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Jason Woodward has been ruled out of what would have been his final match for the Melbourne Rebels before returning to his homeland of New Zealand.  

We pause to reflect on all those players who will be leaving Super Rugby.

All Black and World Cup-winning scrumhalf Piri Weepu's departure from New Zealand to the Premiership in England has been confirmed.

Jan de Koning looks at Saturday's action in Super Rugby's final round of league action before the play-offs commence.

SARU has announced a series of international clashes for South Africa's school boy teams in August.

The Lions and Cheetahs will be involved in their own 'final' when they meet at Ellis Park on Saturday. Jan de Koning reports.

World Cup-winning All Black scrumhalf Piri Weepu will join English Premiership club London Welsh at the end of the Super Rugby season.

It is the final pool round of Super Rugby with plenty of mouth-watering clashes that will determine the fate of multiple teams.

Unbeaten log leaders Griquas return to Currie Cup Premier Division qualifying action on Saturday when they host the Falcons.

Are we on the verge of retrogression - or at least to the days before 1892 when deciding a match could take a long time, years in one notorious case?

Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White has a simple message to his team: 'Beat the Stormers, no matter what it takes.'

All Black flyhalf Beauden Barrett has resolved a tug-of-war between two New Zealand Super Rugby teams by re-signing with the Hurricanes.

Johan Ackermann has promoted Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies to the starting line-up ahead of newly-capped Bok, Marnitz Boshoff.

Friday was the last day of the Academy Week being played at HTS Drostdy in chilly Worcester.

Alistair Hargreaves has been appointed as the new Saracens captain. The Springbok lock forward succeeds Steve Borthwick, who retired at the end of last season

On the last day of the Grant Khomo Week played in Pretoria, unbeaten Western Province beat hitherto unbeaten Blue Bulls in the  last match oif the day.

Israel Folau has been ruled out of Saturday’s showdown with the Reds with the fullback suffering from a corked thigh.

Liam Gill stands to earn his 50th cap from the bench this weekend, after being released from Australian Sevens camp to take on the Waratahs.

Scott Fuglistaller has been named as the fifth Rebels captain for the franchise's final match of the season, against the Bulls on Friday.

Head coach Todd Blackadder has made just one change to his team to face the Highlanders this Saturday night. 

After two days of the SARU Girls' Under-16 tournament, being played at Glenwood High School in Durban, there are just four unbeaten teams - Boland, Border, Eastern Province and Western Province, all coastal teams.

Frans Steyn has moved into the flyhalf position with Paul Jordaan recovering from injury to take his No.12 jersey in a strong Sharks team.

Ben Smith will miss the Highlanders game against the Crusaders as he continues to recover from a leg infection that saw him hospitalised for three days.

The Force will be looking for a top six finish when they face the Brumbies in the final round of the Super Rugby regular season on Friday.

The Brumbies called in the cavalry, with six experienced players returning for Friday's do or die Super Rugby encounter with the Force.

Jan de Koning takes a look at Friday's games in Super Rugby's final round of league action.

Owen Williams has been transferred to the Rookwood Hospital in Cardiff as the Wales centre continues to recover from a serious neck injury.

The Lions are determined to give their veteran Springbok lock Franco van der Merwe a fitting farewell on Saturday. Jan de Koning reports.

Gio Aplon will play his last game for the Stormers against the Sharks this weekend, and he is hoping Cheslin Kolbe will take the baton from him.

London Welsh further strengthened their front row resources for the challenge of the Premiership, signing Argentinean loosehead prop Pablo Henn.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke spoke to Jan de Koning about the criticism levelled at him over his selection policies.

The Stormers have made just one change to their starting line-up for Saturday's final Super Rugby match of 2014.

The Rebels need to register their first-ever victory at Loftus Versfeld this weekend if they are to have any chance of avoiding last place this season.

It's the last day of the 2014 Grant Khomo Under-16 tournament in Pretoria on 10 July 2014, and Ruhan Meiring of South Western Districts will referee the last match, traditionally the most prestigious appointment of the tournament.

Brumbies scrumhalf Nic White will reach his 50th cap this Friday, when the Brumbies take on the Force in Canberra.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has made only one change to his starting line-up for Friday's Super Rugby crunch encounter with the Blues in Auckland.

The Blues will be without veteran All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock and captain Luke Braid for their crunch match against the Chiefs on Friday.

Here are some highlights fromKeven Mealamu's 150 matches for the Blues!

The Border Under-13 rugby squad recently enjoyed a highly successful national Under-13 Coca Cola Youth Week, winning three of the four matches played.

In the main match on the third and final day of the Grant Khomo Under-16 Week at TUT in Pretoria on Thursday, Western Province and the Blue Bulls meet.

Lwazi Mvovo has admitted he is feeling burnt-out after playing 14 games in a row for the Sharks, as well as being involved with the Springboks.

Hard as it is to believe, there is just one Test match this week, an Elgon Cup match between neighbours Kenya and Uganda.

Brumbies loose forward Lachlan McCaffrey has signed up with the London Welsh as they re-enter the Premiership.

Any hopes of a dramatic return for Heinrich Brüssow have been squashed, meaning the Cheetahs will retain their winning formula for the last match of the season.

The Chiefs title hopes are still alive as they face the Blues on Friday, the equation is simple - win to progress.

The match between Eastern Province and the Pumas on Day Two of the Grant Khomo Week for Under-16 teams in Pretoria was a thriller.

The SA LSEN team opened Day 2 of the Academy Week being played at HTS Drostdy in Worcester with a huge win over Border Country Districts.

The Bulls have decided to give some of their less experienced players a run in their last match of the season against the Rebels in Pretoria.

The SARU Girls Under-16 Rugby Week started on Monday, 7 July 2014 at Glenwood High School in Durban with a massive win for South Western Districts.

South African Under-20 wing Sergeal Petersen may be high up on the Cheetahs' wish-list, but they are a long way off on a formal agreement.

James Slipper has hit out against the Reds' detractors who think that the Queenslanders are simply going through the motions as their season peters out.

Popular Chiefs prop Ben Tameifuna has recommitted to the franc hise for the 2015 season.

All Black Ben Smith's immediate playing future remains uncertain, with the Highlanders fullback still hospitalised in Sydney.

The Sharks are currently locked in a battle for second place against the Crusaders as they go into their last league game of the season.

The 26 teams taking part in the Academy Week at HTS Drostdy in Worcester have their fixtures for Day 2 with Eastern Province and KwaZulu-Natal in the main match.

The organisers of the Grant Khomo Week being played at TUT Stadium in Pretoria have announced the fixtures for Day 2.

The Stormers will want to be another stumbling block for the Sharks as they look to finish off Super Rugby on a roll.

