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There are defining moments on every tour and you get the feeling that Tuesday in Canberra might be one of those for the 2013 B&I Lions.

Conrad Smith's upcoming sabbatical has left All Black management with a mild headache as to who is going to be the long-term replacement.

Wallabies flank Liam Gill says preparations are over and he is ready for one of the biggest series of his career - against the Lions.

Shane Williams said Monday he was very proud to help out the B&I Lions in his cameo tour appearance.

George North has an outside chance of being fit for the first B&I Lions versus Wallabies Test, but Jamie Roberts is in "grave doubt".

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has delayed a decision on a possible replacement for injured loose forward Arno Botha.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster admits he faces some tricky decisions before he finalises his Elite Player Squad in August.

The SA President’s XV on Sunday won the IRB Tbilisi Cup with a 21-16 win over Georgia at the Avchala Rugby Stadium.

In celebrating Father’s Day, rugby365 look at fathers and sons who have represented the Springboks.

The 2013 Cape Schools Week will this year be hosted by Paarl Gim with matches from 22 - 26 June.

Junior Springbok prop Luan de Bruin is available for selection for the Junior World Championship semifinal after winning his appeal.

Junior Springbok lock Jannes Kirsten will miss the rest of the IRB Junior World Championship because of a facial injury.

The All Blacks hailed their resolute defending after they held France scoreless for the first time ever in Christchurch on Saturday.

The Springboks did not underestimate Scotland, captain Jean de Villiers said after the hosts got a scare in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Australia are looking for weak spots in the B&I Lions armour as the tourists brush aside all comers in the countdown to the first Test against the Wallabies.

Exams, a long weekend and Craven Week preparations are stopping lots of boys from playing rugby at the moment.

All Black fullback Israel Dagg sparked a torrent of criticism on Sunday after he used a homophobic slur on Twitter.

All Black flyhalf Dan Carter has been cleared to play in the third Test against France, while Les Bleus have lost two key players.

The BlitzBokke won the 2013 Roma Sevens tournament by beating invitational side Heliantide 59-5 in the Final on Saturday.

Ticket prices have been reduced for the double header final day of the Incoming Series at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Coach Warren Gatland has challenged his patched-up B&I Lions to maintain their momentum against the Brumbies on Tuesday.

An Ireland side depleted by B&I Lions call-ups brought Canada to earth with a thud, beating them 40-14 in Toronto

Wallaby Peter Kimlin will lead the Brumbies against the British and Irish Lions in Canberra on Tuesday.

Retired Welsh wing Shane Williams will fly in from Japan to bolster the injury-hit B&I Lions in their tour game against the Brumbies.

Freddie Burns scored 19 points as England beat Argentina 51-26 in the second Test in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Scotland coach Scott Johnson spat the dummy after his team had a player yellow carded in their 17-30 loss to South Africa.

South Africa paid a dear price for their 30-17 win over a spiteful Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

The B&I Lions on Saturday called up two replacement backs, Brad Barritt and Christian Wade, as injury cover.

The Springboks wobbled their way to a 30-17 victory over Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

A number of young Scots put their hands up in their 30-17 loss to South Africa in Nelspruit on Saturday evening.

South Africa came from behind to record a hard-earned 30-17 win over a spiteful Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Warren Gatland said Leigh Halfpenny could kick the B&I Lions to victory against Australia after he totted up a record points tally against the Waratahs.

Italy will have to go back to the drawing board after suffering a 10-39 defeat to Samoa in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Jamie Roberts' Test hopes rest on the results of a scan, after he was the major casualty in the B&L record win over the Waratahs.

Samoa advanced to the Final of the four-nations series with a record 39-10 victory over Italy on Saturday.

All Black coach Steve Hansen said a switch to an unusual kicking game was behind the big 30-0 win over France.

South African President's XV coach Jimmy Stonehouse opted for continuity in selection in their final IRB Tbilisi Cup clash on Sunday.

Samoa made a major statement to the International Rugby Board when they thumped Italy 39-10 in Nelspruit on Saturday.

The B&I Lions continued their unbeaten tour run with an impressive 47-17 hammering of the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.

The French were thoroughly outclassed in their 0-30 humbling at the hands of the All Blacks in Christchurch on Saturday.

New Zealand took an unassailable 2-0 series lead when they routed a hapless French team 30-0 in Christchurch on Saturday.

Tonga bounced back from a surprise defeat to Canada with an 18-9 triumph over the United States in a Pacific Nations Cup match.

Japan made history on Saturday when they beat Six Nations champions Wales 23-8 for their first ever victory over a major nation.

The All Blacks returned to their brilliant best as they sealed the series against France with a dominant 30-0 win in Christchurch on Saturday.

World Cup-winning former Wallaby coach Bob Dwyer claims the unbeaten B&I Lions are cheating their way to victory.

There are three matches for each of the 20 schools at the 2013 Craven Week in Polokwane in the second week of July, the 50th Craven Week since the first one in East London in 1964.

The South African team won all three of their pool matches on the opening day of the Roma Sevens tournament, played in the URC stadium in Rome on Friday.

The Golden Lions produced another impressive win, a 42-12 triumph over a young Western Province team in an entertaining affair at Ellis Park on Friday.

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has been appointed to the IRB rugby committee.

Wales Under-20 coach Danny Wilson believes his side can go one better thos year and make it through to a first Junior World Championship final.

Canada lock Jebb Sinclair and wing Matt Evans have overcome concussion concerns to start against Ireland at BMO Field on Saturday.

Alan Solomons, Southern Kings Director of Rugby, remains committed to the Eastern Cape franchise.

The board of the Sharks backed John Smit's decision to reveal the dismissal coach John Plumtree in mid-season.

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is not underestimating Scotland in the slightest as they prepare to take them on in Nelspruit.

Wallaby scrumhalf Will Genia backed his new halves partner James O'Connor despite warnings the B&I Lions will target his lack of experience at No.10.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has put his faith in the youngest back division his side has fielded for 14 years as they bid to win the Test series against Argentina 2-0.

The Junior Springboks held off a strong barrage from a committed French team to advance to the JWC semifinal.

Irish fullback Rob Kearney remains hopeful of playing for the British and Irish Lions in the three Test series against Australia.

Japan's Brave Blossoms are steeling themselves for an almighty effort in the final Test against Wales.

André Watson, South Africa's refereeing boss, has sent out a series of IRB clips on the new engagement procedure for scrums in the desperate hope that scrummaging will be improved.

Wallaby loose forward Dave Dennis will lead the Waratahs team boasting four international players against the British and Irish Lions.

Samoa wing Alesana Tuilagi poses a huge threat to Italy when the countries meet in Nelspruit on Saturday.

