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Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell has walked out on yet another team, leaving Sale Sharks under a cloud after just a month.

Rob Howley and Graham Rowntree have pinpointed selection as the key to series success in Australia next year.

Lions trio Brian O'Driscoll, Rob Kearney and Luke Fitzgerald could be playing again as early as next week.

Top 14 leaders Toulon enter the second half of the season on Sunday with coach Bernard Laporte calling for more of the same from his men.

Sale Sharks Director of Rugby John Mitchell has called on Danny Cipriani to maintain the form he showed on Friday.

Wales interim coach Rob Howley believes the incentive of a place in the B&I Lions squad will bring an extra buzz to the 2013 Six Nations.

Mark Cueto equalled Steve Hanley's Premiership all-time try-scoring record to give Sale Sharks a 33-27 win over Worcester Warriors on Friday.

Ospreys scrumhalf Rhys Webb has been cited for stamping on an opponent during the ill-tempered Pro12 match against Scarlets on Boxing Day.

The return of inspirational South African back row forward Josh Strauss will have a big impact for the Glasgow Warriors.

Ospreys confirmed that James King has recommitted to the franchise, putting pen to paper on a new three-year deal.

Leicester Tigers announced that Niall Morris has agreed a new contract with the club.

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Cardiff Blues Director of Rugby Phil Davies insists his side fully deserved their 12-10 Pro12 victory over Newport Gwent Dragons.

Ulster head coach Mark Anscombe admits he is relishing the challenge of keeping his side focused.

A relative unknown to the Top 14 before his arrival at Castres, South African scrumhalf Rory Kockott has been one of the season's sensations.

At the half-way point of the regular season Ulster sit atop of the Pro12 table with a perfect won 11 out of 11 record.

This is the age of communication, growing wider and faster by the day. Communication is seen as a virtue. Is it?

Gloucester flyhalf Freddie Burns’s brilliant form could see him being a surprise selection for the British and Irish Lions for next year’s tour Down Under.

Itembelihle Comprehensive School of Zwide Township in Port Elizabeth are set to change the face of Township rugby in 2013.

Leicester Tigers will play host to Gloucester at Welford Road on Saturday in the key clash of the last round of the Premiership in 2012.

London Wasps captain Hugo Southwell predicts a hugely physical task awaits his side in this Saturday's Premiership match against London Welsh.

Cardiff Blues wing Alex Cuthbert has set his sights on victory over the Ospreys at the inaugural 'Judgment Day'

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter is predicting a bright future ahead for three of the club's rising stars.

London Welsh revealed that Hudson Tonga'uiha and Greg Bateman have both agreed new deals with the club.

The 2012 South African season provided a beacon of hope for the country's rugby future as a new wave of promising young stars burst onto the scene.

London Welsh were forced to work harder than most to earn their Premiership status and they are not going to give that privilege up easily.

This week marked the centenary of Swansea RFC's famous win over the touring South Africans at St Helens.

Ospreys coach Steve Tandy felt his team was "in a good place" after their 32-3 demolition of the Scarlets.

If you are looking for acclamation, they don't get much better than when they come from Welsh legend Gareth Edwards.

Flyhalf Dan Biggar did his international chances no harm at all as he kicked 14 points to help give Ospreys the local bragging rights.

Sale Sharks captain Dave Seymour has called on the experienced core of the side to guide them out of their tricky situation.

We take a look at which was the most improved team of the year.

France international flyhalf David Skrela rejoined Second Division Colomiers from Top 14 giants Clermont on Wednesday.

Four penalties from Rhys Patchell were enough to give Cardiff Blues a vital 12-10 Pro12 win over the Dragons.

Gloucester lock Tom Savage admits his side is flying under the radar in the Premiership.

The Premiership is one code that need not worry about the big freeze, thanks to the adoption of a pitch-covering system.

After defeating Edinburgh at home last Friday, Glasgow Warriors will go into the second leg of the 1872 Cup at Murrayfield with a little added spring in their step.

Michael de Vries takes a look at a host of talented young players who burst onto the scene.

It may be in the middle of the Christmas season, but the Premiership doesn't allow off weeks.

The B&I Lions are determined to take advantage of the one major weakness in the Australian make-up, their scrums.

On this wonderful day, let us take time out to think of those less fortunate.

Gloucester have announced the passing of former captain and one of the true legends of the club, Mike Nicholls.

Edinburgh loose forward Roddy Grant says they are fully focused on turning the tables on the Glasgow Warriors this Saturday.

Sale Sharks' controversial new mentor John Mitchell has defended his decision to axe England flyhalf Danny Cipriani last week.

Bayonne back row forward Francois Carrillo has been moved out of intensive care as his condition improved.

Troubled English Premiership club Sale Sharks have sacked one of their media managers.

Round 12 of the Pro12 competition kicks off on December 26 with two Welsh festive derbies.

Director of Rugby Dai Young insists it is too early to say the glory days are on their way back to London Wasps.

Poor results and financial constraints may force the Welsh Rugby Union to cull another one of their franchises.

Happy Christmas to all match officials.

Drew Mitchell have spent more time on the treatment bench than on the pitch the last two year, but the he is geared for a "massive" 2013.

To all our Christian readers: Merry Christmas - wishing you good friends and happy memories!

Jonny Wilkinson overcame a nervous display but still kicked all of Toulon's points in a gritty 15-9 win over struggling Agen at the weekend.

Bayonne loose forward Francois Carrillo's condition was improving on Sunday after he was hospitalised following what appeared to be a heart problem.

We take a look at what each of the Super Rugby franchises want most for Christmas ahead of the 2013 season. 

Billy Vunipola provided the killer blow as a spirited Sale Sharks side went down 25-18 to London Wasps at Adams Park on Sunday.

Ulster coach Mark Anscombe hailed South African stars Ruan Pienaar and Robbie Diack after Friday’s 27-19 win over Leinster.

Prop Brett Sturgess and flyhalf Gareth Steenson have agreed new contracts with the Exeter Chiefs.

Wallaby wing Cooper Vuna has signed a two-year contract extension with the Melbourne-based Rebels.

Welsh lock Luke Charteris has been ruled out of the 2013 Six Nations after rupturing ligaments in his right knee in Perpignan's win over Montpellier on Saturday.

Bayonne back row forward Francois Carrillo was taken to hospital on Saturday.

Munster won a tough, uncompromising, but thoroughly engrossing Pro12 game against Connacht 16-12 at the Sportsground.

Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall admits his team are looking forward to home comforts.

Harlequins scrumhalf Danny Care claimed Christmas had come early for the Premiership champions.

