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Province are not 'powder-puff'

One team lost their first match of the season. The other team lost their last match of the season. Guess who are the champions?

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Sharks success cemented at Sibaya

Brendan Venter may be moving on after a brief stint that lasted barely three months, but he will leave a lasting legacy in Durban.

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Rhodes cited for throttling Bismarck

Western Province forward Michael Rhodes has been cited for a dangerous tackle in the Currie Cup Final against the Sharks at Newlands.

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Wallaby pack have plenty to prove

Wallabies captain James Horwill wants his forward pack to make a big statement on their year-end tour of Europe.

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Who is really in charge in Europe?

The question of who runs European club rugby remains the major sticking point, after both sides in the 'breakaway' row moved closer on a raft of other issues.

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England call for front row cover

Bath hooker Rob Webber and Sale prop Henry Thomas have both been added to the England squad as injury cover.

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D-Day for Exile O'Connor

James O'Connor is expected to make a decision on his future in the "next 24 or 48 hours", according to London Irish coach Brian Smith.

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U19: Blue Bulls race to victory

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U21: WP in team victory

Western Province are the Under-21 champions of South Africa after their 30-23 win over the Blue Bulls in the main curtainraiser at Newlands to the 2013 Currie Cup Final.

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Corbisiero: I will be back soon

 England prop Alex Corbisiero has stressed fears for his long-term future are misplaced.

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Wasps sting the Tigers

Christian Wade scored the only try of the game as London Wasps ensured that Leicester Tigers' miserable record at Adams Park continues.

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Pieter-Steph: The next big thing?

At the weekend they were fierce rivals, but very soon they will team up to don the Green and Gold of South Africa.

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Fourie: Ill-discipline killed us

Discipline and defence. Those were the key aspects mentioned in the build-up to the Currie Cup Final.

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Victory parade for champion Sharks

The premier of KwaZulu-Natal Senzo Mchunu paid tribute to the Sharks team after they won the Currie Cup.

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Marius wins

Marius held on in the final round to win the rugby365 Currie Cup prediction challenge.

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Rush defence worked like a charm

The spotlight was placed on the Sharks' kicking game, but their defence was just as critical to success in the Final.

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Did Sharks have a spy in WP camp?

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee admitted his team was tactically outmaneuvered by the Sharks in the Currie Cup Final.

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Nonu: I'm just 'misunderstood'

Ma'a Nonu, the talented All Black everybody loves to hate, feels he is just misunderstood.

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Tokyo comeback for Carter

Star flyhalf Dan Carter is expected to start in New Zealand's Test against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.

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Toulouse back on top

Toulouse reclaimed top spot in France after maintaining their unbeaten home record at the weekend by beating European champions Toulon 13-12.

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Boozy Phillips gets the boot

Welsh international scrumhalf Mike Phillips has been sacked by French club Bayonne after being accused of turning up drunk at a training session.

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Toomaga-Allen answers All Black SOS

Wellington prop Jeff Toomaga-Allen has been called into the All Black squad for the Test against Japan on Saturday.

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Leinster sneak past 13-man Connacht

Leinster needed a late penalty try to see of a spirited Connacht side at the RDS, with the visitors coming within three minutes of a famous victory.  

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Player ratings: Heartbreak for hosts

A dream season came to a tragic end for Western Province as they slipped to a 19-33 defeat to the Sharks in the Currie Cup Final at Newlands on Saturday.

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Saints end Sarries' run

Saracens suffered their first loss against the season as Northampton Saints claimed a 41-20 bonus-point victory at Franklin's Gardens.

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Sharks turn the tables on WP

The Sharks powered to an emphatic 33-19 win over Western Province at Newlands on Saturday to be crowned Currie Cup champions.

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Player ratings: Sharks jou lekker ding

The Sharks exacted the ultimate revenge on Western Province as they romped to a 33-19 victory in Saturday’s Currie Cup Final at Newlands.

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Griquas holding out hope

Despite being relegated after losing to the Pumas in Nelspruit, Griquas are hopeful of remaining in the Currie Cup next year.

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Connacht release Samoan nutcracker

Samoan fullback James So'oialo has been released from his Connacht contract on compassionate grounds by the club and the Ireland Rugby Football Union.

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Hard work ahead for Pumas

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse says hard work lies ahead for his team following their re-entry into the Currie Cup.

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Wales sweating over Faletau

Toby Faletau could miss Wales’ November internationals after being hospitalised with a neck injury on Friday.

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Wallabies aiming for clean sweep

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie is targeting a clean sweep of five victories on their upcoming European tour.

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Six of the best for Canterbury

Canterbury secured a sixth straight NPC title with a 29-13 win over Wellington on Saturday.  

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Ford firing on all cylinders

George Ford kicked all the points as Bath hung on for a nail-biting 15-13 victory over West Country rivals Gloucester at the Rec.

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Munster end Glasgow's run

Munster ended Glasgow's 100 percent record at the summit of the Pro12 competition.

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Pumas rise to the top

The Pumas will play in the Currie Cup Premier Division in 2014, after winning promotion with a 33-15 demolition of Griquas in Nelspruit on Friday.

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Kenyan cash crisis Treu(ly) bizarre

The Kenya Rugby Union would meet with its Sevens team to explain why players' salaries had been "delayed" soon after the recruitment of South African Paul Treu.

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Five-week ban for butting Bernini

Cavalieri No.8 Giacomo Bernini has been suspended for five weeks following an independent disciplinary hearing on Thursday.

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Bayonne deny firing drunken Phillips

Bayonne have denied reports that they have terminated Welsh scrumhalf Mike Phillips' contract after he attended a training session drunk.

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Two sides of the same coin

On Saturday at Newlands, referee Jonathan Kaplan will take a coin from his pocket in the presence of Deon Fourie and Keegan Daniel.

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Tasman heading to the big time

The Tasman Makos held off a determined Hawke’s Bay attack to win the NPC Championship Final 26–25 at Nelson’s Trafalgar Park.

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NPC Final Referees

The first NPC Final was in 1992 with the great Dave Bishops to referee it. He did so twice and then was followed by his schoolmate Colin Hawke who was followed by Paddy O'Brien, making the Final almost a South Island preserve for referees.

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Savea cops a plea

All Black Julian Savea, the face of an anti-domestic violence campaign in New Zealand, apologised after escaping conviction on a charge of assaulting his former partner.

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Bok reward in Final victory

Jan de Koning takes a look at who the possible bolters could be when the Springbok team for the year-end tour is named on Monday.

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Preview: NPC Final - Lions v Cantabs

Will Saturday's NPC Premiership Final at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington be the end of an era for Canterbury and the start of a new era for Wellington?

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Preview: CC Final - WP v Sharks

Sir Donald Currie could not have imagined in his wildest dreams what his donation to South Africa, the majestic golden trophy, would evolve into.

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Why Louw turned down WP offer

European packs will have to deal with Springbok openside flank Francois Louw for a few more years to come.

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Did mediators secure Euro cease-fire?

It has the factitious appearance of a cease-fire, but will the latest declaration in the Euro war be a lasting peace?

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Preview: Pumas v Griquas, Round 2

The spotlight may be on the Currie Cup Final at Newlands on Saturday, but 24 hours earlier two teams will be in a desperate duel for Premier Division status.

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Japan coach Jones out of ICU

Japan head coach Eddie Jones was released from the intensive care unit on Friday but will remain in a general ward for the foreseeable future.

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Pocock good to go

Brumbies flank David Pocock is in the final stages of his rehab programme having recovered from a knee reconstruction that ruled him out of the majority of 2013.

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Preview: Premiership, Round Six

Springbok flank Francois Louw is back for Bath's big West Country derby with Gloucester at the Recreation Ground on Friday.

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Preview: Pro12, Round Six

Pro12 log leaders Glasgow Warriors face second-placed Munster in a tantalising top-of-the-table clash at Scotstoun on Friday.

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Pumas determined to prove a point

The Pumas may have been 'competitive' last week, but feel they have plenty to prove in the return leg of their promotion-relegation series against Griquas.

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LIVE match centre

It is the Currie Cup Final between WP and the Sharks at Newlands, as well as the second leg promotion-relegation game between the Pumas and Griquas.

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Hooper scoops John Eales Medal

Wallaby and Waratahs flank Michael Hooper was on Thursday crowned the 2013 John Eales Medallist and Australia’s Choice Wallaby of the Year in Sydney.

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Province won't drop the baton

CURRIE CUP FINAL: Western Province will not fall prey to the disease that tripped up the Sharks last year.

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Sharks receive triple Bok boost

The Sharks have been bolstered by the return to fitness of three of their Springboks for Saturday’s Currie Cup Final against Western Province.

