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Stormers captain Jean de Villiers scoffed at suggestions that his team is still a dour, defensive-orientated outfit.

London Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young insists he will be thrusting his international stars straight back into Premiership action this weekend as they pursue a place in the top four.

Wallabies and NSW Waratahs back Adam Ashley-Cooper has re-signed to stay in Australia until after the 2015 World Cup.

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has restored his successful combinations for Sunday's clash with the Waratahs in Sydney.

Rob Horne will start at inside centre on Sunday, as the Waratahs host the Blues at Allianz Stadium.

By front row forward standards he is still a 'rookie', but 23-year-old Trevor Ntando Nyakane is beginning to show real promise.

Ospreys have confirmed that young wing Tom Grabham has signed a new contract with the region.

At the Nwu-Puk-Rugbyinstituut Skole Skouspel in Potchefstroom on Thursday, 21 March 2013, Women's Day, Garsfontein of Pretoria had a big win over Glenwood of Durban.

Ofa Fainga’anuku is to join Worcester Warriors from next season after agreeing a deal to move to Sixways from Pro12 club Glasgow Warriors.

Sale Sharks on Thursday announced the signing of Tom Arscott from London Welsh.

Playing in the Grahamstown heat at the Graeme College Rugby Day Nico Malan of Humansdorp beat Dale College of King William's Town 28-16 after leading 14-8 at half-time.

With just five rounds left to decide which teams will contest the play-offs, there is a new leader of the Pro12 with Glasgow Warriors taking over the mantle from Ulster.

The Stormers will look to solve Super Rugby’s Rubik's Cube when they play host to Jake White’s unbeaten Brumbies at Newlands on Saturday.

The boardroom dramas may have been a big distraction, but Kings coach Matt Sexton is confident his charges will remain focussed.

At Graeme College's Rugby Day, Hoërskool Die Brandwag of Uitenhage beat Queen’s College from Queenstown by just two points

 Hoërskool Waterkloof of Pretoria, always one of South Africa's top rugby schools, has a busy fixture list for 2013.

Brumbies coach Jake White is keen for his team to capitalise on their sky-high confidence levels when they face the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

Super Rugby returns in full force this weekend with seven matches spread from Friday to Sunday. Catch it all LIVE right here.

Former B&I Lions coach Ian McGeechan has urged current mentor Warren Gatland to select players primarily on form, rather than their reputation.

The All Blacks' star flyhalf Dan Carter revealed Thursday that he will miss the Crusaders' upcoming trip to South Africa so he can attend the birth of his first child.

Jake White has made just two changes to the Brumbies team which will face the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee remains hopeful that Springbok flyhalf Peter Grant will recover in time to be considered for their Australasian tour.

The Southern Kings will have their fourth captain in four games when Schalk Ferreira leads the Port Elizabeth-based side against the Crusaders on Saturday.

Bizsport has made known its fixtures for its Easter Festival which is being hosted this year by Glenwood High School in Durban.

Sydney University and National Academy lock Will Skelton has joined the Waratahs.

Western Force captain Matt Hodgson and lock Sam Wykes are in line to return from injury when the Western Force christens the new nib Stadium.

Reds and Wallabies captain James Horwill will make his long-awaited return from injury in Saturday's crucial Round Six Super Rugby match.

Less than a year ago he was still playing in the Varsity Cup competition, but Saturday Grant Hattingh will line up against a Wallaby captain.

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has turned to veteran All Black Brad Thorn for inspiration.

South Africa will look to break their Hong Kong duck, when the biggest tournament on the IRB Sevens World Series takes place at the weekend.

The Ospreys have confirmed that Tom Isaacs has become the latest player to sign a new deal with the region.

Long-serving lock Craig Gillies will continue his record-breaking career at Sixways after agreeing a new contract at Worcester Warriors.

Two-time B&I Lions captain Martin Johnson has said Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones could skipper the combined side on their tour of Australia.

French clubs fired back at criticism labelling them as the main reason France performed so badly in the recently-concluded Six Nations.

All Black great Tana Umaga said he was as surprised as anyone and worried after his cousin Jerry Collins was arrested in Japan.

The first five rounds of Super Rugby this season have been very competitive, and there are some more tough calls to make this week.

Zac Guildford will make his Super Rugby return for the Crusaders against newcomers the Southern Kings at AMI Stadium on Saturday.

Leinster utility back Isa Nacewa will leave the province at the end of the season and retire from professional rugby due to family reasons.

Bath have confirmed the signing of England and London Irish centre Jonathan Joseph.

Wallaby veteran George Smith says he has proved to himself he belongs in top-flight rugby after making a surprise return to the Brumbies.

We bring a collection of the week's best quotes!

Former All Black captain Tana Umaga said he'd made peace with Brian O'Driscoll over his infamous 2005 B&I Lions tour spear tackle.

Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll was given a three-week ban Wednesday for stamping on Italy's Simone Favaro.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee believes the experience of players like Juan de Jongh and Dewaldt Duvenage is needed against the table-topping Brumbies.

Western Province will be a looking to get their Vodacom Cup campaign back on track when they travel to Port Elizabeth to face the EP Kings on Friday evening.

The Southern Kings have backed down in their stand-off with the South African Rugby Union over the use of foreign players.

John Plumtree has wielded his axe and Springbok Francois Steyn seems to be the major casualty ahead of the Sharks clash with the Rebels in Durban on Saturday.

Springbok centre Juan de Jongh's return provides the Stormers with more depth heading into their clash with the Brumbies in Cape Town on Saturday.

The Melbourne Rebels will be boosted by the returns of captain Gareth Delve and wing Cooper Vuna for their clash against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Saturday 16 March marked the beginning of the 2013 rugby season for St Benedict’s College as they travelled to Pretoria for the first fixture against St Alban's College who won by a point, 26-25.

Piet van Deventer, Springbok flank on the 1969-70 tour, died over the weekend. He was 66.

Injuries to Johan Goosen and Frans Viljoen has forced Naka Drotske to make two changes to the Cheetahs matchday 22 for their clash with the Force in Perth on Saturday.

England's Graham Rowntree is to seek "clarification" from the IRB regarding the performance of referee Steve Walsh in last Saturday's 3-30 defeat by Wales.

Injuries and rotation played a major role in Bulls coach Frans Ludeke’s call to name an almost new side for Saturday’s Super Rugby clash against the Reds.

Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis is confident he will return from a lengthy injury layoff by the end of next month.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has made several changes to his team to play the Highlanders in their Super Rugby encounter.

Veteran Wallaby prop Sekope Kepu has re-signed with Australia and the Waratahs, keeping alive his dream of playing against the British and Irish Lions.

London Welsh's appeal against a five-point deduction for fielding an ineligible player will be heard on Thursday.

Stade Francais' Argentinian playmaker Felipe Contepomi is to end his club career at the end of this season.