Leicester Tigers agreed to new contracts with forward duo Steve Mafi and Julian Salvi.

Sale Sharks have been on the receiving end this season - both on and off the field.

Charlie Hodgson produced a masterclass of wet-weather rugby to lead Saracens to a comprehensive 22-0 win away at Bath.

Sale Sharks' controversial new mentor, former All Black coach John Mitchell, has wasted no time in putting his mark on the team.

We look at a few of the most memorable quotes from 2012!

London Welsh head coach Lyn Jones admits the Exiles had only themselves to blame after slipping to a narrow defeat.

Wallaby legend Phil Waugh was arrested and charged with drink driving in the early hours of Friday.

Two late penalties from Australian flyhalf Brock James helped Clermont edge past struggling Bordeaux 28-24 in the French Top 14 on Friday.

Veteran Irish captain Brian O'Driscoll would relish the chance of leading the British and Irish Lions one more time.

Semisi Taulava's second-half try was enough for Worcester to move clear of London Welsh with a 13-6 Premiership success.

Ulster made it 11 wins from a possible 11 in the Pro12 competition as they bounced back in style.

Lots of people celebrate Christmas, amongst them lots of referees, so we thought we should decorate a Christmas tree for referees.

All Black star Sonny Bill Williams' return to the NRL has finally been approved after a drawn out process. 

Rising England star Joe Launchbury feels next year’s British and Irish Lions tour to Australia will come too soon for him to realise his Lions dream.

The world's best player, All Black flyhalf Dan Carter, is the latest target of the cash-flush French clubs.

Exeter Chiefs captain Tom Hayes expects a tough battle against Gloucester at Kingsholm on Saturday.

Western Force lock Toby Lynn is looking to utilise his learnings from Nathan Sharpe and take the mantle as the team’s line-out general for 2013.

France's Top 14 resumes this weekend after a two-week break for European Cup action with the three pace-setters - Toulon, Toulouse and Clermont all looking for away wins.

Sale Sharks flank Dave Seymour insists his side cannot afford to dwell on their European humbling at the hands of Toulon, insisting the Christmas period will almost certainly define their season.

Former Wallabies hooker David Nucifora has resigned as general manager of the ARU High Performance Unit to pursue the next chapter of his career.

Star Brumbies and Wallabies flank David Pocock has committed to Australian Rugby for a further three years.

It is silly season and even though there is plenty of Northern Hemisphere action, we felt it's a good time to select an alternative XV.

After their forays into Europe, this weekend sees the start of the festive derby fixtures for the Pro12 teams.

The battle between the four frontrunners for pole position on the Premiership standings will heat up in this weekend’s Round 11 action.

Ireland has been dealt a major blow with the news that Ulster wing Tommy Bowe has been ruled out of the Six Nations due to a knee injury.

Alastair Kellock has signed a new contract with the club, which will see him through to the end of his professional playing career.

The European Rugby Cup has appointed the referees for Rounds 5 and 6 of the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup. The appointments have been made known.

Cardiff Blues wing Richard Mustoe has been forced to retire due to a chronic pelvis injury

The dates, venues and kick-off times for the European Cup Round Five and Six fixtures have been announced.

Scott Johnson has been confirmed as Scotland’s interim head coach for the 2013 Six Nations Championship and the tour of South Africa.

London Welsh have re-signed scrumhalf Rob Lewis on loan from Cardiff Blues for the remainder of the season.

New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens offered seven players contracts for the first to time to play for the All Blacks Sevens squad.

Fullback Luke Arscott has become the latest player to commit his future to Exeter Chiefs until 2015.

The ability to rid themselves of the financial burden that is Otago allowed the Highlanders to move into the black.

Alex Cuthbert has given the Cardiff Blues an early Christmas present by signing a new three-year contract with the region.

The ARU and the B&I Lions have warned fans to ensure they are dealing only with official travel and hospitality providers.

Gloucester's England lock Alex Brown has been forced to retire because of a shoulder injury.

Makhaya Ntini is best known as a cricketer, but he is not too shabby as a rugby player either.

The South African Rugby Union may find themselves caught up in legal drama next year if a long-standing contractual dispute is not resolved soon.

Rob Howley reckons the top two inches will be crucial if the British and Irish Lions are to secure series success over the Wallabies next year.

Veteran boxer Francois Botha has cancelled his plans over the holiday period as he prepares for his fight against Sonny Bill Williams.

Toulon flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson will decide in February whether he will retire at the end of the season.

Australian Scott Johnson will reportedly be revealed as the interim coach of Scotland later this week.

Paul Goze, the president of France's domestic rugby union leagues says he has no concerns about the future of European competitions.

Castres flank Ibrahim Diarra was on Wednesday suspended for eight weeks for stamping at a disciplinary hearing in Dublin.

Spectators will be able to get up really close as England tries out the RefCam in the match between Newcastle Falcons and London Scottish on Sunday.

Tom Croft is on the verge of finally returning to action as he seeks selection for a second successive British and Irish Lions tour.

Will Genia is confident he'll be fit and firing for what he describes as an 'amazing' opportunity when the B&I Lions arrive in Australia next year.

Yet again the Blue Bulls have pulled most of South Africa's young rugby talents into their kraal.

Two stars of the Maties Sevens team have been called up by Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu to train with his squad in Stellenbosch.

SANZAR produced a few bolters when they named the Super Rugby referees for 2013. There has been a changing of the guard.

The Reds will host reigning Super Rugby champions the Chiefs in their second and final trial game on the Sunshine Coast on Friday, February 8.

The Crusaders may have failed to add to their seven Super Rugby titles in 2012, but their biggest victory of the year has been off the field.

Glasgow Warriors back row James Eddie says the Warriors supporters will play a massive role in this Friday’s highly anticipated derby clash with Edinburgh.

London Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young is reading very little into recent results as his side prepare to host Sale Sharks this Sunday.

Toulon manager Tom Whitford has ruled out the possibility that Wales prop Gethin Jenkins will return to the Cardiff Blues at the end of the season. 

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has urged SARU to become “trendsetters” by finding a solution for the amount of matches being played in a season.

Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll looks set to be ready for the Six Nations after returning to training at Leinster following ankle surgery.

Castres flank Ibrahim Diarra has been cited for stamping in his team’s 10-8 European Cup win over Glasgow Warriors on Sunday.

Exeter Chiefs flank James Scaysbrook insisting they must maintain their recent momentum over a busy festive period.

The year 2012 saw five new coaches at international level, all with ambition and expectations of success. Jan de Koning rates the 'rookies'.

The Kings have admitted they went ahead and signed additional foreigners, despite a SARU statement that they are allowed just two imports.

