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For those new to Super Rugby, here's the 2014 preview for the Force.

The Chiefs started the defence of their Super Rugby title with a scratchy 18-10 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.

Jack Conan marked his Leinster debut with a try-scoring man of the match performance as the reigning Pro12 champions saw off Cardiff Blues 34-22.

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has warned against a possible backlash from Scotland when his side host the Six Nations strugglers at Rome's Olympic Stadium on Saturday.

The failure to execute, rather that the game plan itself, is what is causing the biggest headache for Bulls coach Frans Ludeke.

France are strutting cockahoop while Wales wallow. After all France have won both of their Six Nations matches, while Wales were thrashed last time out.

South Africa step to the fore in the second half of Super Rugby's Week Two - even in the game not involving SA teams.

The International Rugby Board has changed the laws governing the setting of a scrum. SA Referees has already sent out a summary of the changes but does so again as there appears some confusion.

Sarel Cilliers, a high school in Glencoe, Northern KwaZulu Natal, is holding its 49th Rugby Day at the school on Saturday.

Twickenham hosts a Test with serious Six Nations title implications as England and Ireland look to edge closer to the coveted silverware on Saturday.

Captain Sergio Parisse is hoping the Stadio Olimpico can play its part in getting Italy back to winning ways against Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday.

All Black Carlos Spencer has been tasked to guide the Eastern Province Kings in their return to the Currie Cup competition.

Alby Mathewson will play his 100th Super Rugby match when the Western Force line up for their opening match of the season against the Waratahs.

Four players are set to make their first starts for the Hurricanes, against the Sharks in Durban this weekend.

The two Premiership pacesetters hit the road in Round 15 for what will be tricky assignments this weekend.

Ireland named an unchanged side for the Six Nations crunch encounter against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

The Super Rugby season is in full swing and the Six Nations returns after a one-week break. Catch the action LIVE right here.

Reds coach Richard Graham said he expects his team to be 'squeezed' when they take on the Brumbies in their Super Rugby season opener.

Jarrad Butler will start at No.8 on his Brumbies debut - taking on his former teammates, the Reds, in their Super Rugby season opener this Saturday.

Key moments from previous Wales v France clashes in the last six years.

England have made two changes to their squad for Saturday's Six Nations match against Ireland at Twickenham Stadium.

High-profile Rugby League recruit Benji Marshall will make his Super Rugby debut off the bench, when the Blues face the Highlanders.

Lions head coach Johan Ackermann made two changes to his 23-man team to front up the Stormers in a Super Rugby Round Two match.

The Cheetahs will have to match the Bulls physically and take their chances if they want to get their first Super Rugby win of the year.

The Community Cup will begin on 8 March with eight pool matches taking place across the length and breadth of the country.

Allister Coetzee is excited about Stormers youngster Ryno Eksteen who could make his Super Rugby debut off the bench against the Lions on Saturday.

Super Rugby will be expanded to at least 17 teams, probably 18, in 2016 - with Argentina getting one of the additional slots.

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph named six players to make their debut in the team's first Super Rugby match of the season.

Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White subscribes to the adage that you don't change a winning formula.

Cardiff Blues open the round on Thursday with their game against current champions Leinster at the Arms Park.

Hold onto your seats, Super Rugby is about to go into overdrive. Following last week's all-SA opening, this week produces the first full round of action.

Anthony Foley will be promoted from forwards coach to the role of head coach at Munster - from July 1.

Now in its seventh year, the 2014 Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival is certain to attract capacity crowds following the announcement that the event has again attracted many of SA’s top rugby-playing schools.

Springbok and Bulls scrumhalf Francois Hougaard spoke to Jan de Koning about his form, his injury and the long road back.

St John's College is again holding its popular Easter Festival at its Johannesburg home.

Bulls captain Pierre Spies has been ruled out of their clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday with an elbow injury.  

Although he has confidence in the young Stormers backline, captain Jean de Villiers knows that he will have to provide vital guidance against the Lions.  

We are approaching the first full round of Super Rugby action - here's a glimpse of what to expect!

The Stormers' Springbok fullback Gio Aplon may be on the wishlist of French Top 14 outfit Grenoble, but his move abroad is not a done deal.

Philippe Saint-Andre has made one change to France's starting XV for Friday's Six Nations clash with Wales.

Wales made three changes to their side to face France in their crucial Six Nations showdown at the Millennium Stadium on Friday.

Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers will lead a very strong Stormers team to take on the Lions in a Super Rugby Round Two encounter.

Scotland coach Scott Johnson insisted the barrage of criticism that has come his way in recent weeks would have no effect on him.

The Blues may have had a horror run in their Super Rugby pre-season build-up, but coach John Kirwan is nowhere near ready to hit the panic button.

All Black veteran Mils Muliaina will play at fullback for the Chiefs against the Crusaders on Friday in what will be his first match in New Zealand since 2011.

For those new to Super Rugby, here's the 2014 preview for last year's entertainers, the Blues out of Auckland, New Zealand.

Coach Todd Blackadder has named four Crusader debutants in the match-day squad to face the Chiefs in their Super Rugby opener in Christchurch on Friday.

A year away from Super Rugby has made the Lions a hungry and dangerous team capable of knocking over almost any side.

Bath flyhalf George Ford is in line to make his England debut in Saturday's Six Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham.

Worcester Warriors have announced that Sam Smith will join the club when his contract with Harlequins comes to an end in June

Newport Gwent Dragons prop Francisco Chaparro has been banned for 10 weeks for a tip tackle on Leinster scrumhalf Isaac Boss.

Scotland scrumhalf Chris Cusiter will join Sale Sharks next season after five years at Worcester Warriors.

Rotherham Titans player William Robinson has been suspended for two years by the Rugby Football Union for an anti-doping violation.

The Scarlets have tied down one of Welsh rugby’s top players, with flyhalf Rhys Priestland extending his contract with his West Wales region.

Friday, 21 February is the final day of the 2014 Aandreeks which Port Natal have been hosting. It will end with a final between two traditional rivals - Glenwood High School and Durban High School.

The Sharks made a "great deal" to secure the services England international and current Saracens prop Matt Stevens.

The Bulls will not deviate from their style of play despite growing criticism about their kicking game, following their defeat to the Sharks in Durban.

To bye or not to bye? That is the question! Jan de Koning chatted, exclusively, to SANZAR boss Greg Peters about the vexed issue of byes.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has not made any changes to his starting line-up for the Super Rugby clash with the Bulls in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Scotland have made three changes to their forward pack for Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy in Rome.  

Sharks flyhalf Pat Lambie believes that his team can play a lot better than they showed in their opening Super Rugby game against the Bulls.

There is no doubting Marnitz Boshoff's ambitions, with the talented Lions utility back finally being rewarded for his pertinaciousness.