Blues back Pita Ahki is the only Super Rugby representative that the New Zealand Sevens team will take to the Commonwealth Games.

After Six Days of their Interprovincial schools championship at Riverview, Australia chose a schools team to tour New Zealand with matches against Fiji School, New Zealand Barbarians and New Zealand schools.

Deon Fourie, who limped off against the Bulls on the weekend, is the only major concern for the Stormers as they look to host the Sharks on Saturday.

There was a big range of impressive performers this week with only the Bulls and Hurricanes not making it into rugby365's famous Team of the Week.

Renowned kicking coach Vlok Cilliers has joined the Western Province coaching set-up, returning to Newlands where he spent his playing career.

The Bulls have walked away from their game with the Stormers not only with an injury to their pride, but also some bumps and bruises 

Western Province, who did so well at the 2013 Grant Khomo Week started with a bang in 2014 as they kicked off the week on Monday in Pretoria.

The Reds face one of their most important games of the season this weekend even though the play-offs have already being decided for them

Rebels captain Scott Higginbotham has been suspended for their last game of the season against the Bulls after receiving his third yellow card of the season against the Lions.

The Academy Week kicked off at HTS Drostdy in Worcester on Monday, 7 July 2017.

Reds flank Liam Gill is hoping that his playing for Australia in the Sevens at the Commonwealth games will strengthen his Wallaby claims.  

Grant Khomo has given his name to the national Under-16 week which starts in Pretoria on Monday, 7 July 2014. He was a great all-round sportsman.

Japan's record 10-game winning streak will be given a stern test when the Asian champions face the Maori All Blacks in two matches this November.

The Waratahs have made a strong statement by securing the top of the table but that is not enough for coach Michael Cheika

Nick Cummins shock call to walk away from the Wallabies has been revealed as a passionate move for his families health.

With one round left before the Super Rugby play-offs there are nine teams who have a chance of cracking the top six.

The Leopards romped to an impressive 70-25 win over the Griffons in their Currie Cup Qualifier at Profert Olën Park in Potchefstroom on Saturday.

The Highlanders could be without influential All Blacks fullback and co-captain Ben Smith for their final round showdown with the Crusaders.

Western Force loose forward Hugh McMeniman has been suspended for a week after striking Ben Lucas with his knee in his teams 40-20 victory over the Reds.

Namibia qualified for a fifth consecutive Rugby World Cup after crushing African qualifying tournament hosts Madagascar 89-10

Allister Coetzee says his side's 16-0 victory over the Bulls at Newlands on Saturday was one of their best performances of the season.

After three playing days at the Independent Schools Rugby Festival, hosted this year by Michaelhouse, the hosts Michaelhouse and St Andrew's School of Bloemfontein won all three of their matches. St David's of Inanda won two and drew one.

The results we have this week are from two festivals - the second day of Cambridge's Rugby Festival in East London and the three days of the Independent Schools Rugby Festival at Michaelhouse.

Ma'a Nonu's return and confirmation of Beauden Barrett's decision to stay put are set to counter the fallout if the Hurricanes don't make the play-offs  

Cheetahs captain Adriaan Strauss lauded his team's efforts in their 27-20 victory over the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

The Waratahs came alive in the second half against the Highlanders in Sydney on Sunday as they defeated the New Zealanders 44-16

The Cheetahs scored three tries on their way to a 27-20 victory over the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.  

The Stormers recorded a convincing 16-0 victory over the Bulls at Newlands to completely extinguish the visitors' play-off hopes.

Reds coach Richard Graham is desperate for them to repay the faith of their fans by beating their old foes the Waratahs in their final game.

Hugh McMeniman of the Force has been cited for alleged foul play during his team's win over the Reds in Perth on Saturday.

The Lions have served some humble pie by producing their best-ever season after a year in the Super Rugby wilderness.

A late burst from the Force saw them secure a vital 30-20 victory over the Reds in Perth and keep their play-off hopes alive.

Rebels captain Scott Higginbotham  is to appear before a SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer after receiving a third yellow card this season.

The Crusaders were forced to come from behind to secure a 21-13 victory over a determined Blues side in Christchurch on Saturday.

Three National Youth Weeks start on Monday - the Academy Week in Worcester, the Grant Khomo Week in Pretoria and the Girls Under-16 Week in Durban. (HTS Middelburg). Here are some details.

Bagging their sixth victory of this year's Super Rugby competition with a 34-17 defeat of the Rebels,  the Lions turned in their best season in the competition.

Exeter University student Luke Treharne is the surprise inclusion in the Wales Sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

In the main match on the final day of the 2014 Under-13 Craven Week played at Glenwood High School in Durban, Western Province beat Border and so were the only team to win all their matches.

American flyer Carlin Isles has left the Glasgow Warriors and returned home to the USA to focus on earning selection for the 2016 Olympic Sevens.

Last week Schalk Burger and Victor Matfield were golf partners, but this weekend they will be enemies when they lead their teams at Newlands.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske knows that his team must match the Sharks physically if they are to have any hope of beating Jake White's side in Bloemfontein.

Three young Springboks, centre Jan Serfontein, flyhalf Handre Pollard and prop Marcel van der Merwe have extended their contracts with the Bulls.  

The Chiefs beat the Hurricanes 24-16 in Hamilton on Friday to keep their slim hopes of making the play-offs and defending their Super Rugby title alive.

Wallabies and Western Force wing Nick Cummins has been granted an early release from his contract to play in Japan at the end of the Super Rugby season.

The Australian Schoolboy Championships starts this week at St Ignatius Riverview in Sydney.

It is a weekend for BIG north-south Super Rugby derbies, both in New Zealand and South Africa. Jan de Koning reports.

On Monday, the Academy Week in Worcester, the Grant Khomo Week in Pretoria and the  SARU Girls Under-16 Week at Glenwood High School in Durban all start.

Wednesday was a rest day at the LSEN Craven Week in Potchefstroom. But on Thursday they were back in action.

The fixtures for the fourth and final day of the Under-13 Craven Week talking place at Glenwood High School in Durban pit the two dominant teams against each other in the main match.

We let the men in the middle take centre stage.

On the second day of the Independent Schools Rugby Festival, Michaelhouse again were high-scoring winners.

World Cup-winning Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez will be sidelined for the remainder of the year.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke spoke to Jan de Koning about his team's trip to Newlands on Saturday for the big north-south derby.

The Leopards return to action this week in the Currie Cup Qualifying competition and will be aiming to close the gap on log leaders Griquas with a good result.

Super Rugby returns in earnest this weekend with a full set of fixtures on the cards!  

The Indepenedent Schools Rugby Festival started at Michaelhouse on Wednesday.

After a day of rest, the Under-13 Craven Week went enthusiastically ahead at Glenwood High School on Thursday.