Ulster lock Dan Tuohy has  a torn calf muscle and will be out for up to four weeks.

Brumbies scrumhalf Nic White was assaulted at a music festival and has fractured his jaw, but is not expected to miss the start of the Super Rugby season.

The Crusaders have effectively retained ownership of their Super Rugby franchise, following the announcement of a new licence agreement.

NZRU boss Steve Tew is wary of increasing the powers of the TMO.

The Bulls have revealed that Springbok lock Juandrè Kruger will join up with French club Racing Metro next year.

New Zealand provincial unions are set to receive a cash injection as a result of the All Blacks’ much-maligned sponsorship deal.

Didier Faugeron was reunited with Biarritz legend Laurent Rodriguez on Monday when he was named backs coach of the out of form Top 14 giants.

Wales and Clermont fullback Lee Byrne looks set for a long lay-off after breaking a bone in his back during Saturday's European Cup clash with Leinster.

England and London Wasps lock Joe Launchbury has been voted the Premiership Player of the Month for November.

Ireland hooker Richardt Strauss is the latest Leinster casualty following last Saturday's European Cup clash against Clermont at the Aviva Stadium.

Sam Warburton insists Cardiff Blues must address their defensive deficiencies after Montpellier claimed a bonus point win on Saturday.

Glasgow Warriors wing Tommy Seymour has signed a new deal with the club which will see him stay on at Scotstoun until at least 2015.

The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) have secured a vital alcohol sponsorship.

Christmas is coming when some people pray, lots of people enjoy a joyful relaxation and some people play. In the warm south there is lots of joyful relaxation, but in the cold north there are still people who are doing serious playing, players and match officials, and need to be careful even at this time of invitations to indulgence.

England Rugby 2015 (ER 2015), the Organising Committee for Rugby World Cup 2015, has announced the appointment of Bill Beaumont and Paul Deighton to its Board.

Toulon lock Bakkies Botha will be sidelined for up to two months as the Springbok international undergoes surgery on a fractured eye socket.

Wales are capable of defending their Six Nations title, despite an abysmal run of recent defeats and a stack of injuries, according to prop Adam Jones.

Saracens have gone top of their European Cup pool, but captain Steve Borthwick insists they will stay firmly grounded in the New Year.

Ospreys prop Adam Jones gave Welsh rugby an early Christmas present by making a successful return to action in his side's 17-6 win over previously unbeaten Toulouse.

Thierry Dusautoir believes Toulouse have no cause to panic - despite losing their unbeaten record against the Ospreys.

The Southern Kings have signed Toulouse hooker Virgil Lacombe as their fourth international player for Super Rugby next year.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has accused Robbie Deans of playing the 'martyr' in the duel for the All Blacks job in 2007.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has included 10 school and club players in his Super Rugby training squad in a bid to monitor the available talent.

Newport Gwent Dragons made light of hugely challenging conditions at Rodney Parade to romp home with a 53-3 bonus point win over Mogliano on Sunday.

Saracens edged two-time European Cup champions Munster 19-13 victory in an engrossing contest on Sunday to go top of Pool One.

Ulster and Ireland wing Tommy Bowe faces a lengthy lay-off after suffering a knee injury during Saturday's defeat to Northampton Saints at Ravenhill.

The Welsh Rugby Union will consider installing a synthetic pitch at the Millennium Stadium ahead of the 2015 World Cup.

The inaugural Sevens Premier League staged in George at the weekend was a rip-roaring success both on and off the field.

SANZAR CEO Greg Peters has intimated that it's unlikely that Super Rugby will adopt television match official rule changes next year.

Recovering Wallaby and Western Force utility forward Ben McCalman is looking forward to play a major role in next year’s Super Rugby season.

England players could make up the bulk of the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour to Australia next year.

The year was full of spectacular highs and disappointing lows; we name and shame the best and worst in our 2012 rugby365 Awards.

Defending champions Leinster were left on the edge of going out in the pool stage of the European Cup after being outplayed by Clermont on Saturday.

Makhaya Ntini played Sevens for Kaizer Chiefs in George on Saturday.

Samurai claimed the R 1million prizemoney at the Sevens Premier League in George with a resounding 29-14 victory over the Cheetahs.

Mont de Marsan made it back-to-back wins over Bordeaux-Begles with an 18-7 success on Friday night.

New Zealand moved smoothly from winning the World Cup on home soil to dominate 2012 despite a blip in their final match against England.

Racing Metro recorded a dogged 15-3 win over Edinburgh on Friday to keep their European Cup quarterfinal hopes alive.

Four SARU Academies have been appointed coaches in a ground-breaking initiative funded by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF).

Tom Savage has become the latest player to commit his future to Gloucester, with the news that he has signed a new three year contract to remain at Kingsholm.

Experienced former Sharks XV, Griquas and SA Under-21 coach Swys de Bruin has been appointed as the new assistant coach for the Golden Lions.

South Africa's Player of the Year, record-breaking Springbok wing Bryan Habana, is yet again in the sights of Toulon's eccentric boss Mourad Boudjellal.

The All Stars and Samurai were the only teams to finish unbeaten on the opening day of the Sevens Premier League in George.

A their annual awards ceremony in Auckland, Glen Jackson, formerly an outstanding player, received the award for Referee of the Year. It is second such award recently.

All-conquering All Black captain Richie McCaw has been named New Zealand's Player of the Year.

The Hurricanes are once again heading to Palmerston North with one of their most high profile games in next year.

The NZRU again changed the format of their premier domestic competition, the NPC.

Stephen Jones edged the battle of the boots at Adams Park to help London Wasps move a giant step closer to Euro Challenge Cup quarterfinal qualification.

Grenoble have been deducted four match points and fined €10,000 ($13,075) following a hearing by an independent Disciplinary Committee on Thursday.

Scotland lock Tom Ryder has signed a new deal with Glasgow Warriors, which will keep him at Scotstoun until at least May 2015.

Wales and Cardiff Blues scrumhalf Lloyd Williams has been suspended for five weeks for a tip tackle on Montpellier scrumhalf Benoit Paillaugue.

Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley was on Thursday suspended for two weeks for striking Ulster hooker Rory Best.

An exciting and youthful Western Province Sevens squad will be hoping to make its presence felt at the Sevens Premier League this weekend.  

Two-time defending European Cup champions Leinster host Clermont in the fourth round of the competition this weekend.

Northampton Saints fullback Ben Foden has warned Ulster not to underestimate them in the return tie at Ravenhill this weekend.

It is all about pride and proving what they are capable of for Glasgow Warriors when they take on Castres at Stade Pierre Antoine on Sunday.

