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The New Zealand selection headache for the openside flank position is mounting after Sam Cane cleaned up at the 2015 Chiefs awards in Hamilton.

Tendai Mtawarira says that the Sharks will have plenty to play for against the Stormers this weekend as they bid goodbye to a trio of Springboks.

Chiefs' midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown has been called into the New Zealand Under-20 squad in Italy for the Under-20 World Cup. 

NEWS: All Black and Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett has signed a new three-year deal keeping him in New Zealand and at the Crusaders until 2018.

NEWS: The Golden Lions Rugby Union moved quickly to dismiss media speculation that backline coach Swys de Bruin was leaving the franchise.

REACTION: The NRFL, a rebel organisation aiming to launch a professional league in the US, has fallen foul of the national controlling body.

NEWS: Top 14 club Brive have bolstered their ranks by signing South African second row forward Johan Snyman from Llanelli.

NEWS: Stormers captain Duane Vermeulen has been cleared to play in he Super Rugby play-offs, which gets underway in just under a fortnight.

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UNDER-20 WORLD CUP: South Africa Under-20 captain Hanro Liebenberg wants a better all-round performance from his team when they face Australia.

NEWS: Springbok lock Bakkies Botha, who announced his retirement from the game, will make one last appearance in South Africa.

INJURY UPDATE: The Stormers are still awaiting news on the extent of captain and Springbok No.8 Duane Vermeulen's neck injury.

Wallabies prop Ben Alexander says the Brumbies can win the Super Rugby title regardless of where they finish in the top six.

OPINION: Retired record-breaking referee Jonathan Kaplan has once again taken aim at his fellow officials, about rampant incompetence.

Wallabies and Waratahs fullback Israel Folau says he feels fine physically despite a gruelling schedule after emerging from a rare lull in form.

The honours were dominated by a handful of teams with only seven of the 14 sides represented in rugby365's team of the week.

Kearsney showed their class when they outscored Northwood by five tries to two in their 36-14 Classic Clash win in Durban on Saturday.

NEWS: Leicester Tigers have been forced to cancel a ground-breaking match in America during the off-season.

Wallabies No.8 Ben McCalman may be in doubt for the start of the Rugby Championship after being diagnosed with a fractured cheekbone.

A full house round of successful predictions was spoilt with the near-impossible call to make when the Stormers and Lions drew

REACTION: Australia Under-20 will have a lot of improving to do if they are going to beat South Africa in their final pool game.   

REACTION: England Under-20 head coach Jon Callard said they achieved their objective with their bonus point win against Wales. 

REACTION: Stormers coach Allister Coetzee felt it was time for his team's detractors to back off and give the Cape Town franchise some credit.

REACTION: The Lions will continue to invest in their youth, as they continue the upwards curve they have shown in Super Rugby and Currie Cup.

Paul Roos Gimnasium, in their 150th year, easily accounted for hosts the South African College High School (SACS) by 39 points to eight (Half-time: 27-3).

At Brug Street in Paarl, the hometeam Paarl Boys' High once again gave a five star performance in their runaway, 62-14 victory over their visitors from Wynberg.

Hoërskool Monument of Krugersdorp went down to Durban for an interschools meeting against Glenwood and won 21-8, their fifth victory in six years.

REACTION: The Bulls have already moved on from yet another howler by match officials, which cost them victory against the Rebels.

REACTION: The Rebels relied on their growing maturity to overcome a desperate Bulls side in their Super Rugby outing at the weekend.

UNDER-20 WORLD CUP: South African have turned their attention to their decisive pool match against Australia, on Wednesday.

REACTION: Toulon boss Mourad Boudjellal took aim at the Stade Bordeaux spectators for showing "disrespect" to one of the game's greatest players.

NEWS: Chiefs coach Dave Rennie will be forced to rest star loose forward Sam Cane when they take on the Hurricanes.

REACTION: Late All Black great Jerry Collins' tragic death in a car crash last Friday was marked by a silent march by around 1500 people.

NEWS: Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is facing some serious selection posers in the wake of his team's humiliation at the hands of the Hurricanes.

REPORT: Namibia started the next level of their preparations for the World Cup with a hard-fought 22-14 win over Tunisia.

WRAP: Recent results have been weird. At least to older folk. rugby365 brings you all the weekend's schools action!

NEWS: Even with the Top 14 Final looming, the French media rumour mill has gone into overdrive about players heading north for the next season.

NEWS: The Sharks are continuing to raid the ranks of the Cheetahs, with loose forward Philip van der Walt the latest capture.

WRAP: Another day of drama came to a close and Argentina almost pulled off an upset against New Zealand in Round Two of the Under-20 World Cup.

NEWS: The Stormers went to great lengths to play down the sudden withdrawal of injured captain Duane Vermeulen. Jan de Koning reports.  

REPORT: Australian flyhalf Brock James came off the bench to kick a penalty and drop goal as Clermont turned in a late burst to defeat Toulouse 18-14. 

Stormers' hopes of securing a home semifinal were dented on Saturday when they drew 19-19 with Lions in a Cape Town thriller.

The Waratahs have claimed the top spot in the Australian Conference with an emphatic 58-33 trouncing over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

The Chiefs booked a place in the Super Rugby play-offs with a convincing 24-3 victory against the Reds in Brisbane.

The Crusaders cruised to a 34-11 bonus point victory over the Blues at Eden Park to keep their play-off hopes alive.  

Two of South Africa's top rugby schools meet again when Glenwood host Monument of Krugersdorp in Durban on Saturday in a Premier Interschools match.

Some off the best moments of the past week in Super Rugby.

The Bulls saw their play-off hopes disappear with a 21-20 defeat against the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday.

Former All Black Jerry Collins, killed in a car crash in France, was remembered by the world rugby fraternity as a bone crusher with a big heart.  

INTERVIEW: Lions coach Johan Ackermann will be buoyed by weather predictions for Cape Town on Saturday, as it may well aid his team.

NEWS: South Africa have put together  high-profile delegtion for the first stage of their bid to host the World Cup in 2023.

South Africa has already made it known that they will bid to host the 2023 World Cup and now their opposition have been revealed.

England skipper Charlie Ewels insisted his team will require better concentration and accuracy when they face Wales at the Under-20 World Cup.

Following the conclusion of the Sevens World Series Marcus Watson and Jeff Williams are returning to the 15-a-side game signing for Newcastle Falcons and Bath respectively.

South Africa twins Dan Du Preez and Jean-Luc du Preez will pack down together for the first time in Italy as the team prepare for a physical onslaught from Samoa.

Driehoek continued their Classic Clash dominance over Dr Malan with a 27-14 victory in Vanderbijlpark on Saturday.

Ireland Under-20 head coach Nigel Carolan has made four changes to the side that overcame Argentina for their second pool game against Scotland on Saturday.

Monument have answered the Golden Lions call with 11 of their players making it into the province's Craven Week squad of 22.

REPORT: The Brumbies secured their place in Super Rugby's play-offs when they beat a pitiful Western Force team 33-20 in Perth on Friday.

England have made four changes to the side that beat Japan for their second Under-20 World Cup match against Wales in Calvisano on Saturday

Duane Vermeulen knows that he will have to be at his best if he is to get the better of Lions skipper and No.8 Warren Whiteley at Newlands.

