks - has been approved.

Reds wing Chris Kuridrani will be out for four weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery to clean up loose cartilage in his ankle.

The Rebels caused another big upset when they knocked over Australia's leading Super Rugby franchise, the Brumbies.

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The Hurricanes caused an upset and got their own campaign back on track with a thrilling 29-26 win over the Crusaders on Friday.

The table-topping Sharks are set to lose the services of another Springbok to the lure of the Japanese Yen.

The Cheetahs are fighting tooth and nail to retain the services of Springbok flyhalf Johan Goosen, but know they are in a tough tug-o'-war.

There are some desperately disappointed teams that will feature in Saturday's edition of Super Rugby's Round Seven.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie wielded a very axe after his team's first defeat of the Super Rugby season.

It will raise some eyebrows, but Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White feels his team selection could be a pointer for Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer.

With five rounds to go in the Premiership things are starting to hot up as each point becomes vital.  

The pick of the round must be the sell-out Irish derby, Leinster versus Munster, in Dublin on Saturday.

The Waratahs received a timely boost ahead of their two-match tour of South Africa, with star back Israel Folau cleared to join them.

Gloucester confirmed that Leeds Carnegie fullback Stevie McColl is the latest player to agree to move to Kingsholm for next season.

Edinburgh agreed to rest captain Greig Laidlaw for five weeks, following a request from the Scotland national team.

It is Week Seven of Super Rugby and we bring you every minute of the action LIVE - right here!

Ma’a Nonu and Jerome Kaino will start for the Blues to face the Highlanders in Auckland on Saturday.

They were derided and the butt of many jokes, but they have turned out to be two inspired selection changes.

Jarrad Hoeata will start at lock as one of three changes made to the Highlanders team to play the Blues in Auckland on Saturday.

Reds flank Beau Robinson will make his first start of 2014 in one of three changes to the starting lineup side to face the Stormers on Saturday.

Fred Zeilinga will start at flyhalf as one of six changes for the Sharks when they host the Waratahs in Durban on Saturday.

Tevita Kuridrani is back in the Brumbies starting side this Friday, for their Super Rugby showdown with the Rebels.

All Black scrumhalf Piri Weepu has suffered a minor stroke and will be sidelined for at least four weeks.

Rebels coach Tony McGahan made six changes to the starting line-up, ahead of their Super Rugby encounter with the Brumbies.

Friday sees another big derby day for the Australasians - starting in Christchurch before crossing the Tasman Sea to Melbourne.

Jean de Villiers has said that he is 'hurt' about the talk and speculation surrounding the Stormers management shake-up.

The match officials have been appointed to the three Varsity Cup Finals to be played at the Fanie du Toit Stadium in Potchefstroom on Monday, 7 April 2014. There are also the two Finals the week before, Varsity Shield and Young Guns.

Veteran All Black Piri Weepu may not have a life-threatening disease, but there remains a cloud over his immediate playing future.

Hong Kong remains the ultimate destination for Sevens players and enthusiasts alike - now being two tournaments in one.

It has been hot and dry for a long time and then summer stopped and the Cape skipped autumn and went straight to winter, and winter at Newlands, the wettest part of South Africa started on Tuesday, Schools Day.

Tim Whitehead, Michael van Vuuren and Hansie Graaff will all be joining the Kings over the coming months, along with Izak van der Westhuizen.

Half of the Vodacom Cup fixtures this week will take place at venues that can be described as "off the beaten track".

Not only must the Chiefs deal with the Bulls' fearsome physicality, but also with their ever-improving expansive game.

Connacht Loosehead prop Brett Wilkinson has been forced into retirement due to a serious neck injury sustained in the last game he played for the club.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made just one change to his team to face defending Super Rugby champions, the Chiefs, at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Exeter Chiefs forward Chris Whitehead has confirmed this week that he will have to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Gonzalo Tiesi and Matt Thompson have penned new deals at Newcastle Falcons as the announcements continue in the build-up to this Sunday's clash with Worcester Warriors.

Wallaby bad boy James O'Connor headlines the first batch of names to unveiled for the Barbarians team that will face England.

Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper admitted the Reds will have to "make adjustments", but denied that they are deliberately transgressing.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee made seven changes to his team for their final Super Rugby tour match, against the Reds.

