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Northampton Saints' Tom May kicked a late drop-goal to secure an 18-4 victory over Bath and send his team to the top of the Premiership standings.

Bulls prop Rayno Gerber will join Italian club Rovigo with immediate effect after a frustrating stint in Pretoria.

South African-born midfielder Brad Barritt will continue his career in England after signing a long-term contract extension with Saracens.

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Talented centre Johann Sadie may already have played his last game for the Blue Bulls, although coach Pine Pienaar has left the back door open.

Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers has come out in defence of misfiring flyhalf Morne Steyn ahead of their clash with the All Blacks in Dunedin.

Dave Pearson, the vastly experienced Test referee has become the first Elite Referee Coach appointed by the Six Nations. 

Argentina's first year in the expanded Rugby Championship is making an impression on Australia hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau.

Springbok assistant coach John McFarland has reaffirmed that South Africa would not alter their conservative game plan.

Watch the action, see the action, hear the decision and listen to some comments on what happens here, an action with a sad outcome.

Wallaby skipper Nathan Sharpe on Friday warned his team against complacency when they face Argentina.

The All Blacks expect to be targeted by an aerial bombardment Saturday as South Africa search for a way to break the world champions' stranglehold.

Argentina will sense a great opportunity to earn their first victory of the Rugby Championship when they face Australia on Saturday.

Are you confident? If you are a New Zealander you are confident. If you are a South African you are looking for a shelter.

The second half of the Currie Cup season gets underway with very little separating the six teams.

Champions Harlequins will be out to extend their unbeaten start to the English Premiership when they take on Sale Sharks this weekend.

After just two rounds there are only three teams left with 100 percent winning record in the Pro12, Munster, Scarlets and Ulster.

The Southern Kings are looking "far and wide" for players to make them competitive when they debut in Super Rugby next year.

All Black stalwart Ma’a Nonu says he will make a decision on his playing future in the next fortnight.

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter... like our nation's pride"

His team may be propping up the foot of the Currie Cup table, but Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar want to see his young charges play with more freedom.

Former Springbok technical analyst Malome Peter Maimane passed away on Wednesday evening.

The Eastern Province Kings will look to move one step closer to a possible home final when they host the third-placed Griffons in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Forgotten Springbok hooker Pieter Dixon, lured out of retirement a few weeks ago, will front up to his former Western Province teammates in Durban on Saturday.

The club versus country debate is highlighted under the full glare of an expectant public and live television on Friday when Montpellier entertain league leaders Toulon in the French Top 14.

French coach Philippe Saint-Andre is determined to come out of November's three Tests with three wins and, as a result, a spot as one of the four seeds for the 2015 World Cup.

England's Premiership clubs and European officials were on a collision course over the validity of a new £152 million (US$245 million) domestic television deal.

All Black coach Steve Hansen said he wouldn't compromise on discipline as he benched scrumhalf Aaron Smith for breaking team rules.

South African coach Heyneke Meyer begrudgingly accepts that his team will be underdogs against New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday.

The experienced Piri Weepu has been named in the All Black starting line-up for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with the Springboks.

Kurtley Beale will have to improve his conditioning if he wants to regain his place in the Wallaby starting line-up.

Should Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer run into a second row crisis somewhere down the line, he may want to look on home soil before heading abroad again.

England Sevens have increased the size of their full-time squad to 19 and added two new faces to their management team ahead of this season’s HSBC Sevens World Series.

Despatch will have the honour of playing in the first match of this year's new-look SARU National Club Championships when they take on White River on Saturday morning.

GLRU President Kevin de Klerk believes his union could pave the way for a possible alternative competition to Super Rugby for South Africa.

Suspended Golden Lions head coach John Mitchell has broken his silence.

Discarded Springbok loose forward Keegan Daniel has replaced Jean Deysel as Sharks captain for the rest of the Currie Cup.

The Blues have signed Crusaders flank Brendon O'Connor and Southland outside back Marty McKenzie.

Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské continues his search for a flyhalf to replace Springbok Johan Goosen.

Flank Tyrone Holmes replaces the injured Rynhardt Elstadt in the only change to the Western Province side for their clash with the Sharks on Saturday.

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann stuck with continuity in his selection for his team's Currie Cup match against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Griquas coach Pote Human has made two forced changes to his side for their Currie Cup encounter against the Blue Bulls in Kimberley on Saturday.

Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar made three changes to his backline to play Griquas in a Currie Cup fixture Kimberley on Saturday.

World Cup-winning Springbok lock Bakkies Botha has rubbished reports suggesting he has been "banned" from joining up with South Africa.

Gerrit-Jan van Velze (Northampton Saints) was suspended for four weeks, after being found guilty of a 'tip' tackle offence.

South African coach Heyneke Meyer has earmarked the breakdown as key to his team's prospects of success in New Zealand this week.

Australian and Reds scrumhalf Will Genia's worst fears have been confirmed - he will be sidelined for six month.

The inclusion of Francois Louw is the most significant change to the Springbok team for their encounter with the All Black.

Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper says preparing for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with Argentina has been a unique experience.

Exeter Chiefs newcomer Dean Mumm says he cannot wait to get stuck into life at Sandy Park having finally arrived in Devon following his switch from Australian Super Rugby side the Waratahs.

Former Leopards captain Eugene Hare says he is living his dream as CEO of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union.

The disciplinary hearing into allegations of misconduct against the Lions' suspended coach John Mitchell has been postponed until next week.

The Cheetahs are set to be bolstered by a number of returning players for this weekend’s Currie Cup catfight against the Golden Lions.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee may have let Burton Francis go, but he will fight a little harder to keep the services of Demetri Catrakilis.

Bakkies Botha will not be joining the Springboks in New Zealand and is expected to play for his French club Toulon this weekend.

The Wallabies injury woes have continued with the news that hooker Stephen Moore and utility back James O'Connor's return to fitness has been postponed.

Maybe it doesn’t look that way on the Team stats table, but 2012 in the Boland was the Year of the Blackies.

Springbok defence coach John McFarland believes the enclosed Foryth-Barr stadium in Dunedin is going to make for a fast-paced game on Saturday.

Tygerberg Hoërskool have one of the most crack Sevens teams in South Africa and they showed it again on Friday night when they beat Wynberg Boys' High in the Final of the Villager Sevens.

New Zealand and Leicester flank Craig Newby was forced to retire on Monday after losing his battle to recover from a serious knee injury.

Former Lions captain Joshua Strauss has signed with Scottish Pro12 club Glasgow Warriors on a three year contract.

Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has made two changes to his backline for the clash with the Wallabies at the Gold Coast this weekend.

Young Western Province tighthead prop Frans Malherbe will join the Springbok squad in New Zealand as injury cover for the clash with the All Blacks.

