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It may be a predictable and expected decision, but All Black coach Steve Hansen named Richie McCaw as captain.

Hawston captain Daniel Bantom believes heart and determination are key qualities required to succeed in the game

Springbok flank Schalk Burger could make his long awaited return from injury for Western Province in the Currie Cup.

Three play-offs on Tuesday decided three teams that will represent their provinces in Die Burger's competition which ends this month.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer believes that continuity in team selection has contributed to his team's six-match winning streak.

Queen's captain Simon Bolze is hoping that his team can capitalise on their good form and make it a double over their old rivals Dale this weekend.

Willie du Plessis, the University of Pretoria flyhalf, could make his Currie Cup debut for the Free State Cheetahs at Newlands on Saturday.

Experienced Cambridge captain Jayson Reinecke is gearing up for a massive effort in his last game for his school against rivals Hudson Park this weekend.

The Cheetahs may have a fearsome start to their Currie Cup campaign, but they are not having any sleepless nights over the venue of their next outing.

Langenhoven Gim captain Christian Koch is determined to lead by example as his team look to get revenge on rivals Punt this weekend.

The Springbok side for Saturday's Rugby Championship opener against Argentina at Soccer City in Soweto shows four changes.

Western Province have made just one change for Saturday's Currie Cup Round Two encounter with the Free State Cheetahs at Newlands.

Quotas, in the guise of 'measurable targets', will be reintroduced in South African rugby next year.

Punt captain Poela van Staden is having the best season of his life, and he intends to make it count against Langenhoven Gim this weekend.

The Sharks' latest recruit, Southern Kings import SP Marais, has been rushed into the starting XV that will face the Golden Lions in a Currie Cup Round Two match in Durban on Friday.

The annual Interschools derby between Union High School and Hoër Volkskool of Graaff-Reinet , an FNB Classic Clash, took place in near perfect weather conditions.

There were not as many matches as usual over the weekend but then it was a long weekend and if Friday is a holiday, Saturday must be one too, it seems.

Fears that the new scrum sequence could decide the outcome of matches are dominating the build-up to the opening round of the Rugby Championship.

With less possession, less territory and fewer opportunities New Orleans beat Klein Nederburg 17-13 in the tensest of FNB Classic Clashes.

Die Burger's rugby competition played in the four provinces of their main distribution is nearing the semifinals.

Uncertainty surrounds the announcement that Paul Treu has agreed to step down as coach of the South African Sevens team.

On Saturday, in an FNB Classic Clash, Hoërskool Tygerberg of Parow play Hoërskool Brackenfell, the Tiere against the Brakke, in Parow.

SA Schools held their nerve in tight tussle against France at a cold and wet Outeniqua Park in George to secure a 17-13 victory.

Veteran utility back Felipe Contepomi will captain the Pumas in the Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks in Soweto on Saturday.

Nico Malan captain Selvyn Davids will be his team’s key player in Saturday’s FNB Classic Clash against Framesby in Humansdorp.

The rugby365 readers versus writers prediction challenge hits the Test arena with the launch of our Rugby Championship pool.

The Golden Lions were dealt a cruel blow with the news that talented midfielder Nicolaas Hanekom will miss at least a month of Currie Cup action.

According to Springbok scrum coach Pieter de Villiers cohesion and endurance will be the most important factors under the new scrum laws.

Griquas have lost the services of two key players ahead of their Currie Cup trip to Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

Veteran hooker Willie Wepener has been released from his contract with the Blue Bulls and will join up with trans-Jukskei rivals the Golden Lions.

SA Under-20 fullback Cheslin Kolbe has signed a long-term deal with Western Province, whilst flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis' move back to the Cape for the Currie Cup has been confirmed.

Western Province assistant coach Robbie Fleck feels the performance of their young backline was the most encouraging aspect of their game at the weekend.

The return from injury of Junior Springbok and Blue Bulls back Handré Pollard does not guarantee him a starting spot in the Currie Cup.

Springbok loose forward Joe Van Niekerk will miss the start of the Top 14 season for Toulon after breaking down with a sprained knee ligament.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has dismissed suggestions of injured flyhalf Dan Carter moving his planned rugby sabbatical forward.

All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu has revealed he almost died as his body went into "total meltdown" during the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.  

Flyhalf Dan Carter will miss New Zealand's first two Rugby Championship Tests against Australia and could be sidelined for up to four weeks.

The Free State Cheetahs could be without the services of their only specialist fullback for a while, with Hennie Daniller  struggling with a suspected hand fracture.

Tests get going again, in Australia, South Africa and the USA.

SA Schools coach Chris October made wholesale changes to his starting team to face France at Outeniqua Park in George on Tuesday as he looks to give all his players a chance.

WP assistant coach Robbie Fleck admits they are already under pressure as they prepare to tackle the Cheetahs at Newlands on Saturday.

Fourie du Preez looks set to make his Springbok return off the bench in the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Soweto on Saturday.

The Blue Bulls continued to lead the charge in the Under-19 Provincial championship this past weekend.

The KwaZulu-Natal Under-21 side's impressive try-scoring abilities edged them ahead of all their rivals.

Defending Currie Cup champions Western Province will regain the services of Springbok hooker Tiaan Liebenberg for their Round Two encounter.

The Italian Pro12 outfit Zebre secured the services of All Black scrumhalf Brendon Leonard.

Given the closeness of the opening round of the Currie Cup competition, it was a tough task to select the best 15.

The Sharks may be without captain Keegan Daniel for another week, as he continues to struggle with a knee injury.

Junior Springbok and Blue Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard has returned to training with his teammates on Monday.

rugby365 and Absa again combine to bring the human spirit to BokTowns, as the Springboks go in search of Rugby Championship glory.

The IRB has announced a strong panel of elite Sevens match officials for the upcoming HSBC Sevens World Series, which kicks off on Australia's Gold Coast on October 12-13.

The Australians were ready to claim the early bragging rights, while across the Tasman Sea New Zealand adopted a 'wait-and-see' attitude.

New Zealand expects the Reds' playbook to come out in full view in the opening Rugby Championship Test against Australia on Saturday.

Controversial back James O'Connor said Monday he is prepared to change his ways to be part of the Wallabies set-up under new coach Ewen McKenzie.

British and Irish Lions pair Jonathan Sexton and Dan Lydiate made their mark on their debut for Racing Metro on Friday.

Only one point separates four of the top five teams after the weekend's First Division action.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské felt frustrated his team left points on the field in their 30-29 victory over the Golden Lions on Saturday.

George Smith won his 10th Brett Robinson Player's Player award at the Brumbies end-of-season Presentation Night on Saturday.

WP coach Allister Coetzee says his team were fortunate to come away with two points after the Blue Bulls forced a dramatic draw on Saturday.

Ice has taken the early lead in the rugby365 SuperBru pool after the opening round of the Currie Cup.

Dale College schools will go PINK for the FNB Classic Clash game against Queen’s College on 17 August. Dale will again be playing in their Pink Strip.