B&I Lions back row forward Jamie Heaslip said he expects "hard nut" coach Michael Cheika will have the Waratahs fired up for Saturday's showdown.

In keeping with the modern trend neither side will be a full, first-choice side when South Africa host Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Injury forced the The All Blacks into a late reshuffle on Friday as they prepared to mark their 500th Test.

Do not look at this fixture and think that it is going to be a watered-down affair, both sides are very much up for it.

South Africa Under-20 overcame their committed French counterparts to record a third successive victory at the IRB Junior World Championship.

Wallaby fans will be urged to don gold "lion-hunting" safari hats to combat the "sea of red" during the British and Irish Lions Test series.

Mercurial Welsh back Gavin Henson signed for English Premiership side Bath on Thursday.

Cardiff Blues announced on Thursday that they will install an artificial pitch at their historic Arms Park home for next season.

Italian coach Jacques Brunel made seven changes to his team for their second Test in the four-nations tournament.

The Springbok Sevens training squad will be hoping for an injury-free run at the Roma Seven tournament on Friday and Saturday.

London Irish wing Marland Yarde will win his first England cap when they take on Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

With Gethin Jenkins and Cian Healy out, Mako Vunipola could be in line for a starting berth in the first Test against Australia.

Scotland included three new caps in the team to face South Africa in the second round of a four-nation tournament in Nelspruit on Saturday.

rugby365 takes a statistical look at the South Africa versus Scotland Test!

Glenwood High School in Durban will be hosting the SA Academy Week from 1 – 4 July.

After 10 months watching idly from the sidelines, hooker Bismarck du Plessis is set to be thrust back into the limelight for the Springboks.

Rene Ranger might have to honour his contract with Montpellier and give up on his Test ambitions.

St Andrews host Kingswood in the annual 'K-Day' fixture in Grahamstown on Saturday in what should prove to be highly entertaining.

Skipper Sam Warburton said he hopes to nail down his B&I Lions Test spot against the Waratahs.

There is only one change to the Samoan side that beat Scotland last weekend when they face Italy in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Four Wallabies have been released from a training camp to turn out for their Super Rugby teams against the touring B&I Lions.

Toshiaki Hirose returnes to the Japanese starting XV and will lead them against Wales in the second Test in Tokyo on Saturday.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre made four changes to his starting line-up for the second Test against the All Blacks on Saturday.

The Golden Lions, in their run-up to the Super Rugby promotion-relegation series, have developed a 'mean' streak.

Wales have made four personnel and one positional change for the second Test against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.

Ireland wing Simon Zebo will be handed his first Lions start against the Waratahs on Saturday after only joining the tour this week.

The International Rugby Board has announced that the Sevens World Cup will be retained and integrated into the Olympic Games cycle.

Eighthman Kieran Read will reach 50 Test caps when he leads the All Blacks out in their 500th Test against France in Christchurch on Saturday.

Glasgow Warriors prop Gordon Reid on Wednesday became the third additional player to join the Scotland squad in South Africa.

Ex France coach Pierre Berbizier has denied any involvement in the doping of players following controversial claims made by Laurent Benezech.

The Welsh Rugby Union are preparing a bid to host the IRB World Cup Sevens in Wales in 2018.

After appearing on the fringes of the Springbok team for most of 2012, flank Siya Kolisi's determination will finally pay off on Saturday.

Gloucester centre Billy Twelvetrees has been handed a British and Irish Lions call-up because of injury concerns to the backline, according to the Rugby Football Union (RFU).

Almost five decades of service to the NSW rugby community has today seen Mrs Robin Timmins recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Brendan Venter is 100 percent committed to his responsibilities at both the Sharks and Saracens.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has kept the changes to his team to a minimum as he wants to give the new combinations a chance to settle.

Tonga backs David Halaifonua and Siale Piutau and prop Edmund 'Aholelei will miss the rest of the Pacific Nations Cup after being suspended for foul play in the loss to Canada last weekend.

South African Under-20 coach Dawie Theron has shuffled his team for their vital Pool A match at the IRB Junior World Championship.

World Cup-winning Australian captain Nick Farr-Jones believes that Wallaby discard Quade Cooper struggles to perform under pressure.

Ray Connellan, a great schoolmaster and rugby man, died on Sunday, six weeks after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

The return of powerful hooker Bismarck du Plessis is one of five changes to South Africa's matchday 22 doe the Test against Scotland on Saturday.

The Australian Rugby Union has made Waratahs halfbacks Bernard Foley and Matt Lucas available for the Sydney team's match against the British and Irish Lions this weekend.

Chiefs Chief Executive Officer Gary Dawson has announced he is leaving the franchise at the end of the 2013 season, after 13 years in the role.

The Golden Lions will field their best available team against Western Province in a warm-up match at Ellis Park on Friday.

There is history of our own making in this week's FNB Top 20. For the first time in 15 years we have no changes to the Top 20 this week.

All Blacks great Tana Umaga has dismissed concerns about wealthy French and Japanese clubs luring Kiwi players, saying the depth of young talent in the country is enough to fill the gap.  

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann believes that his players are where he wants them to be heading into their game against Western Province.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is "feeling pretty good" after a self-imposed exile and could be available for the Super Rugby play-offs.

Again we publish the results of matches between schools for all teams. We publish the results that the schools give us and in the order in which we receive them.

Queen’s College 1st XV continued their run of good form with a convincing 50-7 victory over Stirling in East London on Saturday.

British and Irish Lions lock Ian Evans believes the battle for Test jerseys is hotting up after the tourists trounced a Combined Country XV on Tuesday.

Wales flyhalf Dan Biggar is an injury concern ahead of Saturday’s second Test against Japan in Tokyo.

England centre Billy Twelvetrees believes the Pumas will present them with a much sterner challenge in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

The SA President’s XV beat Emerging Ireland 19-8 on Monday to establish themselves as strong contenders for the Tbilisi Cup title.

Western Province coach John Dobson has included two Stormers players in his team to take on the Golden Lions in Johannesburg on Friday.

Louis Schreuder has replaced the injured Francois Hougaard in the Springbok squad, whilst Francois Louw has been released ahead of his wedding.

New Sharks CEO John Smit insists that Brendan Venter was his first choice to replace outgoing coach John Plumtree at Kings Park.

While the Springboks looked sharp on attack against Italy last week, backline coach Ricardo Loubscher believes they were not as clinical as they could have been.

An England Legends team will take on the Australian Barbarians as part of the RFU 10-year celebrations of their memorable 2003 World Cup win in Australia.

Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis says the hosts are aiming for an improved scrum on opposition ball when they take on Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

The British and Irish Lions ran in ten tries on their way to a comprehensive 64-0 victory over a Combined Country XV in Newcastle on Tuesday.