The changes to the Currie Cup format has resulted in one of the most exciting and eagerly contested competitions in years.

Sharks centre Paul Jordaan will miss the clash with Western Province this weekend, but might be replaced by fit-again Tim Whitehead.

Nathan Sharpe will become the Wallabies' fourth captain this year while Kurtley Beale has been dropped for their clash with Argentina on Saturday.

The new Rugby Championship holds centre stage. In Sydney we have the finals of the club competition with Steve Walsh to referee the main Finall.. And in South Africa and New Zealand the domestic competitions get tough.

The All Blacks are wary of a Springbok backlash when the two great rivals clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.

Following Ulster’s narrow 13-16 win over Ospreys, scrumhalf Paul Marshall has called for a step up in performance ahead of the Munster tie at Ravenhill on Friday night.

Edinburgh centre John Houston believes that the club will be clued up on new Italian outfit Zebre ahead of their arrival in Scotland for the first time this Friday.

Northampton Saints ace Gerrit-Jan van Velze will appear at an RFU disciplinary hearing on Tuesday after being cited for an alleged tip tackle.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says he will largely stick with the side that lost to Australia for Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks.

The defending champion Golden Lions are sweating over the fitness of two of their Springboks, as the Currie Cup competition moves past the halfway mark.

Having recently returned from injury, Western Province flank Rynhardt Elstadt faces another three weeks on the sidelines after suffering a rib injury.

The 'cheap' seats for the Springboks versus All Black Test in Soweto will go on sale on Tuesday.

The Nelson Mandela Bay South African Sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth has moved to a weekend format due to popular demand.

The Western Force signed powerful inside centre Chris Tuatara-Morrison for two years.

The Golden Lions roared back into life and Western Province marched to the top of the standings.

The unbeaten All Blacks dominate the Team of the Week yet again, but Rugby Championship newcomers Argentina also left their mark in Round Three.

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been suspended for two weeks for his altercation with Wallaby counterpart Nathan Sharpe in Perth on Saturday.

French-based World Cup-winning veteran lock Bakkies Botha is set to join the Springboks in New Zealand.

The Wallabies passed a test of character with their first win in the Rugby Championship, but are suffering from "captain's curse".

Sydney's talented young club players have everything to play for this month as the Waratahs coaching team bid to fill the two remaining places in the 2013 squad.

South Africa arrived in New Zealand ahead of the most difficult rugby assignment on the planet - still putting forward a united and positive front.

Powerhouse centre Luther Burrell scored his first Premiership try in Northampton colours, as Saints withstood an impressive Exeter Chiefs comeback at Franklin's Gardens to maintain their 100 percent start to the season.

Paul Dobson takes a look at the oldest provincial rugby competition in the world.

All Black ace Sonny Bill Williams made a quiet debut for Japanese club the Wild Knights on Sunday.

He may have picked up a few grey hairs, but WP coach Allister Coetzee was very pleased with his young team's 29-22 Currie Cup victory over the Cheetahs.

Reality has hit Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar like a ton of bricks, who has admitted that his team is under pressure in the 2012 Currie Cup.

Any suggestion the Pumas would be pushovers in their Rugby Championship debut was squashed for good on Saturday.

Golden Lions interim coach Johan Ackermann believes the tries his side scored on either side of the half-time break gave them the confidence they needed.

Sharks coach John Plumtree admitted Griquas were simply "more hungry", following his team's 15-22 loss in their Currie Cup encounter.

Star-studded Toulon went top of the Top 14 table with a bonus-point 42-12 rout of Bordeaux-Begles seeing them edge one point ahead of similarly unbeaten Biarritz, who beat Montpellier 27-8.

The Springboks’ woes are set to continue for the remainder of the year due to the severity of their shortcomings, writes Quintin van Jaarsveld.

All Black and Blues veteran prop Tony Woodcock will play for the Highlanders next season.

The Griffons all but ended the reign of the Boland Cavaliers as First Division champions.

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been formally charged to appear before a SANZAR judicial hearing.

Captain Jean de Villiers insists the Boks are on the right track despite a narrow loss to a resurgent Australia.

Australia's stand-in captain Will Genia is expected to be sidelined for up to six months after rupturing knee ligaments.

There was a glimmer of hope for the Boks, as New Zealand said they would wrap ace flyhalf Dan Carter in cotton wool.

Replacement Paul Marshall was the last-gasp hero as Ulster inflicted a second-straight defeat on defending PRO12 champions Ospreys with a 16-13 win.

Leicester boss Richard Cockerill urged his side to up their game despite seeing his side start the season with back-to-back wins in the English Premiership.

Western Province moved to the top of the Currie Cup standings with a hard-fought 29-22 victory over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

A late try from Lionel Mapoe secured a 32-23 bonus-point victory for the Golden Lions over the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

The All Blacks were always confident of victory against the Pumas despite an error-riddled performance that saw them pushed right to the end.

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans was full of praise for the character his side showed in their tense victory over the Springboks in Perth.  

Griquas struck a vital blow by beating the Sharks 22-15, keeping the Durban side tryless in Kimberley on Saturday.  

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been cited following an allegation of foul play in his team's 26-19 defeat to the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer believes that his side's defeat to the Wallabies can be put down to a few crucial lapses in concentration.

South Africa suffered their first defeat under the guidance of Heyneke Meyer, but it also represented a record fifth loss at the hands of Australia.

Australia produced a great come-from-behind win over South Africa in Perth on Saturday, which stretched their run over the Springboks to a record five wins.

The Wallabies produced a convincing second-half performance to claim a hard-fought 26-19 victory over the Springboks in Perth on Saturday.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw was especially pleased with his side's second-half performance against the Pumas in difficult conditions in Wellington.

Key players came to the fore for Argentina in their Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.

South African fullback Greg Goosen returned for a third spell in France's Top 14 on Saturday as he signed for struggling Agen as a replacement for the injured former All Black Ben Blair.

The All Blacks needed a late surge to secure a shaky 21-5 victory over a fiery Pumas side in a wet and windy Wellington on Saturday.

The All Blacks negotiated a passionate Pumas side and atrocious conditions to consolidate their position atop the Rugby Championship log on Saturday.

Wales starlet George North made it three tries as the Scarlets ensured Glasgow Warriors' new life at Scotstoun began with an 18-13 defeat.

Harlequins handed Premiership newcomers London Welsh another rude awakening.

Mike Catt has been appointed as England's new attacking skills coach, the Rugby Football Union announced Friday.

The Currie Cup is 120 years old this year, the oldest provincial competition in the world. Paul Dobson asks if interest in the Currie Cup is waning?

Wales prop Gethin Jenkins could be blocked from taking part in the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.

Catalan giants Perpignan go into the fourth weekend of Top 14 action on Saturday still without a win and facing the tricky challenge against Bayonne.

Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper has confirmed he is mulling over a move to Rugby League to link up with good friend Sonny Bill Williams.

The View from the Couch returns after a gap wider than the holes in a Sonny Bill contract.

Western Province head to Bloemfontein in confident mood, but they know it will take another polished performance to beat the Cheetahs on their home turf.

No stone will be left unturned by Lions coach Warren Gatland in his pursuit of a series win over the Wallabies next year.

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It quickly became obvious that Outeniqua were going to be the top team in the South Western Districts this year. What did surprise some was just how far behind their local competition lagged.

Ospreys lock Ian Evans has escaped suspension after being red-carded in the PRO12 match against Benetton Treviso last Friday.

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is hoping to see his team take a big step up when they face the under-fire Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.

Captain Richie McCaw says that the All Black pack are relishing the prospect of wet conditions during their clash with Argentina in Wellington on Saturday.

The Wallabies might be under serious pressure, but their captain Will Genia is trying to focus on the positives ahead of their clash with the Springboks.

The Pumas will be out to cause one of the great upsets when they take on the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.

It will be a moment of truth for both teams when the Wallabies take on the Springboks at Patersons Stadium in Perth on Saturday.

SA's premier domestic competition, the Currie Cup Premier, reaches the halfway stage in what remains a hotly contested race.

All Black flyhalf Aaron Cruden plans to make the most of his rare starting opportunity in Saturday's Test against Argentina at Westpac Stadium.

Round Two of the PRO12 sees the introduction of two new grounds into the competition, and the return to an old favourite.

It may only be Round Two, but Saracens have laid down an early marker in the 2012/13 Premiership season.

Sharks coach John Plumtree has hailed the versatile skills of Meyer Bosman as crucial to his side's Currie Cup success so far this season.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer believes his charges will have to weather an early storm when they collide with the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.

We take a look at some of the stats and facts regarding the Test match in Perth on Saturday.

The SWD Eagles will look to keep their First Division play-off hopes alive when they host the Leopards at Outeniqua Park in George on Friday.

Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar believes disrupting Wallaby captain Will Genia will be the key to victory on Saturday.

The All Blacks have one eye on the future and one on the past as the Graham Henry factor looms large in the run-up to Saturday's clash with Argentina.

Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has announced his replacements for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in Wellington.

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann has made eight changes to his side as they look to bounce back from defeat to Griquas against the Blue Bulls this weekend.

Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship clash with the Springboks due to a hamstring strain.

The situation in the match will be the determining factor, but Cheetahs prodigy Johan Goosen may well be unleashed on the unsuspecting Wallabies.

The reveiew will be in three parts. Tis part deals with the Western Province Premier A League plus Outeniqua of South Western Districts.

The only unforced change to the Western Province team to face the Cheetahs is at prop as Allister Coetzee manages his front row resources carefully.

Debbie Jevans has replaced Paul Vaughan who has stepped down from his post as Chief Executive of the England 2015 Rugby World Cup organising body.

The Blue Bulls have moved swiftly to put last week's disaster behind them, as they prepare to face the Golden Lions.

Frederic Michalak is really enjoying his return to the French Top 14 competition with Toulon but admits he and the team have room for improvement.

Dan Carter has pulled out of the All Blacks side for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Argentina in Wellington, forcing a sixth change.

All Black coach Steve Hansen has made five changes to his side for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with the Pumas in Wellington.

Gloucester Rugby have boosted their front row resources with the confirmation that they have signed Italian international hooker Tommaso d’Apice.

Suspicions that veteran Springbok lock Andries Bekker is still struggling to shake off injuries have proven to be spot on.

London Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Youngs says his side faces ‘a real test of character’ against Bath this weekend.

Leicester Tigers flank Ben Woods on Wednesday announced his retirement from professional rugby.

The Scarlets have added more strength to their tight five with the acquisition of Eastern Province Kings lock Johan Snyman.

Sharks coach John Plumtree has been forced to make just one change to his side for the clash with Griquas in Kimberley with lock Steven Sykes sidelined through injury.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee was not surprised to see Duane Vermeulen named at No.8 for the Springboks.

Lions coach Warren Gatland hopes to have his backroom staff in place prior to the start of the year-end internationals.

B&I Lions coach Warren Gatland said he would travel to France on Wednesday to meet with potential squad members.

B&I Lions coach Warren Gatland has re-opened the World Cup refereeing can of worms by suggesting ARU boss John O'Neill had a role to play.

WP coach Allister Coetzee has been forced to change his winning combination for the Currie Cup clash against the Free State Cheetahs.

Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar included Tuks flank Warwick Tecklenburg in his starting team to play the Golden Lions.

Springbok loose forward Heinrich Brüssow will make his long-awaited return to the playing field on Saturday.

Exciting backline star Luzuko Vulindlu will face his former Sharks teammates when he runs out for Griquas on the wing in a Currie Cup Round Five match.

Australian openside star Michael Hooper is convinced South Africa could be beaten with the same tactics that worked at the World Cup last year.

Tim Fairbrother has been released from his Harlequens contract, at his request, so that he can return home to New Zealand.

The Highlanders have signed Tasman lock Joe Wheeler on a two-year contract.

Sharks' coach John Plumtree is wary of his team's next Currie Cup encounter, against the Griquas in Kimberley.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer stuck to his word and made a number of changes to his under-performing team.

The Welsh Rugby Union have given their full support the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia.

The Golden Lions need to get a better attitude on defence or face the prospect of dropping off the Currie Cup play-off pace.

Argentina wing Gonzalo Camacho says the inaugural Rugby Championship is the ultimate learning curve for the Pumas.

IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset believes that Wheelchair Rugby will capture the imagination of sports fans around the world when the Paralympic competition begins on Wednesday.

A disciplinary hearing for Ospreys lock Ian Evans will be held in Edinburgh on Thursday afternoon.

London Irish have snapped up exciting ex-Rondebosch Boys' High School tighthead prop Richard Palframan from the Sharks.

The All Blacks were far removed from their traditional training kit during Tuesday’s training session in Wellington.

Warren Gatland has been given the seal of approval by the king of Lions coaches, Ian McGeechan.

Having had their first taste of success, Griquas are determined to continue feasting on the big guns of the Currie Cup competition.

Sharks coach John Plumtree and young Blue Bulls points machine Louis Fouché scooped the monthly Currie Cup awards.

The All Blacks did their best to play down the role of their World Cup-winning former coach, Graham Henry, with the Pumas.

Warren Gatland said he was ready for a "hell of a challenge" after being appointed coach of the B&I Lions for next year's tour of Australia.

The Blue Bulls suffered a huge blow with the news that seasoned loose forward Deon Stegmann has been ruled out for the remainder of the Currie Cup season.