Bulls lock Grant Hattingh will make his first appearance for his team this season against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.  

SARU have announced a group of 76 players along with a comprehensive preparation plan for the IRB Junior World Championship tournament to be hosted in Auckland in June.

Brumbies flyhalf Matt Toomua is looking forward to testing himself against Quade Cooper, now that the Reds playmaker has been passed fit. 

South African-born England prop Matt Stevens is reportedly set to leave Saracens at the end of the season and join the Sharks in Durban.

Cobus Reinach's try at Kings Park was a situation when for many people the decision was right or wrong depending on the team they were supporting.

Scottish Rugby chief executive Mark Dodson is sticking by his target of World Cup glory next year despite the side's awful start to this season's Six Nations.

Any doubts Rugby League star Sam Burgess had about the scale of the task confronting him in his bid to make it into England's 2015 World Cup squad have been put to rest.

Bernard Foley has won the initial battle for the Waratahs flyhalf berth while Kurtley Beale will start at inside centre against the Force.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee played down suggestions that fullback Jaco Taute could be set for a lengthy stay on the sidelines.

Defending champions UP-Tuks were the only side left unbeaten after the third round of the 2014 Varsity Cup on Monday.

Ulster have signed 26-year-old loosehead prop Ruaidhri Murphy from the Brumbies on a two-year contract.

The year is rushing away and the big rugby weekend this weekend will make it speed even more. Six Nations is back and a there is a full round of Super Rugby. Referees are busy.

Alan Solomons has lured former IRB Junior World Championship-winning Baby Bok prop Allan Dell to Edinburgh.

Tag Rugby is the early leader in our SuperBru pool after the opening round of the Super Rugby season.

Edinburgh back Jack Cuthbert has been called up to the Scotland squad preparing for Saturday's match against Italy in the Six Nations.

A Sharks supporter died at Kings Park prior to the start of the Sharks’ Super Rugby opener against the Bulls on Saturday.

A number of players who featured in the Pro12 matches at the weekend have been added to a 33-man Ireland squad.

It was to be expected, given their impressive start to the season, but the Sharks dominate our famous weekly selection.

Rondebosch Boys' High, one of South Africa's great rugby schools, has made known its fixtures, starting in March and ending in August. They dod not have easy fixtures.

The Lions paid a dear price for their 21-20 victory over the Cheetahs in their Super Rugby return at the weekend.

Jason Jaftha, one of SANZAR's panel of Super Rugby referees, has suffered what seems to be a serious knee injury.

After Friday's matches in Port Natal's Aandreeks, the finalists are decided. The old foes will battle for the final - DHS and Glenwood.

The Stormers have signed another Southern Kings player on a loan deal for the Super Rugby season.

Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper is set to start in the Reds' Super Rugby opener against the Brumbies this weekend despite pain in his neck.

The Australians, never shy to heap praise on their Rugby League recruits, are just as quick to knock code-hoppers when they are desert the land Down Under.

England were dealt a big blow with the news that seasoned prop Dan Cole has been ruled out the rest of the Six Nations tournament.

For those new to Super Rugby, here's the 2014 preview for the Rebels out of Melbourne, Australia.

Ospreys flew back into the PRO12 top four in style, running in eleven tries and sending Treviso back to Italy licking their wounds.

Toby Flood's late penalty got Leicester Tigers out of jail and denied Gloucester what would have been a hard-fought share of the spoils at Welford Road.  

Loose forward Wenceslas Lauret was called up to France's squad for the Six Nations game with Wales after prop Luc Ducalcon was ruled out.

Springbok fullback Jaco Taute has been ruled out of the Stormers fixture against the Lions in Johannesburg next week.

Three teams remain unbeaten in the Varsity Cup, and they will all be on home turf in Round Three on Monday.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke said that his team lost against themselves in their Super Rugby opener at Kings Park on Saturday.

Although satisfied with their bonus-point win over the Bulls, Sharks boss Jake White believes his side can play even better.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske labelled his team's 21-20 capitulation at home to the Lions as one of their worst-ever performances.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann knows that his young team's victory over the Cheetahs was worth more than just the four log points.

Rory Kockott says he has changed his mind over a move to Toulon and wishes to remain at French champions Castres.  

The return of Wales captain Sam Warburton couldn’t save Cardiff Blues as a late flurry saw Glasgow Warriors snatch a 27-20 away win on Saturday.

The Sharks started their Super Rugby campaign under Jake White with a perfect full-house - a bonus-point 31-16 win over the Bulls on Saturday.

Gerrit-Jan van Velze crossed for two tries as Northampton Saints defeated Worcester Warriors 30-14 to reclaim top spot in the Premiership.

The Boland Cavaliers gave the Stormers plenty to ponder as they beat them 29-24 in a pre-season friendly in Wellington on Saturday.

The Lions marked their return to Super Rugby with a 21-20 upset win over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

France hooker Benjamin Kayser has been ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations, after suffering a serious knee injury.

Fears that All Black captain Richie McCaw could be underdone at the start of the Crusaders' Super Rugby campaign were well and truly dispelled.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has given his Springbok fullback Willie le Roux free rein in this year's Super Rugby competition.

Grenoble claimed another prized Top 14 scalp on Friday when they beat leaders Clermont 16-13 to move up to fourth in the table.

For those new to Super Rugby, here is the 2014 preview for the Stormers out of Capetown, South Africa.

Initial scans revealed no fractures, but the full results will reveal the immediate future of Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper.

Johnny Lourens, forever a hero when the Currie Cup's past is mentioned, died on the night of 12 February 2014. He was 89.

Saracens overturned a 3-10 half-time deficit to beat Sale Sharks 15-10 in a tense encounter at AJ Bell Stadium on Friday.

The Waratahs will enter the Super Rugby season high on confidence following their impressive 19-16 win over the Highlanders on Friday.

Wasps and Scotland fullback Hugo Southwell has been forced to retire through injury.

Defending Pro12 champions Leinster came away with maximum points as they defeated Newport Gwent Dragons 31-19 in Dublin on Friday.

George North believes top sides are judged on their reaction to defeat and is confident Wales can get their Six Nations campaign back on track against France on Friday.

As the Scarlets prepare to take on Ulster on Friday in the Pro12, experienced prop Phil John says that a brood of young players is keeping him evergreen.

Reds scrumhalf Will Genia insists they will take positives out of the shock 13-18 pre-season loss to the Melbourne Rebels at Ballymore on Friday.

Wales captain Sam Warburton says they are desperate to put right the disappointment of the defeat against Ireland when they take on France next Friday.

The return of Wallaby forward Hugh McMeniman in the curtain raiser and another impressive pre-season win were the positives for the Western Force.

The Reds were dealt a double blow ahead of the start of the Super Rugby season, with Wallaby vice-captain Quade Cooper the biggest concern.