The NZRU made an offer to code-swapping star Sonny Bill Williams to return to the Super Rugby champion Chiefs next year.

On the international day at City Park on Friday and Western Province Under-18 XV beat Italy Under-18 39-17.

Canterbury and Crusaders midfielder Ryan Crotty has been called into the All Blacks squad as injury cover.

Despite the long weekend, there were several keen rugby matches, including great migrations from East London to Port Elizabeth and Durban to Bloemfontein.

The Blue Bulls may have had to settle for a draw, but they have a solid base on which to build their Currie Cup campaign.

Western Province felt their are being "targeted" by other teams as the defending Currie Cup champions.

Despite being depleted, Hoërskool Outeniqua overcame setbacks and resilient opponents to beat Noord-Kaap 36-23 on Kwaggadag.

Cheetahs captain Johannes Prinsloo said his side need to show more composure if they are to have a successful Currie Cup campaign.

Griquas captain Ryno Barnes paid tribute to discarded Springbok Lourens Adriaanse, after his team's big upset in Durban.

The Blues Bulls shocked defending Currie Cup champions Western Province by scoring a deserved 24-all draw at Newlands.

The Free State Cheetahs got their Currie Cup campaign off to the perfect start, with a full-house of five points.

Stephen Larkham has named South African utility forward Etienne Oosthuizen in his Brumbies side for the World Club Sevens.

Springbok flank Francois Louw has decided to extend his stay with English Premiership outfit Bath.

Code-hopping Rugby League star Benji Marshall has openly declared his dream of playing for the All Blacks.

Gloucester got their hands on the first piece of silverware of the new Northern Hemisphere season.

Argentina warmed up for their Rugby Championship campaign with an impressive 58- 2 demolition of a NSW Barbarians selection.

Rugby League super star Benji Marshall has confirmed the code-hopping deal that will see him move back to New Zealand to play for the Blues.

Griquas caused the first big upset of the season when they edged the Sharks 32-30 with an injury-time winner in Durban on Friday.

The SA Schools team on Friday overcame a determined England outfit at City Park in Cape Town for a 19-14 victory and a strong start to the series.

In their FNB Classic Clash in Port Elizabeth on Friday, Grey High Schools easily beat Selborne College of East London 45-0, scoring six tries in the process.

Exeter Chiefs coach Rob Baxter says the club are edging ever closer to securing a deal to bring New Zealand lock Romana Graham to Sandy Park.

Wallaby utility back Kurtley Beale has committed himself to Rugby Union, ending speculation that he might be crossing over to League.

All Black coach Steve Hansen had no hesitation in declaring captain Richie McCaw 'good to go', ahead of next week's opening round in the Rugby Championship.

The Golden Lions could not have wished for a more daunting start to their Currie Cup campaign, a Super-sized Free State Cheetahs team.

Jan de Koning chatted to Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské about their opening match of the Currie Cup competition.

Two Western Province teams will play two overseas teams as part of a four-match, Under-18 international programme at City Park on Friday, 9 August 2013.

The prospect of a Super Rugby expansion has resurfaced in the Australia media, who are obsessed with their trans-Tasman alliance.

Pat McCutcheon will captain the NSW Barbarians when they take on the Pumas in the final leg of their two-match Argentina tour.

Veteran prop Benn Robinson and scrumhalf Nick Phipps were among the 10 players cut from the Wallabies squad.

New Zealand's star flyhalf Dan Carter will take an extended break from the game next year to ensure he is fit for the 2015 World Cup.

On Saturday, in a Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools match, Outeniqua of George will be at home to Noord-Kaap of Kimberley as a part of Outeniqua's annual rugby day.

South Africa's premier domestic competition, the Currie Cup, will take its rightful place in the spotlight when it gets underway this weekend.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee is intent on giving his young stars the best chance to shine by bringing them through in a settled environment.

Grey High's CJ Velleman is as experienced as a high school captain gets, and his long career comes to an end against Selborne this weekend.

Gill College will be gunning for back-to-back FNB Classic Clash victories when they host Cradock in Somerset-East this weekend.

The old town of Graaff-Reinet will come alive this weekend when Union High and Hoer Volkskool square off in their FNB Classic Clash.

It is the start of the Currie Cup, South Africa's premier domestic competition and we have all the drama LIVE right here!

The battle for second place on the First Division log table will take centre stage this weekend, as the competition strikes the halfway mark.

The Currie Cup competition has been given the 'ultimate makeover' for the 2013 season with the winners set to walk away with a ZAR1,8m cheque.

The England Under-18 side will be looking to avenge their defeat to SA Schools last year when the two sides meet in Cape Town on Friday.

Cradock captain and tighthead LJ van Greunen may still be in Grade 11, but he intends to literally lead from the front against Gill College this weekend.

One of the worst-kept secrets in South Africa has been confirmed, with the Blue Bulls admitting to having raided the Southern Kings' ranks.

Newcastle Falcons have bolstered their front row options with the signing of French loosehead prop Franck Montanella.

Australian Dean Mumm admits he is "honoured" to have been named the new Exeter Chiefs captain for the 2013/14 Premiership season.

Exciting Wallabies back Israel Folau says he ranks facing the All Blacks as the ultimate challenge and another step up from playing the &I Lions.

The rain fell, the wind blew and Die Brandwag got home 17-15 in their FNB Classic Clash with Uitenhage neighbours Daniël Pienaar.

Welkom Gimnasium had not too much trouble in securing their place in the knock-out stages of the Griffons League and also beating arch-rivals Goudveld 35-15 in their FNB Classic Clash in the process.

Selborne captain Lungelo Gosa is determined to end his school career on a high when he leads his tight-knit team out against Grey High in Port Elizabeth.

All Black back Beauden Barrett revealed he has resisted overtures from the Blues and will stay with the Hurricanes for next year's Super Rugby season.

Jake White may have lost out to Ewen McKenzie in the race for the Wallaby job, but he has been voted as Australia's best Super Rugby coach.

The Sharks will be keen to put on display their systems of developing talent from within, when they start their Currie Cup campaign on Friday.

Glenwood go up and over the mighty Brandenburg from their subtropical paradise to the hard, brown Highveld, from Durban the 640 km to Bloemfontein where mighty Grey College lie in wait.

Glenwood go up and over the mighty Brandenburg from their subtropical paradise to the hard, brown Highveld, from Durban the 640 km to Bloemfontein where mighty Grey College lie in wait.

Scotland scrumhalf Rory Lawson has been forced to retire because of a chronic wrist injury.

Senior players may be exiting Port Elizabeth, but Union High captain Jason Vers is eyeing a bright future at the Kings.

Volkskool captain Albert Senekal wants to cap an “unforgettable” season by leading his team to victory over Union High on Saturday.

Springbok tighthead prop Jannie du Plessis says it will be a challenge to adapt to the new scrum engagement sequence.

The Blue Bulls will arrive at Newlands Saturday, for their opening Currie Cup encounter with Western Province, as 13-2 outsiders.