This is the final FNB Top 20 for the 2012, and the team we have ranked top is Paarl Boys' High After years of Grey dominance, there is a new team at the top.

Recalled Springbok loose forward Francois Louw has called on his teammates to "stay composed" and focussed on the job at hand.

Three boys from Kearsney College - Daniel du Preez, Jean-Luc du Preez and Sandile Kubeka - returned to school this week after being awarded their SA Schools’ colours following the Four Nations U18 series.

Argentina have been bolstered by the return of first choice flyhalf Juan Martin Hernandez and flank Juan Manuel Leguizamon.

Kurtley Beale has been recalled to the Wallabies starting line-up to face South Africa in a Rugby Championship Test in Perth on Saturday.

The injury doubt hovering over Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss could rob South Africa of more than just another No.2.

The RFU has been "forced" to apologise to former Chairman and acting Chief Executive Martyn Thomas.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee remained upbeat after they shrugged off a chaotic week and climbed to second position in the Currie Cup standings.

Australia believe they are much closer to producing a big win than their two recent losses to New Zealand suggest.

Charlie Hodgson has become the first player to score 2000 points in the English Premiership.

The Rugby Championship gets going again and in Valencia, a city some 180km from Caracas in Venezuela, the first South American matches are played towards qualification for the 2015 World Cup.

The injury curse has struck another Springbok hooker, with Adriaan Strauss the latest South African No.2 to break down.

It has been a long time coming, but Western Province produced a sublime performance to dismiss their arch rivals in the most emphatic fashion.

The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Monday revealed that Wiaan Liebenberg and William Small-Smith both extended their current contracts.

It may not be as an exciting prospect as watching Sonny Bill Williams' unique skill-sets, but the old guard of Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith will be just as effective.

Pride will supersede championship points when the Springboks and the Wallabies lock horns in Perth on Saturday, writes Quintin van Jaarsveld.

Coach Heyneke Meyer gave the Boks a few days to 're-charge' the batteries, before pushing them very hard.

Leicester showed Premiership newboys London Welsh the standards required to thrive in the top-flight as they cruised to a 38-13 victory at the Kassam Stadium on Sunday.

WP coach Allister Coetzee stepped into the role of Colonel John 'Hannibal' Smith, the icon of the famous A-Team series.

Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar lambasted his side for 'not turning up' at Newlands at the weekend

Having already given South Africa a fright, Argentina are determined to prove they are not just home town performers.

The Australia media seems ready to write his rugby obit, but Wallaby coach Robbie Deans is not writing Quade Cooper off.

The unbeaten Eastern Province Kings kept their closest challengers, the Pumas, at arm's length at the top of the First Division standings.

John Plumtree was a proud man after watching his Sharks side claim a stunning come-from-behind victory over the Cheetahs.

Biarritz made it three wins out of three in the Top 14 on Saturday by taking an early home lead against champions Toulouse and holding on under pressure for a 22-17 win.

The head coach for the 2013 B&I Lions will be named in London on Tuesday.

Matches between Bishops Old Boys and the school have been scrapped.

The Springboks have arrived in Perth on Sunday, determined to end a four-match losing streak against the Wallabies.

Sonny Bill Williams said he was trying to convince mercurial Wallaby Quade Cooper to join him in the switch to Rugby League.

All Black star Sonny Bill Williams has spoken of the "privilege" of joining Japanese Rugby Union outfit Panasonic Wild Knights.

The @lantic Sevens Series moved to East London for the 10th of its 16 tournaments. Stirling High School hosted at and the big winners were Grey High of PE.

Scarlets put down an early marker with an impressive 25-point hammering of last season's Pro12 finalists Leinster.

Outeniqua won the Burger Series when they beat Paarl Gim 30-22 in the Big Schools Final in George on Saturday.

Harlequins staged a remarkable recovery as they began the defence of their Premiership title with a 42-40 victory over Wasps at Twickenham.

Western Province have suffered another injury blow with the news that experienced scrumhalf Dewaldt Duvenage has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Western Province scored five tries to secure a convincing 42-6 bonus-point victory over the Blue Bulls at Newlands on Saturday.

A late try from Meyer Bosman gave the Sharks a dramatic 34-32 bonus-point victory over the Free State Cheetahs in Durban on Saturday.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer knows that his side travel to Australasia as underdogs for what will be the sternest test of his coaching tenure yet.

Griquas skipper Ryno Barnes was particularly pleased with his side's second-half performance in their victory over the Lions on Friday.

Ian Evans' first-half red card cost Ospreys dearly as the defending champions began the new PRO12 season with defeat as Treviso claimed a shock 12-6 win.

The Griquas secured their first victory of the season in fine style on Friday, running in five tries to stun the Golden Lions 42-32 in Johannesburg.

New Springbok squad member Duane Vermeulen has been hard at work in an attempt to reach full fitness before leaving for Australia.

Western Province backline coach Rob Fleck believes that the Currie Cup is the perfect platform to develop his team's attacking game.

So you did not go to Craven week; so it's not the end of your rugby ambitions. Craven Week is not an essential step on the ladder to the Springboks.

Springbok forwards coach Johann van Graan has come out in defence of South Africa's much-maligned game plan.

Year in and year out the Villager Sevens has gone along with wet, unpleasant weather. This year the weather excelled itself.

The GLRU moved swiftly to deny rumours that star utility forward Josh Strauss will join the seven-time Super Rugby champion Crusaders.

Itembelihle showed just what talent is available in the franchise when they took part in the annual Kzn Development Tournament in Durban last weekend, as Theo Pieterse reports.

Two South Africans, new to French rugby competitions, have been before a disciplinary committee and suspended.

We take a break from the Rugby Championship, but there is still plenty of Currie Cup action.

Harlequins are determined to prove their first English Premiership triumph was no flash in the pan when they begin the defence.

The one's a modern-day prop. The other is part of a Modern Family.

Toulouse backs coach Jean-Baptiste Elissalde says he is not too worried by his side's tepid start to the Top 14 season ahead of the top-of-the-table clash with much-improved Biarritz on Saturday.

Waratahs prop Paddy Ryan and Western Force wing Nick Cummins have been added to the Wallabies training group.

The defending champion Golden Lions have an ideal opportunity to put some space between themselves and the chasing pack.

Current champions Ospreys are in action in the opening night of the PRO12 season when they travel to Italy to face Benetton Treviso on Friday.

The excitement is building ahead of the opening round of the Premiership season - which gets underway with the traditional Twickenham double header.

USA Eagles back Paul Emerick has re-joined London Wasps in time for the start of the 2012/13 season.

Teenager Jack Jones will look to follow in the footsteps of Scott Baldwin by using a loan spell in Italy as the springboard to establishing himself at the Ospreys.

