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The town will be divided in two for the FNB Classic Clash between HTS Sasolburg and Hoërskool Sasolburg - the sixth such Classic Clash, the 34th derby between the two schools.

Alexandria captain Earl Maarman is determined not to let his home crowd down when they host Ukhanyo in a FNB Classic Clash on Friday.

Ukhanyo skipper Azola Ngoduka knows his team will be up against it in Alexandria on Friday, but he is adamant that they will not take a backwards step.

England and B&I Lions centre Manu Tuilagi has signed a new long-term contract with Leicester.

The Lions have been forced to make more changes to their fixture list ahead of their Super Rugby promotion-relegation series next month.

Ben Vorster captain Adriaan Maebane has never lost to Pietersburg, so he is feeling confident ahead of their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

Coach Robbie Deans' choice of James O'Connor over Quade Cooper as Wallaby flyhalf against the B&I Lions goes under scrutiny on Saturday.

Brenton Fossati hopes to add another highlight to his season when Transvalia play Vereeniging Gimnasium in their FNB Classic Clash this weekend.

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Luke Watson's much-anticipated return to Newlands is off,. The Southern Kings captain has been ruled out of his team's encounter with the Stormers.

Pietersburg captain Jaco Retief will need all of his experience when he leads his team out to face Ben Vorster in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

Lawrence Dallaglio has warned the B&I Lions not to expect an easy ride against the Barbarians when they kick off their tour on Saturday.

Transvalia of Vanderbijlpark plays host to Vereeniging Gimnasium in an FNB Classic Clash on Saturday. It is a new experience and yet not really so new.

Saturday sees the second FNB Classic Clash between Ben Vorster of Tzaneen and Pietersburg Hoërskool of Polokwane, without much doubt the two strongest sides in Limpopo.

Samoan coach Stephen Betham has been left scrambling to field a fully fit team against the Lions in their challenge match at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Wallaby ace James O'Connor returns for the Rebels ahead of their much-anticipated all-Australian Super Rugby derby against the Reds.

Exams have struck already so that there are fewer matches than usual, but there are still some big matches as the big Southern Suburbs quartet meet the big Country quartet.

Hooker James Hanson will celebrate his milestone 50th game for the Reds when they host the Melbourne Rebels at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

Blues coach John Kirwan has made five changes to his starting XV for Saturday's clash with the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Brumbies coach Jake White named an unchanged team to face the Hurricanes in a Super Rugby crunch match in Canberra on Friday.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder named a team that shows three changes for the trans-Tasman clash with the Waratahs in Christchurch on Friday.

Ireland lock Paul O'Connell will return to captain the B&I Lions against the Barbarians, after Sam Warburton was ruled out of the tour opener.

Vern Cotter's future as coach of French giants Clermont overshadowed his first press conference as incoming Scotland national boss on Wednesday.

The ERC has announced the respective tiers for teams ahead of the upcoming European Cup and Challenge Cup pool draws.

Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal on Wednesday unveiled Jacques Delmas as forwards coach in place of Olivier Azam.

Sasolburg skipper Jacques Viljoen literally leads from the front in the No.1 jersey.

HTS Sasolburg captain Tiaan Engelbrecht wants to knock off Sasolburg one last time when the rivals collide in a FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

The Barbarians gave Rowan Varty a late call-up to face the British and Irish Lions on Wednesday after initially leaving out their only player from hosts Hong Kong.

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton is in doubt for this week's tour opener against the Barbarians.

Scarlets hooker Emyr Phillips sees the absence of their Lions as a positive and a way to blood young, exciting talent on their tour of Japan.

It is the last full round of Super Rugby before the June break, and things kick off with two trans-Tasman clashes on Friday.

The Lions will only make a call on Friday as to whether CJ van der Linde will be available to sit on the bench for their fixture against Samoa on Saturday.

Elusive Brumbies fullback Jesse Mogg is caught in a catch-22 situation, where he might need to get bigger but it could come at a cost.

Former Gloucester and Northampton Saints flyhalf Ryan Lamb has made the move, along with four others, the Welford Road next season.

The Stormers are expecting to engage in some trench warfare against the Southern Kings at a wet Newlands on Saturday.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has brought back star flyer Raymond Rhule for his team's Super Rugby crunch encounter with the Bulls on Saturday.

Fit-again forwards De Kock Steenkamp and Deon Fourie have been named in the Stormers starting line-up for Saturday's Super Rugby encounter against the Kings at Newlands.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made four changes to his side to play the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Melbourne's most infamous Rebel, Kurtley Beale, will start his comeback when he pulls on the green shirt of his senior club side Randwick.

French giants Clermont's already shattered morale took another blow as coach Vern Cotter took aim both at several players and at the future direction of the club.

Captain Dave Dennis will start at No.8 as the Waratahs bid to record their first win over the Crusaders in Christchurch since 2004 this Friday.

Barbarians coach Dai Young named Italy No.8 Sergio Parisse as captain to lead a strong Barbarians line-up against the B&I Lions in Hong Kong.

There will not be a lack of motivation when the Cheetahs and Bulls go head-to-head in their Super Rugby Round 16 encounter on Saturday.

Affies were made to work hard to beat an impressive Waterkloof side 19-18,scoring the winning points with only a few seconds of playing time left on the clock.

The St Andrew’s College team faced a stern test on Saturday as they took on Grey High School from Port Elizabeth. The match drew a large crowd and the setting was perfect for this big derby.

Marlow het Saterdag, 25 Mei teen Hoërskool Diamantveld kragte gemeet  op Marlow. Marlow klop vir Diamantveld 58-5.

Stormers forwards coach Matthew Proudfoot says they are bracing for a tough, physical battle against the Southern Kings at Newlands on Saturday.

The top holds firm but there is some wobbling down below and so some changes.

Prodigious Stormers second row Eben Etzebeth could become a world-class No.5 lock, if he is granted time to grow into the role.

The Stormers have received a double boost ahead of the weekend’s derby against the Southern Kings at Newlands.

SARU has confirmed that Rohan Janse van Rensburg will replace Jan Serfontein in the SA U20 squad for the Junior World Championship.

Fit-again Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith and hooker Dane Coles return to the starting XV for Friday’s match against the Brumbies in Canberra.

Toulon and French wing Alexis Palisson has withdrawn from the French tour of New Zealand next month with a hand injury.

Eldoraigne captain Martyn Joubert scored a hat-trick in his team's 85-0 demolition of Zwartkop in their FNB Classic Clash.  

Wales have called up the uncapped Josh Navidi as well as Adam Warren for their tour of Japan this June.

Three tries from the Drostdy captain Hanro Liebenberg was the big difference when his side beat Worcester Gimnasium 31-10 in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

Leicester Tigers will welcome France international prop Jerome Schuster and scrumhalf David Melé from French club Perpignan in time for the new season.

The massive match this weekend is a club match - the Final of the Top 14 between Toulon and Castres at a packed Stade de France with Jérôme Garcès to referee it.

Former Sale Sharks lock Kearnan Myall has been added to the England squad that will depart for Uraguay and Argentina on Tuesday.