Wynberg Boys' High go off to Paarl to play Paarl Boys' High as winter has finally arrived in the Cape with its rain, cold with snow on the mountains and the break of beautiful, clear, windless days.

The Wales Under-20 team has two changes from the side that lost to France for their Round Two encounter against England.

Some people have been up in arms about the placement of the Springbok logo on the sleeve of the jersey for the World Cup.

INTERVIEW: Bulls coach Frans Ludeke this week stood his ground, amidst rumours of a mass players exodus and speculation over his own future.

Northwood will be hoping to upset the apple cart when they welcome Kearsney for their Classic Clash on Saturday.  

Jeppe go across to Helpmekaar on Saturday for 12 matches.

REPORT: The Hurricanes secured top spot on the Super Rugby standings, with a week of the regular season still to go.

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has made a few comebacks from major injury in his career, and says this one has been the easiest.   

A young Canterbury club player has been banned from all rugby for two years for possessing a human growth hormone.

All Blacks and Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has become the third player to commit long-term to New Zealand Rugby.

NEWS: Springbok fullback Willie Le Roux has been included in the Cheetahs matchday 23 to face the Waratahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Former New Zealand rugby international Jerry Collins was killed Friday along with his wife, Alana Madill, when a bus crashed into their car.

Europe has virtually closed down now as it moves into the joys of aestivation, but SANZAR's Super Rugby is becoming heated amidst the winter chill.

On Saturday one of the oldest schoolboy matches in the world will take place, perhaps the second oldest of all matches in South Africa - SACS of Newlands vs Paul Roos Gymnasium of Stellenbosch.

The Junior Springboks are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for the next Under-20 World Cup match against Samoa in Parma, Italy on Saturday.

There is plenty at stake in Round 17 - wildcard spots, home semifinals and pride. We look at what Saturday has to offer.

The Wallabies will call the Sunshine Coast in Queensland home when they begin their preparations for the 2015 season in a camp from July 5-11.

Schools rugby in the Eastern Province continues to  be of great interest, much of it long-standing rivalry.

INTERVIEW: There is a method to the apparent 'madness' of Heyneke Meyer's approach to the Springboks' 2015 World Cup campaign.

Gloucester have been deducted two points from their final total for the 2014/2015 Premiership season for fielding an ineligible following a RFU appeal.

The Stormers have made just three changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's all-South African Super Rugby meeting with the Lions at Newlands.

PREVIEW: Toulouse face a spicy Top 14 play-off semifinal against Clermont after a row broke out between rival players over a stamp.

Northwood captain Keagan sparks is expecting a tight encounter when they face Kearsney in their Classic Clash on Saturday.

NEWS: Blues hooker James Parsons has committed to play in the New Zealand until 2017.

NEWS: Lions' coach Johan Ackermann has opted for consistency for the clash against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

NEWS: The Chiefs have beefed up their pack with the return of two All Blacks to take on the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.

The Blues' coaches have an eye on the future with some hopeful young players given their start in the team to meet the Crusaders on Saturday.  

Reds' head coach Richard Graham has showed faith in the team that beat the Force last week for their penultimate game against the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium.   

Crusaders' head coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to front five for their crucial derby against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday.

NEWS: The Waratahs have secured the services of Blues tighthead prop Angus Ta'avao on a two-year contract.

Rebels' prop Paul Alo-Emile will become the sixth player in the team's short history to reach 50 Super Rugby caps

NEWS: Veteran lock Sam Wykes is set to play his final match in Perth when the Western Force tackle the Brumbies on Friday. 

NEWS: Blake Enever will make his fourth start for the Brumbies on Friday, when they take on the Western Force in Perth.

NEWS: Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph defended his decision to rest a number of key players, including three All Blacks.

Springbok Jacques Potgieter returns to the Waratahs starting XV for their second tour match in South Africa.

It doesn't get any bigger. It doesn't get any better. Jan de Koning looks at the two crucial matches on Friday.

The Blue Bulls have announced their Craven Week and Academy Week teams.

REACTION: South Africa came through their opening match at the Under-20 World Cup relatively unscathed.

Defending Under-20 World Cup champions England's coach Jon Callard was pleased with his side's performance in the opening round of the competition.

Two towns dominate the selection of Mpumalanga's schools teams for Craven Week, the Academy Week and Grant Khomo Week.

NEWS: Springboks Willie le Roux and Francois Hougaard said they are looking forward to their post-World Cup stint in Japan's Top League.

New Cheetahs coach Franco Smith has made it clear that he will focus on developing depth to make his side more competitive in the long-term.

Kearsney College captain Tristan Dixon is well aware of the challenge they face in their upcoming Classic Clash with Northwood High School on Saturday.

In a thrilling encounter which saw a total of 96 points and 15 tries being scored, Ben Vorster and Pietersburg played to an exciting 48-48 draw in a Classic Clash in Tzaneen.

NEWS: Former Scotland prop Euan Murray has left Glasgow Warriors and will ply his trade in France with newly-promoted Top 14 side Pau.

INTERVIEW: South Africa have overtaken New Zealand as the biggest offshore supplier of 'Scottish' players.

NEWS: A brief return "home" proved to be the catalyst in helping Wallaby wing Henry Speight return to his best form this season in the Brumbies' win over the Bulls.

New Cheetahs coach, Franco Smith has brought in two UFS-Shimlas Varsity Cup stars to the starting XV in his first game at the helm of the Super Rugby franchise.

EXCLUSIVE: rugby365 cartoonist Matthew Ackermann, looks at the Lions' fairytale season and wonders when it will end.

NEWS: All Blacks and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will be ruled out for the rest of the year after he undergoes surgery on developmental defects on his hips.

NEWS: The Hurricanes wasted no time in rushing back All Black flyhalf Beauden Barrett for their Super Rugby crunch encounter with the Highlanders.

Kearsney travelled to Johannesburg for their annual fixture against St Stithians on a surprisingly hot winter’s day on the Highveld and won 41-10.

REPORT: There may not have been any shock results but there was no shortage of tries on the opening day of Under-20 World Cup 2015.

Paarl Boys' High, ranked the No.1 school in South Africa on the FNB Top 20, has 16 players in the three Western Province schools teams.

The top 12 teams all won last week. In fact only five of the Top 20 teams lost - EG Jansen, Jeppe, Rondebosch, Outeniqua and Waterkloof.

The Irish Rugby Football Union and Munster confirmed that captain Paul O'Connell will retire from international rugby at the end of the this year's World Cup. 

Namibia  will take their preparation for this year's Rugby World Cup to the next level, when they leave for Tunisia and Romania on a three week tour. 

SARU Sevens Academy have named a pair of Varsity Cup players in the squad that will travel to invitational Sevens tournaments in Italy and Switzerland in June.

EXCLUSIVE: Brian Strahan, in a new series on rugby365, takes a look at some classic World Cup matches.

Potchefstroom Gimnasium put in a powerful display to beat rivals Hoer Volkskool Potchefstroom 33-3 in their Classic Clash on Saturday.

Uncapped South African forwards Josh Strauss, WP Nel and Alan Dell have been included in Scotland's World Cup training squad.  

The Springbok training camp this week has made the Stormers' preparations for their crucial clash with the Lions particularly tricky.

NEWS: The Sharks have lured another senior Cheetahs player to Durban for the 2016 season. Jan de Koning reports.

