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There is nothing that has so destroyed the credibility of referees as much as the way the ball is put into the scrum in modern times.

Southern Kings captain Luke Watson says the desire and fighting spirit of his team will come to the fore against the Highlanders on Saturday.

Captain Jean de Villiers says the Stormers backline will front up against their larger Waratahs counterparts in Sydney on Saturday.

Round 13 of Super Rugby will get underway with three matches in three different countries on Friday.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is confident Eben Etzebeth will combat second season syndrome following his stellar 2012 campaign.

WP star Cheslin Kolbe has been named at fullback for the SA U20 team's final outing before the IRB Junior World Championship in France next month.

Regular captain Chris Robshaw has been left out of England's 32-man squad for their mid-year fixtures.

Two giants of the Cape Town Southern Suburbs, Bishops and SACS, go head-to-head in one of the oldest school boy rugby fixtures in the country this weekend.

It has been more than 160 minutes since anybody has breached the Cheetahs' much-improved defence, a statistic they are hoping to improve.

The Vodacom Cup final will see a rookie and, potentially, not see the defending champions after the semifinals in Johannesburg and Nelspruit this weekend.

The Tralies will be hoping to make it three in a row this year when they play Jim Fouché and captain Ryno Gerber thinks they have the side to do it.

Another member of the victorious Springbok team has been forced out of the London leg of IRB Sevens World Series.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has made only one injury-enforced change to his starting XV for their Super Rugby encounter with the Hurricanes.

Jim Fouché Hoërskool captain PC Labuschagne is aware of the threat that Sentraal will post this weekend.

Waratahs captain Dave Dennis regards centre Tom Carter as the team's court jester.

Reds prop Greg Holmes will become the 26th member of Queensland's centurion club when he celebrates his 100-game milestone on Friday.

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will make his first start of the Super Rugby season when the Stormers take on the high-flying Waratahs on Saturday.

This weekend will see another FNB Classic Clash taking place in Bloemfontein, this time between Jim Fouché and Sentraal.

All Black players Kurt Baker and Belgium Tuatagaloa have been ruled out of this weekend's London leg of the IRB Sevens World Series, after being injured during the Glasgow tournament last week.

Lions import JC Janse van Rensburg will start his first match for the Sharks when they face the Reds in Brisbane on Friday.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie made a number of significant changes to the team to play the Western Force in Pukekohe on Friday.

Jan de Koning chats, exclusively, to Lions captain JC Janse van Rensburg about their build-up to their Super Rugby promotion-relegation match.

The Scarlets will bid farewell to two back row players in their squad at the end of the season as they take up new challenges in their careers.

Alain Rolland of Ireland will referee the Final of the Heineken Cup and Nigel Owens of Wales will referee the Final of the Amlin Challenge Cup. Both Finals will be played in Dublin.

The teams have again been tested, this time mainly at the three days at the tournament at Maritzburg College.

Chiefs flank Sam Cane is being earmarked to wear the All Black No.7 jersey in the absence of regular captain Richie McCaw.

Three players have joined the South Africa Under-20 squad in Cape Town as cover ahead of their friendly on Saturday against Namibia in Stellenbosch.

Frans Viljoen will replace the injured Pieter Labuschagné in the Cheetahs’ Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Leicester and Ireland fullback Geordan Murphy announced on Tuesday he will retire at the end of the season.

The Stormers will face a SANZAR judicial hearing after their match against the Hurricanes in Palmerston North last month.

There are semifinals in England, Italy, France and the Celtic clubs who make up Pro D2. It's a time of ambition when intensity heightens.

The Sharks will gain some much-needed relief from their injury curse in the next fortnight with the return of a handful of their Springbok stars.

Ulster's Kiwi fullback Jared Payne has signed a new three-year deal with the club that will see him remain at Ravenhill until at least 2016.

Stormers backline coach Rob Fleck has called for a more clinical effort against a confident Waratahs side in Sydney this weekend.  

Luke Watson will lead the Southern Kings in their fixture against fellow strugglers the Highlanders in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

It's the beautiful month of May as autumn settles into winter and all of the Western Province schools are playing enthusiastic rugby.

Currie Cup winner Doppies Le Grange has been named in the SA Barbarians 22-man squad for their match against Saracens in London next week.

Scotland interim head coach Scott Johnson included nine uncapped players in a 31-man squad for next month's international tournament in South Africa.

After missing out on the Wallaby camp earlier in the season Quade Cooper insists that his focus is with the Reds entirely as national selection looms.

SANZAR has announced the match officials for Rounds 13 to 17 of Super Rugby 2013. This takes us to 9 June 2013.

Marlow het Saterdag, 4 Mei teen Jim Fouche kragte gemeet in Bloemfontein enn die eerstespan wedstryd klop Marlow vir Jim Fouche 22-21.

Francois Louw is one of three South Africa players included in the Barbarians squad to take on England and the British and Irish Lions.

The Springbok Sevens team suffered a setback on Tuesday ahead of the final tournament when veteran playmaker Paul Delport was ruled out due to a knee injury.

Kearsney hosted Michaelhouse on a cold and drizzly afternoon and cruised to a comfortable 38-5 victory.

An injured shoulder means All Blacks centre Richard Kahui will miss next month's Test series against France and his hopes of playing club rugby in Japan are in doubt.

The Cheetahs will be refreshed after their bye, but they will need to 'switch on' mentally very quickly.

Veteran All Black midfielder Conrad Smith has no plans to retire just yet, despite concerns about his long-term health.

Several schools send in the results of teams other than their 1st XVs. We publish them as we  get them.

Pierre Berbizier will officially leave Racing Metro at the end of June having been essentially fired in March.

The Baby Boks were on Monday disrupted by injuries to several key players ahead of their friendly against Namibia on Saturday.

The Stormers will not allow officiating and log standings to effect their preparations for the crunch clash against the Waratahs in Sydney.

Leinster Rugby have announced the appointment of the 42-year-old former Wallaby Matt O’Connor as Head Coach on a three-year deal.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee believes his charges can upstage the Waratahs, but will need to be much more accurate in their execution.

It may not be by much, but the Bulls have managed to edge nine other teams to the top in our famous weekly selection.

The Sharks arrived back in Australia on Sunday without hooker Craig Burden who will return home and has been replaced by Monde Hadebe.

The Lions have been forced to again amend their schedule, following the cancellation of yet another fixture in Lions Challenge series.

The South African conference leaders, the Bulls, will head into their second bye week boosted by the news that several players are returning from injury.

The Southern Kings have been dealt a cruel blow with the news that star loose forward Jacques Engelbrecht is out of the game against the Highlanders on Saturday.

Glenwood's fullback Corne Vermaak clinched a very narrow 17-15 win over Paarl Boys High on Saturday with a last minute penalty at the Wildeklawer Super Schools festival.

Plaudits flooded in for the New Zealand team after they claimed their 11th ITN Sevens World Series title.

