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The biggest positive for Western Province from their victory over the Sharks was the performance of their forward pack at Kings Park.

The Springbok Sevens suffered an energy-sapping semifinal loss against hosts Australia and then ran out of steam against England on the Gold Coast.  

Marius finished the regular season at the top of the leaderboard in the rugby365 Currie Cup prediction challenge.

Griquas were encouraged by a fighting performance against the Golden Lions ahead of their promotion/relegation play-offs with the Pumas.  

Although his side booked a semifinal against Western Province next week, Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann was left frustrated on Saturday.

World champions New Zealand overpowered hosts Australia to win their first Gold Coast Sevens crown 40-19 in the final on Sunday.

Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar refused to make excuses as his team's season ended in a defeat to the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske admitted that his front row have some work to do this week before their Currie Cup semifinal against the Sharks.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has no complaints over Sonny Bill Williams' decision to choose rugby league over union.

All Blacks forwards Kieran Read and Sam Whitelock have signed contract extensions with the NZRU, but will not get a 'sabbatical'.

Edinburgh ended a run of six successive defeats by beating two-time European Cup winners Munster in style on Saturday.

The return of star utility back Cory Jane headlines the All Black squad for the third Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Dunedin next Saturday.

The Currie Cup semifinals were confirmed on Saturday.

Western Province finished top of the Currie Cup standings with a 17-13 win over the Sharks in a bruising battle in a very wet Durban on Saturday.

The Free State Cheetahs knocked the Blue Bulls out of the Currie Cup play-off race.

The Golden Lions booked their place in the Currie Cup play-offs with a come-from-behind 35-28 win over Griquas in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse praised his charges for their resilience in claiming the First Division title in emphatic style.

The South African team, under the guidance of new coach Neil Powell, on Saturday safely navigated a tricky pool.

Sonny Bill Williams' dramatic about turn this week could provide a lifeline for unwanted All Black Ma'a Nonu at the Chiefs.

Counties Manukau secured the Ranfurly Shield for the next six months with a 25-7 win over Southland in an NPC match.

London Irish ran in nine tries to get their Challenge Cup Pool Five campaign off to a runaway start, beating I Cavalieri Prato 60-11.

All the top seeds eased into the Cup quarterfinals after Day One at the Gold Coast Sevens, which is Round One of the IRB World Series.

The European Cup is back and we bring you a gallery of Friday's action!

There were opening round European Cup victories for Ulster, Saracens and Toulouse on Friday.

Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg is likely to miss all of his country's November Tests after undergoing wrist surgery.

Thierry Dusautoir will return as captain of France for the November Test matches.

The Pumas on Friday completed their dream First Division season, as they maintained their unbeaten run in the competition.

New Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell will begin his tenure on the Gold Coast this weekend and wants to start on a winning note.

The need to win and score a four-try bonus points the Blue Bulls may just become a bit more 'expansive' than usual.

The Free State Cheetahs won't go into a defensive frame of mind, but they will lift the physical intensity of their game.

Springbok Johan Goosen has passed a fitness test and will be on the Free State Cheetahs' bench for their Currie Cup crunch match against the Blue Bulls.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee faces a tough decision about who will lead his team in the knock-out stage of the Currie Cup.

Griquas are condemned to a promotion-relegation series, but there is one last chance for a few individuals to make a statement.

The Force has continued their recruitment focus on powerful forwards for the 2014 season, with the signatures of Rory Walton, Adam Coleman and Robbie Abel.

Stade Francais marked their European return to Stade Jean Bouin with a rousing victory over Lusitanos.  

The back-to-back Super Rugby champions, the Chiefs, have signed well-travelled forwards Kane Thompson and Ross Filipo for next year's campaign.

Tatafu Polota-Nau and Nick Cummins return from injury in the 32-man Wallabies' squad named on Friday for the five-Test tour next month.

Code-hopper Sonny Bill Williams has turned his back on a chance to rejoin the All Blacks, after it was revealed he will not return to Rugby Union next year.

Morgan Cushe, a fine man and a great rugby player, died of renal failure in the Cuyler Clinic in Uitenhage on 6 October 2013. He had suffered kidney problems for some time and had been in and out of hospital. He was 65 years of age.

The European Cup returns this week, as some of the world's most talented players strive to reach the promised land of the 2014 Final in Cardiff.

South African-born Castres scrumhalf Rory Kockott is one of three players shortlisted for the 2012-13 Top 14 Player of the Year award.

Hurricanes flank Faifili Levave is set to make his Test debut after being named in the 30-man Samoa squad for the November internationals.

Hawke's Bay upset the applecart when they handed Wellington their first loss of the season in Napier on Thursday.

The Gold Coast Sevens marks the start of the IRB Sevens World Series where Fiji will be determined to make it three in a row this weekend.

The league phase of the Currie Cup comes to an end this weekend, with something on the line in every game on Saturday.

Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar explains it was a “family decision” to turn down a lucrative offer from Toulon.

The First Division Final between the Pumas and EP Kings at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday is expected to culminate into a spectacle.

The Lions need just one point to book their place in the Currie Cup play-offs, but coach Johan Ackermann has placed them in 'must win' mode.

The veteran Sharks loose forward Jacques Botes is set to break a significant record by becoming the most capped player in Currie Cup history.

Play-off places are at stake in the final round of the Currie Cup regular season this weekend. Catch all the action LIVE right here.

Free State Cheetahs assistant coach Hawies Fourie has been appointed Griquas' head coach for the next three years.

Chris Stirling is focusing on success as he settles into his new role as General Manager High Performance at the Hurricanes.

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Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann made some interesting changes to his side to take on Griquas at Ellis Park on Saturday.

The New Zealand Rugby League was accused of lacking integrity and pandering to the whims of Sonny Bill Williams.

The Sonny Bill Williams saga, an ever-present sideshow in Rugby Union and Rugby League, took a new and intriguing twist on Thursday.

The Blue Bulls' highly rated all-Springbok midfield combination will have to deal with the added weight of expectation this week.

Gerhard van den Heever is hoping for a dream end to his two-year stint at Western Province ahead of the next chapter of his career in Ireland.

We shall deal with the ball that goes into touch but still results in a penalty against a player ahead of the kicker.

Scarlets are hoping to repeat 2011's success at Northampton when they kick off their European Cup campaign at Harlequins.

Springbok flyhalf Johan Goosen could make an unexpected and dramatic return to the playing field on Saturday.

Referee Nigel Owens makes a 'song and dance' of the Rugby Championship decider!