Sale Sharks and England flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving following a car crash in the early hours of Monday morning

Bethlehem Voortrekker pulled away from rivals Witteberg to claim their FNB Classic Clash 18-3 on Saturday.

Leicester Tigers have announced that fullback Mathew Tait has agreed a new contract at the club.

As they prepare for their last home game in Brisbane before moving onto Europe, Reds duo James Horwill and Will Genia reflected on their time at the franchise.

NEWS: Bulls' coach Frans Ludeke has opted to rest Super Rugby's leading points scorer Handre Pollard for their must-win game against the Rebels.

Australian U20 coach Adrian Thompson has called on big-game experience for his side’s opening World Rugby Under-20 Championship fixture against Samoa.

NEWS: Wallabies and Western Force loose forward Ben McCalman has signed a new three-year flexible contract with the ARU through until the end of 2018.

Rebels speedster Sefanaia Naivalu has been ruled out of the remainder of the Super Rugby season, after fracturing his tibia in Durban against the Sharks.

Wales U20 have opted for a similar side that took part in the U20 Six Nations to face France in their opening World Rugby U20 Championship game.

New Zealand U20 coach Scott Robertson has opted for an experienced  team to face Scotland in their opening match of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Italy.

Boland have chosen their three teams for the Youth Weeks in 2015 - the Under-18 Craven Week, the Academy Week and the Grant Khomo Week.

The number of schools sending in their results of a day's matches against another school is growing and acknowledges the part of all buys in the school who pull on their school's rugby jersey.

NEWS: Bulls flank Deon Stegmann will miss Saturday's his team's final Australasian Super Rugby tour match.

INTERVIEW: Wales wing George North said Monday he was "fit and well" ahead of the World Cup despite a lengthy injury absence due to concussion.

NEWS: Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has decided to cancel the final field session at the national training camp.

PREVIEW: Only three nations have lifted the distinctive World U20 Championship  trophy since the tournament began in 2008, will history repeat itself?

NEWS: After a bruising encounter against the physical Waratahs the Lions have come out relatively unscathed on top of a victory.

Westville turned the tables on Glenwood and recorded a memorable 18-17 win against their hosts in Durban’s biggest inter-schools rugby rivalry.

EXCLUSIVE: Rugby365's Team of the Week is a mix with players featuring across all countries and teams.

Hudson Park came up from East London to take on Queen's in their mountain fastness but the home side ran out 35-20 winners.

HTS Sasolburg have ended Hoërskool Sasolburg's dominance in the industrial town after their 26-19 Classic Clash win on Saturday.

INTERVIEW: Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer will leave no stone unturned to ensure the best 31 players will go to the World Cup this year.

Michaelhouse went up to St John's and added yet another victory to their golden season, winning this one 37-3

The Stormers have been boosted by the availability of Michael Rhodes, Kobus van Wyk and Jaco Taute as they prepare for their crunch game against the Lions on Saturday.

Rebels prop Laurie Weeks has been suspended for three weeks after he was found guilty for punching Sharks' prop Jannie du Plessis in their Round 16 encounter.

REPORT: Marais Viljoen ended a five-year losing streak in emphatic fashion when they thrashed Florida 40-14 in a Classic Clash on Saturday.

Dawie Theron stuck mainly to the combinations that earned him a 2-0 series win in Argentina as he announced his team to start against Italy.

NEWS: Wales have added nine uncapped players to their 47-man training squad as they begin preparations for the 2015 World Cup which includes 25 forwards and 22 backs.

The Reds will be looking to give stalwarts Will Genia and James Horwill a winning send-off when the two run out for their final home game against the Chiefs on Saturday.

There are two unique battles in the rugby365 office as matches are becoming tougher to call.

The Hurricanes may have hit a road-bump, but they are already guaranteed a place in Super Rugby's semifinals. Jan de Koning reports.

Wing David Strettle is leaving Saracens as their leading try scorer in history and will join Clermont Auvergne on his next venture.

Brad Thorn brought the curtain down on a glittering career by scoring a try and being sin binned when the Barbarians suffered their worst-ever defeat.

The Brumbies have ramped up preparations for Friday's Super Rugby clash with the Western Force after fatigue got the better of them in their last game.

REACTION: Robbie Deans strongly praised Danny Cipriani as the former Wallabies boss reflected on leading the Barbarians to their heaviest ever defeat.

The Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) has launched a fan engagement initiative to devise a name for its new team that will join Super Rugby in 2016.

With a 47-3 victory over Tygerberg at Brug Street in Paarl, home team Paarl Boys' High recorded their 14th consecutive victory, to maintain their unbeaten record.

Despite numerous handling errors, not all of which could be put down to the conditions underfoot, SACS still managed to run in six tries to finish comfortable 34-10 winners against Durbanville.

The Reds are determined to take momentum from their win over the Force and finish the season strong.

Bordeaux-Bègles defeated Gloucester 23-22 at Sixways to secure the 20th place in next season's Champions Cup.

Christian Wade scored a hat-trick as England inflicted a record 73-12 defeat on the Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday.

The Springbok training camp this week means the Lions will keep things simple ahead of their crucial clash with the Stormers.

It was never going to be a runaway win but for Oakdale it was a solid victory on a good day in wet George.

Owen Farrell was let off with a warning for his dangerous tackle during Saracens' English Premiership Final win over Bath at Twickenham.

With just one match left in a disappointing season, Sharks coach Gary Gold knows that they have to rebuild.

There were some big schoolboy matches across the country this weekend, with several scores over 50 once again.

Having been critical of France coaches throughout his career at Toulouse, the boot will soon be on the other foot for Guy Noves.

The French federation confirmed that Toulouse legend Guy Noves will take over as head coach of France after the World Cup later this year.

Retiring skipper Al Kellock admits Glasgow Warriors saved their best until last after his side helped him to a fairytale end to his career in the PRO12 final.

Waratahs wing Rob Horne has been suspended for three weeks for his dangerous tackle on Lions centre Lionel Mapoe.

Allister Coetzee has got a different sort of selection headache than in years gone by with a near fully fit squad ahead of the play-offs.

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is adamant that his team has what it takes to claim their first Super Rugby title this year.

Although his time as Cheetahs coach ended on an underwhelming note at Newlands, Naka Drotske says he has 'no regrets'.

Owen Farrell starred for Saracens in the Premiership Final, but Bath coach Mike Ford says he should not have been on the pitch to do so.

Waratahs wing Rob Horne has been cited for a dangerous tackle on Lions centre Lionel Mapoe at Ellis Park on Saturday.

REPORT: Toulouse guaranteed current head coach Guy Noves will be in charge for at least one more match.

REPORT: Finn Russell inspired Glasgow Warriors to their maiden Pro12 title with a solid kicking display and a second-half try to sink Munster in Belfast.

REPORT: The Lions sealed what is now their best season by some distance, with a 27-22 win over a hard-charging Waratahs team.

REPORT: The Stormers cemented their place as the South African conference leaders with a comprehensive 42-12 rout of the Cheetahs.

REPORT: Owen Farrell helped himself to a personal tally of 18 points, as Saracens got their hands back on the Premiership trophy.

REPORT: The Pumas were crowned Vodacom Cup champions, after they completed a 24-7 win over Western Province in the Final on Saturday.

NEWS: New Zealand legend Brad Thorn will captain the Barbarians against England on Sunday.

REACTION: Wallaby lock Sam Carter will be sidelined for up to three months, after injuring his knee while playing Super Rugby for the Brumbies.