Ireland scrumhalf Peter Stringer will remain with Bath for the remainder of the current season.

Ulster wing Andrew Trimble has signed a new national contract with the Ireland Rugby Football Union which will see him remain at Ravenhill until 2015.

Graeme College turns 140 this year and on Thursday, Human Rights Day, it will have lots of friends to a rugby party at the school in Grahamstown.

England coach Stuart Lancaster is looking to his side's tour of Argentina and the B&I Lions series to find out more about the composure of his players.

The Southern Kings have hit back at SARU in their long-standing dispute over the Port Elizabeth-based team's use of foreign imports.

Maritzburg College, KwaZulu Natal’s oldest boys' school, is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2013 and just one exciting aspect of the celebration is the 150th Winter Sports Festival.

Sharks' coach John Plumtree has defended struggling centre Frans Steyn after his indifferent start to the Super Rugby competition.  

In the 2nd XV match at Kearsney on Saturday, Glenwood won 13-9. It was not easy.

The Ospreys are delighted to announce that Duncan Jones has signed a new two-year contract with the club that will see the player at Ospreys until the end of the 2014/15 campaign.

Bath lock Dave Attwood and tighthead prop David Wilson have both extended their contracts with the English Premiership club.

Kingsway High School on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal, has a famous international player and on Friday, 12 March 2013, the current Kingsway 1st XV went off the Kings Park to meet him.

The Southern Kings could face being kicked out of Super Rugby if they continue to breach the South African Rugby Union's foreign policy.

One-time All Black flyhalf Mike Delany has answered the call of Top 14 outfit Clermont to join up as cover for the injured Julien Farnoux.

Two-time Lions tourist and five-time coach Sir Ian McGeechan has suggested that Sam Warburton is the right man to lead the British & Irish Lions.

The European Rugby Cup, which organises the Heineken Cup and the Amlin Challenge Cup has announced the match officials for the quarterfinals of the Heineken Cup over the weekend of 6-7 April 2013.

Some schools send in the results of their other teams, not just the 1st XV. We have some here.

We have three short match reports from last Saturday

Chiefs flyhalf Aaron Cruden remains in doubt as to whether he will take up the place-kicking duties when the Chiefs play the Highlanders this weekend.

Muir College of Uitenhage, one of South Africa's oldest schools, has a keen rugby tradition and a strong fixture list for 2013.

Nico Malan of Humansdorp, one of South Africa's top rugby schools, plays 20 matches this season, 13 of them away.

The Ebersohn twins, Sias and Robert, go head-to-head for the first time on Saturday. Jan de Koning chats to Hawies Fourie about the momentous occasion.

After receiving a rugby lesson on Saturday from the Brumbies, Sharks assistant coach Grant Bashford says the team is hoping to restore calm to Kings Park.

Worcester Warriors flank Richard De Carpentier is set to add an edge to his back row skills after being named in the England Sevens squad.  

The Waratahs have suffered a blow with the news that injury-prone playmaker Berrick Barnes will undergo thumb surgery, ruling him out for six weeks.

Megapro have drawn up their list of matches for 2013 - all top matches, all to be shown on television.

Megapro have drawn up their list of matches for 2013 - all top matches, all to be shown on television.

Megapro have drawn up their list of matches for 2013 - all top matches, all to be shown on television.

The Springboks will play their first two matches of the 2013 Rugby Championship against Argentina before travelling to Australasia.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee expects the physicality of Saturday's clash with the Brumbies to match that of a traditional South African derby.

The ninth modern Schools Day was held at Newlands on Monday, 18 March.

Sevens are back in action this week as rugby catches its breath after the end of the Six Nations and that breath-taking surprise in Cardiff.

The NMMU Madibaz made history when they qualified for their first-ever Varsity Cup semifinal by beating defending champs UP-Tuks 13-7 in Port Elizabeth.

The outspoken President of Top 14 leaders Toulon on Monday blasted the French Rugby Federation, saying they should be paying the wages of Frederic Michalak.

Reds Director of Coaching Ewen McKenzie is set to launch a serious challenge to replace Robbie Deans as the Wallaby coach next year.

The Stormers are sweating over the fitness of flyhalf Peter Grant ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby encounter against the Brumbies at Newlands.

Irish great Brian O'Driscoll was on Monday cited for stamping on Simone Favaro in Ireland's 15-22 Six Nations defeat to Italy.

Fifteen players have been shortlisted for the Six Nations Player of the Championship.

Jake White is heading towards what will be a world first.

Animals are still running wild in our famous weekly selection, with pace and skill being rewarded yet again.

The University of Pretoria moved to dismiss the notion that they 'deliberately cheated' in the Varsity Cup this year.

Springbok Johan Goosen will undergo surgery again, after injuring his knee in a freak training ground accident.

South African Under-20 lock Paul Willemse is heading to Brisbane to join the Bulls ahead of their Super Rugby crunch match with the Reds.

The Sharks will be sweating over the fitness of veteran Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis, but coach John Plumtree feels their pride is hurting more.

The Reds are sweating over the fitness of star flank Liam Gill, but veteran lock James Horwill looks set to return to face the Bulls in a crunch match.

The annual Glenwood Under-13 Rugby Festival will kick off on Thursday, 21 March 2013 at Glenwood.

Unwanted at the start of the season and 'loaned' to the Hurricanes just a week ago, hooker Jason Rutledge has become one of two veterans recalled by the Highlanders.

In what will go down as one of the best games of the 2013 KwaZulu-Natal school rugby season, home team Kearsney College once again relied on a late try to seal victory against Glenwood, winning 26-25 and making it a second win in a row against Glenwood.

Affies took 25 teams from Pretoria down to Kimberley to play against seven opponents.

Twelve teams took part in the Rugby 10s Tournament at Rondebosch Boys' High and the home school won, beating neighbours Bishops in the Final.

Springbok Heinrich Brussow is set to start his first match in almost six months, when the Cheetahs play the Force in Perth on Saturday.

France and Toulon utility back Frederic Michalak faces at least three weeks on the sidelines with a dislocated shoulder.

Wales are set to be the dominant nation when coach Warren Gatland announces his squad next month for the B&I Lions tour.

Sharks coach John Plumtree says his team was left "embarrassed and hurt" after being stunned in a 10-29 defeat to the Brumbies.

Cricket, it seems, is a thing of the past in most South African schools and rugby is well on the go with some big results all over the country.

Only two teams retained 100 percent records after the opening two rounds of the Vodacom Cup, while a further three can boast of being unbeaten.

All Blacks loose forward Jerry Collins has been arrested in Japan on charges of illegally carrying a kitchen knife.

The eight qualifiers for the Community Cup Easter Championships were confirmed after a pulsating final weekend of pool action.

The Southern Kings may be in hot water with the South African Rugby Union, after they pushed the foreign envelope once too often.