Clermont will be determined to avoid another Dublin disaster when they take on defending champions Leinster in a crunch clash this weekend.

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland said he needed some 'fresh faces' in his backroom staff for the 2013 tour of Australia.

Head coach Rob Baxter has spoken of his delight after another two of his current Exeter Chiefs squad committed their futures to the Devon club.

Gloucester announced on Thursday that Jonny May, one of the brightest young talents in the English game, signed a new contract to remain at Kingsholm.

The Waratahs will relocate to Newcastle next week, taking to the Hunter region for short training camp before the Christmas break.

Tributes are being paid throughout the world to former Sale Sharks and Scotland Sevens star player David Tait, following his sad death at the age of 25.

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland fired the first verbal salvo ahead of his team's tour to Australia next year.

The inaugural Sevens Premier League in George this weekend will end the rugby year in South Africa with an intriguing high stakes party.

Discussions about the future format of European club competitions ended in stalemate following another meeting of ERC stakeholders.

After an action-packed year, we acknowledge the leading players of 2012 in our annual Team of the Year.

British and Irish Lions assistant coaches Rob Howley and Graham Rowntree are determined to make amends for the pain they felt in Pretoria four years ago.

Robin McBryde is to step up as interim head coach of Wales during the 2013 two-Test mid-year tour of Japan.

English Premiership side Gloucester on Wednesday announced the departure of their captain Jim Hamilton to France and the arrival of Tongan international Lua Lokotui.

Mike McCarthy has announced his intention to leave Connacht at the end of the current season.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster congratulated Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree on their appointments as British & Irish Lions assistant coaches.

Warren Gatland will have some familiar faces around him when he takes his 2013 British & Irish Lions tour party to Australia next year.

Gloucester prop Dan Murphy is ready to put another one over his old club, London Irish, in their Pool One European Challenge Cup match in Round Three.

French outfit Grenoble will face a misconduct complaint, the ERC announced.

London Wasps and Bayonne play in a potential "winner-takes-all" Challenge Cup showdown on Thursday

The referees have been appointed to the 2013 Six Nations matches. The only new referee in this ancient competition is Jaco Peyper of South Africa.

Legendary Wallaby lock Nathan Sharpe will walk of into rugby's sunset with one more gong added to his long list of awards.

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South Africa's 1995 World Cup winning captain Francois Pienaar says he is hoping that hospitalised Nelson Mandela "will be celebrating his 95th birthday and many more to come".

Embattled Wallaby coach Robbie Deans looks likely to keep his job and be in charge for the British and Irish Lions tour next year.

Wales and Dragons flank Dan Lydiate says he is undecided on where he'll be playing next season.

Former Wallaby lock Mark Chisholm signed a three-year contract extension with struggling Top 14 side Bayonne on Tuesday.

Top 14 giants Biarritz on Tuesday sought to arrest an alarming loss in form by suspending coaches Serge Milhas and Jack Isaac.

England loose forward James Haskell feels at home back at Wasps as they prepare for a crucial European Challenge Cup clash against Bayonne on Thursday.

Ireland lock Paul O'Connell is still struggling to recover from a lower back injury that has kept him sidelined since October.

Cardiff Blues scrumhalf Lloyd Williams and Dragons lock Jevon Groves face possible suspensions after being sent off for spear tackles.

National club champions College Rovers will play Despatch in the opening match of the inaugural SARU Community Cup on February 16.

EP Rugby CEO Anele Pamba has resigned from his position with immediate effect, leaving President Cheeky Watson in "shock".

Wales flyhalf Rhys Priestland will be out of action for six months after suffering a ruptured left Achilles tendon during Scarlet's European Cup game against Exeter last Saturday.

Ireland scrumhalf Tomas O'Leary will miss next year's Six Nations after undergoing surgery on a longstanding back injury.

Wallabies star David Pocock knows that he will only get one chance to play the British and Irish Lions, and he wants to make the most of it.

Ulster wing Tommy Bowe has warned his teammates to be on their guard in their return European Cup fixture with Northampton Saints this weekend.

Saracens boss Mark McCall is relishing the opportunity to hit back at Munster this weekend when the teams clash at Vicarage Road.

Rugby continues to grow in Australia, with over 300 000 participants recorded this year - the most in their history.

Top 14 bottom side Mont-de-Marsan have named former Scotland international lock Scott Murray as their new forwards coach.  

Brian Smith has been unveiled as the Brumbies' new defensive consultant after being axed by Rugby League outfit Sydney Roosters.  

England hooker Dylan Hartley has been cited for alleged foul play during Northampton's European Cup defeat against Ulster.  

Steve Botha, master in charge of rugby at Maritzburg College, is to leave College for a post in the United Arab Emirates.

Ex-All Black scrumhalf Justin Marshall regards former rival Joost van der Westhuizen as the greatest No.9 in Springbok history.

Rhys Priestland will have scans on Monday as Wales and the Scarlets sweat on the flyhalf's fitness.

Fit-again Western Force loose forward Locky McCaffrey plans to make a statement leading into the 2013 Super Rugby season.

The Blue Bulls have assembled a host of fresh faces for the Sevens Premier League in George this weekend.

There are eight Tests this week - six men's and two women's.

Leicester Tigers were give a welcome wake-up call by Benetton Treviso at Welford Road before banking the maximum five points on Sunday.

Dan Carter might be the best player in the world, but he is not rated worthy of being a finalist in New Zealand's Player of the Year awards.

Following their victory in Port Elizabeth New Zealand head up Pool A in their home leg of the Sevens World Series in Wellington.

Quade Cooper wants his skills to do the talking on the field.

Sevens legend Ben Gollings is ready to rock the inaugural Premier League tournament in George on Friday and Saturday.

Leinster's defeat to Clermont Auvergne has forced their coach Joe Schmidt to plot an alternative route to the knock-out stages of the European Cup.

Springbok coach Paul Treu expressed his disappointment, despite South Africa's third-place finish in Port Elizabeth at the weekend.

The Australian Rugby Union on Monday adopted a new governance model that will give more power to the country's franchises.

The Blues on Monday named veteran lock Ali Williams as captain for the 2013 season, with coach John Kirwan saying he will prove his doubters wrong.

New Zealand won their four successive Cup title on South African soil after beating France in the Cup final, giving head coach Gordon Tietjens an extra special present.

Clermont ended two-time defending European Cup champions Leinster's 17-match unbeaten run in the competition, beating them 15-12.

The Ospreys are down by eight points on Pool Two leaders Toulouse - but insist they are not out of the running for a European Cup quarterfinal spot.  

Harlequins have raced six points clear at the top of their European Cup pool - but director of rugby Conor O'Shea is looking no further ahead than the return tie against Zebre in Round Four.