Guy Noves, the mythical manager of Top 14 giants Toulouse will take over as head coach of France following this year's World Cup.

REPORT: The Reds took a small step away from the bottom of the Super Rugby table when they beat a dour Western Force 32-10.

REPORT: Stade Francais outclassed Parisian rivals Racing-Metro 38-15 in an end-of-season Top 14 play-off clash on Friday.

REPORT: The Highlanders produced a classy second-half performance to record a bonus-point 36-9 win over the Chiefs in a wet Invercargill.

Robbie Deans is hoping his Barbarians side can rub salt into the wounds of an England team still reeling from losing two crucial players.

NEWS: Rebel prop Laurie Weeks is facing a lengthy ban in the wake of his brain explosion against the Sharks at the weekend.

REPORT: The Sharks survived a late Rebels charge to walk away with a narrow 25-21 victory in a match that saw six tries and a red card.

REACTION: The Brumbies may have had an up-and-down season so far, but they are genuine contenders for the 2015 Super Rugby title.

NEWS: SARU formalised its commitment to transformation by signing a MOU with SASCOC at a ceremony in Johannesburg on Thursday.

The Western Force have extended the stay of scrumhalves Ryan Louwrens and Ian Prior until the end of the 2017 Super Rugby season.  

NEWS: Dylan Hartley's hopes of playing in the World Cup were all but ended, after England ran out of patience with the volatile hooker.

Potchefstroom Gimnasium captain Gerhard Steenekamp has played provincial rugby against some of the country's top young players.

INTERVIEW: Billy Vunipola is relishing a heavyweight collision with a Rugby League convert bidding to gatecrash Stuart Lancaster's World Cup line-up.

NEWS: Wallaby Dean Mumm has returned from the northern hemisphere to rejoin his beloved Waratahs as they take on the Lions on Saturday.

NEWS: Northampton Saints scrumhalf Lee Dickson will captain the England XV team to face the Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday.

Marais Viljoen will have a massive task on their hands to claim their first victory over Florida in six years when the schools meet in a Classic Clash on Saturday.

REPORT: The Brumbies moved back to the top of the Australian conference with a hard-earned 22-16 win over the Bulls in Canberra on Friday.

Hard hits and fast-paced action have been part and parcel of matches between Potch Volkies and Potch Gimmies in the past and Saturday's Classic Clash will be no different.

NEWS: Ireland's Jack McGrath may face a suspension that could ruin his World Cup hopes, after kneeing an opponent in the back.

REPORT: The Crusaders produced their best performance of the season to upset Super Rugby's runaway leaders, the Hurricanes on Friday.

Home ground advantage will play a massive role when HS Ben Vorster host HS Pietersburg in a massive Classic Clash in Tzaneen on Saturday.

Dr Malan will be out to prove a point when they face Driehoek in their FNB Classic Clash in Vanderbijlpark on Saturday.

NEWS: Robbie Deans and Bernard Laporte, will take charge of the World XV for their match against the Springboks at Newlands.

Boasting Craven Week experience, HS Ben Vorster captain Tiaan Vorster is looking forward to a hard match against rivals HS Pietersburg in a Classic Clash on Saturday.

New Premiership champions will be crowned on Saturday when Bath and Saracens square off in the Final at Twickenham.

Saturday's action covers the whole spectrum, with Super Rugby action from the top to the bottom. Jan de Koning reports.

The South Western Districts team for the Craven Week this year is a combination of its two great rugby schools - Outeniqua of George and Oakdale of Riversdale.

REPORT: Shane Jennings  led the Barbarians to a thrilling 22-21 win over a fast-finishing Ireland selection in Limerick on Thursday.

Diamantveld of Griqualand West are going across to Jacobsdal in the Free State to play the agricultural school whose players are eligible for Griquas.

The Pumas and Western Province will converge on Cape Town this weekend for the Vodacom Cup Final.

Munster are chasing a fourth Pro12 title and their first since they won the final against Leinster at Thomond Park 2011.

Great Britain Rugby Sevens announced details for its Sevens programme in preparation for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

It will be wet down in the dip off Lovers Walk when Bishops come to play Wynberg, a match first played 95 years ago.

PREVIEW: The Top 14 quarterfinals will pitch big-spending Parisian arch-rivals Stade Francais and Racing-Metro together.

Hooker Siyabonga Ntubeni says that the Stormers will be keeping it simple in the line-outs at the business-end of the season.

INTERVIEW: Sharks boss Gary Gold admitted his team may have placed too much of an emphasis on attack and too little on defence this season.

NEWS: The Waratahs' appeal over lock Will Skelton's sanction has been chucked out by the SANZAR appeals committee.

NEWS: Montpellier coach Jake White has infiltrated his former stomping grounds making a number of signings from teams he used to be with.

Driehoek captain Broge Ré will be taking nothing for granted when his team host Dr Malan in an FNB Classic Clash this weekend.

Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom captain Ryno Visagie wants his team to remain focussed on the task ahead when they face Potch Gimmies in their Classic Clash.

Stormers' coach Allister Coetzee has made three changes ahead of Saturday's all-South African Super Rugby clash against the Cheetahs at Newlands

HTS Sasolburg will be looking to turn around a three match losing streak against their rivals Hoërskool Sasolburg when they face-off in their annual Classic Clash on Friday.

Loose forward James Eddie and prop Jerry Yanuyanutawa have signed new deals with Glasgow Warriors, ahead of Saturday's Pro12 Final.

Hoërskool Sasolburg captain Shawn-Dean du Plessis wants his team to give a 100 percent when they face HTS Sasolburg on Friday.

NEWS: Josh Bainbridge has been called up for the England Under-20 side to play in the Junior World Championship taking place in Italy in June. 

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QRU have made further developments in its ongoing review into their high-performance structure, increasing speculation over Richard Graham's position.

Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has made three changes to his front row as he prepares for the physical battle against the Waratahs on Saturday.

Victoria Park will be looking to continue a successful season when they host Woodridge in what should be an entertaining schools rugby clash at VP on Saturday (30 May 2015).

BREAKING NEWS: Two more key players for the Sharks face long-term injury lay-offs.

Donovan Bouwer says that wearing the black jersey of the Bethlehem Voortrekker first team has been the highlight of his rugby career so far.

Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper will make his return from a two-month injury layoff this Saturday after being named in the starting side to take on the Force in Perth this Saturday.

The Western Force have named an unchanged 23-man squad to take on the Reds in Perth on Saturday.

Sefanaia Naivalu has been given a midfield role for the Rebels as he makes his return from a concussion to the starting XV to take on the Sharks on Friday.

Brothers Marty and Damian McKenzie will both play a starting role for the Chiefs as they take on the Highlanders at Invercargill on Saturday.

Richard Buckman returns to the midfield for the Highlanders in what is going to be a crucial match against the Chiefs leading into the final rounds competition.

A two month stint on the sideline is over for Scott Sio as the Samoan giant returns to the Brumbies starting line-up to face the Bulls on Friday in Canberra.

The ninth-placed Crusaders could be ruled out of Super Rugby's play-offs for the first time in more than a decade. Jan de Koning reports.

NEWS: England bad boy Dylan Hartley will not be eligible to play in the first match of the World Cup later this year.

VIDEOS: We take a slightly different look at the build-up to the encounter between Ireland and the Barbarians at Thomond Park in Limerick on Thursday.