Union High school managed to get one over old rivals Muir College when they narrowly defeated them 24-27 on Saturday.

Hilton notched a comfortable 34-0 victory over St Charles in freezing conditions including hail on Saturday.  

Western Force coach Michael Foley believes his team has been given the short end of the stick in the Super Rugby draw.

The South African College High School (SACS) took on Strand High School on Saturday and ran out comfortable 21-14 winners in an entertaining affair.

St Andrews College from Grahamstown fought back to narrowly pip Brandwag 19-18 in Uitenhage during their schools rugby match at the weekend.

Ace playmaker Cecil Afrika and debutant Werner Kok will join the Springbok team ahead of the last tournament of the IRB Sevens World Series.

Nick Williams and Luke Marshall doubled up to round off the perfect weekend for Ulster as they scooped the top two awards at the Pro12 awards.

The re-signing of James Horwill by the ARU and the Reds is part of the process to retain key players for the 2015 World Cup.

South Africa won their third Cup Final of the IRB Sevens World Series, beating New Zealand 28-21 in the Final of the Glasgow Sevens on Sunday.

The loss to the Highlanders in Dunedin at the weekend effectively put paid to the Sharks’ Super Rugby title hopes.

The Bulls boosted their chances of securing a home semifinal after their convincing win over the Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Mys regained first place in the rugby365 prediction challenge after the weekend’s Super Rugby action.

Southern Kings director of rugby Alan Solomons says the Eastern Cape franchise simply have to get back to their feet and keep on fighting.

League convert Israel Folau plans to extend his Rugby Union career in his bid to represent the Wallabies.

Blues coach John Kirwan hailed his team’s mature performance to see off the Stormers 18-17 at North Harbour Stadium on Friday.

There has been the big Wildeklawer SuperSport Tournament at Maritzburg College, which produced many surprisingly one-sided results

Waratahs captain Dave Dennis was elated after his team thrashed the Kings on Saturday to secure their first win in South Africa in four years.

Stormers wing Gerhard van den Heever has flown to Australia as a squad replacement for injured lock De Kock Steenkamp.

B&I Lions coach Warren Gatland says Sam Warburton's good rapport with referees was an important factor in his decision to hand him the captaincy.

The Sharks have lost centre Francois Steyn and No.8 Lubabalo Mtembu for the remainder of their Australasian tour due to injuries.

Western Province and the EP Kings beat Griquas and the Blue Bulls respectively on Saturday to progress to the Vodacom Cup semifinals.

Western Force wing Alfie Mafi has been released from the remainder of his Super Rugby contract because of disciplinary problems.

The Crusaders handed the Brumbies their first defeat in Canberra this season, scoring three tries on their way to a 30-23 victory.

Table-topping Saracens and second-placed Leicester Tigers secured home ground advantage in the Premiership semifinals.

Fiji, Wales, South Africa and New Zealand all progressed to the Cup quarterfinals of the Glasgow leg of the IRB Sevens World Series.

The Bulls cemented their place at the top of the South African conference and the top three of the global standings.

The English Premiership semifinals have been confirmed.

The Waratahs exposed the tournament rookies, the Southern Kings, in the most cruel fashion - handing them a record 72-10 hiding.

A heroic second half defensive effort has allowed the Western Force to hold the Queensland Reds to an 11-all draw in Perth' on Saturday.

Reds captain James Horwill has been issued with an off-field yellow card for 'stamping'.

Sharks lock Pieter-Steph du Toit has been issued with an off-field yellow card.

The Western Force and Reds played to an 11-all draw in their Super Rugby encounter in Perth on Saturday.

The Highlanders, despite being reduced to 14 men late in the match, held on to record their first Super Rugby win of the season.

The Rebels may have fallen short against the Chiefs on Friday, but there is one major redeeming factor - Kurtley Beale.

Saturday was a miserable day in Pietermaritzburg - drizzle, wind and a slippery field - as unlike Thursday as could be.

The Wallabies and the Melbourne Rebels have received a timely boost with news that Scott Higginbotham has recommitted to both.

Andrew Trimble scored twice in a blistering second-half spell for Ulster who secured top spot in the Pro12 and a home semifinal.

The Golden Lions and the Pumas were the first teams to advance to the Vodacom Cup semifinals.

An early morning wake up, early breakfast, hour drive to Maritzburg College and a tough physical game versus Boland Landbou, all of these challenges lay before the team on Day 1 of the Wildeklawer SuperSchools Rugby festival.

rugby365 law guru Paul Dobson looks at two incidents in Friday's match between the Rebels and the Chiefs in Melbourne.

Agen players called off their pay strike on Friday and agreed to travel to Toulon for their final Top 14 match of the season.

Coach Allister Coetzee was left lamenting a high error-rate, despite his side having outscored the Blues by two tries to nil in Albany.

The defending champion Chiefs will look to address the mid-match slumps that have troubled them this season.

Australia's Scott Johnson will vacate his position as Scotland interim head coach to take up a new post as the SRU's Director of Rugby.

Two leading Australian officials insisted the schedule for the 2015 World Cup was the fairest yet to all nations.

South African Referees does the appointment of match officials to the Wildeklawer SuperSchools Tournament, taking place this year at Maritzburg College and it appoints top people to assess and coach them.

Jake White said that selecting former Rugby League international Israel Folau to play against the B&I Lions would cheapen the Wallabies jersey.

The Wolmaransstad Hoerskool captain Juandre Du Plessis is feeling that his side are ready to take on Schoonspruit this weekend.

The captain of the Schoonspruit Hoerskool is ready for the challenge when his side take on rivals Hoeskool Wolmaransstad on Saturday.

The Chiefs held on in the face of a powerful late rally from the Rebels to score a narrow 39-33 Super Rugby win in Melbourne on Friday.

Wallabies Nick Cummins and Brett Sheehan are set to make their return from injury when the Force face the Reds in Perth on Saturday.

The Blues showed good composure to hold off a late rally from the Stormers and secure a hard-fought 18-17 victory in Albany.

Biarritz Olympique hooker Benoit August and Perpignan second row Daniel Leo have both been suspended for stamping.

The Reds locked away an important piece of future armoury when they signed Australian Under-20 captain Curtis Browning for a further two years.

Plaudits are flowing freely for one of the toughest competitors in New Zealand, veteran lock Brad Thorn.

Dan Palmer is the only change to the Brumbies starting side which will take on the Crusaders at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.

On Saturday there is an FNB Classic Clash in East London, the 12th FNB Classic Clash between Zweliyandila and Ntsonkotha, two schools in impoverished townships near East London, places where unemployment is endemic.

Hoërskool Schoonspruit will be going some 80km southwest from Klerksdorp to Wolmaransstad for their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday, a match which the schools regard as the highlight on the calendar.

Super Rugby rookies the Kings could produce their own version of a grand slam.

Veteran All Black lock Brad Thorn, who will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance on Friday, has been described as a "natural leader".