Exeter Chiefs hooker Chris Whitehead requires neck surgery and has been ruled out of action for the next three months.

New Zealand beat France in the final of the Port Elizabeth leg of the Sevens World Series to claim a record fourth consecutive SA Sevens victory.

Eddie Jones believes that the arrogance shown by England centre Manu Tuilagi should be cause for concern.

Drunken New Zealanders have added another black mark to the good name of their country.

French champions Toulouse face an anxious wait to find out how long they might lose former All Black flyhalf Luke McAlister and France centre Florian Fritz.

South Africa's coach Paul Treu paid tribute to the home crowd at the Port Elizabeth leg of IRB Sevens World Series.

Bath had a field day in their Round Three contest against Cammi Calvisano as they ran in 10 tries at the Recreation Ground on Saturday.

Four-time European Cup winners Toulouse overran Welsh side Ospreys on Saturday.

Unbeaten Ulster have paid a dear price for their impressive 25-6 European Cup win over Northampton Saints on Friday.

The South African Rugby Union has been awarded the IRB Development Award 2012.

Host South Africa laid down a big marker on Day One of the Port Elizabeth leg of the IRB Sevens World Series.

Jake White has made no secret of the fact that he would jump at the opportunity to take charge of Australia's national team.

Ulster won their 13th game in 13 outings this season when they clinched an impressive 25-6 triumph over Northampton on Friday.

Grenoble jumped to the top of Pool Five in the European Challenge Cup as they secured a hard-fought win over London Welsh.

Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) Chief Executive Roger Lewis has expressed his disdain for "vultures" who are recruiting Wales' leading players.

Japan coach Eddie Jones says consistency is the major challenge facing England following their 38-21 win over the All Blacks at Twickenham last Saturday.

Ollie Phillips returns to the England side after a three-year absence, for the third leg of the IRB Sevens World Series in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Wales centre Jamie Roberts faces six weeks on the sidelines, after injuring his elbow, and is in a race against time to be fit for the Six Nations.

The pool allocation draw for World Cup 2015 was made this week. Next we look at Pool B.

London Irish No.8 Chris Hala'Ufia has had his five-week ban for a tip tackle overturned.

The Chiefs have signed prop Pauliasi Manu for next year’s Super Rugby season to replace the injured Josh Hohneck.

England and London Wasps lock Joe Launchbury was on Friday named England’s Man of the Series following the end-of-year internationals.

England assistant coaches Graham Rowntree and Andy Farrell are expected to be named as assistants to British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland.

The New Zealand Super Rugby franchises have named their wider training groups for the 2013 Super Rugby season.

Brumbies coach Jake White has set up a training squad for players on the fringes of selection in Canberra to increase the depth available to him.  

SA Sevens coach Paul Treu wants his team to go one better than last year in Port Elizabeth.

It was the Andy Goode show at Sixways Stadium on Thursday as the flyhalf scored all Worcester Warriors' points in a tight 22-21 win over Perpignan.

Controversial Wallaby Quade Cooper has settled his differences with the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) by signing a new two-year deal on Friday.

New Zealand can become the first team to win the same leg of the IRB Sevens World Series for a fourth consecutive time in Port Elizabeth this weekend.

Johannesburg-born Wales lock Ian Evans has been ruled out of action for up to eight weeks due to an ongoing knee injury.

Bath duo Matt Banahan and Lee Mears had their appeals against suspensions dismissed on Thursday.

London Wasps centre Lee Thomas will be sidelined for up to nine months due to a ruptured Achilles tendon.

The Waratahs’ new star signing Israel Folau impressed coach Michael Cheika in his first full training session with the franchise on Thursday.

Defending champions Leinster face the daunting task of travelling to Clermont for Euro Cup action. We look at all the Round Three drama.

The South African Rugby Union has extended its innovative Mobile Team Training System to Springbok.

SARU on Thursday announced that the body will take over the running of all Springbok Test matches from next year.

Well-respected judge Wyn Williams has been appointed as the inaugural chairman of the newly formed Welsh rugby body.

Struggling French outfit Racing Métro is chasing the signature of the Bulls' Springbok lock Juandré Kruger.

England Sevens coach Ben Ryan will reach a personal milestone in the Port Elizabeth leg of the IRB World Sevens Series this weekend.

Cecil Afrika has returned to the South African Sevens squad for this weekend's Port Elizabeth tournament.

Kenya will be without four key players for the Port Elizabeth leg of the IRB Sevens World Series this weekend due to exam commitments and injuries.

Ireland flank Stephen Ferris faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing ankle surgery on Thursday.

Two veterans, wing Akona Ndungane and hooker Willie Wepener, were the big winners at the Bulls' annual awards.

Rebels coach Damien Hill will use the pre-season matches against the Waratahs and Hurricanes to put on trial the host of new faces.

Australian coach Michael O'Connor has been cracking the whip this week as he looks to get his team in shape ahead of round three of the IRB Sevens World Series.

Mercurial Wallaby playmaker Quade Cooper and the Australian Rugby Union are expected to reveal on Friday that they have 'kissed and made up'.

Veteran hooker Keven Mealamu has become the latest player to opt for a 'sabbatical' during next year's Super Rugby competition.

Sixteen teams are hard at work for the PE leg of the IRB Sevens world series. We go behind the scenes.

Catch the definitive run down of the Port Elizabeth leg of the IRB Sevens World Series ahead of day one's pool matches on Saturday.

A new professional body created to strengthen and develop professional rugby in Wales is being established by the WRU and the four Welsh regions.

Scotland attacking coach Scott Johnson believes they can finish atop their top ahead of the Springboks at the 2015 World Cup.

Irish giants Munster have been forced to change their plans to add former South African Under-20 captain CJ Stander to their European Cup squad.

Harlequins failed to qualify for the knock-out stages of last season's European Cup and they are determined to make amends this time around.

The 2013 season holds several exciting challenges for Noord-Kaap, one of the pillars of Griqualand West high schools rugby.

The Kings have been working hard on their fitness ahead of what they know will be a gruelling debut Super Rugby season next year.

Newport Gwent Dragons back row Dan Lydiate will be leaving the region at the end of the season to take up a contract with an undisclosed European team.

Gouws Prinsloo and S'bura Sithole will share the captaincy of a talented and exciting Sharks side at the Premier League Sevens tournament in George.

Marius Jonker, one of the top referees in the world in his time, has decided that he is no longer available for international refereeing.

Heinrich Brussow has been named the toughest Cheetah for 2012.

England Rugby 2015, tournament organisers of the 2015 World Cup, has appointed Neil Snowball to the new role of Rugby Operations Director.