NEWS: The Cheetahs and Sharks have decided to 'exchange' flyhalves, ahead of the forthcoming Currie Cup season.

NEWS: Wales' Under-20 centre Tyler Morgan has been withdrawn from the U20 Championship squad and will be included in the Rugby World Cup training squad 

SANZAR's Chief Executive Officer, Greg Peters, has announced his resignation to take up a new role as General Manager of rugby in Argentina.

INTERVIEW: The naysayers may be in full cry, but the Bulls are adamant they have both the team and gameplan to arrest their slide.

NEWS: The Junior Springbok squad flew out to Italy on Wednesday as they aim to win the World Rugby Under-20 Championship trophy. 

HS Pietersburg will look to emulate their feats of 2014 which saw them claim their first Classic Clash victory over HS Ben Vorster in eight years of the rivalry.

Witteberg will be looking to cause an upset in front of their home crowd when they take on Bethlehem Voortrekker in their Classic Clash.

HS Florida will be looking to maintain their strangle hold over HS Marais Viljoen when the schools come to blows in a Classic Clash on Saturday.

HTS Sasolburg captain Ettiene Smit wants his team to enjoy the occasion when they run out for their  Classic Clash against HS Sasolburg on Friday.

NEWS: Wales' centre Jonathan Davies has been ruled out of the World Cup after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament

NEWS: The Cheetahs received a timely boost ahead of their final match with Naka Drotské as coach.

HS Marais Viljoen will look to build on their successful season by claiming a first-ever Classic Clash victory over rivals HS Florida on Saturday.

NEWS: The return of Springbok Ryan Kankowski is a rare ray of light for a Sharks team bucking under the pressure of injury.

Leinster have confirmed that lock Ben Marshall has agreed to join Connacht next season.

NEWS: All Blacks Ma'a Nonu and Jeremy Thrush will set new Hurricanes records for longevity when they meet the Crusaders on Friday.

Witteberg captain Dean Bubb will be hoping his experience proves decisive in their Classic Clash against Bethelehem Voortrekker.

NEWS: Injuries have forced Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder to make seven changes to the team for their last home game of the season.

English Premiership club London Irish announced on Tuesday that one of their league matches in the 2015-16 season could take place overseas.

Dr Malan captain Marthin Deysel knows that they will have to keep their cool in their Classic Clash against Driehoek.

NEWS: Toulouse were dealt a blow ahead of this weekend's Top 14 quarterfinal against Oyonnax with news that prop Census Johnston will sit out the game because of a punch. 

The Waratahs' have secured the signatures of four of New South Wales’ top young rugby players – with Jack Dempsey, Hugh Roach, Jed Holloway and Jim Stewart all committing to the Waratahs.

NEWS: Experienced front row forward Ben Alexander opted not to pursue an overseas contract and instead stay with the Brumbies and Australia.

NEWS: The New Zealand Rugby Union retained two more of their prized assets and rising stars on extended contracts.

NEWS: Young hooker Hugh Roach is likely to start for the Waratahs against the Lions on Saturday after the suspension of Silatolu Latu.

Wales U20 captain Rory Thornton believes the experience of being part of the Ospreys’ league run-in will serve him well at the Junior World Cup next month.

NEWS: England and Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley will face a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after being cited for foul play.

Here we have all the rugby results of a Saturday's matches between certain schools - not just the 1st XV results but the results of other matches as well.

INTERVIEW: Dillyn Leyds is happy scoring tries on the wing but ideally he sees himself in the Stormers No.10 jersey.

This weekend the top seven teams won, none more so than Monnas who scored their second century in successive weeks.

INTERVIEW: Springbok fullback Zane Kirchner still harbours hopes of making the South African World Cup squad.

EXCLUSIVE: AussieBoer, in his latest contribution to rugby365, speaks about the 'intelligent' game and referees.

Lions' hooker Robbie Coetzee has been suspended for three matches after he was found guilty for performing a dangerous spear tackle on Cheetahs replacement wing Rayno Benjamin.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Leinster's Shane Jennings will captain the Barbarians against Ireland at Thomond Park on Thursday.

Scarlets' legend Rhys Priestland received a standing ovation at the region's end of season dinner as the team bid farewell to their beloved flyhalf.

Sefanaia Naivalu has recovered from a concussion and is available for selection as the Rebels head to Durban to tackle the Sharks in Round 16.

The famous Barbarians tie ceremony.

NEWS: The Waratahs have launched an appeal for their suspended players, and the outcome will be heard on Thursday.

The match officials are having their first preparatory meeting for the 2-015 Rugby World Cup with a gathering at friendly Arcachon between the sea and the vineyards.

A fighting Muir College stuck it out against a physical Brandwag to have a final score of 12-22 in favour of the hosts, Brandwag. Muir trailed 5-22 at the break.

There are finals this week - always great but tense occasions which bring out the best in referees and the closest scrutiny of them.

NEWS: Lock Grant Hattingh will start for the first time on tour when the Bulls take on the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday. 

The Chiefs will have at least one of their specialist locks back from injury to take on the Highlanders in Invercargill on Saturday but that might be all.

NWS: The Crusaders' fast-fading hope of reaching the Super Rugby play-offs were dealt another cruel blow.

INJURY UPDATE: The Sharks have paid a dear price for snapping a six-match losing streak with a hard-fought a 21-14 over the Reds.

For the third time in the last five years Nigel Owens of Wales, one of the world's best referees, has been appointed to referee the Final of the PRO12, the competition which used to be the Celtic League but now has Italy as a member.

DTH van der Merwe achieved the perfect sign off at Scotstoun, after his late try propelled Glasgow Warriors into the Pro12 final.

Queen’s College took on hosts, Grey High School, in Port Elizabeth on their reunion weekend, which was expected to be a tough task, and so it proved as Grey won 46-13.

INTERVIEW: Reds antagonists James O'Connor and Adam Thomson have publicly 'kissed and made up' after their rather public spat at the weekend.

EXCLUSIVE: The Stormers have not quite clinched a play-off spot, but they did secure places in Rugby365's famous Team of the Week.

NEWS: Experienced Stormers and Springbok flank Schalk Burger will be rested from this weekend's Super Rugby match against the Cheetahs.

After 36 years as the heart and soul of rugby at Ithembelihle, Theo Pieterse is moving on to chase a rugby development dream.

NEWS: Australian legend George Smith will get a taste of Champions Cup next season after agreeing a switch from Lyon to Wasps.

HS Klerksdorp ran in four tries to HS Lichtenburg's two as they claimed a fairly comfortable 32-21 Classic Clash victory in Klerksdorp on Saturday.

The Waratahs have launched a powerful counter-punch, in the wake of the bans slapped on two key players - lock Will Skelton and hooker Silatolu Latu.

Points were up for grabs as every game was won by the team with a superior log position. 

World Rugby, formerly the IRB, has sent out a memorandum intended to reach all levels of rugby on dangerous tackles.

NEWS: Bulls midfielder Jan Serfontein has been ruled out for the remainder of their overseas tour.

NEWS: World Cup-winning Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has completed the Barbarians squad to face Ireland and England this week.

SACS came back down to earth with a bang against Paarl Gimnasium as they succumbed 39-15 on an overcast morning in Newlands.  

