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Zane Kirchner and Chiliboy Ralepelle have been selected to travel with the Springboks to Australasia for their next two Rugby Championship Tests.

The much-talked about showdown between the champion teams from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres seems to be back on the table.

Having had to fight back in all three of their games this season, the Sharks are determined to take the early initiative against the Blue Bulls at Kings Park.

Sacked Australia cricket coach Mickey Arthur is in talks to join Perth-based Super Rugby franchise Western Force.

Bay of Plenty lock Culum Retallick has been suspended from rugby for two weeks.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has highlighted ball retention as the key to beating the Golden Lions ahead of the teams’ encounter on Friday.

Western Province have voiced their frustration over referees’ interpretation of the new scrum sequence ahead of Friday’s clash with the Golden Lions.  

Consistent with our policy of rewarding the teams that are playing there are changes this week.

The Sharks are set to have their backline bolstered for the clash against the Blue Bulls in Durban this weekend.

Southern Kings flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis has signed a two-year deal with Western Province that will see him remain in Cape Town.

Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar admitted that his team learnt some 'expensive' lessons in their heavy hammering at the hands of the Golden Lions.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has made two changes for Friday's Currie Cup clash against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

A rugby fan beaten to death outside Durban's Kings Park Stadium may have been involved in more than two fights on the fatal night, the Durban Magistrate's Court heard on Tuesday.

Bay of Plenty lock Culum Retallick will face a judicial hearing on a charge of foul play after his team's NPC match against Hawke's Bay in Tauranga on Sunday.

Springboks CJ van der Linde and Elton Jantjies will both start for the Golden Lions in their clash with Western Province at Ellis Park on Friday.

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie insists his team will not drastically alter their approach for their next match against the Springboks.

The Free State Cheetahs suffered a cruel blow ahead of their Currie Cup crunch match against Griquas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

SANZAR's rugby championship has a breather but there is no shortage of serious rugby competition in north and south to keep referees sharp and enthusiastic.

The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) have announced that three current Board Directors have volunteered to resign or retire over the next five months.

Griquas lock Jonathan Adendorf is lucky to be alive, after being attacked at the weekend.

SANZAR decided to formally charge two Argentinean players with acts of foul play - eye gouging and biting.

It is not often the a Blue Bulls team gets man-handled in such a manner on their home turf, Loftus Versfeld.

Former Wallaby wing Lote Tuqiri could return to Rugby Union next year.

The Leopards this past weekend succeeded in their mission to reduce the gap between themselves, the Sharks and the Golden Lions.

Western Province were rewarded for their consistency in the Under-21 provincial championship this past weekend as they climbed to the top of the log.

There is no place for foul play in the game, Springbok captain Jean de Villiers said on his arrival from Argentina.

South Africa have released their five France-based players to play club rugby at the weekend.

They may not sit at the top of the standings, but New Zealand completely - and deservedly - dominate our famous weekly selection.

The one is an entertaining cartoon character, the other entertains on the rugby stage.

Western Province are preparing themselves to take on a 'clinical' - and in-form - Golden Lions team when they face them in Johannesburg on Friday.

Edinburgh have signed versatile front row forward James Hilterbrand on a two-year deal from Super side Western Force, subject to visa and medical examination.

The Blue Bulls had a mixed bag of news on the injury front, following their humiliating  62-23 thrashing at the hands of the Golden Lions at the weekend.

All Black coach Steven Hansen released 10 players from the national team to play for their national provincial championship teams in the next week.

All Black coach Steve Hansen suggested Ma'a Nonu had an 'injured' shoulder, which caused him to execute an illegal tackle.

The Western Force's focus on building an increasingly physical forward pack for the 2014 Super Rugby season has received a further boost.

Wynberg Boy’s managed to hold onto their lead in the dying stages against visitors SACS and secure a 17-12 win.

Bishops have had a good season! Forget the long row of successive defeats their season has been a good one because they beat archrivals Rondebosch 23-11 on Saturday.

There were winners in all four divisions of the Beeld Trophy and finalists decided for some of Die Burger's competition but by and large the rugby season is dribbling to an end.

Argentina coach Santiago Phelan believes that his team restored some pride in their 22-17 defeat to the Springboks in Mendoza.

The unbeaten Pumas extended their lead at the top of the national First Division log to 11 points with another big win.

Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar said his team's discipline and their errors cost them dearly in their huge defeat against the Golden Lions.

Golden Lions captain Derrick Minnie wants his team to capitalise on the momentum from their massive 62-23 victory over the Blue Bulls.

rugby365 made a strong fightback in our Rugby Championship SuperBru challenge.

Griquas coach Pote Human lauded his side for the character they showed to secure a bonus point against Western Province in Kimberley.

Western Province may have bagged four points against Griquas in Kimberley, but coach Allister Coetzee was not happy with their performance.

Canada booked their 2015 World Cup berth on Saturday with a 13-11 victory over the United States.

Tom Taylor has fallen victim to the All Blacks' flyhalf curse in his debut Test and will be sidelined for three weeks with damaged ribs.

Although not happy with his team's performance, Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer insists they will be better off for their experience in Mendoza.

The latest flyhalf injury to hit the All Blacks seems a minor setback for coach Steve Hansen who has some impressive depth at his disposal.

The Pumas regained lost pride in their narrow 17-22 defeat to the much vaunted Springboks in Mendoza on Saturday.

South Africa retained their position at the top of the Rugby Championship with a 22-17 win over Argentina on Saturday.

Just as they did last year, the Springboks endured a torrid time against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday.

The Golden Lions broke their Currie Cup duck in the most emphatic fashion, scoring a 62-23 win over the Blue Bulls at Lotus Versfeld on Saturday.

Western Province retained their unbeaten run with a 20-19 win over Griquas in a thrilling match in Kimberley on Saturday.

Players and officials from English Premiership club Worcester escaped unharmed on Saturday after their team bus caught fire.

Tony Woodcock has marked his 100th All Black Test cap with a big win.

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie and skipper James Horwill were left steaming after their team lost back-to-back Tests against the All Blacks.

It is back to the drawing board for the Free State Cheetahs after losing two games in succession.

The Wallabies showed signs of improvement despite failing in their bid to keep their Bledisloe Cup hopes alive in Wellington on Saturday.

Sharks coach Brad McLeod-Henderson spoke of the "growth" his side has shown, following their second Currie Cup win of the season.

New Zealand retained the Bledisloe Cup with another emphatic victory over Australia, winning 27-16 in Wellington on Saturday.

The All Blacks secured the Bledisloe Cup for the 11th successive season following their 27-16 win over the Wallabies in Wellington on Saturday.

The Sharks moved to the top of the Currie Cup standings with a thrilling 18-15 win over the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Pumas replacement back Juan Imhoff has been ruled out of the clash with the Springboks in Mendoza on Saturday due to a quad injury.