Former Saracens boss Brendan Venter will take up the position as Director of Rugby at the Sharks from the beginning of the Currie Cup season.

The Western Force has continued to cement their foundations for the future by extending the contract of rising star Kyle Godwin until the 2016 Super Rugby season.

France scored four tries in the second half to secure a convincing 38-15 victory over the Blues at North Harbour Stadium on Tuesday.

Reds and Australian Sevens wing Luke Morahan has been called into the Wallabies squad ahead of the British and Irish Lions Test series.

Geoff Cross became the second Scotland front row forward forced to return home from South Africa because of injury, team officials said on Monday.

Troubled star Kurtley Beale is "over the moon" at being recalled to the Wallabies squad to face the British and Irish Lions and plans to grab the opportunity with both hands.

The B&I Lions are delighted Quade Cooper has been left out by Australia, with defence coach Andy Farrell saying he would want the flyhalf in his line-up.  

It was a day for brollies, raincoats and thick pullovers at the Piley Rees Field at Bishops on Saturday and still a great crowd ringed the famous old ground as Rondebosch beat Bishops 22-7.

St Andrew's went off to East London and drew 17-all with Selborne.

 The Knights of Northwood made it hard for Glenwood but the southern visitors won well in the end.

Samoa sent Scotland crashing out of the top 10 in the IRB World Rankings with their historic win in Durban at the weekend.

Muir narrowly went down 22-23 to hosting Kingswood. The Muir side did extremely well to come back from a 7-17 deficit at the break.

Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard will be sent for scans on Tuesday to assess a knee injury that flared up during training on Monday.

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Even the British and Irish Lions squad themselves have no clue who is being lined up to start the first Test against the Wallabies.  

International rugby continues and in a big way on all continents with a lot of focus on the B&I Lions' tour as it builds towards the Test.

SA President's XV coach Jimmy Stonehouse on Monday named a new-look team for their IRB Tbilisi Cup clash against Emerging Ireland in Georgia on Tuesday.

According to coach Dawie Theron, Junior Springbok utility forward Jacques du Plessis has all of the attributes to develop into a star of the future.  

It may not be a totally dominant colour, but there is a bigger tinge of South Africa's Green and Gold in our Team of the Week.

For the B&I Lions it is another step on the road to the Test series against the Wallabies. For the Country XV it is the biggest match of their lives.

Fit-again Springbok Sevens skipper Kyle Brown will lead an interesting mix of players to the Rome Sevens tournament at the URC Stadium this weekend.

Little-known Lewie Catt will play opposite the world class Brian O'Driscoll when the Combined Country XV take on the British and Irish Lions in Newcastle on Tuesday.

France will underestimate the Blues at their peril when the two sides meet in a rare midweek tour match.

French coach Phillipe Saint-Andre has selected flank Yannick Nyanga as his captain for his sides game against the Blues in Albany on Tuesday.

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans accused the Lions of creating a "sideshow" after a wedding-planner was caught filiming one of their training sessions.

Dumped Wallaby Quade Cooper has been involved in an incident at a Brisbane hotel in which he had beer thrown over him, reports said on Monday.

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has expressed confidence that troubled star Kurtley Beale is ready to take on the British and Irish Lions.

Newcastle local Lewie Catt has been named amongst the Combined Country starting XV to face the British & Irish Lions on Tuesday.

A knee injury has ruled Scotland hooker Pat MacArthur out of the remaining two weeks of the four-nation tournament in South Africa.

The Baby Boks made it two from two with a hard-fought 31-24 win over England on Day Two of the IRB Junior World Championship on Sunday.

Wynberg Boys’ High beat the South African College High School (SACS) for the third time in succession to claim a 15-7 win in their FNB Classic Clash.

Western Force coach Michael Foley said Sunday’s 13-28 loss to the Waratahs at nib Stadium in Perth came down to missed opportunities.

France hope former Cheetahs prop Daniel Kotze will establish himself as the long-term tighthead replacement for veteran Nicolas Mas.

Nick Mallett has reportedly turned down an offer from the Sharks to take over the coaching reins from John Plumtree.

Heyneke Meyer was left “amazed and surprised” by Bryan Habana after the Springboks' 44-10 victory over Italy at Kings Park on Saturday.

Stuart Lancaster has hinted he will tinker with his England side ahead of next Saturday's second Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.

France flank Fulgence Ouedraogo will miss the rest of the tour of New Zealand because of an ankle injury and is to return home.

Ireland's Simon Zebo will become the third reinforcement to join the British and Irish Lions as cover for injured wing Tommy Bowe.

The All Blacks and France confirmed Sunday that changes are likely for next weekend's decisive second Test.

Injuries could rule Scotland skipper Kelly Brown, Pat MacArthur and Euan Murray out of the three-week South Africa tour.

Pierre remains in first place in the rugby365 prediction challenge after the weekend’s Super Rugby action.

Mercurial playmaker Quade Cooper will not be one of the six additions to the Wallaby squad for the Test series against the B&I Lions.

James Pritchard sparked Canada to a 36-27 win over Tonga in a Pacific Nations Cup match in Kingston, Ontario.

Stuart Hogg has been switched to flyhalf as the B&I Lions play a Combined Queensland-NSW Country team on Tuesday.

There was a big one down in Paarl when Oakdale upset Gim's perfect record though the Paarl side still remains undefeated. It's tough at the top.

Cheetahs scrumhalf Piet van Zyl has been called up to the Springbok squad in Mpumalanga in the place of the injured Jano Vermaak.

The Waratahs had a productive trip to Perth on Sunday as they beat the Western Force 28-13.

In a bruising encounter Ireland held out to down a determined United State Eagles 15-12.

Stuart Lancaster's England ran in four tries as they beat Argentina 32-3 in the first Test in Salta on Saturday.

Italy will come away from their 10-44 drubbing at the hands of South Africa on Saturday with some positives.

South African got their international season underway with a satisfactory 44-10 drubbing of Italy in Durban on Saturday.

The Springboks cruised to a comfortable 44-10 victory over Italy at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.  

Warren Gatland praised a gutsy effort by the British and Irish Lions after they held off a fierce assault by the Reds to register their third straight win.

Samoa made history in Durban on Saturday when they beat Scotland 27-17 in Durban in the opening game of the Incoming Series.

The Scotland side battled to front up to the more physical Samoans and that seemed to be the difference when the Samoans won 27-17.

Reds boss Ewen McKenzie believes that his team's high-tempo attacking style is the right way to go against the British and Irish Lions.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen headed back to the drawing board after France exposed flaws in his new game plan for the world champions.

Samoa scored three tries on their way to their first victory over Scotland who they beat 27-17 at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.