The Waratahs edged a willing Highlanders team 19-16 in a torrid Super Rugby pre-season match in Newcastle on Friday.

The two-time defending champion Chiefs put down a big marker ahead of the 2014 Super Rugby season when they demolished the Blues.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann believes there is no need for his rookie front row to be overawed by the prospect of facing a Springbok-laden scrum.

European champions Toulon will seek on Saturday to get a measure of revenge over Castres.

Cory Jane and Israel Dagg have re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until 2017 - the same year the British and Irish Lions will tour New Zealand.

Dumped Australia cricket coach Mickey Arthur landed a new job on Friday, as head of Western Force Super Rugby team's development programme.

Right wing Johnny McNicholl ran in a hat-trick of tries as the Crusaders beat the Hurricanes 40-15 in a Super Rugby pre-season match in Levin on Friday.  

Super Rugby is back and so are the Lions. That is the headline news of a round that features two all-South African derbies.

Welsh international centre, Ashley Beck, has signed a new two-year contract with Ospreys.

Scotland flank Chris Fusaro has signed a new two-year deal with Glasgow Warriors, which means he'll be staying at Scotstoun until at least May 2016.

London Irish have announced the signing of Harlequins back row forward Tom Guest on a two-year deal.

The All Blacks were named Team of the Year at New Zealand’s sports awards ceremony, the Halberg Awards, at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Thursday.

Wales' outing against France in Cardiff next Friday is a must win game if the champions are to retain the title, according to assistant coach Shaun Edwards.

Prospects for the future of a senior European club competition improved slightly, as England great Jonny Wilkinson warned it would be a "sad day" if it ceased to exist.

England coach Stuart Lancaster is now eagerly looking forward to his side's opening Test against the All Blacks in June.

After yet another fixture fell foul of the weather last weekend, players and spectators alike must be hoping that Round 14 of the Pro12 fares better.

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The Super Rugby season kicks off with two South African derbies in Bloemfontein and Durban on Saturday. Catch the action LIVE right here.

The decision to entrench the Eastern Province Kings in the Currie Cup for the next two years will aid "development" in the region.

The Currie Cup will feature an eight-team Premier Division and a new qualification round.

Winless Worcestor Warriors have their work cut out for them when they travel to face log-leaders Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens this weekend.

Springbok Ryan Kankowski returns to the Sharks team for their opening match of the Super Rugby season, against the Bulls in Durban on Saturday.

The IRB accepts that alcohol-related behaviour is a serious issue at the Wellington Sevens tournament after a number of incidents this year.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann named six rookies in his team to mark their return to Super Rugby.

Is there an imposter here or did somebody swap sides?

SANZAR has decided to do away with the hugely unpopular system whereby teams get awarded 'bonus' point when they have a bye in Super Rugby.

The Super Rugby season begin with two SA derbies when the frequency of local derbies and format of the competition are being questioned.

The Bulls' scrum has been branded a potential 'weakness' in the team's armoury, but coach Frans Ludeke is not having any nightmares.

Victor Vito has become the latest Hurricanes player to be ruled out their tough South African tour after rupturing his posterior cruciate ligament in training on Wednesday.

SANZAR has drawn up profiles of the referees chosen to referee Super Rugby in 2014, a comparatively inexperienced squad of men.

Cardiff Blues have announced that captain Matthew Rees has been given the all clear from testicular cancer and will return to full-time training.

England and London Welsh hooker, Andy Titterrell, has announced his retirement with immediate effect.

Jonny Wilkinson said Wednesday his unofficial role as a 'mentor' to some of Toulon's rising stars could help prolong his own playing career.

Toulon coach Bernard Laporte was on Wednesday banned for 13 weeks for a vicious verbal tirade against a referee.

Italy prop Michele Rizzo and France front row forward Rabah Slimani have both been banned for two weeks for foul play.

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers on Wednesday became only the sixth player to be named South African Rugby Player of the Year for a second time.

Rebels coach Tony McGahan is wary that the franchise will likely lose a portion of their home supporters if they are unable to produce the goods this season.

SANZAR has announced the match officials for the first four rounds of Super Rugby.

The Cheetahs, like they did last year, will head to Australasia very early in their 2014 campaign. That is why it is vital that they get off to a winning start.

Wales centre Scott Williams is set to miss the rest of the Six Nations Championship because of a shoulder injury.

Boasting 44 teams, the 2014 Tony Stoops Rugby Festival, to be held at Tygerberg from Saturday 29 March to Wednesday 2 April, will be the biggest and quite probably the best so far.

The Wolramme of Marlow will be taking to the road again as they travel far and wide from Cradock to enjoy rugby of their standard, and their standard is high.

For those new to Super Rugby, here's the 2014 preview for the Sharks out of Durban, South Africa.

Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White has again moved to play down expectations ahead of his team's first Super Rugby match.

Dale College have produced an excellent summary of the history of their matches against their 2014 opponents.

The Hurricanes have lost a second player ahead of their Super Rugby campaign, which starts with a testing two-match tour of South Africa.

Benji Marshall will continue in the No.10 jersey for the Blues, when they face the Chiefs in their final pre-season hit-out in Rotorua on Friday.

The two-time defending Super Rugby champion Chiefs named their new board to take over the governance of the franchise.

After Pinetown's good win over George Campbell, their heavy defeat at the hands of DHS must have been a big disappointment while George Campbell made Glenwood battle

Victor Matfield will make his return to Super Rugby off the Bulls bench against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Western Force forward Hugh McMeniman is set to return from a shoulder injury on Friday in the franchise's final Super Rugby pre-season match.

Reds coach Richard Graham made four changes to his side to take on the Melbourne Rebels in a pre-season match at Ballymore Stadium on Friday.

Round Four of the Port Natal Aandreeks was played at the school on Friday evening.

All Black captain Richie McCaw will return this week, but will be playing off the bench for the Crusaders.

The Lions will make their return to Super Rugby without one of their most influential players, flyhalf Elton Jantjies.

Italy coach Jacques Brunel was as good as his word on Tuesday, naming the same squad for the forthcoming Six Nations games with Scotland and Ireland.

Scotland great Finlay Calder said on Tuesday he had "no faith" in the coaching regime of Scott Johnson following the team's woeful start to the Six Nations.

Samoa international Ofisa Treviranus and Academy star Gerard Ellis have extended their contracts with London Irish.

Edinburgh have announced the signing of Melrose and Scotland Under-20 wing Damien Hoyland on a two-year deal.

The Premiership's latest Rugby League convert Lee Smith is excited at the prospect of honing his skills on the big stage for new club Newcastle Falcons.

England have released 18 players back to their clubs ahead of Round 14 of the Premiership this weekend.