Scotland prop Alasdair Dickinson will return to Edinburgh on a one-year deal.

The European climax of the IRB Sevens World Series kicks off in Scotland with Round Eight this weekend.

Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond has continued his rebuilding plans for next season by agreeing new deals with four more of his current squad.

Azzurri and Saracens tighthead Carlos Nieto has announced that he will retire at the end of the season.

Every game is vital in the second half of the season and Stormers captain Jean De Villiers is aware of his team's situation.

The race for Super Rugby play-off places will intensify as Round 12 concludes with three cross-conference clashes.

With just four points separating the top three teams who have already qualified for the Pro12 play-offs, no-one can yet be certain of their position in the table.

Guy Mercer is under no illusions about the importance of Bath's final match of the season, and insists the players are ready to end their Premiership season on a high.

Welsh Union officials said the eight 2015 World Cup matches scheduled to take place at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium could generate a £100 million boost for the Welsh economy.

We have a full bill of Super Rugby action on Friday (two matches), Saturday (four games) and a Sunday game. Catch it all LIVE right here.

Local Perth product and Brumbies utility back Zack Holmes will return to Western Australia to link with the Western Force for 2014 and 2015.

The Australian Rugby Union confirmed that Wallaby wing Digby Ioane will depart Australia at the end of the season to continue his career overseas.

Ons het verslae van altwee skole. Die eerste een is van Hoërskool Upington, die tweede van Hoërskool Duineveld wat 37-15 gewen het.

The Springboks will open their 2015 World Cup campaign against the top qualifier from Asia in the southern coastal city of Brighton.

London's Olympic Stadium was confirmed as one of 13 venues for the 2015 World Cup in England and will stage five matches.

Jan de Koning chatted to Bulls coach Frans Ludeke about the loose forward resources in Pretoria and what combination works best.

The Sharks have been bolstered by the return from injury of Springbok wings JP Pietersen and Lwazi Mvovo.

The Wildeklawer SuperSchools Tournament starts at Maritzburg College on a warm KwaZulu Natal morning  with two results which were probably surprising in the size of the victories

The Hurricanes team, to play their first match on South African soil this season when they meet the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, shows three changes.

The Crusaders will be bolstered by the return to the starting line-up of All Black ace Dan Carter, but have dumped out of form Israel Dagg.

Op Cradock het Marlow Nico Malan van Humansdorp met 34-19 gewen.

Peter Betham will take the place of wing Tom Kingston when the Waratahs play their first ever match against the Kings on Saturday.

The return of the abrasive Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has not only got Stormers fans,  but coach Allister Coetzee as well, very excited.

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

The Stormers and the Sharks bring the New Zealand leg of their tours to a close this weekend as Super Rugby hits Week 12.  

Bulls captain Pierre Spies says their place in the standings is not a focal point for his side ahead of their match against the Hurricanes on Saturday.

London's Olympic Stadium is set to be announced as one of the venues for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Worcester Warriors have confirmed that scrumhalf Shaun Perry has been forced to retire with immediate effect.

Five players who have made an outstanding contribution to the community have been shortlisted for the Community Player of the Season award.

Brad Thorn is set to notch up 100 Super Rugby matches when the Highlanders take on the Sharks in Dunedin on Saturday.

Wales have named a 32-man training squad to prepare for the forthcoming two-Test tour of Japan.

We look at the contrasting fortunes of soccer and rugby in Wales, where the financial pinch is causing major problems,

Losing will not be an option when the four Vodacom Cup quarterfinals take place across the country this weekend.

Morné Steyn will achieve another milestone at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Sam Warburton insisted he was just delighted to be a member of a B&I Lions squad, let alone the captain.

Hannes Minable has provided the teams for the fifth Wildeklawer Top Schools Tournament, this year being played at Maritzburg College as part of its 150th birthday celebrations.

Blues boss John Kirwan feels the coaching staff will earn their money this week, as they prepare for their encounter with the Stormers on Friday.

Waterkloof, currently ranked sixth on the FNB Top 20, have a strong side for the Wildeklawer Tournament where they have two of the toughest matches possible.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made three changes to his side for their Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Minus four of the top sides this weekend, Western Province schools still have lots of rugby this coming weekend.

Wallaby coach Robbie Deans warned of a brutal Test series against the B&I Lions, which he called "the ultimate rugby experience".

Albert Anae has earned his first starting opportunity as a prop for the Reds for their clash with the Force in Perth this weekend.

The Rebels have named Kurtley Beale on the bench for Friday's match against the 2012 Super Rugby Champions, the Chiefs.

After making a number of changes last week, Dave Rennie has made numerous changes again for their clash with the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

Talismanic hooker Keven Mealamu will make his first start of the season when the Blues face the Stormers at North Harbour Stadium on Friday.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has made three changes to his starting XV for Friday's Super Rugby clash against the Blues.

Veteran Springbok Schalk Burger is back in hospital and scheduled to go under the knife again.

These results include those for the 1st XV and also the other teams. We publish those sent to us in the order we received them.

There is a change at the top. After two weeks at No.1, Outeniqua have been dethroned by Paarl Gim. And there are other significant changes.

Tamati Ellison is set to make his return for the Highlanders a month ahead of schedule in Saturday’s match against the Sharks in Dunedin.

George Smith will become the Brumbies’ most-capped player on Sunday when he makes his 137th appearance for the franchise against the Crusaders.

Former Springbok centre Tinus Linee has been diagnosed with the disease suffered by former Springbok captain Joost van der Westhuizen.

Top 14 leaders Toulon's coach Bernard Laporte on Tuesday said he would bring the curtain down on his coaching career in 2015.

There will be a social media protocol in place when the British and Irish Lions squad tour Australia in June.

Paul Roos got a much needed win against the South African College High School (SACS). Paul Roos have had a slow start to the season and desperately needed their 32-nil win.

Southern Kings flyer Sergeal Petersen returns to the starting XV after overcoming a groin strain that kept him out of his side's loss to the Cheetahs this past weekend.

Scotland wing Sean Maitland hopes to get the chance to play against his cousin Quade Cooper after being selected for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.

Jonny Wilkinson ruled himself out of the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, coach Warren Gatland said after unveiling his squad on Tuesday.

The Western Force has further consolidated its forward pack with lock Sam Wykes and prop Tetera Faulkner each re-signing with the club for a further two years.

Bath have confirmed the signing of Leicester Tigers and former England Under-20 flyhalf George Ford.

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland - who selected Sam Warburton as captain - has always backed the 24-year old throughout his time with Wales.

Stormers forwards coach Matt Proudfoot expects the Blues to test his side 'on all levels' in their clash in Albany this weekend.

On Saturday Graeme College hosted St Andrew's in an FNB Classic Clash, won narrowly by the visitors. We have two reports of the match, one from Graeme and one from St Andrew's. To be fair we give both.

Wales skipper Sam Warburton will captain the British and Irish Lions on their tour of Australia in June and July.