Marlow Landbouskool en Hoërskool Outeniqua het Woensdag, 21 Augustus 2013, teen mekaar kragte gemeet op George.

The Ranfurly Shield will head to Otago for the first time in more than 50 years.

Kurt Kendall Coleman has had a few brief shots at the big time, without cracking a regular starting spot. Saturday he gets another chance.

The All Blacks are battling the threat of complacency as they look to put away the Wallabies for a second successive Saturday in the Rugby Championship.

Argentina fear they may have fallen foul of the dreaded 'second season syndrome' in the Rugby Championship.

SARU on Friday confirmed that they had received a request for star wing Bryan Habana to be released to his French club Toulon next week.

The Wallabies will be looking for redemption from last week's humiliation when they take on the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.  

rugby365's law guru, Paul Dobson, takes a look at an incident taken from the Rugby Championship match between Australia and New Zealand.

The Currie Cup competition may have its detractors, but the first two rounds suggest we are in for another eight weeks of great entertainment.

Gcobani Higher Primary School in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape on Thursday officially celebrated the opening of the library provided by the South African Rugby Union’s (SARU) Boks for Books literacy campaign.

On Saturday Rondebosch play Bishops at Rondebosch and there will be lots of enthusiasm between the two communities.

Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal has reportedly requested SARU to release Springbok wing Bryan Habana for Top 14 action.

The Springboks will aim to continue their resurgence and make a bit of history in their return fixture against the Pumas in Mendoza on Saturday.

Argentinean head coach Santiago Phelan has made five changes to his team to face South Africa in their second Rugby Championship match of the season.

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann does not want to put the shackles on his free-running team, but he may rein them in just a little.

The pressure in the First Division looks set to rise significantly this weekend as the play-off reality sets in.

England captain Chris Robshaw has signed a contract extension with Harlequins that extends his commitment to the club until 2016.

Edinburgh revealed on Thursday that they have signed former Stormers loosehead prop Wicus Blaauw from French outfit Biarritz.

Wallabies wing Digby Ioane has avoided conviction over an assault at a Melbourne hotel by being placed on a diversion program.

Wallaby playmaker Kurtley Beale re-signed with ARU and will return to his original Super Rugby franchise, the NSW Waratahs.

Siyabonga Mchunu shares with us his BokTown human spirit experience!

The Rugby Championship is into Week Two, while the Currie Cup competition enters Round Three. Catch all the action LIVE right here.

Tony Woodcock will join an elite club when he becomes the All Blacks' fourth Test centurion in the encounter with the Wallabies.

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie has demanded that his team produces an "angry" response to their hammering at the hands of the All Blacks last week.

On Saturday Hawston won their FNB Classic Clash against Swartberg of Caledon 13-10.

It was in a sense a double victory for, not only did Langenhoven Gim win the FNB trophy for winning the Classic Clash, but they also won the right to represent South Western Districts in the medium schools category of Die Burger's competition to play Nico Malan of Humansdorp.

Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann dropped Springbok Elton Jantjies to the bench, the second time this season.

This week's matches have produced Finalists in Die Burger's competitions for schools in Western Province, Boland, South Western Districts and Eastern Province.

Keegan Daniel is back in the Sharks starting XV, but still takes a back seat to veteran loose forward Jacques Botes.

The FNB Classic Clash between hosts, Dale College, and Queen’s College was won by the visitors in King Williams Town on Saturday.

A traditional schoolboy fixture dating back many years took place this weekend between Muir and Graeme. Unfortunately, hosting Muir went down 29-10.

A traditional schoolboy fixture dating back many years took place this weekend between Muir and Graeme. Unfortunately, hosting Muir went down 29-10.

South Africa have moved on from the days of a dour team relying solely on forward power and a kicking game to overcome their adversaries.

Wallaby back row forward Scott Fardy will make his run-on debut for Australia in the sole change made to the starting line-up.

Tim Dlulane will replace long-serving Wynie Strydom as Bulls Super Rugby and Currie Cup team manager next year.

Tom Taylor will make his All Black debut at flyhalf against Australia in the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Wellington on Saturday

Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper maintains he is unfazed by the jeers he receives from All Black fans ahead of Saturday’s Test in Wellington.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer named an unchanged starting XV to face Argentina in their Rugby Championship Round Two clash on Saturday.

Griquas' failure to make a meaningful effort to play rugby has been the biggest focal point for coach Pote Human this week.

In a hard FNB Classic Clash in windy Humansdorp, Framesby of Port Elizabeth beat hoists Nico Malan 39-25 on Saturday.

On Saturday Hawston won their FNB Classic Clash against Swartberg of Caledon 13-10.

Welsh international loosehead prop John Yapp has joined London Irish for the 2013/14 campaign on a season loan agreement from Edinburgh.

Griquas coach Pote Human has made four changes to his side for their first Currie Cup home game against Western Province in Kimberley on Saturday.

The Blue Bulls team to face the Golden Lions in Pretoria on Saturday sees two changes from the one that beat Griquas at Loftus Versfeld last weekend.

Springbok centre Juan de Jongh has been drafted straight back into the Western Province starting line-up for Saturday's Currie Cup clash with Griquas in Kimberley.

Errant Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane and the Free State Cheetahs are desperate to put the unfortunate events of the past few weeks behind them.

New Zealand Rugby (NZR)and the New Zealand Rugby Players Association (NZRPA) have signed a new collective employment agreement for players in New Zealand from 2013 to 2015.

The Western Force have appointed South African coaches David Wessels and Kevin Foote for the next two years.

Legendary Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen has admitted that he is near the end as he continues his battle with motor-neuron disease.

Palesa Khumalo shares with us her BokTown human spirit experience!

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie looks set to resist the temptation to dump his rookies after one bad performance.

Again there were fewer matches but of enough  significance to affect our rankings for the week.

It's the last round of fixtures and then another rugby season is over and all those thousands of boys are without the fun, excitement and adventure of playing the game and for parents and coaches their excited involvement in giving boys the chance to play.

Gavin Henson says he regrets the incident that saw him sent sprawling to the floor in a city centre bar by a punch from Bath teammate Carl Fearns.

Following Fourie du Preez’s brilliant Springbok comeback, Jaque Fourie is reportedly the next overseas veteran being targeted for a Test return.

Springbok assistant coach John McFarland says the manner in which they scored was the most pleasing aspect of the Soweto hammering.

The Springboks lifted the intensity in Buenos Aires on Tuesday for Saturday’s second Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Mendoza.

As the season draws to a close, we publish the results of school vs school with all those teams with all those boys having so much healthy excitement on a Saturday morning. All too soon that will end for this year.

New Sharks recruit SP Marais believes his move to Durban from the Kings will give him a better shot at playing for the Springboks.  

Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has included Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane for their first Currie Cup home game against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Rookie flyhalf Fred Zeilinga will make his first Currie Cup start for the Sharks in their clash with the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Queen's College of Queenstown went down to Dale College of King William's Town and won their FNB Classic Clash 23-10.