Hurricanes' midfielder Tim Bateman will return to the field for Friday's Super Rugby Round Seven encounter with the Crusaders.

All Black superstar Kieran Read will feature in his 100 game for the Crusaders when he leads the team out against the Hurricanes.

Deon Fourie expects the young additions to the Stormers touring squad to provide much-needed energy against the Reds.

An expanded SA Under-20 training squad of 70 players will gather in Stellenbosch on Sunday for atwo-month training camp ahead of the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship in New Zealand.

The Lions' most experienced player, Springbok lock Franco van der Merwe, has been ruled out for up to six months with ankle ligament damage.  

French veterans Sebastien Chabal and Lionel Nallet said they will probably retire at the end of the season.

London Irish have bolstered their front row options for next season with the signing of Scottish International tighthead Geoff Cross.

There comes a time in every schools rugby lover’s life when the event itself is so much more important than who’s actually playing.

The Springbok Experience rugby museum has been nominated for an international museums award.

Matt Hodgson has been at the club since their inception, meaning he has experienced plenty of lows over the past eight years but things are starting to look up in Perth.  

Glenwood played host to Michaelhouse this weekend in what proved to be a game that saw Glenwood win by a small of margins.

On Tuesday 25 March 2014 there will be five schools matches at Newlands. In a different form it is an old Western Province tradition.

Melbourne Rebels scrumhalf Nic Stirzaker has extended his contract with the Club until the end of the 2015 Super Rugby season.

BokSmart SARU's national rugby safety programme, has introduced a group of injury prevention exercises as part of an innovative new strategy called the BokSmart “Safe Six”.

Blues coach John Kirwan believes he has the solution to rugby's scrum problems and wants changes to be made immediately.

Australia Sevens head coach Michael O'Connor has called up Paul Asquith to his squad for the Hong Kong leg of the World Sevens Series.

Brumbies inside centre Christian Lealiifano will return from an ankle injury against the Rebels, but doesn't want the goal kicking duties just yet.

Injuries to halfbacks Patrick Lambie and Cobus Reinach will not be detrimental to the Sharks' Super Rugby campaign, according to fullback SP Marais.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made six changes and brought in four new faces to his starting line up to face the top-of-the-table Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Ryan Jones has confirmed that he has signed for Bristol, after reaching agreement with the Ospreys on the final year of his contract.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee took issue with critics who suggest the team's conservative game plan is to blame for the growing injury list.

Here we give results in matches between two schools that include the 1st XV as well as other teams.

The European Rugby Cup, the body in charge of the Heineken Cup and the Amlin Challenge Cup, has announced the match officials for the quarterfinals in the first week of April.

NWU-Pukke will host UCT in their first home Varsity Cup final after both teams secured semifinal victories on Monday night.

Western Province and the Stormers are set for a major shake-up next week, when Gert Smal will be appointed as Director of Rugby.

Greg Garner is the referee for the second leg of the World Cup Qualifier between the USA and Uruguay after their 17-all draw in Montevideo last week.

Not only did the Sharks' unbeaten run come to an end, they have lost the services of one of their key play-makers for the rest of the season.

We have the biggest spread yet in rugby365's famous weekly Super Rugby selection. Ten teams have made our starting XV.

Nine teams will compete in the inaugural season of its new domestic rugby competition, the National Rugby Championship, which will kick off in August this year.   

Very few would have given the Michaelhouse First XV a fighting chance against a well oiled Green Machine running on all cylinders after a convincing win against Westville the previous weekend.

Veteran WP and Stormers utility back Gio Aplon will further his career abroad at the end of the 2014 Super Rugby season.

Cradock wen net  op Saterdag 22 Maart het Hoërskool Cradock aan Hoërskool Despatch se Sportfees deelgeneem en in baie warm en winderige omstandighede teen Andrew Rabie gespeel.

The Rebels return home for their Round Seven match against the Brumbies without founding Rebel winger Lachlan Mitchell, who has been ruled out for the season with a knee injury.

The high-flying Bulls will be without Springbok lock Flip van der Merwe when they host the Chiefs in a Super Rugby Round Seven match on Saturday.