The Golden Lions Rugby Union revealed on Wednesday that Manie Booysen has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the union.

The Reds will host three-time Super Rugby champions the Blues in their opening trial game of the year in Toowoomba on Saturday, February 2.

South Africa's star flank, Bath-based openside Francois Louw, has been cleared on a punching charge by a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing.

Sevens star Cecil Afrika returned to training with the Blitzbokke this week.

Leicester Tigers lock Graham Kitchener has agreed a new contract with the club.

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter is hopeful of completing the signing of Fijian international Watisoni Votu within the next week.

Wallaby coach Robbie Deans has taken a pragmatic view of Australia’s demanding 2015 World Cup draw.

Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has revealed that he will not take part in the 2015 World Cup in England as it is “18 months too far.”

RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie has rejected the proposal that the England-Wales World Cup match should be staged in Cardiff.

Scarlets coach Simon Easterby admits he is likely to be without a trio of Wales stars for his team's crucial European Cup matches with Exeter Chiefs.

Glasgow Warriors prop Mike Cusack has been rewarded for his fine form with a new three-year deal, which will see him stay with the Scotstoun outfit until at least May 2016.

Springbok and Bath flank Francois Louw will attend an RFU disciplinary hearing on Tuesday following his red card for punching against Leicester on Saturday.

Ulster centre Darren Cave has agreed a new two year contract with the club that will see him remain at Ravenhill until the summer of 2015.

The Ospreys have moved to strengthen their front row options with the signing of former All Black prop Campbell Johnstone.  

The November internationals provided an intriguing conclusion to Test rugby in 2012; we look back at the action and hand out some awards.

Australia face the prospect of having to play 2015 World Cup pool matches against England at Twickenham and Wales in Cardiff.

France captain Thierry Dusautoir said the three-time losing finalists were seeking "revenge" for last year's heartbreak after being drawn in a "little Six Nations" for the 2015 World Cup in England.  

High-profile former ARL international Israel Folau has signed a one-year contract to play Super Rugby for the Waratahs next season.

Lionel Da Silva of Malta will be refereeing his first Test when he heads for Paphos on the beautiful island of Cyprus for a World Cup Qualifier.

England coach Stuart Lancaster concedes his team had been dealt an unenviable hand at the 2015 World Cup draw in London on Monday.

SRU Chief Executive Mark Dodson says they will in all probability appoint an interim coach for next year’s Six Nations before settling on a permanent appointment.

Jonathan Davies is confident Wales can bounce back from a disappointing November with a big showing in next year's Six Nations.

All Black flyhalf Dan Carter was named the International Rugby Board Player of the Year at the IRB Awards in London on Monday.

Hosts England will have their work cut out for them when they face Australia and Wales in the toughest pool at the World Cup in 2015.

Springbok playmaker Cecil Africa is one of three players who joined the squad on Monday for the Port Elizabeth leg of the IRB Sevens World Series.

Soccer giants Kaizer Chiefs have included three Springbok wings in their squad for the inaugural Sevens Premier League tournament in George next week.

Australia's latest code-hopper, Israel Folau, is expected to be unveiled by the Waratahs at a media briefing on Tuesday.

Jacques Leitao will lead Zimbabwe at the Port Elizabeth leg of the IRB Sevens World Series this week.

November saw some interesting facial hair and plenty of quality international rugby; we salute the best of both in our Team of the Month.

The Wallabies' last-gasp win over Wales in Cardiff at the weekend rounded off an underwhelming season, but was enough to save coach Robbie Deans's job.

New Zealand pundits on Monday blamed tiredness at the end of a long season for the All Blacks' shock loss to England.

Hosts England and reigning champions New Zealand could find themselves in the same pool when the draw for the 2015 World Cup takes place on Monday.

England women beat the Black Ferns of New Zealand for the third toime in eight days.

Receiving opposite number Dan Carter's jersey completed a surreal evening for England flyhalf Owen Farrell on Saturday.

Paddy Jackson's kicking proved the difference as Ulster maintained their perfect Pro12 record with a 19-12 win over the Scarlets on Sunday.

Richard Wigglesworth's second-half try put Saracens on their way to a hard-fought 28-23 victory over an ill-disciplined Gloucester in Watford on Sunday.

Clive Woodward says England are the team to avoid in Monday’s 2015 World Cup draw following their heroics on Saturday.

Nathan Sharpe played 80 gruelling minutes of his final Test match against Wales and took the final conversion kick.

England’s extraordinary triumph over the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday was one of the greatest performances the game has ever seen.

Welsh fullback Leigh Halfpenny was discharged from hospital on Sunday, following scans at University Hospital Wales.

Host South Africa were placed in a tough pool for the Port Elizabeth leg of the IRB Sevens World Series.

England's record-breaking 38-21 victory over New Zealand at the weekend was only their seventh win in 35 Tests against the All Blacks.

The All Blacks' humbling 21-38 defeat against England "ruined" their European tour and took the shine off a successful season.

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw said he was facing six months worth of hurt after his final match before taking a break from the game.

B&I Lions coach Warren Gatland will travel to Australia next year buoyed by high Anglo-Irish hopes.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen said England, as well as his own reigning champions, could win the 2015 World Cup.

Former Bulls flank CJ Stander scored two tries in his run-on debut for Munster to help the Irish province topple Glasgow Warriors 31-3 on Saturday.

Wales coach Warren Gatland was left ruing his side's lack of composure at the death, after Kurtley Beale sealed a dramatic last-minute victory for Australia.

Bath’s Springbok flank Francois Louw was one of the three players red-carded in Leicester Tigers’ 17-12 victory at Welford Road on Saturday.

England captain Chris Robshaw said the criticism the team had received spurred them on to a record-breaking 38-21 victory over New Zealand.

The All Blacks suffered an anticlimactic end to an otherwise stellar season as they slumped to a 31-18 defeat to England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Wales will be confirmed in the third band of directly qualified teams for the World Cup 2015 pool allocation draw.

Legendary record-breaking Springbok Victor Matfield is the latest in a long-line of stars to give their backing to Sevens.

A try in the corner by Australian playmaker Kurtley Beale with 20 seconds left on the clock condemned Wales to a dramatic 12-14 defeat on Saturday.

England handed New Zealand their only defeat of the year, dominating the world champions on their way to a convincing 38-21 victory at Twickenham.

England claimed one of their greatest ever victories when they secured an extraordinary 38-21 win over the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday.

Australian Rugby League international Israel Folau has been linked to a move to either the Waratahs or a French club.

Former All Black coach John Mitchell saw the first match in charge of Sale Sharks end in defeat.