Argentina should not expect any favours from South Africa when the two teams meet in a Rugby Championship return match on Saturday.

All Blacks Liam Messam, Sam Cane and Tawera Kerr-Barlow have all re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and their Chiefs franchise through until 2015. 

Hoërskool Tygerberg beat Hoërskool Brackenfell 22-10 in their interschools match which was also an FNB Classic Clash.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has urged New Zealand fans not to boo Australia's Quade Cooper during Saturday's Test in Wellington, saying the playmaker is "not a bad bloke".

Southland No.8 Elliot Dixon has been suspended from play for one week and Taranaki lock Jarrad Hoeata has been issued an off-field yellow card following judicial hearings.

rugby365's law guru, Paul Dobson, takes a look at the new scrum sequence, after its first appearance in the Test arena.

Australia, still reeling from the humiliating 29-47 loss to New Zealand last week, have had injury added to the insult.

New Zealand suffered a triple blow ahead of their return match against Australia in Wellington on Saturday.

Australia have paid the price for the 29-47 loss to New Zealand in the Rugby Championship 2013 opener in Sydney.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said rookie Trevor Nyakane must learn his lesson and come back a better player.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee is wary of the potential pitfalls that await his team in Saturday’s game against Griquas in Kimberley.

The Sharks are hoping to welcome back captain Keegan Daniel from injury for Friday night’s Currie Cup clash with the Cheetahs in Durban.

Springbok centre Juan de Jongh is set to make his first Currie Cup appearance of the season against Griquas on Saturday.

After a weekend in which our focus shifted constantly between Test matches and the Currie Cup, it was to be expected there could be a few strange calls.

The first international exposure to the new scrum procedure occurred in the Rugby Championship this past week with a fair amount of upset in certain quarters.

Wellington's Westpac Stadium has been cleared by engineers to host Saturday's Rugby Championships test between New Zealand and Australia.

It probably wasn't the most difficult selection we have ever made, given the dominance of two of the teams in the opening round of the Rugby Championship.

Hudson Park scored four tries on their way to a 26-12 victory over Cambridge in their FNB Classic Clash in East London.

The Blue Bulls will be without three key players for Saturday's Currie Cup match against the Golden Lions.

Glenwood claimed the spoils at their home Sevens tournament with a crushing 50-17 victory over Maritzburg College in the final.

The Sharks on Monday finally confirmed reports that they have signed Griquas' Springbok tighthead prop Lourens Adriaanse on a two-year deal.

Taranaki lock Jarrad Hoeata and Southland No.8 Elliot Dixon will front judicial hearings on separate charges of foul play following their NPC matches over the weekend.

Springbok flank Juan Smith has reportedly flown to Toulon to undergo a medical with the cash-flush French Top 14 club.

Wallabies flank and 2013 Super Rugby Player of the Year Michael Hooper has re-committed his future to the ARU.

Springbok Factory: What it takes to be a Bok has been described as a 'must-read for any true rugby supporter'. Now you stand a chance to win a free copy.

The All Blacks are facing another injury crisis at flyhalf, after their commanding 47-29 win over Australia in the opening Test of the Rugby Championship.

Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi is looking for a big response from his team when they face the Springboks on home soil this weekend.

South Africa have the potential to rival New Zealand as the top team in the world.

Stellenbosch was sopping wet on Saturday when Grey College beat Paul Roos 40-8 in their own backyard, the Markötter Field.

Op Vrydag, 9 Augustus het die jaarlikse interskole kragmeting tussen Gill-Kollege en Cradock Hoërskool op Somerset-Oos plaasgevind.

The massive impact of the Springbok replacements was one of the most impressive aspects of their crushing victory over Argentina.

Rondebosch Boys’ High School ended weeks of agony with a nail-biting 18-17 win over hosts, the South African College High School (SACS).

The Pumas built on their fantastic start to the national First Division as they held on for their eighth consecutive win.

Metalhead leads the rugby365 SuperBru pool after the opening round of the Rugby Championship.  

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee praised the character his team showed to fight back and claim a narrow win over the Cheetahs.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske believes that his team's poor scrumming cost them the game against Western Province at Newlands.

The number of matches continues to peter out. There was none in KwaZulu Natal though the Cape stayed active with just one week to go.

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie said Sunday he would consider switching Israel Folau's position.

Richie McCaw, Australia's favourite topic when things go pear-shaped on their side of the Tasman Sea, is back in the headlines.

The facts suggest otherwise but Richie McCaw says he does not believe the All Blacks have a mental stranglehold over the Wallabies.

South African captain Jean de Villiers cautioned supporters to tone down the euphoria over their record romp against Argentina.

Rookie Springbok Trevor Nyakane has been dropped from the national squad for "repeated breaches of team protocol".

The SA Schools team on Saturday showed nerves of steel to hold onto a narrow 14-13 lead against Wales.

Waikato fought off a brave Northland challenge to defend the Ranfurly Shield for a fourth time.

Toulouse and Stade Francais, with 32 French titles between them, slumped to defeat in their French Top 14 openers.

A late try from captain Deon Fourie saw Western Province secure a tight 15-14 win over the Free State Cheetahs at Newlands.

The Pumas will have to do some soul-searching after their humiliating 13-73 hammering at the hands of the Springboks in Soweto on Saturday.

Coach Steve Hansen vowed there would be no easing up after the All Blacks put one hand on the Bledisloe Cup trophy.

South Africa laid down a big marker, as they recorded a record 73-13 win over Argentina in Soweto on Saturday.

“Madiba magic” had a greater effect on some of the Springboks than others in the record 73-13 thrashing of the Pumas in Soweto on Saturday.

The Wallabies looked every bit the inexperienced side that they are in their 29-47 loss to the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.

Griquas coach Pote Human branded his team's Currie Cup match against the Blue Bulls on Friday as one of the worst he had ever witnessed.

Sharks coach Brad Macleod-Henderson had mixed feelings after his team bounced back with a win in their Round Two Currie Cup encounter with the Golden Lions.

New Zealand burst the Ewen McKenzie bubble as they handed Australia a 47-29 drubbing in their Rugby Championship opener in Sydney on Saturday.

The All Blacks Test against Australia in earthquake-rattled Wellington next week was given a tentative go-ahead Saturday.

The All Blacks sent an ominous warning in their comprehensive 47-29 bonus point win over the Wallabies Sydney on Saturday.

The ugly side of the new scrum sequence reared its head at Loftus Versfeld on Friday, with calls that the new mess must be sorted out urgently.

European champions Toulon needed a late interception try to salvage a 22-22 draw at Montpellier on Friday as their big-spending Top 14 campaign got off to a faltering start.

The Springboks will have an outline image of Nelson Mandela on a sleeve of their shirts when they tackle Argentina Saturday in the Rugby Championship.