Rebels' head coach Tony McGahan has made four changes to the starting lineup from last weekend's 36-20 loss to the Reds.

The Highlanders have named an unchanged team from the one that defeated the Chiefs 29-25 in an exhilarating game at Forsyth Barr Stadium last Friday.

Samu Kerevi will make his run-on debut for the Reds, in one of three changes to the starting team ahead of this weekend’s clash against the Force

New Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard has been handed the responsibility of directing the Bulls' play against the Stormers on Saturday.

Nick Cummins returns to his favoured left wing position after a neck niggle kept him out of last weekend's match.

Kieran Read, Dan Carter, Israel Dagg and Nemani Nadolo all return to the starting line-up for the Crusaders this weekend when they take on the Blues. 

Kenya moved closer to a first World Cup appearance by outplaying hosts Madagascar 34-0 at a qualifying tournament in Antananarivo.

Keven Mealamu will become the first player to reach the remarkable milestone of 150 games for the Blues when he runs out to face the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.

As expected Sharks boss Jake White has rested a number of his overworked Springboks, with Frans Steyn's selection the most significant this week.

In the home straight, do-or-die, must-win. Those are all the clichés bandied. Jan de Koning looks at Friday's Super Rugby matches.

Some pundits feel that Marnitz Boshoff's meteoric to the Green and Gold club was destined to happen - not if, but when!

Bok Sevens flyer Seabelo Senatla was only meant to start his career at Newlands in the Currie Cup, but he has jumped the gun slightly.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské wasted no time in rushing back all his available Springboks for the Super Rugby clash against the Sharks.

Veteran Springbok Schalk Burger will captain the Stormers against the Bulls and SA Sevens speedster Seabelo Senatla is on debut.

Well this is one way of getting people to switch their phones to silent!

Edinburgh revealed the signing of powerful and athletic Sharks lock Anton Bresler, on a three-year deal.

All Black Beauden Barrett may be in the market, but he is definitely not on the Blues' wishlist.

The reason for Laurie Fisher's decision to turn his back on the Brumbies has been confirmed - he will coach English Premiership club Gloucester.

Imanol Harinordoquy may be nearing the end of a glittering career, but an off-season move to Toulouse from Biarritz has left him feeling like a schoolboy.

The Sharks may play both their remaining league matches on the road, but victory in both could secure them a home run in the play-offs.

Hard-working Western Force flank Angus Cottrell has re-committed to the Perth side for another two years through until 2016.  

Japanese international hooker Shota Horie has agreed to fresh terms with the Rebels, signing a one-year contract extension.

An injury crisis at hooker means Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett was unable to finalise his team for their crunch encounter with the Chiefs.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie made several changes to his team to play the Hurricanes in their final home game of the season.

Day 2 of the Craven Week for Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) went ahead at Olin Park in Potchefstroom on Tuesday, 1 July.

Super Rugby is getting close to the knock-out stages and in Madagascar there are the crucial World Cup Qualifiers.

The main match for Thursday will be between Eastern Cape Rivals, Border and Eastern Province.

Three weeks after having captained Western Province in a pre-season friendly, flyhalf Gary van Aswegen will make his debut for the Eastern Province Kings.

Bulls loose forward Deon Stegmann will return to the playing field next week.

Reports that Cheetahs captain and hooker Adriaan Strauss has signed for the Bulls may be a case of 'jumping the gun'.

Handre Pollard is not your typical Bulls flyhalf and when he is in control, the Bulls become a different creature all together.

There are two Festivals to come, one in the Swartland of the Boland and one in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs.

Chiefs assistant coach Wayne Smith dismissed the notion that the two-time champions are a team on the decline.

On the second day of the Under-13 Craven Week being played in Durban, the Blue Bulls and Free State lost again, this time to South Western Districts and to Pumas.

The Lions most experienced player, Franco van der Merwe, has been thrust straight back into action after a severe ankle injury in Round Six.

Scrumhalf general Fourie du Preez will miss the Springboks' entire Rugby Championship campaign due to an ankle injury.

The Rugby Festival organised by Cambrifdge High School of East London, ended on Monday, the second playting day.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika named experienced loose forward Stephen Hoiles in the place of injured flank Dave Dennis.

Rebels coach Tony McGahan is confident his charges can secure a historic first win on foreign soil during their 'African safari'.

Pride is a small factor for the Stormers as they look to round off their season on a high.  

The Sharks may have dropped to second on the Super Rugby standings, but they have not given up on a first-place finish.

For the second time this year Hilton and Michaelhouse met in their famous derby, this time at Hilton. Again Michaelhouse won, this time 39-12. This report is from Michaelhouse.

Auckland Grammar and King's College face-off with their traditional haka.

The organisers have taken into account Day One's performances and produced the fixtures for Day Two at the Under-13 Craven Week in Durban.

The Craven week for  Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) started at Olïn Park in Potchefstroom on Monday.

Having seen off the Welsh and Scots, Victor Matfield is being thrust straight back into Super Rugby as he takes over the captaincy for the Bulls.

With the June Tests having come and gone, it was time for rugby365's esteemed panel of selectors to put their thinking hats on.

The Eastern Province and Border Craven Week sides will meet in a friendly as a curtainraiser on Friday afternoon at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will not play any Super Rugby for the Stormers this year after suffering a new injury setback with a broken toe.

Owen Williams, who sustained significant neck and spinal injuries during the inaugural World Club 10s in Singapore, has returned home to Wales

The Australasians had full rights to the Super Rugby competition this week, with the South Africans on a bye and busy with Bok duty.

The Waratahs have quietly sneaked to the top of the Super Rugby standings and are suddenly fancied to win their maiden title.

The Under-13 Crabven Week kicked off at Glenwood High School in Durban.

Jake White has hinted at a bold strategy to rest his returning Springboks with the Sharks having sewn up the conference already.

Super Rugby is getting close to the knock-out stages and in Madagascar there are the crucial World Cup Qualifiers.

The Crusaders coaching staff have a few interesting posers ahead of their Super Rugby crunch match with the Blues on Saturday.

Cai Griffiths has re-signed with the welsh region and is looking to add to his 123 regional appearances from two prior spells in the black jersey.

Highlights of the Blues' epic 40-14 victory over the Western Force.

Jan de Koning reports on the prospects of a four-nations Rugby Championship style tournament for juniors.

The Hurricanes will continue to sweat on their long list of injured players, with just two rounds of Super Rugby league action remaining.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer reveals what his highlights were in an eight-try, 55-6, demolition of Scotland.

Fourie du Preez has been added to an alarmingly long list of injured Springbok players, ahead of the Rugby Championship

Rookie Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard spoke about the roller coaster ride he's been on in the past month.

Lots of schools have closed their doors and headed for holidays. As a result we have few results this week.

