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There are defining moments on every tour and you get the feeling that Tuesday in Canberra might be one of those for the 2013 B&I Lions.

Conrad Smith's upcoming sabbatical has left All Black management with a mild headache as to who is going to be the long-term replacement.

Wallabies flank Liam Gill says preparations are over and he is ready for one of the biggest series of his career - against the Lions.

Shane Williams said Monday he was very proud to help out the B&I Lions in his cameo tour appearance.

George North has an outside chance of being fit for the first B&I Lions versus Wallabies Test, but Jamie Roberts is in "grave doubt".

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has delayed a decision on a possible replacement for injured loose forward Arno Botha.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster admits he faces some tricky decisions before he finalises his Elite Player Squad in August.

The SA President’s XV on Sunday won the IRB Tbilisi Cup with a 21-16 win over Georgia at the Avchala Rugby Stadium.

In celebrating Father’s Day, rugby365 look at fathers and sons who have represented the Springboks.

The 2013 Cape Schools Week will this year be hosted by Paarl Gim with matches from 22 - 26 June.

Junior Springbok prop Luan de Bruin is available for selection for the Junior World Championship semifinal after winning his appeal.

Junior Springbok lock Jannes Kirsten will miss the rest of the IRB Junior World Championship because of a facial injury.

The Springboks did not underestimate Scotland, captain Jean de Villiers said after the hosts got a scare in Nelspruit on Saturday.

The All Blacks hailed their resolute defending after they held France scoreless for the first time ever in Christchurch on Saturday.

Australia are looking for weak spots in the B&I Lions armour as the tourists brush aside all comers in the countdown to the first Test against the Wallabies.

Exams, a long weekend and Craven Week preparations are stopping lots of boys from playing rugby at the moment.

All Black fullback Israel Dagg sparked a torrent of criticism on Sunday after he used a homophobic slur on Twitter.

All Black flyhalf Dan Carter has been cleared to play in the third Test against France, while Les Bleus have lost two key players.

The BlitzBokke won the 2013 Roma Sevens tournament by beating invitational side Heliantide 59-5 in the Final on Saturday.

Ticket prices have been reduced for the double header final day of the Incoming Series at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Coach Warren Gatland has challenged his patched-up B&I Lions to maintain their momentum against the Brumbies on Tuesday.

An Ireland side depleted by B&I Lions call-ups brought Canada to earth with a thud, beating them 40-14 in Toronto

Wallaby Peter Kimlin will lead the Brumbies against the British and Irish Lions in Canberra on Tuesday.

Retired Welsh wing Shane Williams will fly in from Japan to bolster the injury-hit B&I Lions in their tour game against the Brumbies.

Freddie Burns scored 19 points as England beat Argentina 51-26 in the second Test in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Scotland coach Scott Johnson spat the dummy after his team had a player yellow carded in their 17-30 loss to South Africa.

South Africa paid a dear price for their 30-17 win over a spiteful Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

The B&I Lions on Saturday called up two replacement backs, Brad Barritt and Christian Wade, as injury cover.

The Springboks wobbled their way to a 30-17 victory over Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

A number of young Scots put their hands up in their 30-17 loss to South Africa in Nelspruit on Saturday evening.

South Africa came from behind to record a hard-earned 30-17 win over a spiteful Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Warren Gatland said Leigh Halfpenny could kick the B&I Lions to victory against Australia after he totted up a record points tally against the Waratahs.

Jamie Roberts' Test hopes rest on the results of a scan, after he was the major casualty in the B&L record win over the Waratahs.

Italy will have to go back to the drawing board after suffering a 10-39 defeat to Samoa in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Samoa advanced to the Final of the four-nations series with a record 39-10 victory over Italy on Saturday.

All Black coach Steve Hansen said a switch to an unusual kicking game was behind the big 30-0 win over France.

South African President's XV coach Jimmy Stonehouse opted for continuity in selection in their final IRB Tbilisi Cup clash on Sunday.

Samoa made a major statement to the International Rugby Board when they thumped Italy 39-10 in Nelspruit on Saturday.

The B&I Lions continued their unbeaten tour run with an impressive 47-17 hammering of the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.

The French were thoroughly outclassed in their 0-30 humbling at the hands of the All Blacks in Christchurch on Saturday.

New Zealand took an unassailable 2-0 series lead when they routed a hapless French team 30-0 in Christchurch on Saturday.

Tonga bounced back from a surprise defeat to Canada with an 18-9 triumph over the United States in a Pacific Nations Cup match.

Japan made history on Saturday when they beat Six Nations champions Wales 23-8 for their first ever victory over a major nation.

The All Blacks returned to their brilliant best as they sealed the series against France with a dominant 30-0 win in Christchurch on Saturday.

World Cup-winning former Wallaby coach Bob Dwyer claims the unbeaten B&I Lions are cheating their way to victory.

There are three matches for each of the 20 schools at the 2013 Craven Week in Polokwane in the second week of July, the 50th Craven Week since the first one in East London in 1964.

The South African team won all three of their pool matches on the opening day of the Roma Sevens tournament, played in the URC stadium in Rome on Friday.

The Golden Lions produced another impressive win, a 42-12 triumph over a young Western Province team in an entertaining affair at Ellis Park on Friday.

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has been appointed to the IRB rugby committee.

Wales Under-20 coach Danny Wilson believes his side can go one better thos year and make it through to a first Junior World Championship final.

Canada lock Jebb Sinclair and wing Matt Evans have overcome concussion concerns to start against Ireland at BMO Field on Saturday.

Alan Solomons, Southern Kings Director of Rugby, remains committed to the Eastern Cape franchise.

The board of the Sharks backed John Smit's decision to reveal the dismissal coach John Plumtree in mid-season.

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is not underestimating Scotland in the slightest as they prepare to take them on in Nelspruit.

Wallaby scrumhalf Will Genia backed his new halves partner James O'Connor despite warnings the B&I Lions will target his lack of experience at No.10.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has put his faith in the youngest back division his side has fielded for 14 years as they bid to win the Test series against Argentina 2-0.

The Junior Springboks held off a strong barrage from a committed French team to advance to the JWC semifinal.

Irish fullback Rob Kearney remains hopeful of playing for the British and Irish Lions in the three Test series against Australia.

Japan's Brave Blossoms are steeling themselves for an almighty effort in the final Test against Wales.

André Watson, South Africa's refereeing boss, has sent out a series of IRB clips on the new engagement procedure for scrums in the desperate hope that scrummaging will be improved.

Wallaby loose forward Dave Dennis will lead the Waratahs team boasting four international players against the British and Irish Lions.

Samoa wing Alesana Tuilagi poses a huge threat to Italy when the countries meet in Nelspruit on Saturday.