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Newlands Final sold out

The 'house full' signs are up at Newlands ahead of Saturday's Currie Cup Final between Western Province and the Sharks.

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Refereeing the Final

All referees who have refereed a Currie Cup Final will say that it was a, if not the, highlight of their refereeing career, even those who have refereed Test matches. And Jonathan Kaplan has the last say.

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Robshaw driven by B&I Lions pain

England coach Stuart Lancaster backed Chris Robshaw to bounce back from the disappointment of missing out on the B&I Lions tour.

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Toulon boss' anti Euro split stance

Reigning European champions Toulon will not compete in any breakaway tournament proposed by English and French clubs.

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Flynn blow for Maori team

A youthful Maori front row has just got younger, with Hawke's Bay hooker Ash Dixon replacing the injured Corey Flynn.

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Highlanders' big faux pas

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has been forced to apologise on behalf of the franchise for a failed marketing campaign.

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Dramatic bid to thwart Euro rebels

The Welsh Rugby Union made a dramatic intervention in the row over the future of the European Cup competition.

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Pote's perfect parting gift

Pote Human will bid Kimberley farewell after three years, but he hopes to leave Griquas with the perfect parting gift.

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Gloucester ace to captain Fiji

Gloucester flank Akapusi Qera has been named as captain of Fiji for the upcoming international series.

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Argentina

Pumas veteran slams Phelan

Pumas lock Patricio Albacete fired back at Santiago Phelan after the former Argentina coach cited divisions within the squad as the reason for his resignation.

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England keep faith in Robshaw

Chris Robshaw has retained the England captaincy for the November internationals, coach Stuart Lancaster announced on Wednesday.

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Milestone for Owens

Welsh referee Nigel Owens will become the firstmatch  official to make 100 Celtic League appearances when he takes charge of Friday night's Welsh derby between the Ospreys and the Dragons at The Liberty Stadium in Swansea.

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Treu takes Kenya Sevens reins

The Kenya Rugby Union on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of South African coach Paul Treu as head coach of the Kenya Sevens side.

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Rugby as a teaching aid

There is a frequently belief that rugby teaches many lessons in life. Here it is teaching many lessons in a school.

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Rugby as a teaching aid

There is a frequently belief that rugby teaches many lessons in life. Here it is teaching many lessons in a school.

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Sharks banking on two big Ds

The Sharks, determined to add to their six Currie Cup titles, have earmarked two key areas of the game that will help them achieve their goal.

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WP, Natal in Currie Cup Finals

Western Province and the Sharks have met six times in Finals of the Currie Cup. WP have won four times, the Sharks twice.

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Province in an attacking mood

Western Province are not about to employ turtle tactics, by withdrawing into their shells at Newlands on Saturday.

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CC Final: Home ground and weather

Playing at home always is an advantage. Of the 52 Currie Cup Finals so far. Four have been drawn and the visiting teams have won 20 times.

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New beginning for Schmidt's Ireland

New Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named three uncapped players in his first squad for next month's Tests against Samoa, Australia and New Zealand.

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Fourie fit to lead unchanged WP

Western Province skipper Deon Fourie has been passed fit and will lead an unchanged side in the Currie Cup Final at Newlands on Saturday.  

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Welsh clubs back Euro rebels

The four Welsh regions have thrown their support behind an Anglo-French push to revamp European club rugby next season.  

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Pay cuts & salary caps Down Under

Pay cuts and salary caps have become a reality for Australia's top players, as the country looks to arrest its crumbling economic situation.

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Argentina

Hourcade to take Pumas to 2015?

Former Argentina captain Agustin Pichot is hopeful that new Pumas coach Daniel Hourcade will take the team through to the 2015 World Cup.  

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Currie Cup Finals - 1939 to 2012

The first Currie Cup Final was played in 1939, at Newlands when Transvaal beat Western Province. We look back at past finals.

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Australia

Bad boy O'Connor heads to England

Fallen Wallaby James O'Connor said he plans to play in England and not take up a Super Rugby contract with Perth-based Western Force.

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The Cup of Heroes

Many dream about the moment, but few ever get to experience it.

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Springbok teammates die

Martiens Louw and Robbie Barnard, hooker and prop, who played together for Transvaal and South Africa, have died just over a week apart.

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NPC Winners

Provincial rugby organised in a competition in New Zealand is relatively young, starting in 1976 with finals dating back only to 1992

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Pivotal changes for Pumas

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse made six changes to his team for the Currie Cup promotion-relegation Round Two match against Griquas on Friday.

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Hourcade tipped for Pumas role

Daniel Hourcade is the frontrunner to be named Pumas interim coach after the unexpected resignation of Santiago Phelan on Tuesday.

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Premiership quintet caught doping

Five players at English Premiership clubs have tested positive for recreational drug use during the 2012/13 season.

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Bayonne mum on drunken trio

Bayonne have opted not to release the outcome of their disciplinary action against Wales scrumhalf Mike Phillips, Stephen Brett and Dwayne Haare.

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England release ten players to clubs

Stuart Lancaster has released 10 players back to their clubs after two days of England’s training camp in Leeds in preparation for the November internationals.

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Five newcomers in Scotland squad

Scotland coach Scott Johnson has included five uncapped players in a 41-strong squad for a training camp in Glasgow next week ahead of the November Tests.

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Boozy Phillips cracks Wales nod

Wales coach Warren Gatland has named controversial scrumhalf Mike Phillips in a 35-man squad for next month's Tests against South Africa, Argentina, Tonga and Australia.

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Currie Cup winners down the years

The South African Rugby Board was founded in 1889 with a twofold task - to standardise the laws within South Africa and to establish a provincial competition.

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Sharks loving underdog tag

Veteran Sharks flank Jacques Botes says that his team is relishing their status as underdogs ahead of the Currie Cup Final at Newlands this weekend.

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Sharks 'evolved' into a kicking team

The Sharks have evolved into a team using a kicking game to choke the life out of the opposition.

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Cardiff skipper under the knife

Cardiff Blues club captain Matthew Rees is to have an enforced spell away from rugby as he will undergo testicular surgery.  

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WP the 'fittest and strongest' team

Superior conditioning and clever player management were major contributing factors to Western Province's unbeaten Currie Cup run.

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Griquas shuffle their loosies

Griquas coach Pote Human has shuffled his loose trio for the crucial promotion/relegation play-off with the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday.  

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Bateman to lead Maori All Blacks

Hurricanes centre Tim Bateman has been named as the Maori All Black captain for their upcoming tour of North America.  

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Currie Cup Referees - 1939-2013

Jonathan Kaplan is one of 26 referees to referee a Currie Cup Final since the first one in 1939. This Final between Western Province and Sharks at Newlands will be his sixth Final.

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Bismarck given all-clear for Final

Hooker Bismarck du Plessis is free to play for the Sharks in the Currie Cup Final at Newlands after being found not guilty of stamping.

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Law discussion: Sudden healing

This incident from a match between London Irish and Saracens at Twickenham shows that that there is always something in rugby you have not seen before.

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Brumbies snap up SA halfbacks

South African scrumhalf Conrad Hoffman and flyhalf Lionel Cronje have both signed two-year contracts with the Brumbies.  

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Back to Melbourne for Tahs' Rebels

New Waratahs recruits Kurtley Beale and Nick Phipps, along with defensive coach Nathan Grey, will take on their old team the Melbourne Rebels in their first trial match for 2014.

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Phelan jumps Pumas ship early

Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has announced his resignation, leaving the Pumas looking for a coach for their upcoming European tour.

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Blues confirm Nonu's return

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues have confirmed that All Blacks midfielder Ma'a Nonu has signed with NZR and the Blues for 2014 and 2015.

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Kockott is top of the Top 14

South African scrumhalf Rory Kockott was voted Top 14 player of last season by his fellow professionals at an awards ceremony in Paris on Monday.

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CT will 'transform' WP into super men

The Sharks should not be surprised if Western Province players all grow an extra set of legs and arms this week.

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Referees to 27 October 2013

It's a big weekend this in South Africa and New Zealand. It's Final time.

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Drunk Phillips to face the music

Wales and British and Irish Lions scrumhalf Mike Phillips faces a heavy punishment from his Top 14 side Bayonne after turning up at training drunk.

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Team of the Week: Two-horse race

The selection pool was a bit more shallow than usual, but two teams deservedly dominate our famous weekly selection.

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Fourie poised for Bok return

Springbok centre Jaque Fourie has signed a new two-year deal with Japanese club Kolbe Steelers that allows him to play Test rugby.

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U19: Final a Gauteng affair

The Blue Bulls and Golden Lions ensured that the Under-19 provincial championship Final would be a Gauteng derby at Newlands on Saturday.

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Varsity Cup 2014 set for epic start

A repeat of last season's semifinal matches will get next year's FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International underway on February 3.