Cecil Afrika will re-join the South African team in Hong Kong, after he passed his fitness test over the weekend.   

Hugh McMeniman's shocking run with injury has continued, with the Western Force forward to miss at least a month of rugby after breaking his collarbone

The Waratahs have suffered a major blow with try-scoring extraordinaire Israel Folau ruled out of this weekend's showdown with the table-topping Sharks in Durban.  

Muir College of Uitenhage, kicked off their season with two excellent wins over Cillie of Port Elizabeth and Port Alfred, the latter at Graeme College's rugby day.

The Stormers suffered another cruel blow with the news that another Springbok will join Schalk Burger on a flight across the Indian Ocean.

Kearsney 1st XV beat Westville in an exciting nail-biter which was clinched by a converted penalty kick with no time left on the clock. 

The Sharks are counting the cost of their trip to Pretoria at the weekend, which resulted in a 19-23 loss to the Bulls.

SANZAR removed the names of three refs from their list of appointments for the next two rounds, following poor performances.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann was left speechless after his side came from behind to beat the Reds 23-20 at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Two tries from captain John Muldoon helped Connacht extend their winning run in the PRO12 with a forward-inspired 24-8 victory at Newport Gwent Dragons.  

Manu Tuilagi marked his return to Leicester Tigers' starting XV at Welford Road with a try in their 45-15 bonus-point victory over Exeter Chiefs.  

Reds flank Liam Gill and fullback Aidan Toua were injured in the loss to the Lions in Johannesburg.

Sharks coach Jake White refused to make any excuses after his team suffered their first defeat of the season against the Bulls.

The Blue Bulls and Border Bulldogs finally got their first wins of the season in the Vodacom Cup this weekend.

There will be some scores to settle for the away teams in the 2014 Varsity Cup semifinals on Monday.  

B0ris_the_Spid3r reclaimed his place at the top of the rugby365 Superbru pool this weekend.

Roodepoort and defending champions Despatch qualified for the Community Cup Easter play-offs on a drama-filled weekend of pool action.

Reds coach Richard Graham admitted that he felt 'aggrieved' at the manner of his team's 23-20 loss to the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Western Force coach Michael Foley said that it is key that his side capitalise on the momentum created by their three consecutive victories.

Israel Folau is doubtful for the Waratahs' South African tour after taking a knock to the throat in their victory over the Rebels.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke said that a few key ajustments made by Victor Matfield have been central to their recent success.

There were rugby festivals to coincide with Human Rights Day on Friday and several matches have taken place. Several of the top schools have been in action, often inflicting heavy defeats on brave opponents.

Argentina Pampas won the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup by beating Queensland Reds A 36-21 in the final.

Five-time champions Biarritz were relegated from the French Top 14 on Saturday ending an 18-year stay in the elite division.

Western Force scrumhalf Alby Mathewson has pleaded guilty for stmaping on Chiefs flank Sam Cane and suspended for one week.

Fiji scored five tries in a breathless Cup final in Tokyo, beating South Africa 33-26 in round six of the Sevens World Series.

The Cheetahs are demanding an explanation from referees boss Lyndon Bray after two controversial decisions in their loss to the Blues.

Keith Earls announced his return from injury with a first-half try, as Munster made hard work of Benetton Treviso in a 14-3 win at Thomond Park.

The referees have been appointed to the quarterfinal matches at the IRB Sevens in Tokyo

Sale Sharks asserted their top four credentials in style by becoming only the second side to defeat Northampton Saints in the Premiership

The Bulls ended the table-topping Sharks' unbeaten run with a 23-19 upset at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

The Lions came back from 14 points down to score one of the most impressive comeback victories of the season.

Injuries continue to bedevil the Stormers, as another player will head home from their tour of Australasia.

There were interesting results at Graeme's annual Rugby Day, especially for Oakdale, Grey and St Andrew's.

The Western Force produced a defensive effort of epic proportions to cause the biggest up of the season.

The United States reached their first Cup quarterfinal of the 2013/14 IRB Sevens World Series, at the Tokyo tournament.

The Brumbies, with a late penalty try from a massive scrum, secured a 25-15 win over the Stormers in Canberra on Saturday.