Pumas coach Santiago Phelan has confirmed a 26-man squad that will play the Springboks in Argentina's opening Test of the Rugby Championship.

New Orleans will be determined to claim a hat-trick of wins over Klein Nederburg in Saturday’s FNB Classic Clash in Paarl.

Klein Nederburg captain Taswell Singh is in the beginning stages of his first XV career but is already proving to be a strong leader.

On Saturday Selborne will make the trek from East London to Port Elizabeth for their annual FNB Classic Clash with Grey High.

Omar Mouneimne has become the latest member of the Southern Kings squad to walk away from the relegated Super Rugby franchise.

Sevens Springbok Johannes Prinsloo has been named as captain of the Free State Cheetahs for their opening Currie Cup encounter.

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann has benched Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies ahead of their opening match of the Currie Cup season.

Western Province and Paarl Gim No.8 Rikus Bothma will lead the SA Schools team to face England in their opening International Under-18 Series clash in Cape Town on Friday.

Western Province will kick-off their Currie Cup title defence with three starting debutants in the team to face the Blue Bulls at Newlands on Saturday.

No.8 Jono Ross has been named to captain the Blue Bulls in their Currie Cup opener against Western Province at Newlands on Saturday.

Having recently taken over as Gill College captain, experienced No.8 Christopher Marinus is set for a massive test against Cradock this weekend.

Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver finalised his executive with the appointment of former Cricket Australia National Participation Manager Andrew Larratt - to the position of General Manager rugby participation.

New Sharks boss Brendan Venter produced a good mix of youth and experience in his first team, to take on Griquas in the Currie Cup opener in Durban on Friday.

Of the Top 20 schools last week, 19 were in action again this week, and it produced some headaches.

Australian playmaker Quade Cooper said that he was desperate to end almost a year of exile from international rugby.

Experienced hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau and lock Peter Kimlin are out of the Wallabies' extended squad for the Rugby Championship.

These are results for all the results of matches of school vs school, including the 1st XVs.

The new process of engagement will put the scrums firmly in the spotlight when the Currie Cup competition kicks off this weekend.

New Orleans captain Uzair Davids is a player for the big occasion; a natural leader and ideal player to man the last line of defence.

Tongan wing Fetu’u Vainikolo has spoken of his excitement after he completed his move to Exeter Chiefs on a two-year deal.

Absa and rugby365, in celebration of Women's Day, is showing their Human Spirit by giving one lady and her friends the chance to watch their heroes.

Injured Wales and Cardiff Blues flank Sam Warburton has set his sights on an October return.

The dates and kick-off times for the first 12 rounds of the Pro12 season kicking off in September have been confirmed.

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie isn’t reading too much into Brumbies fullback Jesse Mogg’s error-strewn performance in the Super Rugby Final.

The semifinals of the Beeld Trophy will be played on 17 August 2013.

Griquas will rely on the experience of two Bok forwards, Lourens Adriaanse and Hilton Lobberts, when their Currie Cup campaign gets underway.

On a lovely afternoon in Wellington Boland Under-19 beat the touring Italy Under-18 22-20 at Boland Stadium.

Western Province have announced a 12-man squad for the first-ever World Club Sevens which is to be played at Twickenham on August 17-18.

SA under-20 coach Dawie Theron and Stormers defence coach Jacques Nienaber offered valuable insights for the SA Schools team as they prepared for their International Under-18 series.

Daniel Pienaar captain Francois Nel is hoping that his vast experience will come in handy when his team faces rivals Die Brandwag on Wednesday.

Griquas coach Pote Human has named four débutantes in his side for their first Currie Cup encounter of the season against the Sharks in Durban on Friday evening.

Brandwag skipper Elandre van der Merwe knows his side will have to be on top of their game if they want to get revenge on Daniel Pienaar on Wednesday.

It was a battle of the big KwaZulu Natal schools this past weekend as Maritzburg College travelled down to Glenwood High to gain retribution for the loss against the Green Machine earlier this year.

On Wednesday, 7 August, HTS Daniël Pienaar will go a hundred metres or so the Die Brandwag for an FNB Classic Clash.

Kings flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis has confirmed that he will be heading back to Cape Town to play for Western Province in the Currie Cup.  

The newly promoted Golden Lions will formally sit down with prop Jacobus Roux on Tuesday to see if they can sign him on a short-term contract.

The Blue Bulls have further bolstered their ranks with the signing of Kings loose forward Jacques Engelbrecht who joins them on a three-year deal.

Wynberg kept their Headmaster’s Grand Slam dreams alive when they managed to beat a strong Rondebosch first team on Saturday 3 August 2013.

Marlow het met elf spanne rugby gespeel teen HTS Daniël Pienaar. Die wedstryde het in Uitenhage plaasgevind met beide skole se spanne wat goeie hardloop rugby gespeel het.

New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that the new global scrum law changing the scrum engagement will be in use in the National Provincial Championship (NPC).

New Sharks Director of Rugby Brendan Venter feels the Sharks are "very healthy", despite the lack of silverware in the last few years.

The newly promoted Golden Lions are looking at controversial prop Jacobus  Roux to fill a massive front row void.

There is a long weekend this week, the right time for Hoërskool Outeniqua to host its annual rugby day which attracts many top schools

It required much debate and digging back into the archives, but we finally managed to produce our famous Team of the Tournament.

The first shots in the schools compeiution organised by Die Burger get fired on Wednesday, 7 August when Boland starts its play-offs to see who will represent the union.

Afgelope Saterdag oggend het die Beeld kwarteind stryd van die groot skole vir 0/16 spanne op Secunda plaas gevind en die tuisspan wen 30-21 Hoërskool Overkruiin van Pretoria.

Super Rugby passed in a spectacular Final in Hamilton, New Zealand and there is something of an hiatus before SANZAR's four-nations Championship starts, but in South Africa the wonderful Currie Cup begins.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer hopes veteran scrumhalf Fourie du Preez galvanises the squad in a similar way George Smith inspired the Brumbies.

With the Currie Cup kicking off on Friday, rugby365 have thrown down the gauntlet with the launch of the rugby365 Superbru pool.

Springbok and Bulls flank Jacques Potgieter has signed a two-year deal with the Waratahs.

Kings boss Cheeky Watson dismissed speculation that they will seek 'legal recourse' or head back to the boardroom.

There are no undefeated teams left in the Under-21 provincial championships.

South Africa will utilise the skills of Richie Gray as breakdown consultant for the remainder of the 2013 Test season.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has named a host of Under-21 players in his squad for the forthcoming Currie Cup campaign.

The Sharks have joined in the raid on the Southern Kings' player resources.

The Blue Bulls and Golden Lions scored a third win in as many matches in the Under-19 provincial championship.

Wales No.8 Toby Faletau has bucked the trend of seeking a lucrative overseas contract by confirming he will remain at Newport Gwent Dragons until June 2016.

Veteran scrumhalf Piri Weepu is adamant he still has the desire and ability to play Test matches for his country.

Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar will have a few tricky selections to make ahead of the opening round of the Currie Cup season.

James Horwill said he was thrilled by what new coach Ewen McKenzie can bring to the Wallabies as they seek to end their run of defeats against the All Blacks.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said he "supports" French-bound wing Rene Ranger's decision to decline an offer to play for his country.

Brumbies wing Clyde Rathbone says it was "poetic justice" the Chiefs became Super Rugby champions with an attacking style.

The Wallabies finalised their coaching team for this month's Rugby Championship with Jim McKay to be the attack coach under Ewen McKenzie.

The South African College High School (SACS) scored their fifth successive win over long time rivals Diocesan College (Bishops) with a 21-16 win.

There are still some big matches around the country, none bigger than the Interschools in Paarl.

Brumbies hooker Stephen Moore has been astonished at the progress the team has made in the last two years.

Outgoing Southern Kings Director of Rugby Alan Solomons went out in a blaze of glory following his team's relegation from Super Rugby on Saturday.

The Chiefs weren’t the only winners at the weekend - Mys emerged as the winner of the rugby365 prediction challenge.

Aaron Cruden was full of praise for Brumbies flyhalf Matt Toomua and expects him to compete for the Wallabies No.10 jersey.

All Blacks flank Sam Cane believes that the competition in the Chiefs squad was the key to their dominance in Super Rugby this year.

Chris Ashton showed exactly why Stuart Lancaster has kept him around the England set up as he led Saracens into the Premiership Sevens Series Final.

The Pumas and Leopards continued their dominance in the national First Division this weekend to retain their places at the top of the log.  

The Pumas snatched a dramatic 29-27 victory over a New South Wales Barbarians team with the last kick of their match in La Plata.

Ben Ryan is to stand down as England Sevens coach after more than six years in charge of the side.  

Veteran scrumhalf Piri Weepu has been dumped from the All Blacks for the Rugby Championship, but captain Richie McCaw returns.

There were some 25 000 spectators in the ground in Faure Street to see Paarl Gimnasium beat Paarl Boys' High 37-26 in the main game - the game that really counts.

The Southern Kings may have lost their Super Rugby status, but they will not lay down and play dead.

The Lions reclaimed what they felt was rightfully theirs, Super Rugby status.

Brumbies captain Ben Mowen said it came down to a couple of key moments in the Super Rugby Final.

Brumbies coach Jake White admitted he will have to add more depth to his squad if their are going to end a nine-year Super Rugby drought in Canberra.

The Southern Kings beat the Lions 23-18 at Ellis Park on Saturday, but it was the home team that celebrated 'victory'.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie heaped praise on departing captain Craig Clarke , after he led them to a second successive Super Rugby title.

Australian great George Smith said goodbye to Super Rugby for a second time on Saturday - not with the fairytale close he wanted but with no regrets.

Two of the most astute coaches in Super Rugby turned the tournament Final into a chess game on Saturday.

Departing Chiefs captain Craig Clarke paid tribute to the bench players, following their 27-22 triumph over the Brumbies on Saturday.

South Africa are the World Games rugby champions, after the Springbok Sevens won the gold medal match on Saturday.

World Cup-winning scrumhalf Fourie du Preez is the biggest surprise in the Springbok team for the Rugby Championship.

The Chiefs came from 10 points down to win back-to-back Super Rugby titles, beating the Brumbies 27-22 in the Final in Hamilton on Saturday.

French national captain Pascal Pape enjoyed a try-scoring return to action on Friday after a six-month injury absence.

French-bound utility back Rene Ranger has turned his back on the All Blacks.

Newcastle Falcons are back with the big boys and if the Premiership Sevens Series is anything to go by then they mean business too after booking themselves a Finals spot.

The Sharks romped to a 76-0 victory over the KZN All Stars in a Currie Cup warm-up match at Kings Park on Friday.

Glasgow Warriors scrumhalf Niko Matawalu has broken the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during pre-season training.

Scrumhalf Joe Simpson has put pen to paper on a new long term deal with London Wasps.

Earlier this year Glenwood went up to Goldstones and played an astonishing match that thrilled everybody who saw it. Even the referee found it thrilling, one of the best, and he was Craig Joubert's.

Edinburgh prop Robin Hislop will be unavailable for selection for the next four to six months after the 21-year-old broke his leg in training.

All Black veteran Rodney So'oialo's wage demands could block a possible move to a Welsh club.

Asherville captain Heinrich Myburg’s commitment sets him apart from most schoolboy rugby players.

The Wallabies may have lost the series but Australia did very well financially out of the recent tour by the British and Irish Lions.

The Brumbies are looking for 'some assistance' from the game's biggest leveller, rain, when they face the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Final on Saturday.

The Bulls have described as 'just rumours' suggestions that they are about to raid the Southern Kings to bolster their player resources.

Benji Marshall's agent has been so impressed by the Blues' latest sales pitch that he is likely to move to Auckland.

A New Zealand nightclub bouncer has been sentenced to home detention and community service for misusing security camera footage of England rugby captain Mike Tindall.

South African will play Uruguay in the quarterfinals of the World Games Sevens in Cali, after coming through pool play undefeated.

Worcester Warriors reached their first ever Premiership Sevens Series after Richard de Carpentier's men steamrolled all before them at Kingsholm on Thursday.

We look at the head-to-head stats between the Chiefs and Brumbies.

Brumbies coach Jake White has named an unchanged team for this Saturday's Super Rugby Final showdown against the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium.

In the lovely town of Graaff-Reinet, the jewel of the Karroo, on Saturday Spandau play Asherville in an FNB Classic Clash.

These two South Western Districts schools meet in George on Saturday in an FNB Classic Clash that could be more  evenly balanced than it first looks.

There will be no place to hide when the Lions and Kings go head-to-head in the decisive second match of their promotion-relegation series.

The Chiefs will look to become only the fourth franchise to win back-to-back Super Rugby titles when they face the Brumbies in Saturday’s Final.

Outeniqua captain Geor Malan has warned his team not to confuse confidence with arrogance when they face Oudtshoorn this weekend.

The Fourie household will be divided when Oudtshoorn captain Mihan Fourie leads his side out to face Outeniqua this weekend.

While the number of top players leaving South Africa for Europe may be alarming, it is not likely to have an impact on the Springboks.

The level of competition among the top teams in the First Division is expected to rise this weekend as the tournament nears the halfway mark.

It is super Saturday with the Super Rugby Final in Hamilton and decisive promotion-relegation match in Johannesburg. Catch all the action LIVE right here.

England coach Stuart Lancaster recalled bad boy Dylan Hartley, but flank James Haskell has been given the boot.

Spandau speedster and skipper Gouaun Japtha harbours hopes of one day pulling the green and gold jersey of the Springboks over his head.

At 1.88m and 122kg, Paarl Boys’ High captain Thomas du Toit is an imposing figure in the front row.

Factfile of the Super Rugby finalists, the Chiefs and Brumbies, for the 2013 season.