Irish wing Tommy Bowe became the third player in two days to be ruled out of the British and Irish Lions tour when he suffered a suspected broken hand against the Reds.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre cut a dejected figure as he lamented missing a rare opportunity to beat the All Blacks.

Dawie Theron, the South Africa Under-20 coach, has kept his starting line-up unchanged for the Junior World Championship game against England on Sunday.  

Hugh McMeniman will make his return from a shoulder injury on Sunday when the Western Force take on the Waratahs in Perth.

The British and Irish Lions held off an eager Reds team to secure a tough 22-12 victory at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

The French gave New Zealand a good run for their money, but ultimately fell short - losing 13-23 in Auckland on Saturday.

New Zealand were made to work hard for their 23-13 win over France in Auckland on Saturday - the first match in a three-Test series.

The All Blacks were forced to work hard for their 23-13 victory over a determined French team at Eden Park on Saturday.

A second-string Wales team twice came from behind to beat Asian champions Japan 22-18 in the opener of their two-Test series on Saturday.

Gethin Jenkins will join fellow British and Irish Lions loosehead prop Cian Healy on the plane home due to injury.

The SA President's XV started their IRB Tbilisi Cup campaign strongly on Friday as they thumped Uruguay 37-9 at the Avchala Rugby Stadium in Georgia.

Scotland have made a late change to their team to play Samoa in Durban on Saturday with Alasdair Dickinson replacing Ryan Grant at loosehead prop.  

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers said improving as a team will be their main aim of the Test against Italy in Durban on Saturday.

Toulon flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson revealed on Friday that he will be out of action for "a couple of weeks" while he nurses a groin muscle injury.

Bail conditions for four men allegedly involved in the fatal beating of a rugby fan were relaxed when they appeared in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Friday.

Arno Botha has been called into the Springbok starting team to make his Test debut against Italy in Durban in the place of the injured Willem Alberts.

The Brumbies have effectively secured first place in the Australian conference with an emphatic 39-17 demolition of the Rebels on Friday.

Scotland prop Ryan Grant has been called up to the British and Irish Lions squad as cover for the injured Cian Healy who is set to return home.

Foundation Rebels prop Nic Henderson has announced his retirement from the game at the end of the season.

Western Force flank Richard Brown has likened the British and Irish Lons to South African Super Rugby side the Bulls.  

Japan have high hopes of scoring their first ever victory over a major nation when they take on depleted Six Nations champions Wales.

Hooker James Parsons will captain a new-look Blues outfit against France at North Harbour Stadium on Tuesday night.  

Thierry Dusautoir may have a reputation as rugby's "Dark Destroyer", but the feared French flank has plenty of respect for the world champion All Blacks.

USA coach Mike Tolkin is thrilled that a lot of his experienced players have returned for their game against Ireland in Houston on Saturday.

Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper will captain Queensland in Saturday's tour match against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium.  

Stuart Lancaster's England are bidding to rewrite history when their two-Test series against Argentina starts in Salta on Saturday.  

Two Ireland Under-20 internationals will win their first caps for the national side when they take on the USA in Houston on Saturday.

Paul Dobson looks at the Test between South Africa and Italy - the first round of a four-nations tournament that also features Samoa and Scotland.

British and Irish Lions forward Cian Healy was cleared of biting at a disciplinary hearing in Brisbane on Friday, avoiding a lengthy ban.

Veteran loose forward Todd Clever will lead to the United States side when they take on Ireland in Houston on Saturday.

Scotland hope to extend an almost-perfect Test record against Samoa when the sides kick-off a four-nation tournament Saturday in Durban.

Flyhalf Quade Cooper will make a final case for Wallaby selection when he leads the Reds against the B&I Lions Saturday.

Rondebosch play Bishops at Bishops in a Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools match on Saturday, and they will be wearing purple hose.

The IRB held its Annual Meeting and a Special Meeting on 8 May 2013 and promulagtes law changes of which the scrum law is the most significant.

The oldest school in South Africa, the South African College High School (SACS), hosts old adversaries Wynberg Boys' High School in a FNB Classic Clash on Saturday. The home team will be led out by Keagan Wheeler.

Twice a year, every year, boys walk the 400 or so metres along Tullyallen Road to play a rugby match. It is a wonderful tradition.

It will be a replay of the last World Cup Final when the All Blacks take on France at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.

Hurricanes duo Jack Lam and Alapati Leiua will make their Test debuts for Samoa against Scotland in Durban on Saturday.

Springboks and Bulls hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle will head to France at the end of the Super Rugby season.

Christian Wade and Matt Kvesic will win their first caps for England against Argentina this weekend.

Cheetahs prop Trevor Nyakane has credited Springbok legend Pieter du Randt for his elevation into the South African side.

SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron was impressed with his team's ability to stick to their gameplan in their 97-0 demolition of the USA on Wednesday.

SA President's XV coach Jimmy Stonehouse has named a strong team for their opening clash against Uruguay in the inaugural IRB Tbilisi Cup in Georgia on Friday.

Skipper Sam Warburton says he will have to hit the ground running as he finally makes his tour debut for the B&I Lions against the Reds.

Italian coach Jacques Brunel has benched veteran prop Martin Castrogiovanni for Saturday's Test against South Africa in Durban.

Super Rugby stars Fumiaki Tanaka and Shota Horie will lead Japan's hopes when they take on Six Nations champions Wales on Saturday.

Bok captain Jean de Villiers gave us his views on the proposed revisions to the international schedule and the role of players in the negotiations.

South African College High School (SACS), hosts old adversaries Wynberg Boy’s High School in a FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

B&I Lions captain Sam Warburton was named in the team to face the Reds on Saturday, after shaking off a knee injury.

The Brumbies made eight changes to their 22-man squad - including five to the starting 15 - to take on the Rebels at Canberra Stadium on Friday.

Two of the oldest schools in South Afroica meet in an FNB Classic Clash on Saturday - SACS and Wynberg, near neighbours and ancient rivals. Jarryd Sage captains Wynberg.

SARU has embarked on a major Corporate Social Investment initiative to supply fully stocked mobile or refurbished libraries to previously disadvantaged schools.

The West Harbour Pirates have signed Melbourne Rebel and Wallaby James O'Connor on a three-year deal.

The Western Force have brought home another Perth local, with Dane Haylett-Petty signing for the 2014 Super Rugby season.  

Canada erased a one-point deficit at the half to beat Fiji 20-18 in a Pacific Nations Cup match at Twin Elm Rugby Park on Wednesday.

Wayne Barnes is set to referee an All Blacks-France match for the first time since receiving death threats after NZ's World Cup exit in 2007.

Wales have named eight uncapped players in their match-day squad, including South African-born Andries Pretorius for the game against Japan in Osaka on Saturday.

A hearing into biting allegations against British and Irish Lions prop Cian Healy has been postponed until Friday.