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton is one of 10 players who will be released from the Welsh squad for club duty this weekend.

We're throwning down the gauntlet with the launch of the Super Rugby rugby365 Superbru pool.

Lions coach Johann Ackermann has gone for a blend of both youth and experience in naming his final Super Rugby squad for the 2014 season.  

For those new to Super Rugby, here is our 2014 preview for the 2011 champions the Queensland Reds.

There is an air of excitement in Pretoria about the return of World Cup-winning Springbok lock Victor Matfield.

Former Southern Kings scrumhalf Shaun Venter will start ahead of Cheetahs stalwart Sarel Pretorius in the opening Super Rugby match against the Lions in Bloemfontein.

Sharks boss Jake White has named a star-studded Super Rugby squad, but warned that reputations will mean little when action gets underway against the Bulls this weekend.

After spending a year in the Super Rugby wilderness, the Lions may find it difficult adjusting when they make their re-entry this weekend.

Grand Slam contenders France and Ireland will square off on March 15 but face their biggest hurdle in the next round of Six Nations games.  

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is using his side's final Super Rugby warm-up game to give some promising youngsters a chance to impress.

Big Brumbies loose forward Fotu Auelua has been ruled out for 10-12 weeks with a knee injury that will see him miss eight Super Rugby matches.

Springbok flank Jacques Potgieter is determined to add a hard edge to the Waratahs forward pack, warning his rivals to 'go play tennis' if they can't handle it.  

Super Rugby starts this week. Only other South African conference is in action but already excitement is growing. Crag Joubert will be back from Six Nations duty to blow the whistle to start the tournament.

Ben Smith returns to the Highlanders' starting line-up as captain, in a team named by head coach Jamie Joseph to face the Waratahs in a pre-season match in Newcastle on Friday. 

Hopes in Durban are high that the Sharks will finally be able to realise their potential and go on to take their first Super Rugby title this year.

The Cheetahs will welcome back star Springbok Willie le Roux when they take on the Lions in the opening round of the Super Rugby competition.

Pace-setters NWU-Pukke were the only home side to secure victory in an exciting second round of action in the Varsity Cup action on Monday night.  

Ulster have announced that Ravenhill Stadium will be officially opened on Friday, May 2 ahead of the Pro12 game against Leinster.

Newcastle Falcons have signed former Leeds Rhinos and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats wing Lee Smith with immediate effect.

Ireland have climbed one place in the latest IRB World Rankings after their home victory over Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.

The disciplinary hearings for Italy prop Michele Rizzo and France front row forward Rabah Slimani will be held in London on Wednesday.

The Lions medical staff have confirmed that Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies will miss Saturday’s game against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Jake White's masterplan with the No.10/No.12 axis is well documented, but it is at outside centre where he could pull a rabbit out the hat.

Veteran hooker Tiaan Liebenberg will lead a much-changed Stormers into battle in their final Super Rugby pre-season outing.

The Bulls, the defending South African conference champions, will start their campaign without three players.

The Kearney brothers, Rob and Dave, headline the Irish-dominated team when we sat down to name our famous weekly selection.

After a frustrating debut season last year, Blues scrumhalf Bryn Hall is primed and ready to make the most of his opportunities in 2014.

Glasgow Warriors have signed United States international centre Folau Niua on a contract until the end of the season, subject to a visa and medical.

The Blues will be short on experience when they start their Super Rugby campaign later this month.

The Crusaders look set to start their 2014 campaign without two of the most influential players in the world - Richie McCaw and Kieran Read.

rugby365 brings you a collection of pictures from the weekend's Six Nations matches!

It was effective, very effective, but Ireland's tactics in their Six Nations win over Wales were based on an inaccurate weather report.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre celebrated his side's first back-to-back Six Nations wins since November 2012.

The Super Rugby champion Chiefs have entered a high performance partnership with Japanese club the Kobelco Steelers.

Leinster ran in four tries to deny Zebre back-to-back wins and keep pace with Pro12 leaders Munster with a bonus-point win.

Sam Smith's late try snatched victory for Harlequins over London Wasps to move them back into the top four of the Premiership.

France stayed in touch with run-away Six Nations leaders Ireland when they demolished Italy 30-10 in a scrappy and spiteful game.

A fan died on Saturday after falling ill at Murrayfield stadium during the Six Nations match between Scotland and England.

The Stormers overcame two late setbacks before cruising to a 40-7 win over the Kings in Port Elizabeth at the weekend.

It may have been a low-key hit-out, but Brumbies captain Ben Mowen was liberal with the plaudits directed at David Pocock.

The Reds gave a 'snapshot' of their true potential with the impressive 31-20 win against reigning champions the Chiefs.

The second round of the Varsity Cup will feature two classic rivalries. rugby365 previews Monday's action!

England coach Stuart Lancaster refused to get carried away after watching his side revive their Six Nations Championship title hopes with a dominant 20-0 Calcutta Cup win.

Wales coach Warren Gatland admitted he had no excuses after watching Ireland maul his side at Lansdowne Road at the weekend.

Ireland's trip to face England at Twickenham in a fortnight is looming large as a potential Six Nations tournament decider.

For those new to Super Rugby, here's our 2014 preview for the defending Champions, the Chiefs.

We bring you highlights of Day Two at the Wellington Sevens!

Simon Zebo marked his Munster return with a try as the PRO12 leaders produced a scintillating second-half display to down Cardiff Blues 54-13.

London Irish became first side to beat Saracens at Allianz Park in a regular season Premiership game as they humbled the league leaders.

England scored a try in each half to secure a comprehensive 20-0 win over Scotland in terrible conditions at Murrayfield on Saturday.

France scrumhalf Morgan Parra scored all of Clermont's points in a 25-13 win over Stade Francais on Saturday to leapfrog the losers into top place in the Top 14.  

Ireland beat defending Six Nations champions Wales 26-3 in a clinical display in Dublin on Saturday.

Both Italy and France will be chasing their own doubles in their Six Nations clash in Paris on Sunday.

France captain Pascal Pape has warned that victory should not be taken for granted agaisnt Italy in their Six Nations match on Sunday.

Tommy Seymour said he was determined to repay the faith of Scotland coach Scott Johnson after being called into the starting side for the clash with England at Murrayfield.

The Reds recorded a 31-20 win over the defending champion Chiefs in a pre-season match in Toowoomba on Saturday.

The Commonwealth Games will be in Glasgow this year and rugby Sevens will be a part of it. Eight referees have been appointed to the games.

The Melbourne Rebels edged the Hurricanes 24-22 in their pre-season clash at Simonds Stadium in Geelong on Saturday.

England hooker Dylan Hartley reckons it will be a case of "us against the world" when they face old rivals Scotland in Edinburgh this weekend.