Western Province will use their clash with the Sharks this weekend to ensure that they are firing on all cylinders in the knock-out stage of the Currie Cup.  

Wales assistant coach Rob Howley believes he has found a blueprint on how to beat the Springboks in their opening match of the November Tests.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské, as was expected, named an all-Springbok front row to take on the Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has named four Springboks in his starting XV for Saturday's decisive Currie Cup encounter against the Sharks in Durban.

The return of Springbok centres JJ Engelbrecht and Jan Serfontein headlines the Bulls team for their Currie Cup clash against the Cheetahs on Saturday.

East Coast player Te Rangi Fraser has been given a two-week suspension for a spear tackle, following a judicial hearing on Wednesday.

The Sharks will be looking to close out the pool phase of the Currie Cup on a strong note with a Springbok-laden team to host Western Province on Saturday at Kings Park.

Sonny Bill Williams sought to explain his dramatic late bid to join New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup squad.

Gloucester fullback Olly Morgan has been forced to retire as a result of ongoing injury concerns.

Italian-Scottish flyhalf Tommaso Allan is one of two new call-ups to a 35-man Italian squad for two training camps prior to three November Tests.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster will wait until later this month before naming a captain for the end-of-year internationals.

They still have a Currie Cup competition to win, without him, but the mere presence of Jake White is already revving up the Sharks.

One of the two home semifinals are still up for grabs in the Under-19 provincial championship with one pool round remaining.

Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has signed a three-year contract extension with Irish club Ulster.

The round-robin stages of the Under-21 provincial championship looks set for a grand finale this weekend.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské will lean on the leadership qualities of Adriaan Strauss as his team chases third place on the Currie Cup standings.

Sometimes, it seems, dreams do come true. They have just come true for Stuart Berry whom the IRB has appointed to his very first Test less than a month away.

The Blitzbokke's trip to the Gold Coast Sevens has been delayed due to thundershowers.

Leicester Tigers skipper Toby Flood is hoping to be able to do something that neither Martin Johnson nor Neil Back were able to do before him.

Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen has accepted the dismissal of an urgent application to stop the publication and distribution of a book about him.

The return of their Springboks will see the Sharks field a powerful tight five in their crunch match with Western Province this weekend.  

Griquas coach Pote Human made 12 changes to his team for their final Currie Cup league match of the season.

The IRB has cast its net further in making its appointment to the November Tests, mostly in Europe.

South African scrumhalf Rory Kockott has not signed a deal to join European champions Toulon next year.

Three players will be involved in judicial hearings on Wednesday, following NPC and Heartland Championship matches in New Zealand at the weekend.

One is a leading young actor and the other leads a school of Sharks.

South African-born loose forward Robbie Diack has signed a new three-year deal with Ulster that will see him remain at the province until at least the summer of 2017.

Milan's 80 000-seater San Siro stadium has been awarded the 2015 European Cup Final, even though the competition may not exist by then.

South African-born Ireland hooker Richardt Strauss has been ruled out for the rest of the season because of a heart condition that will require surgery.

Australia Sevens coach Michael O'Connor has named an experienced squad for their home leg of the Sevens World Series on the Gold Coast this weekend.  

What a splendid end to last round of the Rugby Championship, particularly that golden Match at Ellis Park, and what a wonderful: achievement to have a match without refereeing controversy.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee will welcome back his returning Springboks for the crucial clash against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee says the team’s success is a by-product of the union’s structures, cohesion and culture.

Western Province powered to their first bonus-point win of the season and are duly rewarded in our famous weekly Currie Cup selection.

Although they have a new coach in Neil Powell, not much in the South Africa Sevens set-up has changed as they head to the Gold Coast Sevens.  

The 2014 Super Rugby season will get underway in South Africa with the Cheetahs and Sharks scheduled to host back-to-back matches on Saturday February 15.

Flip van der Merwe has been ruled out of a possible return to the Blue Bulls team ahead of their Currie Cup match against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

New Sharks boss Jake White has made no secret of his ambitions to coach at Test level and will leave the Durban side if an opportunity arises.

A knee injury and a superb cameo from Beauden Barrett marked a frustrating outing for All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden at Ellis Park.  

Western Province have claimed both Currie Cup awards for September.

Although the All Blacks were unbeaten in the Rugby Championship, they are matched by the Springboks in our team of the tournament.  

After failing to register their first win in their second Rugby Championship campaign, the Pumas are being tipped to look overseas for a new coach.

Argentina scrumhalf Martin Landajo has been suspended from all forms of the game for one week after stamping on some Australian players in Rosario.

The Sharks have confirmed that Jake White will replace Brendan Venter as their new Director of Rugby.  

Captain Dean Mumm led by example as Exeter Chiefs beat  Gloucester 29-12 in their biggest-ever Premiership win at Kingsholm.

Metalhead’s power play in the final round saw him win the rugby365 Rugby Championship prediction challenge.

The Pumas and EP Kings will cross paths in the First Division Final for the second year in a row after overcoming tough battles this weekend.

Pumas great Felipe Contepomi was not too dejected after the Wallabies spoiled his Test swansong with a 54-12 win in Rosario on Saturday.

A try in each half from Alex Cuthbert helped Cardiff Blues to a 29-12 victory over Edinburgh on Sunday.

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie says his team gave their first indication of how good they can become in the record rout in Rosario on Saturday.

The Golden Lions’ damning habit to gift the opposition an early lead cost them again in their 23-36 loss to Western Province on Saturday.

WP coach Allister Coetzee was pleased that his team bagged their first bonus point of the season in their 36-23 win over the Golden Lions on Saturday.

Griquas will start preparing for the Currie Cup promotion-relegation games after their 21-52 home loss to the Cheetahs on Saturday.

The Free State Cheetahs have positioned themselves well for a place in the semifinals thanks to their 52-21 hammering of Griquas on Saturday.

Pumas scrumhalf Martin Landajo has been cited for foul play during Saturday’s Rugby Championship match in Rosario.

Coach Steve Hansen has hailed the character of his all-conquering All Blacks after their 38-27 victory over the Springboks on Saturday.

Sharks lock Pieter-Stef du Toit has a burning desire to make his Springbok debut and become the best No.5 lock in world rugby.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer believes that his side showed massive improvement in this year's Rugby Championship.

The Wallabies ended the Rugby Championship with a convincing 54-17 victory over the Pumas in Rosario.  

Keith Earls struck the decisive blow at Thomond Park as Munster ended a four-match losing run against rivals Leinster.

Saracens continued their unbeaten Premiership streak and stretched their lead at the top of the table to six points with a 19-12 victory over London Wasps.