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Kaplan to referee Final

Jonathan Kaplan has been appointed to referee the Currie Cup Final between Western Province and the Sharks at Newlands on Saturday.

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U21: North v South Final

Western Province and the Blue Bulls this past weekend booked their places in the Under-21 provincial championship Final.

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Sharks forced to wait on Boks

The Sharks will continue sweating over the availability of the Du Plessis brothers, prop Jannie and hooker Bismarck.

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Springboks give back

A few Springboks coached more than 170 schoolboys and 50 school and club coaches during a coaching session in Queenstown in the Eastern Cape last Thursday.

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Captaincy change for Province?

Western Province may be forced to change their captain and highly successful loose forward combination for the Currie Cup Final.

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rugby365 and DHL Express Africa are giving our loyal readers a chance to win a signed Springbok jersey.

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WIN: Poisoned Chalice

rugby365 & Zebra Press gives you a chance to win another wonderful read!

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Treu's Kenyan move not official

Paul Treu has confirmed that he is in talks with the Kenyan Rugby Union to become their Sevens coach, but there is nothing formal.

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Nonu's Blues move a step closer

It is  not official yet, but All Black coach Steve Hansen's comments lend credence to reports that Ma'a Nonu will play for the Blues next year.

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Australia

Wallabies headed in right direction

Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper believes that his team are 'heading in the right direction' under new coach Ewen McKenzie ahead of their year-end tour.

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All Blacks aiming for clean sweep

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is demanding even higher performance levels on their year-end tour as they look to make it an unbeaten season.

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A tale from Dale

A couple of months ago, in the final fixture of the school year, Dale Junior School's Under 13A team beat Bishops 13A by 50 points to 5.    

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Zangqa leaves Blitzbokke

Springbok Sevens assistant coach Vuyo Zangqa will not renew his contract and will be stepping down from his current position with the South African team.

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Sudden death of schools rugby man

Sebastiaan Reinhardt, the principal of Paarl Gim from 1992 to 2008 whose noemnaam was Basjan, died suddenly of a heart attack in the early hours of Saturday morning, 19 October 2013,  in Dwarskersbos on the West Coast where he and his wife were on holiday. He had turned 65 the day before he died.

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Saints too strong for Ospreys

Northampton Saints bounced back from an opening defeat by Castres to beat Ospreys 27-16 on Sunday in their second European Cup pool match.

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Bismarck cited for stamping

Bismarck du Plessis was cited for stamping on an opponent in the  Currie Cup semifinal against the Cheetahs in Durban.  

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'Soft moments' cost Cheetahs

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske said that his team's semifinal loss to the Sharks can be put down to a few crucial lapses.  

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Province poised for perfect season

Western Province are looking to get through the Currie Cup unbeaten for the first time since 1936 when they host the final next week.

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Tense Final awaits

The rugby365 Currie Cup prediction challenge will go down to the wire next weekend.

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Sharks face 'daunting' task

Sharks coach Brad Macleod-Henderson admitted that travelling to Newlands for the Currie Cup Final is a 'daunting task'.

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'This is it' for Lions

Lions coach Johan Ackermann says that unless someone gives them a lot of money he will not be doing any recruiting ahead of Super Rugby.

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Read wants Twickenham revenge

All Blacks No.8 Kieran Read is looking forward to taking care of some unfinished business at Twickenham next month.

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Four new All Blacks

There are four new All Blacks in New Zealand's squad for their year-end tour to Japan and Europe.

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All the finals

Newlands in Cape Town will host three big finals next Saturday!

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Willie's star continues to rise

Springbok Willie le Roux played a leading role as Griquas snatched a 21-19 win over Pumas in the first leg of a Currie Cup promotion-relegation play-off.

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Cardiff knock over champs Toulon

Substitute Gareth Davies scored a try three minutes from time to give Cardiff a famous 19-15 win over champions Toulon in the European Cup.

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Sharks head to Newlands for Final

The Sharks will travel to Newlands next week to face Western Province in the 2013 Currie Cup Final.

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Province stay on course

Western Province not only retained their unbeaten status, but will host a Currie Cup Final for the first time in 12 years.

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Pumas have a winning recipe

The First Division champions, the Pumas, know what they need to do if they want to play in the Currie Cup Premier Division next year.

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Human: Griquas face uphill battle

Griquas coach Pote Human has admitted much work still needs to be done by his side before they face the Pumas next week.

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Australia

Cane is the future

Flank Sam Cane's outstanding performance underlined the depth of the All Blacks squad and showed what the future holds for New Zealand.

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Australia

Wallabies 'proud' of loss

Wallaby scrumhalf Will Genia took nothing but positives from marking his 50th Test with yet another loss to the All Blacks.

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NPC: Canterbury host Lions in Final

Canterbury kept alive their hopes of a sixth successive NPC title by overwhelming Auckland 56-26 in their semifinal in Christchurch.

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France

All Black caught for drunk-driving

All Black Byron Kelleher will appear before a French court on a drink-driving charge, after allegedly being four times over the legal limit.

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French prop out of Tests

France were dealt a blow ahead of their tough November Test programme with news that key Clermont prop Thomas Domingo will be out for a month.

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All Blacks simply too good

New Zealand remained unbeaten in 2013 when they beat Australia 41-33 in an entertaining Bledisloe Cup fixture in Dunedin on Saturday.

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Toulouse edge Sarries at Wembley

Toulouse edged Saracens in a thrilling European Cup clash in front of 61,000 at Wembley Stadium.  

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Last gasp Griquas down Pumas

A last-minute try by Marnus Schoeman saw Griquas claim a 21-19 victory over the Pumas in Kimberley on Friday.  

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Jake has no worries over Brumbies

Jake White insists that he feels no guilt about walking out on the Brumbies and taking up a role as the Sharks Director of Rugby.

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Will Strauss waltz sink the Bismarck?

The two best hookers in the world will go head-to-head in the most delectable sideshow of the weekend's action.

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Jones to miss All Black showdown

Japan head coach Eddie Jones will miss the upcoming game against the All Blacks, following a stroke which has left him with mobility difficulties.

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France

Parra to appeal punching ban

Clermont scrumhalf Morgan Parra is to appeal the four-week ban he received for violent play.

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Boland a family affair

Abe Davids, brother of Boland Rugby Union President Francois Davids, has been appointed head coach of the senior team.

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Nonu and Kirwan kiss and make up

All Black Ma'a Nonu appeared to be on his way back to Blues following a year-long stand-off with the franchise.

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NPC: Wellington sweep into Final

Wellington won through to the NPC Final in style, with a comprehensive 41-10 victory over Ranfurly Shield holders Counties Manukau.

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Blues sign two All Blacks

All Black veterans Tom Donnelly and Tony Woodcock will be playing for the Blues next year.

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Oosthuizen to be a Shark or Lion?

Will young Etienne Oosthuizen play for the Sharks or the Lions in Super Rugby next year?

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Muliaina and Fruean now big Chiefs

Super Rugby's back-to-back champions, the Chiefs have signed Mils Muliaina and Robbie Fruean to complete their squad for the 2014 season.

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McCaw blow for All Blacks

The All Blacks go into their clash with the Wallabies in Dunedin on Saturday as overwhelming favourites despite losing influential captain Richie McCaw.

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Preview: Semifinal - Sharks v Cheetahs

Durban always throws up something unexpected for  big matches, especially for major play-offs.

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Preview: Semifinal - WP v Lions

Outright favourites and with everything to lose, defending Currie Cup champions Western Province will be the team under pressure.

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Preview: New Zealand v Australia

New Zealand play Australia in the third Bledisloe Cup match of 2013 in Dunedin on Saturday, not that it will have any bearing on the destination of the huge cup.

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Preview: Griquas v Pumas, Round 1

While four teams are gearing for the main prize, the coveted Currie Cup, two other sides are in a desperate scrap for their very survival.

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Lee and Jaulhac banned

Scarlets prop Samson Lee and Bordeaux-Bègles lock Adam Jaulhac have been slapped with bans.

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Preview: European Cup, Round Two

The second round of the European Cup will kick off in style in front of a massive crowd at Wembley Stadium on Friday.

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Cheetahs draft in Van der Merwe

The Free State Cheetahs have made a late change to their team for the Currie Cup semifinal showdown with the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

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LIVE Match centre

It is Currie Cup semifinal time and we have the third and final Bledisloe Cup Test this weekend. It is all LIVE right here!

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England

Lancaster goes to soccer school

England Rugby Union coach Stuart Lancaster is looking forward to picking the brains of soccer counterpart Roy Hodgson.

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Australia

McKenzie lays down the law

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie has challenged his players to reproduce the sparkling form they showed in their demolition of Argentina.