The French team has soul and spirit despite a disastrous Six Nations campaign that saw them land the wooden spoon for the first time since 1999.

England coach Stuart Lancaster insisted his youthful side would learn from a record-breaking 3-30 loss to Wales.

Italian coach Jacques Brunel insisted his side have plenty to do if they are to become a true force to be reckoned with.

Scotland must progress from being a side that gets close to beating top teams into becoming actual winners, their interim coach Scott Johnson insisted.

Rob Howley forecast several Wales players would be returning to Australia with the British and Irish Lions after they retained their Six Nations title.

Every single team will have something to play for in the final round of the league phase of the 2013 FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International.

The Brumbies' World Cup-winning former Springbok coach Jake White had plenty to be happy about, most of all a record-breaking win.

Crusaders front row forward Ben Funnell has been suspended for one week for an act of foul play.

France landed the dreaded wooden spoon despite beating Scotland 23-16 at the Stade de France in their final Six Nations match.

Brumbies flyhalf Matt Toomua has been issued with an off-field yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Patrick Lambie on Saturday.

Crusaders hooker Ben Funnell has been cited for a dangerous tackle on Bulls utility forward Grant Hattingh in Christchurch on Saturday.

The Lions scored eight tries on their way to a comfortable 56-24 victory over French Top14 club Mont de Marsan at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Wales thrashed England by a record-breaking 30-3 at the Millennium Stadium to retain the Six Nations title and deny the visitors a Grand Slam.

The Brumbies scored four first-half tries to cruise to a comfortable 29-10 victory over the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Italy beat Ireland for the first time in the Six Nations as the Azzurri triumphed 22-15 in the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

The Bulls received a further blow after their loss to the Crusaders with the news that three of their Springboks are heading home.

Reds boss Ewan McKenzie refused to make any excuses for his team's limp display against the Force, admitting that they were simply outplayed.  

The Force showed great character to record a hard-fought 19-12 victory over a sloppy Reds team in Brisbane on Saturday.

The Force showed great character to record a hard-fought 19-12 victory over a sloppy Reds team in Brisbane on Saturday.

The Force showed great character to record a hard-fought 19-12 victory over a sloppy Reds team in Brisbane on Saturday.

The Force showed great character to record a hard-fought 19-12 victory over a sloppy Reds team in Brisbane on Saturday.

The Force showed great character to record a hard-fought 19-12 victory over a sloppy Reds team in Brisbane on Saturday.

The Southern Kings will leave on Sunday for the overseas leg of their Super Rugby campaign without injured captain Luke Watson.

The Crusaders got their season going with a convincing 41-19 bonus-point victory over the Bulls in Christchurch on Saturday.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika is hoping that new scrumhalf Nick Phipps will help his team play a more attacking brand of rugby.  

The Kings continued to defy pre-match predictions when they made the defending-champion Chiefs work hard for a 35-24 Super Rugby win.

Defence coach Antony Foley paid a warm tribute to Brian O'Driscoll on Friday as speculation continued that Ireland's captain is about to end his impressive career.

A high-performing South African student will receive a chance to study in Australia under the Jake White Scholarship.

Phil Dowson has become the latest player to put his pen to paper on a new contract to stay at the Northampton Saints.

Italy prop Andrea Lo Cicero said on Friday the Six Nations game against Ireland will be his last for the Azzurri.

The Waratahs will be sweating over the injury of Wallaby utility back Berrick Barnes, following their one-point (26-27) loss to the Cheetahs.

London Wasps have swooped to add power to their pack for next season with the signings of Nathan Hughes and Rory Pitman.

The Hurricanes defeated the Highlanders 23-19 to consign the Super Rugby cellar-dwellers to their third straight defeat in Dunedin on Friday.

Ospreys lock Ian Gough has called on supporters to make the Liberty Stadium rock with noise and passion as the men in black chase a top four place.

France centre Florian Fritz was on Friday ruled out of his country's final Six Nations match with Scotland at the Stade de France on Saturday.

Andy Fenby will leave the Scarlets at the end of this season after four years at the region to join English club London Irish.

We bring you five of the most famous encounters between Wales and England!

Australian coach Michael O'Connor made two changes to his squad for the Hong Kong and Tokyo legs of the IRB Sevens World Series.

Rugby365 received the following query about sets of brothers in scxhool teams.

France are hoping to avoid the wooden spoon for the first time since 1999 when they face the Scots in Paris on Sunday.

In a top KwaZulu Natal match on Saturday, Glenwood go up to Kearney College at Botha's Hill.

What a wonderful week to be in Rome! The Irish have always enjoyed their happy visits to the Eternal City but this time it is bound to be more special.

The Cheetahs kept the first part of their Australian dream tour alive, beating the Waratahs 27-26 in Sydney on Friday.

This week saw the start of the winter sport seasons and there is a typical buzz of excitement and expectation around the campus. The rugby boys are straight into action this weekend when they travel down to take on HTS Daniël Pienaar in Uitenhage.

The Hurricanes handed the Highlanders their third consecutive home defeat when they secured a tight 23-19 victory in Dunedin on Friday.

Veteran Springbok lock Andries Bekker has become the latest South African to head abroad.

Wing Patrick Dellit returns from injury while flank Chris Alcock has been promoted from the bench for the Western Force's clash against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.

Wallaby David Pocock was ruled out for nine months following knee surgery in a shattering blow for the key flank and former Australian captain.

History awaits the winner of Saturday's climax to the Six Nations as Wales and Grand Slam-seeking England battle for Northern Hemisphere supremacy.

Krugersdorp High School will be holding its 10th Eastern Rugby Festival this Easter.

Two of the three unbeaten teams in this year’s Super Rugby tournament will collide when the Sharks host the Brumbies in Durban on Saturday.

Sharks coach John Plumtree raised the stakes ahead of his team's crunch encounter with Super Rugby pace-setters the Brumbies on Saturday.

The Lions set off on the next part of a six-month journey to regain their Super Rugby status when they host struggling French outfit Mont-de-Marsan in Johannesburg on Saturday.

London Irish have bolstered their back row options for next season with the signing of Blair Cowan from Worcester Warriors on a three-year deal.  

Soane Tonga’uiha has ended speculation about his future by confirming his departure from Northampton Saints at the end of the 2012/13 season.

Bookmakers are still offering generous odds on the Kings, but Alan Solomons believe they have already done enough to deserve more respect.

Brian O'Driscoll was named Thursday in the Ireland side to take on Italy in their Six Nations closer in Rome on Saturday .

Italy coach Jacques Brunel made three changes ahead of Saturday's final Six Nations clash against Ireland at the Olympic Stadium.

Gethin Jenkins returns from injury to lead Wales against England in the Six Nations decider in Cardiff on Saturday.

The Cheetahs are busy adding a steely defensive resolve to their attacking flair, which could make them genuine contenders.