B&I Lions back row forward Jamie Heaslip said he expects "hard nut" coach Michael Cheika will have the Waratahs fired up for Saturday's showdown.

In keeping with the modern trend neither side will be a full, first-choice side when South Africa host Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Injury forced the The All Blacks into a late reshuffle on Friday as they prepared to mark their 500th Test.

Do not look at this fixture and think that it is going to be a watered-down affair, both sides are very much up for it.

Wallaby fans will be urged to don gold "lion-hunting" safari hats to combat the "sea of red" during the British and Irish Lions Test series.

South Africa Under-20 overcame their committed French counterparts to record a third successive victory at the IRB Junior World Championship.

Mercurial Welsh back Gavin Henson signed for English Premiership side Bath on Thursday.

Cardiff Blues announced on Thursday that they will install an artificial pitch at their historic Arms Park home for next season.

Italian coach Jacques Brunel made seven changes to his team for their second Test in the four-nations tournament.

The Springbok Sevens training squad will be hoping for an injury-free run at the Roma Seven tournament on Friday and Saturday.

London Irish wing Marland Yarde will win his first England cap when they take on Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

With Gethin Jenkins and Cian Healy out, Mako Vunipola could be in line for a starting berth in the first Test against Australia.

Scotland included three new caps in the team to face South Africa in the second round of a four-nation tournament in Nelspruit on Saturday.

rugby365 takes a statistical look at the South Africa versus Scotland Test!

Glenwood High School in Durban will be hosting the SA Academy Week from 1 – 4 July.

Rene Ranger might have to honour his contract with Montpellier and give up on his Test ambitions.

After 10 months watching idly from the sidelines, hooker Bismarck du Plessis is set to be thrust back into the limelight for the Springboks.

St Andrews host Kingswood in the annual 'K-Day' fixture in Grahamstown on Saturday in what should prove to be highly entertaining.

There is only one change to the Samoan side that beat Scotland last weekend when they face Italy in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Skipper Sam Warburton said he hopes to nail down his B&I Lions Test spot against the Waratahs.

Four Wallabies have been released from a training camp to turn out for their Super Rugby teams against the touring B&I Lions.

Toshiaki Hirose returnes to the Japanese starting XV and will lead them against Wales in the second Test in Tokyo on Saturday.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre made four changes to his starting line-up for the second Test against the All Blacks on Saturday.

The Golden Lions, in their run-up to the Super Rugby promotion-relegation series, have developed a 'mean' streak.

Wales have made four personnel and one positional change for the second Test against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.

Ireland wing Simon Zebo will be handed his first Lions start against the Waratahs on Saturday after only joining the tour this week.

Eighthman Kieran Read will reach 50 Test caps when he leads the All Blacks out in their 500th Test against France in Christchurch on Saturday.

The International Rugby Board has announced that the Sevens World Cup will be retained and integrated into the Olympic Games cycle.

Glasgow Warriors prop Gordon Reid on Wednesday became the third additional player to join the Scotland squad in South Africa.

Ex France coach Pierre Berbizier has denied any involvement in the doping of players following controversial claims made by Laurent Benezech.

The Welsh Rugby Union are preparing a bid to host the IRB World Cup Sevens in Wales in 2018.

After appearing on the fringes of the Springbok team for most of 2012, flank Siya Kolisi's determination will finally pay off on Saturday.

Gloucester centre Billy Twelvetrees has been handed a British and Irish Lions call-up because of injury concerns to the backline, according to the Rugby Football Union (RFU).

Almost five decades of service to the NSW rugby community has today seen Mrs Robin Timmins recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Brendan Venter is 100 percent committed to his responsibilities at both the Sharks and Saracens.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has kept the changes to his team to a minimum as he wants to give the new combinations a chance to settle.

Tonga backs David Halaifonua and Siale Piutau and prop Edmund 'Aholelei will miss the rest of the Pacific Nations Cup after being suspended for foul play in the loss to Canada last weekend.

South African Under-20 coach Dawie Theron has shuffled his team for their vital Pool A match at the IRB Junior World Championship.

World Cup-winning Australian captain Nick Farr-Jones believes that Wallaby discard Quade Cooper struggles to perform under pressure.

Ray Connellan, a great schoolmaster and rugby man, died on Sunday, six weeks after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

The return of powerful hooker Bismarck du Plessis is one of five changes to South Africa's matchday 22 doe the Test against Scotland on Saturday.

The Australian Rugby Union has made Waratahs halfbacks Bernard Foley and Matt Lucas available for the Sydney team's match against the British and Irish Lions this weekend.

Chiefs Chief Executive Officer Gary Dawson has announced he is leaving the franchise at the end of the 2013 season, after 13 years in the role.

The Golden Lions will field their best available team against Western Province in a warm-up match at Ellis Park on Friday.

There is history of our own making in this week's FNB Top 20. For the first time in 15 years we have no changes to the Top 20 this week.

All Blacks great Tana Umaga has dismissed concerns about wealthy French and Japanese clubs luring Kiwi players, saying the depth of young talent in the country is enough to fill the gap.  

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann believes that his players are where he wants them to be heading into their game against Western Province.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is "feeling pretty good" after a self-imposed exile and could be available for the Super Rugby play-offs.

Again we publish the results of matches between schools for all teams. We publish the results that the schools give us and in the order in which we receive them.

Queen’s College 1st XV continued their run of good form with a convincing 50-7 victory over Stirling in East London on Saturday.

British and Irish Lions lock Ian Evans believes the battle for Test jerseys is hotting up after the tourists trounced a Combined Country XV on Tuesday.

Wales flyhalf Dan Biggar is an injury concern ahead of Saturday’s second Test against Japan in Tokyo.

England centre Billy Twelvetrees believes the Pumas will present them with a much sterner challenge in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

The SA President’s XV beat Emerging Ireland 19-8 on Monday to establish themselves as strong contenders for the Tbilisi Cup title.

Western Province coach John Dobson has included two Stormers players in his team to take on the Golden Lions in Johannesburg on Friday.

Louis Schreuder has replaced the injured Francois Hougaard in the Springbok squad, whilst Francois Louw has been released ahead of his wedding.

New Sharks CEO John Smit insists that Brendan Venter was his first choice to replace outgoing coach John Plumtree at Kings Park.

While the Springboks looked sharp on attack against Italy last week, backline coach Ricardo Loubscher believes they were not as clinical as they could have been.

An England Legends team will take on the Australian Barbarians as part of the RFU 10-year celebrations of their memorable 2003 World Cup win in Australia.

Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis says the hosts are aiming for an improved scrum on opposition ball when they take on Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

The British and Irish Lions ran in ten tries on their way to a comprehensive 64-0 victory over a Combined Country XV in Newcastle on Tuesday.

Former Saracens boss Brendan Venter will take up the position as Director of Rugby at the Sharks from the beginning of the Currie Cup season.