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Nalaga cleared to play

Clermont wing Naipolioni Nalaga has been cleared to play for his club in their European Cup Round Two match on Sunday.

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The price of a semifinal

There are domestic semifinals in SA and NZ, but which is the priciest?

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Cummins joins 'stay at home' crowd

Wallaby wing Nick Cummins has become the latest player to buck the trend of taking up lucrative Northern Hemisphere contracts.

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Bledisloe: place, man, cup, winners

On Saturday New Zealand and Australia are again in a match, theoretically for the Bledisloe Cup. Theoretically because the destiny of the Cup in 2013 is decided. But who/what/where was/is Bledisloe?

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Back where they belong

One of the key sub-plots to Saturday's Currie Cup semifinal at Newlands will be the duel between the two flyhalves.

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Jantjies cleared for Newlands return

The return of Springbok Elton Jantjies is one of seven changes to the Golden Lions team for the Currie Cup semifinal showdown with WP.

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Coenie: It's fun and games up front

Currie Cup semifinal time, in the words of Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen, is always an "amazing challenge".

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Law discussion: What is a kick?

What is a kick? It sounds such a simple question, but it is not.

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Australia

Betham fast-tracked into Wallabies

Saturday will be a special occasion for Waratahs wing Peter Betham, as he makes his Test debut for Australia against New Zealand.

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Win it on the pitch, not in boardroom

Jan de Koning asks if there is still a need for promotion-relegation games if the format Currie Cup competition could be decided in the boardroom?

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France

Banned Parra to miss All Black Test

France scrumhalf Morgan Parra has been suspended for four weeks for punching.

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Saracens get some Puma flavour

Saracens have added further international quality to their squad with the signing of Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch.

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Wallabies poised for pay cuts

Wallaby players are expected to accept pay cuts to help the Australian Rugby Union from going broke.

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Tipuric: Louw one of the best

Wales star Justin Tipuric, ahead of next month’s Test against the Springboks, says Francois Louw is one of the best players he's come up against.

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Jane back in black

The All Blacks have tweaked their backline for the Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.

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Van der Merwe cleared to play

In a dramatic about turn Free State Cheetahs prop Schalk van der Merwe has been cleared to resume playing.

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Province are 'spoilt for choice'

Allister Coetzee knows that with so much quality and experience at his disposal, his side could not be in a better position ahead of the play-offs.

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Pumas beef up scrum for Griquas

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse beefed up his scrum ahead of the first match in their Currie Cup promotion-relegation series against Griquas.

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Bok power for Bulls U21

Springbok centre Jan Serfontein will start for the Blue Bulls Under-21 side in their semifinal against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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Cheetahs prop forced to wait

Free State Cheetahs prop Schalk van der Merwe will have to wait until Thursday to hear if he faces ban.

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Cheetahs change one for Kings Park

The Free State Cheetahs have made just one change to their starting line-up for their Currie Cup semifinal against the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday.

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England

Lancaster drafts in three rookies

England coach Stuart Lancaster responded to a midfield injury crisis by including a trio of uncappped centres in his squad.

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Bok captain returns for WP

Jean de Villiers will start at outside centre for Western Province in Saturday's Currie Cup semifinal meeting with the Golden Lions at Newlands.

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Steyn's comeback confirmed

The return of World Cup-winning Springbok utility back Frans Steyn was made formal on Wednesday.

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Eddie Jones hospitalised

Japan coach Eddie Jones has been hospitalised with signs of a minor stroke ahead of his squad's Test against the All Blacks November 2.

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Win & watch for FREE!

It is Absa Currie Cup semifinal time and you can be part of it!

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Why Straeuli is the right fit for Lions

Rudolf Straeuli's reported shift from Kings Park to Ellis Park is not a done deal yet, but there are plenty of good reasons why it will happen.

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Flip headlines latest Bulls signings

The Bulls appear to be stemming the tide of senior players departing Pretoria, with a senior Bok headlining the latest list of contract extensions.

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Jantjies in Newlands comeback?

Two-Test Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies could make an unexpected return to Newlands.

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BlitzBokke set for Samoan showdown

The BiltzBokke have been drawn into a tough pool for the Dubai Sevens, the second round of the IRB Sevens World Series on November 29-30.

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Ireland scrumhalf staying with Ulster

Ireland scrumhalf Paul Marshall has signed a new three-year contract extension with Ulster that will keep him at Ravenhill until 2017.

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Clermont livid over Nalaga citing

Clermont vice-president Jean-Marc Lhermet is furious over the citing of Napolioni Nalaga following the opening round of the European Cup.

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Van der Merwe hearing on hold

Cheetahs prop Schalk van der Merwe’s disciplinary hearing, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, has been postponed until Wednesday.

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Double Marius

Marius Jonker and Marius van der Westhuizen will referee the two Currie Cup semifinals.

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Steyn in dramatic semi comeback

World Cup-winning Springbok utility back Frans Steyn will make a dramatic return to the playing field on Saturday.

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Gloucester to feel Munster's wrath

Munster head coach Rob Penney and lock Donnacha Ryan insist the 'embarrassment' of defeat to Edinburgh will spur them on against Gloucester this weekend.

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Tigers going for broke

According to flank Julian Salvi, the Leicester Tigers will be going all-out for a bonus-point win over Treviso this weekend.  

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Griquas call on Le Roux

Springbok wing Willie le Roux will start for Griquas in their promotion/relegation play-off against the Pumas in Kimberley on Friday.  

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Schroeder joining Lions pride

Western Province scrumhalf Ricky Schroeder is heading to Johannesburg after signing a two-year deal with the Lions.  

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Australia

Hansen to explore backline options

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen looks set to use the final Bledisloe Cup Test to have a look at some different backline options.  

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Referees to October 20

In New Zealand there is the Bledisloe Cup match. In South Africa it is Currie Cup semifinal time, with lots of excitement as the grand old competition builds to a climax.

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Cheika's Tahs aiming high

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika says that his team are aiming for a top two finish and their first Super Rugby title next season.  

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Wallaby backs keep dropping

Wallabies wings Joe Tomane and Chris Feauai-Sautia are the latest backline players to have been ruled out of Saturday's Test against the All Blacks due to injury.  

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U19: Lions snap up home semi

The Golden Lions on Saturday claimed the remaining home semifinal in the Under-19 provincial championship in style.

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WP respect lethal Lions

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee insists they won’t underestimate the Golden Lions in Saturday’s semifinal at Newlands.

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Coetzee: Captaincy poser a positive

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee regards the perceived captaincy conundrum that he is faced with as a positive.

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U21: Bulls at home as Lions sneak in

The Blue Bulls at the weekend booked an invaluable home semifinal in the Under-21 provincial championship.

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Williams fits right in at Toulon

Toulon skipper Chris Masoe singled out European Cup debutant Ali Williams for special praise after his side kicked-off the defence of their European title.

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Habana predicts epic battle in Cardiff

Record-breaking South Africa wing Bryan Habana is predicting an epic battle when the Springboks take on Wales in Cardiff in November.

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Leinster have plenty to work on

Leinster skipper Jamie Heaslip warned his side they have "still got a lot to work on" despite picking up four points on the road against the Ospreys.

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Van der Merwe in the dock

Free State Cheetahs prop Schalk van der Merwe will appear before a South African Rugby Union judicial committee on Tuesday.

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Team of the Week: Who missed out?

Only one team missed out as we sat down to name our famous Weekly selection and it is not surprising it is the side who's season is over.

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Australia

Wallabies offer 'help' to O'Connor

The Wallabies said they will not be abandoning fallen star James O'Connor as he battles to rehabilitate his stalled career.

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Butler knocking on Brumbies door

Former Reds flank Jarrad Butler has joined the Brumbies and will look to challenge for a spot in their starting line-up next season.  

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NPC play-offs at a glance

It took until Sunday's closing round robin match to confirm the last of the NPC semifinalist.

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Leali'ifano blow for Wallabies

Wallaby goal-kicker Christian Leali'ifano has been ruled out of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand with an ankle injury.

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Bok hooker off to Toulon

South Africa hooker Craig Burden has been signed by European champions Toulon as cover for the injured Sebastien Bruno.

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Flying start for champs Toulon

Toulon kicked-off the defence of their European Cup crown with half-a-dozen tries, but they also found out that qualifying from Pool Two isn't going to be easy.

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Sonny Bill plans 2015 return

Cross-code superstar Sonny Bill Williams will return to rugby union in 2015 after completing a second season with the Sydney Roosters.

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Sharks keeping their heads up

Despite losing at home to Western Province, the Sharks remain upbeat ahead of their home semifinal against the Cheetahs.

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Province pack hitting their stride

The biggest positive for Western Province from their victory over the Sharks was the performance of their forward pack at Kings Park.