Teenager Jack Jones will look to follow in the footsteps of Scott Baldwin by using a loan spell in Italy as the springboard to establishing himself at the Ospreys.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has the full support of his players, despite widespread criticism of his coaching style and game plan.

All Black star Sonny Bill Williams arrived in Japan Thursday for the next stage of his colourful career.

The Pumas will look to keep in touch with runaway log leaders the Eastern Province Kings when they host the SWD Eagles.

Free State Cheetahs lock Francois Uys has been suspended from all rugby for two weeks for striking an opponent with the head in the face.

The Blue Bulls have shown some variety on attack this season, but they are not likely to take too many chances at Newlands on Saturday.

The Sharks have recalled a retired hooker and named a Springbok discard in their team to face the Free State Cheetahs.

The second time in a week Golden Lions Rugby Union officials had to douse fires caused by inaccurate media reports.

Former Springbok captain Bob Skinstad has described as 'pathetic journalism' newspaper reports claiming he called Heyneke Meyer a dictator.

The New Zealand Maori team will play Canada and an England 'Championship XV' in a three-match tour in November.

The stage is set for a dramatic showdown between Outeniqua and Paarl Gym in the Burger Big Schools Final in George on Saturday 1 September 2012.

The loss of Duane Vermeulen and Juan de Jongh to the Springbok squad is just one more obstacle for Western Province in a demanding season.

The Springboks' flat performance in Mendoza demanded decisive action from Heyneke Meyer, but despite the new faces how much will actually change?

Sias Ebersohn has been drafted in to take the place of new Springbok Johan Goosen in the Free State Cheetahs team.

The Free State Cheetahs believe they have found a 'Black Diamond' ... a teenager even more exciting than Springbok great Chester Williams.

Physical abuse of referees and unruly behaviour is not confined to the passions of schools rugby in South Africa. There have been cases in New Zealand as well and in one case the police have become involved.

The Sharks will have to show better control and accuracy if they want to get back to winning ways against the Cheetahs this weekend.

Mascots are a dime a dozen in sport. But have you ever wondered where it all started?

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has made seven changes to his team for Saturday's Currie Cup clash against the Blue Bulls at Newlands.

The Bulls have invested heavily in their future, and Pine Pienaar is the man entrusted with breeding the next generation of stars.

Utility back JJ Engelbrecht will make his Blue Bulls Currie Cup debut on Saturday, when the team plays Western Province in Cape Town.

Coach Heyneke Meyer has made a number of significant additions to the Springbok squad for the Australasian leg of the Rugby Championship.

The return of star loose forward Marnus Schoeman is one of four changes to the Griquas team for their Currie Cup encounter with the Golden Lions.

Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper has been given the all-clear to play their next Rugby Championship match against South Africa despite a small fracture.

All Black coach Steve Hansen has sprung to the defence of his Wallabies rival Robbie Deans, who is under mounting pressure.

The Sharks remain hopeful about the availability of Patrick Lambie and Craig Burden ahead of this week's Currie Cup clash with the Cheetahs.

This is the last FNB Top 20 based on weekly results. Next week we shall publish the final one for 2012 based on the whole year's performances.

Western Province have signed highly-rated South African Under-20 lock Ruan Botha who will leave the Lions at the end of the Currie Cup.

The announcement of the Springbok squad to tour Australasia has been delayed until Wednesday.

Western Province flank Siya Kolisi will undergo two separate operations as he seeks to achieve full fitness by the end of the year.

The cynical and uninformed may suggest that the GLRU is doomed. The original Lion King, Louis Luyt, feels the right man is in charge.

Welsh loose forward Rhys Oakley has joined Northampton Saints from French side Bourgoin for the 2012/13 season.

London Welsh have added some weight to their front row with the signings of Bourgoin duo Franck Montanella and Arthur Joly.

It may be too early to speak of 'survival mode', but Griquas coach Pote Human is well aware of the implications of another defeat.

Australia's injury-prone wing Drew Mitchell may be out for a year after rupturing an ankle tendon in the weekend defeat to New Zealand.

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter and his team are "ready to start" after they wrapped up their pre-season programme with a 15-6 away win over Glasgow Warriors.

Josh Strauss, often the Golden Lions' talisman, has been moved to lock - after the injury curse again struck the Johannesburg outfit.

There are no Tests this week but the Pro 12 competition for Celtic nations starts, competitions steam ahead in England, Scotland, France, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

The Reds have rounded off their coaching staff for next season with the re-signing of Super Rugby-winning High Performance coaches, Jim McKay and Damian Marsh.

The Free State Cheetahs may be scouting other unions for front row cover, after another prop was ruled out.

The Western Force have signed All Black scrumhalf Alby Mathewson as their marquee overseas player for next season as they work to rebuild the team.

Veteran Wallabies and Waratahs lock Dan Vickerman has finally called time on his career after an extended injury battle.

Lions prop Jacobie Adriaanse has signed a three-year contract with Welsh club Scarlets where he will play a key role in developing the young props in the squad.

Sharks assistant coach Grant Bashford hailed the character the team showed in their first defeat of the Currie Cup campaign against the Blue Bulls on Saturday.

Blue Bulls loose forward Arno Botha will miss the clash with Western Province at Newlands this weekend due to a hamstring injury.  

Scotland centre Joe Ansbro will be sidelined for up to three months after suffering a broken neck while playing for London Irish.

Argentina may have secured their best ever result against South Africa, but it was not enough to improve their position of eighth in the latest IRB World Rankings.

We have a much wider spread than usual in our famous weekly selection, but two teams still dominate.

The mighty All Blacks understandably dominate our team of the week which does not include one Springbok after their disappointing draw in Mendoza.

August is dribbling to an end and that means the Villager Sevens is due - the 44th Villagers Sevens, the father of all schools Sevens in South Africa.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer is not about to throw the baby out with the bath water, despite emotional outbursts from the public and media.

Kempton Park won the Beeldtrofee Final, beating frequent winners Monnas 20-10.

The @lantic Sevens moved down to the Cape this past week and was hosted by Excelsior High School. Not only did they host it by Excelsior excelled themselves and won the cup, beating Paul Roos in the Final

While the bloodhounds are closing in on Robbie Deans over his team's dismal form, the under-fire Wallaby coach is fighting fires on a different front.

The clock is ticking for Wallaby coach Robbie Deans, who has four Tests to turn around their fortunes or face the sack.

South African Under-20 star Paul Willemse has become the latest star player to leave the troubled Golden Lions for seemingly greener pastures.

In what can only be described as atrocious conditions Wynberg Boys' High School finished off one of their most successful seasons with a 8-7 win over traditional rivals and hosts SACS.

Elton Jantjies sent a strong message to the Springbok selectors when he produced a sublime allround performance for the Lions.