Flank John Barclay will miss Scotland's tour of South Africa next month due to a shoulder injury, the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) announced on Tuesday.

The British and Irish Lions arrived on Asian soil for the first time in their 125-year history as they prepare to take on the Barbarains in Hong Kong this weekend.

South African rugby fans can look forward to a series of Test match double-headers in June.  

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said that the door is open for players left out of the last training camp before he announces his final squad on Saturday.

Saturday was a beautifully clear and hot day in Johannesburg, and the weather seemed to foreshadow the rugby on display as Marais Viljoen hosted St Benedict's College.

The Cheetahs are sweating over the fitness of star flyer Willie le Roux ahead of their all-SA  encounter with the Bulls.

Reds coach Ewen McKenzie believes that the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour and better luck have resulted in raised standards Down Under this season.

It was a day that will go down as one of the greatest games of school boy rugby ever played when Maritzburg College hosted Glenwood on their 150th Reunion day.

In 'n spannende en harde wedstryd het KHS Saterdag met Lichtenburg klaargespeel tydens 'n FNB Classic Clash in Klerksdorp.  

World Cup-winning former All Blacks coach Graham Henry has apologised over a tirade against the quality of refereeing in Super Rugby.

All Blacks centre Conrad Smith will miss New Zealand's European tour in November and take a long break aimed at extending his career through to the next World Cup.

In a wonderful display of schools rugby before an eager crowd of some 8 000 spectators Grey College beat Paarl Boys' High 35-28 in a Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools match on Saturday.

Hoërskool Kempton Park se 1ste rugbyspan het Saterdag geskiedenis gemaak deur Jeugland vir die eerste keer met meer as 50 punte op hul tuisveld te troef toe die besoekers 54-10 gewen het.

This is the game that was always going to decide the Southern Cape league this year and effectively all the players who have been chosen for the South Western Districts Craven Week side, bar two (Remu Malan (Outeniqua – injured) and Brendon Haas (Langenhoven Gym), were on the field.

Each week, schools send us the results of all their teams. We publ;uish them in the order in which they arrive.

Warren Whiteley will captain the Lions when they face Samoa 's Test team at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Rory Best admits he has gone from a low ebb to one of the best moments of his career after earning a late call-up to the British and Irish Lions squad.

Freddie Burns says he thrives on the responsibility to marshal England in the pivotal No.10 jersey.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer insists he faces a “tough decision” to choose his flyhalf ahead of the international season.

Perpignan signed Italy and Treviso centre Tommaso Benvenuti on a two-year deal on Monday.

British and Irish Lions prop Gethin Jenkins is in doubt for Saturday's tour opener against the Barbarians in Hong Kong due to a calf injury.

Clermont hooker Benjamin Kayser eased fears he will miss France's tour to New Zealand next month by announcing he will be on the plane on Tuesday.

Queen’s College played host to Hudson Park from East London on Saturday in a high scoring encounter, played on a warm blustery autumn afternoon, on the Recreation Grounds in Queenstown. Queen's won 38-30.

Muir had to work hard in their 29-7 victory over Westering.  The visiting Muir led 22-7 at the break.

Wing Sergeal Petersen was on Monday withdrawn from the South Africa Under-20 Junior World Championship squad because of a hamstring injury.

B&I Lions coach Warren Gatland described discarded hooker Dylan Hartley's brain explosion at the weekend as "jumping off the cliff".

In their FNB Classic Clash Ndzondelelo changed history with a 14-13 victory over Spur Itembelihle on Friday afternoon.

Outgoing Clermont Auvergne coach Vern Cotter will take on the role as the new Scotland head coach from June 2014.

The Cheetahs may dominate our weekly selection, but that does not reflect the many tough choices we had to make this week.

The Leinster duo of Rob Kearney and Sean O'Brien missed out on the Pro12 final in order to be fully fit to get on the plane to Australia with the British and Irish Lions.

The British and Irish Lions begin their tour of Australia with a potentially shifty fixture against the Barbarians in Hong Kong on Saturday.

The Bulls remain hopeful that Dean Greyling and Zane Kirchner will be cleared to face the Cheetahs in a Super Rugby crunch match on Saturday.

The Potchefstroom Gimnasium first XV overturned a six point half-time deficit to beat Potchefstroom Volkskool 29-13 in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

In what was a highly entertaining FNB Classic Clash that saw the Rooi Bulle beat Middelburg High 29-16 to maintain their strangle hold on their rivals.

In what was a highly entertaining FNB Classic Clash that saw the Rooi Bulle beat Middelburg High 29-16 to maintain their strangle hold on their rivals.

The Southern Kings have lost the services of two key players - Siyanda Grey and Steven Sykes - ahead of their trip to Cape Town.

Hurricanes prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen has been ruled out for eight weeks following a knee injury during the Hurricanes' loss to the Chiefs last Friday.

England coach Stuart Lancaster praised his exciting youngsters after they showcased their potential in an emphatic 40-12 rout of the Barbarians.

Bulls wing Bjorn Basson was found not guilty of tackling Sharks flyhalf Patrick Lambie dangerously in their match at Kings Park on Saturday.

Troubled Wallaby star Kurtley Beale has checked out of the facility where he spent the last two weeks recovering from his alcohol addiction.

The ARU has managed to retain the services of two another two key forwards - hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau and loose forward Wycliff Palu.

Franco van der Merwe has joined the Springbok training camp in Durban because of injuries to two of the locks in the squad.

Ulster and Ireland hooker Rory Best has been called up to the British and Irish Lions squad for their tour to Australia.

The Stormers’ win over the Reds at Newlands at the weekend came at a perfect time for under-fire coach Allister Coetzee and the Cheetahs.

The patience shown by the Cheetahs in face of the Kings' sterling defence made all the difference in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Clermont scrumhalf Morgan Parra has been ruled out of France's tour to New Zealand next month.

Stuart Lancaster may have unearthed a few young diamonds as his new boys shone during England's 40-12 demolition of the Barbarians on Sunday.

SACS travelled out to Durbanville on Saturday well aware of the challenge against a talented and well coached Stellenberg team and had to dig deep for their 38-23 victory.

Northampton captain Dylan Hartley will miss the B&I Lions' tour to Australia after being hit with an 11-week ban for verbally abusing a match official.

A superb first-half performance set up a good 26-23 win for the SA President’s XV against Namibia in Windhoek.

New Zealander coach Vern Cotter said on Sunday he will quit Clermont at the end of next season.

Pierre extended his lead in the rugby365 prediction challenge after the weekend’s Super Rugby action.

The All Blacks suffered a fresh setback on Sunday with senior lock Sam Whitelock ruled out of next month's Test series against France.

John Moonlight scored the only try of the game as Canada beat the United States 16-9 on the opening day of the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is relieved that his side came away with a hard-fought win against the Reds on Saturday.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke hailed the influence of Morné Steyn following their narrow 18-16 victory over the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Bulls wing Bjorn Basson has been cited for a dangerous tackle during Saturday’s 18-16 win over the Sharks at Kings Park.

There is a lot of buzz about Craven week but there were many enormous games this weekend.