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Blitzbokke ran out of puff

The Springbok Sevens suffered an energy-sapping semifinal loss against hosts Australia and then ran out of steam against England on the Gold Coast.  

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Marius in top spot

Marius finished the regular season at the top of the leaderboard in the rugby365 Currie Cup prediction challenge.

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Timely boost for Griquas

Griquas were encouraged by a fighting performance against the Golden Lions ahead of their promotion/relegation play-offs with the Pumas.  

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Lacklustre Lions frustrate Ackermann

Although his side booked a semifinal against Western Province next week, Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann was left frustrated on Saturday.

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NZ take first Gold Coast title

World champions New Zealand overpowered hosts Australia to win their first Gold Coast Sevens crown 40-19 in the final on Sunday.

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No excuses for Bulls

Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar refused to make excuses as his team's season ended in a defeat to the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

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Cheetahs front row have work to do

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske admitted that his front row have some work to do this week before their Currie Cup semifinal against the Sharks.

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Hansen has no worries over SBW

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has no complaints over Sonny Bill Williams' decision to choose rugby league over union.

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No breaks for Read and Whitelock

All Blacks forwards Kieran Read and Sam Whitelock have signed contract extensions with the NZRU, but will not get a 'sabbatical'.

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Solly gets Edinburgh over the line

Edinburgh ended a run of six successive defeats by beating two-time European Cup winners Munster in style on Saturday.

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All Black recall for Jane

The return of star utility back Cory Jane headlines the All Black squad for the third Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Dunedin next Saturday.

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Currie Cup semifinals

The Currie Cup semifinals were confirmed on Saturday.

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Province are top of the pops

Western Province finished top of the Currie Cup standings with a 17-13 win over the Sharks in a bruising battle in a very wet Durban on Saturday.

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Cheetahs land a knock-out blow

The Free State Cheetahs knocked the Blue Bulls out of the Currie Cup play-off race.

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Lions book play-off spot

The Golden Lions booked their place in the Currie Cup play-offs with a come-from-behind 35-28 win over Griquas in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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Stonehouse praises his 'champions'

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse praised his charges for their resilience in claiming the First Division title in emphatic style.

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Winning start for Powell's BlitzBokke

The South African team, under the guidance of new coach Neil Powell, on Saturday safely navigated a tricky pool.

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SBW about turn opens door for Nonu

Sonny Bill Williams' dramatic about turn this week could provide a lifeline for unwanted All Black Ma'a Nonu at the Chiefs.

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Counties retain Log o' Wood

Counties Manukau secured the Ranfurly Shield for the next six months with a 25-7 win over Southland in an NPC match.

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Exiles in nine-try romp

London Irish ran in nine tries to get their Challenge Cup Pool Five campaign off to a runaway start, beating I Cavalieri Prato 60-11.

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Gold Coast: NZ & SA unbeaten

All the top seeds eased into the Cup quarterfinals after Day One at the Gold Coast Sevens, which is Round One of the IRB World Series.

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Euro action gallery

The European Cup is back and we bring you a gallery of Friday's action!

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Jackson boots Ulster to opening win

There were opening round European Cup victories for Ulster, Saracens and Toulouse on Friday.

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Hogg set to miss November Tests

Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg is likely to miss all of his country's November Tests after undergoing wrist surgery.

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France

Dusautoir to lead French against Boks

Thierry Dusautoir will return as captain of France for the November Test matches.

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Pumas cap off dream season

The Pumas on Friday completed their dream First Division season, as they maintained their unbeaten run in the competition.

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Powell wants an early blitz

New Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell will begin his tenure on the Gold Coast this weekend and wants to start on a winning note.

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Here comes the running of the Bulls

The need to win and score a four-try bonus points the Blue Bulls may just become a bit more 'expansive' than usual.

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Cheetahs to 'get physical'

The Free State Cheetahs won't go into a defensive frame of mind, but they will lift the physical intensity of their game.

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Goosen cleared to play

Springbok Johan Goosen has passed a fitness test and will be on the Free State Cheetahs' bench for their Currie Cup crunch match against the Blue Bulls.

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Coetzee's captaincy conundrum

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee faces a tough decision about who will lead his team in the knock-out stage of the Currie Cup.

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Griquas: Time to put up their hands

Griquas are condemned to a promotion-relegation series, but there is one last chance for a few individuals to make a statement.

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Stade Français start in style

Stade Francais marked their European return to Stade Jean Bouin with a rousing victory over Lusitanos.  

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Trio to give Force physical edge

The Force has continued their recruitment focus on powerful forwards for the 2014 season, with the signatures of Rory Walton, Adam Coleman and Robbie Abel.

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Chiefs sign more 'experience'

The back-to-back Super Rugby champions, the Chiefs, have signed well-travelled forwards Kane Thompson and Ross Filipo for next year's campaign.

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Australia

'Reputation' gets Polota-Nau back in

Tatafu Polota-Nau and Nick Cummins return from injury in the 32-man Wallabies' squad named on Friday for the five-Test tour next month.

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SBW turns his back on All Blacks

Code-hopper Sonny Bill Williams has turned his back on a chance to rejoin the All Blacks, after it was revealed he will not return to Rugby Union next year.

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Morgan Cushe dies in Uitenhage

Morgan Cushe, a fine man and a great rugby player, died of renal failure in the Cuyler Clinic in Uitenhage on 6 October 2013. He had suffered kidney problems for some time and had been in and out of hospital. He was 65 years of age.

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Preview: Test stars grace Euro stage

The European Cup returns this week, as some of the world's most talented players strive to reach the promised land of the 2014 Final in Cardiff.

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Kockott up for Top 14 award

South African-born Castres scrumhalf Rory Kockott is one of three players shortlisted for the 2012-13 Top 14 Player of the Year award.

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Levave in line for Samoa debut

Hurricanes flank Faifili Levave is set to make his Test debut after being named in the 30-man Samoa squad for the November internationals.

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Hawke's Bay shock Wellington

Hawke's Bay upset the applecart when they handed Wellington their first loss of the season in Napier on Thursday.

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Preview: Gold Coast Sevens

The Gold Coast Sevens marks the start of the IRB Sevens World Series where Fiji will be determined to make it three in a row this weekend.

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Preview: Currie Cup, Round 10

The league phase of the Currie Cup comes to an end this weekend, with something on the line in every game on Saturday.

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Pienaar picked family over money

Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar explains it was a “family decision” to turn down a lucrative offer from Toulon.

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Preview: Epic Final on the cards

The First Division Final between the Pumas and EP Kings at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday is expected to culminate into a spectacle.

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'Must win' Lions to entertain

The Lions need just one point to book their place in the Currie Cup play-offs, but coach Johan Ackermann has placed them in 'must win' mode.

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Botes targets Currie Cup record

The veteran Sharks loose forward Jacques Botes is set to break a significant record by becoming the most capped player in Currie Cup history.

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LIVE match centre

Play-off places are at stake in the final round of the Currie Cup regular season this weekend. Catch all the action LIVE right here.

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Hawies appointed Griquas coach

Free State Cheetahs assistant coach Hawies Fourie has been appointed Griquas' head coach for the next three years.

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Hurricanes to do a Stirling job

Chris Stirling is focusing on success as he settles into his new role as General Manager High Performance at the Hurricanes.

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'Party' in the Park

Do you want to join the party in the Park?

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New midfield mix for Lions

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann made some interesting changes to his side to take on Griquas at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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SBW saga: Kiwis 'lack integrity'

The New Zealand Rugby League was accused of lacking integrity and pandering to the whims of Sonny Bill Williams.

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Sonny Bill show goes on ... and on

The Sonny Bill Williams saga, an ever-present sideshow in Rugby Union and Rugby League, took a new and intriguing twist on Thursday.

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Big challenge for Bulls' Boks

The Blue Bulls' highly rated all-Springbok midfield combination will have to deal with the added weight of expectation this week.

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WP wing’s going away ‘present’

Gerhard van den Heever is hoping for a dream end to his two-year stint at Western Province ahead of the next chapter of his career in Ireland.

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Law discussion: offside in touch

We shall deal with the ball that goes into touch but still results in a penalty against a player ahead of the kicker.

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Scarlets eye another English scalp

Scarlets are hoping to repeat 2011's success at Northampton when they kick off their European Cup campaign at Harlequins.

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Goosen in dramatic comeback?

Springbok flyhalf Johan Goosen could make an unexpected and dramatic return to the playing field on Saturday.

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Man in the middle

Referee Nigel Owens makes a 'song and dance' of the Rugby Championship decider!

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WP's Kings Park sparring session

Western Province will use their clash with the Sharks this weekend to ensure that they are firing on all cylinders in the knock-out stage of the Currie Cup.  