The Blues put their Super Rugby campaign back on track with a bonus-point 40-30 win over the Cheetahs in Auckland on Saturday.

Clermont took pole position in the French Top 14 by deposing bitter rivals Toulon 22-16 to take their four-year undefeated home record to 74 matches.

Paddy Jackson kicked all the points as Ulster ground out a 9-3 victory over Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Friday.

Jake Cooper-Woolley bulldozed over for a late try to break Worcester Warriors hearts.

The Waratahs head for South Africa on Saturday in a buoyant mood after their impressive demolition of the Rebels on Friday.

Toulon coach Bernard Laporte had his 13-week ban for a bitter verbal attack on a referee extended to a season-ending 16 weeks on Friday.

England fullback Mike Brown has clinched the coveted Six Nations Player of the Championship award.

All club rugby roads will lead to the Boland on Saturday as local sides Roses United and Wesbank look to stake their claim for a place in the Easter play-offs.  

Hooker Richard Hibbard looks set to join the list of high-profile players who will miss Wales' tour to South Africa in June.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika stuck to his winning formula in naming his 27-man squad for the team's two-match tour of South Africa.

Frans Steyn, as World Cup winner at 19, has not always been appreciated in his home country - often misguidedly labelled a maverick.

The Waratahs moved back to the top of the Australia conference, at least for 24 hours, as they eased past the Rebels in Sydney on Friday.

The Highlanders held on in the face of a furious late charge by the Hurricanes to sneak a 35-31 Super Rugby win in Dunedin on Friday.

The Cheetahs have gone from heroes to zeroes in less than 12 months and everybody is looking for answers.

Saturday's Super Rugby action can be split into two categories - the basement battle and the table toppers.

Hermanus, most beautiful of holiday places on Walker Bay, is also a town that has grown enormously and has a big which is hosting its annual rugby festival, starting on Human Rights Day.

South Africa head into this weekend's Tokyo tournament only two points behind IRB Sevens World Series leaders New Zealand.

Victor Matfield will captain the Bulls for the first time in two years when they host the Sharks in Pretoria on Saturday.

It is Week Six of Super Rugby and we bring you every minute of the action LIVE - right here!

The Lions, back in Super Rugby after being forced to sit on the sidelines in 2013, are confounding critics in more ways than one.

With the Six Nations over the club tournament of Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Italy takes centre stage once again as round 17 kicks off this Friday.

With six rounds left to go, the Premiership bounds back into action following a mini two-week break with some key clashes lined up.

New Zealand officials admitted two prominent All Blacks abused prescription sleeping pills during the 2011 World Cup.

All Black Sam Cane returns to the Chiefs starting XV ahead of the encounter with the Western Force in Perth on Saturday.

Cradock High Schools, one of the oldest schools in South Africa as it can trace its permanent foundation back to 1848.

Springbok Elton Jantjies failed to make the cut when Lions coach Johan Ackermann named his team to face the Reds at Ellis Park on Saturday.

The Springboks will travel to Salta to play Argentina in this year's Rugby Championship.

Hugh McMeniman will return to the Force starting line-up for their encounter with the Chiefs in Perth on Saturday.

Cape Town-raised Jean-Pierre Smith will make his starting debut for the Brumbies against the Stormerts on Saturday.

rugby365 law guru Paul Dobson looks at two incidents from Super Rugby in the last two weeks, which caused debate, argument and even acrimony.

The Blues have been bolstered by the return of World Cup-winning All Blacks Jerome Kaino and Ma'a Nonu.

Ben Tapuai is the only change to the Reds starting line-up for their Round Six Super Rugby clash against the Lions on Saturday.

Jake White has a simple philosophy that has brought him plenty of success in the past and it has been working wonders for the Sharks.

JP Pietersen will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance for the Sharks when he starts against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.

Rebels' coach Tony McGahan has made two changes to the starting line-up that will face the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday.

Friday is truly a derby day - one all-New Zealand encounter and another featuring two Australian teams.

Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg was banned for three weeks after being sent off in last weekend's Six Nations defeat by Wales in Cardiff.

Jannie du Plessis, the burly Springbok tighthead prop, has apologised for his confrontation with referee Lourens van der Merwe.