SARU have announced the next intake of Under-16 High Performance players with 53 players set to attend a camp in September in the Western Cape.

Western Province flank Siya Kolisi's prospects of getting back into Springbok contention suffered a cruel blow.

The All Blacks have turned their attention to Argentina after retaining the Bledisloe Cup in dominating fashion on Saturday.

Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar hailed his team after they fought off defeat and illness in their 42-31 Currie Cup victory over the Sharks.

The unbeaten Eastern Province Kings hold a commanding eight-point lead at the top of the First Division standings.

Gavin Henson could miss the start of the new English Premiership season.

Desperate times call for desperate measures and there is no denying the Springboks are in dire straits, writes Quintin van Jaarsveld.

Ten All Blacks will be released to play for their provinces in the NPC this coming week.

The Coca-Cola Schools of Excellence Programme was launched during a wet but marvelous day of rugby at the Wesbank Grounds in Malmesbury on Saturday 25 August 2012.

Cheetahs captain Robert Ebersohn lauded his side for their second-half comeback to beat Griquas 29-16.

South Africa's coach, Heyneke Meyer, admitted Sunday he has serious back row problems to solve before facing Australia next month.

Noord-Kaap played Hentie Cilliers of Virginia in the KOVSIE Central Region final in Bloemfontein at Shimla Park on Saturday. Northerns won a nail-biting encounter 30 28 after trailing 0-9 at the break.

The vultures were closing in on Wallaby coach Robbie Deans, after yet another dismal failure.

For most of South Africa this is the end. There is a bit of mopping up to be done but almost all of those who had not finished their season have done so now, but now without a shock as once again Drostdy pulled a surprise in Worcester.

Australian star Matt Giteau scored a brace of tries while English flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson kicked a match-winning penalty.

The All Blacks fired an ominous warning to their rivals with a 22-0 weekend demolition of Australia.

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett is known as a no-nonsense guy.

Newcomers Argentina dispelled fears that they could be out of their depth in the Rugby Championship by holding South Africa to a 16-all draw.

The passionate Pumas came within a hair's breadth of pulling off one of the greatest upsets of all-time in Mendoza on Saturday.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer did not hold back when he expressed his disappointment in his team's 16-all draw with the Pumas in Mendoza on Saturday.

Argentina scored a huge moral victory by claiming their first Rugby Championship points in a historic 16-all draw with South Africa.

The Springboks slumped to a fortuitous 16-all draw in Mendoza on Saturday to all but hand the Rugby Championship to the All Blacks.

The Blue Bulls produced a sublime second-half performance in Pretoria on Saturday, to end the Sharks' unbeaten run in the Currie Cup competition.

The Lions claimed a tense 26-23 Currie Cup win over WP in Johannesburg, Elton Jantjies slotting the winning kick in the fourth minute of injury-time.

The Cheetahs made it back-to-back Currie Cup victories as they turned in a fine second-half performance to beat Griquas 29-16 on Saturday.

Sonny Bill Williams will leave a legacy in Rugby Union unlike any other Rugby League convert.

New Zealand delivered a "masterclass" in defeating Australia 22-0 at Eden Park on Saturday, Wallabies coach Robbie Deans said.

The Wallabies’ woes continued as they were taught a rugby lesson by a far superior All Black side at Eden Park on Saturday.

Monnas bied Saterdag 25 Augustus weer, soos in 2009, die Beeldtrofee-finaal op die Ras van Rooyen veld aan.

New Zealand retained the Bledisloe Cup for the 10th-straight year, following a commanding 22-0 win over Australia at Auckland's Eden Park.

Impregnable New Zealand punished Australia 22-0 in the Eden Park Test on Saturday, the first time in 50 years they kept the Wallabies scoreless.

New Zealand retained the Bledisloe Cup for the 10th straight year as they easily disposed of Australia in Auckland on Saturday.

The multi-talented Sonny Bill Williams bowed out of Rugby Union in fitting fashion at Eden Park on Saturday.

Springbok great Joost van der Westhuizen on Friday handed out the South African team's jerseys at an emotional ceremony.

Northampton terminated Brett Sharman's contract, but insisted it wasn't prompted by an investigation into allegations he posted a racist message on Twitter.

Another weekend of high drama and it is all LIVE right here!

The Sharks seek another improved performance in their pursuit of perfection when they tackle the Blue Bulls this weekend.

Argentina hope a change of venue will bring a change of fortune when they host South Africa in a Rugby Championship second round match Saturday.

Remember Ireland. Remember France. The All Blacks have dug into their file of close shaves for motivation.

Former All Black Doug Howlett was on Friday confirmed as captain of Munster for the coming PRO 12 season.

After a week of a freak bout of flu that struck down almost the entire Blue Bulls team, two players have been ruled out of the encounter with the Sharks.

The Springboks have played in Mendoza before, and there are good memories of the occasion.

Reds loose forward Liam Gill stands poised to make his Test debut after being named on the Wallabies bench for Saturday's Test against the All Blacks.

As if five or so months of fiercely competitive top-level rugby isn’t enough, Paarl Gym still face two very real hurdles in their quest to finish top of the SA Schools ranking this year.

Will there be a difference this time when the Springboks and the Pumas meet in the town of trees at the foot of the Andes?  

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has dismissed the taunting of Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper in New Zealand as "just one of those things".

Sonny Bill Williams may be leaving New Zealand after the All Blacks play the Wallabies on Saturday but the star midfielder is reluctant to say it's forever.

It may appear as if all is imploding around the Golden Lions team, but the players are immersed and resolute in achieving their goals.

The Wallabies will have to defy both history and form in order to keep their Bledisloe Cup hopes alive in Auckland on Saturday.

The defending Currie Cup champions, the Golden Lions, continue to attract a disproportionate share of the spotlight.

The final week of fixtures has arrived in the Western Cape and in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town we have a fitting finale when SACS host Wynberg.

With the Andes as a backdrop, Estadio Malvinas Argentinas will be etched in history.

On Saturday at Hoërskool Brackenfell, there is an FNB Classic Clash between the home side and visitors from Parow, Hoërskool Tygerberg.

Nicolas Sanchez has been entrusted with the flyhalf role for Argentina against South Africa in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Harlequins veteran Karl Dickson has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the current Aviva Premiership champions until the end of the 2014-15 season.

Fiji will become the latest international side to play Gloucester at Kingsholm when the two teams meet on Tuesday, November 13.

Argentina fullback Martin Rodriguez believes home ground advantage will play a major role in Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test in Mendoza.

There isn't a league or a knockout competition in KwaZulu-Natal, but with all the top rugby schools playing against one another on an annual basis, there is opportunity to determine who the top team is.

Glenwood High School hosted the largest schools Sevens tournament this Saturday with 24 schools from all over KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa attending.