Gloucester will host Bordeaux Bègles next Sunday in the final Champions Cup qualifier after they defeated Connacht 40-32 after extra-time on Sunday.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster has named 10 players from his World Cup training group in a squad of 24 to play the Barbarians next Sunday Twickenham.

Warm winds drove the temperature up to 30° C at the start of the match between Selborne and St Andrew's in East London, a match which Selborne won 43-19.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann is ready for a physical battle with the Waratahs after his side enjoyed a comfortable victory against the Cheetahs on Saturday.

NEWS: Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez will be available and will be considered for the Springbok squad in two months’ time.

Glenwood once again went up onto South Ridge and over busy Berea Road to Durban High School,  for the 134th match between the two sides. 

Ospreys head coach Steve Tandy took his side's Pro12 semifinal defeat on the chin and insists he is proud of how far his young team have come this season.

NEWS: CJ Stander proved he is the quintessential man for the big occasion after the Munster No.8 lifted another man of the match award on Saturday.

Stormers' coach Allister Coetzee backed his captain's decision on the field to go for poles when they were in a good position for a bonus point surge.

Saracens flank Jacques Burger put in one of his characteristic herculean efforts to steer his side into the Premiership Final.

Die Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale het Saterdag gasheer gespeel vir die agt spanne van Langenhoven Gimnasium wat op die plaas gaan kuier het. 

Paarl Boys' High failed to score a try in beating Bishops on Saturday as the powerful Paarlites found the Rondeboschers resilient, winning 12-7.

There is another century of points for Monument this week, which means that in their last two matches they have scored 218 points.

NEWS: Rebels' coach Tony McGahan has challenged his team to play with more composure after the Melbourne side went down 15-31 to the Stormers on Saturday.

Chiefs' lock Johan Bardoul is set to watch the remainder of the Super Rugby season from the sideline, as he has been ruled out with a knee injury.

NEWS: Fijian wing Napolioni Nalaga has signed up to play for relegated Lyon next season, the club announced on Sunday.

NEWS: Crusaders' coach Todd Blackadder wont raise the white flag and still has faith for an outside chance of a play-off spot.

The Hurricanes win over the Blues has secured a play-off spot for them and Chris Boyd is now turning his attention to a home semifinal.

NEWS: Lions hooker Robbie Coetzee has been cited for alleged foul play during the Super Rugby match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

REPORT: Western Province will host a first-ever Vodacom Cup Final, after they defeated the Blue Bulls 10-6 in a hard-fought semifinal.

WRAP: France flyhalf Lionel Beauxis's miss with the last kick of the match cost his side Bordeaux-Begles a place in the Top 14 play-offs.

REPORT: The Stormers reclaimed their place at the top of the South African conference with a hard-earned 31-15 win over the Rebels.

Bordeaux-Bègles have qualified for the play-offs for the 2015/16 European Rugby Champions Cup.

Bath will take on Saracens in the Premiership Final after picking up a comfortable 47-10 semifinal victory over Leicester Tigers.

NEWS: The Waratahs may pay a heavy price for their 32-22 win over the Crusaders in Sydney on Saturday.

REPORT: The Lions spoiled Cheetahs coaches Naka Drotské and Os du Randt's Bloemfontein farewell, with a comprehensive 40-17 victory.

NEWS: Two-time World Cup-winning Springbok Os du Randt will join Japanese club Verblitz in a new deal with the Cheetahs.

Munster will face Glasgow Warriors in the Pro12 Final after securing a tough 21-18 semifinal victory over Ospreys at Thomond Park.

Saracens avenged their defeat in last year's Premiership Final by beating defending champions Northampton 29-24 in their semifinal.

REPORT: The Highlanders cemented their place in the Super Rugby play-off zone with a stuttering 23-3 win over a hapless Western Force team.

Japan were officially handed the Asia Rugby Championship Saturday, but coach Eddie Jones claimed officials had rained on his team's parade.

REPORT: The Waratahs moved to the top of the Australian conference and second on the global standings, with a 32-22 win over the Crusaders.

REPORT: The Hurricanes all but secured top spot on the Super Rugby standings with an impressive 29-5 win over a hapless Blues team.

There was a splendid banquet on the Molenvliet Wine Estate outside Stellenbosch on Friday - to celebrate the 125th birthday of Newlands.

REACTION: The Reds have rallied around utility back James O'Connor, despite his consequential in the team's deflating 14-21 loss to the Sharks.

REACTION: The Bulls suffered two potentially crippling blows in their demoralising 20-34 loss to the Chiefs in Rotorua on Friday.

REPORT: The Pumas threw the form book out the window and booked their place in the Vodacom Cup Final with a 43-20 win over the Golden Lions.

MATCH REPORT: Glasgow warriors advanced to the Pro12 Final with a gutsy 16-14 win over an inspired Ulster side at Scotstoun on Friday.

INTERVIEW: Lions coach Johan Ackermann is adamant that Springbok flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff has not been cast on the scrap heap.

Newport RFC Captain Ollie Griffiths and Ebbw Vale superstar Carl Meyer have penned professional contracts with the Newport Gwent Dragons.

Leinster centre Brendan Macken has signed a contract to join Premiership side Wasps in time for the 2015/2016 pre-season.

There is an exciting prospect at the Diocesan College on Campo Ground Road on Saturday when high-riding Paarl Boys' High [play Bishops on its Piley Rees Fields.

INTERVIEW: Siya Kolisi's role in the Stormers team has evolved over the last two years, turning from a bruising carrier to a hard-working fetcher.

St Andrew's College trek from Grahamstown to East London to play Selborne College, an Eastern Cape fixture that dates back to 1930.

Defending champions Toulon and arch-rivals Clermont are in pole position to secure a bye ahead of the Top 14 semifinals.

NEWS: Shane Jennings will make the final appearances of his professional career for the Barbarians against Ireland and England next week.

An Eastern Cape Classic Clash will take place this Saturday as Woodridge College take on arch-rivals Humansdorp.

The Classic Clash between Linden and Randburg Hoerskools was a try-feast, and Linden emerged winners 36-20 in what was a thrilling encounter.

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks ended a six-game losing streak when they edged the Reds 21-14 in their Super Rugby showdown on Friday.

Ithembelihle proved too strong for Ndzondelelo as they powered to a resounding 42-8 victory in their FNB Classic Clash at Zwide Stadium.

MATCH REPORT: The Chiefs recorded a vital 34-20 bonus-point win over the Bulls to cement their place in Super Rugby's play-off zone.

Another hard, tough and tight match is expected in Centurion when HS Eldoraigne face rivals HS Zwartkop in a Classic Clash on Saturday.

Durban High School and Glenwood will meet for the 134th time when they face-off in their Classic Clash on Saturday.

Glenwood captain Nama Xaba is expecting another tough encounter when his team continues their Classic Clash rivalry with Durban High School on Saturday.  

HS Lichtenburg will make the trek across town as clear underdogs in a Classic Clash against HS Klerksdorp on Saturday.

It is going to be an absolute brawl when HS Eldoraigne host Centurion rivals Zwartkop in a Classic Clash on Saturday.

HOME STRETCH: It seems unlikely anybody will catch Super Rugby's runaway leaders, the Hurricanes. Jan de Koning looks at Saturday's matches.

Busloads of Queenians will descend from their mountain home to the coast at Port Elizabeth for their annual meeting with Grey High.

Northampton Saints and Bath have the best home records in the Premiership this season, and will fittingly host the semifinals.