Samoa scored a convincing 26-15 win over Pacific rivals New Zealand in the Final at the Dubai Leg of the IRB Sevens World Series on Saturday.

HSBC is offering 30% discount on the official replica Lions shirts.

Second-half tries from Richard Fussell and Morgan Allen helped the Ospreys return to winning ways.

There was no dream start for Sale Sharks' new Director of Rugby John Mitchell.

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw says his players will be fighting fit to face England on Saturday.

Wallaby captain Nathan Sharpe has admitted that hiding his emotions was proving tough ahead of his final Test.

Canada and Portugal joined the top seeds in the Cup competition at the Dubai leg of the IRB Sevens World Series.

South Africa suffered a huge blow when they lost their inspirational captain Kyle Brown with a broken ankle on Friday.

Wales lock Ian Evans has been ruled out of the clash with Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

The SA Under-20 training group will assemble from 2 to 12 December 2012 at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport for a second planning camp in preparation for the defence of their IRB Junior World Championship title in France next June.

Wales were "very motivated" to break a six-match losing streak by recording a first "elusive" victory over Australia in six meetings.

We have one last dash, two more international matches of the year-end season. We bring you the drama LIVE right here!

Former British & Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings said the abbreviated form of the game is vital to the overall growth of the sport.

Misfiring Paris pair Stade Francais and Racing-Metro will face off in the Stade de France in a Top-14 derby on Saturday.

After yet another largely depressing year-end series for the Home Nations, England and Wales have one last chance to salvage some self-respect.

Portugal put the cat among the pigeons when they beat both South Africa and England to book a place in the Cup quarterfinals in Dubai.

New Zealand may be overwhelming favourites to beat England, but coach Steve Hansen is adamant the world champions won't take their hosts lightly.

Statistics do not read well for Wales going into their last international Test match of 2012 against Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Dan Carter is back. That makes an enormous difference to New Zealand and the game against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

The pick of the games in the Pro12 Round 10 will not take place until Sunday, when second placed Scarlets welcome table-topping Ulster to Llanelli.

Table-topping Harlequins will look to return to winning ways when the welcome Worcester Warriors to Twickenham Stoop in the opening Round 10 fixture on Friday.

The Wallabies will be fired up to give captain Nathan Sharpe a fitting send-off when they close out the year with a clash with Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Bryan Habana’s score against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship has been named as the IRPA Try of the Year 2012.

England made one change to their 12-man squad on the eve of the Dubai Sevens tournament.

Wales have made four changes, all in the pack, to their starting XV to play Australia in their final must-win year-end series match on Saturday.

We take a look at some interesting facts ahead of New Zealand's encounter with England.

Stuart Lancaster has become the latest coach tasked with Test rugby’s greatest challenge - solving the All Black Rubik’s Cube.

The Wales squad has a chance to rebalance the scales following last Saturday's 15-man Test loss to the All Blacks, when Paul John's side play New Zealand in their opening match of the Dubai Sevens.

Openside flank David Pocock will complete his return to on-field duties after being named to start in the Wallabies' Test against Wales.

Young New Zealand prop Pauliasi Manu's career appears to be on a fast track to nowhere, after failing a medical at the Melbourne Rebels.

Suzi, the name given to a stomach bug that flattened the 1995 All Black before the World Cup Final, has resurfaced ahead of New Zealand's final year-end Test against England in London.

The Kenya Football Rugby Union is hoping the unprecedented interest in Sevens will have a positive effect on the 15-a-side game.

Owen Farrell will start his first year-end international, when England face New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

Bradley Davies said he holds 'no grudge' against disgraced All Black Andrew Hore, despite the force of the hooker's cheap shot landing him in hospital.

Fiji coach Inoke Male has accused European-based players who fail to make themselves available for the Pacific islanders' national team of lacking patriotism.

James Rodwell has banked two Dubai Sevens titles and is one of three England players aiming to complete an unprecedented treble in the desert this weekend.

Owen Farrell was dramatically included Wednesday among four nominees for the IRB Player of the Year award, even though he is  England's reserve flyhalf.

Disgraced New Zealand hooker Andrew Hore apologised for his cheap shot from behind on Wales lock Bradley Davies.

All Black veterans Dan Carter and Keven Mealamu return from injury to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.

New Zealand's Black Ferns have just lost twice to England in just four days. The third match in the series will be played at Twickenham on Saturday after the men's match between England and the All Blacks.

Springbok Sevens playmaker Cecil Afrika was on Wednesday confirmed as the latest Laureus South Africa Ambassador.

The IRB on Wednesday announced that the Junior World Championship will be held in New Zealand and Italy in 2014 and 2015 respectively.

The Sharks on Wednesday announced changes to their board of directors which would take effect immediately.

All Black captain Richie McCaw is in line to win the IRB Player of the Year award for a fourth time.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is relishing the prospect of welcoming Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies into the squad.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee faces a healthy selection poser as far as settling on a captain for the 2013 Super Rugby season is concerned.

The stage is set for the biggest and best Dubai Sevens in the tournament's 43-year history, Round Two of the 2012/13 IRB World Series.

Bulgarian Rugby Federation president Rosen Cholov has been indicted for pimping

Springbok Sevens scrumhalf Branco du Preez suffered a hamstring injury during training on Wednesday and will not play in the Dubai leg of the IRB World Series.

Disgraced All Black hooker Andrew Hore received to what amounted to no more than a slap on the wrist for his unprovoked attack on a Welsh player.

Southern Kings Director of rugby Alan Solomons has finalised his coaching team which he describes as an "English soccer management" set-up.

Australia would love to conquer Wales on Saturday and finish the year as they started - ranked second in the world behind the All Blacks.

Top-flight rugby will return to Soweto when the Bulls face the Lions in the inaugural Gauteng Cup at Orlando Stadium in February.

Australia's second row resources have been further thinned out with the news that lock Sitaleki Timani will miss this weekend's international against Wales.

Wales prop Aaron Jarvis will not play again this season, after suffering a knee ligament injury against the All Blacks.

John Mitchell, less than a week after saying he had 'unfinished business' with the Lions, has started coaching Sale Sharks.

The seven-time Super Rugby champion Crusaders have appointed two new assistant coaches for the 2013 season.

There are more dramatic ups and downs in Welsh rugby than a soap opera, according to Wales scrumhalf Mike Phillips.

Australian lock Rob Simmons had his ban for a dangerous tip-tackle during the Wallabies defeat by France this month cut from eight weeks to five weeks.

David Campese was slammed by current and former players, after a tweet questioning whether women journalists should be writing about rugby.

England centre Brad Barritt insisted his side can do what no side has done in more than a year and defeat New Zealand.