The Western Force has continued to cement their foundations for the future by extending the contract of rising star Kyle Godwin until the 2016 Super Rugby season.

France scored four tries in the second half to secure a convincing 38-15 victory over the Blues at North Harbour Stadium on Tuesday.

Reds and Australian Sevens wing Luke Morahan has been called into the Wallabies squad ahead of the British and Irish Lions Test series.

Geoff Cross became the second Scotland front row forward forced to return home from South Africa because of injury, team officials said on Monday.

Troubled star Kurtley Beale is "over the moon" at being recalled to the Wallabies squad to face the British and Irish Lions and plans to grab the opportunity with both hands.

The B&I Lions are delighted Quade Cooper has been left out by Australia, with defence coach Andy Farrell saying he would want the flyhalf in his line-up.  

St Andrew's went off to East London and drew 17-all with Selborne.

It was a day for brollies, raincoats and thick pullovers at the Piley Rees Field at Bishops on Saturday and still a great crowd ringed the famous old ground as Rondebosch beat Bishops 22-7.

 The Knights of Northwood made it hard for Glenwood but the southern visitors won well in the end.

Samoa sent Scotland crashing out of the top 10 in the IRB World Rankings with their historic win in Durban at the weekend.

Muir narrowly went down 22-23 to hosting Kingswood. The Muir side did extremely well to come back from a 7-17 deficit at the break.

Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard will be sent for scans on Tuesday to assess a knee injury that flared up during training on Monday.

We have another week full of tour and Test matches with the action kicking off on Tuesday. Catch it LIVE right here.

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Even the British and Irish Lions squad themselves have no clue who is being lined up to start the first Test against the Wallabies.  

International rugby continues and in a big way on all continents with a lot of focus on the B&I Lions' tour as it builds towards the Test.

SA President's XV coach Jimmy Stonehouse on Monday named a new-look team for their IRB Tbilisi Cup clash against Emerging Ireland in Georgia on Tuesday.

According to coach Dawie Theron, Junior Springbok utility forward Jacques du Plessis has all of the attributes to develop into a star of the future.  

It may not be a totally dominant colour, but there is a bigger tinge of South Africa's Green and Gold in our Team of the Week.

For the B&I Lions it is another step on the road to the Test series against the Wallabies. For the Country XV it is the biggest match of their lives.

Fit-again Springbok Sevens skipper Kyle Brown will lead an interesting mix of players to the Rome Sevens tournament at the URC Stadium this weekend.

Little-known Lewie Catt will play opposite the world class Brian O'Driscoll when the Combined Country XV take on the British and Irish Lions in Newcastle on Tuesday.

France will underestimate the Blues at their peril when the two sides meet in a rare midweek tour match.

French coach Phillipe Saint-Andre has selected flank Yannick Nyanga as his captain for his sides game against the Blues in Albany on Tuesday.

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans accused the Lions of creating a "sideshow" after a wedding-planner was caught filiming one of their training sessions.

Dumped Wallaby Quade Cooper has been involved in an incident at a Brisbane hotel in which he had beer thrown over him, reports said on Monday.

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has expressed confidence that troubled star Kurtley Beale is ready to take on the British and Irish Lions.

Newcastle local Lewie Catt has been named amongst the Combined Country starting XV to face the British & Irish Lions on Tuesday.

A knee injury has ruled Scotland hooker Pat MacArthur out of the remaining two weeks of the four-nation tournament in South Africa.

Wynberg Boys’ High beat the South African College High School (SACS) for the third time in succession to claim a 15-7 win in their FNB Classic Clash.

The Baby Boks made it two from two with a hard-fought 31-24 win over England on Day Two of the IRB Junior World Championship on Sunday.

Wales will play England in the first-ever all-Northern Hemisphere IRB Junior World Championship Final in France on Sunday.

Italy have a flyhalf crisis, after it was revealed on Tuesday that first-choice No.10 Luciano Orquera has suffered a fractured hand.

The Southern Kings have lost the services of one of their two New Zealand coaches.

Would would have dreamt that they would see the day that George Campbell get's one over Glenwood - one of the top 20 schools in the country.

Former World Cup-winning Springbok coach Jake White has achieved another extraordinary feat, but he opted to heap praise on his players.

The Springboks need to adapt better to the way referees interpret the breakdown area, forwards coach Johann van Graan said on Tuesday.

The Lions have defended their decision to rest a number of their first choice players during their 14-12 loss to the Brumbies in Canberra on Tuesday.

Rory Best admits the B&I Lions let themselves down, after their unbeaten 2013 tour record slipped against the Brumbies on Tuesday.

Springbok wing Bryan Habana believes that South African captain Jean de Villiers does not receive enough credit for his role in leading the national team.

One is a fictional character from The Lord of the Rings and the other is married to a princess!

The Brumbies became the first Australian state side in more than 40 years to beat the B&I Lions when they won 14-12 in dramatic fashion.

London Wasps' Springbok lock Marco Wentzel has decided to return to South Africa for family reasons.

Wallaby utility back Adam Ashley-Cooper knows that playing against Brian O'Driscoll will be one of the biggest challenges of his career.

Wallaby wing Digby Ioane has declared himself fit to tackle the B&I Lions in the first Test on Saturday, just four weeks after knee surgery.

The St Andrew’s College 1st XV hosted old rivals Kingswood in the annual K-Day clash, which dates back to 1898.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has called for a standardised approach to officiating the breakdown by northern and southern hemisphere referees.

Joe Marler has handed huge praise to his teammates for weathering the expected Pumas “backlash” and completing a series clean sweep.

Flank Rob Harley has joined the Scotland team touring South Africa as two other forwards headed home.

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is in doubt for Saturday’s final match of the Incoming Series against Samoa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

We have another exciting week of tour, friendly and Test matches lined up with the action kicking off on Tuesday. Catch it LIVE right here.

Kearsney hosted Hilton in perfect playing conditions on their Founders weekend, beating Hilton 34-9 in a second-half blitz. 

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Japan's first-ever win over Wales has consigned their beaten opponents to a one-place slip in the latest IRB World Rankings.

There are five changes in the starting XV of the Baby Boks to play Wales in the Junior World Championship semifinal on Tuesday.

Two teams from the Pacific region dominate out famous weekly selection, but there are a few interesting calls.

It's the first Test of the B&I Lions' tour to Australia this week, always an exciting event, and Chris Pollock of New Zealand is the man to referee it.

Golden Lions lock Jannie Stander will replace the injured Jannes Kirsten in the Junior Springbok squad at the JWC.

SARU have announced that it would implement a new set of experimental Laws in all local competitions from Friday.

Southern Kings captain Luke Watson is in doubt for his team's clash with the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld this weekend.