Despatch High School make the most of the most of Human Rights Day to have a two-day sports festival, an annual event.

Centre Gavin Evans has extended his stay at the region after agreeing terms on a new contract at Cardiff Blues.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke feels his team has a "better balance" heading into their second meeting with the Sharks this season.

26-year-old Connacht centre Kyle Tonetti has retired from the game of rugby due to a long-standing ankle injury.

The Blue Bulls will be hoping to strike it third time lucky in the North Section, while the two unbeaten teams in the South Section face off

Alex Webber and Craig Price make welcome returns to the Wales Sevens squad for the Asian leg of the Sevens World Series in a squad showing five changes  

Schalk Burger feels he is once again starting to reach his top form as the Stormers prepare to face the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday.  

This weekend saw Glenwood travel to Westville for their much anticipated first official fixture. With a very successful pre-season under the belt, the Glenwood 1st XV was keen to get their season off on the right note.

We take a look back at years gone by ... well just one year.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke wasted no time in riushing back Springbok loose forward Dewald Potgieter, ahead of their crunch match against the Sharks.

Here we give all the available results between two schools, not just the 1st XV results.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has dropped a selection bomb by axing star loose forward Pieter Labuschagne ahead of the encounter with the Blues.

Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett has been forced to make changes to his victorious team, ahead of their Super Rugby trip to Dunedin on Friday.

The return of uncompromising All Black lock Brad Thorn has boosted the Highlanders ahead of their Super Rugby clash with the Hurricanes.

The Reds, already the most penalised team in Super Rugby, were dealt a double blow ahead of their Round Six encounter with the Lions.

The Cheetahs know they have a monumental mountain to climb if they are to end their three-match losing streak on their Australasian tour.

Stormers head coach Allister Coetzee made five changes to his team for Saturday's Super Rugby meeting with the Brumbies in Canberra.

Don't ever believe that you have seen it all. the incident involving the upgrading of the sanction on Stuart Hogg of Scotland is possibly unique in the annals of Test rugby.

After playing off the bench twice, experienced Stormers flyhalf Peter Grant is eager to get more game-time against the Brumbies this weekend.

Eben Etzebeth has called for the Stormers to find some much needed attitude if they are to get their season back on track.

Is Jake White's early success at the Sharks threatening the job security of some of his fellow South African Super Rugby coaches?

The Brumbies injury list continues to grow with coach Stephen Larkham ruling out Wallaby prop Scott Sio and lock Leon Power for Saturdays match up with the Stormers.

Welsh centre Jonathan Davies is hoping to hit top form in time for June Test matches against the Sprinboks as he swaps Scarlets for Clermont Auvergne.

SARU has established a company to sell tickets for Springbok matches at the 2015 World Cup.

The Lions have surprised most pundits and sit in a handy fourth place on the Super Rugby standings.

Waratahs star Kurtley Beale admits he has extra motivation for the game against the Rebels on Friday - the team that got rid of him last year.

The big dozen Tests is over - the Six Nations and the European Nations Cup - an exciting time for all.

England captain Chris Robshaw says his team desperately wants to win the Six Nations title next year before setting their sights on the World Cup. 

The South African Rugby Union has made clear the law variations which will apply to Primary Schools rugby in South Africa this year.

Reds coach Richard Graham says the Lions bear no resemblance to the perennial wooden spoon contenders the team was before their hiatus.

Former All Blacks captain Frank Oliver has died at the age of 65, his old provincial club Manawatu said on Tuesday, describing him as "a truly great rugby man".

In-form Force No.8 Ben McCalman has been suspended for two weeks for a dangerous tackle.

The Waratahs have made four changes to their starting forward pack for this Friday's home clash against the Melbourne Rebels in Sydney.  

Springbok JP Pietersen believes the Jake White-run Sharks have an increase in energy and belief since he last played for the coastal side.

The Lions' resurgent form was deal a double blow with the news that two of their frontline hookers have been ruled out through injury.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has joined the growing queue of Australians keen to de-power the scrum, as they struggle to deal with their set-piece deficiencies.

Danny Care believes England can topple the All Blacks on their home turf in the mid-year Test series and win the World Cup on English soil next year.