The Brumbies have been humiliated by the Waratahs at the weekend, but captain Ben Mowen believes they are still firmly in the play-off hunt.

On Saturday, while the Springboks were beating the Scots, there was a Bondedag in Northvaal at which teams warmed up for Craven Week with a succession of demanding matches.

Scotland coach Vern Cotter said must they take to heart the lessons learnt from their 49-point drubbing at the hands of South Africa.

Lots of schools have closed their doors and headed for holidays. As a result we have few results this week.

Griquas took another giant leap towards regaining their place in the top echelon of the domestic game in South Africa.

Stephen Larkham will stay on with the Brumbies, but Laurie Fisher has decided to end his stay with the Canberra franchise.

The Waratahs may have moved to the top of the Super Rugby standings, but they will be withoout the services of captain Dave Dennis for the rest of their campaign.

Kenya upset Namibia and Zimbabwe walloped hosts Madagascar on Saturday as the struggle to represent Africa at the 2015 World Cup began.

The impressive performance of a number of young stars against Scotland has given Heyneke Meyer some serious selection headaches.

South Africa have blown the Scottish away as the young guns of South Africa impress and give the coach something to think about.

The Scots have been brought crashing down after winning three games on tour by a powerful, young Springbok team.

The Springboks scored eight unanswered tries in an emphatic 55-6 demolition of a weakened Scotland side in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.  

A stunning opening assault from the Blues powered them to a 40-14 win over the Western Force in their Super Rugby clash in Perth on Saturday

The Craven Week for Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) starts at Olïn Park in Potchefstroom on Monday, 30 July 2014 and ends on 3 July 2014.

The Waratahs have blown away the Brumbies 39-8 with a dominant display securing a bonus point to go top of the table.

The Hurricanes have held off the Crusaders, who came back from a poor first half to just fall short of the home team by seven points victory, finishing 16-9.

Crusaders wing Nemani Nadolo scored a hat-trick as Fiji smashed Cook Islands 108-6 to book themselves into Pool A along side England.

Australia were not 'appreciably better' with James O'Connor and struggling Super Rugby team the Reds should look elsewhere according to Eddie Jones

The Under-13 Craven Week will be played at Glenwood High School in Durban. It starts on 30 June 2014 and ends on 4 July 2014.

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph paid tribute to the maturity of his side in their narrow Super Rugby victory over the Chiefs on Friday.

The Reds have produced their best performance of the season, blitzing the Rebels 36-20 in a thrilling nine-try Super Rugby clash.

Victor Matfield has a simple message to all the rookies in the Springbok team: 'Show you deserve to be there!'

As time marches on a historic rugby relic slowly degrades into history

The Reds ended a five-match losing streak on the road when they beat the Rebels 36-20 in their Super Rugby Round 17 encounter on Friday.

All Blacks scrumhalf Andy Ellis has joined the growing exodus to Japan, after it was confirmed he will play for club the Kobelco Steelers.

Ryno Combrinck, the director of rugby at Michaelhouse, who are the hosts of this year Independent Schools Rugby Festival, writes on the festival, its history and philosophy.

The Highlanders ended the Chiefs' dream of a hat-trick of Super Rugby titles, when they beat them 29-25 in Dunedin on Friday.

SANZAR will introduce a strengthened concussion test for players in Super Rugby, in line with moves made by the IRB.

Scotland may be looking for some 'continuity' on their mid-year tour, but they are cautious of South Africa's fearful finishing power.

It's hard to get enthusiastic about this match - weakened South Africa against weak and further depleted  Scotland.

In Part Four of his interview with SA U20 coach Dawie Theron, Jan de Koning finds out how many of the class of 2014 will be back for more.

SACS had the pleasure of hosting DF Malan High School on Thursday. DF Malan brought five teams to SACS on a cold and wet winter's afternoon for friendly fixtures.

South Africa may be ranked second behind New Zealand on the IRB list of Test nations, but they remain a formidable foe.

The Griquas will be aiming to stretch their lead on top of the Currie Cup qualifying table.

Adam Ashe will become the seventh new cap of Scotland's mid-year tour when he takes to the field against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

One of South Africa's favourite sons will return to the Springbok starting line-up for Saturday's Test against Scotland.

Edinburgh's backline resources for the new season were boosted with the signing of Highlanders utility back Phil Burleigh.

Super Rugby returns to us after a three week absence, but it will just be the Australasians who take to the field.

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie believes Joe Tomane will soon be back in the selection frame for the national team.

Steven Luatua returns to the starting line-up for the Blues as he looks to impress against the Western Force in Perth on Saturday

The Western Force will welcome back six players from injury for Saturday’s encounter against the Blues at the NIB Stadium.

Ruaidhri Murphy will make his first appearance as a hooker on Saturday when the Brumbies travel to Sydney to take on the Waratahs. 

Conrad Smith's injury while playing for the All Blacks gives lock Jeremy Thrush an opportunity to impress with the leadership role.

Australian under-20s captain Sean McMahon and Jack Debreczeni will run out for the Rebels when they face the Reds at AAMI Park on Friday.

Teboho Mohoje offers coach Heyneke Meyer more than just food for thought as he continues his meteoric rise - a ball carrier, a tackler and a line-out option.

The Crusaders have named both Dan Carter and Kieran Read on their bench for what could be a tantalising match against the Hurricanes in Wellington.

All three of head coach Jamie Joseph's All Blacks have been thrown straight back into the starting line-up to face the Chiefs in Dunedin.

Super Rugby resumes on Friday - with just the Australasian teams in action, because South Africa face Scotland in a Test.

On Saturday the gentlemen of Michaelhouse go smoothly down from their height to play the men of Hilton at their most beautiful school.

Heyneke Meyer, in explaining the selection of Handré Pollard, said the youngster must show he 'deserves' to go to the World Cup next year.

Wales centre Owen Williams suffered a potential career-ending injury at the weekend.

The 17th biennial Independent Schools Rugby Festival takes place this year at Michaelhouse in the Midlands of KwaZulu Natal

Cambridge High School of East London, founded in 1879, hosts its annual Sports Festival over the weekend.

There is always something to discuss after a rugby Test match, especially one as thrilling as the clash between the Springboks and Wales in Nelspruit.

Veteran Scotland flyhalf Dan Parks has announced that he will retire from the game.

Brumbies old hands Ben Alexander and Scott Fardy are both preparing for what shapes as the biggest game of the season.

There are five debutants in the Springbok squad to face Scotland in Port Elizabeth, with 14 changes from the match-day 23 that edged Wales.

Tell us which you think is the ugliest Super Rugby jersey ever!

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie confirmed the return of midfielder Robbie Fruean, naming him at outside centre in the team to play the Highlanders.

Wales prop Samson Lee was slapped with a five-week ban for his ugly headbutt on South African lock Flip van der Merwe.