Australia winger Digby Ioane has been given a revised court date, a day after a warrant was issued for his arrest when he failed to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates Court.

Outgoing Sharks coach John Plumtree and new CEO John Smit will hold a meeting on Tuesday to resolve the termination of the Kiwi coach's contract.

Bulls captain Pierre Spies will undergo surgery on a torn bicep muscle which will rule him out of action for the rest of the season.

Saturday was a lovely day out at Paarl for the start of the Cape Schools Week. The surprise of the opening day was Muir's victory over Rondebosch.

BlitzBok coach Paul Treu welcomed Rugby World Cup Sevens squad members Seabelo Senatla and Cheslin Kolbe in Moscow on Monday.

Saturday was sunny and lovely, Monday rainy and miserable at Paarl Gim, hosts of the Cape Schools Week.

Ex-Springbok assistant coach Gary Gold will take up the position as Director of Rugby at Bath as part of a restructuring of the club’s coaching staff.

Andrew James and Louis Ludik could find themselves shoring up the Sharks midfield against the Blues at Kings Park on Saturday.

The Golden Lions, Western Province, Border and KwaZulu-Natal established themselves as the pace-setters in the U13 Craven Week on Monday.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has praised the work ethic and dedication of record-breaking Springbok wing Bryan Habana.

On Day 1 of the Under-13 Craven Week, being played at Hoërskool Warmbad in Bela-Bela, the Golden Lions, Western Province and KwaZulu Natal each scored over 30 points in winning.

The Stormers will rest Springbok captain Jean de Villiers this week, because it is in the best interest of the national team.

There was a suggestion that the Cape Schools Week, first played in 1980, be scrapped.

The international window is not quite closed now, not with two B&I Lions' matches this week and the two Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow.

There is plenty of live action this week with the British and Irish Lions tour continuing and Super Rugby back in full swing. Catch it all right here.

The animals, Springboks and Lions, dominate our famous weekly selection after the final weekend of June internationals.

Kenya have included seven new players in their 12-man squad for the World Cup Sevens which starts in Moscow later this week.  

England Sevens captain Rob Vickerman says England have learned their lessons from the 2009 World Cup Sevens and they won’t be making the same mistakes again.

The Wallabies suffered a triple blow ahead of the crucial second Test against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne on Saturday.

The Chiefs have confirmed that utility back Gareth Anscombe and five other young players have signed new contracts with the Waikato franchise.

Three of the Bulls' Springboks - Pierre Spies, Jano Vermaak and Francois Hougaard - are injured and in danger of not playing in Saturday's Super Rugby match against the Southern Kings at Loftus Versfeld.

Welsh flyhalf Sam Davies has been named the IRB Junior Player of the Year 2013 following a thrilling IRB Junior World Championship final.

You can instantly tell from the team he has picked that Warren Gatland doesn't fancy seeing his B&I Lions being ambushed for a second week in a row.

Christian Lealiifano is fit to face the British & Irish Lions in Melbourne but fellow Wallabies centre Pat McCabe won't be available to play at the Etihad Stadium.

The inclusion of Sevens in the 2016 Olympic Games was a "defining moment" for a sport that continues to roll back boundaries in interest and growth.

B&I Lions coach Warren Gatland has taken a swipe at the battered Wallabies ahead of this week's potentially decisive Melbourne Test.

In a moment of glory 18 years ago to the day, former president Nelson Mandela walked onto the Ellis Park field for a green and gold victory in the World Cup Final.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Wallabies wing Digby Ioane after he failed to appear in a Melbourne court on an assault charge.

Veteran lock Paul O'Connell has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia with a broken arm.

In Bela-Bela up in Limpopo, which used to be Warmbaths or Warmbad till 2002, the Under-13 Craven Week starts on Monday at Hoërskool Warmbad.

The Springbok Sevens team arrived in the Russian capital of Moscow on Sunday for the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament.

Coach Dawie Theron praised the fighting spirit of his Baby Boks after they scored a thrilling 41-34 comeback victory over New Zealand on Sunday.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre says he has taken several positives from the series whitewash against New Zealand.

Warren Gatland is mindful of what happened to the B&I Lions in Australia in 2001 and will be pressing to wrap up the series in Melbourne.

Wallaby captain James Horwill was on Sunday cleared to play in this weekend's second Test against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne.

England were crowned Under-20 world champions after they came from behind to beat Wales 23-15 in Vannes on Sunday.

Ireland prop Tom Court has been called up to the British and Irish Lions while lock Paul O’Connell is doubtful for the remainder of the tour.

South African coach Heyneke Meyer hailed loose forwards Francois Louw and Willem Alberts after a 56-23 triumph over Samoa.

The pressure is on James O'Connor to hold on to the flyhalf spot after what coach Robbie Deans said was a "difficult match".

The citing of Samoa fullback James So’oialo for grabbing the testicles of Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss was dismissed on Sunday.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer believes the national side is building "something special" after they dismantled Samoa 56-23 at the weekend.

There are no current moves afoot to establish a global calendar for the Rugby Union season.

The B&I Lions' thrilling 23-21 first Test win over Australia was "larceny" and the rest of the series will be similarly nerve-shredding.

Argentina came back from a 9-12 half-time deficit to beat Georgia 29-18 in a one-off Test on Saturday.

All Black captain Richie McCaw has returned to the side for the first Rugby Championship Test against Australia in August.

Japan finished with a flourish in the final round of the Pacific Nations Cup on Sunday.

There are few results this week as schools move into a holiday mode.

Fiji won the Pacific Nations Cup for the first time with a 34-21 victory over Tonga on the final day of the five-team tournament on Sunday.

England centre Manu Tuilagi will make his return from injury for the B&I Lions in their tour game against the Rebels in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Wallaby scrumhalf Luke Burgess and Welsh forward Gareth Delve featured in the Rebels team to face the B&I Lions on Tuesday.

The injury-hit Wallabies called up veteran flank George Smith among three reinforcements for the second Test with the B&I Lions.

Samoan fullback James So'oialo has been cited for his attack on South African hooker Adriaan Strauss in the Final of the four-nation tournament on Saturday.

Wallaby captain James Horwill has been cited for stamping or trampling against the British & Irish Lions.

At Kearsney College, Botha's Hill, Kearsney beat Maritzburg College 22-15 in a rescheduled fixture which had been postponed because of a flu epidemic.

Record-breaking Springbok wing Bryan Habana has joined the half-ton club.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said his side performed the basics right, which allowed them to out-muscle Samoa.

All Black coach Steve Hansen said the world champions still had a way to go to pull off their much-touted new game plan.

Israel Folau rated his first Test against the B&I Lions as on another level to Australia's fierce Rugby League State of Origin series.

Australian captain James Horwill assured Kurtley Beale the team "still loves" him after his late penalty miss cost the Wallabies victory over the B&I Lions.