The Reds announced a powerful 23-man line-up for their historic tour match against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane on Saturday.

Defending champions South Africa beat the United States 97-0 on Day One of the IRB Junior World Championship in France.

The South African Under-20 team has started the defence of its Junior World Championship title with a huge win in France. We look at some of their school backgrounds.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre caused a surprise on Wednesday as he handed flyhalf Camille Lopez his international debut against the All Blacks.

The Wallabies' year-end tour is now a possible Grand Slam event, with the addition of a Test against Wales.

Champions Toulon were handed an attractive-looking draw in the European Cup for the 2013/14 season.

England prop Alex Corbisiero has been brought into the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour of Australia as cover for the injured Cian Healy.

Star playmaker Dan Carter was the highest-profile omission in an injury-affected All Blacks team for the Test against France on Saturday.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland will face Australia in a fourth Test this year regardless of what happens Down Under.

Understrength teams will make the weekend’s all-Australian Round 17 of Super Rugby somewhat of a lottery.

The IRB's Junior World Championship starts in the West of France on 6 June 2012 - D-Day for the world' most promising rugby players.

French loose forward Antonie Claassen will visit Eden Park for the first time this weekend, a place his father, Wynand, knew well.

British and Irish Lions prop Cian Healy has been cited for acts contrary to good sportsmanship, after being accused of boting.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said he is "more excited than nervous" after unveiling a team of five debutants.

SANZAR's origins are far different than the state of the British and Irish Lions beginnings.

The Rebels have made 10 changes for this Friday's clash against the Australian Super Rugby Conference leaders, the Brumbies.

The one is the captain of famous rugby teams. The other is an American computer-animated family hero!

The British and Irish Lions continued to lay down big markers, as they romped to a 69-17 win over the Western Force in Perth on Wednesday.

John Connolly warned the B&I Lions could cut back future tours after Clive Woodward slammed the Force for picking an under-strength side.

Five uncapped players, two of them in the starting line-up, have been selected in the Springbok team to face Italy in Durban on Saturday.

French centre Mathieu Bastareaud is back in New Zealand, hoping to put memories of his disastrous last visit behind him.

Excitement  rose skyhigh in Alexandria when Ukhanyo High School won their FNB Classic Clash on Friday afternoon against neighbours Alexandria High School for the first time - in fact for the first time in 20 years.

Springbok and Leopards flyhalf Andre Pretorius will be heading off to France after signing a two-year contract with ProD2 club Carcassonne.

The Argentine team will have nine players who are based offshore when they take on England in Salta on Saturday.

Lions lock Franco van der Merwe has been called up to the Springbok squad as a late replacement for the injured Pieter-Steph du Toit.

Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea will captain the New Zealand Under-20 side in the Junior World Championship opener against Fiji on Wednesday.

Nic White will become the 12th Brumbies captain on Friday, when the Rebels visit Canberra Stadium.

Pat McCutcheon will lead the Waratahs for the first time when they take on the Western Force in a Super Rugby encounter in Perth this Sunday.

In-form back row forward Scott Higginbotham has been ruled out of the Test series against the B&I Lions with a serious shoulder injury.

Le Havre will host its first ever Rugby Union Test match when France play Tonga on November 16.

The British and Irish Lions have received a double fitness boost ahead of their midweek match against the Western Force in Perth.

The Queen’s College 1st XV recorded a very good 30-19 win over their highly rated St Andrew’s College opposition on the Recreation Grounds on Saturday afternoon.

England stand-in forwards coach Rob Baxter says getting on top in the contact area will be crucial in Saturday’s Test against the Pumas in Salta.

Wallaby utility back James O’Connor expects to be targeted by the British and Irish Lions in the upcoming three-Test series.

Toulouse great Jean Bouilhou has signed a two-year contract with second tier Pau after rejecting an offer from the French giants.

The Queen’s College 1st XV recorded a very good 30-19 win over their highly rated St Andrew’s College opposition on the Recreation Grounds on Saturday afternoon.

The Queen’s College 1st XV recorded a very good 30-19 win over their highly rated St Andrew’s College opposition on the Recreation Grounds on Saturday afternoon.

There are schools not playing much at present because of exams or because of preparations for Craven Week.

Harlequins No.8 Jack Clifford will lead England Under-20 in their first Junior world Championship clash with France at the Stade Henri Desgrange on Wednesday.  

Former Wallaby scrumhalf and captain Nick Farr-Jones believes that the contest between the No.9's could be the difference during this upcoming British and Irish Lions series.

2012 Junior World Cup winning flyhalf Handré Pollard will at inside centre for South Africa Under-20 for their opening match against the USA.

Scotland have named three new caps in their starting line-up for their June Test series clash with Samoa in Durban on Saturday.

Defensive coach John McFarland says the Springboks are far better prepared for the 2013 international season compared with 12 months ago.

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The Lions start and Tests start, the Junior World Trophy continues and the Junior World Championship starts. It is a testing time for the top referees in the world.

The British and Irish Lions are hoping to use their tour match against the Force on Wednesday to continue building momentum ahead of their first Test against the Wallabies.

Reds loose forward Curtis Browning will lead the Australian Under-20 side against Ireland in their opening game of the IRB Junior World Championships.

Now the tour starts for real. rugby365 takes a look at the first match Down Under, as the B&I Lions finally set foot on Australian soil.

With Dan Carter likely to miss the first Test against France with a hand fracture, Aaron Cruden is set to get a chance in the All Black No.10 jersey.

The Western Force has included six Test players for their historic tour match against the British & Irish Lions on Wednesday.

Troubled Wallaby star Kurtley Beale is thriving on his return to the Australian camp as he battles back from alcohol-related issues.

It was scorching hot up in Tzaneen when locals Ben Vorster took on Pietersburg from Polokwane in their second Classic Clash – the midday temperature being in the low 30s rather than the predicted 25 degrees Celsius.

On a sunny but blustery day up at Hilton, Hilton College took on their oldest rivals Maritzburg College and won 38-22.

Brian O'Driscoll has urged the British and Irish Lions to be ruthless in pursuit of their first series win in 16 years over the next month.

Cheetahs centre Robert Ebersohn has been called up to the Springbok squad preparing for Saturday's Test against Italy in Durban.

Six players in the Springbok squad including captain Jean de Villiers took little or no part in training on Monday because of various injury niggles.

Leicester Director of Rugby Richard Cockerill is to be investigated over an angry exchange with the fourth official during the Premiership Final.

We have a bumper week of international, Super Rugby and tour matches with the action kicking off on Wednesday. Catch it LIVE right here.

Jason Jaftha of South Africa will blow the whistle to start the IRB's Nations Cup in Bucharest on 8 June 2013.