The All Blacks proved they are without equal as they claimed an outstanding 38-27 win over the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

The All Blacks secured the Rugby Championship title with a 38-27 victory in a pulsating clash with the Springboks at Ellis Park.  

Although they lost at home to the Sharks, the Blue Bulls still have a chance of sneaking into the Currie Cup semifinals.  

Sharks coach Brad McLeod-Henderson praised his team for the character they showed to sneak past the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld despite two yellow cards.

The Springboks showed remarkable grit and determination in the 27-38 loss to the All Blacks in the epic Ellis Park showdown on Saturday.

New Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has named an experienced squad to play in the Gold Coast Sevens tournament on 12 - 13 October in Australia.

Raymond Rhule scored four tries as the Cheetahs cruised to a comfortable 52-21 victory over local rivals Griquas in Kimberley.  

Western Province got their first bonus point of the season and secured a home semifinal with a 36-23 victory over the Golden Lions at Newlands.

Former captain Neil Powell, has been appointed coach of the Springbok Sevens team in succession to Paul Treu, SARU announced on Saturday.  

Paddy Jackson kicked six penalties to Dan Biggar's four as Ulster claimed a 16-12 victory over Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium to end their unbeaten run in the PRO12.

Danny Cipriani repaid the faith put in him by Steve Diamond by producing a scintillating all-round display to help Sale Sharks upset Bath.

The Sharks secured a home semifinal with a tense 18-16 victory in a physical battle with the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

Richard Cockerill has agreed a new five-year contract as Leicester Tigers’ Director of Rugby.

Former England prop Phil Vickery attended his first Council meeting on Friday as one of four newly elected RFU Council members.

All Black captain Richie McCaw is determined to add a Test win over the Springboks at Ellis Park to his record-setting résumé on Saturday.

Springbok centre JJ Engelbrecht has been cleared to face the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship decider at Ellis Park on Saturday.

England will host the Springboks in one of four consecutive Tests in November 2014 in preparation for the 2015 World Cup.

Sharks flank Jacques Botes is set to equal the record for the most Currie Cup appearances.

Western Province fullback Gio Aplon says that although his team is unbeaten this season, they feel that they are yet to play to their potential.  

Despite speculation that he is set to be replaced by Jake White, Sharks Director of Rugby Brendan Venter insists that he is intent on leaving a legacy in Durban.

World Cup-winning All Blacks blindside flank Jerome Kaino will return to the Blues next year after signing a two-year deal with the Auckland franchise.  

The Rugby Championship decider between the Springboks and the All Blacks has been billed as the greatest match of the year, with good reason.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen expects the Springboks to rely on their strength up front as they pursue four tries at Ellis Park.

Sharks chief executive John Smit says he hopes to put to bed soon the question of whether Jake White is available to join the union.

It is time to put up or shut up in the Currie Cup, with major moves to be made at both ends of the table this weekend.  

Argentina have suffered a late blow ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship match against Australia in Rosario.

The possibility of the Pumas breaking their Rugby Championship duck against the Wallabies on Saturday adds some spice to the wooden spoon battle.

It will be a replay of last year's Premiership final when Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints meet in their East Midland derby this weekend.

Pro12 frontrunners Glasgow Warriors and Ospreys know they can ill afford a slip-up this weekend before the break to accommodate European rugby.

Underestimate the Blue Bulls at your peril. This is the blunt message delivered by Sharks backline coach Sean Everitt to his charges.  

Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia is back in the starting line-up for Australia's final Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Rosario.  

It’s the final round of the Rugby Championship while the Currie Cup enters Round Nine. Catch all the action LIVE right here.

The First Division will reach boiling point this weekend as the top four teams in the competition battle it out for places in the final following 14 taxing weeks of round-robin matches.

Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has made a number of changes to the side to face Western Province at Newlands on Saturday.  

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann is not about the throw the baby out with the bath water.

World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry could find himself in hot water once again for disparaging remarks he has made about match officials.  

The Sharks may be sitting pretty at the top of the Currie Cup table, but they are not about to rest on their proverbial laurels.  

Tasman's Marty Banks, Auckland's Hadleigh Parkes, and Mark Abbott from Hawke's Bay have all signed on to join the Hurricanes in 2014.  

The ARU has granted James O’Connor an early release from his national contract for 2013 and will not offer him a national contract for 2014.

It's the end of the Championship with all to play for - 1 vs 2 on 2's favourite field. It could be an astonishing match, with Nigel Owens to see fair play.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer insists abrasive hooker Bismarck du Plessis won’t hold anything back at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Richie McCaw returns to captain the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship decider against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Griquas have made three changes to their pack for the Currie Cup clash with the Free State Cheetahs in Kimberley on Saturday.  

We have the perfect appetiser to the Springboks versus All Black Test.

Referee Jason Jafta and TMO Willie Roos won't feature in the next few weeks of Currie Cup action, but neither official has been suspended.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee stressed the need for his team to keep their game structured and accurate against the free-running Golden Lions.

The Blue Bulls are treating their remaining league fixtures as 'knock-out' games in a desperate bid to reach the Currie Cup play-offs.

Springbok tourist Raymond Rhule has been reinstated in the Free State Cheetahs starting XV, after he was axed as a result of poor form.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has made four changes to his team for Saturday's Currie Cup meeting with the Golden Lions at Newlands.

Tendai Mtawarira will play in his 50th Test for South Africa when they take on New Zealand at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

The back-to-back Super Rugby champions, the Chiefs, have added dynamic try-scoring Tasman wing James Lowe to their squad.

A Counties Manukau NPC team physiotherapist was issued a five-match suspension, following a misconduct hearing.

New Zealand's Super Rugby coaches are pushing for a team of Pacific island players to be included in the competition when it expands in 2016.

Just a day after proudly proclaiming they are recruiting in the local market, the highlanders revealed that they are going 'international' after all.

Captain Richie McCaw is "looking strong and ready to go" against the Springboks at Ellis Park, according to assistant coach Ian Foster.

The recall of veteran midfielder Felipe Contepomi is one of two changes to the Argentina team ahead of their final Rugby Championship match of the year.

Christian Lealiifano in unconcerned about the possibility of having lasers flashed at him during Saturday's Test against the Pumas in Rosario.

The Springboks are ready to fight fire with fire in the breakdown battle in Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

Injuries robbed the Lions of two more of their most influential backline players, but coach Johan Ackermann is adamant his team will be just as effective on attack.

Springbok Marcell Coetzee will play for the Sharks this week, but will only come off the bench against the Bulls in Pretoria on Friday.