The 2013 Cape Schools Week started at Paarl Gim on Saturday with interesting results. All of the matches were exciting.

The Wallabies' dressing-room looked like a casualty ward Saturday, after their first Test loss to the the British and Irish Lions.

Samoa’s infamous off-the-ball antics resurfaced in their 23-56 drubbing at the hands of the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Wales could be forgiven for having a touch of déjà vu as they prepare for the IRB Junior World Championship 2013 Final against England on Sunday.

South Africa won the four-nations title with an emphatic 56-23 hammering of a very spiteful Samoan side in Pretoria on Saturday.

The Springboks outclassed Samoa in all departments in their eight-try triumph at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Warren Gatland was a "relieved and happy" man at the end of a breathtaking first Test between his British and Irish Lions side and the Wallabies in Brisbane.

B&I Lions captain Sam Warburton said he and his teammates won't be getting carried away with the first Test win over the Wallabies.

Alasdair Strokosch scored a try and Greig Laidlaw kicked a conversion after the full-time hooter to give Scotland a 30-29 win over Italy in Pretoria on Saturday.

The All Blacks clung on in an error-riddled performance to clinch a 24-9 victory over France in New Plymouth on Saturday.

The Wallabies missed shots at goal and that was the difference as they went down 23-21 to the Lions in Brisbane on Saturday.

The British and Irish Lions beat Australia 23-21 in a tight Test match in Brisbane in Brisbane on Saturday.

It was one slipped kick, but in the end the B&I Lions edged ahead 1-0 in the three-Test series against Australia.

France captain Thierry Dusautoir led his team aplomb in his final match in New Zealand in New Plymouth on Saturday.

New Zealand scored a 3-0 series whitewash over France after beating Les Bleus 24-9 in a freezing New Plymouth on Saturday.

The All Blacks’ performance matched the dead rubber status of their third and final Test against France in New Plymouth on Saturday.

The Golden Lions continued their impressive build-up to the Super Rugby promotion-relegation series.

Captain Jean de Villiers is confident he will lead SA against Samoa Saturday, but he remains in doubt.

The one is a good rugby player and the other acts a lot.

Centre Justin Geduld and flank Roelof Smit are both doubtful for the Junior Springboks' last match at the IRB Junior World Championship on Sunday.

Wales Under-20 scrumhalf Rhodri Williams says his side will be mentally tough for their Junior World Championship Final against England on Sunday.

Sam Warburton said the desire to achieve something no B&I Lions team has done for 16 years will drive his side to success.

Lee Williams is the sole survivor from the current world champions to make Wales' squad for the defence of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow.

Rob Vickerman has been named as captain of an exciting looking England Sevens squad that will travel to Moscow for the World Cup.

Wallaby ace Will Genia said the twin terrors of Michael Hooper and Liam Gill are a big strength in the first Test against the B&I Lions.

The Hurricanes blew the Crusaders away in the first-half blitz that saw them score 28 points to win 38-17 in their friendly game in Levin on Friday evening.

B&I Lions centre Brian O'Driscoll rated Australia as one of the world's "smartest" teams and warned they could pull out some surprises.

The B&I Lions' big-match experience will prove the difference in the Test series opener against the Wallabies on Saturday.

SANZAR has made known the appointments of match officials to Rounds 18 to 20 of Super Rugby, decisive rounds.

Michaelhouse will be hoping to erase the past memories when they host their oldest foe, Hilton College, in the return fixture on Meadows on Saturday.

An Australian minister has called for the removal of a huge, risque "Rooting for the Wallabies" advertisement which shows a wallaby in a compromising position with a lion.

The B&I Lions will pit their vast experience against a Wallaby team featuring three debutants and a rookie flyhalf in their bid to seize the momentum.

Scotland aim to build on a brave show against hosts South Africa when they meet Italy Saturday for third place in the Inbound Series.

The Bulls are continuing to leak Springboks and senior players at an alarming rate.

Ace flyhalf Dan Carter is back for the All Blacks as the prepare for the third Test against France on Saturday.

The winner of this match wins this inauigural quadrangular tournament and looked at closely there does not seem a foregone conclusion.

Top-end tickets for the 2015 rugby union World Cup final are likely to cost more than £700 (€817, US$1,100).

England, Scotland and Wales are all bidding to host the 2014 European Cup and European Challenge Cup Finals.

The Golden Lions will welcome the step up in competition when they face the Sharks in a Lions Challenge clash at Ellis Park on Friday evening.

A fit-again Kyle Brown will lead the Springbok team into battle in Moscow next week, at the IRB Sevens World Cup.

Finalists Wales and England head the shortlist of nominations for the International Rugby Board Junior Player of the Year 2013 Award.

Samoa have made one predictable change in the team to face South Africa Saturday in the Pretoria final of a four-nation tournament.

Scotland made three enforced changes on Thursday for their third-place play-off against Italy in Pretoria on Saturday.

Nino Messina, a winner of last week's Absa BokTown competition, gives us a fan's view!

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made wholesale changes to his team for Saturday’s third-place play-off against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld.

Springbok flank Heinrich Brüssow is not lost to the Cheetahs and South African rugby.

James O'Connor said he is expecting the B&I Lions to target him in only his second game as Wallaby flyhalf.

Maritzburg College go down the road to Kearsney on Thursday, the day before the schools break up, to play the matches which were washed out on 8 June.

Australian coach Robbie Deans says Israel Folau is a player who can make things happen.

Amidst the polar blast that is hitting New Zealand the Crusaders will head to Levin to face the Hurricanes in a non-competition friendly.

Union High School of Graaff-Reinet had a narrow win over the much fancied Graeme College of Grahamstown, winning 13-10 after the half-time score was 10-10

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has replaced more than half the side that caved in against the All Blacks last week.

It could be the first time two boys from the same school outside the UK form part of a B&I Lions squad at the same time.

All Black wing Rene Ranger confirmed he was quitting his international career and would head to France.

The Western Force scored a major coup the the unveiling of Bulls lock Wilhelm Steenkamp as their latest signing.

Former Rugby League star Israel Folau was among three new caps named in the Wallaby team for the first Test against the B&Irish Lions.

Coach Warren Gatland named his first B&I Lions Test team - the starting XV featuring eight new caps and eight Welshman.

Will Genia says the Wallabies face their greatest ever challenge in the British and Irish Lions in Saturday's opening Test at Suncorp Stadium.

Newly married flank Francois Louw will look to remedy the Springboks' breakdown blues against Samoa at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

The return of ace flyhalf Dan Carter is one of five changes to the All Blacks team to play France in the third and final Test.

Ross Cronje at scrumhalf is one of six changes to the Golden Lions team for their friendly encounter with the Sharks.