Cardiff Blues revealed that hooker Mathew Rees will lead the team for the 2013/14 season.

The Blue Bulls earned four valuable points with a 15-9 win over Griquas in their Currie Cup encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

The Sharks required a late intercept try to secure a 33-25 win over the Golden Lions in Durban on Friday.

South African captain Jean de Villiers was forced to douse some flames that could have escalated into a raging controversy.

The Western Cape is sopping wet this weekend after prolonged, heavy rain that promises to continue to morrow. Oh, there have been breaks of splendid clean weather with breaks of blue sky, but one can only hope that fixtures can be fulfilled.

The Wallabies plan to get more of the ball to their strike weapon Israel Folau in a bid to defeat the All Blacks in this weekend's Test.

We take a statistical look at the Springboks.

SA Schools coach Chris October has reshuffled his team for their clash against Wales at Drostdy Tegniese Hoërskool in Worcester on Saturday.

Wales Under-18 head coach Allan Lewis has introduced some new faces to his side for the clash with SA Schools on Saturday.

Wales Under-18 head coach Allan Lewis has introduced some new faces to his side for the clash with SA Schools on Saturday.

Wales Under-18 head coach Allan Lewis has introduced some new faces to his side for the clash with SA Schools on Saturday.

The Free State Cheetahs were forced into a late change ahead of their Currie Cup Round Two encounter with Western Province at Newlands on Saturday.

The All Blacks will target Australia's uncapped flyhalf Matt Toomua and explosive wing Israel Folau in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener.

Grey College of Bloemfontein take their huge contingent down over the mountains to the wet Cape to play against Paul Roos Gymnasium.

South Africa are favoured to bury a Soccer City stadium jinx on Saturday by defeating Argentina in the 2013 Rugby Championship opener.

Next weekend's Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship Test between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington could be in doubt.

Saturday will see Waterkloof clashing with Kemptonpark to decide which of the two school rugby sides gets to play in the final of the Beeld Trophy.

Western Province have the right personnel, they have just have to 'evolve' their mental approach at scrum time.

Swartberg of Caledon will go from their wheatlands down the mountains to Hawston at the sea for their FNB Classic Clash.

The Wallabies will be looking to put a decade of Bledisloe Cup pain behind them when they face the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.

This Saturday Framesby will go south from Port Elizabeth to Humansdorp to play Nico Malan in an FNB Classic Clash.

The Golden Lions will have a good chance of upsetting the Sharks if they do not allow them to race into an early lead.

Hoërskool Punt of Mossel Baywill travel to Oudtshoorn on Saturday for its FNB Classic Clash with Langenhoven Gimnasium.

Swartberg skipper Fabian Booysen is a stern believer that actions speak louder than words.

There were those cynics who claimed the Currie Cup has lost its appeal! Don't believe them for one minute.

Some “Madiba magic” could inspire the Springboks to get the Rugby Championship off to a perfect start against the Pumas in Soweto on Saturday.

Hudson Park are at the end of a good season, but captain Naythan Knoetze has warned his team against complacency against Cambridge.

Australia have not beaten New Zealand in Sydney since 2008, but if they can give Ewen McKenzie a winning start to his reign as coach then the Wallabies will climb above South Africa into second in the IRB World Rankings.

It was the Greek philosopher Aristotle who famously said: "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts."

The Rugby Championship gets underway while the Currie Cup hits Round Two this weekend. Catch all the action LIVE right here.

The surprise revelation that the winners and runners-up of the First Division will walk away with cash, is expected to add a new dimension to the competition.

On Saturday, 17 August, there is an FNB Classic Clash in East London between two coed schools who love rugby and do it well - Cambridge High and Hudson Park High, which takes its name from a city councilor.

Retired Wallaby centre Nathan Grey will join the Waratahs' coaching team for the 2014 Super Rugby season.

Ewen McKenzie faces a supreme challenge in his first Test as Wallaby coach on Saturday - to find a way to end the All Blacks' dominance.

The Blue Bulls have been forced into making a late change to their team playing Griquas in a Currie Cup match in Pretoria on Friday.

Blindside flank Liam Messam on Thursday withdrew from the All Black team to face Australia this weekend due to a hamstring strain.

Flyhalf Matt Toomua will make his debut for Australia, while Quade Cooper is on the bench for the opening Rugby Championship match.

On Saturday, 17 August, Queen's College will descend from their cold mountain to ancient rivals, Dale College of King William's Town for an FNB Classic Clash on Dale's Reunion Day.

Tygerberg captain Shaun-Michael Hale insists he’s not in any way, shape or form of more importance to his team than any of his teammates.

Glenwood High School Sevens Tournament takes place at the Durban school on Saturday, 17 August 2013. Twenty teams are taking part.

The Sharks, more than anybody else, know why the Golden Lions are so dangerous with ball in hand.

Brackenfell captain Wian Engelbrecht regards his performances on the field as a show of gratitude for his God-given abilities.

It may be a predictable and expected decision, but All Black coach Steve Hansen named Richie McCaw as captain.

Hawston captain Daniel Bantom believes heart and determination are key qualities required to succeed in the game

Springbok flank Schalk Burger could make his long awaited return from injury for Western Province in the Currie Cup.

Three play-offs on Tuesday decided three teams that will represent their provinces in Die Burger's competition which ends this month.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer believes that continuity in team selection has contributed to his team's six-match winning streak.

Queen's captain Simon Bolze is hoping that his team can capitalise on their good form and make it a double over their old rivals Dale this weekend.

Willie du Plessis, the University of Pretoria flyhalf, could make his Currie Cup debut for the Free State Cheetahs at Newlands on Saturday.

Experienced Cambridge captain Jayson Reinecke is gearing up for a massive effort in his last game for his school against rivals Hudson Park this weekend.

The Cheetahs may have a fearsome start to their Currie Cup campaign, but they are not having any sleepless nights over the venue of their next outing.

Langenhoven Gim captain Christian Koch is determined to lead by example as his team look to get revenge on rivals Punt this weekend.

The Springbok side for Saturday's Rugby Championship opener against Argentina at Soccer City in Soweto shows four changes.

Western Province have made just one change for Saturday's Currie Cup Round Two encounter with the Free State Cheetahs at Newlands.

Quotas, in the guise of 'measurable targets', will be reintroduced in South African rugby next year.

Punt captain Poela van Staden is having the best season of his life, and he intends to make it count against Langenhoven Gim this weekend.

The Sharks' latest recruit, Southern Kings import SP Marais, has been rushed into the starting XV that will face the Golden Lions in a Currie Cup Round Two match in Durban on Friday.

The annual Interschools derby between Union High School and Hoër Volkskool of Graaff-Reinet , an FNB Classic Clash, took place in near perfect weather conditions.

There were not as many matches as usual over the weekend but then it was a long weekend and if Friday is a holiday, Saturday must be one too, it seems.