Former Stormers flank Tyrone Holmes could make his Test debut against the country of his birth when the Springboks face Scotland in Port Elizabeth.

Reds coach Richard Graham made just one change to the starting team to face the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

New Zealand remain the benchmark in international rugby, with their famed 'pace and power' simply too much for most teams.

This past Saturday saw the finals for Big Schools B teams in Mpumalanga and semifinals for the A Teams.

There simply is no greater contest in Rugby Union than when South African and New Zealand go head-to-head.

Bismarck du Plessis is set to lead the charge for the Springbok forwards as they come up against the Scottish breakdown kings.

Still there are schools not playing for various reasons, which means that there was not a lot of movement in the last Top 20 before the school holidays.

Speaking on behalf of black players, Cosatu in the Western Cape has come out in firm support of quotas in rugby and other sporting codes.

The Sharks have resumed training without the services of their Springboks for the final two rounds of Super Rugby, bar two notable exceptions. 

Heyneke Meyer has not tasted defeat at the hands of a northern hemisphere rival in three years and John McFarland is not prepared to let that record slip

Loosehead prop Benn Robinson will become the joint second most-capped Waratahs player of all time when he runs out to face the Brumbies in Sydney on Saturday.

Crusaders flank George Whitelock will move to Japan to play for the Panasonic Wild Knights at the end of this year's Super Rugby season.    

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw will miss the Crusaders' push for the Super Rugby play-offs after breaking a rib in the Test series against England.

A legal team is preparing to submit an official complaint to the IRB against SARU's proposed quota system, civil rights organisation AfriForum said on Monday.

Again we give, on a 'first come, first published' basis the results of all matches between schools from the Saturday.

The pressure may be on Heyneke Meyer to select more 'black African' players, but transformation is not the Springbok coach's responsibility.

John Dave Schickerling may only be 19, but he is already a giant of the game. Jan de Koning spoke to the Baby Bok lock.

Blue Bulls kicking coach Vlok Cilliers will take up an offer from the Western Province Rugby Union.

The International Rugby Board has made known the referees for SANZAR’s Championship in August. A new face amongst them is John Lacey of Ireland.

The Springbok team to face Scotland in Port Elizabeth will be very different from the one that edged Wales in Nelspruit, by necessity rather than design.

New Zealand, who again showed why they are the No.1 team in the world, dominate rugby365's famous weekly selection.

 Japan look well placed to make an impact at the World Cup after extending their winning run to 10 matches with a first-ever victory over Italy

Sharks rookie Stephan Lewies has been called up to the Springbok team ahead of South Africa's final June Test.

For the second time this year Michaelhouse's played St Charles, this time in Pietermaritzburg. Michaelhouse won 29-17.

Sonny-Bill Williams has returned to union, but here's the story leading up to it. 

Community Cup champions, Rustenburg, won their maiden international tournament in style when they beat Nigeria 86-10 to cap off an unbeaten Africa Cup campaign.

Glenwood were hosts to Kearsney on Saturday which did not prevent them from giving their visitors an 85-13 pasting.

rugby365 and Springbok sponsor Asics give our loyal readers a chance to win Test tickets for free.

The international window has slammed shut. The north has holidays and in the south Super Rugby starts up again.

The Sharks face allegations of maladministration from a report that will be presented to a senior employee on Monday.

rugby365 and Random House Struik are combining to give away five signed copies of retired referee Jonathan Kaplan's book.

Namibia have included seven foreign-based professionals in their squad to travel to Madagascar to compete in the final African World Cup qualifiers.

The Bulls have suffered another looseforward injury setback with Jacques du Plessis breaking his jaw in a physical encounter against Namibia.  

Bulls lock Paul Willemse is heading to France, after being overlooked for Springbok selection.

Robbie Fruean is set to return for the Chiefs after recovering from an astounding three heart surgeries.

Wallaby Liam Gill and Rebels flank Sean McMahon are all but certain starters for the Australian Sevens side in next month's Commonwealth Games.

The return of Super Rugby down-under is timeous for the Rebels with the return of Wallaby Luke Burgess and Nic Stirzaker from injury.

Dan Carter has played barely 120 minutes of club rugby since embarking on his sabbatical last November, but he has declared himself available for selection

A physically dominant St Andrew's ran rampant on their home pitch and beat Muir College 69-10.  St Andrew's were ahead 20-3 at the break.

Wynberg Boys’ High versus SACS is one of the oldest derby matches in the country and nowadays also a FNB Classic Clash. The match lived up to the occasion.

Rondebosch and Bishops met for the 176th time on a still, sunny Saturday in an FNB Classic Clash and this time Bishops won 52-14, but it was a strange match.

Jan de Koning chatted to South Africa Under-20 coach Dawie Theron about the call-up of Baby Bok captain Handré Pollard to the senior Springbok team.

Jannie du Plessis believes that the fire he saw in his team-mates eyes from the sideline would have gotten them to victory even without the controversial penalty try.

Philippe Saint-Andre has been complimentary of his players despite their series whitewash, but he has quickly criticised the Top 14 league as a parasite the national team.  

Samson Lee's fate will only be decided mid-week after the prop was cited for an alleged head-butt  

Heyneke Meyer has been given renewed confidence in his charges' character as they look ahead to the Championship and World Cup.

There were two Classic Clashes this weekend - both in the Cape Peninsula - as schools rugby got back into gear around the country .

Griquas remain the only unbeaten team in the Currie Cup qualifying rounds, while the Falcons registered their first victory

The controversial penalty try two minutes from time which condemned Wales to a heartbreaking 31-30 defeat has not been argued by Warren Gatland.

Israel Folau has caused a stir with indecision on his own future, stating that short-term sabbaticals could be an incentive to keep top players in Australia.

The United States Eagles put an end to a winless streak against Canada with a thrilling, 38-35 victory on home soil in California.   

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said that the 31-30 victory over Wales in Nelspruit on Saturday was his team's best since he started coaching them.

Welsh prop Samson Lee has been citedfor an alleged headbutt on Springbok lock Flip van der Merwe in Nelspruit on Saturday.  

Japan extended their record winning streak to 10 games with a nail-biting 26-23 victory over Italy on Saturday.

England came in for scathing criticism from their coaches after failing to measure up to the intensity of the All Blacks in Hamilton on Saturday.

Wales have only themselves to blame for not getting their first-ever win over the Springboks on South African soil.

The All Blacks will be out to claim the world record for consecutive Test victories outright when they face Australia in August.

Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard and experienced hooker Adriaan Strauss will join a depleted Springbok squad in Port Elizabeth.

South Africa used their get-out-of-jail-free cards for the year, all in one game.