Oudtshoorn High School will tumble over the Outeniqua Pass to play their FNB Classic Clash against Hoërskool Outeniqua of George. They must feel anxious as they do so.

Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has been forced to make changes to his side to face the Southern Kings.

Wallaby and Reds centre Anthony Faingaa will be out of the for up to six months, after undergoing shoulder surgery.

The Blue Bulls confirmed that they have extended the contracts of a number of players that will be available for the franchise in the next couple of seasons.

The defending Super Rugby champions, the Chiefs, were sweating on the fitness of star wing Lelia Masaga in the countdown to Saturday's Final against the Brumbies.

The Western Force are forging a new path as the side builds towards the 2014 Super Rugby season with the signing of two Western Province players.

Alan Solomons is confident his parting shot in South Africa will be victorious, as the Southern Kings head into the Lions' den.

Win this and your whole season is a success. Conversely, lose it and your whole season is a flop. Such is the importance of the Paarl Interschools.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee believes Deon Fourie has a better chance of playing Test rugby at flank than at hooker.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee is desperate to unearth a world-class outside centre in the mould of Springbok No.13 Jaque Fourie.

Paarl Gimnasium boast the best schoolboy rugby captain in the country in Rikus Bothma.

One is a fictional character that provides comic relief, the other a real star on rugby's big stage.

The NZRU, desperate to find a new home for Ma'a Nonu, is turning up the heat on the Hurricanes to 'take back' the troublesome player.

Nigel Whitehouse, a most popular man long involved in top refereeing in Wales in many capacities, takes over from Bob Yemen as the Welsh refereeing boss. Simon Rimmer , the Welsh Rugby Union's communications manager, reports on the changing of the guard.

In the 1st XV match the unbeaten Affies won comfortably, but Glenwood did well against powerful opposition.

Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard will not play again this year and will undergo surgery next week.

The Irish Rugby Football Union revealed the appointment of John Plumtree as Ireland forwards coach.

The schools matches this week are dominated by the Interschools out at Paarl - Boishaai against Gimmies.

New Zealand's front row resources have been reduced ahead of the starts of the Rugby Championship.

George captain Lee-Curt Maasdorp is expecting a capacity crowd for his team's FNB Classic Clash with rivals Pacaltsdorp this weekend.

Hoërskool Secunda se 0/16 rugby span het die uitsonderlike prestasie behaal om komende naweek in die Beeld trofee se kwart-finaal te speel nadat hulle vir die derde jaar in ‘n ry as Pumas kampioene gekroon is.

British and Irish Lion flyhalf Jonathan Sexton has set his sights high after joining big spending Racing Metro in the French Top 14.

Anything you can do, we can do better! This is the message, loud and clear, from Lions fans to their Southern Kings rivals.

Hierdie groot wedstryde in die Beeldtrofee se kwarteinde vind Saterdag 3 Augustus plaas en daar is groot skole betrokke.

The Brumbies will tackle the 'beast' head-on when they face the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Final in Hamilton on Saturday.

Fabien Galthie put an end to rumours over his future as Montpellier coach on Tuesday when he extended his contract until 2017.

Paarl Gim cling to their top ranking ahead of their big derby this weekend, but there are still schools that can challenge their place.

Blue Bulls team manager Xander Janse van Rensburg insists his side will settle for nothing less than the World Club Sevens title at Twickenham.

Waylon Murray returns to the Southern Kings starting line-up for the crunch promotion-relegation play-off against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Marlow het Saterdag, 27 Julie, in hul jaarlikse ENB wedstryd teen Oakdale kragte gemeet.

After spending most of the year on the sidelines, Stormers flyhalf Peter Grant is hungry to compete for a starting berth next season.

Cheetahs scrumhalf Piet van Zyl has signed a two year contract with the Bulls and will join the Pretoria franchise at the start of November.

Kings Director of Rugby Alan Solomons will part ways with the Eastern Cape franchise after being appointed head coach of Edinburgh.

Franco Smith, who has been with Benetton Treviso as player and then coach, since 2002 will not be renewing his contract with the Italian club.

JC Janse van Rensburg will 'ride off' into the proverbial sunset soon, but the long-standing captain is determined to leave the Lions with a perfect parting gift.

SA Referees have appointed Stuart Berry to the return promotion-relegation match between the Lions and the Kings at Ellis Park on Saturday.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has raised his concern that none of the New Zealand Super Rugby franchises have moved to sign Ma'a Nonu.

Waikato ran away with a 65-10 win over East Coast in their Ranfurly Shield match in Ruatoria on Tuesday.

Leicester Tigers Director of Rugby Richard Cockerill's nine-game ban was upheld, but slightly 'adjusted'.

The Lions will hope former South African Under-20 scrumhalf Vian van der Watt makes a swift recovery.

Voortrekker kept their hold on the FNB Classic Clash in the Eastern Free State since 2008 as they defeated Witteberg 36-13 on Saturday.

The Brumbies will look to defy the odds and become only the second team in Super Rugby history to win the title after finishing outside the top two on the standings.

The big match this weekend is in Hamilton in the Waikato when the Chiefs play the Brumbies in the Super Rugby final of 2013 with Craig Joubert to referee it.

Springbok lock Marco Wentzel says he is honoured to join the Sharks and excited about the next chapter of his career in Durban.

English Premiership club Bath signed Samoa loose forward Alafoti Fa'osiliva on Monday.

France will play three Test matches against Australia in June next year, the French Rugby Federation announced on Monday.

Ospreys prop Joe Rees says he’s hoping to stay injury free this season after he missed most of 2012/13 following neck surgery.

In what was a tense and closely fought encounter, on a warm windy Saturday afternoon, Queen’s beat their traditional rivals Selborne 14-13.

The South African College High School (SACS) produced a solid al-lround performance in beating Tygerberg High 38-5. The game was played at Tygerberg in cold and wet conditions.

The Australian Rugby Union's battle to retain the services of high-profile code hopper Israel Folau is dragging on.

It is no surprise the two teams in the Super Rugby Final on Saturday, the Chiefs and Brumbies, dominate our famous weekly selection.

The Blue Bulls and Golden Lions continued to shine in the Under-19 Championship this weekend.

The defending champion Chiefs will be looking to produce the perfect parting gift to five players.

SANZAR has appointed Craig Joubert to referee the Final of Super Rugby between the Chiefs and the Brumbies at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Saturday.

Waikato named four uncapped players in the squad to take on the East Coast in Tuesday's Ranfurly Shield challenge.

All Black captain Richie McCaw looks set to be fit for New Zealand's opening match of the Rugby Championship, against Australia.

The Free State continued their dominance in the Under-21 Championship at the weekend.

The Laws of must surely be one of man's most complicated achievements. rugby365 law guru Paul Dobson looks at another contentious issue.

Muir started off slowly against hosts Despatch but finished strongly to take victory by 27 points to 12.  Muir narrowly led 10-5 at the break.