All is ready for the 2013 Wildeklawer Super Schools Tournament, the fifth year of this top tournament.

Sharks anchor Jannie Du Plessis could not fault his fellow prop Wiehahn Herbst after his huge effort against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.

Two-Test Springbok Bevin Fortuin has been confirmed as the new South Western Districts Eagles coach by the Southern Cape union.

Wales are set to have their largest share of a British and Irish Lions squad in nearly 40 years when coach Warren Gatland unveils his tour party for Australia.

Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Chief Executive, Bill Pulver has unveiled a new structure and several key appointments to the national body's administration.

Sharks coach John Plumtree is positive that his team has finally found the way forward, after more than three games without a single touchdown.

Australia's most capped forward Nathan Sharpe will lend his weight to the Wallabies coaching set-up for the British and Irish Lions tour.

Chiefs and All Black centre Richard Kahui has, once again, been struck down with a shoulder injury that could send him off to Japan early.

It's the last chance to make the play-offs in some of Europe's leagues.

The Bulls could be without France-bound lock Juandré Kruger at the business end of the Super Rugby season.

Sale Sharks have confirmed that Scotland lock Richie Gray will be leaving to join French club Castres.

All Black veteran Keven Mealamu will make his first start of the season for the Blues in Friday’s crunch clash with the Stormers at North Harbour Stadium.

The Stormers will have to click into a higher gear if they are to make it two from two on New Zealand soil against the Blues in Albany on Friday.

The Bulls received a significant boost ahead of their Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Eben Etzebeth is likely to start on the bench in the Stormers' Super Rugby clash against the Blues on Friday.

There is again an interesting spread in our famous weekly selection, with a few heated debates this week.

The Scotland rugby Union has announced that Ospreys forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys will take over as the new forwards coach for the Scottish national side.

Graham Henry has warned Warren Gatland that coaching the British and Irish Lions is the "most demanding job in Test rugby".

England prop Andrew Sheridan admits he does not expect to be picked for the British and Irish Lions' forthcoming tour of Australia.

Double European Cup-winning Leinster boss Joe Schmidt has been confirmed as the new Ireland coach.

There was a mixed bag on the news front for the Sharks on Monday - with one player cleared to play and another returning home with injury.

In the 49th match between the two schools Weston amply avenged their defeats of the last two years with a powerful performance and a 64-11 victory in their FNB Classic Clash played at Treverton on a lonely Saturday afternoon.

Australia's Matt Giteau said it had been a pleasure to be on the same side as Jonny Wilkinson.

Australian bad boy Kurtley Beale on Monday re-joined the Rebels training squad.

Michaelhouse went down from Balgowan to Hilton for their annual derby, always a huge day. This time Hilton won 42-12, an unusually big score. The report is from Hilton.

Jonny Wilkinson feels younger flyhalves deserve British and Irish Lions selection despite his commanding display in Sunday's European Cup semifinal.

The Cheetahs cleared a tricky hurdle on their road to a historic Super Rugby play-off in Bloemfontein at the weekend.

Jonny Wilkinson kicked all of Toulon's points as they beat Saracens 24-12 on Sunday to set up an all-French European Cup Final against Clermont.

Ronan O'Gara remained mum over whether he will retire following his Munster’s 10-16 European Cup semifinal loss to Clermont on Saturday.

Wales and Clermont fullback Lee Byrne says it's a dream come true to have reached the European Cup Final.

Dunlop shot to the top of the rugby365 prediction challenge standings after the weekend’s Super Rugby action.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke believes the scoreline does not reflect the effort that was required to beat the Waratahs on Saturday.

The Golden Lions snuck into the Vodacom Cup quarterfinals when they smashed a few records against the Limpopo Blue Bulls on Saturday.

Cheetahs captain Adriaan Strauss says they are satisfied to come away with four log points after Saturday's win over the Kings.

Waratahs captain Dave Dennis rued his team’s indiscipline following their 19-30 loss to the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

The weather behaved this weekend and there were again lots of schoolboys in action on rugby fields all over South Africa.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie hopes prop Ben Afeaki can return to the fray this coming week.

Sharks coach John Plumtree bemoaned his team's scant return from their much-improved performance against the Chiefs at the weekend.

The Crusaders came from behind with a late rally to secure a valuable 30-26 win over the Rebels in Christchurch on Sunday.

Clermont lock Jamie Cudmore dislocated his shoulder in the French Top 14 leaders' European Cup semifinal win over Munster.

Three-time European Cup winners Leinster booked their place in the Final of the Challenge on Saturday with a 44-16 thumping of holders Biarritz.

Clermont qualified for their first ever European Cup Final after ousting twice former winners Munster 16-10 in a semifinal on Saturday.

The Cheetahs managed to record their seventh win of the season, when they beat a determined Kings outfit 26-12 in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

The Bulls stayed at the top of the South African conference with a hard-earned 30-19 win over the Waratahs in Pretoria on Saturday.

Scoring four tries to three Paarl Gim beat Outeniqua 37-25 in a top schools match in George on Saturday, shown live on TV as one of the Premier Interschools matches.

England's past, present and future will be on show when flyhalves Jonny Wilkinson and Owen Farrell face one another in a European Cup semifinal.

Jonny Wilkinson said it would be hard to turn down one Final chance to take on the Wallabies were he to be selected for the B&I Lions tour of Australia.

It was a combination of the Brumbies' clinical brutality and the Western Force's own high error count that resulted in a blow-out in Canberra on Saturday.

Sharks Springbok Francois Steyn has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match against the Chiefs on Saturday.

Stade Francais skipper Sergio Parisse admitted he wasn't sure what the score was when match-winning full back Jerome Porical opted to shoot for goal from almost 60 metres.

The Brumbies moved back to the top of the Super Rugby standings with an emphatic 41-7 win over the Western Force in Canberra on Saturday.

Stormers utility forward Don Armand will fly to New Zealand on Sunday as a replacement for the injured Michael Rhodes.

The Chiefs edged the Sharks 37-29 in an entertaining Super Rugby match in Hamilton on Saturday - a game that produced eight tries.

The Hurricanes departed New Zealand, en route to South Africa, on Saturday without the services of a back-up hooker in their 25-man squad.

Jerome Porical kicked a dramatic late winner to send Stade Francais Paris to their second European Challenge Cup Final in three years.

In a period of about four and a half minutes several things went wrong in the match in Palmerston North, leaving questions about the referee's actions.

Reds coach Ewen McKenzie pointed to the replacements bench as the key to his team's narrow 12-11 victory over the Blues in Brisbane on Friday.

Scotland international Rory Lamont has announced his retirement from professional and international rugby due to a career ending injury.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee pin-pointerd Bok Bryan Habana's charge-down and the team's character as key in their 18-16 win over the Hurricanes.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika backed his side to deliver the goods against the South African conference-leading Bulls in Pretoria this weekend.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika expects to have Wallaby stars Berrick Barnes and Drew Mitchell available for the team's next home game.