Sharks Director of Rugby Brendan Venter has not given any indication over his future amidst speculation that he is set to be replaced by Jake White.  

Phil Burgess makes his first appearance and Chris Cracknell returns after a year on the sidelines in the England Sevens squad for the opening leg of the Sevens World Series.  

Bjorn Basson will make a welcome return to the Blue Bulls side to play the Sharks in a Currie Cup match at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

Can't be at Ellis Park? Then be at the next best place - BokTown!

Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Cockerill has pleaded with rugby's power brokers to save the European Cup.

Australia's Rugby Championship campaign is being threatened by a pay row involving one of the key players in the team.

The Griquas Under-19 team have forfeited nine log points in the B Division Provincial Championship after being found guilty of breaching Law 13.3 which relates to the movement of players.

The Reds have appointed Steve Meehan as their new attack coach as their preparations for the 2014 Super Rugby season continue.  

Otago forwards Gareth Evans and Tom Franklin have signed with the Highlanders, and livewire halfback Fumiaki Tanaka has recommitted for the 2014 season.

A very prominent and knowledgeable New Zealander believes South Africa will have a major advantage on Saturday.

The Leopards’ 27-22 victory over the Sharks this weekend invigorated the race for the second spot on the Under-19 provincial championship log.

Western Province and the Blue Bulls this past weekend booked their semifinal places in the Under-21 provincial championship.

Only one team did not make it in our famous weekly Currie Cup selection and nobody is dominating.

WP coach Allister Coetzee knows he faces a selection conundrum when the Springboks return after the weekend’s Rugby Championship decider.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee says they have no intention of wrapping fit-again flank Schalk Burger in cotton wool.

The Currie Cup, the oldest and most prestigious domestic provincial competition, will retain its six-team strength-versus-strength format.

South Africa have slightly narrowed the gap to New Zealand at the top of the IRB World Rankings.

The Springboks are under no illusions about the mammoth task ahead them and will take an all-or-nothing approach to Ellis Park on Saturday.

Frik Kirsten has been declared fit for the Blue Bulls' Currie Cup clash against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

New Zealand continue to set the pace - on the world rankings, in the Rugby Championships and in our famous weekly selection.

Lions lock Franco van der Merwe has been recalled up to the Springbok squad for the Rugby Championship decider against the All Blacks.

Jake White says he would be keen to coach Western Province or the Sharks, but has his eye on winning another World Cup title.

The Springboks were dealt a big blow when burly lock Flip van der Merwe was banned for one week.

The All Blacks are banking on the return of talismanic captain Richie McCaw to put the seal on another successful season.

Vereniki Goneva produced a man-of-the-match performance to help Leicester Tigers edge past Exeter Chiefs.

The All Blacks are headed for South Africa knowing they are just one point away from sealing another Rugby Championship title.

The Springboks will need to produce their best performance of the year if they are to take the Rugby Championship title at Ellis Park.

Marius moved to the top of the rugby365 SuperBru pool after Round Eight of the Currie Cup.  

The  Pumas will host the SWD Eagles in Nelspruit and the EP Kings take on the Leopards in Port Elizabeth in the national First Division semifinals.  

Argentina are desperate to register their first Rugby Championship victory when they host Australia in their final match of the competition.

Griquas were left with much to ponder after going down to the Blue Bulls in Kimberley on Saturday.

There may still be a tough road ahead, but the Blue Bulls are still in with a chance of reaching the Currie Cup semifinals.

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie was left frustrated after his team's capitulation to the Springboks at Newlands on Saturday.

Springbok lock Flip van der Merwe has been cited for alleged foul play during the victory over the Wallabies at Newlands on Saturday.

The Pumas were gallant in their 15-33 loss to the All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de la Plata on Saturday.

New Zealand took a giant step towards retaining their Rugby Championship title with a 33-15 win over Argentina in La Plata on Saturday.

The All Blacks left it late but ultimately bagged the full five points in their 33-15 win over the spirited Pumas in La Plata on Saturday.

Despite missing out on a bonus point against Australia at Newlands, the Boks managed to set up a play-off with the All Blacks.

Wallaby captain James Horwill said he sees "progress" in the Australian team despite suffering a 28-8 hammering at the hands of South Africa.

The European Cup has announced the referees appointed to the first two rounds of the Heineken Cup and the first two rounds of the Amlin Cup.

Dan Biggar became only the second player to pass 1,000 Pro12 points as Ospreys saw off a Connacht fightback to win 43-26.

The Wallabies’ woes continued but they could be pleased with the fact that they denied the Springboks a four-try bonus point on Saturday.

The bonus point may have eluded the Boks, but  coach and captain were happy that they still have a chance next week to claim the Rugby Championship.

Chris Ashton's second Premiership try of the season helped Saracens continue their stranglehold over Harlequins.

South Africa stayed alive in the Rugby Championship with a dominant 28-8 victory over Australia in Cape Town on Saturday.

Fourie du Preez played a starring role in the Springboks’ emphatic 28-8 victory over the Wallabies at Newlands on Saturday.

The Blue Bulls kept alive their Currie Cup play-off hopes with an impressive 52-10 rout of Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann admitted he was disappointed with the way in which his team defended in their 25-31 Currie Cup loss to the Sharks.

Sharks coach Brad Macleod-Henderson praised the attitude of his players, following his side's 31-25 Currie Cup victory over the Lions.

Springbok Schalk Burger returned to action on Friday after an 18-month lay-off through injury and illness.

Stade Francais took top spot in France on Friday with an 18-11 win over Montpellier as the Paris giants confirmed their status as a rejuvenated force this season.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen believes the clash with Argentina Saturday will be the "defining moment" of the 2013 Rugby Championship.

The Chiefs have signed two new forwards for the 2014 season.

All Black captain Kieran Read expects to be leading the side on the field for Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina.

George North scored his first-ever Premiership try, to help Northampton Saints return to winning ways with a 33-14 success over Sale Sharks at Franklin's Gardens.

Tommy Bowe and Rory Best marked their return to Pro12 action by scoring tries as Ulster saw off Benetton Treviso 32-13 at Ravenhill.

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie fired a verbal broadside at match officials ahead of their Rugby Championship encounter with the Springboks.

The Sharks retained their place at the top of the Currie Cup standings with a nailbiting 31-25 win over the Golden Lions.

Western Province retained their unbeaten Currie Cup status with a hard-earned, if somewhat fortuitous, 29-27 win over the Free State Cheetahs.