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Wales have blueprint to beat Boks

Wales assistant coach Rob Howley believes he has found a blueprint on how to beat the Springboks in their opening match of the November Tests.

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Oosthuizen back at loosehead

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské, as was expected, named an all-Springbok front row to take on the Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

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WP bench Bok captain

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has named four Springboks in his starting XV for Saturday's decisive Currie Cup encounter against the Sharks in Durban.

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Bulls' Boks take centre stage

The return of Springbok centres JJ Engelbrecht and Jan Serfontein headlines the Bulls team for their Currie Cup clash against the Cheetahs on Saturday.

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Player speared for two weeks

East Coast player Te Rangi Fraser has been given a two-week suspension for a spear tackle, following a judicial hearing on Wednesday.

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Bok-laden Sharks await WP

The Sharks will be looking to close out the pool phase of the Currie Cup on a strong note with a Springbok-laden team to host Western Province on Saturday at Kings Park.

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'Selfish' Sonny Bill polarising Kiwis

Sonny Bill Williams sought to explain his dramatic late bid to join New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup squad.

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Morgan forced to retire

Gloucester fullback Olly Morgan has been forced to retire as a result of ongoing injury concerns.

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Azzurri call up Scottish recruit

Italian-Scottish flyhalf Tommaso Allan is one of two new call-ups to a 35-man Italian squad for two training camps prior to three November Tests.

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England

Lancaster's captaincy secret

England head coach Stuart Lancaster will wait until later this month before naming a captain for the end-of-year internationals.

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Jake's presence 'revs up' the Sharks

They still have a Currie Cup competition to win, without him, but the mere presence of Jake White is already revving up the Sharks.

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U19: Home semifinal at stake

One of the two home semifinals are still up for grabs in the Under-19 provincial championship with one pool round remaining.

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Pienaar extends Ulster stay

Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has signed a three-year contract extension with Irish club Ulster.

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U21: Down to the wire

The round-robin stages of the Under-21 provincial championship looks set for a grand finale this weekend.

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'Rested' Boks to fire up Cheetahs

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské will lean on the leadership qualities of Adriaan Strauss as his team chases third place on the Currie Cup standings.

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Heavy weather

The Blitzbokke's trip to the Gold Coast Sevens has been delayed due to thundershowers.

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Shattered dream; glorious reality

Sometimes, it seems, dreams do come true. They have just come true for Stuart Berry whom the IRB has appointed to his very first Test less than a month away.

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Third time lucky for Tigers?

Leicester Tigers skipper Toby Flood is hoping to be able to do something that neither Martin Johnson nor Neil Back were able to do before him.

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Joost book to go ahead

Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen has accepted the dismissal of an urgent application to stop the publication and distribution of a book about him.

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Bok beef to bolster Sharks

The return of their Springboks will see the Sharks field a powerful tight five in their crunch match with Western Province this weekend.  

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Griquas keep their powder dry

Griquas coach Pote Human made 12 changes to his team for their final Currie Cup league match of the season.

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Refs for November Tests

The IRB has cast its net further in making its appointment to the November Tests, mostly in Europe.

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No Toulon deal for Kockott

South African scrumhalf Rory Kockott has not signed a deal to join European champions Toulon next year.

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Taranaki player in the dock

Three players will be involved in judicial hearings on Wednesday, following NPC and Heartland Championship matches in New Zealand at the weekend.

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Keegan Daniel ... and ...

One is a leading young actor and the other leads a school of Sharks.

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Diack sticking with Ulster

South African-born loose forward Robbie Diack has signed a new three-year deal with Ulster that will see him remain at the province until at least the summer of 2017.

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Milan's Euro Final pipe dream

Milan's 80 000-seater San Siro stadium has been awarded the 2015 European Cup Final, even though the competition may not exist by then.

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Strauss battling heart condition

South African-born Ireland hooker Richardt Strauss has been ruled out for the rest of the season because of a heart condition that will require surgery.

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Settled Aussie Sevens on home turf

Australia Sevens coach Michael O'Connor has named an experienced squad for their home leg of the Sevens World Series on the Gold Coast this weekend.  

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Referees to 13 October 2013

What a splendid end to last round of the Rugby Championship, particularly that golden Match at Ellis Park, and what a wonderful: achievement to have a match without refereeing controversy.

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WP to welcome back Boks

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee will welcome back his returning Springboks for the crucial clash against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

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Why Province are flourishing

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee says the team’s success is a by-product of the union’s structures, cohesion and culture.

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Team of the Week: On cloud nine

Western Province powered to their first bonus-point win of the season and are duly rewarded in our famous weekly Currie Cup selection.

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No big change for Blitzbokke

Although they have a new coach in Neil Powell, not much in the South Africa Sevens set-up has changed as they head to the Gold Coast Sevens.  

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SA to kick off Super rodeo

The 2014 Super Rugby season will get underway in South Africa with the Cheetahs and Sharks scheduled to host back-to-back matches on Saturday February 15.

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Flip ruled out for Bulls

Flip van der Merwe has been ruled out of a possible return to the Blue Bulls team ahead of their Currie Cup match against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

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Jake's 'open cards' with Sharks

New Sharks boss Jake White has made no secret of his ambitions to coach at Test level and will leave the Durban side if an opportunity arises.

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Cruden feeling the heat

A knee injury and a superb cameo from Beauden Barrett marked a frustrating outing for All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden at Ellis Park.  

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WP take silverware

Western Province have claimed both Currie Cup awards for September.

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Team of the RC: Call it a draw

Although the All Blacks were unbeaten in the Rugby Championship, they are matched by the Springboks in our team of the tournament.  

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Argentina

Pumas to look abroad?

After failing to register their first win in their second Rugby Championship campaign, the Pumas are being tipped to look overseas for a new coach.

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Argentina

Landajo stamped out for a week

Argentina scrumhalf Martin Landajo has been suspended from all forms of the game for one week after stamping on some Australian players in Rosario.

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White's Sharks move confirmed

The Sharks have confirmed that Jake White will replace Brendan Venter as their new Director of Rugby.  

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Exeter too strong for Gloucester

Captain Dean Mumm led by example as Exeter Chiefs beat  Gloucester 29-12 in their biggest-ever Premiership win at Kingsholm.

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Metalhead wins

Metalhead’s power play in the final round saw him win the rugby365 Rugby Championship prediction challenge.

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Pumas v Kings in First Division Final

The Pumas and EP Kings will cross paths in the First Division Final for the second year in a row after overcoming tough battles this weekend.

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Argentina

Legendary Contepomi bids farewell

Pumas great Felipe Contepomi was not too dejected after the Wallabies spoiled his Test swansong with a 54-12 win in Rosario on Saturday.

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Cuthbert double sinks Edinburgh

A try in each half from Alex Cuthbert helped Cardiff Blues to a 29-12 victory over Edinburgh on Sunday.

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Wallabies far from full potential

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie says his team gave their first indication of how good they can become in the record rout in Rosario on Saturday.

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Slow starts costing Lions

The Golden Lions’ damning habit to gift the opposition an early lead cost them again in their 23-36 loss to Western Province on Saturday.

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WP seek 80-minute performance

WP coach Allister Coetzee was pleased that his team bagged their first bonus point of the season in their 36-23 win over the Golden Lions on Saturday.

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Griquas turn focus to relegation battle

Griquas will start preparing for the Currie Cup promotion-relegation games after their 21-52 home loss to the Cheetahs on Saturday.

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Cheetahs have one foot in semis

The Free State Cheetahs have positioned themselves well for a place in the semifinals thanks to their 52-21 hammering of Griquas on Saturday.

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Argentina

Landajo cited for stamping

Pumas scrumhalf Martin Landajo has been cited for foul play during Saturday’s Rugby Championship match in Rosario.

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Hansen hails All Black heroes

Coach Steve Hansen has hailed the character of his all-conquering All Blacks after their 38-27 victory over the Springboks on Saturday.

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Du Toit eyes Bok greatness

Sharks lock Pieter-Stef du Toit has a burning desire to make his Springbok debut and become the best No.5 lock in world rugby.

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Boks on an upward curve

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer believes that his side showed massive improvement in this year's Rugby Championship.

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Argentina

Wallabies end on a high

The Wallabies ended the Rugby Championship with a convincing 54-17 victory over the Pumas in Rosario.  

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Munster squeeze past Leinster

Keith Earls struck the decisive blow at Thomond Park as Munster ended a four-match losing run against rivals Leinster.

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Unbeaten Sarries out of reach

Saracens continued their unbeaten Premiership streak and stretched their lead at the top of the table to six points with a 19-12 victory over London Wasps.

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All Blacks reign at Ellis Park

The All Blacks secured the Rugby Championship title with a 38-27 victory in a pulsating clash with the Springboks at Ellis Park.  