Graham Henry escaped serious punishment for criticising Super Rugby officials after pleading guilty to a misconduct charge on Sunday.

Reds coach Ewen McKenzie believes the Stormers came away with the win on Saturday because they handled the key moments better.

Underdogs Castres completed a miserable week for Clermont by defeating the favourites 25-9 in Nantes to reach the French Top 14 Final against Toulon.

Joe Schmidt bowed out after three years in charge of Leinster before taking over the Ireland reins with a Pro12 triumph thanks to a 24-18 triumph over Ulster in Dublin.  

Morné Steyn kicked six penalties to secure the Bulls a vital away win, 18-16, over the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

England hooker Dylan Hartley could be out of the B&I Lions tour after being sent off in Leicester Tigers' 37-17 victory over Northampton.

The Stormers produced another Herculean defensive effort to beat the Reds 20-15 in a arm-wrestle of epic proportions on Saturday.

The Cheetahs took a giant leap towards the Super Rugby play-offs, with a bonus-point 34-22 win over the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

This Saturday Lichtenburg will be going south to Klerksdorp for their FNB Classic Clash which is sure to be keenly contested.

The FNB Classic Clash in Centurion this Saturday is between Hoërskool Eldoraigne and Hoërskool Zwartkop at Eldoraigne.

Right wing Fetu'u Vainikolo scored two tries to lead Tonga to a 27-17 victory in the opener of the Pacific Nations Cup tournament on Saturday.

Christian Lealiifano kicked the Brumbies to a crucial 20-13 win over the Blues in their Super Rugby clash at Eden Park on Saturday.

The Force denied the Highlanders a second win of the season, when the home team scored a dramatic 19-18 win in Perth on Saturday.

The Brumbies cemented their place at the top of the Australian Conference with a deserved 20-13 win over the Blues on Saturday.

Hurricanes lock Jeremy Thrush has been called into the second All Black wider training group camp in Mt Maunganui on Sunday.

A Kimberley schoolboy has been banned from playing rugby for 80 weeks, that is till 2015.

Jan Serfontein will play off the Bulls' bench against The Sharks on Saturday, after Louis Fouché failed a late fitness test.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has urged his youthful side to "step up to the plate" and prove they have that special X-factor.

Toulon ended Toulouse's reign as French Top 14 champions with a 24-9 semifinal success on Friday to remain on course to complete a double.

Worcester Gym play hosts to HTS Drostdy as part of a raft of interschool activities, culminating with the 1st XV match on Saturday - all part of an FNB Classic Clash.

Stormers captain Jean de Villiers has explained that getting his side back to winning ways is the most important thing for him at the moment.

One SMS can help a Western Province legend!

Take a World Cup and increase the pressure and intensity even more and that is what you get from a British and Irish Lions Tour according to Wallabies coach Robbie Deans.

It is a big day in Zwide Township on the fringes of Port Elizabeth when Itembelihle Comprehensive School play Ndzondelelo in an FNB Classic Clash. And that is happening this Friday.

Defence again holds the key for the Kings, when they take on the Cheetahs in their all-South African derby match in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Rival Kiwi coaches Robbie Deans and Warren Gatland are facing contrasting pressures ahead of the British and Irish Lions' visit to Australia.

The Worcester Gimnasium captain will still be coming off the high of being selected for the Boland Craven Week side when his team takes on Drostdy in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

After playing in both draws against Maritzburg College last year, Glenwood captain Wandile Mazibuko is determined to get his team over the line this weekend.

Reds captain James Horwill admitted that his side have spent a fair amount of time this week preparing to counter the Stormers' driving maul.

The Rebels achieved another first - a win over the Waratahs. The men from Melbourne edged their Sydney rivals 24-22 on Friday.

Bath hooker Rob Webber will captain England for the first time in their non-cap international against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday.

Brumbies tackle-busting loose forward Fotu Auelua has been named in the preliminary Combined Country team to face the British and Irish Lions in Newcastle on June 11.

The Western Force has named an unchanged line-up to face the Highlanders at NIB Stadium on Saturday.

The Chiefs cemented their place at the top of the Super Rugby standings with a 28-19 win over the Crusaders in Hamilton on Friday.

Defending Pacific Nations Cup champions Samoa have opted out of the tournament in favour of playing in a tougher tournament in South Africa.

Influential Springbok Sevens captain Frankie Horne will miss the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow next month because of a shoulder injury.

Veteran All Black lock Ali Williams called time on his international career Friday, after playing 77 Tests over the past 11 years.

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph hit the panic button, making seven changes to the team to play the Western Force in Perth on Saturday.

Powerhouse Radike Samo is set ignite the Reds' back row when he makes his first starting appearance of 2013 against the Stormers.

Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints will be hoping to put on a spectacle in the Premiership Final at Twickenham on Saturday.

There is an FNB Classic Clash in Mpumalanga's cold Middelburg with the coal-laden air when excitement in the town heightens as HTS Middelburg's Rooi Bulle take on the men in green. That it is a classic Clash will add lustre to the occasion.

It's the land of Sarie Marais, the great mealiefields of the Western Transvaal on the banks of the Mooi River, the Transvaal's oldest town.

This year the Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools match between Grey College and Paarl Boys' High will be played in Bloemfontein as Boishaai moives its army up from the Cape on a great trek to Bloemfontein.

A Youth Olympic gold medalist and HTS Middelberg's captain Willandre Kotze will want to use all his experience to guide his side against Hoërskool Middelberg in their FNB Classic Clash.

A Youth Olympic gold medalist and HTS Middelberg's captain Willandre Kotze will want to use all his experience to guide his side against Hoërskool Middelberg in their FNB Classic Clash.

A Youth Olympic gold medalist and HTS Middelberg's captain Willandre Kotze will want to use all his experience to guide his side against Hoërskool Middelberg in their FNB Classic Clash.

The Bulls are not buying into the public perception that the Sharks are floundering like the proverbial fish out of water.

Hoërskool Middelberg captain Willem Steenkamp is hoping to continue his good form when his team face HTS Middelberg in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

It has become the major KwaZulu Natal schools rugby encounter - Maritzburg College and Glenwood - this year at Goldstones. And this year it's an FNB Classic Clash.

After 22 rounds and two play-off games, the 2012/13 Pro12 season wraps up on Saturday with the Final at the RDS.

Confidence and desperation will collide when the Bulls travel to Durban to face the Sharks in the final Super Rugby clash of Round 15 on Saturday.

It has become the major KwaZulu Natal schools rugby encounter - Maritzburg College and Glenwood - this year at Goldstones.

It has become the major KwaZulu Natal schools rugby encounter - Maritzburg College and Glenwood - this year at Goldstones.

The Bulls confirmed on Thursday that prop Frik Kirsten, and not Werner Kruger, would start against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Mike Tindall will captain the Barbarians against England at Twickenham on Sunday.

Will Genia is backing his halfback partner Quade Cooper to prove that he can handle the defensive pressures of playing flyhalf at the highest level.

European champions Toulon and beaten finalists Clermont face little rest after their hard-fought title battle.