South Western Districts' schools selectors have chosen their team for the Craven Week in Stellenbosch in the second week of July. It is being held there as part of Paul Roos's 150th birthday celebrations.

THEN THERE WAS FOUR: After 22 Rounds of Pro12 action, four teams remain in the competition for the play-offs all hungry to lift the trophy.

The Pumas and Blue Bulls will be facing the two unbeaten sides in the Vodacom Cup this year, the Golden Lions and Western Province,  in the semifinals.

All Blacks utility back Charles Piutau was recently denied to play for the Blues next year because he didn't meet New Zealand's criteria for consideration.

NEWS: England and Bath flyhalf George Ford has been named the English Premiership Player of the Season.

Humansdorp Secondary School captain Curtis Jantjies says it is an honour to lead his school’s first team, which is a strong component of the larger Humansdorp community.

NEWS: Leinster confirmed that head coach Matt O'Connor will depart the Irish province at the end of the season, by "mutual agreement".

Woodridge College captain Brandon Phillips might only be 17-years-old, but has all the characteristics one would want as a leader and as a player on the field.

Durban High School captain Mthokozisi Ntuli wants his team to believe that they have what it takes to beat rivals Glenwood in their Classic Clash on Saturday.

NEWS: Stormers coach Allister Coetzee wasted no time in rushing Sevens star Seabelo Senatla back for the Super Rugby clash against the Rebels.

Reds hooker James Hanson will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2015 Super Rugby season, after signing with the Melbourne Rebels.

NEWS: Lions coach Johan Ackermann has opted to rotate several players for the local derby against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

BLAST FROM THE PAST: The brilliance of B&I Lions legend Jason Robinson.

After suffering a concussion against the Reds, the Rebels will be without speedster Sefanaia Naivalu when they take on the Stormers at Newlands. 

Glenwood make a huge contribution to the two KwaZulu-Natal Under-18 teams for the national weeks in July. In all they have 14 players in the teams for Craven Week and the Academy Week.

NEWS: Sale Sharks have made their second big signing in a week, landing All Black lock Bryn Evans on a two year deal.

After suffering a concussion against the Reds, the Rebels will be without speedster Sefanaia Naivalu when they take on the Stormers at Newlands.

After suffering a concussion against the Reds, the Rebels will be without speedster Sefanaia Naivalu when they take on the Stormers at Newlands.

After suffering a concussion against the Reds, the Rebels will be without speedster Sefanaia Naivalu when they take on the Stormers at Newlands.

After suffering a concussion against the Reds, the Rebels will be without speedster Sefanaia Naivalu when they take on the Stormers at Newlands.

NEWS: The Crusaders have rushed back a number of senior All Blacks for their Super Rugby crunch encounter with the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.

Fullback Dane Haylett-Petty will return to the Force’s starting XV when the Western Australian club take on the Highlanders in Perth on Saturday.

Ben Smith, will achieve a Super Rugby century when he takes the field on Saturday and becomes only the fourth Highlander to rack up 100 games.

Ma'a Nonu will become the joint most capped Hurricane of all-time alongside legend Tana Umaga, as the Hurricanes take on the Blues on Saturday.

James Parsons takes on the captaincy role for the Blues, when he leads an injury-depleted team to meet the Hurricanes at Eden Park on Saturday.  

To say it is crunch time is to state the obvious. With just four rounds of the Super Rugby competition to go, every loss now is a killer blow.

NEWS: Four Top 14 regulars including 30-time capped France flank Fulgence Ouedraogo have been called up as the French Sevens team.

NEWS: World Cup-winning former Springbok coach Jake White has put an end to rumours linking him to the French coaching job.

NEWS: Rob Herring has been cleared to play for Ulster against Glasgow Warriors in the Pro12 semifinal at Scotstoun on Friday.

Township bragging rights will be up for grabs at the Zwide Stadium when Ndzondelelo take on Itembelihle in a Classic Clash on Thursday.

NEWS: Glasgow Warriors have revealed that utility back Connor Braid will leave the club at the end of the season.

INTERVIEW: Ospreys head coach Steve Tandy admits his side's play-off task couldn't be much tougher, but they have reason to be confident.

NEWS: Munster have home advantage for their Pro12 semifinal with Ospreys, but coach Anthony Foley admits they have plenty of reasons to be fearful.

Itembelihle skipper Akho Tshoba will bo looking to control matters at flyhalf in the Classic Clash against Ndzondelelo on Thursday.

Mziwakhe Mjacu will lead from the front when Ndzondelelo face Itembelihle in their FNB Classic Clash in Zwide township on Thursday.

NEWS: Blue Bulls No.8 Hanro Liebenberg will lead South Africa at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Italy next month.

NEWS: Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské, for his last home game before he walks off into the sunset, has recalled two key Springboks.

EXCLUSIVE: rugby365 cartoonist Matthew Ackermann, looks at how much is left in South Africa's Super Rugby talent pool.

NEWS: Tom Grabham has been ruled out of the Pro12 play-offs after undergoing surgery.

WORLD CUP NEWS: Rugby League convert Sam Burgess is one of the new additions to Stuart Lancaster's England squad.

HS Zwartkop head into their Classic Clash against HS Eldoraigne as the clear underdogs who are hoping to effect an upset over their more-fancied opponents.

INTERVIEW: Stormers tighthead prop Frans Malherbe gave us an insight into what makes the Stormers scrum the feared weapon it is.

The Eastern Province Schools selectors have chose five teams to represent Eastern Province at the 2015 Craven Week, Academy Week and Grant Khomo Week.

NEWS: New Zealand's Crusaders and English Premiership club Saracens will break new ground when they meet in a historic match in New Orleans.

NEWS: Sharks Director of Rugby Gary Gold made just one change to his starting XV to take on the Reds in the final match of their Australasian tour.

NEWS: Reds coach Richard Graham has made one change to his matchday squad to take on the Sharks in a Super Rugby match this Friday.

NEWS: The Chiefs have made some changes to their pack, as they head to Rotorua to take on the Bulls in a Super Rugby Round 15 match on Friday.

NEWS: Charles Piutau has been told by the New Zealand Rugby Union that he cannot play for the Blues next year.

NEWS: Wasps have bolstered their core squad by confirming contract extensions for another seven players.

NEWS: Sale Sharks have signed Ireland scrumhalf Peter Stringer from English Premiership rivals Bath on a one-year contract.

Bath may have won plaudits this season, but captain Stuart Hooper admits the acclaims will only matter if his side can deliver the Premiership title.

The South African Under-20 side completed their most successful tour of Argentina to-date and are buoyed by their efforts as they returned home on Monday.

Former Edinburgh player Duncan Hodge  will return to his former stomping ground to take on the role of the club's backline Coach at the culmination of World Cup.

NEWS: The Cheetahs will bid an early farewell to long-standing coaches Naka Drotské and Os du Randt.

Crunch time becomes more nerve-wracking with knock-out matches to find out who wins, cup or promotion, or who avoids or suffers relegation.

INTERVIEW: Sharks boss Gary Gold admitted the pressure is mounting for his team, currently on a record six-match losing streak.

EXCLUSIVE: Upheavals and surprises continue in trying to rank the Top 20 schools in South Africa and the past weekend was no different.

INTERVIEW: The Reds have played down the role of John Connolly in their miracle recovery and win over the Rebels last week.