With the final round of the Six Nations and a full weekend of Super Rugby there is plenty of rugby on offer. Catch it all LIVE right here.

The Springbok squad for the Hong Kong and Tokyo legs of the IRB Sevens World Series shows three changes.

Two eliminators and a host of permutations make for an intriguing final weekend of Community Cup action this Saturday.

South African born flank Antonie Claassen will get his first start for France in their final Six Nations match against Scotland at the Stade de France on Saturday.

Scott Sio will make his first career start at loosehead prop in Durban on Saturday, when the Brumbies take on the Sharks.

Flyhalf Owen Farrell returns to the England starting line-up for Saturday's Six Nations title decider against Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has made several changes to his team, including a revised backline, to take on French outfit Mont de Marsan.

The New Zealand team will travel without legendary coach Gordon Tietjens ahead of the Hong Kong leg of the IRB Sevens World Series.

The Sharks have been boosted by the return of captain Keegan Daniel for their clash with the Brumbies in Durban on Saturday.

Queensland Reds scrumhalf Will Genia will make his return from injury, but forward Radike Samo will miss the encounter with the Western Force in Brisbane.

Injury-prone All Black flyhalf Colin Slade makes his long awaited return to the Highlanders starting XV when they play the Hurricanes.

They may be winless this season, but Bulls captain Pierre Spies still rates the Crusaders a bigger threat than the Blues.

There will be three matches played in three different countries on Friday, and we are calling three away wins.

Kenya have dropped top try-scorer Collins Injera and called up teenage wing Billy Odhiambo for this month's Hong Kong and Japan Sevens.

The New Zealand Rugby Union has decided to reinstate Zac Guildford to professional rugby and the Crusaders.

Co-captain Liam Messam is to become the first Chiefs player to play 100 Super Rugby matches when the Chiefs play the Southern Kings on Friday.

Waratahs captain Dave Dennis expects a tough encounter against the Cheetahs in Sydney on Friday.

Paarl Boys’ High withstood a determined late burst by visitors San Isidro from Argentina to run out relatively comfortable 38-20 winners on a blazing hot Paarl summer afternoon at Brug Street on Monday 11 March 2013.

Western Province host the Sharks XV in an exciting clash on Saturday, while the North West town of Orkney will also see some Vodacom Cup action this weekend.

We bring you some of the best Six Nations quotes.

Springbok brothers Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis will meet with French agents, but they are not very keen to move abroad.

The Wartburg Kirchdorf School in the midlands of KwaZulu Natal has chosen its keen rugby side for 2013.

Springbok and Stormers loose forward Schalk Burger's return to  the game has, once again, been  delayed due to an injury.

France have got to stop asking questions of themselves and start thinking positively, according to centre Mathieu Bastareaud.

Affies head South to Kimberley to play Diamantveld on Saturday.

Assistant coach Andy Farrell says England have proved in recent months that they have what it takes to prevail against Wales.

Stormers Coach Allister Coetzee  believes his side is shifting the perceptions of the Stormers as a dour outfit after their win against the Chiefs in Cape Town.

Grant Gilchrist, the 22-year-old Edinburgh lock, will win his first cap for Scotland in Saturday's final Six Nations Championship match against France in Paris.

Former Baby Bok Sias Ebersohn may have impressed in his Force debut, but he is not the saviour that will lead them out of the Super Rugby wilderness.

Coenie Oosthuizen is known for his ball-carrying, but the Springbok prop has the skills normally associated with an openside flank.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské on Wednesday named an unchanged team to face the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday.

Berrick Barnes will make his first appearance of the Super Rugby season on Friday, when the Waratahs host the Cheetahs at Allianz Stadium.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has made only one change to the team to face the Bulls in a Super Rugby showdown in Christchurch on Saturday.

Utility back Jürgen Visser will start on the wing for the Bulls in their Super Rugby clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.

Kings boss Alan Solomons told Jan de Koning that his team wants to do a lot more than just defend - which they are doing with great gusto.

The match with most ball-in-play time was the Varsity Cup match between the University of Johannesburg and Tukkies.

England centre Jamie Noon is to retire at the end of the season, his French club Brive announced on Tuesday.

Gloucester hooker Darren Dawidiuk has been suspended for six weeks for a tip-tackle on Bath lock Dave Attwood.

Super Rugby newcomers the Southern Kings are welcoming the challenge of testing themselves against the defending champion Chiefs on Friday.

Dropped France centre Maxime Mermoz on Tuesday insisted that he had not fallen out with coach Philippe Saint-Andre.

Bath on Tuesday confirmed that back row Ben Skirving will be leaving the club at the end of the season to join Bristol.

Scotland lock Richie Gray's hopes of making the B&I Lions tour are in the balance as he will be sidelined for eight weeks with a hamstring injury.

Ben May returns to the Hurricanes starting line-up for the match against the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Friday.

Sharks prop Jannie du Plessis has praised the work former Springbok World Cup-winning coach Jake White has done at the Brumbies.

The new Durban Schools 20 minute a side KwaZulu Natal Top Schools Rugby Festival was a great experience and truly a hit for everyone.

Eastern Province Rugby has responded to a video of fans fighting in the stands during the match between the Sharks and the Kings on Saturday.

Rebels key scrumhalf Nick Phipps is making the move to the Waratahs for the next two years it has been confirmed by the Australian Rugby Union (ARU).

Wales captain Ryan Jones has been ruled out of the Six Nations title decider against England on Saturday because of a broken bone in his right shoulder.

Aiming to create a sense of continuity, the Southern Kings have named an unchanged line-up for their Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Sharks flanks Jacques Botes and Jean Deysel have both been ruled out for up to four weeks, but Keegan Daniel may return to face the Brumbies this weekend.

SANZAR has announced the match officials for Rounds 4-8, which takes the competitions to 6 April 2013.

Bulls flank Dewald Potgieter has been declared fit for the clash with the Crusaders on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury.

The Cheetahs, fresh from their impressive demolition of the Highlanders last week, are aiming for a first-ever Australian whitewash.

The Sharks are using the build-up to the Brumbies game this weekend as an opportunity to take a good, hard look at what is going on at the Shark Tank.

It's the last round of the Six Nations, which either England or Wales will win.

The Cheetahs' victory over the Highlanders produced a few interesting statistics.

The Lions may be without a couple of key players when they resume their Challenge Series against the first of their French rivals, Mont de Marsan, on Saturday.

England fullback Alex Goode said his side must be more "ruthless and clinical" if they are to beat Wales and claim their first Six Nations Grand Slam in a decade.

Reds and Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia will captain the Reds in his highly-anticipated return against the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium this weekend.  

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has stuck with the same squad from the 13-13 draw with Ireland for Saturday's final Six Nations clash with Scotland at the Stade de France.  