All Black star Dan Carter has been taken aback by England's inability to kick on from 2003 when he remembers them "teaching us a lesson".

Racing-Metro president Jacky Lorenzetti has strenuously denied that the Top 14 club tried to prevent Fiji players from competing in the 2011 World Cup.

Courtney Lawes was on Tuesday included in the 23-man England squad ahead of Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks at Twickenham.

Springbok lock Bakkies Botha will see out his career in France after extending his contract at Toulon until June 2015.

Bath have bolstered their pack with the signings of Pumas prop Eusebio Guinazu and Scarlets loose forward Matt Gilbert.

Sean Maitland has arrived in Glasgow and says his focus is on helping the Warriors become the first Scottish side to win a major European club competition.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster says the squad stand by captain Chris Robshaw following last weekend’s 16-15 defeat to South Africa.

Springbok flyhalf Morné Steyn says reports linking him with a move to French club Stade Francais are premature.

Patrick Lambie has praised Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer for giving him an opportunity to prove his worth at flyhalf on the year-end tour.

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde insists that a top-eight seeding in the IRB rankings is not on the players' minds ahead of their clash with Australia.

The Lions' playing schedule for 2013 has been revealed, with the Johannesburg franchise set to play a number of international sides in a busy line-up.

New Zealand flyhalf Dan Carter expects to face England at Twickenham on Saturday in the final match of the world champions' European tour.

Zimbabwean-born Springbok prop Brian Mujati is set to leave English Premiership club Northampton Saints at the end of the season to join Racing Metro in Paris.

After a string of frustrating results against Australia towering Welsh lock Luke Charteris is confident that his team can turn things around this weekend.

Gloucester boss Nigel Davies believes that Freddie Burns is in red hot form and set to make a big impact for England.

In Week 3 of the November Tests, Jan Taljaard tells us that the ball was in play longest in the Twickenham match in the rain between England and South Africa but least in Dublin when Ireland played the Argentinians.

Leinster have been struck a blow with the news that young South African lock Quinn Roux has been sidelined for five months with a dislocated shoulder.

The Wallabies are expecting Wales to come hard at them this weekend after suffering six consecutive defeats including their three Tests in Australia in June.

The controversy surrounding All Blacks hooker Andrew Hore has taken a new twist with the suggestion that he was provoked into punching Bradley Davies.

Their unbeaten year-end tour gave the Springboks a win percentage of 58 percent in 2012, leaving coach Heyneke Meyer satisfied.

New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster has warned his players not to underestimate struggling England ahead of Saturday's meeting at Twickenham.

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers will stay on as Springbok skipper after leading the team to an unbeaten end-of-year tour of Europe.

All Black flyhalf Aaron Cruden received rave reviews after guiding New Zealand to a 33-10 win over Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

My Lions Rugby' app allows you to predict the British & Irish Lions squad for their tour of Australia.

England coach Stuart Lancaster revealed on Monday that flyhalf Toby Flood will be sidelined for his country's Test against New Zealand, due to a toe injury.

South Africa's Player of the Year, record-breaking Springbok wing Bryan Habana, is not going anywhere in the near future.

The Heineken Cup and the Amlin Challenge Cup are back in action for the second weekend of December, and the European Rugby Cup (ERC) has announced the referees for these matches Europe is , after all, in the middle of its season and referees need to be on their toes.

Wales' selectors have delayed announcing the team for their final year-end Test, against Australia at the Millennium Stadium this Saturday.

Argentina were the big losers after Week Three of the year-end internationals.

There are two big ones this year as the Australasian teams stay on in Europe for one last hurrah for 2012.

Ollie Marchon will make a poignant England Sevens debut in Dubai this week after a remarkable journey back into the professional game.

Australian second row forward Sitaleki Timani has been cited to appear before the International Rugby Board disciplinary commission.

Cheetahs flyer Raymond Rhule will be one of the star attractions at the inaugural Sevens Premier League tournament in George next month.

Ireland's convincing victory over Argentina caught the eye of our selectors and sees them lead the way in our Team of the Week.

Former Varsity Cup-winning defence consultant David Wessels has joined the Western Force from the Brumbies for the 2013 Super Rugby season.

Australian coach Michael O'Connor has again been forced to test the depth of Australia's Sevens ranks.

Next year's B&I Lions tour to Australia is nothing but gruelling, the 35-strong squad expected to come together in a short space of time.

The punching by All Black hooker Andrew Hore of Welshman Bradley Davies has revived an unwanted reputation for thuggish behaviour among the World Cup champions.

Waratahs scrumhalf Brendan McKibbin on Monday departed for the United Kingdom to reinforce the Wallabies squad.

Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper on Monday said he was putting his Rugby Union career on hold, as he prepares to make his debut in the boxing ring early next year.

England have called up Tom Biggs (Bath), Freddie Burns (Gloucester) and Nick Wood (Gloucester) to their training squad.

All Black coach Steve Hansen stood his ground, despite a second member of the squad being cited for foul play.

Andy Fenby's late try secured Scarlets' first-ever win at Musgrave Park and a first Pro12 win over Munster for five years.

London Wasps sneaked past Leicester Tigers 14-12 to maintain their 100 percent record at Adams Park this season.

New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and France will be in the top four of the IRB rankings for the 2015 World Cup draw.

Quintin van Jaarsveld highlights the good, the bad and the ugly of Heyneke Meyer’s first year in charge of the Springboks.

It has been a long 14 seasons since Dale College enjoyed such spectator support.

Veteran hooker Andrew Hore's brain explosion in the win over Wales at the weekend has forced New Zealand to call in cover.

A badly fractured kneecap will keep Italy and Racing Metro wing Mirco Bergamasco out of action for up to five months.

Steve Hansen refused to call his World Cup champion New Zealand side the best ever.

Andy Robinson has walked out on Scotland in the wake of his team's humiliating 15-21 defeat by Tonga.

South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer said his first year in charge of the Springboks had gone as well as he could have expected.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney conceded that he never believed his side would demolish Argentina with such ease.

England coach Stuart Lancaster insisted his side could give world champions New Zealand a run for their money.

Warren Gatland was left to rue three early injuries as his Welsh side went down 33-10 to the All Blacks.

It was a try. The referee awarded the try and the referee is 'the sole judge of fact and Law during a match'. But was his judgement right.

Australian coach Robbie Deans said rugby's north-south divide is shrinking.

Andy Robinson has refused to rule out quitting as Scotland supremo in the wake of his team's 15-21 defeat by Tonga.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer applauded his team’s defence, discipline and guts after South Africa edged out England 16-15 on Saturday.