Op Saterdag, 27 Julie, was Hoërskool Vryburg se Onder-14'- en Onder-16'-rugbyspanne op Gert Lubbe betrokke in kwalifiserende wedstryde om die kwarteindronde van die Beeldtrofee te haal.

Uncapped Hurricanes loose forward Brad Shields has been included in a 30-man All Black training squad ahead of the Rugby Championship.

Noord-Kaap of Kimberley, playing their first match since mid-May,  did not have things all their own way against Daniël Pienaar of Uitenhage, eventually running out 40-24 winners.

Former Scotland utility back Rory Lamont says players can cheat the IRB's concussion test system as it is “seriously flawed.”

Mys pulled clear at the top of the rugby365 prediction challenge after the weekend’s Super Rugby semifinals.

Southern Kings flyhalf Demitri Catrakilis will miss the second promotion-relegation game against the Lions due to a shoulder injury.

The Falcons and Griffons showed tremendous character in the First Division this weekend to end their four-match losing streaks.

Perth product Kyle Godwin cleaned up at the Western Force Awards Night at Crown Perth on Saturday.

A dejected Bulls coach Frans Ludeke tried desperately to find positives following his team's last-minute defeat to the Brumbies on Saturday.

Several big sides were in action this weekend - we bring you all of the results from around the country.

Head coach Todd Blackadder has re-signed with the Crusaders for another season.

Dave Dennis and Rob Horne have become the latest players to re-commit to the Waratahs.

In a Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools match in Bloemfontein Grey College of Bloemfontein beat Grey High School of Port Elizabeth 50-28.

Brumbies coach Jake White said the Bulls' decisions to decline three goal-kicking opportunities in the final quarter of the match assisted his team.

The two agricultural schools met in an FNB Classic Clash at Landbou Marlow outside of Cradock, and Oakdale of Riversdale won 14-9 in a tight encounter.

Bulls captain Dewald Potgieter has defended his decision to turn down a number of kickable penalties and instead opt for line-outs.

Jake White is adamant the Brumbies can upset the odds one more time and win the Super Rugby championship.

There was a lot of excitement at wet Boland Stadium on Saturday when Weltevrede came from behind to beat neighbourly rivals Bergrivier 11-6 in the FNB Classic Clash.

Just 80 minutes stands between the Chiefs or the Brumbies being crowned champions.

The Brumbies will play the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Final in Hamilton next week, after edging the Bulls 26-23 with a last-minute winner in Pretoria on Saturday.

It was a bitterly disappointed Crusaders captain Kieran Read who felt 'the bounce of the ball' favoured the Chiefs on Saturday.

A dramatic 17-point burst in the second-half carried the defending champion Chiefs into a second consecutive Super Rugby Final.

Reports of a proposed 'split' between South African and their Australasian partners are still "some way off", but remains a reality.

The Chiefs will host their second successive Super Rugby Final, after they edged the Crusaders 20-19 in a thrilling semifinal in Hamilton on Saturday.

The Kings will have to come from behind if they are to retain their Super Rugby status, but they will run the race to the bitter end.

The Lions feel they will have a decisive advantage when they face the Southern Kings in a return match at Ellis Park next week.

The Lions took a giant leap towards reclaiming their Super Rugby status from the Southern Kings when they scored a 26-19 win.

Goudveld of Welkom play Welkom Gimnasium in an FNB Classic Clash in the goldfields of the Free State.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has announced a 42-man training squadnine Western Province club players are part of the 42-man group for the defence of their Currie Cup title.

On Saturday the Rooiskool will go across to the Blouskool for the annual sporting contests, the climax of which is the 1st XV rugby match, an FNB Classic Clash.

Bulls captain Dewald Potgieter says his side will be looking for set-piece domination against the Brumbies in their Super Rugby semifinal.

The Springboks will return to the scene of their 2007 World Cup triumph for the first time in more than six years.

Hierdie wedstryde van die week is uitspeelwedstryde waar bepaal word wie speel in die Beeld kwarteindronde op 3 Augustus teen al die provinsies se wenspanne

The Cheetahs may have lost the services of Springbok training squad member Robert Ebersohn, but they will gain two internationals from abroad.

Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett has agreed to meet errant All Black Ma'a Nonu, as the two look to resolve outstanding issues between them.

Bethlehem Voortrekker captain Andre Jansen van Vuuren will lead a powerhouse team out to face Witteberg in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

On Saturday this week a huge contingent from Affies goes from Pretoria over the mountains and down to the coast to get together with Glenwood in a series of sporting encounters.

Bergrivier captain Elshaun Davids is feeling quite confident ahead of his team's FNB Classic Clash with Weltevrede on Saturday, and with good reason.

Kenyan journeyman Daniel Adongo has departed Rugby Union and taken up American Football, as he continues his quest for a permanent team.

Brumbies coach Jake White alluded to the breakdown as a key facet and Bulls rival Frans Ludeke agrees. Jan de Koning looks at this aspect.

Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper has returned to the Wallabies set-up after being included in new coach Ewen McKenzie's first training squad.

Some 500 boys with staff to help them will go to Bloemfontein as Grey meets Grey in many activities which all climax with the 1st XV match on Saturday.

Bergrivier and Weltevrede meet in an FNB Classic Clash at Boland Stadium in Wellington on Saturday. It is more than just a fun day.

In Bethlehem of the Free State there is a big FNB Classic Clash on Saturday when Voortrekker meet Witteberg.

All Black lock Ali Williams, a World Cup winner in 2011, was presented as Toulon's latest A-list star Thursday.

If ever there was a 'death-or-glory' situation this is it. Jan de Koning looks at Round One of the Super Rugby promotion-relegation series.

These two agricultural schools - Marlow near Cradock and Oakdale in Riversdale - like each other and look forward to their annual meetings, an FNB Classic Clash in Cradock this Saturday.

Kiwi bragging rights and a spot in the final will be on the line when the Chiefs and the Crusaders meet in Hamilton on Saturday.

The Bulls will look to keep their perfect home play-off record intact when they play host to the Brumbies in Saturday’s semifinal in Pretoria.

Brumbies coach Jake White has dismissed the notion that he has an axe to grind and will be out to "prove a point' to the ARU.

WP and Bok flank Schalk Burger has received the green light to resume training at the team's training base in Bellville.

Springbok Elton Jantjies could hold the key to the Lions' return to Super Rugby in 2014.

The Falcons and Griffons will be under immense pressure to register victories in their First Division clashes this weekend.

It is Super Rugby promotion-relegation and semifinal time in Port Elizabeth, Hamilton and Pretoria. Catch all the action LIVE right here.

Experienced hard-running centre Ben Jacobs will return to play for London Wasps this season, signing for his former club from Super Rugby side Western Force.

The Perth Premier Grade will be boosted by the return of Western Force players this week with more than 20 players involved in either a playing or coaching capacity.

TP Kleynhans describes captaining a red-hot Rooies side this season as a life-changing experience.

New Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie will unveil his first squad on Friday, with two burning questions to be answered.