Ireland have delayed their team announcement for Saturday's clash with Italy by 48 hours as they struggle with an injury crisis.

England flyhalf Owen Farrell is expected to return for England's Six Nations clash with Wales at the Millennium Stadium, but No.8 Ben Morgan is still injured.

The defending champion Chiefs were forced to call up some reinforcements for the second leg of their South African tour.

The unbeaten Maties have guaranteed themselves top spot on the Varsity Cup standings, whilst an intense battle rages on for second place.

Springbok stalwart Heinrich Brüssow is set for another week on the Cheetahs bench, when they travel to Sydney to face the Waratahs.

Kings utility back Michael Killian will be out of action for an additional four weeks, after having re-fractured his arm last week.

Veteran Springbok and Stormers wing Bryan Habana may well spend the next 10 weeks on the sidelines, but he won't require surgery.

It is not surprising that South African teams dominate our famous weekly selection, given their impressive form at the weekend.

Rapport newspaper reports on its investigation into the use of banned substances for performance enhancement, and points some frightening finds.

Blues head coach John Kirwan was quick to take responsibility for what he labelled the "worst performance" of the season.

The season is not yet fully under way but still results are coming in.

England coach Stuart Lancaster hopes the shock of a scrappy 18-11 win over Italy will work in his side's favour.

Wales' Jamie Roberts is well aware of what's at stake when they face Grand Slam-chasing England in a Six Nations title decider.

The Reds dropped Wallaby wing Digby Ioane from this weekend's Super Rugby match against Western Force following an incident at a pub in Melbourne.

Western Province Schools will be holding their ninth Newlands Rugby Day on Monday, 18 March 2013.

Stormers captain Jean de Villiers praised the enthusiastic support of the ‘Newlands faithful’ after Saturday's win over the Chiefs.

Scotland lock Richie Gray will undergo a scan on Monday to determine the extent of the hamstring injury he sustained against Wales.

Sharkbyte cemented his place atop the rugby365 prediction challenge standings after the fourth round of Super Rugby.

The top question for Irish rugby fans on Sunday was whether talisman Brian O'Driscoll had played his last game in the green Irish shirt in Dublin.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre came out fighting on Sunday, insisting he was staying on as originally planned until the 2015 World Cup.

England continued their unbeaten run in the Six Nations but were far from convincing in their 18-11 victory over Italy at Twickenham on Sunday.

Try-less in two successive Super Rugby matches, Sharks coach John Plumtree is confident the side will improve during the competition.

As many as 10 teams could still qualify for the Community Cup play-offs following the weekend's action.

The battle for semifinal spots in the FNB Varsity Cup heats up on Monday with some key matches in the penultimate round of the regular season.

The Sharks XV top the South Section log while four Northern teams managed bonus point wins in the opening round of the Vodacom Cup.

The Hurricanes have called up Jason Rutledge to join the squad following injuries suffered in their 29-28 win over the Crusaders on Friday.

Chiefs head coach Dave Rennie believes that winning the collisions was pivotal in earning the Stormers their 36-34 win at Newlands on Saturday.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee lauded the “immense character” of his players after their 36-34 win over the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday.

The Cheetahs’ and Bulls’ heroics at the weekend could be a catalyst for a successful year for South African Super Rugby franchises abroad.

Jan de Koning looks at a widely-used custom and practice that allowed the Kings to field four 'foreigners' against the Sharks at the weekend.

Eoin Reddan added to Ireland's terrible run of injuries here on Saturday when he broke a leg in his side's 13-13 Six Nations draw with France.

Toulon romped to a bonus point victory at home to Biarritz on Saturday to consolidate their hold on the Top 14 leadership.

Ireland would be contending for the Six Nations title if they had taken their chances during the tournament.

Scotland interim head coach Scott Johnson was concerned after his side's second successive Six Nations match without a try.

Interim Wales head coach Rob Howley insisted the pressure of a home crowd would help, rather than hinder, his side when they faced England.

The Wallabies suffered a major blow for the series against the B&I Lions, with confirmation that David Pocock has been ruled out for six months.

The Bulls recorded their first ever win at Eden Park in Auckland when they beat the Blues 28-21 in an intriguing and entertaining encounter on Sunday.

Brumbies coach Jake White said his team set the benchmark for the remainder of their season against the Waratahs on Saturday.

Stormers wing Bryan Habana has torn the medial collateral ligament in his left knee and is likely to be out of rugby for 10 weeks.

France came from 3-13 down to grab a 13-all draw with Ireland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

The Sharks came away from Port Elizabeth with four points for a win, but a huge dent in their pride.

The Stormers won their first match of the season and also handed the defending champion Chiefs their first defeat of 2013.

Richard Hibbard scored his first Test try as defending Six Nations champions Wales maintained their title bid with a 28-18 victory over Scotland.

Wallaby star David Pocock, a possible captaincy candidate, is almost certain to be ruled out of the British and Irish Lions series later this year.

The Scarlets have confirmed that 21-year-old flyhalf Owen Williams will leave the region at the end of the season having signed for Leicester Tigers.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika bemoaned his team's lack of desire, following their humiliating loss to the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday.

rugby365 law guru Paul Dobson looks at a contentious incidents in the Cheetahs' win over the Highlanders

The Cheetahs entertained with their win, but the commentators were just as 'good'.

The Brumbies cemented their place at the top of the Super Rugby standings with a bonus-point (35-6) humiliation of the Waratahs on Saturday.

The Cheetahs produced the upset of the season when they beat the Highlanders 36-19 in Invercargill on Saturday.

The Hurricanes face a potential crisis at hooker, after bot Dane Coles and Motu Matu'u left the field on Friday with injuries.

Former London Welsh team manager Mike Scott has been hit with a lifetime ban from any involvement in Rugby Union.

Wayward All Blacks wing Zac Guildford has been cleared to return to club rugby in New Zealand.

There was an incident at a quick throw-in in the match in Melbourne between the Rebels and the Reds that caused eyebrows to shoot up.

John Mitchell, one of the best-known rugby coaches and analysts in the world, is helping Kingswood College of Grahamstown to prepare for the coming season.

Italian coach Jacques Brunel made seven changes, including six newcomers, in his team to face England in a Six nations encounter at Twickenham on Sunday.

The Queensland Reds recorded their third straight Super Rugby triumph, with a dominant 23-13 victory over the Melbourne Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

A convincing victory for England on Sunday against Italy will stand them in great stead to go on to win their first Grand Slam since 2003.

Mako Vunipola will make his first start for England in Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy at Twickenham Stadium.

The Reds made the Rebels pay for some sloppy play when they beat them 23-13 in an error-strewn Super Rugby encounter in Melbourne on Friday.

Scott Johnson's present and past will collide when Scotland play Wales in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday.

London Welsh said they were "shocked" after being docked five points and fined £15,000 (US$22,534) for fielding an ineligible player in the English Premiership this season.