Fears that the new scrum sequence could decide the outcome of matches are dominating the build-up to the opening round of the Rugby Championship.

With less possession, less territory and fewer opportunities New Orleans beat Klein Nederburg 17-13 in the tensest of FNB Classic Clashes.

Die Burger's rugby competition played in the four provinces of their main distribution is nearing the semifinals.

Uncertainty surrounds the announcement that Paul Treu has agreed to step down as coach of the South African Sevens team.

On Saturday, in an FNB Classic Clash, Hoërskool Tygerberg of Parow play Hoërskool Brackenfell, the Tiere against the Brakke, in Parow.

SA Schools held their nerve in tight tussle against France at a cold and wet Outeniqua Park in George to secure a 17-13 victory.

Veteran utility back Felipe Contepomi will captain the Pumas in the Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks in Soweto on Saturday.

Nico Malan captain Selvyn Davids will be his team’s key player in Saturday’s FNB Classic Clash against Framesby in Humansdorp.

The rugby365 readers versus writers prediction challenge hits the Test arena with the launch of our Rugby Championship pool.

The Golden Lions were dealt a cruel blow with the news that talented midfielder Nicolaas Hanekom will miss at least a month of Currie Cup action.

According to Springbok scrum coach Pieter de Villiers cohesion and endurance will be the most important factors under the new scrum laws.

Griquas have lost the services of two key players ahead of their Currie Cup trip to Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

Veteran hooker Willie Wepener has been released from his contract with the Blue Bulls and will join up with trans-Jukskei rivals the Golden Lions.

SA Under-20 fullback Cheslin Kolbe has signed a long-term deal with Western Province, whilst flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis' move back to the Cape for the Currie Cup has been confirmed.

Western Province assistant coach Robbie Fleck feels the performance of their young backline was the most encouraging aspect of their game at the weekend.

The return from injury of Junior Springbok and Blue Bulls back Handré Pollard does not guarantee him a starting spot in the Currie Cup.

Springbok loose forward Joe Van Niekerk will miss the start of the Top 14 season for Toulon after breaking down with a sprained knee ligament.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has dismissed suggestions of injured flyhalf Dan Carter moving his planned rugby sabbatical forward.

All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu has revealed he almost died as his body went into "total meltdown" during the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.  

Flyhalf Dan Carter will miss New Zealand's first two Rugby Championship Tests against Australia and could be sidelined for up to four weeks.

The Free State Cheetahs could be without the services of their only specialist fullback for a while, with Hennie Daniller  struggling with a suspected hand fracture.

Tests get going again, in Australia, South Africa and the USA.

SA Schools coach Chris October made wholesale changes to his starting team to face France at Outeniqua Park in George on Tuesday as he looks to give all his players a chance.

WP assistant coach Robbie Fleck admits they are already under pressure as they prepare to tackle the Cheetahs at Newlands on Saturday.

Fourie du Preez looks set to make his Springbok return off the bench in the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Soweto on Saturday.

The Blue Bulls continued to lead the charge in the Under-19 Provincial championship this past weekend.

The KwaZulu-Natal Under-21 side's impressive try-scoring abilities edged them ahead of all their rivals.

Defending Currie Cup champions Western Province will regain the services of Springbok hooker Tiaan Liebenberg for their Round Two encounter.

The Italian Pro12 outfit Zebre secured the services of All Black scrumhalf Brendon Leonard.

Given the closeness of the opening round of the Currie Cup competition, it was a tough task to select the best 15.

The Sharks may be without captain Keegan Daniel for another week, as he continues to struggle with a knee injury.

Junior Springbok and Blue Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard has returned to training with his teammates on Monday.

rugby365 and Absa again combine to bring the human spirit to BokTowns, as the Springboks go in search of Rugby Championship glory.

The IRB has announced a strong panel of elite Sevens match officials for the upcoming HSBC Sevens World Series, which kicks off on Australia's Gold Coast on October 12-13.

The Australians were ready to claim the early bragging rights, while across the Tasman Sea New Zealand adopted a 'wait-and-see' attitude.

New Zealand expects the Reds' playbook to come out in full view in the opening Rugby Championship Test against Australia on Saturday.

Controversial back James O'Connor said Monday he is prepared to change his ways to be part of the Wallabies set-up under new coach Ewen McKenzie.

British and Irish Lions pair Jonathan Sexton and Dan Lydiate made their mark on their debut for Racing Metro on Friday.

Only one point separates four of the top five teams after the weekend's First Division action.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské felt frustrated his team left points on the field in their 30-29 victory over the Golden Lions on Saturday.

George Smith won his 10th Brett Robinson Player's Player award at the Brumbies end-of-season Presentation Night on Saturday.

WP coach Allister Coetzee says his team were fortunate to come away with two points after the Blue Bulls forced a dramatic draw on Saturday.

Ice has taken the early lead in the rugby365 SuperBru pool after the opening round of the Currie Cup.

Dale College schools will go PINK for the FNB Classic Clash game against Queen’s College on 17 August. Dale will again be playing in their Pink Strip.

The NZRU made an offer to code-swapping star Sonny Bill Williams to return to the Super Rugby champion Chiefs next year.

On the international day at City Park on Friday and Western Province Under-18 XV beat Italy Under-18 39-17.

Canterbury and Crusaders midfielder Ryan Crotty has been called into the All Blacks squad as injury cover.

Despite the long weekend, there were several keen rugby matches, including great migrations from East London to Port Elizabeth and Durban to Bloemfontein.

The Blue Bulls may have had to settle for a draw, but they have a solid base on which to build their Currie Cup campaign.

Western Province felt their are being "targeted" by other teams as the defending Currie Cup champions.

Despite being depleted, Hoërskool Outeniqua overcame setbacks and resilient opponents to beat Noord-Kaap 36-23 on Kwaggadag.

Cheetahs captain Johannes Prinsloo said his side need to show more composure if they are to have a successful Currie Cup campaign.

Griquas captain Ryno Barnes paid tribute to discarded Springbok Lourens Adriaanse, after his team's big upset in Durban.

The Blues Bulls shocked defending Currie Cup champions Western Province by scoring a deserved 24-all draw at Newlands.

The Free State Cheetahs got their Currie Cup campaign off to the perfect start, with a full-house of five points.

Stephen Larkham has named South African utility forward Etienne Oosthuizen in his Brumbies side for the World Club Sevens.

Springbok flank Francois Louw has decided to extend his stay with English Premiership outfit Bath.

Code-hopping Rugby League star Benji Marshall has openly declared his dream of playing for the All Blacks.

Gloucester got their hands on the first piece of silverware of the new Northern Hemisphere season.

Argentina warmed up for their Rugby Championship campaign with an impressive 58- 2 demolition of a NSW Barbarians selection.