Hoërskool Kroonstad captain Neels van Schalkwyk exemplifies the heart and work ethic required to make it a high level.

Witteberg captain Donovan Lourens is confident that his team will be able to turn the tables on Bethlehem Voortrekker this weekend.

Hoërskool Hangklip se eerste rugbyspan het verlede Saterdag die jaarlikse FNB Classic Clash teen die Hoërskool Aliwal-Noord met 28-23 gewen.

We take a look at all the Super Rugby Final permutations.

Marlow captain Stephan Botha has not forgotten the heavy defeat to Oakdale last year and he has his sights set on revenge.

The defending champion Chiefs have been written off ahead of this weekend's Super Rugby semifinal against the competition's glamour side, the Crusaders.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie made seven changes to his team for the Super Rugby semifinal showdown with the Crusaders at the Waikato Stadium this Saturday.

Loftus Versfeld may be billed as a near impenetrable fortress for the Bulls, but coach Frans Ludeke is not buying into any of the sideshows.

The IRB takes concussion seriously and has reiterated its concerns about the approach to concussion in the wake of an outcry over the George Smith incident.

World Cup-winning SA wing Bryan Habana admitted the lure of the Euro Cup proved too much as he completed his move to Toulon.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder selected an unchanged matchday 22 for what is being described as a 'Test match'.

Goudveld captain Shaun Reynolds has more ‘gold’ in his future as he is set to sign a junior contract with the Golden Lions this week.

Australia-bound Welkom Gimnasium captain Albert Brümmer wants to end his South African schoolboy rugby career on a high.

The SA Sevens team will aim to end their busy season on a successful note when they participate in the 2013 World Games.

Theo Kleynhans who runs schools rugby in the Western Province has announced the launch of the new WP Rugby Academy.

As the Southern Kings and Lions go head to head to determine who plays Super Rugby next year, the debate rages on as to who deserves it more.

Oakdale captain Benjamin Jansen van Vuuren knows exactly what it takes to beat rivals Marlow, and he intends to make that count in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

Wales star Mike Phillips has denied suggestions he is ready to quite the Test arena.

In the Western Cape, mercifully, rugby still flourishes in the third term

The one is making a meal of his game and the other is cooking up a storm on the silver screen.

Brumbies coach Jake White admitted his team runs a big risk if they continue to push the envelope at the breakdown.

The Bulls will achieve several milestones in the Super Rugby semifinal on Saturday.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke included fit-again Springbok Jan Serfontein and Francois Hougaard in his starting team for the Super Rugby semifinal.

Brumbies coach Jake White named an unchanged team for his side's Super Rugby semifinal showdown with the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Blues' midfielder Francis Saili will keep his criminal record clean after admitting to a driving charge.

The family of Takapuna club player Willie Halaifonua, who died in Auckland hospital, as a result of a head injury on Tuesday, have expressed their sadness at their loss.

All Black legend Daniel Carter has taken a swipe at the boorish behaviour of sections of the Christchurch crowd.

The Chiefs have not forgotten the hammering they received at the hands of the Crusaders earlier this month and they are looking for revenge.

All Black coach Steve Hansen hopes a double hit-out against two provincial opponents will once again have his team primed for the Rugby Championship.

The appeal against the suspension imposed on Richard Cockerill will be heard in London on Monday.

Racing Metro have dismissed reports that they are hunting the signature of British and Irish Lions star Leigh Halfpenny.

The Chiefs are taking a cautious approach to training ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby semifinal against the Crusaders in Hamilton.

France fullback Brice Dulin will be sidelined for up to two months after being the victim of an attack that left him with a broken jaw.

Glasgow Warriors have added versatile Argentine back Gabriel Ascarate to their squad for next season.  

Darron Nell will lead the Kings in their promotion/relegation play-off against the Lions at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday.

As Leonard H. Courtney once said: 'There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.'

Richie McCaw's sabbatical has made him hungrier than ever to make the most of the end of his career, starting against the Chiefs on Saturday.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann wasted no time in drafting back his loan players for the first of his two-match promotion-relegation series against the Southern Kings.

John Smit, the new Sharks CEO, has succeeded in luring English giants Saracens to Durban for an exhibition match.

Taranaki and former Hurricanes mentor Colin Cooper of Ngati Pukenga has been appointed the new head coach of the Maori team that will tour North America in November.

It is not a Final; in fact it is the other end of the scale. However, the Kings v Lions promotion-relegation series is of equally epic importance.

Stormers wing Gerhard van den Heever has committed his future to Munster for the next two years.

The Lions may not have the services of hooker Callie Visagie for their two-match series with the Kings, but coach Johan Ackermann is not perturbed.

Some schools send in the results of all their teams. We publish them as they come in.

The quiet continues but in SANZAR lands it is an ominous quiet as all three countries have an intense interest in the semifinals.

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee regards the forthcoming Currie Cup campaign as a “trial” for players pursuing a future at the union.

Jaco Taute has signed for Western Province ahead of next season's Super Rugby campaign but Elton Jantjies’ future remains up in the air.

The one acts out on the rugby field and the other is a tough nut on the silver screen.

It is Promotion-relegation time in Johannesburg and there's an easy way to get to Ellis Park

Reigning European Cup champions Toulon, led by ERC European Player of the Year Jonny Wilkinson, will open the defence of their title next season with a home game.

The Crusaders will have to hit the road running if they are to add to their seven Super Rugby championship titles.

New Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie may well leave a few of his 'overplayed' stars on the sideline when the Rugby Championship kicks off next month.

SA referees have appointed Jaco Peyper to referee the first promotion-relegation match between the Southern Kings and the Lions at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

We may have had only two games from which to name our famous weekly selection, but that does not mean there are no surprises.

In 2011 het ‘n groep seuns saam Graad 8 by HS Secunda begin. Hulle was maar skrikkerig en groot oog vir die hoërskool maar tog kon mens ook die opgewondenheid sien vir die nuwe avontuur in hulle lewe.

Marlow het Saterdag, 20 Julie, teen St Andrew's Kollege van Grahamstad rugby gespeel op Marlow en wen 22-3.

The Bulls have been given a clean bill of health ahead of their Super Rugby semifinal encounter with the Brumbies.

Loftus Versfeld has once again become a near impenetrable fortress for the Bulls and the Brumbies are geared for a gargantuan effort.

Muir’s 1st XV ran in eight tries on their home field to take the game 59-3 against Woodridge.

Craig Joubert and Steve Walsh have been appointed to referee the Super Rugby semifinals on Saturday.

The Bulls will have to go 'back to basics' this week as they start preparations for the Super Rugby semifinal showdown with the Brumbies.

SACS gave their all at home against Paarl Gim, but the visitors were ruthless in their execution when in possession and ran out 55-3 winners.

Mys moved one step closer to winning the rugby365 prediction challenge after the weekend’s Super Rugby play-offs.

The Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed it will have to borrow €25 million to fund the professional game over the next six years.