The Reds got a clean sweep of victories over New Zealand teams for the first time in a regular Super Rugby season.

Wallaby wing Digby Ioane is close to signing with French club Stade Francais following a contractual dispute with the Reds.

The Stormers got their Australasian tour off to the winning start with a hard-earned 18-16 win over the Hurricanes in Palmerston North on Friday.

The Rebels have made three changes for Sunday's match against the Crusaders in Christchurch.

The Western Force have brought back three key players for their Super Rugby Round 11 encounter with the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday.

The Crusaders have made four changes to the team to face the Rebels in a Super Rugby Round 11 match in Christchurch on Sunday.

Clermont and Toulon have never won the European Cup, let alone reached the Final, but the French heavyweights will bid to make it the fourth all-French Final.

It's a big logistical undertaking when over 300 boys and lots of staff from Grey High bus down from Port Elizabeth to Wynberg Boys High for lots of fun-filled competition which culminates in the 1st XV match.

They may have an ability to adapt and play a more conservative game, but on Saturday the Cheetahs will be at their most expansive.

Bath have confirmed that England Under-20 duo Anthony Watson and David Sisi will be joining the club next season.

It was Paarl Boys High last Saturday and this led to Point of Mossel Bay this Saturday and leads to Paarl Gymnasium this coming Saturday. All on the track of the Outeniqua juggernaut as it jigga-jiggas its way along.

Competing with cash flush clubs in Europe and Japan is impossible. This is the simple reality facing South African officials.

This is the big one. It's the one the whole country will have an interest in - this Premier Interschools match, Gimmies vs Kwaggas, Paarl Gim vs Outeniqua in beautiful George, 1 vs 3 with both teams in great form.

The Cheetahs will have an opportunity to bolster their Super Rugby play-off push when they battle the Southern Kings in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

This is the big one. It's the one the whole country will have an interest in - this Premier Interschools match, Gimmies vs Kwaggas, Paarl Gim vs Outeniqua in beautiful George, 1 vs 3 with both teams in great form.

This is the big one. It's the one the whole country will have an interest in - this Premier Interschools match, Gimmies vs Kwaggas, Paarl Gim vs Outeniqua in beautiful George, 1 vs 3 with both teams in great form.

This is the big one. It's the one the whole country will have an interest in - this Premier Interschools match, Gimmies vs Kwaggas, Paarl Gim vs Outeniqua in beautiful George, 1 vs 3 with both teams in great form.

The South African College High School (SACS) play host the Paul Roos Gimnasium of Stellenbosch this Saturday in their annual Winter's Day derby. The match is special for many reasons. Both institutions are steeped in history and cherish this long standing rivalry.

Sale flyhalf Danny Cipriani can see the funny side of his encounter with a bus.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika's free-running philosophy may not have brought the desired results just yet, but it could bear fruit very soon.

This is Mooi River in the Midlands of KwaZulu Natal, not the one that flows through Potchefstroom and the schools meeting in Saturday's Classic Clash are Treverton College and Weston Agricultural School.

This weekend has a full bill of seven Super Rugby matches from Friday to Sunday. Catch all the action LIVE right here.

On Saturday, 27 April 2013, Duineveld host Hoërskool Upington to an FNB Classic Clash.

Duineveld No.8 Junior Burger plans to lead from the front when his team face Upington in Saturday’s FNB Classic Clash in Upington.

Ruan Steenkamp, the Blue Bulls flank, was named as captain of South Africa’s Under-20 squad for the IRB Junior World Championship.

Upington will be led onto the field by experienced centre Johnathan Steenkamp in Saturday’s FNB Classic Clash against Duineveld in Upington.

New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has handed the captaincy of his New Zealand Sevens side to Tim Mikkelson for the Glasgow and London legs of the series.

Tom Kingston will start for the Waratahs against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, as he wears the No.11 jersey in place of the injured Drew Mitchell.

Coaches at the top and bottom of the Premiership are featured in the shortlist for the Director of Rugby of the Season award.

The Reds will be chasing another piece of history in Brisbane on Friday as they look to become the first team to sweep their New Zealand opposition.

Brumbies backs coach Stephen Larkham believes the side faces a hard-fought contest against the Western Force on Saturday.

Weston skipper Michael Hutton will have revenge on his mind when his team travels to Treverton for their FNB Classic Clash this weekend.

Sale flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been hospitalized after being hit by a bus while on a night out in Leeds.

Treverton captain Lebo Mdakane is expecting a fantastic atmosphere when he leads his side out at home against local rivals Weston on Saturday.

The Brumbies have named their team to face the Force this weekend, with Scott Sio at loosehead prop the only change from last week's line-up.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has made a host of changes to the team to play the Sharks in a repeat of last years Super Rugby Final.

Reds hooker Saia Faingaa and prop Ben Daley are the two changes to the starting line-up for Friday's Round 11 Super Rugby clash.

The Stormers and the Sharks both start their overseas tours with tough assignments in New Zealand in Round 11 of Super Rugby this weekend.

On Saturday, Hilton meet Michaelhouse at Hilton in one of the greatest derbies in schoolboy rugby in South Africa.

New Zealand Rugby had a strong 2012 marked by significant success on and off the field, Chairman Mike Eagle said on Wednesday.

Stormers captain Jean de Villiers says they are embracing the fact that the onus has fallen on the backline ahead of Friday’s encounter against the Hurricanes.

The Stormers could have to make do without flank Siya Kolisi in their opening match of their Australasian tour against the Hurricanes on Friday.

On Saturday St Andrew's walk down the dip, over Beaufort Street and up to Somerset Heights and Graeme College for an FNB Classic Clash between two of the oldest schools in the Eastern Cape.

Niggling injuries to regular stalwarts Cecil Afrika and Branco du Preez have forced the hand of Springboks Sevens coach Paul Treu.

The Pumas and the Sharks XV are in. So are the champions from the last three seasons, the Blue Bulls, Western Province and the Pampas XV.

Former Wales flyhalf Neil Jenkins has been appointed as an assistant coach for the B&I Lions tour to Australia later this year.

Being the captain, inside centre and head boy doesn't seem to worry Graeme College pupil Gordon-Wayne Plaatjies.

The Cheetahs may be overwhelming favourites, but don't expect the Southern Kings to roll over and play dead in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

The shortlist for the Premiership Rugby Player of the Season has been named with the Leicester Tigers having two of the six nominees.

The St Andrew's 1st XV skipper is no stranger to top level rugby and will be hoping his experience will help his side get one over the old rival, Graeme College, this weekend.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has left his starting XV unchanged for the all-South African Super Rugby derby with the Southern Kings.

The South African Rugby Union revealed that only 15 players have been awarded Springbok contracts for 2013.

Sharks coach John Plumtree wielded a heavy axe, as reached for the panic button in order to get his team's stuttering campaign back on track.