New Zealand beat South Africa 21-0 in the final of the Wellington round of the IRB Sevens World Series on Saturday.

Benji Marshall will ignore the advice of fellow Rugby League convert Israel Folau and continue playing at flyhalf for the Blues.

Darren Cave's second-half try proved decisive as Ulster triumphed 10-7 to leapfrog their opponents the Ospreys and climb to second spot in the Pro12.

Niki Goneva dotted down twice in the first half as Premiership champions Leicester Tigers narrowly avoided defeat at winless Worcester Warriors.

Grey College, perhaps the most astonishing school in the world for its results and for the international rugby players who have been though the school in recent years, did not have a great season last year - not by their standards but a season that would be the envy of the vast majority of South African schools.

Springbok Siya Kolisi scored a hat-trick as the Stormers dispatched the Southern Kings in a Super Rugby pre-season outing.

The Lions were given a reality check when a full-strength Sharks team handed them a 57-14 drubbing in their pre-season friendly.

Italy play France at Stade de France on Sunday and coach Jacques Brunel has made five changes to the team that gave Wales such a hard time at Millennium Stadium last week.

The Western Force eased into their pre-season build-up with a runaway 69-3 win over Samoa A in Perth on Friday.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske drafted in a number of Varsity Cup stars when he unveiled his 2014 Super Rugby squad on Friday.

Craig Joubert will blow the whistle to start the 2014 Super Rugby tournament.

For the second week in succession high-profile Rugby League convert Benji Marshall failed to live up to the pre-match hype.

St Stithians is hosting its 31st Easter Festival, again with several interesting matches.

The Crusaders have opened their season by scoring four tries to two in a 28-15 win over the Highlanders in their Super Rugby trial match Motueka.

Philippe  Saint-Andrè has changed three in his starting XV for France's Six Nations match at Stade de France against Italy on Sunday.

South African coach Neil Powell expressed his disappointment in the BlitzBokke's loss to England on Day One of the Wellington Sevens.

Here's the 2014 preview for 2013 finalists, the Cheetahs out of Bloemfontein.

South Africa's unbeaten run on the IRB Sevens World Series circuit came to an abrupt end in Wellington on Friday.

France have already warned that they should not take Italy lightly when they meet at Stade de France on Sunday. Nor should they.

There are two vastly different approaches from the teams going into Friday's Super Rugby pre-season showdown between the Lions and Sharks.

England are preparing themselves for a pitch battle in more ways than one when they face Scotland for the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Both Ireland and Wales will be looking to build on their opening Six Nations wins last week when they square off in Dublin on Saturday.

The Stormers are focused on improving key areas of their game in the pre-season clash with the Kings in Port Elizabeth.

Sale Sharks duo James Gaskell and Rob Miller will join London Wasps next season.

Munster have confirmed that head coach Rob Penney and backs coach Simon Mannix will leave the province at the end of the current season.

After just over a month out of the limelight, the focus returns once more to the Pro12 and the first of four successive rounds that could have a huge impact on the outcome of this season's tournament.

Flank Chris Fusaro will make his Test debut for Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations and Calcutta Cup clash against England at Murrayfield.

Paul O'Connell has recovered from a chest infection and will lead Ireland against Six Nations champions Wales on Saturday.

There are differences in the setting of the scrum for schools and some club sides.

Table-topping Saracens will be feeling the heat from the chasing pack as the Premiership recommences this weekend.

Centre Alwyn Hollenbach will captain a youthful Lions side to take on the Sharks in a pre-season match at Ellis Park this weekend.  

The Six Nations rolls on this weekend with Round Two clashes in Dublin and Edinburgh on Saturday and Paris on Sunday. Catch the action LIVE right here.

Big-spending French Top 14 side Toulon have agreed a one-year deal for next season with Australian back James O'Connor, club president Mourad Boudjellal announced on Thursday.

The Brumbies team named to take on an ACT XV on Saturday includes no less than 10 Wallabies as well as Japanese international Harumichi Tatekawa who will feature on the wing.  

Springbok lock and Ulster captain Johann Muller has announced that he will retire at the end of this season.

The International Rugby Board (IRB) confirmed on Thursday how Olympic qualification for 2016 in Brazil will work.  

England coach Stuart Lancaster has named an unchanged starting XV and replacements bench for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland at Murrayfield.

The future of the European Cup has been plunged into fresh doubt after officials refused to release payments owed to competing clubs.

The South African Under-18 Sevens team is in the process of getting ready to take part in the African Youth Games in Gaberone, the capital of Botswana on 22-31 May 2014.  

All Black centre Tamati Ellison will make his Melbourne Rebels debut in the pre-season clash against the Hurricanes at Simonds Stadium in Geelong on Saturday.

Wales coach Warren Gatland says the breakdown will play a huge role in deciding his team's Nations clash with Ireland this weekend.  

For those new to Super Rugby, here is the beginner's guide to seven-time champions the Crusaders.  

Highlanders wing Buxton Popoalii will miss the entire Super Rugby season to focus on recovering from surgery planned for later this month.  

Bernard Foley will start at flyhalf for the Waratahs opposite the Blues' Benji Marshall with Kurtley Beale at fullback when the teams meet in Sydney on Friday.

Reds coach Richard Graham has named his strongest possible team for their first pre-season match against the Chiefs in Toowoomba on Saturday.

The Lions will face a stern examination of their Super Rugby pedigree when they face the Sharks in Johannesburg on Friday.

Edinburgh have agreed to loan wing Lee Jones to Glasgow Warriors as injury cover until the end of the season.

British and Irish Lions wing Sean Maitland will be sidelined for approximately eight weeks due to a knee injury he sustained in Scotland’s defeat to Ireland on Sunday.

Edinburgh's next home match against Ospreys on Friday, February 28 will be played at Meggetland.

Mark Anscombe has signed a one-year contract extension with Ulster meaning that he will be head coach of the province until at least June 2015.

Argentine centre Gabriel Ascarate has left Glasgow Warriors and returned to Argentina to recover from a neck injury.

Scrumhalf Tavis Knoyle is to return to Wales after the talented back agreed a move to Cardiff Blues.

Some of South Africa’s former greats will represent the SA Rugby Legends Association at this year’s Cape Town 10s.

Gloucester have confirmed that Argentinian international second row Mariano Galarza will join the club in time for the 2014/15 season.

The BlitzBokke head into the weekend’s Wellington Sevens in New Zealand looking for a historic third successive tournament title.

A trio of All Blacks have been named in the Blues team, but it is Benji Marshall that will steal the headlines when they take on the Waratahs.

Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett has named a near full-strength side to face the Rebels in a Super Rugby pre-season match in Geelong on Saturday.

The Western Force will have most of their big guns available when they tackle Samoa A in their opening pre-season fixture on Friday.