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Another derby is upon us and Drostdy captain Hanro Liebenberg is hoping his side can make his school and the greater community proud.

Although Klerksdorp are sure to provide a big challenge, Lichtenburg captain Reynard Rall is feeling quietly confident ahead of their FNB Classic Clash.

Potchefstroom is going to be a buzz when Dalton Viljoen's Volkies take on Gimmies in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday and it will a day to savour.

Jamie Joseph has decided to step down from the role as Maori All Blacks coach, a position he has held for three years.

Potchefstroom is going to be a buzz when Dalton Viljoen's Volkies take on Gimmies in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday and it will a day to savour.

Potchefstroom is going to be a buzz when Dalton Viljoen's Volkies take on Gimmies in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday and it will a day to savour.

Potchefstroom is going to be a buzz when Dalton Viljoen's Volkies take on Gimmies in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday and it will a day to savour.

Eldoraigne captain Martyn Joubert’s versatility has stood him and his school’s first XV in good stead over the past two seasons.

Klerksdorp captain Jason Crafford has never lost against Lichtenburg, and he does not intend to start this weekend.  

When the Potch Gimmies take on the Volkies this weekend in their FNB Classic Clash, Gimmies captain Garann Kriek knows it is just another game.

Maritzburg College skipper Seko Buthelezi knows that his team will have to play hard until the final whistle if they want to beat Glenwood this weekend.

The Sharks have their Beast back, but the Bismarck remains stranded as injuries continue disrupt the Durban-based team.

The one is a former Grand Master of the All Blacks. The other is THE Grand Master of the Jedi Council.

The one is a former Grand Master of the All Blacks. The other is THE Grand Master of the Jedi Council.

The Blues have put Graham henry in the proverbial 'sin bin'.

Jan de Koning looks at one of the most exciting prospects in the country and a new addition to the Springbok training squad.

Itembelihle captain Khanyiso Pini is hoping to inspire his team to their eighth consecutive victory over Ndzondelelo in their FNB Classic Clash this weekend.  

The Brumbies made one change to their starting line-up for their Super Rugby crunch match against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday.

Impressive young flank Steven Luatua has been ruled out of Saturday's must-win match against the Brumbies at Eden Park.

World Cup-winning former All Black coach Graham Henry is set to face the full might of SANZAR's disciplinary process after his media rant.

The Crusaders have been forced into a late change, ahead of their Super Rugby crunch encounter with the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.

The big one in the Western Province may well be Paarl Gim against Rondebosch at home as Gimmies go driving on.

Former Zebre head coach Christian Gajan has been handed a suspended six-month suspension from all rugby.

Courtney Lawes is adamant Northampton Saints are peaking at just the right time ahead of Saturday's Premiership Final.

Tom Youngs insists none of Leicester Tigers' B&I Lions contingent are thinking about anything other then yet another Premiership triumph.

Dan Carter says New Zealand are developing a more attacking gameplan in the hope of confounding opponents' analysis.

Zwartkop captain Renier Labuschagne possesses physical gifts that make him equally adept in the pack and the backline.

Hoërskool Rustenburg captain Tiaan Bezuidenhout is determined to reach his great potential and carve out a professional rugby career for himself.

Bath and England centre Dan Hipkiss has announced his retirement with immediate effect as a result of a shoulder injury.

Wayne Barnes, a 34-year-old lawyer from the West Country, has been appointed to referee his fifth Final of England's Premiership, his third in succession when Leicester Tigers play Northampton Saints at Twickenham on Saturday.

Sharks playmaker Pat Lambie isn’t getting caught up in all the focus on Saturday's flyhalf battle between him and Bulls counterpart Morné Steyn.

Southern Kings flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis described being been called up to the Springbok training squad as being surreal.

The Stormers returned from Australasia under the weather, but coach Allister Coetzee knows that they have to fight for whatever they can get.

Wallaby wing Digby Ioane could miss the opening Test against the British and Irish Lions after undergoing a knee operation on Wednesday.

The Rebels will part ways with international players Gareth Delve and Ged Robinson.

Frans Ludeke signed a new three-year deal to stay on as coach of the Bulls, but the Pretoria franchise released Springbok Jacques Potgieter.

The Stormers have snapped up another Lions player as Marius Coetzer finds himself sitting on the bench for the Stormers for their game against the Reds this weekend.

Springbok tourist Raymond Rhule has been axed from the Cheetahs team to play the Southern Kings in a Super Rugby match in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

The Kings may already have four Springboks, but Demetri Catrakilis is the gem that justifies their existence as a Super Rugby franchise.

On Saturday 18 May St Benedict’s College hosted Pretoria Boys High School in a full fixture. Springs Boys High School were invited along to help fill up the fixture which saw 27 well matched and highly competitive games taking place.

It is time to put up or shut up with the play-offs getting closer and some crucial matches lined up in Round 15.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has named a much-changed line-up for Saturday's Super Rugby encounter against the Reds at Newlands.

Bulls scrumhalf Jano Vermaak will make a 100th Super Rugby appearance if he takes to the field in his side's match against the Sharks in Durban.

The teams that played in the final trial to choose the KwaZulu Natal team to go to Craven Week included the Du Preez brothers, Daniel and Jean-Luc who were at Craven Week last year.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made four changes to the starting XV to play the Rebels in Melbourne this Friday.

Free State, perennially one of the strongest sides at Craven Week, hold their first trials on Monday, 27 May 2013 at Hoerskool Sentraal. Of course, there is a big Grey Colege presence.

Demetri Catrakilis has been rewarded for his outstanding form by getting a call-up to the Springbok training squad that will meet in Durban on Sunday.

The Rebels have resisted the temptation to rush back injured Wallaby James O'Connor for the all-Aussie Super Rugby derby against the Waratahs.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has made a number of changes to his team to face the Chiefs in a Super Rugby crunch match on Saturday.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has made two changes to his starting XV and three changes to the bench for the crunch encounter with the Crusaders.

On Wednesday, 22 May 2013, three Boland teams will play three Western Province teams in the final trial for July's Craven Week.

There is some shuffling about this week in the FNB Top 20, though not at the top.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee says they will not deviate from their much-maligned gameplan as they prepare to confront the Reds on Saturday.

Andries Bekker's career at the Stormers may well have come to a premature end as he joined the Cape franchise's ever-increasing injury list.

Sharks coach John Plumtree has to deal with a midfield crisis as he prepares his team for the arrival of the Bulls on Saturday.

Sharks prop Jannie du Plessis insists there is still a strong belief that the Durban strugglers can make the Super Rugby play-offs.  

The Southern Kings team has remained relatively unchanged for the Round XV Super Rugby encounter with the Cheetahs.

The Cheetahs may be well-placed to challenge for a spot in the Super Rugby play-offs, but they are not getting ahead of themselves.

Hoërskool Florida went into their FNB Classic Clash against Marais Viljoen as clear favourites and managed to win the match 34-15 win on Saturday

26-year-old Cardiff Blues lock Bradley Davies will lead Wales in their forthcoming two-test tour of Japan.