Dean Greyling will make his first start for the Bulls this season, when the Pretoria-based side takes on the Waratahs in a Super Rugby clash.

This is the second schools Top 20 of 2013. The top places are stable enough but after that there are upheavals.

Brumbies scrumhalf Ian Prior will join the Western Force next season, after signing for two years.

The Bulls can expect a dose of their own medicine when they host the Waratahs in Pretoria on Saturday.

The leaders of the New Zealand conference travel to Brisbane to clash with one of the in form side of the tournament this weekend - the Reds.

George Moala has become the second player this week to be axed by the Blues because of his off-field behaviour.

Under-fire All Black Julian Savea has made himself unavailable for the Hurricanes' encounter with the Stormers in Palmerston North on Friday.

The return of star speedster Bryan Habana, on the left-wing, is one of just three changes to the Stormers starting XV for their first match on their Australasian tour.

The Southern Kings may come from the Friendly City, but they should not expect a welcome mat to be rolled out for them in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Joe Schmidt says he hopes to be named the new Ireland coach after Leinster allowed him to speak to the Irish Rugby Football Union last week.

The Irish Rugby Union's Players Association have announced the shortlist for the Player of the Year award for 2013.

Hooker John Smit insists all of Saracens hard work will count for nothing if they fail to finish the job as their campaign reaches the business end.

Springbok prop Heinke van der Merwe will leave Leinster to continue his career at Stade Francais next season.

Blues coach John Kirwan believes the impressive form the Australian Super Rugby teams are showing could be attributed to the looming B&I Lions tour.

New South Wales Rugby Union held its Annual General Meeting in Sydney on Monday with President Tim Gavin and Chairman Nick Farr-Jones reporting on a great year of rugby.

New South Wales Rugby Union held its Annual General Meeting in Sydney on Monday with President Tim Gavin and Chairman Nick Farr-Jones reporting on a great year of rugby.

New South Wales Rugby Union held its Annual General Meeting in Sydney on Monday with President Tim Gavin and Chairman Nick Farr-Jones reporting on a great year of rugby.

New South Wales Rugby Union held its Annual General Meeting in Sydney on Monday with President Tim Gavin and Chairman Nick Farr-Jones reporting on a great year of rugby.

Andries Strauss will captain the Kings in their clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein this weekend with Luke Watson relegated to the bench.

There is a huge match in Paarl this weekend when Gimmies host the Kwaggas of George.

New Zealander Mike Delany will not be able to play for Clermont in their European Cup semifinal against Munster this weekend.

Controversial Wales loose forward Andy Powell has signed for Rugby League powerhouses Wigan Warriors.  

Marriott, the sponsors of South African referees, have announced Marius van der Westhuizen as the Referee of the Month for March 2013.

The Sharks have been dealt another cruel injury blow as centre Paul Jordaan suffered a season-ending injury during training in Sydney.

The Stormers will be extremely encouraged by the return of Springbok wing Bryan Habana for their clash with the Hurricanes in Palmerston North on Friday.

Marlow het teen Die Brandwag tuis verloor en teen Hudsonpark weg gewen.

Sharks coach John Plumtree has asked the fans to remain patient with his side as they head into a tough four week long overseas tour.

Volkskool went down to Port Elizabeth tro play Andrew Rabie, winning 13-12.

Glenwood went up to Michaelhouse and the 1st XV won 36-5 in the wet.

Wallabies wing Digby Ioane is set to leave the Reds and head overseas at the end of the year following a long-running pay dispute.  

EXCLUSIVE: He had a very small sip of the sweet taste of being a Springbok, but JC Janse van Rensburg hopes to become a 'real' Bok.

Former Varsity Cup champs, the Ikey Tigers, are searching for a new coach to replace Kevin Foote who has joined the Force.

In miserable conditions Queen's College beat Dale College 6-0 in Queenstown during the Queen's  reunion weekend.

The return to fitness of Elgar Watts will leave the Cheetahs with a tricky poser ahead of their clash with the Southern Kings this week.

Die Brandwag hosted Muir in traditional schoolboy rugby rivalry which goes back many a year, for they are both both top academic institutions in the garden town of Uitenhage.

England will face a South American XV in Uruguay prior to their two-Test series against Argentina in June.

It's semifinal time in Europe and in fact rugby in the North is heading for a climax all over the place.

Springbok prop Brian Mujati says he decided to continue his career overseas as he felt he was only a token quota selection.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee highlighted the need for accuracy and structure ahead of Friday’s clash with the Hurricanes in Palmerston North.

Four of the Stormers key forwards have extended their contracts with Western Province Rugby.

We again have a handy spread in our famous weekly selection, after an interesting weekend that produced a few surprises.

Injured Sharks wing JP Pietersen has become the latest Springbok to take up a Japanese playing contract.

Bulls lock Paul Willemse will be out of action for three months following a knee injury sustained in Saturday's win over the Southern Kings.

The Southern Kings will go into their preparations for their game against the Cheetahs with no major injury concerns.

Lions captain JC Janse van Rensburg has answered a Sharks SOS and will join them on tour in Australasia.

The Stormers will get one Springbok back and possibly a second as they prepare to face the Hurricanes in the first match of their Super Rugby tour.

The ARU on Monday unveiled another large deficit but forecast a turnaround in the 2013 financial year due to the blockbuster B& I Lions tour.

The Bulls' Springbok fullback Zane Kirchner will take up a contract with Irish province Leinster later this year.

The IRB has revamped the 2015 World Cup schedule to stop giving top nations an unfair advantage by allowing them a week's rest between games.

As many as 15 percent of NZ's players may be wrestling with stress, anxiety, substance abuse and behavioural and mental health issues.

The fall-out over misbehaving NZ players escalated further when it was revealed that Blues midfielder Francis Saili has been dropped over a driving offence.

All Blacks wing Julian Savea entered no plea and was remanded on bail when he appeared in court Monday, charged with assaulting his girlfriend.

The way a referee judges advantage often distinguishes him as a referee. It is a vital law in rugby football and not always easy to apply.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee admitted that defence and strong set-piece play remain the cornerstone of his team.

Leinster returned to second place in the Pro12 table with a 41-22 bonus-point win on the road at Zebre.

Haydn Thomas scored Exeter Chiefs' fourth and final try as they boosted their hopes of playing in the European Cup competition next season.

The Stormers confirmed they are considering granting scrumhalf Dewald Duvenage an early release from his contract.

We have published the 1st XV results that survived the flood and now we give the results of all teams that have been sent to us.

The South Africa College High School (SACS), hosting Hoerskool Brackenfell, scored early on and held onto a comfortable lead throughout, eventually winning 62-21 (half-time 29-7).

It was a bruised and battered Sharks team that left South Africa on Sunday en route to New Zealand, leaving behind a number of injured players.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské gelt his side is in a good position to challenge for top honours in the South African Super Rugby conference.