Muir season ended with a low, going down 17-57 to Graeme College in Grahamstown in their final rugby fixture for 2012.

A fairly large crowd was treated to some exhilarating rugby at the Western Province-Boland Burger semifinals at Paarl Gym on Wednesday, 22 August.

Griquas will have plenty motivation to get one over on their Central Unions franchise partners when they host the Free State Cheetahs in Kimberley on Saturday.

The walls are seemingly closing in on Robbie Deans with the Wallaby coach receiving wide-swept criticism.

The South African Rugby Union have reaffirmed best practice for assistant referees (ARs) when judging kicks at poles

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann is far from ringing the alarm bells, but he admitted that discipline is an issue that will be addressed.

All Black coach Steve Hansen has cited last year's World Cup final scare as a reason why they cannot take the struggling Wallabies lightly at Eden Park on Saturday.

The Pumas will want to keep the pressure on log leaders the Eastern Province Kings when they travel to Worcester on Friday.

A delegation from SARU met GLRU officials in Johannesburg on Thursday to discuss ways of managing the impact of the Lions's axing from Super Rugby.

Lions President Kevin de Klerk has fought many tough battles, but few have upset him as much as the uncalled raids on his troubled union's players.

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann had the rare delight of recalling two of his foremost Springboks for the Currie Cup crunch match with Western Province.

Dominating the gainline is key to South Africa securing back-to-back victories over Argentina. We go inside the Bok camp.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee believes that the off-field difficulties will make the Golden Lions a tougher prospect this weekend.

Champion outside back Clyde Rathbone will play for the Brumbies in 2013 after signing a one-year deal with the club on Thursday.

New Zealander Warren Gatland has revealed he expects to coach the B&I Lions' tour of Australia in 2013, forcing him to set aside his Six Nations duties.

Mercurial Quade Cooper was Thursday recalled to the Wallabies side to face the All Blacks on Saturday, but Kurtley Beale was axed.

Paul Roos Gymnasium went up from Stellenbosch to Bloemfontein for a variety of competitions with Grey College. Some 700 went up in buses, including 27 rugby teams - including Kerwin Noemdo.

Argentina host South Africa in Mendoza on Saturday. We bring you all the statistics and facts.

All Black coach Steve Hansen has opted for continuity as his team aim to retain the Bledisloe Cup on home soil this weekend.

The next dramatic chapter in the protracted Super Rugby participation saga will be written in Cape Town on Thursday.

Aregntina have been dealt a major blow with flyhalf Juan Martin Hernandez ruled out of Saturday's Test against South Africa with a torn leg muscle.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has tweaked his back row for the second Rugby Championship Test against Argentina.

Wallaby legend Mark Ella has boldly predicted that Australia are set for another decade of Bledisloe Cup blues.

Noord-Kaap played ungenerous hosts to Jim Fouché in a semifinal of the KOVSIE Central Region league, beating them 58-17 in Kimberley.

Playing at home in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday, Cambridge High sprang something of a surprise when they beat rivals Hudson Park 20-12.

These results from schools' matches go beyond the First XVs. The results for Grey and Wynberg are especially impressive.

The Lions have been dealt another crippling blow, with confirmation that they lost the arbitration case against their Super Rugby partners.

The Sharks have called on some youth and experience to plug the gaps in their team for their clash with the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld this weekend.

Hoërskool Punt of Mossel Bay came from behind to beat Langenhoven Gimnasium of Oudtshoorn  13-10 at Van Riebeeck Stadium in Mossel Bay.

Nico Malan of Humansdorp went up to Port Elizabeth to face Framesby in an FNB Classic Clash which  the home side won 35-20.

Griquas coach Pote Human has made several changes to his team for the Central Unions derby on Saturday.

Western Province captain Deon Fourie has been offered a contract by Toulon and expects to join the French Top14 club after the Currie Cup.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee wasted no time in rushing back his Springbok discards for Saturday's Currie Cup meeting with the Golden Lions.

Johann Sadie will make his Currie Cup debut for the Blue Bulls on Saturday.

Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has fingered fullback Lucas Amorosino as the main culprit in his team's loss to South Africa last week.

The Queen’s College 1st XV beat their Dale College counterparts 28-0 this past weekend in an FNB Classic Clash in Queenstown.

This weekend General San Martin Park will play host to what will be Argentina's maiden home match of the Rugby Championship.

The starting pistol is cocked and ready to send the 12 clubs from Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales flying out of the starting blocks.

England international Danny Care extended his contract with Premiership champions Harlequins that is set to keep the No.9 at the club until 2016.

South Africa-born flank Chris Alcock has switched Super Rugby sides - moving to the Western Force from the Waratahs.

The Free State Cheetahs received a timely boost ahead of their Round Three Currie Cup showdown with Griquas on Saturday.

World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry will join the Blues to help the ailing Super Rugby franchise rebuild after a disappointing season.

Sharks assistant coach Grant Bashford has admitted that his team is still a work in progress after two rounds of Currie Cup action.

Give Tygerberg captain Edwin Sass a bit of space and he is bound to produce a piece of individual brilliance from the outside centre position.

Brackenfell High captain Michael Hansen possesses all the qualities necessary to thrive as a loosehead prop in the modern game.

Springbok assistant coach John McFarland on Tuesday said it’s a misconception that Argentina are a one-dimensional side.

After a week's hiatus when schools had a time off, we again have the FNB Top 20. There have been fewer matches but sufficient to bring in some changes.

As the season draws to a close, it is time for the enthralling final stages of one competition and for the opening stages of a second.

Springbok openside flank Marcell Coetzee believes that his team's issues at the breakdown can be solved by providing better support for the ball-carrier.

The Free State Cheetahs are hopeful of seeing big guns Heinrich Brussow, Coenie Oosthuizen and Johan Goosen return from injury in the next two weeks.

This week there is the second round of the new Rugby Championship with Steve Walsh and his team translated from Cape Town to Mendoza.

Congratulations are in order for Springbok legend Schalk Burger who became a father on Monday.

The Waratahs have appointed former New South Wales and Wallabies lock Roger Davis as their new chairman.

With captain David Pocock sidelined for three months the Wallabies have suffered another blow with tighthead Sekope Kepu the latest player to fall.

The All Blacks are taking no chances with experienced loosehead prop Tony Woodcock who will not feature against the Wallabies due to a rib injury.  

The mounting injury toll is forcing Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer to explore his options, which could bring long term benefits for his team.

South Africa can expect a far more 'intense' onslaught from Argentina in their return Test on Saturday.

The Golden Lions suffered a double blow on Monday, with the news that two key players could miss the visit of Western Province this week.

Griquas, still looking for their first win of the Currie Cup season, received a mixed bag of news on the injury front.