There will be new champions crowned in the Varsity Cup this year, after UP-Tuks crashed out in a dramatic final round of league action before the semifinals.

We again have a very interesting spread of teams in rugby365's famous weekly Super Rugby selection.

Over three days - 28-31 March - Linden will be holding its Sports Festival for schools

Allister Coetzee is preparing for a physical onslaught with loads of kicking as the Stormers prepare for the Brumbies on Saturday

There is even more reason to celebrate on St. Patrick's Day as Six Nations champions Ireland dominate our team of the tournament.

The Cheetahs' tour troubles deepened on Monday when it was confirmed that another injured player will return home.

Former Bulls captain Dewald Potgieter has joined up with his Pretoria team mates again.

Fit-again Springbok centre Juan de Jongh has flown to Australia to bolster the injury-hit Stormers squad.

The Eastern Province Kings will be going head to head with Wales ahead of their Test matches against the Springboks in June.

The Blues are expect to welcome back a couple of All Blacks for their return home, when they face the Cheetahs on Saturday.

Prolific try scorer Seabelo Senatla returns to the South African squad for the next two tournaments of the IRB Sevens World Series.

Chiefs centre Robbie Fruean will undergo a third heart procedure and be sidelined from Super Rugby for up to eight weeks.

Wales captain Sam Warburton is set to miss the rest of the European season and the tour of South Africa, after suffering a suspected dislocated shoulder.

Scotland's Stuart Hogg made a public apology after being sent off during his side's record Six Nations defeat by Wales in Cardiff at the weekend.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika admitted his side is not perfect, but emphasised they won't be giving up after suffering their first loss of the season.

The Brumbies were left counting the cost of their impressive 28-23 win over the Waratahs in an all-Australian Super Rugby derby at the weekend.

Vlakvark is the new leader in rugby365's SuperBru staff versus readers prediction contest.

The race for Community Cup Easter play-off places was blown wide open at the weekend.

The Pumas, Griquas, Golden Lions, Free State XV and Sharks XV continued to flex their muscles in Round Two of the Vodacom Cup competition.

The Reds bemoaned a number of calls made by South African referee Lourens van der Merwe in their 20-35 loss to the Sharks at the weekend.

There will be all to play for in the final round of league action before the play-offs in the 2014 Varsity Cup.

The Lions' gritty defence in the opening exchanges lay the foundation for their 39-36 victory over the Blues at Ellis Park in Johannesburg at the weekend.

Blues coach John Kirwan is going to ask SANZAR for 'clarity' on a controversial TMO decision in his team's 36-39 loss to the Lions.

Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White was full of praise for his team, but felt his team also "got ahead of themselves".

Ireland's resurgence this season as an international side is down to coach Joe Schmidt bringing clarity to the national set up.

The present French side can go on and win the World Cup next year, despite a third successive disappointing Six Nations campaign.

There have been some interesting results in this past week, especially in East London.

England coach Stuart Lancaster expressed confidence and pride in a side who will next face the formidable challenge of a three-Test series in New Zealand.

Warren Gatland accepts he will have to change his tactics if Wales are to return to the summit of European rugby.

Brian O'Driscoll said ending his career with a rare win away against France and taking the Six Nations title was a moment he would treasure for life.

Plaudits flowed for Brian O'Driscoll, minutes after he played his last match - the world's most capped international finishing as a champion.

Brian O'Driscoll heads into the sunset of retirement as a Six Nations champion, after Ireland edged France 22-20 in Paris on Saturday.

The Sharks continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 35-20 victory over the Reds at Kings Park on Saturday.

Wales finished their Six Nations campaign on a victorious note, beating Scotland 51-3 in a seven-try rout in Cardiff on Saturday.

Despite being outscored by five tries to three, the Lions held on for a 39-36 victory over the Blues at Ellis Park on Saturday.

England kept alive their Six Nations dream with a 52-11 win over Italy at the Stadio Olimpico, in Rome, on Saturday.

Ben McCalman of the Western Force has been cited for alleged foul play during his team's win over the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.

The Crusaders will use their bye week to focus on improving their finishing abilities after scoring just six tries in their four matches this season.

The Brumbies moved to the top of the Australian conference with a 28-23 win over a resurgent Waratahs side in Canberra on Saturday.