Bulls wing Lionel Mapoe will miss the remainder of the Super Rugby season due to a shoulder injury.

Italy manager Luigi Troiani says the Springboks will be formidable opponents despite missing several key players through injury.

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Springbok and Sharks loose forward Ryan Kankowski has been named in the Blitzbokke training squad for the Sevens World Cup in Moscow later this month.

It was an important weekend, with teams making their moves before the break and numerous national teams being named for the June Tests.

Schalk Burger has explained exactly how a pre-season calf strain eventually resulted in him ending up in intensive care fighting off bacterial meningitis.  

Schalk Burger is 'quietly confident' of returning to rugby once he has completed his rehabilitation from bacterial meningitis.  

In a Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools match in Durban on Saturday, the Green Machine took on the ever imposing Monument side of Krugersdorp.

Muir went down 22-29 against Nico Malan during an entertaining game of schoolboy rugby played at Muir.  It was a tightly contested affair as the scores were leveled 10-10 at the break.

Current member of SARU’s High Performance Mobi-unit, Chean Roux, has been added to the Springbok Team Management in the role of Performance Analyst.

Two weeks after upsetting Clermont in the European Cup Final, Toulon saw the tables turned on them by outsiders Castres in the Top 14.

It was the perfect way to end the era of the two Laurents as Castres stunned overwhelming favourites Toulon to snatch the Top 14 title.

After the magnificent month of May where five games were played in idyllic conditions, winter struck with a cruel blow on the weekend of 1 June.

Wallabies and Waratahs lock Sitaleki Timani has been ruled out of the series against the British and Irish Lions after he broke his right thumb against the Crusaders.

Wallaby coach Robbie Deans says troubled star Kurtley Beale has "turned the corner" in overcoming his personal issues.

Reds coach Ewen McKenzie said Quade Cooper could make the difference for Australia against the British and Irish Lions.

A New Zealand man has stood down indefinitely after head-butting a stand-in referee, during an Under-7's game on Saturday.

Kearsney hosted DHS in very pleasant playing conditions and the hosts dominated throughout to win the game 74-6 in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

England got their South American tour off to a winning start on Sunday with a 41-21 victory over a Consur XV made up of players from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay.

Dan Carter heads a string of injured All Blacks less than a week from the first Test against France.

Chiefs and All Black scrumhalf Brendon Leonard will head off shore at the end of the Super Rugby season to continue his rugby career in Italy.

Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll will captain the B&I Lions in their first tour game in Australia, against Western Force in Perth on Wednesday.

Out of favour Sharks No.8 Ryan Kankowski may leave South Africa after playing for the SA Sevens team at the upcoming World Cup.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer is not willing to experiment too much in the upcoming Tests against Italy and Scotland.

The Stormers were pushed hard by the Kings, but never felt under threat in the pouring rain at Newlands on Saturday.

Pierre remains in pole position in the rugby365 prediction challenge after the weekend’s Super Rugby action.

While the Kings may be out of the running for the Super Rugby play-offs, they still have an upcoming knock-out fixture to consider.

Cheetahs captain Adriaan Strauss was left disappointed with his side's erratic performance against the Bulls on Saturday.

The Bulls took a big step towards securing the South African Super Rugby title with victory over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann said being able to control set-pieces was the key factor in his team's 74-14 thrashing of Samoa at Ellis Park on Saturday.  

Even if exams are descending on anxious minds - five FNB Classic Clashes as well as a number of interesting clashes throughout the country took place.

Israel Folau's path to a once-in-a-dozen years series against the British and Irish Lions has been, perhaps best described simply as different.

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans said he hasn't ruled flyhalf Quade Cooper out of his squad to face the British and Irish Lions.

Barbarians hooker Schalk Brits was slapped with a three-match ban after punching the British and Irish Lions flyhalf Owen Farrell in Hong Kong on Saturday.

Troubled Wallaby star Kurtley Beale played in a club match this weekend in his return to action after rehab.

The British and Irish Lions were given a clean bill of health on Sunday, and captain Sam Warburton could be in action against Western Force on Wednesday.

Injuries have forced Wallabies coach Robbie Deans to make three changes to his preliminary squad to play the the British and Irish Lions.

Kieran Read was named as the captain of a 32-man All Blacks squad including six new faces to face France in the upcoming series.

Castres captain Remi Tales and his scrumhalf Rory Kockott combined to guide Castres to a stunning 19-14 upset of Toulon in the French Top 14 Final.

Veteran Springbok Wynand Olivier will join the growing queue the Loftus Versfeld exit door.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer believes the form-based selections in his squad prove that he is 'loyal to performance'.

B&I Lions coach Warren Gatland reminded flyhalf Owen Farrell about the need for strict discipline after a flare-up against the Barbarians.

The B&Ir Lions send a strong message to the Wallabies as they hammered the Barbarians 59-8 in sweltering Hong Kong Saturday.

Nine uncapped players, six of whom have not been part of the national set-up before, have been included in a 34-man Springbok squad.

The Bulls cemented their place at the top of the South African conference with a 30-25 win over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

The Stormers produced a hard-earned 19-11 win over the Southern Kings in near monsoon conditions at Newlands on Saturday.

Saracens' Springbok hooker Schalk Brits could be in a heap of trouble after his act of thuggery in the Barbarians' 8-59 loss to the B&I Lions.

The Golden Lions tuned up for their Super Rugby promotion-relegation match with a 10-try (74-14) thumping of Manu Samoa on Saturday.

rugby365's law guru Paul Dobson looks at how a referee dealt with foul play, when the try was allowed to stand, but the other team got a penalty.

The British and Irish Lions kicked off their 2013 tour with a dominant 59-8 victory over the Barbarians at Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday.

The Reds came from behind to score 20 unanswered points and record an invaluable 33-20 win over the Rebels in Brisbane on Saturday.

The Highlanders retained the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy with a deserved 38-28 win over the Blues in Dunedin on Saturday.

The Wales Under-20 squad has one very clear goal, to set themselves up, by winning the opening match of their IRB Junior World Championship campaign in Nantes.

Combined Country coach Cam Blades has been able to dip into Super Rugby resources for his squad to face the B&I Lions.

Crusaders lock Dominic Bird's All Black dreams has been put on hold, at least for the next four months.

Former French federation head and current IRB President, Bernard Lapasset denied any knowledge of doping in the France.

NZRU Chief Executive Steve Tew denied money was the motivation behind a planned Test against Japan later this year.

With the selection of the Springbok side on Saturday, where are the surprises going to come from? Nick Tatham reports.

Water breaks, pitchside fans and ice jackets will help keep the B&I Lions cool against the Barbarians on Hong Kong's hottest day this year.

Kearsney's stellar season will be boosted as their captain Daniel du Preez returns from injury for their FNB Classic Clash with DHS this weekend.