It required two late tries, but the Bulls showed some ominous form in racing to the top of the South African conference.

Southern Kings captain Luke Watson admitted his team failed to fire a shot in anger against the Bulls at the weekend.

Mys still leads the way in the rugby365 challenge after the weekend's Super Rugby action.

Argentina again withstood a fierce second half onslaught from South Africa to win a closely contested Under-20 friendly match 27-22 at the weekend.

Rain - heavy rain - seriously disrupted schools rugby in many parts of the country, leading even to the cancellation of matches.

With a week of league action left, no team will go into the Vodacom Cup play-offs unbeaten.

Clermont defeated defending champions Toulouse 39-17 on Saturday to reach the French Top 14 semifinals.

The Melbourne Rebels signed flank Colby Fainga'a from Australian rivals the Brumbies for the 2014 Super Rugby season.

Veteran flank George Smith says it would be an honour to restart his Wallaby career against the touring British and Irish Lions this year.

All Black Julian Savea admitted Sunday he has been charged with assault following a domestic incident.

Jon Davies grabbed a try in each half to ensure The Scarlets' hopes of making the play-offs will remain solely in their hands after they saw off the Cardiff Blues.

Francois Louw's late try against Leicester Tigers clinched a thrilling 27-26 victory for Bath to keep alive their hopes of a top-six Premiership finish.

A late try from Akona Ndungane secured the bonus point for the Bulls in their comprehensive 34-0 victory over the Kings.

The Cheetahs scored a try in each half to edge the Sharks 12-6 in a wet Durban on Saturday.

Reds boss Ewen McKenzie was pleased with the positive intent his side showed in their 19-19 draw with the Brumbies in Brisbane.

Highlanders flank Jarrad Hoeata has been issued with an off-field yellow card for a dangerous tackle against the Crusaders.

In the first FNB Classic Clash of 2013 Noord-Kaap beat Diamantveld 27-19 at GWK Park in Kimberley. It is a huge match between the strongest schools in Griqualand West.

Stormers scrumhalf Dewald Duvenage is one of seven new players that will join French Top 14 club Perpignan next season.

Japan got off to a flying start in the Asian Five Nations with a humiliating 121-0 victory over the Philippines on Saturday.

Experienced Australian coach Tim Lane has been appointed manager of French second-tier rugby side Lyon.

The Reds and the Brumbies threw everything at each other in a thrilling Australian derby which ended locked up at 19-19 in Brisbane on Saturday.

The Premier Interschools match between KES and Jeppe, due to be played at King Edward VII School has been cancelled because of the heavy rains.

The Crusaders cruised to a 24-8 victory over the Highlanders in Christchurch on Saturday, handing the visitors their eighth consecutive defeat.  

Robbie Deans believes rugby league convert Israel Folau could play in a number of positions in the Wallabies backline against the touring British and Irish Lions.  

Queensland Rugby has reported a surplus before depreciation of $1.6 million for the 2012 financial year, it was announced at the organisation's Annual General Meeting at Ballymore on Saturday.

With Pro12 play-off qualification now a distant memory, Munster boss Rod Penney clearly had his sights set on Europe next week.

Compliments may have flown thick and fast between PE and Pretoria, but hostilities will break out in voluminous quantities on Saturday.

The Sharks' loose forwards pose a major threat to the Cheetahs' prospects of overtaking them at the top of the South African Super Rugby conference.

It will be a confident Waratahs team that will depart for South Africa this weekend, following their impressive win on Friday.

Hugh Watkins of Wales, after 20 years as a referee, has severed his ties with refereeing after the Welsh Rugby Union suspended him for 12 weeks for being critical of a referee on Twitter.

Northampton Saints revealed the signing of Glenn Dickson and Rob Verbakel into the club's squad ahead of the 2013/14 season.

World Cup-winning former Springbok coach has declined an offer to coach Ireland.

Dawie Theron, the SA U20 coach, has made several changes for the team's final match on Saturday against Argentina Under-20 in Buenos Aires.

The Southern Kings were forced to make a late injury replacement ahead of their Super Rugby encounter with the Bulls in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

The European Rugby Cup has announced the match officials for the semifinals of the Heineken Cup and the Amlin Challenge Cup.

London Irish have signed Jimmy Stevens, Jonny Harris and Alex Lewington from Leicester Tigers on three-year deals.

Rassie Erasmus feels it is time to give Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer a break.

The Waratahs kept alive their play-off hopes with a thrilling 25-20 win over the defending champion Chiefs in Sydney on Friday.

Springboks Eben Etzebeth, Bryan Habana and Elton Jantjies have recovered from injury to take their place in the Stormers touring squad for their Australasian tour.

The Hurricanes bounced back from last week's disappointment to put their Super Rugby campaign back on track with a 22-16 win over the Force.

Toulon and Clermont face tricky ties this weekend as the Top 14's dominant duo look to conserve energy ahead of next weekend's European Cup semi-finals.

Highlanders' coach, Jamie Joseph made six changes to the starting team that will face the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.

Sale Sharks might have secured their Premiership safety ahead of a trip to Northampton Saints but Kiwi Dan Braid doesn't want anyone taking their foot off the gas.

Springbok utility back Francois Hougaard will not rush back and risk aggravating an ankle injury.

Tim Streather, Nottingham's record try-scorer, will join Saracens from the start of the 2013/14 season.

London Irish have landed the signatures of Nottingham front five forwards Matt Parr and Nic Rouse on two-year deals.

London Irish prop Max Lahiff will join the Melbourne Rebels at the end of the season.

Fijian international Sireli Naqelevuki has committed his future to Exeter Chiefs.

Pole position in the South African Conference will be on the line when the Sharks welcome the Cheetahs to Kings Park on Saturday evening.

It was all change yet again at the top of the Pro12 table following Round 20, with Ulster retaking the top position, whilst Glasgow Warriors slipped to third.

The Premier Interschools kicks off the 2013 season in Johannesburg when Jeppe and KES renew their wholesome rivalry.

Kurtley Beale isn't expected to return for the Melbourne Rebels for at least another three weeks, while he undergoes counseling for alcohol-related issues.

Attempts to enforce a booze ban at the outer fields of the Kings Park stadium in Durban has been discarded.

A New Zealand bouncer who leaked CCTV footage of former England centre Mike Tindall's drunken antics during the 2011 World Cup was convicted of stealing the video.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder's usually calm demeanour has changed dramatically this week.

Noord Kaap skipper Lehan Muller knows his side will have to be at their best if they are to beat Diamantveld in their Kimberley derby this weekend.

The weekend is full of Super Rugby action with two matches on Friday and four derbies on Saturday. Catch all the action LIVE right here.

The Bulls will have to be very patient if they are to break down the Southern Kings in their all-South African Super Rugby derby on Saturday.

Sharks coach John Plumtree has dropped Ryan Kankowski amongst a number of changes for the clash with the Cheetahs in Durban on Saturday.