Despite ending the match with 13 men the Force held on for a 31-29 bonus-point victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.

Melbourne Rebels flyhalf Bryce Hegarty said his team need to start putting in 80-minute performances if they are to compete with the top Super Rugby sides.

The Hurricanes got their first win of the season as they hammered the Cheetahs 60-27 in an open encounter in Wellington on Saturday.

Paddy Jackson showed Ireland coach Joe Schmidt just what he is missing with a virtuoso first-half display as Ulster beat Scarlets 26-13.

England flyhalf Toby Flood has signed a three-year deal with Top 14 giants Toulouse from English heavyweights Leicester.

South Africa's oldest rugby club, Hamiltons, will make their Community Cup debut in Cape Town on Saturday. 

De Kock Steenkamp has become the Stormers latest casualty, as the struggling team's second row resources are stretched to the limit.

Winger Afa Pakalani is set to make his debut for the Australian Men's Sevens team after being named in the squad that will travel to Tokyo.  

Highlanders’ wing Buxton Popoalii has announced his retirement from all rugby.

Coach Philippe Saint-Andre volunteered to be the scapegoat for France's much criticized performances.

Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny will be out for up to four months after dislocating his right shoulder against England.

Paul Delport will make his long awaited return to action this weekend in Harare where he will play for the South African Sevens Academy.

The Crusaders recorder their second win of the season, as they put their campaign back on track, beating the Rebels 25-19.

Springbok Pieter-Steph du Toit will not play again this year, following a tragic training ground mishap.

The Lions, having had their fill of prime South African beef, are keen to taste something different in their return to Super Rugby.

The Chiefs cemented their place at the top of the New Zealand conference with a bonus-point 36-20 win over the Stormers.

Joe Marler withdrew from the England team to play Italy in their Six Nations finale in Rome on Saturday with his partner expecting the couple's first child.

England need to bank maximum points against a struggling Italy while hoping France can defeat Ireland if they are to win the Six Nations Championship. 

Gauls against Gaels. It is the last of 2014's Six Nations matches and Paris will certainly be the focus of attention.

Although their hopes of a third consecutive Six Nations title are gone, Wales will be looking to end their campaign on a high against Scotland on Saturday.

Five fabulous games on a Super Saturday - starting in Wellington, New Zealand, and finishing in Durban South Africa.

Captain Sergio Parisse returns for winless Italy, as the Azzurri look to cap a disappointing Six Nations campaign with a win against title hopefuls England.

We bring you another big weekend of LIVE drama - the Six Nations' final round and Super Rugby's fifth week.

Stephan Lewies may be a three-match rookie, but he will have some big calls to make when the Sharks play the Reds on Saturday.

The Brumbies have named an unchanged starting XV to take on the Waratahs on Saturday.

Ireland made just one change to the starting XV that will face Philippe Saint-Andre's France in a Six Nations decider.

Dougie Fife, the 23-year-old Edinburgh wing, becomes the second new cap of Scotland's 2014 Six Nations Championship campaign.

Wales coach Warren Gatland made six changes to his side to play Scotland, as they look to finish the Six Nations with a flourish.

The Sharks were dealt a cruel blow in the build-up top their Super Rugby encounter with the Reds on Saturday.

French coach Philippe Saint-Andre has called back teenager Gael Fickou as one of four team changes for the decisive Six Nations clash with Ireland.

England will field an unchanged starting line-up in Saturday's crucial Six Nations match against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico.

Paarl Gim's top class Under-16 tournament takes place at the school on the weekend of 29 March to 2 April 2014 with three playing days.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann opted to start with Marnitz Boshoff as his flyhalf for the Super Rugby encounter with the Blues on Saturday.

The Hurricanes' match against the Cheetahs in Wellington this weekend will mark a special occasion for a very special member of the Wellington team.

Kurt Baker will start at left wing when the Highalanders take on the Force in their Fifth Round Super Rugby clash in Dunedin.

Prop Morné Mellett shows us how a Bull braais a steak!

Paarl Boys' High will again be hosting its Under-15 tournament on the schools fields.