Hooker Scott Lawson has been drafted into the Scotland squad ahead of their departure to South Africa later on Friday.

The Brumbies held on in the face of a ferocious late charge from the Hurricanes to stay well clear at the top end of the Australian Super Rugby Conference.

Australian Sevens captain Ed Jenkins will lead an experienced squad to the World Cup Sevens which features three current Super Rugby players.

The Crusaders cemented their place in Super Rugby's top six with a dramatic 23-22 win over the Waratahs in Christchurch on Friday.

All Black wing Hosea Gear has signed with French side Toulouse, New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) chief Steve Tew confirmed on Friday.  

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has continued to shake up his team as he looks to find a winning formula.

The South African government has requested that the Springboks play the Pumas at Soccer City to honour Nelson Mandela.  

If the Golden Lions wanted a good, physical hit-out, they could not have asked for anything better than Manu Samoa. Jan de Koning reports.

The B&I Lions hope to set the tone for their three-Test tour of Australia by winning against the Barbarians in a sweltering Hong Kong on Saturday.

DHS captain Kurt Webster is excited about the challenge of taking on Kearsney in their FNB Classic Clash this weekend.

In a Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools match in Durban on Saturday,  Glenwood play host to Monument of Krugersdorp,  two of South Africa's best school sides this year.

On Saturday at Botha's Hill, there will be a full programme of rugby matches at Kearsney, culminating in the FNB Classic Clash between Kearsney and DHS.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke said Saturday's decisive Super Rugby clash with the Cheetahs will have the intensity of a Test match.

Vereeniging Gim captain Ickie Roos hopes that his side can beat the more fancied Transvalia in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

Vereeniging Gim captain Ickie Roos hopes that his side can beat the more fancied Transvalia in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

On Friday afternoon in the farming town of Alexandria, there will be an FNB Classic Clash between the two schools in the town - Alexandria High school and Ukhanyo High School.

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann is to sit down with Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies to "plot the way forward".

English Premiership club Worcester named former -Scotland international Carl Hogg as head coach.

The All Blacks are to play Japan later this year on their way to a European tour.

The ERC have made a misconduct complaint against London Welsh over a player eligibility issue.

Will the Cheetahs be able to halt the Bulls’ surge towards the South African Conference title when they square off at the Free State Stadium on Saturday?

Wales will play England in the first-ever all-Northern Hemisphere IRB Junior World Championship Final in France on Sunday.

Italy have a flyhalf crisis, after it was revealed on Tuesday that first-choice No.10 Luciano Orquera has suffered a fractured hand.

The Southern Kings have lost the services of one of their two New Zealand coaches.

Would would have dreamt that they would see the day that George Campbell get's one over Glenwood - one of the top 20 schools in the country.

Former World Cup-winning Springbok coach Jake White has achieved another extraordinary feat, but he opted to heap praise on his players.

The Springboks need to adapt better to the way referees interpret the breakdown area, forwards coach Johann van Graan said on Tuesday.

The Lions have defended their decision to rest a number of their first choice players during their 14-12 loss to the Brumbies in Canberra on Tuesday.

Rory Best admits the B&I Lions let themselves down, after their unbeaten 2013 tour record slipped against the Brumbies on Tuesday.

Springbok wing Bryan Habana believes that South African captain Jean de Villiers does not receive enough credit for his role in leading the national team.

One is a fictional character from The Lord of the Rings and the other is married to a princess!

The Brumbies became the first Australian state side in more than 40 years to beat the B&I Lions when they won 14-12 in dramatic fashion.

London Wasps' Springbok lock Marco Wentzel has decided to return to South Africa for family reasons.

Wallaby utility back Adam Ashley-Cooper knows that playing against Brian O'Driscoll will be one of the biggest challenges of his career.

Wallaby wing Digby Ioane has declared himself fit to tackle the B&I Lions in the first Test on Saturday, just four weeks after knee surgery.

The St Andrew’s College 1st XV hosted old rivals Kingswood in the annual K-Day clash, which dates back to 1898.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has called for a standardised approach to officiating the breakdown by northern and southern hemisphere referees.

Joe Marler has handed huge praise to his teammates for weathering the expected Pumas “backlash” and completing a series clean sweep.

Flank Rob Harley has joined the Scotland team touring South Africa as two other forwards headed home.

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is in doubt for Saturday’s final match of the Incoming Series against Samoa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

We have another exciting week of tour, friendly and Test matches lined up with the action kicking off on Tuesday. Catch it LIVE right here.

Kearsney hosted Hilton in perfect playing conditions on their Founders weekend, beating Hilton 34-9 in a second-half blitz. 

Japan's first-ever win over Wales has consigned their beaten opponents to a one-place slip in the latest IRB World Rankings.

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There are five changes in the starting XV of the Baby Boks to play Wales in the Junior World Championship semifinal on Tuesday.

Two teams from the Pacific region dominate out famous weekly selection, but there are a few interesting calls.

It's the first Test of the B&I Lions' tour to Australia this week, always an exciting event, and Chris Pollock of New Zealand is the man to referee it.

Golden Lions lock Jannie Stander will replace the injured Jannes Kirsten in the Junior Springbok squad at the JWC.

South Africa won the four-nations title with an emphatic 56-23 hammering of a very spiteful Samoan side in Pretoria on Saturday.

The Springboks outclassed Samoa in all departments in their eight-try triumph at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Warren Gatland was a "relieved and happy" man at the end of a breathtaking first Test between his British and Irish Lions side and the Wallabies in Brisbane.

B&I Lions captain Sam Warburton said he and his teammates won't be getting carried away with the first Test win over the Wallabies.

Alasdair Strokosch scored a try and Greig Laidlaw kicked a conversion after the full-time hooter to give Scotland a 30-29 win over Italy in Pretoria on Saturday.

The All Blacks clung on in an error-riddled performance to clinch a 24-9 victory over France in New Plymouth on Saturday.

The Wallabies missed shots at goal and that was the difference as they went down 23-21 to the Lions in Brisbane on Saturday.

The British and Irish Lions beat Australia 23-21 in a tight Test match in Brisbane in Brisbane on Saturday.

It was one slipped kick, but in the end the B&I Lions edged ahead 1-0 in the three-Test series against Australia.

France captain Thierry Dusautoir led his team aplomb in his final match in New Zealand in New Plymouth on Saturday.

New Zealand scored a 3-0 series whitewash over France after beating Les Bleus 24-9 in a freezing New Plymouth on Saturday.

The All Blacks’ performance matched the dead rubber status of their third and final Test against France in New Plymouth on Saturday.

The Golden Lions continued their impressive build-up to the Super Rugby promotion-relegation series.