The return of long-standing captain Ed Jenkins, after an injury lay-off, is the only change to the Australian Sevens squad.

His Japanese commitments may have prevented Ryan Kankowski from adding to his 20 Test caps, but he will be vital to the Sharks this year.

Sharks boss Jake White will unleash all his available Springboks on the Lions in their final pre-season Super Rugby outing in Johannesburg on Friday.

The Highlanders have turned to retired All Black Clarke Dermody to improve their scrumming.

The Crusaders have opted to put some of their All Blacks on ice for their first Super Rugby pre-season match against the Highlanders on Friday.

Kenya will add an international flavour to the Vodacom Cup this year, when they compete in this 17th annual edition for the first time.

For those new to Super Rugby, here's the 2014 preview for last year's beaten finallists, the Brumbies.

It may not be cause and effect, but it is a fact that in the four Varsity Cup matches on Monday, each refereed by two referees, 32 tries were scored.

The Pumas may have secured their place in the Currie Cup competition, but they are still worse of than the Eastern Province Kings.

A new hybrid pitch is ti be installed at Murrayfield for the start of next season after the once pristine pitch came under attack from parasites.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has named an unchanged squad for their Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday.

Callum Wilson has been handed his IRB Sevens World Series debut and Mat Turner returns to the side as England prepare to defend their Wellington Sevens title.

Schalk Burger is negotiating with the Stormers for a contract extension that would keep him in Cape Town until after the 2015 World Cup.

Edinburgh have extended the contract of 26-year-old Argentine international Tomas Leonardi until 2015.

The WRU has urged Regional Rugby Wales to take up the position allocated to them on the Board of Directors of European Rugby Cup Limited.

Bradley Davies will join London Wasps from Cardiff Blues next season, with the Welsh star adding formidable experience to Dai Young's pack.

Wales will face Ireland captain Paul O'Connell on Saturday if his recovery from illness continues as expected.

Wallaby utility back Adam Ashley-Cooper insists there will be no more alcohol-related controversies in the Australian camp this year.

There are two strong rugby schools in Upington - Upington and Duineveld. Inevitable the rivalry between the two is intense.

St Benedicts College of Bedfordview, the biggest Catholic boys' school in South Africa have made great headway on the rugby field.

It's the end of an era at Gloucester, as Andy Hazell, who is destined to go down as one of the club's true legends, confirmed that he is to retire from the game with immediate effect.

South African forward Gerrit-Jan van Velze is to join Worcester from rival English Premiership side Northampton in the European off-season.

Veteran Steven Sykes will captain a new-look Southern Kings team against the Stormers in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Dale College of King William's Town is one of South Africa's great rugby school and a part of that Border trilogy that have, over the years, done Border proud.

South Africa's preparations for the Wellington leg of the IRB Sevens World Series is in full swing.

Regular captain Sam Warburton returns to the Welsh starting line-up as one of three changes to the side to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

The Stormers were dealt a cruel blow on the eve of the Super Rugby season, with one of their key players ruled out through injury.

Springbok loose forward Schalk Burger will continue his remarkable comeback from a two-year injury-enforced lay-off when he captains the Stormers.

Sharks boss Jake White plans to use his team's pre-season outing against the Lions on Friday as a 'double trial'.

Maori lock Hayden Triggs has been called into the Blues squad to replace the injured Culum Retallick.

It's the second round of the Six Nations and thesecond round of the Varsity Cup with its two referees.

Auckland teenager Akira Ioane is set to make his international debut in the Wellington leg of the IRB Sevens World Series this weekend.

For those new to Super Rugby, here's the 2014 preview for last year's semifinallists, the Bulls out of Pretoria, South Africa.

Victor Matfield spoke to Jan de Koning about his comeback after a two-year hiatus - the reasons and driving forces behind it. All you need to know!

The NMMU Madibaz made a big statement in the opening round of the Varsity Cup by storming to a 45-29 victory over Maties in Port Elizabeth.

Scotland scrumhalf Henry Pyrgos and hooker Dougie Hall have put pen to paper on new one-year deals with the Glasgow Warriors.

England centre Kyle Eastmond has agreed terms to extend his contract at Bath for a further two years.

British and Irish Lions wing Sean Maitland will miss Scotland's Calcutta Cup clash with England at Murrayfield on Saturday.

All Blacks Liam Messam and Aaron Cruden have been named co-captains of the Super Rugby champion Chiefs for the 2014 season.

Talented back row Josh Turnbull will make a switch to Cardiff Blues after the Wales international forward signed a contract with the region.

Ireland were the most impressive in the opening round of the Six Nations and they were duly rewarded in our famous weekly selection.

rugby365 bring your the 10 best tries of 2013!

Muir College of Uitenhage plays its fir match in 2014 again Kirkwood on 8 March a its la match again Graeme in Grahamstown on 16 August.

Public statements by Grant Pascoe resulted in the suspension of talks between the city and the WPRFU over the use of the Cape Town stadium.

It's hot and humid in Durban at this time of the year but the Port Natal Night Series kicked off at Hoërskool Port Natal with five matches to end January on Friday night.

The Bulls' Springbok loose forward Arno Botha will spend at least the next six months on the sidelines, after yet another serious injury.

Southern Kings stand-in coach Robbie Kempson feels his charges require a major "mind-shift" or they won't convert close defeats into victories.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt enjoyed a winning start to his first Six Nations campaign, but his team is now up against the tournament's benchmark.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre credited Sunday's thrilling 26-24 victory over England in Paris to the two-week preparation time they were granted.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann will be sweating over the fitness of two key players, following his team's 19-12 win over the Kings.

Freddie Burns returns to the 33-man England squad to prepare for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

The Chiefs will play their only New Zealand pre-season fixture against the Blues on Valentine’s Day, February 14 at Rotorua International Stadium.

The Waratahs may have lost their friendly against the Rebels in Albury on Saturday, but in a major positive, their returning stars came through the hit-out unscathed.

Ireland fired an early Six Nations warning with a commanding 28-6 victory over Scotland in Dublin on Sunday.

Ireland suffered a late injury setback with captain Paul O'Connell ruled out of Sunday’s Six Nations Test again Scotland in Dublin with a chest infection.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster was full of praise for his side's character after they were undone by Gael Fickou's late try against France in Paris.

The 2014 Varsity Cup kicks off on Monday, giving fans their first taste of the new double referee system.

Stormers head coach Allister Coetzee was pleased with his team's pre-season victory over the Bulls in Polokwane on Saturday.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre praised his team’s will following their thrilling 26-24 win over England in Paris on Saturday.

Italy captain Sergio Parisse says he’s proud of the way an injury-hit side featuring several novice backs performed in the cauldron of Cardiff on Saturday.

Wales coach Warren Gatland insists next weekend's match against Ireland would not be blighted by any fall-out from his relationship with Brian O'Driscoll.