The Hurricanes rallied late to record their first win of the season, beating the Crusaders 29-28 in a thrilling encounter in Wellington on Friday.

Blues head coach John Kirwan has made wholesale changes to his team for Sunday's clash with the Bulls at Eden Park.

France hope to ease fears of a first wooden spoon since 1957 with their first victory of the Six Nations on Saturday against Ireland.

The Welsh love the Scottish trip. Paul Dobson previews the Six Nations clash at Murrayfield.

With the euphoria of their debut win having been exchanged for reality, the Kings are  now plotting the downfall of a much bigger fish.

London Welsh were docked five points and fined £15,000 ($22,534) on Thursday for fielding an ineligible player in the Premiership this season.

Can lightning strike twice for newcomers the Southern Kings when they host the Sharks in their second Super Rugby match in Port Elizabeth on Saturday?

Deon Stegmann, one of the few openside specialists in South Africa, will be crucial to the Bulls' cause in Auckland on Sunday.

The Chiefs have made several changes for the crunch Super Rugby showdown against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

Brumbies and Wallaby utility back Pat McCabe’s return to Super Rugby suffered another setback on Thursday.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has retained Paddy Jackson at flyhalf and named two uncapped players on the bench for Saturday’s clash with France.

Steven Hunt will make his return to action as part of the Springbok Sevens EPD at the International Sevens tournament in Harare this weekend.

It’s do or die for a number of clubs in the Community Cup this Saturday as the penultimate round of pool action kicks off.

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has defended a training camp ahead of the B&I Lions tour, saying the tourists have a "huge advantage".

It is another big weekend of rugby with Super Rugby and the Six Nations on the go. We bring you all of the action LIVE.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre said that he would take any victory against Ireland - no matter what the score.

Morgan Parra and Frederic Michalak will start France's must-win match against Ireland in a Six Nations encounter this weekend.

Over the last four seasons Peter Saili's form chart has mirrored that of the Blues.

Former Baby Bok and University of Pretoria captain Zane Botha admitted that he used steroids to get "bigger and stronger".

St Andrew's College of Grahamstown may just be the first school to play football by rugby laws, way back in 1875, the year the first club, Hamiltons, was founded in South Africa.

The forecast is for blue skies, sunny and hot in Auckland on Sunday.

Henry Speight returns from injury for the Brumbies' clash with the Waratahs on Saturday, whilst George Smith starts on the bench.

Veteran All Black Andre Hore return from suspension to lead the Highlanders in their Super Rugby encounter with the Cheetahs.

Ben Volavola has forced his way into the Waratahs starting line-up for their clash with the Brumbies after some impressive performances coming off the bench.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made seven changes to his starting side to play the Blues in Auckland on Sunday.

The KwaZulu Natal Rugby Union held its first schools day at Kings Park on Wednesday, the Top Schools Rugby Festival, with 10 schools taking part.

Reds defensive linchpin Anthony Faingaa returns from injury at outside centre for Friday's Super Rugby clash against the Rebels in Melbourne.

It may still be early days in the Super Rugby season, but the pressure is already on as no team wants to get left behind.  

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee would much rather play players into form, than 'bench' them back to their best.

The Brumbies have unveiled their centenary strip that they will wear for Saturday’s game against the Waratahs.

Captaincy comes naturally for Ryan Jones, who has retained the leadership role for Saturday’s Six Nations Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Former Baby Bok and University of Pretoria captain Zane Botha has quit rugby after testing positive for a banned substance.

Versatile Connacht forward Andrew Browne has signed a new two-year contract to remain at the Sportsground.

Scotland assistant coaches Stevie Scott and Duncan Hodge were on Wednesday appointed as interim coaches of Edinburgh.

Influential Italian captain Sergio Parisse was on Wednesday cleared to face England in the Six Nations on Sunday.

All eyes will be on Polokwane on Saturday when the Limpopo Blue Bulls make their Vodacom Cup debut.

Bishops, who have such a long and rich history in the game have 19 full matches for the season. many against ancient rivals.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee named an unchanged starting XV for their first home game of the Super Rugby season.

Sharks coach John Plumtree retained the combination that started their campaign with back-to-back Super Rugby wins over the Cheetahs and Stormers.

Japan-based Springbok Jaque Fourie will make a return to international rugby when he plays for the Barbarians against the British & Irish Lions.

Andy Farrell believes England's defence is reaching world-class standard, even though they missed 21 tackles against France.

Fiji's top players should look for contracts in Australia and New Zealand rather than Europe if they want to improve their game.

All Blacks star flyhalf Dan Carter on Wednesday denied speculation he had signed a deal to play Japanese club rugby.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské is backing young Springbok flyhalf Johan Goosen to bounce back to his best soon.

London Welsh were left with an anxious wait after the outcome of a RFU competition hearing into allegations they'd fielded an ineligible player.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has resisted the temptation to rush Springbok Heinrich Brüssow straight back into his starting XV.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder made three changes to his team to face the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby encounter in Wellington on Friday.

There was speculation that referee Steve Walsh was in hot water - again - for pushing Conrad Smith of the Hurricanes out of the way, but it seems that he is not blameworthy.

Thierry Dusautoir says France must do whatever it takes to beat Ireland in their Six Nations clash in Dublin on Saturday

Exeter Chiefs coach Rob Baxter has urged his team to push on after they completed a league double over Harlequins at the weekend.

Crusaders wing Zac Guildford's playing future could be determined at a New Zealand Rugby Union disciplinary hearing on Thursday.

Readers can still enter the rugby365 Super Rugby prediction challenge to stand a chance of winning a Super Rugby jersey.

Two players will don the Hurricanes jersey for their 50th appearance in their Round Four clash with the Crusaders at Westpac Stadium on Friday.

Kings lock Steven Sykes is looking forward to playing against his former teammates when the Super Rugby newcomers face the Sharks on Saturday.

There is a healthy list of FNB Classic Clashes for 2013. There are some 50 matches all over the country.

Scrumhalf Michael Heaney has signed a new two-year deal with Ulster Rugby that will see him play at Ravenhill until at least June 2015.

Under-pressure Ireland coach Declan Kidney has named a team to play France without a starting or reserve flyhalf as he waits on the fitness of Paddy Jackson.

Loosehead prop Gethin Jenkins has been left out of Wales' team against Scotland through injury, whilst Sam Warburton and Alun-Wyn Jones return to the starting line-up.

Sharks coach John Plumtree is happy with his side’s solid start to the season but is determined that they focus solely on their clash against the Kings.

Glasgow flyhalf Duncan Weir will make his first Scotland start against Wales in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday.

With an injury cloud hanging over captain Luke Watson the Southern Kings have named Darron Nell as captain for their clash against the Sharks in Port Elizabeth this weekend.