A late penalty try saw the Springboks claim a dramatic 31-30 victory over Wales in a match dominated by the whistle of referee Steve Walsh in Nelspruit.

England fought hard in the second half, but there was no coming back after a devastating first half from the All Blacks in Hamilton on Saturday.

The All Blacks equalled the record for consecutive Tier One Test victories by securing a series whitewash with a 36-13 victory over England in Hamilton.

New Zealand equalled the world record for most consecutive Test wins when they smashed England 36-13 in Hamilton on Saturday.

French rugby is in a sad, sad state. The rot has truly set in under the tutelage of Philippe Saint-André.

Australia completed a 3-0 series whitewash over a very poor French team, beating Les Bleus 39-13 in Sydney on Saturday.

The Wallabies completed a series whitewash against France by handing the visitors a comprehensive 39-13 defeat in the third Test in Sydney on Saturday.

Duncan Weir's 78th-minute penalty snatched a 21-19 victory for Scotland in Cordoba against Argentina to stay unbeaten under Vern Cotter.  

A rousing 66-28 win over a Bulls XV got the Southern Kings back on the winning track in a Super Rugby friendly at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.  

South Africa are aiming for a perfect performance against Wales in their second Test in Nelspruit on Saturday.

It has been a difficult season for SACS and it does not get any easier this weekend when they face their old rivals Wynberg in a Classic Clash.

We bring you a special interview with record-breaking lock Victor Matfield.

Kearsney College leave Botha's Hill and go down to Durban to face redoubtable Glenwood .

Australia are set to take an all-out attacking approach into their third and final Test against France in Sydney on Saturday.

The battle of the Southern Suburbs does not get bigger than the Bishops v Rondebosch Derby, these two neighbours have an extensive history and an impressive rivalry.

New Zealand have banished any talk of the 2015 World Cup, as they look to complete a 3-0 Test series clean sweep of England.

Bishops hold an impressive record against Rondebosch away from home having not lost to them since the new millennium, and captain Sam Mitchell wants to keep that record intact.

It speaks volumes of this Classic Clash when the Rondebosch captain, Robbie Waddilove, talks of his career highlight being a victory over Bishops on their own home-field.

Michael Henning will lead out a depleted SACS side against Wynberg in their Classic Clash on Saturday, but he expects nothing less than total commitment from his side.

It is one of the oldest schools match in South Africa, when King William's Town and East London meet. This time it's in East London when Dale go down to Selborne, a match that dates back to 1892.

South Africa Under-20 captain Handré Pollard won a consolation prize for his team when he was named the IRB Junior Player of the Year.

Harry Abrahams, a great man of rugby died at home on 19 June 2014, three weeks after his wife Gwen. He was 8+4.

Hosts New Zealand earned a consolation prize, the bronze medal, at the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship in Auckland on Friday.

England Under-20 retained their title as the IRB's Junior World Champions when they edged their South African counterparts 21-20 in Auckland on Friday.

New Zealand will be out to make it a 'blackwash' of England and tie the record of consecutive Test victories in Hamilton on Saturday.

Paul Dobson brings us his unique view on the second Test between South Africa and Wales in the Lowveld town of Nelspruit.

Ben O'Keeffe of New Zealand will referee the Final of the 2014 Junior World Championship between England and South Africa at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.

Ben O'Keeffe of New Zealand will referee the Final of the 2014 Junior World Championship between England and South Africa at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.

It is two teams in a rebuilding phase - one with some success and another with no reward. rugby365 previews the Cordoba Test.

Argentinean coach Daniel Hourcade has made nine changes his team as they seek their first win of the Junes Test window.

Wales coach Warren Gatland is confident his team will put in an improved performance in the second Test against South Africa on Saturday.

Griquas and the Leopards will go head-to-head on Saturday for the top spot on the log in Round Three of the Currie Cup qualifiers.

The final full round of internationals takes place with a number of great matches!

Wynberg skipper Keagan Timm believes previous results will count for little when his side take on SACS in their Classic Clash this weekend.

Australia may have the series wrapped up, but the French have shown they have some grit about them. In this final rubber there is still plenty to prove.

It takes a unique kind of person to become a top referee in SA, which is what Jonathan Kaplan's book 'Call it like it is' illustrates perfectly.

The Junior World Championship culminates on Friday with every team in action, each of them vying to outdo their opponants for a better final placing.

Wales have made two changes to their side to face South African in the second match of the two-Test series in Nelspruit on Saturday.

SASCOC has come out and praised SARU for its effort in transformation, contrary to the popular perception that the union has no transformation plans.

Four of France's leading players, including scrum-half Morgan Parra and centre Mathieu Bastareaud, are struggling to be fit for their final Test against Australia.

Bulls flank Jono Ross has been named as captain of an experienced group of players who travel to Windhoek to face the Namibia on Saturday.

The Junior World Championship comes to a close with a mouth-watering Final between arguably the two best teams in the tournament.

Stuart Lancaster has spoken about what his team needs to do to beat the World Champions in their final Test in Hamilton.

After snapping up Jonah Placid and Mike Harris from the Reds, the Melbourne Rebels have swooped for Wallaby wing Dom Shipperley.

ARU chief Bill Pulver has ruled out introducing player sabbaticals, preventing stars such as Israel Folau taking up lucrative short-term overseas deals.

Malakai Fekitoa's rise to stardom has been escalated due to Conrad Smith's injury but the All Black's coach knows he is special.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has made a number of changes to his team ahead of the third and final Test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Saturday.

Scotland coach Vern Cotter turned to lock Grant Gilchrist to lead his depleted team in their one-of Test against Argentina in Cordoba on Friday.

Morne Steyn may not be everybody's cup of tea, but the seasoned flyhalf is again proving he is so much more than just a metronomic boot.

The Scarlets received a boost with the signing of destructive Tongan No.8 Chris Hala'ufia.

Edinburgh have extended the contracts of trialists Sam Beard and Carl Bezuidenhout to 2016 and 2015 respectively.

Kieran Read will play in his first Test of the year, after finally overcoming the concussion issues that has sidelined him for months.

The Free State Cheetahs will be without one of their star forwards when the Currie Cup competition gets underway in August.

The scene was set on Saturday for a classic K-Day encounter and the two teams certainly did not disappoint. Both teams took to the field to the roar of a mass of spectators that had filled the City Lords ground to capacity.

Junior Springbok captain Handre Pollard believes that the fighting spirit his side have shown throughout the JWC will be crucial in the Final.  

Over the long weekend there were two warm-ups/final trials for provincial teams heading for national weeks.

There are two changes to the Springbok team to face Wales in Nelspruit, with prop Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira and lock Flip van der Merwe in the starting XV.

The already depleted Scotland team suffered another big blow, with back row forward David Denton out of their mid-year tour.