The Lions continued their build-up to their Super Rugby return with a 19-12 win over the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

France put a bitterly disappointing year behind them as they upset England 26-24 in the opening round of the 2014 Six Nations.

The Cheetahs finally hit their stride, after a couple of Super Rugby pre-season wobbles.

Victor Matfield made his return to the playing field, but it was not enough to prevent the Stormers from beating the Bulls 26-19.

Wales got their Six Nations defence underway with a scrappy 23-15 win over Italy at the Millennium Stadium, in Cardiff, on Saturday.

The plaudits are flooding in, but there are some dissenting voices who feel the jury is still out on Benji Marshall as a Rugby Union player.

The Rebels started 2014 with a 33-28 win in their first trial over the Waratahs, in 42 degree conditions at Albury Sports Ground.

Mike Vowles - Michael Lesley Vowles a qualified teacher but really a rugby coach - has joined the Glenwood High School coaching staff as the assistant to other head coach, Rudi Dames.

The headlines were all about Benji Marshall, but the real winners were the Hurricanes.

Wallaby utility back James O'Connor has confirmed that he will return to Australia to play Super Rugby in 2015.

There are some changes to the Grey Rugby Festival to start at Grey High Schools in Port Elizabeth at the end of April.

Victor Matfield may have been welcomed back from retirement, but there is no guarantees that he will play for the national team.

The worst-kept secret has been confirmed - Victor Matfield will return to the playing field.

Brian O'Driscoll and Rob Kearney will both reach significant career milestones when they line out against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

Springbok flyhalf Johan Goosen will get a chance to cement his place in the Cheetahs starting line-up when they take on the Pumas.

It could not have been a worse start to the year for the Brumbies - losing their opening trial match and seeing star back Pat McCabe go down again.

Ospreys revealed that they have signed Fijian international Josh Matavesi on a two-year deal.

Gordon Tietjens named a squad of 14 players ahead of the fifth leg of the IRB Sevens World Series, in Wellington, New Zealand, on February 7 and 8.

The Western Force will complete their pre-season preparations against the Pampas XV at 'The Force Field- - nib Stadium - on Friday, February 14.

The Highlanders caused the first pre-season upset when they beat the much-fancied Brumbies 15-11 in their Super Rugby warm-up match.

The Cheetahs best heed the wake-up call they received from the Southern Kings last week or they'll face serious heartache against the Pumas.

It may be the newest rivalry in Super Rugby, but they don't get much more appetizing and entertaining than the Southern Kings against the Lions.

The Bulls are expected to provide a stern pre-season test for the relatively young Stormers tight five in Polokwane on Saturday.  

France will be looking to put last year's woes behind them when they take on England in their Six Nations opener in Paris on Saturday.  

No side has ever claimed a third successive Six Nations, but Wales are in line to do so.

IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset has spoken out against the "increase" in public criticism of referees.

The Irish will be determined to hand coach Joe Schmidt a dream Six Nations debut when they welcome Scotland to the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

Sherylle Calder, the world-renowned Visual Skills and Performance Specialist, has joined the Sharks as a consultant on a two-year contract.

The Six Nations season gets underway with two games on Saturday and a Sunday clash to conclude Round One. Catch the action LIVE right here.

Veteran lock Marco Bortolami will make his 100th Test appearance for Italy in Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

Corné Steenkamp has put his retirement on hold and will lead the Pumas in a pre-season friendly against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Muscle flexing by Welsh regions may leave Wales captain Sam Warburton, who recently signed a central contract with the Wales Rugby Union, without a club.

A beefy Springbok that is willing to put his body on the line. That is just what the doctor ordered for the Waratahs.

The injured Springbok duo of Seabelo Senatla and Rosko Specman will return to South Africa.

Jake White has, repeatedly in the past, taken teams from the doldrums to the top of their game. He spoke to Jan de Koning about his goals for 2014.

Jules Plisson will make his debut for France after being named at flyhalf for Les Bleus’ Six Nations opener against England in Paris on Saturday.

England will field new caps Luther Burrell and Jack Nowell in their Six Nations opener against France on Saturday.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann made a number of significant changes to his frontline selection, which will face the Kings on Saturday.

Wallaby vice-captain Quade Cooper says his passion for boxing is growing after a fourth round knockout win in his second professional fight.

Scott Higginbotham has been named captain for the Rebels first pre-season match against the Waratahs in Albury on Saturday.

The stocks of Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane is continuing to plummet at an alarming rate.

Star recruit Benji Marshal has been handed the number 10 jersey for the Blues' opening pre-seaon match against the Hurricanes in Masterson on Saturday.  

Kurtley Beale, back in the Waratahs light blue for the first time since 2011, will pull on the No. 10 jersey when he lines up against the Melbourne Rebels in a warm-up game in Albury on Saturday. 

Ireland flyhalf Jonathan Sexton has revealed he felt like quitting Racing Metro after struggling to adjust to life in Paris following a high-profile move.

Former Bulls flank CJ Stander has committed to a long-term goal of playing Test rugby for Ireland by signing a two-year contract extension with Munster.

Naturally gifted Waratahs fullback Israel Folau says he is keen to add more strings to his bow following a standout debut season last year.

Tongan tighthead Sila Puafisi has signed an extended contract at Gloucester after impressing greatly since his arrival at the club.

Highly-rated back row forward Ellis Jenkins has pledged his future to Cardiff Blues and signed a new long-term deal with the region.

Director of Rugby Mark McCall and six key members of the training ground staff have extended their contracts with Saracens until June 2017.

Hurricanes head coach Mark Hammett has named his 27-man team to face the Blues in Masterton this Saturday.

Victor Matfield, who became a father for the third time on Wednesday, is expected to confirm his return to the playing field later this week.

All Black captain Richie McCaw may be moved around by the Crusaders this season, according to coach Todd Blackadder.

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is expecting another long Super Rugby season with the Stormers without much rest or rotation.  

All Black Brad Thorn is "helping" with the conditioning of the Highlanders and may turn to coaching.

SARU remained mum following reports that the Springboks are likely to play a game against a World XV at Cape Town Stadium this year.

Scotland made four changes and a positional switch in their team to open the 2014 Six Nations championship away to Ireland on Sunday.

The Bulls have lured seasoned utility back Jacques-Louis Potgieter back from France ahead of the Super Rugby season.

There was no sign of Victor Matfield when Bulls coach Frans Ludeke named two teams to take on the Golden Lions and the Stormers.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee named Springbok captain Jean de Villiers as the skipper for their first outing of the season.

Montpellier flyhalf Francois Trinh-Duc has been the happiest man in camp since joining the French squad.

Wallaby legend George Gregan expects fierce competition between the Reds and Brumbies when Super Rugby kicks off in three weeks.