It's such an exciting time for many schoolboys, their parents and their schoolmasters as the National Week start next week.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says building depth in key positions was the reason behind Flip van der Merwe’s promotion to the starting line-up.

Fiji kept alive their hopes of winning the Pacific Nations Cup rugby tournament when they beat the United States in a comprehensive 35-10 showing in Japan on Wednesday.

The Hurricanes have been boosted by the return of All Black prop John Schwalger for their mid-season Super Rugby friendly against the Crusaders in Levin on Friday.

Japan Fullback Ayumu Goromaru scored all the points to lead Asian champions Japan to a 16-13 victory over Canada in the Pacific Nations Cup rugby tournament in Nagoya on Wednesday.

The Highlanders will play a Southland XV at the Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday as the team builds towards its last home game of the Super Rugby season - against the Crusaders next Saturday, June 29.

Springbok and former Lions flyhalf Andrew 'Butch' James gets his first start for the Sharks when they take the Golden Lions on in the Lions Challenge on Friday.

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers will be given until Friday to prove his fitness, ahead of the Final of the four-nations match.

Wallabies and Waratahs flank Michael Hooper believes that there will be a large Welsh contingent in the Lions squad for the opening Test in Brisbane.

George North is fit to face the Wallabies in the opening Test on Saturday and help the B&I Lions forget their first non-Test defeat in Australia in 42 years.

The Wales Under-20 side are through to their first JWC final and coach Danny Wilson wants his team to appreciate the feeling because there is a mountain of work to be done.

England Under-20 coach Nick Walshe heaped praise on his side's character when they beat the Baby Blacks 33-12 in Vannes on Tuesday.

Blues coach John Kirwan has named all his All Blacks in the 26-man squad to travel to South Africa on Friday.

The Golden Lions will need to produced a more disciplined and controlled performance if they are to overcome the next hurdle.

South Africa will look to bounce back from the disappointment of being knocked out of the IRB Junior World Championship.

This set of results for matches between schools winds up the term and for several schools it winds up the season.

Tighthead prop Marcel van der Merwe will make his long awaited debut for the Blue Bulls in a friendly match against the Golden Lions.

Australian officials are demanding a review of the legal process that left captain James Horwill "in complete and utter mental disarray".

Their most experienced player ever, Morné Steyn, is back in the starting line-up of the Bulls team to play the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie made four changes to the team to play the Crusaders in a Super Rugby blockbuster in Christchurch on Friday.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has made five changes to the starting XV that will face the Chiefs in a Super Rugby crunch match in Christchurch on Friday.

Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies will play two more matches for the Stormers, before returning to Johannesburg to help the Golden Lions.

There will be no fairytale ending to a glittering B&I Lions career for Brian O'Driscoll after the Irish legend was ruthlessly axed from the deciding third Test.

The injury curse are haunting the Golden Lions to such an extent they feel they have a 'Super Rugby disease'.

Gloucester fullback Martyn Thomas has agreed a new contract to remain at Kingsholm.

London Irish stalwart, Declan Danaher, will combine playing with coaching this season as he joins the London Irish Academy coaching team.

Wallaby captain James Horwill says he can now focus solely on Saturday’s Test after being cleared to play in the B&I Lions series decider.

The big match is the decider in Sydney when the B&I Lions play the Wallabies with Romain Poite of France to referee the match.

Western Province and the Blue Bulls on Tuesday took major steps toward contesting the unofficial final of the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week on Thursday as they produced another round of classy displays in the top matches of the day.

The Southern Kings have named an unchanged starting line-up for their derby clash with the Stormers in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.  

Kings boss Alan Solomons appealed to his players to take the opportunity against the Stormers to make up for their showing against the Bulls.

The Springboks will play Argentina at Soccer City to honour Nelson Mandela.

The Sharks head into their clash with the Bulls in Pretoria with a the rare ray of light - a clean bill of health.

On Day 2 of the annual Academy week, taking place at Glenwood High School in Durban, the SA LSEN side won a  noteworthy victory.

Former Stormers loose forward Tyrone Holmes will play his rugby for the Glasgow Warriors after he signed a one-year deal at Scotstoun.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee admits Deon Fourie is 'a natural' openside flank but says he will likely continue his duel role at the franchise.

The Grant Khomo teams for Under-16 representative sides continued at the Isak Steyl Stadium in Vanderbijl Park on Tuesday 2 July 2013.

The Cheetahs did a lot of 'soul-searching' as they look for the elusive win that will secure them a Super Rugby play-off spot for the first time.  

The B&I Lions are still hopeful that the trio of Jamie Roberts, Mike Phillips and Alex Corbisiero will be passed fit to face Australia in the series decider in Sydney.

All Black wing Zac Guildford has signed a contract extension with the Crusaders that will keep him in Christchurch for another year.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee says Damian de Allende has the potential to be the long-term successor of captain Jean de Villiers.  

The Rebels have granted Cooper Vuna's request for a release from his Super Rugby contract at season's end to go and play in Japan.

Leicester Tigers Director of Rugby Richard Cockerill has been hit with a nine-match ban for abusing a match official during the Premiership Final.

Super Rugby champions, the Chiefs have signed Highlanders loosehead prop Jamie Mackintosh for two years.

Veteran centre Brian O'Driscoll does not believe that any player is a certainty to start in the decisive third Test against the Wallabies on Saturday.

With two rounds of league action remaining, three teams have already booked their places in the Super Rugby play-offs.

Wallabies captain, James Horwill has been cleared to play in Saturday's third and deciding Test against the British and Irish Lions.

The Cheetahs will be sweating over the fitness of Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen in the build-up to their decisive Super Rugby encounter with the Blues on Saturday.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee on Monday sidestepped questions whether Elton Jantjies would join the franchise on a long-term basis.

Bulls flyhalf Louis Fouche injured knee ligaments and will be out of action for at least six months.

The 2013 Academy Week kicked off at Glenwood High School in Durban on Monday, 1 July 2013

The IRB's appeal of Australia captain James Horwill's stamping case has been adjourned with the lock's place in the deciding Test hanging in the balance.

In-form Stormers flank Siya Kolisi will miss the rest of the Super Rugby season due to an ankle injury he picked up against the Cheetahs on Saturday.

The Grant Khomo Week started at the  Isak Steyl Stadium in Vanderbijl Park. Western Province got the week going.

All Blacks Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens can firmly say that he is one of the most, if not the most, decorated coaches in international rugby history.

One is the President of a desperate rugby union, the other an actor from the movie Desperado.

It required some lively debate, but we eventually produced our famous weekly selection - an interesting combination.

James Horwill, captain of Australia, was cited by Freek Burger, the citing commissioner appointed by the IRB, the charge putting a boot to the face of Alun Wyn Jones the B&I lock.