Captain Jean de Villiers is confident he will lead SA against Samoa Saturday, but he remains in doubt.

Centre Justin Geduld and flank Roelof Smit are both doubtful for the Junior Springboks' last match at the IRB Junior World Championship on Sunday.

The one is a good rugby player and the other acts a lot.

Wales Under-20 scrumhalf Rhodri Williams says his side will be mentally tough for their Junior World Championship Final against England on Sunday.

Sam Warburton said the desire to achieve something no B&I Lions team has done for 16 years will drive his side to success.

Lee Williams is the sole survivor from the current world champions to make Wales' squad for the defence of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow.

Rob Vickerman has been named as captain of an exciting looking England Sevens squad that will travel to Moscow for the World Cup.

Wallaby ace Will Genia said the twin terrors of Michael Hooper and Liam Gill are a big strength in the first Test against the B&I Lions.

The Hurricanes blew the Crusaders away in the first-half blitz that saw them score 28 points to win 38-17 in their friendly game in Levin on Friday evening.

B&I Lions centre Brian O'Driscoll rated Australia as one of the world's "smartest" teams and warned they could pull out some surprises.

The B&I Lions' big-match experience will prove the difference in the Test series opener against the Wallabies on Saturday.

SANZAR has made known the appointments of match officials to Rounds 18 to 20 of Super Rugby, decisive rounds.

Michaelhouse will be hoping to erase the past memories when they host their oldest foe, Hilton College, in the return fixture on Meadows on Saturday.

An Australian minister has called for the removal of a huge, risque "Rooting for the Wallabies" advertisement which shows a wallaby in a compromising position with a lion.

The B&I Lions will pit their vast experience against a Wallaby team featuring three debutants and a rookie flyhalf in their bid to seize the momentum.

Scotland aim to build on a brave show against hosts South Africa when they meet Italy Saturday for third place in the Inbound Series.

The Bulls are continuing to leak Springboks and senior players at an alarming rate.

Ace flyhalf Dan Carter is back for the All Blacks as the prepare for the third Test against France on Saturday.

The winner of this match wins this inauigural quadrangular tournament and looked at closely there does not seem a foregone conclusion.

Top-end tickets for the 2015 rugby union World Cup final are likely to cost more than £700 (€817, US$1,100).

England, Scotland and Wales are all bidding to host the 2014 European Cup and European Challenge Cup Finals.

The Golden Lions will welcome the step up in competition when they face the Sharks in a Lions Challenge clash at Ellis Park on Friday evening.

A fit-again Kyle Brown will lead the Springbok team into battle in Moscow next week, at the IRB Sevens World Cup.

Finalists Wales and England head the shortlist of nominations for the International Rugby Board Junior Player of the Year 2013 Award.

Samoa have made one predictable change in the team to face South Africa Saturday in the Pretoria final of a four-nation tournament.

Scotland made three enforced changes on Thursday for their third-place play-off against Italy in Pretoria on Saturday.

Nino Messina, a winner of last week's Absa BokTown competition, gives us a fan's view!

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made wholesale changes to his team for Saturday’s third-place play-off against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld.

Springbok flank Heinrich Brüssow is not lost to the Cheetahs and South African rugby.

James O'Connor said he is expecting the B&I Lions to target him in only his second game as Wallaby flyhalf.

Maritzburg College go down the road to Kearsney on Thursday, the day before the schools break up, to play the matches which were washed out on 8 June.

Australian coach Robbie Deans says Israel Folau is a player who can make things happen.

Amidst the polar blast that is hitting New Zealand the Crusaders will head to Levin to face the Hurricanes in a non-competition friendly.

Union High School of Graaff-Reinet had a narrow win over the much fancied Graeme College of Grahamstown, winning 13-10 after the half-time score was 10-10

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has replaced more than half the side that caved in against the All Blacks last week.

It could be the first time two boys from the same school outside the UK form part of a B&I Lions squad at the same time.

All Black wing Rene Ranger confirmed he was quitting his international career and would head to France.

The Western Force scored a major coup the the unveiling of Bulls lock Wilhelm Steenkamp as their latest signing.

Former Rugby League star Israel Folau was among three new caps named in the Wallaby team for the first Test against the B&Irish Lions.

Coach Warren Gatland named his first B&I Lions Test team - the starting XV featuring eight new caps and eight Welshman.

Will Genia says the Wallabies face their greatest ever challenge in the British and Irish Lions in Saturday's opening Test at Suncorp Stadium.

Newly married flank Francois Louw will look to remedy the Springboks' breakdown blues against Samoa at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

The return of ace flyhalf Dan Carter is one of five changes to the All Blacks team to play France in the third and final Test.

Ross Cronje at scrumhalf is one of six changes to the Golden Lions team for their friendly encounter with the Sharks.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says building depth in key positions was the reason behind Flip van der Merwe’s promotion to the starting line-up.

It's such an exciting time for many schoolboys, their parents and their schoolmasters as the National Week start next week.

Fiji kept alive their hopes of winning the Pacific Nations Cup rugby tournament when they beat the United States in a comprehensive 35-10 showing in Japan on Wednesday.

The Hurricanes have been boosted by the return of All Black prop John Schwalger for their mid-season Super Rugby friendly against the Crusaders in Levin on Friday.

Japan Fullback Ayumu Goromaru scored all the points to lead Asian champions Japan to a 16-13 victory over Canada in the Pacific Nations Cup rugby tournament in Nagoya on Wednesday.

The Highlanders will play a Southland XV at the Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday as the team builds towards its last home game of the Super Rugby season - against the Crusaders next Saturday, June 29.

Springbok and former Lions flyhalf Andrew 'Butch' James gets his first start for the Sharks when they take the Golden Lions on in the Lions Challenge on Friday.

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers will be given until Friday to prove his fitness, ahead of the Final of the four-nations match.

Wallabies and Waratahs flank Michael Hooper believes that there will be a large Welsh contingent in the Lions squad for the opening Test in Brisbane.

George North is fit to face the Wallabies in the opening Test on Saturday and help the B&I Lions forget their first non-Test defeat in Australia in 42 years.

The Wales Under-20 side are through to their first JWC final and coach Danny Wilson wants his team to appreciate the feeling because there is a mountain of work to be done.

England Under-20 coach Nick Walshe heaped praise on his side's character when they beat the Baby Blacks 33-12 in Vannes on Tuesday.

Blues coach John Kirwan has named all his All Blacks in the 26-man squad to travel to South Africa on Friday.

The Golden Lions will need to produced a more disciplined and controlled performance if they are to overcome the next hurdle.

South Africa will look to bounce back from the disappointment of being knocked out of the IRB Junior World Championship.

This set of results for matches between schools winds up the term and for several schools it winds up the season.