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Player ratings: Simply the best

The All Blacks proved they are without equal as they claimed an outstanding 38-27 win over the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Bulls holding out hope

Although they lost at home to the Sharks, the Blue Bulls still have a chance of sneaking into the Currie Cup semifinals.  

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Sharks' character got them home

Sharks coach Brad McLeod-Henderson praised his team for the character they showed to sneak past the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld despite two yellow cards.

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Player ratings: Pride and passion

The Springboks showed remarkable grit and determination in the 27-38 loss to the All Blacks in the epic Ellis Park showdown on Saturday.

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Blitzbokke opt for experience

New Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has named an experienced squad to play in the Gold Coast Sevens tournament on 12 - 13 October in Australia.

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Cheetahs Rhule in Kimberley

Raymond Rhule scored four tries as the Cheetahs cruised to a comfortable 52-21 victory over local rivals Griquas in Kimberley.  

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Province hold off resurgent Lions

Western Province got their first bonus point of the season and secured a home semifinal with a 36-23 victory over the Golden Lions at Newlands.

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Powell gets Blitzbokke job

Former captain Neil Powell, has been appointed coach of the Springbok Sevens team in succession to Paul Treu, SARU announced on Saturday.  

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Ulster squeeze past Ospreys

Paddy Jackson kicked six penalties to Dan Biggar's four as Ulster claimed a 16-12 victory over Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium to end their unbeaten run in the PRO12.

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Cipriani stars as Sale sink Bath

Danny Cipriani repaid the faith put in him by Steve Diamond by producing a scintillating all-round display to help Sale Sharks upset Bath.

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Sharks edge Loftus battle

The Sharks secured a home semifinal with a tense 18-16 victory in a physical battle with the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

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Cockerill signs new Tigers deal

Richard Cockerill has agreed a new five-year contract as Leicester Tigers’ Director of Rugby.

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England

Vickery joins RFU Council

Former England prop Phil Vickery attended his first Council meeting on Friday as one of four newly elected RFU Council members.

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McCaw ready to climb last Everest

All Black captain Richie McCaw is determined to add a Test win over the Springboks at Ellis Park to his record-setting résumé on Saturday.

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Engelbrecht fit to face All Blacks

Springbok centre JJ Engelbrecht has been cleared to face the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship decider at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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England to run pre-WC gauntlet

England will host the Springboks in one of four consecutive Tests in November 2014 in preparation for the 2015 World Cup.

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Staying power

Sharks flank Jacques Botes is set to equal the record for the most Currie Cup appearances.

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WP looking for next gear

Western Province fullback Gio Aplon says that although his team is unbeaten this season, they feel that they are yet to play to their potential.  

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Venter wants a Sharks legacy

Despite speculation that he is set to be replaced by Jake White, Sharks Director of Rugby Brendan Venter insists that he is intent on leaving a legacy in Durban.

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Kaino back in black and blue

World Cup-winning All Blacks blindside flank Jerome Kaino will return to the Blues next year after signing a two-year deal with the Auckland franchise.  

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Preview: South Africa v New Zealand

The Rugby Championship decider between the Springboks and the All Blacks has been billed as the greatest match of the year, with good reason.

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Hansen expects direct Boks

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen expects the Springboks to rely on their strength up front as they pursue four tries at Ellis Park.

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Sharks poised for White 'coup'

Sharks chief executive John Smit says he hopes to put to bed soon the question of whether Jake White is available to join the union.

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Preview: Currie Cup, Round Nine

It is time to put up or shut up in the Currie Cup, with major moves to be made at both ends of the table this weekend.  

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Argentina

Puma prop pulls out of Aus clash

Argentina have suffered a late blow ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship match against Australia in Rosario.

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Preview: Argentina v Australia

The possibility of the Pumas breaking their Rugby Championship duck against the Wallabies on Saturday adds some spice to the wooden spoon battle.

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Preview: Premiership, Round Five

It will be a replay of last year's Premiership final when Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints meet in their East Midland derby this weekend.

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Preview: Pro12, Round Five

Pro12 frontrunners Glasgow Warriors and Ospreys know they can ill afford a slip-up this weekend before the break to accommodate European rugby.

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No margin for error for Sharks

Underestimate the Blue Bulls at your peril. This is the blunt message delivered by Sharks backline coach Sean Everitt to his charges.  

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Genia back to face Pumas

Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia is back in the starting line-up for Australia's final Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Rosario.  

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LIVE match centre

It’s the final round of the Rugby Championship while the Currie Cup enters Round Nine. Catch all the action LIVE right here.

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Knock-out time in First Division

The First Division will reach boiling point this weekend as the top four teams in the competition battle it out for places in the final following 14 taxing weeks of round-robin matches.

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New-look Lions for Newlands

Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has made a number of changes to the side to face Western Province at Newlands on Saturday.  

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Ackermann calls for calm

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann is not about the throw the baby out with the bath water.

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Henry goes ref-bashing again

World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry could find himself in hot water once again for disparaging remarks he has made about match officials.  

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Wide-running Bulls worry Sharks

The Sharks may be sitting pretty at the top of the Currie Cup table, but they are not about to rest on their proverbial laurels.  

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Three new faces for Hurricanes

Tasman's Marty Banks, Auckland's Hadleigh Parkes, and Mark Abbott from Hawke's Bay have all signed on to join the Hurricanes in 2014.  

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Australia

Wallabies cut ties with O'Connor

The ARU has granted James O’Connor an early release from his national contract for 2013 and will not offer him a national contract for 2014.

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Referees to 6 October 2013

It's the end of the Championship with all to play for - 1 vs 2 on 2's favourite field. It could be an astonishing match, with Nigel Owens to see fair play.

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Bismarck has license to dominate

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer insists abrasive hooker Bismarck du Plessis won’t hold anything back at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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All Blacks change two for Bok clash

Richie McCaw returns to captain the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship decider against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Three changes to Griquas pack

Griquas have made three changes to their pack for the Currie Cup clash with the Free State Cheetahs in Kimberley on Saturday.  

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Currie Cup bonanza!

We have the perfect appetiser to the Springboks versus All Black Test.

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Jafta not 'suspended' for three weeks

Referee Jason Jafta and TMO Willie Roos won't feature in the next few weeks of Currie Cup action, but neither official has been suspended.

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Province want to 'keep it tidy'

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee stressed the need for his team to keep their game structured and accurate against the free-running Golden Lions.

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Bulls go into 'knock-out' mode

The Blue Bulls are treating their remaining league fixtures as 'knock-out' games in a desperate bid to reach the Currie Cup play-offs.

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Bok flyer back for Cheetahs

Springbok tourist Raymond Rhule has been reinstated in the Free State Cheetahs starting XV, after he was axed as a result of poor form.

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Catrakilis to start against Lions

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has made four changes to his team for Saturday's Currie Cup meeting with the Golden Lions at Newlands.

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Beast brings up his half-ton

Tendai Mtawarira will play in his 50th Test for South Africa when they take on New Zealand at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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Chiefs sign Tasman star

The back-to-back Super Rugby champions, the Chiefs, have added dynamic try-scoring Tasman wing James Lowe to their squad.

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Counties physiotherapist sanctioned

A Counties Manukau NPC team physiotherapist was issued a five-match suspension, following a misconduct hearing.

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Kiwis want Pacific team

New Zealand's Super Rugby coaches are pushing for a team of Pacific island players to be included in the competition when it expands in 2016.

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Highlanders importing ... after all

Just a day after proudly proclaiming they are recruiting in the local market, the highlanders revealed that they are going 'international' after all.

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McCaw 'ready to go'

Captain Richie McCaw is "looking strong and ready to go" against the Springboks at Ellis Park, according to assistant coach Ian Foster.

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Argentina

Pumas fall back on Contepomi

The recall of veteran midfielder Felipe Contepomi is one of two changes to the Argentina team ahead of their final Rugby Championship match of the year.

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Lealiifano unfazed by Puma lasers

Christian Lealiifano in unconcerned about the possibility of having lasers flashed at him during Saturday's Test against the Pumas in Rosario.

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Boks ready for war on the floor

The Springboks are ready to fight fire with fire in the breakdown battle in Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

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'Injured' Lions looking for new attack

Injuries robbed the Lions of two more of their most influential backline players, but coach Johan Ackermann is adamant his team will be just as effective on attack.

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Bok impact off the Sharks' bench

Springbok Marcell Coetzee will play for the Sharks this week, but will only come off the bench against the Bulls in Pretoria on Friday.

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White's shadow over Venter

Sharks Director of Rugby Brendan Venter has not given any indication over his future amidst speculation that he is set to be replaced by Jake White.  