Poor attendances at the World Cup Sevens have not marred the greater impact that both Russia and world rugby will feel from the event, according to the IRB.

The IRB announced New Zealand's Tim Mikkelson as the IRB Sevens Player of the Year after New Zealand were crowned World Champions in Moscow on Sunday.

B&I Lions assistant coach Andy Farrell says the Wallabies may have peaked one game too early in surviving their do-or-die second Test.

The Melbourne Rebels will officially appeal winger, Lachlan Mitchell’s, one-match ban for a dangerous tackle against the British and Irish Lions.

Centre Adam Ashley-Cooper says there is more to come from the Wallabies in Saturday's deciding Test against the British and Irish Lions.

The Blues' defeat to the Sharks over the weekend was compounded by the fact that Chris Noakes and Piri Weepu will be returning home.

Injured captain Sam Warburton has been ruled out of the deciding third Test against Australia in a major setback for the B&I Lions.

Highlanders utility forward Jarred Hoeata has received a one-week ban after he pleaded guilty for receiving three yellow cards during Super Rugby this season.

The Grant Khomo Week for Under-16 provincial teams kicks off at Izak Steyl Stadium in Vanderbijlpark Park on Monday, 1 July 2013.

The big question is: How and why did the Sharks implode so spectacularly this year? Jan de Koning looks into what caused the big Durban melt down.

The annual Academy Week starts in Durban on 1 July 2013 with Glenwood High School as its host.

The Southern Kings let themselves down with a poor performance and too many unforced errors in their 18-48 Super Rugby loss to the Bulls at the weekend.

The Rugby World Cup Sevens ended in Moscow on Sunday with a Final between New Zealand and England, and the referee to see fair play was Rasta Rasivhenge of South Africa,

It was by no means flawless, but the Bulls got the job done and moved into a position of power as the Super Rugby competition enters the home stretch.

The Sharks' stand-in coach, Grant Bashford, was relieved to have escaped with a victory over the Blues, after admitting it was a "tough week".

New Zealand Rugby League stars Sonny Bill Williams and Benji Marshall were reported to be eyeing a switch to rival code Rugby Union, attracted by the lure of Olympic gold.

South Africa captain Kyle Brown has had his six-match suspension reduced on appeal to two matches.

The Leopards, South Western Districts Eagles and Pumas registered strong starts in the First Division competition at the weekend.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee praised his side's incredible attitude when they coasted to a 28-3 win over the Cheetahs in Cape Town at the weekend.

The Cheetahs did their play-off hopes no favours when they were trounced 28-3 by the Stormers at Newlands at the weekend.

The Highlanders' All Black centre Ma'a Nonu has been slapped with a three-week ban for a spear tackle.

Mys moved back into first place in the rugby365 prediction challenge.

New Zealand added the World Cup Sevens title to their World Series crown in Moscow on Sunday.

Australia's Kurtley Beale said he knew how B&I Lions superboot Leigh Halfpenny felt after missing a long-range kick which could have won the series.

Robbie Deans predicted a big future for Christian Lealiifano after he climbed off the canvas to kick the Wallabies to a series-levelling 16-15 win over the B&I Lions.

The deciding Test of a gripping series between Australia and the British & Irish Lions could be deprived of two of the most influential players.

On the afternoon of Friday 21 June the SACS 1st XV boarded a bus for Paarl in gloomy conditions. They were warmly greeted by the kind folk at Paarl Gimnasium and settled into their hostel.

The B&I Lions paid the price for excessive caution and a lack of forward power in a 15-16 second Test defeat to Australia.

Highlanders and All Black midfielder Ma'a Nonu will have to answer to a SANZAR judicial officer or his act of foul play at the weekend.

Western Province were the team that fared best at the LSEN Craven Week just ended in Uitenhage.

Jarrad Hoeata of the Highlanders has been charged to appear before a SANZAR judicial hearing.

Crusaders centre Robbie Fruean will undergo heart surgery, but he could return to the game again.

The Stormers scored three tries to claim a 28-3 victory over the Cheetahs in their clash at Newlands on Saturday.

The South African Sevens team did not concede a single point at the World Cup in Moscow on Saturday to finish as top qualifier.

The Bulls scored six tries in a comfortable 48-18 victory over the Kings at Loftus Versveld on Saturday.

Wallabies head coach Robbie Deans says results don't get much bigger than their series saving win over the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne.

Sam Warburton is going to turn the third Test in Sydney on Saturday into the 2013 British and Irish Lions 'Cup Final' down under.

Having stared down a series defeat, the Wallabies are confident of taking valuable momentum into the decider in Sydney.

Having benefitted from a missed kick last week, the British and Irish Lions saw the other side of that situation in Melbourne.

A last-minute try from Riaan Viljoen saw the Sharks squeeze out a 22-20 win over the Blues in Durban on Saturday.

If only. That is the story of the British and Irish Lions, after going down by a single point to Australia.

One point and a penalty that dropped short. That was the margin - as Australia kept alive the series.

The Wallabies scored the only try of the match to snatch a dramatic 16-15 victory over the British and Irish Lions and level the series.

The Crusaders kept their composure to record a 40-12 bonus-point victory over a 14-man Highlanders team in Dunedin on Saturday.  

Mako Vunipola is hoping to wreck Ben Alexander's plans for a 50th Wallaby cap celebration when the British and Irish Lions chase a  series win in Melbourne.

Captain Keegan Daniel admits the coachless Sharks will be desperate to put behind them a forgettable few weeks.

South Africa started their Mission Moscow campaign in impressive fashion on Day One of the Sevens World Cup.

With a narrow victory over the Blue Bulls in Bela-Bela on the last day of the Under-13 Craven Week, Western Province ended with the best results of the tournament.

Constraints of the international calendar are to blame for the All Blacks' absence of Test matches against neighbouring Pacific Island teams.

Will Genia called on the backs-to-the-wall Wallabies to express themselves and have a crack at the B&I Lions.

Cardiff Blues will welcome a mix of experienced and promising youngsters to their 2013/14 squad.

The Chiefs earned a tough 34-22 bonus-point victory over a willing Hurricanes side in Hamilton on Friday to go to the top of the Super Rugby standings.  

Rob Howley warned the B&I Lions to put the Wallabies 'to bed' and not endure his nightmare memories of losing a series in Australia from a position of strength.

A court sentenced Welshman Craig Mitchell to a suspended six month jail term for an unprovoked pub assault after a B&I Lions game.

James Horwill said he remains focused on Saturday's crucial second Test against the B&I Lions, despite the IRB's latest attack on him.

The British and Irish Lions are poised to secure their first series in 16 years while the Wallabies must win Saturday's pivotal second Test in Melbourne.

There will be a friendly and familiar face waiting to greet the 'Sea of Red' in Melbourne.