With the Junior Player of the Year nominees announced this week we take a look at the six previous winners and what they have gone on to achieve.

Springbok No.8 Duane Vermeulen will be hoping for a special performance against Wales in Mbombela on Saturday.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has continued his selection merry-go-round when he named the team to face Australia.

Lock Izak van der Westhuizen has not passed his medical fitness trials and as such will not be joining the EP Kings for the Currie Cup.

There was another long weekend and two days of provincial match practices/trials and so few matches this weekend.

After a lengthy layoff through a foot injury, Luke Watson returns to lead the EP Kings against the Bulls in a friendly in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Former Springbok Tinus Linee's motor neuron condition has stabilised thanks to his recent use of a ventilator, said his wife Diana.  

The Baby Boks will be up against the tournament's other big boys as they prepare for a forward dominated Final in the Junior World Championship.

Glenwood hosted Northwood on Saturday at the Varsity Fields and beat their brave opponents 64-27.

The Melbourne Rebels have moved to replace Kiwi Jason Woodward by signing Australian under 20s fullback Jonah Placid.

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde says they are intent on making a fast start in Nelspruit to give themselves a chance of challenging the Springboks.

The All Blacks have secured a major commitment from one of their key players, Chiefs flyhalf Aaron Cruden has inked a deal for a further three years.

England outscored the Crusaders by six tries to one to cruise to a comfortable 38-7 victory in Christchurch on Tuesday.  

Springbok backline coach Ricardo Loubscher has heaped praise on the Springboks but he is looking for an 80 minute performance in Nelspruit

Cecil Afrika will headline the Springboks Sevens Select team to play in the Roma Seven tournament in Rome on June 20 and 21.

Rico Gear and Willie Ripia return to the big stage as part of the New Zealand Barbarians squad that will take on the Highlanders.

The Junior World Championship Player of the year nominations have been announced.

A shortlist of four nominees for the Junior Player of the Year has been named with New Zealand, South Africa, England and Ireland all being represented.

Owen Farrell will miss the 3rd Test against New Zealand in Hamilton after suffering a strain to the medial ligament in his left knee.  

Waratahs enforcer Will Skelton will make his Test debut for the Wallabies as they target a clean sweep of the French in Sydney on Saturday.  

Kearsney played hosts to Michaelhouse on Stott Field on a warm Saturday afternoon, a match expected to be too close to call. But the boys from Balgowan had other ideas and won 45-7.

Again we publish all the results between schools in the order in which we received them.

The third year in a World Cup cycle is punishing injury-wise, but Springbok doctor Craig Roberts would prefer to get the hits out of the way now.

There was a batch of good news for South Africa on Monday, following their bruising victory over Wales at the weekend.

England's dirt-trackers will have their chance on tour when they face up to a strong Crusaders team in a midweek match.

It may provoke some debate, but South Africa headline rugby365's famous weekly selection, following their demolition of Wales.

Calum MacRae will be leaving his position as skills and attack coach at Newcastle Falcons to take up the role of coach to the Scotland Sevens side.

Warren Gatland has admited that his team were not prepared for the Springboks pace, intensity and physicality as they succumbed to a 16-38 defeat.

The All Blacks will get another crack at matching the record for consecutive Test victories when they face England in Hamilton this weekend.

South African coach Heyneke Meyer dished out a swipe at the ongoing criticism of Springbok flyhalf Morné Steyn.

The series in Australia have been decided but there is one more round to go. In South Africa, Wales could still share the series.

Sonny Bill Williams has confirmed his intentiones to play for the Chiefs and ultimatly stake a claim in the All Blacks World Cup squad by signing with the Manukau Steelers.

In-demand Wallabies star Israel Folau has ruled out any move to Europe or a switch back to league in Australia before next year's World Cup.  

Leicester Tigers skipper Ed Slater will captain the England midweek team against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Tuesday.

Conrad Smith has broken a bone in his hand after the All Blacks narrow one point victory against England and will miss the third and final Test.

There are fewer matches this week as there was yet another long weekend in Holidayland.

Stuart Lancaster believes that his side have shown that they are closing the gap on the All Blacks despite losing both Tests on their tour.

The composure the Junior Springboks showed to win their semifinal against New Zealand will be vital in the final against England.

Springbok captain Victor Matfield knows that their performance against Wales was not perfect and has challenged his side to improve.

The Wallabies may have been held to their lowest winning score in 87 years, but Ewen McKenzie is pleased they found a different way to win.

The Crusaders team to face England on Tuesday will be captained by George Whitelock, with two of his brothers also in the match-day squad.

The Leopards and Griquas maintained their dominant form in the second round of the Currie Cup qualifying as they secured back-to-back victories.

Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia will be sidelined for up to eight weeks with the 55-game Test veteran to undergo surgery on his right ankle on Tuesday.

A late try from hooker Corniel Els saw South Africa Under-20 beat hosts New Zealand 32-25 in their Junior World Championship semifinal.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer praised his team and hailed fullback Willie le Roux as the best in the world.

Ireland complete a 2-0 clean-sweep of their tour to Argentina, after beating the Pumas 23-17 in the second Test in Tucuman on Saturday.

New Zealand's ability to seize control when the chips are down stunned England in the second Test in Dunedin Saturday.

The Namibian Weltwitschias came from behind to record a 30-28 win over Western Province at the Hage Geingob Stadium on Saturday.

The Welsh have been outplayed in every aspect as the Springboks ran riot scoring 38 points to 16.

The Springboks absolutely blew the Welsh away in a performance that saw them score five well worked tries against an opposition that were no where.

Willie le Roux weaved his magic as South Africa scored an emphatic 38-16 win over Wales to start their Test season in glorious fashion.

Samoan flyhalf Tusi Pisi landed five penalties to get Samoa home 15-0 over Italy in a tryless international in Apia on Saturday.

Fiji centre Nemani Nadolo scored a try among his 20 points as the hosts beat Tonga 45-17 on Saturday in their opening match of the Pacific Nations Cup.

What has happened to French rugby? That is the most burning question in the game at present.

A win is a win, no matter how ugly or boring. However, it was tough sitting through 80 minutes of this kick-fest.

It was hailed in the media all week that this was going to be a different match and it really was, the Australians just taking the arm wrestle 6-0  

Dawie Theron named almost the same Junior Bok starting team which defeated NZ in their pool encounter two weeks ago at the same venue.

England will be hugely frustrated that they could not take it past the All Blacks who piped them twice in two weeks

A real game of two halves , England would have though they had the edge on only for the All Blacks to come back, in typical fashion, to blow them away.

New Zealand claimed an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-Test series against England when they beat them 28-27 in Dunedin on Saturday.

All Blacks ace Daniel Carter chose humble surroundings to launch his final attempt to win the sport's greatest trophy.