Rather than focus on how the Wallabies will play at Newlands, the Springboks are hoping to impose their gameplan on the visitors.

Gloucester received a timely boost with the news that centre Billy Twelvetrees has put pen to paper on a new two-year extension.

Loftus Versfeld Stadium should be boycotted due to the Blue Bulls Rugby Union implementing a quota system, AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel said.

Wellington continue to be the dominant force in this year's NPC, holding off a staunch challenge from Waikato to win 19-14 in Hamilton.

New Zealand are in danger of losing yet another captain to illness or injury.

rugby365 and Absa are again combining to give one lucky reader (and nine of his/her friends) the chance to be a VIP for the day.

Neither are aesthetically the most pleasing sights, but both are very 'lovable' characthers.

Two-test All Blacks flank Matt Todd will sit out the rest of the year after undergoing surgery on a torn pectoral muscle.

The second coming of Springbok scrumhalf general Fourie du Preez is expected to have a major influence on their clash with the Wallabies at Newlands.

Jake White may have stolen the headlines this week, but the World Cup-winning former Springbok coach won't be stealing the Wallabies' thunder.

Tasman hooker Quentin MacDonald has received an off-field yellow card, following a judicial hearing.

Wallaby playmaker Quade Cooper has an on-off love-affair with Newlands, which he plans to rekindle on Saturday.

Tasman hooker Quentin MacDonald has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Northland flyhalf Dan Hawkins.

The Springboks have the chance to prove they can handle being outright favourites when they face Australia at Newlands.

All to play for! It sounds so simplistic, but in that little phrase is contained an enormous amount of drama.

The All Blacks will be in for a much tougher test than last year’s corresponding clash when they take on the Pumas in La Plata on Saturday.

Glasgow Warriors will want to keep their flawless record intact when they face Zebre in Parma on Friday evening.

Aussie flank Ben White says Exeter Chiefs cannot wait to get stuck into Leicester Tigers in their latest Premiership encounter this Sunday.

Newlands is not a sell-out yet, but you better hurry!

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie believes he has found the blueprint to turn around a 26-point hammering at the hands of the Springboks.

The Springboks' last Test was the cause of much disappointment, and they intend putting things right against the Wallabies on Saturday.

The round-robin stage of the First Division will come to a close with a gripping round of matches on Friday.

Injuries have once again forced Griquas coach Pote Human to turn to club rugby for player resources.

The Currie Cup enters Round Eight while the Rugby Championship rolls into Round Five this weekend. Catch all the action LIVE right here.

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has made six changes to the side to take on the Springboks at Newlands on Saturday.

The rise, fall and resurgence of Springbok flyhalf Morné Steyn is proof that there is no substitute for a good work ethic.

While the Brumbies started the process to replace Jake White as coach, details have begun to emerge about the reasons for his sudden departure.

BREAKING NEWS: The Sharks have opened the front door for Jake White to return to the franchise.

All Black coach Steve Hansen made two changes to the team to play Argentina in the Rugby Championship Test at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata this Saturday.

Do you want to watch this weekend's Absa Currie Cup drama unfold, for free? Here is your chance!

Rugby historian Paul Dobson reflects on the opening of the Bok Experience museum.

Once you've waded through the expected cliches, there is one very powerful message coming from the Wallaby camp: 'Boks BEWARE!'

Ireland flank Sean O’Brien admits that he will consider continuing his career in France when his Leinster deal expires at the end of the season.

Edinburgh hooker Aleki Lutui has been handed a two-week suspension for a dangerous tackle during the Pro12 game against Ospreys last Saturday.

Western Province have confirmed that they are not in talks with former Springbok coach Jake White about a possible position at the union.

Premiership deputy chairman Bruce Craig says Celtic League clubs face 'financial oblivion' if they don't join the breakaway Rugby Champions Cup.

Alain Rolland, one of the top referees in the world, has announced his retirement at the end of the current season.

The spotlight will shine brightly and the expectations will be high, but don't expect Superman to appear on the field.

Heyneke Meyer is hoping to maximise the potential of the talent at his disposal by rotating his players in the key positions of hooker and scrumhalf.

The Brumbies have resigned themselves to a Super Rugby future without Jake White.

Flank Justin Downey and lock Stephan Lewies come into the Sharks starting line-up for their clash with the Golden Lions to replace Bok squad members Marcell Coetzee and Pieter-Steph du Toit.  

Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar, in a desperate bid to salvage something from a disastrous season, has made six changes to his starting line-up.

South African coach Heyneke Meyer wasted no time in drafting back star scrumhalf Fourie du Preez for the crucial Test against Australia.

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann has made just two changes to his starting side for the Currie Cup clash with the Sharks on Friday.

Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen's attorney has launched a court application to prevent the publication of a book.

The Golden Lions Under-13 team won the @lantic Interprovincial Sevens in Pretoria on Tuesday.

Springbok tourist Raymond Rhule is one of four players who felt the wrath of Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské axe.

Ali Williams believes controversial New Zealand teammate Ma'a Nonu could still play for the All Blacks, even if he plays in France.

Although it has been over 20 years since the Wallabies beat them at Newlands, the Boks have their sights set on the future rather than the past.  

B&I Lions skipper Sam Warburton will return to action well ahead of schedule for Cardiff Blues’ match against Leinster on Friday.

Wales centre Jamie Roberts looks set to miss the Test against the Springboks in Cardiff on November 9 due to injury.

At the @lantic Interprovincial Sevens played in Pretoria the Valke ran out winners

The Wallabies hope to do their talking on the Newlands pitch, when they face off against a powerful Springbok team on Saturday.

Manu Tuilagi could miss England's November internationls after suffering a suspected torn pectoral muscle injury.

The Interprovincial Sevens for Under-13 players started in Pretoria on Monday.

Schalk Burger is expected to make his comeback against the Cheetahs on Friday after being named on the Western Province bench.

Paul O'Connell is confident Joe Schmidt will have no trouble adjusting to the international scene in his new role as Ireland coach.

Not many rugby rivalries at the moment are as intense as the one between Springbok hookers Adriaan Strauss and Bismarck du Plessis.

The rotation policy implemented by the Sharks during the Currie Cup is a gamble, but one which has paid off.

Edinburgh hooker Aleki Lutui will appear before a Pro12 disciplinary hearing on Wednesday.

Wellington flank Adam Hill has received no further sanction, after being ordered from the field in his team's Week Six NPC match against Canterbury last Saturday, September 21.

Springbok Johan Goosen's hopes of a comeback for the year-end tour has been dashed.