The Pumas strengthened their position in the First Division on Friday as they held out the Leopards in a table-topping clash.

Following victories to the Crusaders and the Brumbies in their Super Rugby play-offs, next weekend's semifinals have been confirmed.

There were some big matches this week and during the holiday, we bring you up to date with all of the results.

Brumbies captain Ben Mowen says their key Wallaby players were instrumental in their 15-13 home win over the Cheetahs on Sunday.

Cheetahs captain Adriaan Strauss praised his team following their heartbreaking 13-15 defeat to the Brumbies in Canberra on Sunday.

The Brumbies survived a late scare to secure a tough 15-13 victory over the Cheetahs in their Super Rugby play-off in Canberra.

Paarl Boys' High just got home against Paul Rooson Saturday, winning a tense match 21-20 with a try just under two minutes from the end.

Letting Israel Folau return to Rugby League would be a 'crazy' move, according to one of the most respected figures in Australian Rugby Union.

The defending champion Chiefs, apart from injury concerns, will also need to make a major mental shift ahead of their Super Rugby semifinal.

New Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie's four-year Queensland reign ended with a disastrous 38-9 Super Rugby play-off wipe-out.

All Black captain Richie McCaw may have had only a 15-minute cameo, but he feels it will stand him in good stead in weeks to come.

The Crusaders may have outscored the Reds by four tries to none, but captain Kieran Read felt it was defence that won the game.

The Crusaders sounded an ominous warning when they summarily dispatched the Reds, 38-9, to march into the Super Rugby semifinals.

The Southern Kings suffered a crippling blow ahead of their Super Rugby promotion-relegation series against the Lions.

Two of South Africa's top rugby schools meet in a Interschools clash in Paarl on Saturday - Paarl Boys' High and Paul Roos Gymnasium of Stellenbosch.

Champions Leinster will be seeking to become the first team to defend their Pro12 title when they begin their campaign against Scarlets in Wales.  

Jake White may feel the Cheetahs are 'conservative' and predictable, but the men from Bloemfontein believe they may have an ace up the sleeve.

Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton will be sidelined for up to four months because of his left hamstring injury.

The Sharks announced on Friday that Pieter-Steph du Toit has reaffirmed his commitment to the team by re-signing for a further two years.

On Saturday, 20 July, Aliwal North will leave the Orange River and travel 160 km into the mountains to meet old rivals Hoërskool Hangklip in an unpredictable FNB Classic Clash.

What happens when two teams are tied at the end of full-time in the Super Rugby play-offs?

Hangklip captain Pierre le Roux will be looking to lead from the front when his team face Aliwal-Noord on home soil in their FNB Classic Clash.

It's been nine long years since the Brumbies last featured in Super Rugby play-offs and they are determined to make the most of this opportunity.

Seasoned campaigners George Smith and Clyde Rathbone make a return to the Brumbies starting XV this Sunday.

The odds may be heavily stacked against them, but the Cheetahs will be creating their own chapter of history in Canberra on Sunday.

A Test-like atmosphere will grip Christchurch when the Crusaders host the Reds in the first Super Rugby play-off at AMI Stadium on Saturday.

Aliwal Noord first XV captain Vuyo Jam is hunting a hat-trick of FNB Classic Clash victories over Hangklip in Queenstown on Saturday.

It may be billed as a fearsome fortress and home of the Crusaders, but the Reds don't have too many hang-ups about the city's supposed terrors.

Mandela Day: A number of Springbok players gave 67 minutes of their time.

The First Division will feature a series of gripping clashes on Friday and Saturday as the log leaders go up against each other in Round Four.

Leicester Tigers have formally appealed against the nine-match suspension given to Director of Rugby Richard Cockerill.

It’s the start off the Super Rugby play-offs with crunch clashes in Christchurch and Canberra this weekend. Catch the action LIVE right here.

The International Rugby Board is to review its controversial in-match test for concussion.

Three Super Rugby franchises have indicated their interest in enticing National Rugby League superstar Benji Marshall to switch codes.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika revealed that he will be sending a NSW Barbarians squad to Argentina to take on the Pumas.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské named an unchanged matchday 22 for their Super Rugby qualifier against the Brumbies in Canberra on Sunday.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské said he is not aware of a formal decision by Springbok Robert Ebersohn to turn down a contract extension.

Brumbies coach Jake White said it is only a perception that the Cheetahs play an expansive game, labelling them as one of the most conservative sides.

Reds leaders James Horwill and Will Genia return from injury in a major boost for Saturday's Super Rugby qualifier against the Crusaders.

Richie McCaw will make his much awaited return for the Crusaders against the Reds in Saturday’s Super Rugby play-off in Christchurch.

Brumbies assistant coach Stephen Larkham has warned his players to expect a step up in intensity against the Cheetahs in Sunday's play-off.

The 2013 season might not have been the most memorable from a Stormers point of view, but the various Western Province Schools Rugby teams did the union proud over June and July.

After the scintillating performances of all five Western Province teams at national weeks, schools are back in action and resuming their interschool rivalry, confident in the knowledge that they are part of the best schools system in South Africa.

Former Stormers utility forward Don Armand has spoken of his “excitement” at the challenge that lies ahead at Exeter Chiefs.

The Sharks are changing the way rugby in South Africa has traditionally been approached from a coaching and technical perspective.

The one makes a racket on TV and the other swings his racket!

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has hit out at critics of the Stormers coaching staff, suggesting it is time to "start toning down" the negativity.

Europe's showpiece finals will be returning to its spiritual home when they are held in the Welsh capital, Cardiff, next year.

Bath's brawling teammates, new recruit Gavin Henson and Carl Fearns, have been fined for their part in a pub fracas last week.

Accurate tactical kicking and solid set-piece play are set to be the key facets when the Brumbies host the Cheetahs in Canberra on Sunday.

Crusaders officials expect the 'house full' signs to go up for Saturday's Super Rugby preliminary play-off encounter with the Reds.

Waikato opened their Ranfurly Shield defence with a 13-try blitz to down Horowhenua-Kapiti 85-0 in Morrinsville on Wednesday.

The Bulls are expecting a full-house for their Super Rugby semifinal next week.

Hooker Motu Matu'u and wing Matt Proctor have agreed two-year contract extensions with the Hurricanes.

Blues coach John Kirwan says he has no interest in signing Ma’a Nonu but has been in contact with Rugby League star Benji Marshall.

Crusaders scrumhalf Andy Ellis says they are focusing on improving their defence ahead of Saturday’s play-off against the Reds in Christchurch.

Brad Macleod-Henderson was on Tuesday revealed as Sharks coach for the upcoming Currie Cup season.

Union High School’s Primary Department hosted a most successful Junior Rugby & Hockey Festival during the recent school holiday.

Jan de Koning brings you the last take in the broad-ranging interview with Bryan Habana, as he gives his thoughts on moving to Toulon.

Hoërskool Swartland of Malmesbury held its Swartland Winter Sports Festival last week with matches on Thursday and Saturday.