Waratahs newcomer Ben Volavola has provided Michael Cheika with a serious selection conundrum after providing two great off-the-bench performances.

Glenwood play their second match of the season when they meet Maritzburg College in KwaZulu Natal's first schools day at Kings Park on Wednesday.

The 2013 Super Rugby season is now well underway, and SANZAR Game Manager Lyndon Bray has been happy with how the new trial with the Television Match Official has begun and how the scrums are faring.

Ospreys are looking to the future after they retained the services of talented scrumhalf Rhys Webb for next season.

London Wasps have added experienced flyhalf Andy Goode, the second-most prolific scorer in Premiership history, to their squad for next season.

Hoërskool Outeniqua of George have picked a powerful team to take part in the Easter Festival at Kearsney this year.

The return of Dewald Potgieter and Deon Stegemann could not have come at a better time as the Bulls embark on a tough tour Down Under.

The Sharks beat the Stormers 12-6 in what can only be described as a heavyweight bout as the teams went toe-to-toe for a gruelling 80 minutes.

Framesby of Port Elizabeth have a busy season ahead, starting with a match in Durban. they certainly are happy to play anybody anywhere.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is looking for "big improvements" in his team's set-piece play ahead of their encounter with the defending Super Rugby champions.

Glenwood High School of Durban beat Hoërskool Framesby of Port Elizabeth 26-24 at Kings Park on Saturday.

Rebels captain James O'Connor will start at flyhalf in place of the injured Kurtley Beale in their match against the Reds in Melbourne on Friday.  

Maxime Medard is set to make his first appearance for France in over a year in Dublin on Saturday, but says people must not expect miracles from him.

The Southern Kings may be without the services of captain Luke Watson when they make their second appearance in Super Rugby.

It's autumn in South Africa - the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness and of schools rugby. And so we already have results.

Scotland interim head coach Scott Johnson on Monday recalled Euan Murray and Alasdair Strokosch to his squad for Saturday's Six Nations showdown with Wales.

Leicester flank Tom Croft was added to England's training squad, while Owen Farrell is set to miss the encounter with Italy.

Leinster on Monday revealed the signing of flyhalf Jimmy Gopperth.

NMMU caused a major Varsity Cup upset on Monday when they downed UJ, whilst Maties continued their unbeaten run with a 37-15 victory over UCT.

Hooker Tiaan Liebenberg is back in the Stormers' selection frame, but several other Boks won't feature against the Chiefs.

Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle  was cleared to tour with the Bulls to Australasia, after a citing against him was dismissed.

It's autumn in South Africa - the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness and of schools rugby. And so we already have results.

There was good and bad news on the injury front for the Bulls, ahead of their tour to New Zealand and Australia.

Hilton College of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands will again be hosting the Independent Schools’ Under-15 Rugby Festival at Hilton on 3- 6 April 2013.

The Cheetahs' Springbok stalwart Heinrich Brüssow will make his comeback to competitive rugby after more than four months on the sidelines.

It's again a hectic weekend with lots of big rugby on both sides of the equator with lots to absorb referee interest.

Veteran Springbok flyhalf Morné Steyn feels now is the right time to head abroad, even though his improved form could revive his Springbok prospects.

Our famous weekly selection is literally black and blue - the colours of the Chiefs and Blues.

Wallaby utility back Kurtley Beale has been ruled out of Super Rugby for up to a month with a fractured hand.

Ireland's most-capped player Ronan O'Gara has been left out the Six Nations squad to face France in Dublin on Saturday.

Nic White will spend another year with the Brumbies, after extending his contract until the end of 2014 on Monday.

USA Eagles coach Mike Tolkin, who will coach the North American All Stars, has released three names of his squad that will face the Lions in April.

Blues coach John Kirwan was thrilled with Friday’s victory over the Crusaders, but believes his side can get much better.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is confident his charges will get their campaign back on track against the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday.

Three second-half tries helped Saracens pick up a 35-14 bonus point win over London Welsh and leapfrog Harlequins into top spot in the Premiership.

The Blues’ surprisingly dominant start to the season continues the recent rise of Super Rugby dark horses, writes Quintin van Jaarsveld.

Sharkbyte moved to the top of the rugby365 prediction challenge standings after the third round of Super Rugby.

Unfancied Pacaltsdorp Evergreens stole the show on a dramatic third weekend of Community Cup action.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke rated his side's performance in their win over the Force on Saturday as their ‘worst performance in the last five years.’

Sharks coach John Plumtree says their improved set-pieces and ability to handle pressure better were key to overcoming the Stormers on Saturday.

Bulls hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has been cited for alleged foul play during Saturday’s Super Rugby match against the Western Force at Loftus Versfeld.

Jonny Wilkinson said he wants to keep playing after guiding Toulon to a 35-16 win over Toulouse on Saturday.

There will be no lack of passion when Cape FNB Varsity Cup rivals FNB UCT and FNB Maties meet at the Green Mile on Monday.

Feeling unwanted in Cape Town, Demetri Catrakilis made a move many so-called pundits regarded as a 'career killer'.

Nothing could separate Munster and the Ospreys as the play-off chasing sides fought out a 13-all draw in their Pro12 outing at Thomond Park.

A late Luke Arscott try secured a first Premiership double for Exeter Chiefs over defending champions Harlequins.

The Sharks won a thrilling encounter in Durban on Saturday, beating the Stormers 12-6 in a typical South African derby.

The Bulls moved to the top of the South African conference with a 36-26 win over the Western Force in Pretoria on Saturday.

Welsh franchise Ospreys have announced the signing of Italian international scrumhalf Tito Tebaldi on a two-year contract.

The Crusaders' horror start to Super Rugby has been compounded by an injury worry.

A withering closing burst produced a second bonus-point win in as many matches for the reigning Super Rugby champions Chiefs.

Connacht flyhalf Miah Nikora has agreed terms on a new one-year contract to remain at the Sportsground.

Former Australia captain Rocky Elsom signed for French Top 14 leaders Toulon - as a replacement for Stephane Munoz.

The new Curro Sevens series for primary schools takes place on Saturday, 2 March at Curro Woodhill in Pretoria.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika spat the dummy over a refereeing decision in his team's 31-26 win over the Rebels on Friday.

The defending champion Chiefs showed their true ability as they demolished the Cheetahs 45-3 in their Super Rugby encounter in Hamilton on Saturday.

The Queensland Reds withstood relentless pressure from the Hurricanes in the final quarter of their Super Rugby match to record a gritty 18-12 victory.

The Western Force has made four changes to their starting XV to tackle the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Jonny Arr's try 12 minutes from time sealed a vital bonus-point 29-23 win for Worcester Warriors dealing London Wasps' Premiership play-off hopes a blow in the process.