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Griquas coach Pote Human will part ways with the Kimberley side at the end of the season to take charge of the University of Pretoria.

Injured All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw is on track to be fit to take on the Springboks at Ellis Park next week.

Australia has chosen two schools sides to take part in a triangular series with New Zealand Schools and Fiji Schools

The Championship starts up again with South Africa at Newlands and Argentina in La Plata.

The Under-18 Provincial Sevens kicked off at Curro Hazeldean School in {Pretoria on Monday.

The ability of Fourie du Preez to cope with the intense pressure of Test matches will be key to the Springbok cause.

The Blue Bulls this past weekend worked themselves into a comfortable position to finish as the top team in the Under-19 provincial championship.

Five teams are set to battle it out for semifinal places in the Under-21 provincial championship with three rounds of pool matches remaining.

The return of veteran lock Patricio Albacete will add some much-needed muscle to the Argentinean team to face New Zealand.

ERC chairman Jean-Pierre Lux is adamant proposed plans for a new breakaway tournament to challenge the European Cup will not come to light.

WP forwards coach Matthew Proudfoot says the Free State Cheetahs won’t be fuelled by "negative motivation" in Friday’s match in Bloemfontein.

Springbok flank Schalk Burger could return to action in Western Province’s clash with the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.

It was a try feast this past weekend, despite the monsoon-like conditions at Newlkands. Those tries are reflected in our famous weekly selection.

Argentina international back row forward Tomas Leonardi has joined Edinburgh on a three-month contract.

Waylon Murray and Handré Pollard has been given the green light to train ahead of this week's crucial Currie Cup match against Griquas in Kimberley.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer hopes to put on display South Africa's newfound running game at a packed Newlands on Saturday.

Burly lock Flip van der Merwe is the biggest concern for South Africa ahead of their crucial Rugby Championship encounter with Australia in Cape Town on Saturday.

Australia will arrive in South Africa on Monday for the start of what has been described as the road-trip from hell.

They both go by the first name of James and both entertain people.

Are you the ultimate Springbok fan? rugby365 and Castle Lager are giving away two ultimate superfan experiences.

England lifted a second successive European title after cruising to a 31-7 win against France in Sunday’s Bucharest Grand Prix Sevens Final.

Saracens maintained their perfect start to the season to sit top of the Premiership with a 31-17 bonus-point victory over Bath on Sunday.

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann says his charges should have beaten the Blue Bulls by a far greater margin at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Blue Bulls captain Jono Ross believes his team will still make the semifinals despite their 26-35 loss to the Golden Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské lamented his team’s poor defence following their 26-50 defeat to the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

The Sharks want to build on their 'best performance of the season' against the Free State Cheetahs in Durban on Saturday.

English and French clubs on Sunday announced the formation of a new competition called the Rugby Champions Cup for the 2014/15 season.

The focus will be on the Springboks, but the Currie Cup may well steal some of the spotlight in the next few weeks.

JP remains at the top of the rugby365 SuperBru pool after Round Seven of the Currie Cup.

Griquas run the risk of being the 'almost' team of South Africa.

Match officials are back in the spotlight, after yet another contentious call. Jan de Koning reports.

Toulon went to the French Top 14 summit after an 18-12 win over Bayonne, which saw All Black lock Ali Williams mark his debut with a yellow card for stamping.

Lock Pieter-Steph du Toit and centre Juan de Jongh have been recalled to the Springbok squad.

The EP Kings, Eagles and Leopards all booked their semifinal berths in the First Division - alongside log-leaders the Pumas.

Eli Walker and Richard Hibbard both grabbed doubles as Ospreys put Edinburgh to the sword in a comfortable 44-10 win that lifts them to second in the Pro12 table.

Leicester extended their impressive home record to just one loss in their last 18 games, as they moved to the top of the Premiership standings.

The second time this season the Golden Lions scored a convincing bonus-point win over the Blue Bulls.

The Sharks overtook Western Province at the top of the Currie Cup standings with an impressive 50-26 demolition of the Cheetahs on Saturday.

Australia captain James Horwill says he's confident he will be fit for next weekend's Rugby Championship match against South Africa in Cape Town.

Canada's Graeme Mew has been asked to mediate in the ongoing row over the future of the European Cup.

Zebre finally claimed their maiden Pro12 victory at the 25th time of asking.

Harlequins cruised to a 37-13 victory at Sixways, scoring four tries in the process and condemning Worcester to a third consecutive Premiership defeat.

Wallaby captain James Horwill says he is disappointed in controversial wing James O'Connor after his latest off-field misdemeanour.

Western Province held off a fierce onslaught by Griquas to remain unbeaten and escape with a 19-13 win at a wet Newlands on Friday evening.

Watch Rory Kockott take two shots at goal in the same play!

England have the chance to secure a second European title at this weekend's Bucharest Grand Prix Sevens.

The Ranfurly Shield will remain with Counties Manukau for at least another three weeks.

Will Genia revealed that he endured sleepless nights after being axed by the Wallabies but said he holds no grudges.

Sydney University's hooker Tolu Latu and former Australia A wing Matt Carraro have become the latest additions to the Waratahs squad.

All Black Julian Savea pledged his allegiance to the Wellington Lions and Hurricanes, signing on for another two years.

The Golden Lions may be the Currie Cup competition's leading try scores, by some distance, but they also have the leakiest defence.

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie stood down James O'Connor for failing to "demonstrate and uphold the behavioural and cultural standards".

Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar is treading a fine line as he looks to bring his team back from the brink of disaster.

It is probably an understatement to say it is crunch time for some teams, as the Currie Cup competition moves into the home stretch.

On  Monday and Tuesday, 23-24 September 2013, the Provincial Schools Sevens for Under-18 and Under-13 takes place at Curro Hazeldean in Pretoria.

Veteran scrumhalf Piri Weepu has been recalled to the New Zealand squad for the two-match Rugby Championship tour of Argentina and South Africa.

Munster will be aiming to become the first side ever to begin a Pro12 season with three bonus point victories against Treviso at Stadio Monigo on Friday.

Worcester Warriors may have lost their opening two Premiership games but Sam Betty insists they are not reaching for the panic button.

The International Rugby Board has sent out the following instructions to unions and match day doctors and officials at Test matches.

Toulouse's veteran coach Guy Noves admits he is worried ahead of the visit of Top 14 champions Castres this weekend.

Quintin van Jaarsveld, a valued contributor to rugby365.com, is one of KwaZulu-Natal's best.

The First Division looks set to feature a mixture of joy and heartbreak this weekend as the tournament reaches the penultimate pool round.