Parktown scored eight unanswered points in the second half to hand St John's a 21-13 defeat in their FNB Classic Clash in Johannesburg on Saturday.

He may be moving on to Racing Metro, but Northampton Saints tighthead prop Brian Mujati has his focus firmly on the Premiership Final this weekend.

There is a huge Final at Twickenham when Leicester Tigers play Northampton Saints and the all-Ireland Final of the Pro 12, the competition for the Celtic nations.

Graham Henry may be in trouble with SANZAR after he had a full go at the match officials after the Blues' loss against the Crusaders on Saturday.

Blues assistant coach Graham Henry had a full go at the match officials after the Blues' 23-3 loss at the hands of the Crusaders on Saturday.

Blues assistant coach Graham Henry had a full go at the match officials after the Blues' 23-3 loss at the hands of the Crusaders on Saturday.

New Fiji Rugby Union chairman Filimone Waqabaca said he is determined to clean up the organisation's finances after it posted a FJ$600,000 (US$325,000) loss last year.  

Wallabies George Smith and Pat McCabe kept their hopes of facing the British and Irish Lions alive after scans revealed their injuries were not as bad as initially feared.

Op 'n koue Saterdag was Hoërskool Secuinda net te goed vir Hoërskool Oosterland van Secunda. In die eerstespanwedstryd he Sewcunda 32-8 gewen.

The Cheetahs can do themselves a huge favour and watch a few re-runs of the Southern Kings' win over the Highlanders.

Ricky Reeves will join London Wasps next season from Bedford Blues.

Samoan international James So'oialo will join Connacht from Wellington Norths on a two-year deal.

Sharks coach John Plumtree says breaking their five-match losing streak in their final game on tour has done wonders for the team’s morale.

England will add Northampton Saints backs Luther Burrell and Stephen Myler to their tour squad following this weekend's Premiership Final.

B&I Lions head coach Warren Gatland insists he won't ask Jonny Wilkinson to join the forthcoming tour to Australia unless his squad is hit by injuries.

Saturday's Premiership Final will be watched by a crowd of more than 82,000 after tickets sold out faster than any previous Premiership Final.

There was just a point between hosts Boland Landbou and visitors Paul Roos at the Farm on Saturday, the hosts winning 19-18.

Leinster expect to be in a position to make a call on Brian O’Driscoll for Saturday’s Pro12 Final against Ulster.

Klofies beat Garsies 36-34 in a very tight match on Saturday that could have gone anyway after Waterkloof had experienced three losses in a row recently.

Again we publish all of the results of matches between schools that we have received in the order in which we have received them.

It may not have been the most aesthetically pleasing performance, but the Cheetahs' win over the Reds earned them top spot in our weekly selection.

Kings flank Jacques Engelbrecht has been cleared for the game against the Cheetahs on Saturday, while Andries Strauss' shoulder injury has shown remarkable improvement.

Although Jacques Potgieter and Dean Greyling will return for the Bulls against the Sharks this weekend, there is still doubt over Zane Kirchner's availability.  

St Andrew’s had a tough assignment on Saturday taking on Muir College without eight players who were at Craven Week trials, but they managed a hard-fought 55-26 win.

Want to watch the DHL Stormers tackle the Reds this Saturday?

St Stithians hosted Kearsney College on Saturday in ideal conditions but the match was far from ideal for the hosts as Kearsney romped home to a 62-0 win.

Glenwood travelled across to DHS on Saturday and won all 12 matches against their traditional Durban rivals.  

Reds coach Ewen McKenzie backed ditched Wallaby Quade Cooper over defensive concerns for next month's Test series against the B&I Lions.

James O'Connor will relish the flyhalf role after being preferred to Quade Cooper as the Wallaby playmaker against the B&I Lions.

The Reds were dealt a cruel blow when Wallaby wing Digby Ioane was sent back home from the Queensland team's tour of SA with a knee injury.

rugby365's law guru Paul Dobson looks at an incident in the Bulls versus the Highlanders game which provoked debate.

In a thrilling FNB Classic Clash Hoërskool Schoonspruit of Malmesbury beat Hoërskool Piketberg from just down the road 24-23, thanks to a try in the last action of the match.

A powerful second-half display in which hosts Rondebosch Boys' High scored five tries saw them secure what, in the end, was a comfortable win over SACS.

Jonny Wilkinson added one more accolade to his decorated career when he was named ERC European Player of the Year.

Rory Best has been named as Ireland captain for their tour to the United States and Canada after failing to make the British and Irish Lions squad.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder pointed to the impact of senior players Dan Carter and Kieran Read as crucial in their victory over the Blues.

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

Bulls captain Pierre Spies wants his team to capitalise on the momentum from their bonus-point win over the Highlanders.

Reds captain James Horwill admitted that his team made things difficult for themselves against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Cheetahs skipper Adriaan Strauss lauded his side for a solid defensive effort in their victory over the Reds in Bloemfontein.  

There were Classic Clashes this week in Malmesbury, Pretoria, Alberton, Bellville and Johannesburg.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika paid tribute to the impact of Berrick Barnes in his team's victory over the Brumbies.

Toulon hero Jonny Wilkinson says winning the European Cup was an even greater feeling than lifting the World Cup.

Coach Robbie Deans has challenged playmaker Quade Cooper to assert himself in his tour game against the British and Irish Lions.

Coach Robbie Deans said troubled star back Kurtley Beale still has a chance of playing against the British and Irish Lions.

Quade Cooper was left out of a 25-man Wallaby squad for the British and Irish Lions series, but code-hopper Israel Folau was chosen.

Jonny Wilkinson showed trademark nerves of steel to kick Toulon to glory over Clermont in a tense European Cup Final.

In the midst of their 150th birthday celebrations Maritzburg College had yet another reason to celebrate as they beat King Edward VII School of Johannesburg 30-8.

The Cheetahs bounced back from last week's disappointment, as they beat the Reds 27-13 in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

South Africa had reason to celebrate, as their foreign legion helped Toulon beat Clermont 16-15 to win the European Cup on Saturday.

The Bulls overcame some blatant thuggery to score a deserved 35-18 win over the Highlanders in a spiteful match in Pretoria on Saturday.

It was a horror day for Wallaby coach Robbie Deans, as he watched the Waratahs and Brumbies smash each other to a pulp on Saturday.

Ireland's record points scorer Ronan O'Gara announced his retirement on Saturday to take up a coaching role at French Top 14 side Racing Metro.

Now for the elusive double - that was the defiant message from Joe Schmidt after they had lifted the third European title of his reign.

There was another dose of European disappointment for Sergio Parisse and his team.

The Waratahs, coming back from trailing by 10 points, edged the Brumbies in a bruising all-Australian Super Rugby derby on Saturday.

The Crusaders send an ominous warning to the other Super Rugby teams when they produced a 23-3 hammering of the Blueson Saturday.

South Africa's Sharks overcame a slow start to beat the Western Force 23-13 in their Super Rugby clash in Perth on Friday to end a five-match losing streak.

The Rebels managed to finally turn one of their numerous close losses into a win, and it was composure that helped them edge the Stormers.