It may not be the War of Independence but there will be no love lost when IRB Junior World Champions England go head-to-head with Ireland.

It's Anglicans vs Methodists in Grahamstown and also at Botha's Hill on Saturday when Kearsney play host to Michaelhouse in what could be really good contests.

Stand-in Springbok captain Victor Matfield insists that off-field distractions this past week have had little effect on the players'.

Wales Under-20 coach Byron Hayward insists his players are ready and raring to go to take on France on Sunday - for the second time in six days.

The clash of two behemoth wings shapes as the likely game breaker in Saturday's crucial second Test between New Zealand and England in Dunedin.

In the city of spires, schools and churches, there takes place on Saturday one of the most passionate interschools clashes in South Africa - Neighbour vs Neighbour, Anglican vs Methodist.

The Australians spoke all week about expecting a backlash, but French captain Thierry Dusautoir has a very different reason to win.

Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard will be hoping to continue his unbeaten run against the Baby Blacks when they square off in their semifinal.

Northwood go south to Glenwood for a rugby encounter on Saturday, the day of the Test in Durban which will start nearly three hours after the match at Glenwood.

David Pickering has written an open letter putting forward the governing body's case on the internal strife between them and the local club teams.

Paul Jordaan and Wynand Olivier have been called up to the Springbok squad in the places of Juan de Jongh and Frans Steyn.

International Rugby Board chief Brett Gosper has urged SANZAR to pick Japan as the 18th team in a newly expanded Super Rugby competition,

The mainly home-based Argentinean team does not appear to be a real threat to the powerful Six Nations champions, Ireland.

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Springbok centre Juan de Jongh was ruled out of the three Tests in the following a severe chest infection which saw him being hospitalised for four nights.

Scotland's new regime under Vern Cotter is off to a great start as he looks to take the momentum forward against the Canadians.

The Highlanders head coach, Jamie Josephs has pledged his allegiance to the Dunedin-based franchise for an additional two years.

Wales are sweating on the fitness of George North ahead of Saturday's first Test against South Africa.

Wales have always found South Africa a tough nut to crack. In fact they have cracked it only once, in 1999. Paul Dobson previews the first Test.

Michael Paterson has joined the England tour squad in Dunedin ahead of their clash with the Crusaders in his native Christchurch next Tuesday.

England will be looking to go one better than last week when they face the All Blacks in the second Test in Dunedin on Saturday.

OPINION: Jan de Koning continues to delve into the sanctum sanctorum of South African rugby and the cause(s) of Steyn-gate.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt made seven changes and a positional switch to his side ahead of the second and final Test against Argentina.

Argentinean coach Daniel Hourcade has made two changes to his team for the second Test against Ireland, in Tucumán on Saturday.

Griquas and the Leopards will be determined to build momentum in the Currie Cup qualifying rounds this weekend.

The second round of the June internationals are here, you can follow four big games with us!

This weeks game should be an entirely different affair to the 50-23 drubbing the French received from the Wallabies in Brisbane.

Wing Sergeal Petersen said calm heads will be needed when South Africa Under-20 tackle hosts New Zealand in the semifinal on Sunday.  

After the hammering recived at the hands of the Wallabies, the French are the type of team that will ferociously bounce back warns the Honey Badger.

Rookie Springbok centre Jan Serfontein believes his untried midfield partnership with JP Pietersen can flourish against Wales on Saturday.

The All Blacks nervy victory over England at the weekend has set them a great platform to prove the naysayers wrong in their second match.

Warren Gatland has named two uncapped players in his match day squad with Gareth Davies and Matthew Morgan appearing on the bench.

The referees have been announced for the knock-out stages of the Junior World Championship in New Zealand.

IRB CEO Brett Gosper urged unions to play their star names at the Rio Olympics Sevens to maximise the sport's opportunity on the world stage.

France, still reeling from an embarrassing loss last week, are determined to 'fight back' when they play Australia in the second Test.

Coach John Dobson has made a few adjustments to the Western Province team for Saturday's clash against Namibia.

A number of Reds player are set to return to their respective Premier clubs this weekend, to bolster the competition for the weekend.

New Zealand’s Under-20 side has been dealt a blow with captain Simon Hickey out for the remainder of the Junior World Championship

England coach Stuart Lancaster has made five changes to his team's starting line-up for the second Test against New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday.

All Black coach Steve Hansen has backed his first Test line-up to "improve massively" in the second Test against England.

Police have arrester two suspects for the assault of a referee in Pretoria last Saturday.

The Test match against Wales in Durban will be a day of milestones

South Africa are determined to avoid falling into the complacency trap when they face a depleted Welsh team in Durban on Saturday.

The Australian Under-20 selectors have called New South Wales junior and Sydney University representative Matt Sandell into the squad.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer speaks out, for the first time, about Frans Steyn's decision to walk out on the team.

Bryan Habana and Schalk Brits have been named in the South African Sevens squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The Golden Lions have announced their representative teams for the Grant Khomo week, and the Craven week

True to tradition, French coach Philippe Saint-Andre has wielded a very heavy axe ahead of his team's second Test against Australia.

Jan Serfontein will make his first start for the Springboks as he replaces Frans Steyn, who has removed himself from national selection.

The Irish Rugby Football Union, Connacht and Leinster have agreed a loan deal that will see two high-profile players swap provinces.

The All Blacks reputation as the Invincibles of world rugby has been severely tested by England in their last few meetings.

Wallabies hooker Nathan Charles has 'defied science and logic' to be named to make his Test debut for Australia against France this weekend.

Newport Gwent Dragons have secured the signature of journey-man Andy Powell who is to join the region from the start of next season.  

Relegated French club Biarritz has started to recruit in the Southern Hemisphere in its drive to regain its Top 14 status.

All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter will warm up for the Rugby Championship by playing a club rugby game.

OPINION: Jan de Koning looks into the underlying issues that caused World Cup winner Frans Steyn's gladiatorial walk-out on the Springbok team.

South African referees have again suffered from the physical assault on a fellow official. This time a sad and serious incident happened in Pretoria.

Wales scored 17 points in each half to cruise to a comfortable 34-12 victory over the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.

Frans Steyn has been  released from the Springbok squad at his own request and will not appear in Saturday’s match against Wales in Durban.

rugby365 brings you reaction from the SA Under-20 win over Samoa U20.

Wales start their tour of South Africa with a clash against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday. Follow it LIVE here.

Heyneke Meyer spoke of his partiality to players with 'character' and in Schalk Burger he has the epitome of a man with real personality.

The new European Rugby Cup pools have been drawn and the competitive nature of the new tournament is evident with no easy pool being apparent.

Flyhalf Elton Jantjies has requested a release from his Currie Cup contract in order to complete a loan transfer to Japanese club NTT Shining Arcs.