In answer to a request from the Irish Rugby Union, the International Rugby Board has clarified what is allowed as an aid in taking a conversion kick.

Highlanders boss Roger Clarke is adamant losing a number of high profile players is just bad timing, rather than a reflection on the franchise.

With no Rugby Championship action, the Currie Cup takes centre stage this weekend. Catch all the action LIVE right here.

The Sharks made a number of changes to the team that will take on the Free State Cheetahs in a Currie Cup encounter at Kings Park on Saturday.

Injuries forced Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann to make several changes to his team ahead of their Currie Cup crunch match with the Blue Bulls.

rugby365 and Absa again combine to give our loyal readers a chance to win free tickets - to watch the Golden Lions take on the Blue Bulls.

Paul Treu's appointment as the new coach of Kenya's Sevens team is being delayed by red tape in his home country, South Africa.

Gloucester prop Nick Wood was handed an eight-week ban for stamping on Saracens loose forward Jacques Burger.

The Australian Rugby Union is investigating reports that an intoxicated Wallaby wing James O'Connor was refused permission to board a flight.

Cardiff Blues lock Bradley Davies and Benetton Treviso prop Lorenzo Cittadini were both handed bans at Pro12 disciplinary hearings on Wednesday.

Premiership Rugby is standing their ground in their desire to split from European Rugby Cup and start a new competition.

EP Kings boss Cheeky Watson believes former South African Under-20 star Cornell du Preez could play for Scotland once he qualifies.

RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie has refused to get involved in a public row with the organisers of the European Cup with the future of the competition still in doubt.  

IRB chief executive Brett Gosper wants the European Cup to remain a tournament for the continent's leading clubs amid fears of an Anglo-French breakaway.

Griquas coach Pote Human has had to deal with the loss of his fifth lock of the season, not to mention a host of other injuries, but he remains a glass-half-full guy.

Cheetahs lock Lodewyk de Jager has recovered from a concussion to take his place in the team to face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

The return of Currie Cup record try-scorer Bjorn Basson will boost the Blue Bulls ahead of their match against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Alan Solomons scored another coup for Scottish outfit Edinburgh with the signing of 22-year-old Southern Kings back row forward Cornell du Preez.

James O'Connor, one of Australia's most notorious bad boys, may have put his career in jeopardy with another drunken escapade.

In the wake of the raucous chorus of indignation it may be good to try to clear up the wild misconceptions in the hope that it could calm the storm.

British Prime Minister David Cameron has told Manu Tuilagi an apology isn't necessary for pranking him during a visit by the victorious British and Irish Lions.

All Blacks flank Liam Messam has had to deal with plenty of abuse on twitter in the last week.

Two-time European Cup-winner Lawrence Dallaglio has urged governing bodies to preserve the competition or risk the Southern Hemisphere continuing to dominate the World Cup.

The Lions took a giant leap in the right direction with the bulk resigning of a core group that includes their Springboks.

The Barbarians have confirmed that Schalk Burger will join Springbok captain Jean de Villiers in the team to take on Fiji at Twickenham in November.  

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee is looking forward to the Currie Cup debuts of two exciting Under-21 stars in Friday’s clash against Griquas.

France international fullback Clement Poitrenaud has extended his contract with Toulouse until 2016

The ERC have invited all decision-makers to an October 23 meeting in a bid to resolve the ongoing row over the format of the continent's showcase competition.

New Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has announced a 42-man training squad ahead of the end-of-year internationals.

The third @lantic Provincial Under-18 Sevens tournament will take place on 23 and 24 September at Curro Hazeldean in Pretoria.  Fifteen provincial Under-18 teams  and Zimbabwe will participate in the tournament.

Springbok flank Marcell Coetzee is itching to resume Currie Cup duty for the Sharks after sitting on the sidelines with the national team over the last four weeks.

The experienced trio of Kyle Brown, Chris Dry and Steven Hunt have been included in a 14-man Emerging Sevens squad to participate in the Middelburg Sevens this weekend.  

The Sharks' Springbok hooker Craig Burden is awaiting the arrival of a French visa and will board the first available plane heading to Toulon.

Namibian international openside flank Rohan Kitshoff will start for Western Province against Griquas on Friday in one of two changes to the side that beat the Blue Bulls.

Western Province flank Michael Rhodes has been suspended for one match for stamping on Blue Bulls captain Jono Ross in their Currie Cup clash on Saturday.  

British and Irish Lions centre Manu Tuilagi has apologised to British Prime Minister David Cameron after pranking him with "bunny ears" during a photo at Downing Street.

One has won his share of TV awards, the other is a superstar the rugby field!

rugby365 and Castle Lager are giving away 120 tickets to their Braai Nation events that will take place around the country on Tuesday, September 24.  

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie insisted his team step up the "physical" side of their game when they meet the Springboks in Cape Town.

The Rebels have strengthened their 2014 squad with the signing of wing Telusa Veainu as a developing foreign player.

European Club Rugby President Jean-Pierre Lux has accused English and French clubs of using "guerilla" tactics in the ongoing row over the format of the European Cup.

Andrew Hore joined Ma'a Nonu Tuesday as an All Black without a Super Rugby home, fuelling speculation he is on the verge of retirement.

Ospreys have signed Canadian international Phil Mack on a short-term contract to provide cover for the injured Rhys Webb and Tom Habberfield.

Two players have been cited for foul play following the weekend's Pro12 matches.

The recall of Waratahs prop Benn Robinson is one of the main features of a 28-man Wallaby squad for their two-match tour to South Africa and Argentina.

After the thunder of last weekend's Test in Auckland, this is a still calm, ordinary weekend with provinces and clubs in action.

The Blue Bulls this past weekend booked their semifinal berth in the Under-19 provincial championship with four matches remaining.

The Golden Lions leaped into second place in the Under-21 provincial championship this past weekend to boost their home semifinal hopes.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee says Friday’s game against Griquas at Newlands is “more important” than last weekend’s north-south derby.

Is veteran All Black Ma'a Nonu the player with the worst foul play track record on the planet?

Gloucester prop Nick Wood is to appear at an RFU disciplinary hearing on Wednesday, September 18.

Western Province's Springbok hooker Tiaan Liebenberg could be out of action for the rest of the Currie Cup season.

Western Province flank Michael Rhodes will appear before a South African Rugby Union judicial committee on Tuesday, September 17, in Cape Town.

SANZAR boss Greg Peters has revealed his organisation's influential role in the IRB's unprecedented decision to call out French referee Romain Poite.

Not surprising it took some doing for us to calmly sit down and objectively decide on our famous weekly selection.