Leinster shrugged off the absence of star centre Brian O'Driscoll to beat Stade Francais 34-13 to clinch the European Challenge Cup.

The Golden Lions erased some of the bitter memories of their axing from Super Rugby by claiming a record fifth Vodacom Cup title.

Australia's Gold Coast will again play host to the opening round of the 15th edition of the IRB Sevens World Series.

Pumas mentor Jimmy Stonehouse will coach the SA President's XV at the IRB's Tblisi Cup in the Georgian capital next month.

When the Rebels played the Stormers in Melbourne on Friday, there were two incidents that provoked discussion.

The Stormers let down their supporters, and themselves, on Friday - plus they have more injuries to contend with.

All Black great Dan Carter backed calls to overhaul the global playing calendar, saying the off-season is too short and risks player burnout.

It's down to the wire now for the five contenders shortlisted for the ERC European Player of the Year 2013.

Parktown will be looking to cause an upset when they host St Johns in their FNB Classic Clash in Johannesburg on Saturday.  

The Sharks ended their Australasian tour by recording their first win of the month-long venture - beating a willing Western Force team 23-13 on Friday.

St Johns captain Devon Stone knows that his team is in for a 'tough game' against Parktown on Saturday.  

The Rebels send the Stormers packing with no points at all, after beating them 30-21 in their Super Rugby showdown in Melbourne on Friday.

The licence to operate the Blues Super Rugby franchise has been partially sold-off to a private investment firm.

Parktown captain and flyhalf Nikiwe Sekhibidu only started playing rugby two years ago but he is no stranger to the role of playmaker.

The Chiefs cemented their place at the top of the New Zealand conference with a hard-earned 17-12 win over the Hurricanes in Wellington on Friday.

John Smit ended his playing career as a flyhalf.

Hoërskool Florida have had a strong season so far and captain Arne Bognich hopes they can continue this in their FNB Classic Clash with Marais Vlijoen on Saturday.

Queensland Reds captain James Horwill and fullback Luke Morahan return to the starting line-up for Saturday's crucial Super Rugby contest.

Menlopark ran in five tries on their way to a comfortable 40-17 victory over St Albans in Pretoria on Wednesday night.  

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph made three changes to the team to play the Bulls in a Super Rugby Round 14 match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Marais Viljoen face one of their biggest challenges of the season this weekend and captain Henco Saaiman knows this FNB Classic Clash is vital.

Saturday is going to be a massive in Malmesbury and Schoonspruit captain Cheslyn Korasie knows that he needs to set the tone for his team.

Referees have been instructed to take a 'responsible approach' to illegal tactics at the maul.

English flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson will seek to add a continental crown to his honours when his Toulon take on French rivals Clermont in the European Cup final on Saturday.

On Saturday it is up to the captain's to lead from the front and Piketberg's Barno van der Westhuizen is completely aware of this.

The Highlanders may be stuck at the foot of the table, with just one win from 10 starts, but they still pose a major threat to even the best teams.

It's show time!  Waterkloof and Garsfontein kick’s off on Saturday at Garsfontein, and fierce rugby is a guarantee!

It is derby day in Australasia. Yes, the first two matches on Saturday provide us with two of the biggest derbies in Super Rugby.

On Saturday there is the age-old cross-Durban Derby - DHS vs Glenwood, this time at DHS.

The Stormers will have to rely on set-piece dominance if they are to end their Australasian Super Rugby tour on a winning note.

We are into Week 14 of the Super Rugby season and there are some interesting domestic derbies, along with decisive cross-continental fixtures.

Wales international scrumhalf Tavis Knoyle is to join Gloucester from Scarlets on a two-year deal.

Bellvile South will be chasing a hat-trick of victories over local rivals Kasselsvlei when the two teams meet in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

Former England wing Tom Voyce has decided to hang up his boots at the age of 32.

Nathan Hines believes that Saturday's European Cup Final against Toulon in Dublin has all the makings of a massive physical confrontation.

Brian O'Driscoll ended speculation about his future by signing a new one-year deal to play on for Ireland and Leinster.

Marais Viljoen take on rival Hoërskool Florida in an FNB Classic Clash on Saturday hoping that they can erase the memories of last years result.

Kasselsvlei skipper Maurizio Filies is expecting a "tough, hard encounter" when his team faces Bellville South this weekend.  

Bellville South captain Jason Cloete will need all of his experience when he leads his team out to face Kasselsvlei on Saturday.  

Code-swapping revelation Israel Folau will try to grab a final chance to impress national selectors Saturday.

Given home ground advantage of Goldstones and current form, Maritzburg College must surely be the favorite to take the honours against KES come Saturday.

The South Western Districts Craven Week squad is dominated by Outeniqua, with 12 players from the school included in the squad.  

Scrumhalf Alby Mathewson will return to the Western Force's starting line-up to face the Sharks in Perth on Friday.

Rondebosch Boys' High, coming off a 50-point demolition of Tygerberg, host a SACS side coming off a morale boosting win over fierce rivals Bishops.

The Australian Rugby Union, still reeling from the Kurtley Beale saga, have been thrown into turmoil once again.

The Brumbies made two changes to their starting line-up for the crucial all-Australian derby with the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.

Paddy Ryan will make his fourth start this season in the Waratahs' all-Australian derby with the Brumbies this Saturday.

A number of experienced campaigners return to the Blues starting XV for Saturday's heavyweight clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch.

The Stormers and the Sharks both end their overseas tours with tricky fixtures in Australia on Friday.

The Stormers and the Sharks both end their overseas tours with tricky fixtures in Australia on Friday.

The Stormers may have lost some serious muscle, which means they will be banking on brains more than brawn this week.

The Cheetahs are determined to bounce back with a vengeance when they face a very dangerous Reds side on Saturday.

Will the Pumas be crowned as the eighth Vodacom Cup champions, or will the Golden Lions set themselves apart as the most successful team.

Incoming Connacht Head Coach Pat Lam has snapped up promising Junior All Black Jake Heenan for the upcoming season.

Brock James' career could have slipped off the edge of a cliff when the then Force coach John Mitchell told him he would be the fifth choice flyhalf.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder wasted no time in drafting back regular captain Kieran Read for the big north-south NZ derby on Saturday.

Tigers will be the 'home' team in the Premiership Final at Twickenham.

Force scrumhalf Chris Eaton will sit out the rest of the Super Rugby season, following the death of his wife in a car accident in his native New Zealand.

Scotland and London Irish centre Joe Ansbro announced his retirement, after losing his battle to recover from a broken neck.

There should be very little to separate Schoonspruit Secondary School and Piketburg Hoërskool when they meet in Malmesbury for their FNB Classic Clash this weekend.

The Cheetahs made two changes to their team for the Super Rugby Round 14 encounter with the Reds on Saturday.

It will be a special day for Bulls stalwarts Pierre Spies and Morné Steyn at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, when their team takes on the Highlanders.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee made seven changes to the team for their final Super Rugby match Down Under - against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

The Stormers were given a slap on the wrist after being found guilty of misconduct and bringing the game into disrepute.