Australian lock Jake Ball has joined the Scarlets after finalising his contract with the West Wales region which will see him based at Parc y Scarlets for the next three years.

Western Province received a double boost on Monday when Springbok squad discards Juan de Jongh and Siya Kolisi reported for training.

London Irish have added Fijian prop Jerry Yanuyanutawa from the Brumbies to their squad for the 2012/13 Aviva Premiership season.

South African-born eighthman Andries Pretorius was on Monday named captain of the Cardiff Blues for the 2012/13 PRO12 season.

The Sharks may be the only unbeaten team in the Currie Cup, but they know they will need to raise their game when they travel to Pretoria this weekend.

The Blue Bulls, battered and bruised from their loss to the Free State Cheetahs, will hope to get at least one Springbok before facing the table-topping Sharks.

Renowned defence guru Jacques Nienaber has signed a three-year deal with Western Province, which will keep him in Cape Town until 2016.

The post-match focus was on Bismarck du Plessis, but he is not South Africa's only casualty from the first round of the Rugby Championship.

Grey College, of Bloemfontein, beat Paul Roos 33-23 in an exciting FNB Classic Clash in Bloemfontein on Saturday afternoon.

It was a new beginning when the Rugby Championship kicked off on Saturday, but our Team of the Week is dominated by the usual suspects.

Forgotten Wallaby wing Clyde Rathbone is attempting a Super Rugby comeback with the Brumbies, at age 31.

The Currie Cup continues to produce interesting results that keeps the competition wide open. We bring you our famous weekly selection!

Jonny Wilkinson kicked all of Toulon's points in a 21-15 Top 14 win over 2009 champions Perpignan at the weekend.

A Western Province player will appear in court on a fraud charge relating to a vehicle licence, it was reported on Monday.

South African captain Jean de Villiers, who arrived in Argentina with the rest of the Springboks, is bracing for a backlash from the Pumas.

The Wallabies were dealt a major blow on Monday with confirmation that skipper David Pocock needs keyhole surgery on his knee.

The South African College High School (SACS) beat Diocesan College (Bishops) 34-3 on the Piley Rees Field on Saturday.

The SA Schools team remained undefeated in the International Under-18 series after beating England 36-29 at UWC Stadium on Saturday.

Heyneke Meyer believes that Andries Bekkeris ready to move out of Victor Matfield's shadow.

Frans Steyn was happy with his team's victory at Newlands on Saturday but not with the quality of their performance or their decision-making.  

Western Province have just one injury concern after their bruising 25-20 Currie Cup win over Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

All Black loosehead prop Tony Woodcock is the only injury concern for the world champions following their 27-19 win over the Wallabies at the weekend.

The Southern Kings will not have any special conditions of selection, but they are expected to boost transformation in South African rugby.

Quintin van Jaarsveld feels the bonus point system puts the Springboks at a distinct disadvantage in the Rugby Championship.

The EP Kings thumped the defending champion Boland Kavaliers 57-19 to move seven points clear at the top of the first division log.

Springbok flyhalf Morne Steyn knows that he cannot afford to let his standards slip with the pressure set to increase in the next few weeks.

Although Western Province coach Allister Coetzee was happy with the way his side fought back to beat Griquas in Kimberley he knows they have plenty of work to do.

Following their 27-6 victory at Newlands the Springboks will venture far out of their comfort zone when they play against the Pumas in Mendoza on Saturday.  

The Springboks know that they have to improve their work at the breakdown if they are to pose a threat in their three upcoming away matches.

In a slick display, that cynics might say came two weeks too late, Paarl Boys’ High hit peak form to demoralise a despairing HTS Drostdy side 61-18.

There were FNB Classic Clashes in East London, Bloemfontein, Queenstown, Mossel Bay and Port Elizabeth, with some surprises.

Australia's hopes of recovering from defeat to New Zealand have been dealt a potentially savage blow with captain David Pocock an injury doubt.

Sharks hooker Craig Burden will join the Springbok squad that will be travelling to Argentina.

Western Province have signed two SA Schools flyhalves, Pieter Jordaan (Free State) and Ryno Eksteen (Blue Bulls).

The Sharks moved to the top of the Currie Cup standings when they demolished the defending champion Golden Lions in Durban on Saturday.

Argentina were courageous but were ultimately unable to keep up with the pace of the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

South Africa suffered a huge blow in their opening match of the Rugby Championship, with another key forward ruled out through injury.

South Africa moved to the top of the table after the opening round of the inaugural Rugby Championship.

New Zealand overpowered Australia 27-19 in the inaugural Rugby Championship on Saturday, but the All Blacks feel they can still improve considerably.

The Springboks blew hot and cold against the Pumas in the historic Rugby Championship Test at Newlands on Saturday.

Western Province got their Currie Cup campaign back on track with a hard-earned 25-20 win over a resolute Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

For all the talk of recapturing the Bledisloe Cup, the Wallabies were utterly underwhelming on home soil on Saturday.

Australia were their own worst enemies in the disappointing opening match of the Rugby Championships.

New Zealand got the inaugural Rugby Championships off to a winning start with an impressive 27-19 win over Australia in Sydney on Saturday.

Cheetahs captain Robert Ebersohn was full of praise for wing Riaan Smit after the hosts picked up their first win of the Currie Cup season.

Israel Dagg, despite manning the last line of defence, led from the front in the historic Rugby Championship opener in Sydney on Saturday.

Defending champions Toulouse were indebted to Fijian wing Timoci Matanavou and giant Tongan forward Edwin Maka.

The Free State Cheetahs grabbed the early lead and never let go to register a 32-18 victory over the Blue Bulls in Bloemfontein on Friday.

The eighth tournament in this year's @lantic series takes place on Saturday, 18 August  2012at Glenwood High School in Durban.

Sharks coach John Plumtree is expecting a fierce onslaught from the embattled Golden Lions when the teams meet in a repeat of last year’s Currie Cup final on Saturday.

Flyhalf Handré Pollard will captain the SA Schools team in their final Under-18 International Series match against England at the UWC Sports Stadium in Bellville on Saturday.

Lions President Kevin de Klerk slammed the "poor" leadership of SARU and accused them of leading his team up the garden path.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and lock Eben Etzebeth on Friday visited 15-year-old Rowan Hermanus at the Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town.

The “Kwaggas” from George will be taking on the 300km journey to meet the “Tiere” from Uitenhage, on Saturday - Outeniqua against Daniël Pienaar.

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers believes that the extra preparation time his team have had will see them make a step up from their performances against England.

London Irish have placed renewed emphasis on team discipline for their forthcoming campaign.

This year it's Langenhoven Gimnasium's turn to tumble down the Robertson Pass from Oudtshoorn to Mossel Bay with its wonderful sea views for their Interschools, an FNB Classic Clash.