Rugby League super star Benji Marshall has confirmed the code-hopping deal that will see him move back to New Zealand to play for the Blues.

Griquas caused the first big upset of the season when they edged the Sharks 32-30 with an injury-time winner in Durban on Friday.

The SA Schools team on Friday overcame a determined England outfit at City Park in Cape Town for a 19-14 victory and a strong start to the series.

In their FNB Classic Clash in Port Elizabeth on Friday, Grey High Schools easily beat Selborne College of East London 45-0, scoring six tries in the process.

Exeter Chiefs coach Rob Baxter says the club are edging ever closer to securing a deal to bring New Zealand lock Romana Graham to Sandy Park.

Wallaby utility back Kurtley Beale has committed himself to Rugby Union, ending speculation that he might be crossing over to League.

All Black coach Steve Hansen had no hesitation in declaring captain Richie McCaw 'good to go', ahead of next week's opening round in the Rugby Championship.

The Golden Lions could not have wished for a more daunting start to their Currie Cup campaign, a Super-sized Free State Cheetahs team.

Jan de Koning chatted to Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské about their opening match of the Currie Cup competition.

Two Western Province teams will play two overseas teams as part of a four-match, Under-18 international programme at City Park on Friday, 9 August 2013.

The prospect of a Super Rugby expansion has resurfaced in the Australia media, who are obsessed with their trans-Tasman alliance.

Pat McCutcheon will captain the NSW Barbarians when they take on the Pumas in the final leg of their two-match Argentina tour.

Veteran prop Benn Robinson and scrumhalf Nick Phipps were among the 10 players cut from the Wallabies squad.

New Zealand's star flyhalf Dan Carter will take an extended break from the game next year to ensure he is fit for the 2015 World Cup.

On Saturday, in a Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools match, Outeniqua of George will be at home to Noord-Kaap of Kimberley as a part of Outeniqua's annual rugby day.

South Africa's premier domestic competition, the Currie Cup, will take its rightful place in the spotlight when it gets underway this weekend.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee is intent on giving his young stars the best chance to shine by bringing them through in a settled environment.

Grey High's CJ Velleman is as experienced as a high school captain gets, and his long career comes to an end against Selborne this weekend.

Gill College will be gunning for back-to-back FNB Classic Clash victories when they host Cradock in Somerset-East this weekend.

The old town of Graaff-Reinet will come alive this weekend when Union High and Hoer Volkskool square off in their FNB Classic Clash.

It is the start of the Currie Cup, South Africa's premier domestic competition and we have all the drama LIVE right here!

The battle for second place on the First Division log table will take centre stage this weekend, as the competition strikes the halfway mark.

The Currie Cup competition has been given the 'ultimate makeover' for the 2013 season with the winners set to walk away with a ZAR1,8m cheque.

The England Under-18 side will be looking to avenge their defeat to SA Schools last year when the two sides meet in Cape Town on Friday.

Cradock captain and tighthead LJ van Greunen may still be in Grade 11, but he intends to literally lead from the front against Gill College this weekend.

One of the worst-kept secrets in South Africa has been confirmed, with the Blue Bulls admitting to having raided the Southern Kings' ranks.

Newcastle Falcons have bolstered their front row options with the signing of French loosehead prop Franck Montanella.

Australian Dean Mumm admits he is "honoured" to have been named the new Exeter Chiefs captain for the 2013/14 Premiership season.

Exciting Wallabies back Israel Folau says he ranks facing the All Blacks as the ultimate challenge and another step up from playing the &I Lions.

The rain fell, the wind blew and Die Brandwag got home 17-15 in their FNB Classic Clash with Uitenhage neighbours Daniël Pienaar.

Welkom Gimnasium had not too much trouble in securing their place in the knock-out stages of the Griffons League and also beating arch-rivals Goudveld 35-15 in their FNB Classic Clash in the process.

Selborne captain Lungelo Gosa is determined to end his school career on a high when he leads his tight-knit team out against Grey High in Port Elizabeth.

All Black back Beauden Barrett revealed he has resisted overtures from the Blues and will stay with the Hurricanes for next year's Super Rugby season.

Jake White may have lost out to Ewen McKenzie in the race for the Wallaby job, but he has been voted as Australia's best Super Rugby coach.

The Sharks will be keen to put on display their systems of developing talent from within, when they start their Currie Cup campaign on Friday.

Glenwood go up and over the mighty Brandenburg from their subtropical paradise to the hard, brown Highveld, from Durban the 640 km to Bloemfontein where mighty Grey College lie in wait.

Glenwood go up and over the mighty Brandenburg from their subtropical paradise to the hard, brown Highveld, from Durban the 640 km to Bloemfontein where mighty Grey College lie in wait.

Scotland scrumhalf Rory Lawson has been forced to retire because of a chronic wrist injury.

Senior players may be exiting Port Elizabeth, but Union High captain Jason Vers is eyeing a bright future at the Kings.

Volkskool captain Albert Senekal wants to cap an “unforgettable” season by leading his team to victory over Union High on Saturday.

Springbok tighthead prop Jannie du Plessis says it will be a challenge to adapt to the new scrum engagement sequence.

The Blue Bulls will arrive at Newlands Saturday, for their opening Currie Cup encounter with Western Province, as 13-2 outsiders.

Pumas coach Santiago Phelan has confirmed a 26-man squad that will play the Springboks in Argentina's opening Test of the Rugby Championship.

New Orleans will be determined to claim a hat-trick of wins over Klein Nederburg in Saturday’s FNB Classic Clash in Paarl.

Klein Nederburg captain Taswell Singh is in the beginning stages of his first XV career but is already proving to be a strong leader.

On Saturday Selborne will make the trek from East London to Port Elizabeth for their annual FNB Classic Clash with Grey High.

Omar Mouneimne has become the latest member of the Southern Kings squad to walk away from the relegated Super Rugby franchise.

Sevens Springbok Johannes Prinsloo has been named as captain of the Free State Cheetahs for their opening Currie Cup encounter.

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann has benched Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies ahead of their opening match of the Currie Cup season.

Western Province and Paarl Gim No.8 Rikus Bothma will lead the SA Schools team to face England in their opening International Under-18 Series clash in Cape Town on Friday.

Western Province will kick-off their Currie Cup title defence with three starting debutants in the team to face the Blue Bulls at Newlands on Saturday.

No.8 Jono Ross has been named to captain the Blue Bulls in their Currie Cup opener against Western Province at Newlands on Saturday.

Having recently taken over as Gill College captain, experienced No.8 Christopher Marinus is set for a massive test against Cradock this weekend.

Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver finalised his executive with the appointment of former Cricket Australia National Participation Manager Andrew Larratt - to the position of General Manager rugby participation.

New Sharks boss Brendan Venter produced a good mix of youth and experience in his first team, to take on Griquas in the Currie Cup opener in Durban on Friday.

Of the Top 20 schools last week, 19 were in action again this week, and it produced some headaches.