Flank Marcell Coetzee, wing Bjorn Basson and scrumhalf Piet van Zyl have been released from the Springbok squad to their provinces for Currie Cup duty this weekend.

Blue Bulls hooker Bongi Mbonambi will miss the match against the Golden Lions on Saturday after injuring a knee in the Currie Cup clash with Western Province.  

The Currie Cup has been incredibly competitive this year, which is reflected in the even spread of teams represented in our Team of the Week.

SANZAR judicial officer Terry Willis has removed a red card from the disciplinary record of Bismarck du Plessis.

Australian coach Ewen McKenzie will give regular captain Horwill till Saturday to prove his fitness, ahead of a two-match Rugby Championship tour.

The IRB confirmed French referee Romain Point made a blunder in issuing the controversial yellow card to South African hooker Bismarck du Plessis.

We look at the two sanctionary cards against Bismarck du Plessis in the match between New Zealand and South Africa at Eden Park on Saturday.

SARU was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of Leopards Under-19 player, Kwena Moremi, in a swimming accident in East London on Friday.

Former SARU vice-president and long-serving rugby administrator Koos Basson passed away on Saturday aged 74.

Saracens stormed to the top of the Premiership on Sunday after they took advantage of the early dismissal of prop Nick Wood to rout Gloucester 44-12.  

England centre Brad Barritt has been ruled out of his country's November internationals after undergoing foot surgery.

SARU demanded an explanation, after the IRB admitted French referee Romain Poite made an enormous blunder at the weekend.

First Division log-leaders the Pumas secured the top spot on the log with two rounds of matches remaining as they held on narrowly for their 12th victory in as many matches.

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers believes that the players should shoulder all of the blame for their defeat to the All Blacks.

After coming up agonisingly short in Perth, Argentina are hoping to secure their first Rugby Championship victory on home soil.

JP is the new leader of the rugby365 SuperBru pool after Round Six of the Currie Cup.

Although relieved to win in Kimberley, Sharks coach Brad McLeod-Henderson knows that his team have much room for improvement.

Things went from bad to worse for Griquas who lost two more players to injury in their second-half capitulation to the Sharks in Kimberley.

Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar was left baffled by the way his charges went down to Western Province despite having a one-man advantage.

WP coach Allister Coetzee praised his charges for keeping their composure to beat the Blue Bulls despite being a player down.

All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter will not reach his 100th Test cap until the end of year tour at the earliest.

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie faces a selection poser after Will Genia's replacement Nic White had an impressive game against Argentina.

Heyneke Meyer may have refused to criticise Romain Poite, but the New Zealand media were less sympathetic to the French referee.

Following initial consideration by the SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Adam Casselden, Bismarck du Plessis will appear at a SANZAR Judicial Hearing.

Dan Biggar's boot came to the rescue to earn Ospreys a 29-29 Pro12 draw, after they threw away the lead and a man advantage at Leinster.

Bath sent a message to the rest of the Premiership when they toppled the defending champions Leicester Tigers 27-20 at the Rec on Saturday.

Dan Carter could be sidelined for six weeks as his injury-blighted year suffered a further setback in their 29-15 win over the Boks on Saturday.

Australia insisted on looking at the positives after clinging on to snap a four-Test losing streak with a 14-13 victory over Argentina.

Petition to stop Romain Poite ever reffing a game again.

Western Province cemented their position at the top of the Currie Cup standings with a deserved 29-18 win over the Blue Bulls.

The All Blacks expressed a degree of sympathy for Springboks hardman Bismarck du Plessis.

The Sharks recorded their first Currie Cup win in Kimberley in three years, with a hard-earned 25-24 win over Griquas on Saturday.

A flat first half cost the Pumas their first ever Rugby Championship win at Patersons Stadium, Perth on Saturday.

It was far from convincing, but the Wallabies eked out their maiden win under Ewen McKenzie in Perth on Saturday, edging the Pumas 14-13.

South African coach Heyneke Meyer refused to blame the referee for his team's disappointing 15-29 loss to New Zealand.

Australia managed to move off the bottom of the Rugby Championship table with a fortuitous 14-13 win over Argentina.

The All Blacks maintained their unbeaten form in the Rugby Championship with a 29-15 victory over the Springboks in their last home game.

The Springboks could not overcome the handicap of a Bismarck du Plessis red card, and went down 29-15 to the All Blacks in Auckland.

New Zealand moved to the top of the Rugby Championship standings by beating South Africa 29-15 in controversial circumstances on Saturday.

The Falcons secured their first victory at the second attempt on their return to the Premiership with a narrow 15-14 win over Sale Sharks.

Zebre's long wait for a Pro12 victory goes on after Munster came from behind to record a 43-21 bonus-point victory at the Stadio XXV Aprile.

The public spat over the threats of a split in European rugby took a few intriguing twists on Friday, amidst calls for calm.

The Cheetahs held on in the face of a fierce second-half comeback by the Lions to score a fortuitous 26-23 Currie Cup win in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Wellington remain unbeaten in the NPC, after beating Bay of Plenty 33-16.

The NZRU rejected suggestions that Tana Umaga escaped serious punishment on a misconduct charge because of his standing in the game or the fact that he is a Kiwi.

All Blacks centre Ma'a Nonu may be on the wishlist of French club Clermont Auvergne, but he also has an open 'invitation' to join the Stormers.

Ulrich Beyers has been ruled out of the Blue Bulls team for Saturday's Currie Cup clash with Western Province in Pretoria.

New Zealand's World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry Friday urged the Wallabies to stick to their expansive game.

South Africa may lead the Rugby Championship's try-scoring stakes, but New Zealand captain Kieran Read is expecting a typical uncompromising battle up front.

The Springboks are bristling with confidence that they can break open fortress Eden Park when they face the All Blacks on Saturday.

The return from injury of Pieter-Steph du Toit could not have been more timeous for the Sharks. Jan de Koning reports.

The Blue Bulls may have put a spanner in the Golden Lions' carefully orchestrated tour plans.

Jan de Koning says the roller coaster ride that is the Currie Cup competition is about to get very wild.

Australia will be desperate to arrest a four-match losing streak when they face Argentina in Perth on Saturday.

Leinster and Munster will look to solidify themselves as early pace-setters in Round Two of the Pro12 this weekend.

Both the All Blacks and the Springboks will face their toughest test of the year so far when they meet at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.

The Sharks coaching team and Western Province utility back Cheslin Kolbe scooped the Currie Cup coach(es) and Player of the Month awards for August.