The Rebels have turned to Rugby League convert Bryce Hegarty to solve their flyhalf problem in the wake of injuries to James O'Connor and Angus Roberts, as well as the absence of suspended Kurtley Beale.

This Saturday Rondebosch play SACS at Rondebosch. The results for matches between these two Cape Peninsula rivals in adjacent suburbs have been collated for the first time.

The Chiefs suffered a cruel blow with the news that star All Black Sam Cane has been ruled out of their Super Rugby encounter with the Hurricanes.

Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett decided to stick with the victorious line-up for Friday's Round 14 Super Rugby encounter with the Chiefs.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre called up eight uncapped players for his 35-man squad to tour New Zealand tour next month.  

There were two cracking schoolboy matches in the past week -Grey Bloem against Affies and Paul Roos against Paarl Gim.

Menlopark will host St Albans in another FNB Classic Clash on Wednesday evening in Pretoria which will mark the 50th anniversary of each school.

Sharks captain Keegan Daniel said that he was shocked to hear about allegations of a rift between the Afrikaans and English players in the Sharks squad.

Although he played for SA Schools last year, St Albans captain Abongile Nonkontwana's biggest goal this year is to play at Craven Week.

Ireland and Leinster flyhalf Jonathon Sexton said he would have loved to be able to tour with his childhood hero Jonny Wilkinson during the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour.

Clermont Auvergne must be "squeaky clean" if they are to avoid the damage the boot of Toulon's ace marksman Jonny Wilkinson can do in the European Cup Final on Saturday.

Munster have announced that current squad captain Doug Howlett will retire from professional rugby at the end of this season.

This past weekend saw a beautiful autumn day in Johannesburg and perfect conditions as St Benedict’s College snuck past Parktown Boys High 28-26.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee hit back at critics of his team's supposed inability to score tries.

Marlow se eerstespan het teen Middellande Sekondêr van Middelburg gespeel en maklik 60-5 gewen.    

Blues utility back George Moala made his first court appearance on Tuesday after he was charged with assault in December last year.

Despite being reduced to 14 men, Noord Kaap managed to come from behind and beat Waterkloof 34-30 in Kimberley.  

The Sharks play the Western Force in their last game of their overseas tour and hopefully the return of Willem Alberts to the starting XV will be the tonic that they need.

Melbourne Rebels coach Damien Hill praised Wallaby Kurtley Beale Tuesday for his "courageous" decision to seek help for alcohol issues.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has denied speculation linking him to the vacant Scotland job, saying his ultimate goal is to coach the All Blacks.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen named 10 uncapped players in a 38-man training group ahead of New Zealand's three-Test series against France.

Schools rugby is about more than just the 1st XV even though the 1st XV counts most. Several schools send us their results, which we publish as they come.

The huge match this week is an all-French affair - the Final of the Heineken Cup. to be played in Dublin, as is true of the Amlin Challenge Final the day before.

The Kings are taking heart from the fact that Super Rugby's most successful team, the Crusaders, finished stone last in their debut season.

The Crusaders received a timely boost with the news that All Black stalwart Kieran Read is ready to resume normal duties.

Wales have been forced to call in some reinforcements, after injury struck their training squad for the tour to Japan.

John Smit will captain Saracens, in what will be his farewell appearance, against the SA Barbarians on Thursday.

B&I Lions coach Warren Gatland said players who are not involved in European finals could have an advantage for the first Test against Australia.

There was better news on the injury front for the Stormers, with hooker Deon Fourie being given until Wednesday to prove his fitness.

The Stormers' judicial hearing, which has been postponed twice, has been rescheduled for this week.

We have plenty of red and blue in the backline, with a number of Kings among the forwards of our famous weekly selection.

Glenwood hosted Hilton on Saturday and were forced to come from behind on a very wet and miserable day to record a 21-9 victory.  

His team may have flopped in the final round, but South African captain Frankie Horne still did enough to earn a spot in the IRB Sevens Dream Team.

On Saturday Jim Fouché took on old rival Sentraal in a titanic battle that ended in favour of the homeside 28-27.

Bulls fullback Zane Kirchner has been ruled out of this weekend's Super Rugby clash against the Highlanders at Loftus Versfeld.

Driehoek scored 20 unanswered points in the second half to come from behind and beat Dr Malan 28-10 in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

It's been a long road to the Menlopark first XV for captain Bingle Cloete but he is there and is making the most of his opportunities.

Potchefstroom Boys High School defeated HTS Potchefstroom 17-5 in a hard-fought FNB Classic Clash in front of their home crowd.  

The head of New Zealand's Rugby Players Association said players could take strike action "as a last resort" to press claims for an integrated season.

For the second time this year Wallabies playmaker, Kurtley Beale has quit rugby, only this time he has checked himself into a facility to deal with his demons.

Brandwag scored nine tries to two in a convincing 51-14 victory over Kingswood College in their schools rugby match on Saturday, 11 May.

The South African College High School (SACS) produced a superb defensive performance to overcome Diocesan College (Bishops) 22-5 on the Piley Rees Field.

The Waratahs on Monday confirmed the signing of inside back Jono Lance and back row forward Tala Gray for the 2014 Super Rugby season.

Saints Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder admitted his side had never lost self-belief as they finally ended their Premiership play-off hoodoo.

Paul Treu's Springboks may have been blitzed out of the Cup competition, but he found positives in his team's performances throughout the season.

For the second year in succession, Affies beat Grey College, this time 37-31 in Bloemfontein in an FNB Classic Clash. They richly deserved the win,

The injury-ravaged Chiefs were dealt a blow when the NZRU blocked their attempt to draft in midfield cover from overseas.

A fast start and a gutsy finish ensured Saints upset table toppers Saracens 27-13 in their play-off clash and secured a spot in the Premiership Final.

Paarl Gim went across to the Markötter Grounds in Stellenbosch and beat Paul Roos Gymnasium 24-15.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre called on his side to "transcend themselves" when they tour New Zealand next month.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre rejected an inference by a former France star that he was encouraging doping.

Injuries are continuing to cripple the Stormers as they head into the final week of their month-long Australasian tour.

rugby365 brings you all the weekend's schools results - including a number of Classic Clashes.

The 2012/13 champions New Zealand ended the season on a high, beating Australia 47-12 in the Final at the London leg of the IRB Sevens World Series.

Southern Kings captain Luke Watson paid tribute their supporters as the Eastern Cape franchise registered their third Super Rugby win.

Rory Best admitted the closing stages of Ulster's Pro12 semifinal win over the Scarlets left a bitter taste in the mouth.

Scarlets coach Simon Easterby admitted a lack of discipline had cost his side dear as they fell at the penultimate hurdle in the Pro12 away at Ulster.

Leicester Tigers Director of Rugby Richard Cockerill lavished praise on his team after they booked a ninth straight Premiership Final.

Wallaby James O'Connor is expected to miss up to two weeks of Super Rugby after injuring his chest playing for the Rebels this weekend.

Stuart Hogg's late missed conversion proved costly for Glasgow Warriors as they were denied a first PRO12 final by Leinster who won 17-15.

The SA Under-20 team scored 14 tries in their runaway 92-27 victory over the senior Namibia side in Stellenbosch.