Australian playmaker Quade Cooper said that he was desperate to end almost a year of exile from international rugby.

Experienced hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau and lock Peter Kimlin are out of the Wallabies' extended squad for the Rugby Championship.

These are results for all the results of matches of school vs school, including the 1st XVs.

The new process of engagement will put the scrums firmly in the spotlight when the Currie Cup competition kicks off this weekend.

New Orleans captain Uzair Davids is a player for the big occasion; a natural leader and ideal player to man the last line of defence.

Tongan wing Fetu’u Vainikolo has spoken of his excitement after he completed his move to Exeter Chiefs on a two-year deal.

Absa and rugby365, in celebration of Women's Day, is showing their Human Spirit by giving one lady and her friends the chance to watch their heroes.

Injured Wales and Cardiff Blues flank Sam Warburton has set his sights on an October return.

The dates and kick-off times for the first 12 rounds of the Pro12 season kicking off in September have been confirmed.

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie isn’t reading too much into Brumbies fullback Jesse Mogg’s error-strewn performance in the Super Rugby Final.

The semifinals of the Beeld Trophy will be played on 17 August 2013.

Griquas will rely on the experience of two Bok forwards, Lourens Adriaanse and Hilton Lobberts, when their Currie Cup campaign gets underway.

On a lovely afternoon in Wellington Boland Under-19 beat the touring Italy Under-18 22-20 at Boland Stadium.

SA under-20 coach Dawie Theron and Stormers defence coach Jacques Nienaber offered valuable insights for the SA Schools team as they prepared for their International Under-18 series.

Western Province have announced a 12-man squad for the first-ever World Club Sevens which is to be played at Twickenham on August 17-18.

Daniel Pienaar captain Francois Nel is hoping that his vast experience will come in handy when his team faces rivals Die Brandwag on Wednesday.

Griquas coach Pote Human has named four débutantes in his side for their first Currie Cup encounter of the season against the Sharks in Durban on Friday evening.

Brandwag skipper Elandre van der Merwe knows his side will have to be on top of their game if they want to get revenge on Daniel Pienaar on Wednesday.

It was a battle of the big KwaZulu Natal schools this past weekend as Maritzburg College travelled down to Glenwood High to gain retribution for the loss against the Green Machine earlier this year.

On Wednesday, 7 August, HTS Daniël Pienaar will go a hundred metres or so the Die Brandwag for an FNB Classic Clash.

Kings flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis has confirmed that he will be heading back to Cape Town to play for Western Province in the Currie Cup.  

The newly promoted Golden Lions will formally sit down with prop Jacobus Roux on Tuesday to see if they can sign him on a short-term contract.

The Blue Bulls have further bolstered their ranks with the signing of Kings loose forward Jacques Engelbrecht who joins them on a three-year deal.

Wynberg kept their Headmaster’s Grand Slam dreams alive when they managed to beat a strong Rondebosch first team on Saturday 3 August 2013.

Marlow het met elf spanne rugby gespeel teen HTS Daniël Pienaar. Die wedstryde het in Uitenhage plaasgevind met beide skole se spanne wat goeie hardloop rugby gespeel het.

New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that the new global scrum law changing the scrum engagement will be in use in the National Provincial Championship (NPC).

New Sharks Director of Rugby Brendan Venter feels the Sharks are "very healthy", despite the lack of silverware in the last few years.

The newly promoted Golden Lions are looking at controversial prop Jacobus  Roux to fill a massive front row void.

There is a long weekend this week, the right time for Hoërskool Outeniqua to host its annual rugby day which attracts many top schools

It required much debate and digging back into the archives, but we finally managed to produce our famous Team of the Tournament.

The first shots in the schools compeiution organised by Die Burger get fired on Wednesday, 7 August when Boland starts its play-offs to see who will represent the union.

Afgelope Saterdag oggend het die Beeld kwarteind stryd van die groot skole vir 0/16 spanne op Secunda plaas gevind en die tuisspan wen 30-21 Hoërskool Overkruiin van Pretoria.

Super Rugby passed in a spectacular Final in Hamilton, New Zealand and there is something of an hiatus before SANZAR's four-nations Championship starts, but in South Africa the wonderful Currie Cup begins.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer hopes veteran scrumhalf Fourie du Preez galvanises the squad in a similar way George Smith inspired the Brumbies.

With the Currie Cup kicking off on Friday, rugby365 have thrown down the gauntlet with the launch of the rugby365 Superbru pool.

Springbok and Bulls flank Jacques Potgieter has signed a two-year deal with the Waratahs.

Kings boss Cheeky Watson dismissed speculation that they will seek 'legal recourse' or head back to the boardroom.

There are no undefeated teams left in the Under-21 provincial championships.

South Africa will utilise the skills of Richie Gray as breakdown consultant for the remainder of the 2013 Test season.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has named a host of Under-21 players in his squad for the forthcoming Currie Cup campaign.

The Sharks have joined in the raid on the Southern Kings' player resources.

The Blue Bulls and Golden Lions scored a third win in as many matches in the Under-19 provincial championship.

Wales No.8 Toby Faletau has bucked the trend of seeking a lucrative overseas contract by confirming he will remain at Newport Gwent Dragons until June 2016.

Veteran scrumhalf Piri Weepu is adamant he still has the desire and ability to play Test matches for his country.

Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar will have a few tricky selections to make ahead of the opening round of the Currie Cup season.

James Horwill said he was thrilled by what new coach Ewen McKenzie can bring to the Wallabies as they seek to end their run of defeats against the All Blacks.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said he "supports" French-bound wing Rene Ranger's decision to decline an offer to play for his country.

Brumbies wing Clyde Rathbone says it was "poetic justice" the Chiefs became Super Rugby champions with an attacking style.

The Wallabies finalised their coaching team for this month's Rugby Championship with Jim McKay to be the attack coach under Ewen McKenzie.

The South African College High School (SACS) scored their fifth successive win over long time rivals Diocesan College (Bishops) with a 21-16 win.

There are still some big matches around the country, none bigger than the Interschools in Paarl.

Brumbies hooker Stephen Moore has been astonished at the progress the team has made in the last two years.

Outgoing Southern Kings Director of Rugby Alan Solomons went out in a blaze of glory following his team's relegation from Super Rugby on Saturday.

The Chiefs weren’t the only winners at the weekend - Mys emerged as the winner of the rugby365 prediction challenge.

Aaron Cruden was full of praise for Brumbies flyhalf Matt Toomua and expects him to compete for the Wallabies No.10 jersey.

All Blacks flank Sam Cane believes that the competition in the Chiefs squad was the key to their dominance in Super Rugby this year.

Chris Ashton showed exactly why Stuart Lancaster has kept him around the England set up as he led Saracens into the Premiership Sevens Series Final.

The Pumas and Leopards continued their dominance in the national First Division this weekend to retain their places at the top of the log.  