Three tries in eight second-half minutes were enough for Glasgow Warriors to take advantage of Ulster's draw with Treviso - beating Cardiff Blues 29-12 to move top of the Pro12 table.

rugby365 Law guru Paul Dobson looks at a contentious moment and decision in the Blues' 34-15 win over the Crusaders on Friday.

BRU boss Francois Davids is confident the union will go from strength to strength after the election of the new Executive Committee at their AGM on Thursday.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika praised his side’s fighting spirit following their 31-26 come-from-behind win over the Rebels on Saturday.

SARU are awaiting a response from Kagiso Vantage after they had “exchanged communications” on Friday to resolve a commercial dispute.

Wales lock Ian Evans has said any verbal tricks played by former coach Scott Johnson will come as no surprise to him.

Russia are hoping its hosting of World Cup Sevens will be a "giant step" for the sport in a country where it is only just starting to arouse national interest, the Russian rugby chief said.

England flyhalf Toby Flood believes appointing national coach Stuart Lancaster as an 'interim', before making it a full-time post, benefitted the mentor.

London Irish loosehead prop Tom Smallbone has re-signed with the Premiership club for a further three years.

The Reds were fortunate to have escaped with a 18-12 win over the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby encounter in Brisbane on Friday.

The Waratahs left it till the final quarter before taking control and beating the Rebels 31-26 in their Super Rugby showdown in a wet Sydney on Friday.

The Blues again showed the influence of former All Black coach Graham Henry as they smashed the Crusaders 34-15.

And we have a winner in the Kings jersey giveaway!

The Kings have used their bye week to allow the euphoria of their debut win to fade away and create room for reality to set in.

The cynics may be ready to discard them to the scrap heap, but Bryan Habana tells Jan de Koning the Stormers are doing South African rugby a huge favour.

Some 4 500 boys and girls will take part in the 12th Hoërskool Fichardtpark's sports day on Saturday.

Ireland's hopes of having Jonathan Sexton fit in time to face France in the Six Nations in Dublin a week on Saturday are fading.

With the pre-season rust shaken off, there will be no excuses on Saturday in the last three Super Rugby games of the weekend.

Round 17 of the Pro12 kicks off with five games on Friday, with both contenders for the top spot in action.

Stephen Ferris's hopes of being selected for the B&I Lions appeared to have ended when it was revealed he faces three more months out of action.

Kenya Sevens ace Collins Injera is at a risk of being dropped after being handed a lengthy suspension failing to honour a national league match.

The prospect of Sevens becoming an Olympic sport in 2016 will attract stars from the full version of the game to the Sevens World Cup in Russia.

England flyhalf Owen Farrell was rated at only "fifty-fifty" by coach Stuart Lancaster for the match against Italy at Twickenham on March 10.

Lock forward Pascal Pape will miss the rest of France's Six Nations campaign to fully recover from a back injury.

Stormers rookie Damian de Allende’s second Super Rugby assignment on Saturday will be a significantly greater challenge than his first.

Bath second row Dominic Day admits that it is win at all costs when they welcome West Country rivals Gloucester to the Rec on Friday.

The KZNRU and The Sharks have combined with the top rugby schools in KwaZulu Natal to bring to the province a special tournament embracing schoolboy rugby, the McCarthy Toyota Top Schools Festival.

BlitzBok coach Paul Treu will accompany the South Africa Sevens EPD team to Harare for next weekend’s Zimbabwe Sevens Tournament.

The Scarlets have agreed the release of Pumas lock Tomás Vallejos from their squad to allow him to take up a fresh opportunity representing his country.

Sharks coach John Plumtree says they are not fixated on exacting revenge on the Stormers on Saturday for their Currie Cup Final loss last year.

Legendary Welsh flyhalf Stephen Jones is to hang up his boots at the end of the season.

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The race for George heats up around the country on Saturday as the Community Cup pool stages reach a make-or-break stage for a number of clubs.

The International Rugby Board on Thursday unveiled the draw for what is set to be a fiercely-contested Sevens World Cup in Moscow.

Biarritz and Bayonne lie at the heart of the French Basque heartland, rich in rugby history and pomp but both currently struggling to make their mark in the no-holds barred Top 14.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has made four changes to his starting line-up to play the Cheetahs in their first Super Rugby home game on Saturday.

The ARU announced that the Wallabies will have a dedicated three-week window to prepare for their once in a lifetime opportunity against the B&I Lions.

The Bulls will not be in a charitable mood when they host the Western Force at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Jan de Koning reports.

Round Three of Super Rugby will kick-off with one of the most anticipated clashes of the season when the Blues host the Crusaders on Friday.

King Edward VII School in Houghton, Johannesburg is holding its Easter Festival for high and primary schools.

Ireland prop Cian Healy had his ban for stamping on England's Joe Marler reduced by a week on appeal at a hearing in Glasgow on Wednesday.

Edinburgh centre Nick De Luca has been slapped with a 13-week ban for a spear tackle.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee says their victory over the Sharks in last year’s Currie Cup Final is irrelevant ahead of Saturday's showdown.

The Cheetahs are determined not to get left behind in the starting blocks again, when they face the defending champion Chiefs in a Super Rugby showdown.

Springbok and Bulls loose forward Jacques Potgieter has extended his contract with the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd.

Glenwood have chosen 23 players for their 1st XV which opens its season on Saturday with a match against Framesby at Kings Park.

The South African Rugby Union on Wednesday said they will go to court to end a stand-off with Kagiso Vantage.

Sharks coach John Plumtree has made just one change to his team for the Super Rugby encounter with the Stormers in Durban on Saturday.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee made two changes to his team to take on the Sharks in Saturday's Super Rugby clash in Durban.

Former South African schools star Jean Cook is set to make his Super Rugby debut for the Bulls against the Western Force at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Frank Halai is not a player you would associate with a 'slow start'. However, the Tongan flyer is now making great strides.

Rene Ranger has attempted to downplay speculation he will leave New Zealand rugby to play for Montpellier in the south of France later this year.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has insisted that his side's nine-match losing streak is not something that is influencing his team in the their preparations for their match against the Rebels.

England and Saracens flyhalf Owen Farrell will sit out England's preparations for their clash against Italy at Twickenham next week.

Veteran scrumhalf Sarel Pretorius will start for the Cheetahs against the Chiefs in their Super Rugby showdown in Hamilton on Saturday.

New Zealand-born Scotland wing Sean Maitland believes last week's Six Nations win over Ireland could be the start of a new era for the side.

Glenwood kick off their serious fixtures this weekend down the road at Kings Park Stadium and they end their season six months later in Bloemfontein.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made two changes to the starting team to play the Rebels in a Super Rugby Round Three match on Friday.

Blues head coach John Kirwan has named an unchanged line-up for Friday's Super Rugby Round Three clash with the Crusaders at Eden Park.

Robbie Fruean is set to win his 50th Super Rugby cap after being included in the Crusaders starting XV for Friday’s match against the Blues at Eden Park.