Bulls flank Dewald Potgieter was ruled out of Saturday's all-South African Super Rugby clash with the Kings.

Western Force coach Michael Foley has made several changes to his team to the face the Hurricanes in a Super Rugby encounter in Wellington on Friday.

Veteran flank George Smith has taken a giant leap closer to a Wallaby recall, after an agreement with his Japanese club.

All Black hooker Dane Coles has been ruled out of the Hurricanes Super Rugby encounter with the Western Force on Friday.

The Brumbies made two changes to their starting side which will face the Reds in a crucial Rod Macqueen Cup Super Rugby encounter on Saturday.

Reds wing Digby Ioane will make his return from injury in Saturday's crucial Super Rugby encounter with the Brumbies in Brisbane.

The 10th round of Super Rugby will get underway on Friday with two trans-Tasman clashes on either side of the ditch.

The International Rugby Board has provided clarification regarding the membership application status of the Cyprus Rugby Federation.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer will have just one more chance to mold his team into a unit before the first Test of the year.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to the starting XV for Saturday’s derby against the Highlanders in Christchurch.

Brumbies coach Jake White is expecting a fierce encounter when his young side clashes with the inform Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.

Wasps wing Tom Varndell will reach the milestone of 100 appearances for the club against Exeter Chiefs at Adams Park this weekend.

Michael Tagicakibau will rejoin Saracens at the start of the 2013/14 season.

Worcester Warriors have appointed Dean Ryan as Director of Rugby following the departure of head coach Richard Hill.

Worcester centre Josh Matavesi will miss the final two games of the season after being banned for a high tackle.

Worcester Warriors have confirmed that Richard Hill has left his role as head coach at Sixways with immediate effect.

The Cheetahs hope to re-affirm their position as play-off candidates when they travel to Durban to take on the Sharks on Saturday.

The South African Under-20 training squad suffered a 42-26 loss to their Argentinian counterparts despite a resiliant comeback after half-time in Corrientes on Tuesday.

It's the second week of schools fixtures drawn up by  Western Province Schools.

The Diamantveld captain might be slightly inexperienced at first XV level, but what he loses in that department he makes up in dogged determination.

Bulls head coach Frans Ludeke was a glaring omission when the side was named for their Super Rugby clash against the Kings in PE on Saturday.

Police have dropped an assault charge against Australian fullback Kurtley Beale after he reached an agreement through mediation with his victim.

The Cheetahs have made just one change for their trip to Durban and a Super Rugby encounter with the Sharks on Saturday.

It's a big day in Kimberley this Saturday - an FNB Classic Clash between rivals Diamantveld and Noord-Kaap.

After announcing his retirement from rugby Deon Carstens has to find something else to occupy his time.

It's the penultimate round of the Vodacom Cup pool phase and 14 of the 16 teams in action can still make the quarterfinals.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke named a unchanged starting XV to face the Southern Kings in their first ever Super Rugby clash in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Wales star Jamie Roberts could prove doubly useful in changing rooms from now on, after revealing that he has qualified as a doctor.

The Chiefs have made a number of changes for their  Super Rugby clash with the Waratahs in Sydney, most notably the exclusion of the in form Gareth Anscombe.

Northern Suburbs wing Cam Crawford will make his Super Rugby debut for the Waratahs against the Chiefs in Sydney on Friday.

Jack Lam will make his first start at openside flank, following an ACL reconstruction last year.

One of the worst-kept secrets in Australia has been confirmed. Wallaby and Waratahs wing Drew Mitchell will move to French club Toulon later this year.

This is the first Schools Top 20 of 2013, and let us say something that we said first 15 years ago when we did the first one.

The return of first-choice captain Luke Watson highlights one of the strengths and internal driving forces in the Southern Kings set-up - depth.

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is in no danger of being sacked despite his team's dreadful start to the Super Rugby tournament.

Brumbies coach Jake White says Reds Director of Coaching Ewen McKenzie is the favourite to become the next Wallaby coach.

Supporters will no longer be allowed to drink alcohol on Kings Park’s outer fields.

Wales have confirmed that they will kick off their November Test series with a clash against the Springboks.

George Smith is available for selection against the B&I Lions after reportedly being granted an extension to see out the season with the Brumbies.

The Junior Springboks will begin their Junior World Championship title defence in France by taking on the USA.  

England and France will face off in the opening match of the 2014 Six Nations championship, organisers revealed on Tuesday.

Welsh tighthead prop Aaron Jarvis has signed a new three-year contract with Ospreys to become the 11th player to have committed their future to the region

Southern Kings captain Luke Watson is back in the starting line-up for their Super Rugby clash with the Bulls in Port Elizabeth on Saturday after a lengthy layoff through injury.

World Cup winning flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson has signed a one-year contract extension with his French Top14 club Toulon.

The Chiefs head into their clash with the Waratahs in Sydney under the cloud of a horrendous record in the New South Wales city.

On Saturday Volkskool hosted Burgersdorp in Graaff-Reinet, the Gem of the Karroo, a happy occasion especially for Volkskool who won all but one of the five matches.

The appointment of World Cup-winning former Bok captain John Smit as CEO is more than just getting back an icon, it will push the Sharks in a new direction.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has no limit to the number of foreign-based players he may select, but those in Japan will not play for the Boks.

With the emotion and glitter of their Diamond Jubilee beginning to subside, the Bulls will look to replicate the intensity of last week's win nine more times.

Wallaby and Waratahs wing Drew Mitchell is set to leave Australia to pursue a career at French club Toulon later this year.

Sharks assistant coach Grant Bashford is adamant that his team knows how to beat the Cheetahs when they face them in Durban on Saturday.

The people who invaded the nib Stadium during the Force's match against the Crusaders have been banned from the venue and charged.

Chairman of relegation-bound Premiership club London Welsh Bleddyn Phillips has issued a statement lamenting the impact of a player eligibility scandal on their season.

Bok coach Heyneke Meyer has a five-point plan he believes will ensure South Africa obtains the No.1 ranking in the world.

Play-offs are getting closer in Europe with all the extra tension that goes with that - at the top and at the bottom of tables. That makes referees sharper as well.

Springbok and Stormers prop Deon Carstens has been forced to retire due to an ongoing back injury.

The Bulls have dismissed talk of loose forward Arno Botha leaving the Super Rugby franchise at the end of the season. 

Melbourne Rebels star James O'Connor has expressed his desire to fill the Wallaby flyhalf berth against the British and Irish Lions.

Ireland will conclude their three-match November Test series with a Sunday fixture against the world champion All Blacks.

Blues coach John Kirwan has tipped Steven Luatua for All Black honours after the flank played a starring role in the 28-6 win over the Hurricanes.

British soldiers fighting in Afghanistan are planning to play Harlequins in the highest rugby match in the world.

Melbourne Rebels coach Damien Hill has been asked to re-apply for his position with his contract up at the end of the season.