Series champions New Zealand were the only side to win all three of their matches on Day One of the 2013 London Sevens.

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

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee believes a triple blow to his forward pack late in the game was decisive in the defeat to the Waratahs.

Leicester Tigers booked a place in their ninth consecutive Premiership Final with a 33-16 victory over Harlequins on Saturday.

The Kings put some daylight between them and their opposition at the bottom of the log when they beat the Highlanders 34-27.

The Golden Lions turned in a dominant second-half performance to beat Western province 44-25 in their Vodacom Cup semifinal at Ellis Park.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika believes his team's impressive physicality was the key to their tense 21-15 victory over the Stormers.

A late try from Waratahs fullback Israel Folau helped secure a 21-15 victory over the Stormers in a tense clash in Sydney on Saturday.

Cheetahs captain Adriaan Strauss admitted that his team tried to play too much rugby in their own half against the Hurricanes on Friday.

Reds captain James Horwill will return from injury to lead the Brisbane team on their upcoming two-game tour of South Africa.

The Rebels staged a brave second-half fight back, but it was not enough to get past the Blues who won 36-32 in Auckland on Saturday.

Sharks coach John Plumtree admitted that his team's play-off hopes are 'dead' after their demoralising loss to the Reds in Brisbane.

Two-time defending champions Toulouse powered past Racing Metro 33-19 on Friday to set-up a French Top 14 semi-final duel against Toulon.

Ulster romped into their first-ever Pro12 Final thanks to a display full of power and poise at Ravenhill, putting the Scarlets to the sword with a 28-17 victory.

Reds prop Greg Holmes celebrated his milestone 100th game for Queensland in style - a thrilling 32-17 victory over the Sharks.

The Pumas advanced to their first Vodacom Cup Final by beating the EP Kings 39-13 at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday.

South Africa are planning a bid to host the 2023 World Cup, SA Rugby Union Chief Executive Jurie Roux said.

The Hurricanes again beat the Cheetahs in a high-scoring and entertaining affair - winning 39-34 in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Italy coach Jacques Brunel included four uncapped players in his 32-man squad for the upcoming tour to South Africa.

Queen's College of Queenstown leave their cold mountains and head down to Grey High School near the Indian Ocean in Port Elizabeth. They are two of the great, traditional boys' schools in the Eastern Cape. Grey was founded in 1856, Queen's in 1858.

New Zealand rugby was dealt another black eye with the news this week that two Southland players appeared in court for off-field indiscretions.

The defending champion Chiefs were happy to have won, despite the narrow margin in a sloppy performance in Pukekohe on Friday.

The Reds scored a deserved 32-17 win over the Sharks in Brisbane on Friday to stay in touch the Super Rugby leaders.

The Chiefs were pushed all the way, but managed to hold on for a tense 22-21 victory over the Force in Pukekohe on Friday.  

All Black centre Tamati Ellison has joined the growing exodus of New Zealand players.

This is Saracens fourth successive Premiership semifinal and their fifth overall, however they have lost their last three semifinal encounters in all competitions.

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has made two changes to the team to face the Southern Kings in the first match of their South African trip.

If the weather predictions are accurate the conditions will be perfect for the free-running games favoured by the Cheetahs and Hurricanes.

Werner Barnard is the latest reader to win our Maybru competition with this response to Quintin van Jaarsveld's column.

New Zealand have already claimed the 2012/13 IRB Sevens World Series, so the real battle at Twickenham this weekend is for core team qualifying.

It will be gut-check time for the Stormers when they take on the Waratahs in Sydney in the pick of Saturday’s Super Rugby matches.

Springbok back row star Ashley Johnson handed Wasps a major boost on Thursday when he signed a contract extension to commit his future to the club.

Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs was named the Premiership Player of the Season at the awards ceremony on Thursday.

Potchefstroom Boys High captain Kano Mathibe knows the pressure will be on against HTS Potchefstroom this weekend.

HTS Potchefstroom will be out to win bragging rights back when they travel to Potchefstroom Boys High on Saturday.

After 132 games over 22 rounds just four of the 12 participating teams now go forward to the knock-out phase of the Pro12 competition.

Affies captain Ivan van Zyl knows that form will count for little when his team take on Grey College in Bloemfontein this weekend.  

Affies have not lost a game this year, but they face their toughest test yet in their FNB Classic Clash against Grey College in Bloemfontein on Saturday.  

The Stormers' judicial hearing has been postponed for a second time this week in order to ensure the Cape Town-based franchise get a 'fair' hearing.

As one of only five Matrics in the first XV, HTS Potchefstroom captain Bigboy Dinkibogile will be looking to lead from the front against Potchefstroom Boys High.

Round 13 of the Super Rugby season features six matches spread evenly over Friday and Saturday. Catch all the action LIVE right here.

ARU Chief Executive Bill Pulver has warned the Wallabies they will have to accept pay cuts in the face of the sport's worsening financial situation.

The IRB unveiled their latest bid to cope with the persistent problem of scrum collapses in major matches.

Grey College skipper Marius Louw was part of the team that went down to Affies last year, and he is determined to turn the tables in Bloemfontein this weekend.

The Rebels revealed that they have signed Lopeti Timani for the 2014 and 2015 Super Rugby seasons.

The Highlanders have flown Otago flank Hugh Tait to South Africa as cover for their fast-dwindling loose forward resources.

The hunt is on to find who was responsible for the leak that landed Kurtley Beale in trouble.

Driehoek will look to make it two in a row when they host Dr Malan in what should be an entertaining FNB Classic Clash in Meyerton on Saturday.

Driehoek captain LC Uys believes his team’s experience will stand them in good stead in Saturday’s FNB Classic Clash against Dr Malan.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has named an unchanged starting XV to face the Stormers in a Super Rugby match in Sydney on Saturday.

Seasoned prop Kevin Buys has passed a late fitness test and will start for the Southern Kings against the Highlanders.

Rebels coach Damien Hill has made several changes to his squad for Saturday's Super Rugby game against the Blues at Eden Park.

Two of the big guns in Western Province schools rugby will take each other on when Paul Roos host Paarl Gim at the Markotter Fields in Stellenbosch on Saturday.

Blues head coach John Kirwan has made five changes to his starting XV for Saturday's match against the Melbourne Rebels at Eden Park.

Victor Vito will lead the Hurricanes into battle when they play the final match of their South African tour, taking on the Cheetahs on Friday.

Reds captain James Horwill will miss Friday's Super Rugby encounter against the Sharks, with his omission one of four personnel changes.

Wallaby scrumhalf Brett Sheehan will complete a successful return from injury when he joins the Force's starting line-up to face the Chiefs.

Troubled Wallaby star Kurtley Beale is again facing off-field disciplinary issues, after he went out boozing again.

The B&I Lions are confident captain Sam Warburton would be fit for the Test series against Australia.

A well-prepared South Africa Under-20 team leave for France on Thursday where they will defend their Junior World Championship title.

Adam Jones, one of only four players to have previously represented the B&I Lions, admitted that he will be well out of his comfort zone.