Hoërskool Outeniqua of George  in the lovely South Western Districts are holding their 20th Junior Rugby tournament and again there is a great turn-out of top school teams.

The Western Force have selected an unchanged matchday squad to tackle the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday. 

Benji Marshall will make his first start for the Blues when they take on the Lions in a Super Rugby encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday.

The International Rugby Board clamped down on foul play in the Pacific Cup tournament this week.

The Reds have recalled James Slipper and Saia Fainga’a to the starting line-up for their clash with the Sharks in Durban.

JP Pietersen will start at right wing for the Sharks when they take on the Reds in a Super Rugby Round Five match in Durban on Saturday.

Rebels coach Tony McGahan has made several changes to his team ahead of the Round Five Super Rugby encounter with Crusaders in Melbourne on Friday.

What a bang-up, blue–ribbon start to Super Rugby's Round Five - two enthralling Friday matches that could be great pointers to the season.

HTS Louis Botha of Bloemfontein, a top rugby school in South Africa is holding its annual rugby day on Saturday, 15 March 2014.

Ospreys' centre Tom Isaacs could miss the rest of the season after being forced to undergo surgery on his ankle.

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson has named a 13-man squad of backs from which he will finalise selection for after Thursday's training.

Dan Carter's sabbatical could last until late July as the All Black flyhalf attempts to rebuild himself after a string of injuries. 

Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick has opened up about New Zealand's chances of retaining the Rugby World Cup in England next year.  

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has formally asked for "clarity" on certainly questionable rulings made by referee Jaco Peyper.

After dealing with plenty of off-the-ball niggle from the Crusaders last week, the Stormers are expecting more of the same from the Chiefs on Friday.

France's players are determined to prove their growing number of critics wrong and produce a good performance against Six Nations leaders Ireland.

England will simply be targeting victory when they play Italy in Rome in their final Six Nations match on Saturday.

Two massive coastal derbies will be the focus in the South Section of the Vodacom Cup as all eight games take place on Saturday. 

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské made a number of changes to his starting XV to take on the Hurricanes in a Super Rugby encounter.

It's astonishingly early in the season for what is probably the most significant schools match of the season, for in recent times they have been the dominant schools in KwaZulu Natal.

The Crusaders are ready to unleash their Fijian 'monster' onto the Super Rugby stage when they face the Rebels on Friday.

With an embarrassment of riches available, Chiefs coach Dave Rennie made a host of changes for the Super Rugby clash with the Stormers.

After questions were raised about their bench Tendai Mtawarira insisted they have the necessary depth to challenge for Super Rugby honours.   

England Under-20 captain Jack Clifford is one of four newcomers named in the England Sevens squad for the next two legs of the Sevens World Series.

Fixtures for the new eight-team Currie Cup and qualifying competition have been released.

Jean de Villiers is adamant that the Stormers set pieces will be effective against the Chiefs even with the forward pack shake-up.

The Sharks will be without the services of Paul Jordaan for a month and Odwa Ndungane will miss the game against the Reds on Saturday. 

Chiefs assistant coach Wayne Smith says the Stormers are more expansive in New Zealand and will pose his side a real threat.

SANZAR has announced the appointment of match official for Rounds five to eight, starting on 14 March 2014 in Hamilton

Scotland lock Jim Hamilton wants to end his career having won a Six Nations title and believes that is a realistic prospect.  

Ireland can give their rugby icon Brian O'Driscoll the perfect end to his Test career with a rare victory in Paris over France and with it probably the Six Nations title.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has come to the defence of under-fire Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies.

England are considering whether to bring back Manu Tuilagi among their replacements as they plan one final attempt to take the 2014 Six Nations title this weekend.

France international Frederic Michalak extended his contract with European champions Toulon for another season, which will tie him to them until June 2015.

Blues hooker Keven Mealamu has been forced to return home early from South Africa with a calf injury that is likely to cause All Blacks coach Steve Hansen some concern as well.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made just one change to his starting lineup, with skipper Dave Dennis returning to the side.

Stormers captain Jean de Villiers will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance when he leads his team out against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.

It's the final day of the 2014 Six Nations, the day that will decide who ends up the winner. All three matches will be played on the same day with the focus particularly on Paris. Steve Walsh is the referee for that big match.