EXCLUSIVE: AussieBoer, in his latest contribution to rugby365, continues his journey to select an all-time World XV. He is at No.9!

NEWS: Wallabies and Waratahs hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau has been given another three weeks to recover from his latest head knock.  

HS Klerksdorp captain Edmund Rheeder believes his side are in a positive frame of mind ahead of their Classic Clash against HS Lichtenburg on Saturday.

NEWS: France coach Philippe Saint-Andre named his 36-man squad for the World Cup on Tuesday, which saw the inclusion of Rory Kockott.

HS Lichtenburg will be looking to emulate last year's Classic Clash performance against HS Klerksdorp when the teams come to blows on Saturday.

Report: In a battle of Jaohannesburg rivals, St.John's defeated a gutsy Parktown side in a Classic Clash 32-26 at St.John's on Saturday.

Piketberg HS clinched a dramatic 23-21 victory over Schoonspruit SS in a tense Classic Clash on Saturday in Malmesbury.

The Blues' All Black duo Steven Luatua and Patrick Tuipulotu will miss the rest of the Super Rugby season with injuries, the club said Tuesday. 

‘School days are special days and playing rugby for your school is always special. You will cherish forever the day you scored your try - that special moment as you walk off the field with a mind filled with silent exaltation for "I scored a try."

NEWS: Callie Visagie has been named as the starting hooker for the Bulls as they prepare for a bruising encounter with the Chiefs on Friday.

INTERVIEW: The Stormers and Rebels could be engaged in a chess-like stand-off, as both rely heavily on their defences to secure victories.

NEWS: Munster avoided the dreaded away Pro12 semifinal after their bonus-point victory over Newport Gwent Dragons last weekend.

NEWS: Leicester Tigers' Director of Rugby insists the pressure is off his side as they head into a semifinal clash with a confident Bath outfit. 

NEWS: Electrifying wing Safanaia Naivalu is the only injury concern for the Rebels as they prepare to face the Stormers on Saturday.

NEWS: The Chiefs have re-signed the talented trio of scrumhalf Brad Weber, loose forward Johan Bardoul and lock Michael Allardice.

NEWS: Wales and British and Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts has agreed to join Harlequins next season, after two years with Racing-Metro.

NEWS: Bayonne President Manu Merin dismissed a plan to merge with Basque rivals Biarritz after threats were made against him and his family.

NEWS: England's World Cup winning coach Clive Woodward is in the hunt to succeed Philippe Saint-Andre as France manager.

INTERVIEW: Springbok loose forward Francois Louw is backing his Bath teammate Sam Burgess to make his debut for England on the flank.

NEWS: Seabelo Senatla, one of three players short-listed as World Rugby's Sevens player of the year, could feature for the Stormers.

NEWS: Waratahs star Taqele Naiyaravoro is heading to Scotland, where he will play for the Glasgow Warriors.

The match of the round, Chiefs v Hurricanes lived up to its hype, and forms the bulk of Rugby365's famous team of the week.

Out of favour Waratahs' utility back Jono Lance will join the Western Force for 2016, after signing with the franchise for two seasons.

Kearsney hosted Maritzburg College with the visitors coming off a good win against KES the prior weekend but the result was an exciting 23-20 win for Kearsney.

Queen’s College took on hosts, Graeme College, in Grahamstown this past weekend. The match was played in near perfect conditions, which was conducive to running rugby. Queen's won 36-0.

A first half try by HS Upington's Cobus Wiese, proved to be crucial in his side's 8-3 victory over rivals HS Duineveld in a Classic Clash on Saturday.

Mixed bag on the weekend as the top three in Rugb365's SuperBru pool were shaken.

The Rooibulle of HTS Middelburg were forced to work hard for their 41-26 victory over local rivals Middelburg Hoerskool on Saturday.

NEWS: The Bulls received a timely boost ahead of their Super Rugby crunch match with the Chiefs in Rotorua on Friday.

APPOINTMENTS: SANZAR refereeing boss Lyndon Bray has pulled no punches over the poor standard of refereeing in recent weeks.

A large crowd of Michaelhouse Old Boys and lovers of schoolboy rugby greeted the visiting Northwood team as they cantered onto Meadows from under the Warriors’ Walk uprights.

AWARDS: The BlitzBoks' may have lost out on the main prize, but two of their players are in line for a top award in the World Sevens Series.

REACTION: South Africa may have failed to clinch the Sevens World Series title, but coach Neil Powell said they achieved their main objective.

NEWS: Hurricanes prop Reggie Goodes has been slapped with a one-week ban for dangerous charging into a ruck.

SACS travelled a short distance to Rondebosch, and for the second week in a row they conceded an early lead before coming back to win 27-15.

Junior Springbok coach Dawie Theron was pleased with how his side came through in some trying conditions in Argentina.

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham admitted that his side were 'out on their feet' at the end of their bonus-point win over the Lions.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann knows that his side will have to kick some familiar habits if they are to challenge for a place in the play-offs.

Bath coach Mike Ford has a full-strength squad to choose from for their first Premiership semifinal in five years against Leicester Tigers.

Chris Ashton insists Saracens will thrive on being underdogs in their Premiership semi-final with Northampton Saints.

Three of the Vodacom Cup semifinalists are from the North with Western Province up against the Blue Bulls and Golden Lions facing the Pumas.

There are some big wins this week, for example for Paarl Gim in Stellenbosch, Grey College in East London, Garsfontein and Kearsney.

USA beat Australia 45-22 in the Cup final of the London Sevens to lift their first-ever title, while Fiji win the Sevens World Series.

Victor Matfield is backing fellow Test centurions Richie McCaw and Dan Carter to shine for the All Blacks at the World Cup.

New Zealand Rugby has been forced to mediate a dispute between the Auckland Rugby Union and private owners for control of the Blues.

Sharks coach Gary Gold said that considering his team's lowly position on the standings they have no right to complain about the referee.

Jonathan Wisniewski's 22 points inspired Grenoble to a 32-11 thumping of Top 14 title hopefuls Toulouse on Saturday.

REPORT: South Africa Under-20 clinched their two-match series against Argentina Under-20 2-0, after beating Los Pumitas 39-28.

REPORT: Mike Blair signed off his Newcastle Falcons career in style as his side recorded their first Premiership victory in four months.

REPORT:  Exeter Chiefs scored an impressive 44-16 victory over Sale Sharks, but it was not enough to get them into the Premiership top four.

REPORT: Steff Evans' try ten minutes from time saw Scarlets squeeze past Treviso and book their spot in next season's European Champions Cup.

REPORT: Glasgow Warriors secured top spot in the Pro12 and home advantage for next week's playoffs after they sealed a 32-10 victory over Ulster.

REPORT: Andy Short's late try saw London Irish grab a spectacular 40-all draw against a Wasps side who secured a top-six finish.

REPORT: Leinster ended a mixed Pro12 campaign in style and put an end to Edinburgh's European hopes with a thrilling 36-23 bonus-point triumph at Murrayfield.

Ospreys will have to make history if they are to lift the Pro12 title after they blew the chance of a home semifinal despite securing a narrow 24-20 victory over Connacht.

REPORT: Bath warmed up for their Premiership semifinal with a 50-30 victory over West Country rivals Gloucester at the Rec.

REPORT: Leicester Tigers booked a Premiership semifinal date against Bath, with a 22-14 victory over Northampton Saints.