All Black great Richie McCaw is "raring to go" after sitting out six months in a bid to prolong his career.

All Black wing Hosea Gear will play in his 100th Super Rugby game when the Highlanders take on the Crusaders in Dunedin on Saturday.

The Bulls scrum may be seen as the team's soft underbelly, but the men from Pretoria are by no means weak in the set pieces.

The stage is set for a ‘super’ Saturday of note as all five South African teams will be in action on home soil.

The Springbok Sevens team had an emotional capping ceremony on Thursday hours before the start of the Rugby World Cup Sevens.

Christian Lealiifano said he was looking forward to lasting more than 30 seconds playing for the Wallabies against the B&I Lions in Melbourne.

Former Wales prop Craig Mitchell is set to spend a night in jail in Australia.

The one is a South African singer, songwriter and entertainer. The other entertains on the rugby field.

Coach Robbie Deans said it was not the "best practice" for Wallabies James O'Connor and Kurtley Beale to be out until the early hours.

Australia's second most capped front-row forward Benn Robinson has re-signed with Australian Rugby for a further three years.  

South Africa's domestic rugby season will go up a gear on Friday as the national First Division kicks off.

The IRB has dropped a major bomb by insisting that Australian captain James Horwill face a new disciplinary hearing.

New Zealand will be aiming to translate their world-beating form on the IRB World Series circuit into a title tilt at the World Cup Sevens in Moscow.

Andrew James and Louis Ludik will link up in the midfield for the Sharks in their clash with the Blues at Kings Park this weekend.

There were some fiercely contested matches on the third and final day of the Cape Schools Week held at Paarl Gimnasium.

Day Two of the Cape Schools Week at Paarl Gimnasium saw the teams battling some tough conditions, which made running rugby quite a challenge.

It  was the last day of the 2013 Craven Week, played at Hoërskool Warmbad in Bela-Bela.

Sam Warburton said he is urging his British and Irish Lions team to finish off the Wallabies in the second Test and wrap up the series.

All Blacks Keven Mealamu and Rene Ranger will start on the bench for the Blues in their clash with the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has named an All Black-laden bench for his team's classic Southern Derby.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee believes that the Cheetahs are so much more than just Willie Le Roux, with a number of other Springboks to look out for.

Seasoned loose forward Dewald Potgieter is the letter-perfect replacement for injured Bulls captain Pierre Spies.

B&I Lions coach Warren Gatland rung the changes for Saturday's crucial second Test against the Wallabies, beefing up his pack.

The Wallabies made two enforced changes for the must-win second Test against the B&I Lions in Melbourne on Saturday.

The BlitzBokke have hit the ground running in Moscow in preparation for the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens this weekend.

With the June Test break behind us and the Australian teams out of action, Super Rugby gets underway again with two New Zealand derbies.

Wales hooker Huw Bennett has been forced to retire due to an Achilles injury.

France centre Yannick Jauzion announced on Wednesday that he is calling time on his rugby career.

B&I Lions coach Warren Gatland believes Saturday's potential series clinching Test in Melbourne will be controlled by 'the No.1 referee in the world'.

Thursday is the third and last day of the Under-13 Craven Week and then Bela-Bela will regain its usual quiet.

The Cheetahs, requiring one win from their two remaining league matches, will adopt a low risk win-at-all-cost approach to their encounter with the Stormers.

England Sevens coach Ben Ryan recalls the bitterness and disappointment he felt when they lost in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in 2009.

SARU will implement a new set of experimental Laws in all local competitions from Friday.

Manu Tuilagi did everything he could against the Melbourne Rebels to prove he's over his shoulder injury and ready to face Australia in the second Test in Melbourne.

The ARU confirmed the roof will be closed for Saturday's second Test against the B&I Lions at the Docklands stadium in Melbourne.

British and Irish Lions kicking coach Neil Jenkins is working on his job security while turning up the heat on Australia's goalkickers ahead of the second Test.

French international centre Yannick Jauzion announced that was calling time on his playing career.

Deon Fourie, who will once again wear the No.7 jersey, takes over the Stormers captaincy.

Experienced Springbok loose forward Dewald Potgieter will captain the Bulls in the absence of injured skipper Pierre Spies.

Troubled Wallaby Kurtley Beale stayed sober, despite 'partying' with Wallaby teammate James O'Connor till the early hours of the morning.

The Sharks confirmed that Grant Bashford and Hugh-Reece Edwards will take charge of the team for the remainder of the Super Rugby season.

Tim Nanai-Williams makes his return to the Chiefs side at centre for their derby match against the Hurricanes in Hamilton on Friday.

Two of the newer All Blacks, hooker Dane Coles and lock Jeremy Thrush, have re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, their Hurricanes franchise and Wellington province.

The Cheetahs have thrown their Springboks straight back into the mix for their must-win clash with the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

The Hurricanes head to Hamilton on Friday to take on the Chiefs with two new faces in the back three.

Wallaby back Pat McCabe has been ruled out for the rest of the year, after sustaining a neck injury during the 21-23 loss to the B&I Lions.

The LSEN Crane Week starts in Uitenhage on Monday this week with matches on 24, 25 and 27 June 2013.

Rebels wing Lachlan Mitchell has been suspended for one match, after being found guilty of a dangerous lifting tackle on B&I Lions wing Simon Zebo.

The Under-13 Craven Week delivered another gripping day of action at Warmbad Hoërskool in Bela-Bela on Tuesday.

Sale Sharks wing Mark Cueto has confirmed that he will retire after the upcoming Premiership season.

The Southern Kings will be without captain Luke Watson for the remainder of their Super Rugby campaign.

John Plumtree has left the Sharks with immediate effect, following a meeting on Tuesday to resolve the termination of his contract.

Felipe Contepomi has been included in a 30-man Pumas squad set to travel to the United States to prepare for the Rugby Championship.

Baby Bok coach Dawie Theron feels they laid a solid foundation in this year’s Junior World Championship that will lead to future success.

Warren Gatland was a happy man after the British and Irish Lions completed their mid-week schedule with a comprehensive victory over the Melbourne Rebels.

With Pierre Spies out for the season, fit-again Ryan Kankowski has got everything to play for in the next few weeks.

Bismarck du Plessis insists the boardroom issues at the Sharks are not a concern as the team prepare to resume their Super Rugby campaign.

Michaelhouse's spirited second-half comeback was not enough to beat an impressive Hilton side as they went down 43-34 in Balgowan on Saturday.

Former Wallaby Phil Waugh feels that having George Smith involved in the matchday 23 for the second Test against the Lions can only be beneficial to their cause.

The British and Irish Lions scored five tries on their way to a comfortable 35-0 victory over the Rebels in Melbourne on Tuesday.  

Tuesday was the second day of the Under-13 Craven Week taking place in Bela-Bela.