The Pumas snatched a dramatic 29-27 victory over a New South Wales Barbarians team with the last kick of their match in La Plata.

Ben Ryan is to stand down as England Sevens coach after more than six years in charge of the side.  

Veteran scrumhalf Piri Weepu has been dumped from the All Blacks for the Rugby Championship, but captain Richie McCaw returns.

There were some 25 000 spectators in the ground in Faure Street to see Paarl Gimnasium beat Paarl Boys' High 37-26 in the main game - the game that really counts.

The Southern Kings may have lost their Super Rugby status, but they will not lay down and play dead.

The Lions reclaimed what they felt was rightfully theirs, Super Rugby status.

Brumbies captain Ben Mowen said it came down to a couple of key moments in the Super Rugby Final.

Brumbies coach Jake White admitted he will have to add more depth to his squad if their are going to end a nine-year Super Rugby drought in Canberra.

The Southern Kings beat the Lions 23-18 at Ellis Park on Saturday, but it was the home team that celebrated 'victory'.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie heaped praise on departing captain Craig Clarke , after he led them to a second successive Super Rugby title.

Australian great George Smith said goodbye to Super Rugby for a second time on Saturday - not with the fairytale close he wanted but with no regrets.

Two of the most astute coaches in Super Rugby turned the tournament Final into a chess game on Saturday.

Departing Chiefs captain Craig Clarke paid tribute to the bench players, following their 27-22 triumph over the Brumbies on Saturday.

South Africa are the World Games rugby champions, after the Springbok Sevens won the gold medal match on Saturday.

World Cup-winning scrumhalf Fourie du Preez is the biggest surprise in the Springbok team for the Rugby Championship.

The Chiefs came from 10 points down to win back-to-back Super Rugby titles, beating the Brumbies 27-22 in the Final in Hamilton on Saturday.

French national captain Pascal Pape enjoyed a try-scoring return to action on Friday after a six-month injury absence.

French-bound utility back Rene Ranger has turned his back on the All Blacks.

Newcastle Falcons are back with the big boys and if the Premiership Sevens Series is anything to go by then they mean business too after booking themselves a Finals spot.

The Sharks romped to a 76-0 victory over the KZN All Stars in a Currie Cup warm-up match at Kings Park on Friday.

Glasgow Warriors scrumhalf Niko Matawalu has broken the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during pre-season training.

Scrumhalf Joe Simpson has put pen to paper on a new long term deal with London Wasps.

Earlier this year Glenwood went up to Goldstones and played an astonishing match that thrilled everybody who saw it. Even the referee found it thrilling, one of the best, and he was Craig Joubert's.

Edinburgh prop Robin Hislop will be unavailable for selection for the next four to six months after the 21-year-old broke his leg in training.

All Black veteran Rodney So'oialo's wage demands could block a possible move to a Welsh club.

Asherville captain Heinrich Myburg’s commitment sets him apart from most schoolboy rugby players.

The Wallabies may have lost the series but Australia did very well financially out of the recent tour by the British and Irish Lions.

The Brumbies are looking for 'some assistance' from the game's biggest leveller, rain, when they face the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Final on Saturday.

The Bulls have described as 'just rumours' suggestions that they are about to raid the Southern Kings to bolster their player resources.

Benji Marshall's agent has been so impressed by the Blues' latest sales pitch that he is likely to move to Auckland.

A New Zealand nightclub bouncer has been sentenced to home detention and community service for misusing security camera footage of England rugby captain Mike Tindall.

South African will play Uruguay in the quarterfinals of the World Games Sevens in Cali, after coming through pool play undefeated.

Worcester Warriors reached their first ever Premiership Sevens Series after Richard de Carpentier's men steamrolled all before them at Kingsholm on Thursday.

We look at the head-to-head stats between the Chiefs and Brumbies.

Brumbies coach Jake White has named an unchanged team for this Saturday's Super Rugby Final showdown against the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium.

In the lovely town of Graaff-Reinet, the jewel of the Karroo, on Saturday Spandau play Asherville in an FNB Classic Clash.

These two South Western Districts schools meet in George on Saturday in an FNB Classic Clash that could be more  evenly balanced than it first looks.

There will be no place to hide when the Lions and Kings go head-to-head in the decisive second match of their promotion-relegation series.

The Chiefs will look to become only the fourth franchise to win back-to-back Super Rugby titles when they face the Brumbies in Saturday’s Final.

Outeniqua captain Geor Malan has warned his team not to confuse confidence with arrogance when they face Oudtshoorn this weekend.

The Fourie household will be divided when Oudtshoorn captain Mihan Fourie leads his side out to face Outeniqua this weekend.

While the number of top players leaving South Africa for Europe may be alarming, it is not likely to have an impact on the Springboks.

The level of competition among the top teams in the First Division is expected to rise this weekend as the tournament nears the halfway mark.

It is super Saturday with the Super Rugby Final in Hamilton and decisive promotion-relegation match in Johannesburg. Catch all the action LIVE right here.

At 1.88m and 122kg, Paarl Boys’ High captain Thomas du Toit is an imposing figure in the front row.

Spandau speedster and skipper Gouaun Japtha harbours hopes of one day pulling the green and gold jersey of the Springboks over his head.

England coach Stuart Lancaster recalled bad boy Dylan Hartley, but flank James Haskell has been given the boot.

Factfile of the Super Rugby finalists, the Chiefs and Brumbies, for the 2013 season.

Oudtshoorn High School will tumble over the Outeniqua Pass to play their FNB Classic Clash against Hoërskool Outeniqua of George. They must feel anxious as they do so.

Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has been forced to make changes to his side to face the Southern Kings.

Wallaby and Reds centre Anthony Faingaa will be out of the for up to six months, after undergoing shoulder surgery.

The Blue Bulls confirmed that they have extended the contracts of a number of players that will be available for the franchise in the next couple of seasons.

The defending Super Rugby champions, the Chiefs, were sweating on the fitness of star wing Lelia Masaga in the countdown to Saturday's Final against the Brumbies.

The Western Force are forging a new path as the side builds towards the 2014 Super Rugby season with the signing of two Western Province players.

Alan Solomons is confident his parting shot in South Africa will be victorious, as the Southern Kings head into the Lions' den.

Win this and your whole season is a success. Conversely, lose it and your whole season is a flop. Such is the importance of the Paarl Interschools.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee believes Deon Fourie has a better chance of playing Test rugby at flank than at hooker.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee is desperate to unearth a world-class outside centre in the mould of Springbok No.13 Jaque Fourie.

Paarl Gimnasium boast the best schoolboy rugby captain in the country in Rikus Bothma.

One is a fictional character that provides comic relief, the other a real star on rugby's big stage.

The NZRU, desperate to find a new home for Ma'a Nonu, is turning up the heat on the Hurricanes to 'take back' the troublesome player.