Ma'a Nonu admitted that the Blues fans may not embrace him after his highly publicised walk-out on the franchise in 2012.

All Black legend Andrew Mehrtens has joined the NSW Waratahs coaching staff as kicking coach. Mehrtens answers some questions!

Chris Ashton and Ben Youngs have been omitted from the 26-man England for their Six Nations opener against France on Saturday.

Courtney Lawes says England’s pack are confident of asserting themselves against Les Bleus at the Stade de France on Saturday.

Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll says he is fully focused on the weekend’s Six Nations clash against Scotland in Dublin and has put aside thoughts of the “afterlife.”

Wales flank Dan Lydiate could miss the defending champions' Six Nations opener after flying back to Paris to be with his pregnant fiancée.

Worcester Warriors have announced the signings of Gloucester duo Matt Cox and Ryan Mills as the club continue to build for the future.

Kings caretaker coach Robbie Kempson is hoping for a better performance up front against the Lions this weekend.

The Cheetahs will have to take to heart the lessons learnt in last week's two mediocre performances or face a season of heartache.

The planned SARU Special General Council meeting, to be held in Cape Town on Friday, has been postponed until February 13.  

Lock Alun Wyn Jones will captain Wales in their first Six Nations clash against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday, with Sam Warburton starting on the bench.

Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper declared on the eve of his second professional bout that boxing has boosted his rugby career and he has no intention of stopping.  

The Bugle, the King William's Town paper. ran yet another story of player recruitment, a buirning issue for many. This time it coincerns the Griffons Rugby Union who already have the Harmony Sports Academy in Virginia to provide young players.

Jason Jaftha, who is on SANZAR's panel of Super Rugby referees for 2014, was part of the South African delegation which attended the conference. He reports on what happened.

Kurtley Beale is eager to prove a point against the Melbourne Rebels in a Super Rugby pre-season match on Saturday, but it has nothing to do with getting one over the club who released him.

The Melbourne Rebels have ambitious plans to stamp themselves as one of the best defensive teams in Super Rugby with new coach Tony McGahan.

He may have a long way to go, but former Rugby League star Benji Marshall has set his sights on eventually playing for the All Blacks.  

Queensland Reds openside flank Liam Gill wants to take his game to new heights in 2014.

SARU has implemented cutting-edge technology which will ensure players from as young as Under-13 level are properly monitored and managed.  

Highlanders’ head coach, Jamie Joseph, has named an inexperienced starting XV to play the Brumbies at Queenstown Recreation Ground on Friday.

David Pocock will make his return from injury when he leads the Brumbies in their pre-season clash with the Highlanders in Queenstown this weekend.

France flank Yannick Nyanga says his team can afford no more excuses when they face England in their Six Nations opener.

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has complained that his side is still "fragile" ahead of their Six Nations bow against champions Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

England coach Stuart Lancaster said he had no qualms about selecting as many as three uncapped players.

Flyhalf Simon Humberstone has put pen to paper on a full-time professional contract at Cardiff Blues.

International matches come tumbling in to start February, and all over top referees are refereeing top matches.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann will bring out most of his big guns for their second Super Rugby pre-season outing.

Edinburgh have announced the signing of former Scotland Under-21 captain Neil Cochrane from London Wasps until 2016.

Ireland international and British and Irish Lion Tom Court has signed a three-year deal with London Irish.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named a 34-man squad for the opening two games of the Six Nations against Scotland and Wales.

The Stormers will look to tick the right boxes in the pre-season friendly against the Bulls at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.

John Mitchell's UKZN Impi may have lost his first game in charge, but they showed that they will be a force to be reckoned with in the Varsity Shield this year.  

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee will be forced to name a makeshift lock pairing for Saturday’s pre-season game against the Bulls in Polokwane.

Mornè Mellett is the only Bulls player not likely to be considered for the pre-season Super Rugby encounter with the Stormers on Saturday.

The cash-strapped Fiji Rugby Union sacked coach Inoke Male in a money-saving move less than a month before it starts its defence of the Pacific Cup.

Superior fitness helped South Africa to come back from 0-7 down and beat New Zealand 14-7 in the Final at the Las Vegas Sevens.

The dates for the European Cup and Challenge Cup quarterfinals in early April have been confirmed, with a total of 30 European titles between the teams involved.

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New Zealand will face Pacific rivals Fiji in their pool matches during their home leg of the IRB Sevens World Series.

Twice-capped Welsh fullback Dan Evans is set to move from Newport Gwent Dragons to Ospreys at the end of the season after signing a three-year deal.

The Bulls scrum may have lost the 'fear factor', but coach Frans Ludeke is confident they will not be shunted around this season.

New Zealand were dealt a big blow ahead of their home leg of the IRB Sevens World Series.

rugby365 brings you highlights of South Africa's win at the US leg of the IRB Sevens World Series, when they beat New Zealand 14-7 in the Final.

South Africa defended their title at the United States leg of the IRB Sevens World Series, winning a thrilling Cup final 14-7 against New Zealand.

Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White says matches between South African provinces and English clubs could be the way forward.

Springbok lock Bakkies Botha faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he suffered a fractured forearm in Toulon's 10-23 Top 14 loss to Brive on Saturday.

Brumbies wing Henry Speight will be eligible for a Wallaby jumper in 2014, with the IRB ruling the Fijian-born player will be available for Australia from September 11.

Clermont, Toulon and Toulouse, all stripped of international talent ahead of the Six Nations, suffered defeats in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

The waiting is finally over and the 2014 Varsity Cup season will get going on Monday with the first Varsity Shield matches.

Experienced flyhalf Francois Trinh-Duc was on Saturday called into the France squad after Remi Tales was forced to withdraw with an arm injury.

Man of the match Mouritz Botha praised his side's “brilliant performance” after Saracens' 23-15 win over the Sharks at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

South Africa will play Samoa in the Cup semifinals of the Las Vegas Sevens following their 36-0 win over Argentina on Sunday morning.

The Cheetahs had to come from behind to earn a 36-21 victory over a spirited Southern Kings side at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Wales captain Sam Warburton has become the first player from his country to sign a central contract, the Welsh Rugby Union announced on Saturday.

Saracens held off a spirited fight back from a Sharks side shaking off pre-season rust to secure a 23-15 victory in London.

Glenwood High School has appointed Shawn van Rensburg as its director of rugby in place of Sean Erasmus who has gone to Paarl Boys' High.

Stade Francais shrugged off the absence of a host of Six Nations stars to clinch a bonus point 32-6 win over champions Castres and go top in France on Friday.

Defending champions Wales have a chance to do what no side has ever done by winning the Six Nations three times in a row.

The Blitzbokke made a convincing start to their Las Vegas Sevens title defence by not conceding a single point on the opening day.