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Fresh start for England Sevens

Phil Burgess makes his first appearance and Chris Cracknell returns after a year on the sidelines in the England Sevens squad for the opening leg of the Sevens World Series.  

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Bulls' Bok released

Bjorn Basson will make a welcome return to the Blue Bulls side to play the Sharks in a Currie Cup match at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

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FREE: BokTown bonus

Can't be at Ellis Park? Then be at the next best place - BokTown!

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Cockerill calls for compromise

Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Cockerill has pleaded with rugby's power brokers to save the European Cup.

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Australia

Wallaby skipper in pay row

Australia's Rugby Championship campaign is being threatened by a pay row involving one of the key players in the team.

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Griquas U19 docked points

The Griquas Under-19 team have forfeited nine log points in the B Division Provincial Championship after being found guilty of breaching Law 13.3 which relates to the movement of players.

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Meehan to sharpen Reds' attack

The Reds have appointed Steve Meehan as their new attack coach as their preparations for the 2014 Super Rugby season continue.  

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Highlanders keeping it local

Otago forwards Gareth Evans and Tom Franklin have signed with the Highlanders, and livewire halfback Fumiaki Tanaka has recommitted for the 2014 season.

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Boks have the 'fear factor'

A very prominent and knowledgeable New Zealander believes South Africa will have a major advantage on Saturday.

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U19: Leopards stir things up

The Leopards’ 27-22 victory over the Sharks this weekend invigorated the race for the second spot on the Under-19 provincial championship log.

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U21: WP, Bulls book semi spots

Western Province and the Blue Bulls this past weekend booked their semifinal places in the Under-21 provincial championship.

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Team of the Week: Mix 'n match

Only one team did not make it in our famous weekly Currie Cup selection and nobody is dominating.

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Coetzee mindful of Bok balancing act

WP coach Allister Coetzee knows he faces a selection conundrum when the Springboks return after the weekend’s Rugby Championship decider.

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No cotton wool treatment for Burger

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee says they have no intention of wrapping fit-again flank Schalk Burger in cotton wool.

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SARU say 'NO' to expansion

The Currie Cup, the oldest and most prestigious domestic provincial competition, will retain its six-team strength-versus-strength format.

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Boks closing the gap

South Africa have slightly narrowed the gap to New Zealand at the top of the IRB World Rankings.

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Boks will go for broke

The Springboks are under no illusions about the mammoth task ahead them and will take an all-or-nothing approach to Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Kirsten back to face Sharks

Frik Kirsten has been declared fit for the Blue Bulls' Currie Cup clash against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

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Team of the Week: No wobblies

New Zealand continue to set the pace - on the world rankings, in the Rugby Championships and in our famous weekly selection.

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Franco gets a Bok recall

Lions lock Franco van der Merwe has been recalled up to the Springbok squad for the Rugby Championship decider against the All Blacks.

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Jake plays cards close to his chest

Jake White says he would be keen to coach Western Province or the Sharks, but has his eye on winning another World Cup title.

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One-week ban for big Flip

The Springboks were dealt a big blow when burly lock Flip van der Merwe was banned for one week.

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All Blacks banking on McCaw return

The All Blacks are banking on the return of talismanic captain Richie McCaw to put the seal on another successful season.

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Goneva stars as Tigers down Chiefs

Vereniki Goneva produced a man-of-the-match performance to help Leicester Tigers edge past Exeter Chiefs.

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Simple equation for All Blacks

The All Blacks are headed for South Africa knowing they are just one point away from sealing another Rugby Championship title.

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A 'new ballgame' for Boks

The Springboks will need to produce their best performance of the year if they are to take the Rugby Championship title at Ellis Park.

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Marius makes his move

Marius moved to the top of the rugby365 SuperBru pool after Round Eight of the Currie Cup.  

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Pumas and Kings to host FD semis

The  Pumas will host the SWD Eagles in Nelspruit and the EP Kings take on the Leopards in Port Elizabeth in the national First Division semifinals.  

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Argentina

Pumas hungry to break their duck

Argentina are desperate to register their first Rugby Championship victory when they host Australia in their final match of the competition.

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Griquas with plenty to ponder

Griquas were left with much to ponder after going down to the Blue Bulls in Kimberley on Saturday.

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Bulls still 'in with a shout'

There may still be a tough road ahead, but the Blue Bulls are still in with a chance of reaching the Currie Cup semifinals.

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Australia

Wallabies are 'way off the mark'

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie was left frustrated after his team's capitulation to the Springboks at Newlands on Saturday.

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Big Flip to face the music

Springbok lock Flip van der Merwe has been cited for alleged foul play during the victory over the Wallabies at Newlands on Saturday.

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Argentina

Player ratings: Puma pride

The Pumas were gallant in their 15-33 loss to the All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de la Plata on Saturday.

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Argentina

All Blacks a step closer to title

New Zealand took a giant step towards retaining their Rugby Championship title with a 33-15 win over Argentina in La Plata on Saturday.

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Argentina

Player ratings: Mission accomplished

The All Blacks left it late but ultimately bagged the full five points in their 33-15 win over the spirited Pumas in La Plata on Saturday.

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Boks are 'in with a chance'

Despite missing out on a bonus point against Australia at Newlands, the Boks managed to set up a play-off with the All Blacks.

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Australia

Horwill sees Wallaby 'progress'

Wallaby captain James Horwill said he sees "progress" in the Australian team despite suffering a 28-8 hammering at the hands of South Africa.

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Referees for two rounds of Europe

The European Cup has announced the referees appointed to the first two rounds of the Heineken Cup and the first two rounds of the Amlin Cup.

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History is Biggar

Dan Biggar became only the second player to pass 1,000 Pro12 points as Ospreys saw off a Connacht fightback to win 43-26.

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Australia

Player ratings: Toughed it out

The Wallabies’ woes continued but they could be pleased with the fact that they denied the Springboks a four-try bonus point on Saturday.

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Australia

Boks eyeing All Black decider

The bonus point may have eluded the Boks, but  coach and captain were happy that they still have a chance next week to claim the Rugby Championship.

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Sarries retain stranglehold at the top

Chris Ashton's second Premiership try of the season helped Saracens continue their stranglehold over Harlequins.

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Australia

Boks stay alive with dominant show

South Africa stayed alive in the Rugby Championship with a dominant 28-8 victory over Australia in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Bulls run riot in Kimberley

The Blue Bulls kept alive their Currie Cup play-off hopes with an impressive 52-10 rout of Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

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Australia

Player ratings: Take a bow, Du Preez

Fourie du Preez played a starring role in the Springboks’ emphatic 28-8 victory over the Wallabies at Newlands on Saturday.

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Lions must learn to tackle

Lions coach Johan Ackermann admitted he was disappointed with the way in which his team defended in their 25-31 Currie Cup loss to the Sharks.

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Sharks have the right attitude

Sharks coach Brad Macleod-Henderson praised the attitude of his players, following his side's 31-25 Currie Cup victory over the Lions.

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Schalk's successful comeback

Springbok Schalk Burger returned to action on Friday after an 18-month lay-off through injury and illness.

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Reborn Stade back on top

Stade Francais took top spot in France on Friday with an 18-11 win over Montpellier as the Paris giants confirmed their status as a rejuvenated force this season.

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Argentina

Pumas to 'define' All Black season

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen believes the clash with Argentina Saturday will be the "defining moment" of the 2013 Rugby Championship.

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Chiefs in Canterbury coup

The Chiefs have signed two new forwards for the 2014 season.

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Argentina

Read says he is 'good to go'

All Black captain Kieran Read expects to be leading the side on the field for Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina.

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North on Premiership scoreboard

George North scored his first-ever Premiership try, to help Northampton Saints return to winning ways with a 33-14 success over Sale Sharks at Franklin's Gardens.

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Ulster's returning Lions make a mark

Tommy Bowe and Rory Best marked their return to Pro12 action by scoring tries as Ulster saw off Benetton Treviso 32-13 at Ravenhill.

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Australia

The big north-south referee debate

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie fired a verbal broadside at match officials ahead of their Rugby Championship encounter with the Springboks.

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Sharks stay top after Ellis Park thriller

The Sharks retained their place at the top of the Currie Cup standings with a nailbiting 31-25 win over the Golden Lions.

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WP unbeaten run continues in Bloem

Western Province retained their unbeaten Currie Cup status with a hard-earned, if somewhat fortuitous, 29-27 win over the Free State Cheetahs.

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Boks looking to call the shots

Rather than focus on how the Wallabies will play at Newlands, the Springboks are hoping to impose their gameplan on the visitors.

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Twelvetrees still a Cherry & White

Gloucester received a timely boost with the news that centre Billy Twelvetrees has put pen to paper on a new two-year extension.

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