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There are a few interesting games lined up for what seems set to be another big Super Rugby Saturday. We take a closer look at the match-ups.

Stirling Mortlock will lead out the Melbourne Rebels against the Lions with five changes to the side that went down to the Reds last weekend.

With the 2012 Craven Week tournament a few days away, we give details of the KwaZulu-Natal Craven Week side.

Amidst the hype and drama of the Sharks versus Bulls Super Rugby derby in Durban on Friday, there is an intriguing sideshow.

There were some big scores on Day 2 of the 16th biennial Independent Rugby Schools Festival for first teams at Penryn College in Nelspruit.

The Bulls may be second on the try-scorers' list, but they will go back to basics for their Super Rugby derby with the Sharks.

The Lions' hope of speedy resolution to the protracted 2013 Super Rugby participation saga has been dashed.

The Lions are investigating the formation of a new tournament that will incorporate South American and Japanese teams.

Yet another WP junior team has come out on top. This time it is the Academy team which beat the Bulls in the main match on Day 3.

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London Wasps centre Dom Waldouck is to depart the Club to join Northampton Saints.

World Cup winner and three-time British & Irish Lions tourist Neil Back has been appointed Edinburgh forwards coach on a two-year deal.

Danny Cipriani is ready to hit the ground running when he reports for duty with Sale Sharks next week.

Day 3 of the Grant Khomo Week for Under-16 provincial teams ended with a 'skin of the teeth' victory for Western Province over Free State.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has left wing David Strettle and flank James Haskell out of the senior squad, while the pair have received Saxons call-ups.

Defending First Division champions the Boland Cavaliers will look to put their home defeat to arch-rivals the EP Kings behind them in Round Two.

The Lions have made four injury enforced changes and included centre Waylon Murray in the starting line-up to take on the Rebels.

The Brumbies have named an unchanged team to face the Waratahs this weekend in Sydney after the side came through its clash with the Force unscathed.

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu will lead out his side for the first time in almost three months when they face the Western Force at Eden Park on Saturday.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is backing his team's defensive system to put the Cheetahs under pressure in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

The Waratahs have had to make some last minute changes to their front row for the clash with the Brumbies on Saturday, with prop Sekope Kepu and replacement hooker Josh Mann-Rea ruled out.

The Western Force have suffered a major setback with the loss of skipper David Pocock for their clash with the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday.

The Reds have made just one change from last week with Beau Robinson starting on the flank instead of injured Australia Under-20 skipper Liam Gill.

The return of Rynhardt Elstadt from suspension is one of several changes to the Stormers team for their Super Rugby derby with the Cheetahs.

The Highlanders have made a couple of late changes to their team to tackle the Reds with a scrumhalf switch.

It's the penultimate round of Super Rugby's regular season and it starts with two duels between some of the top gunslingers.

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has brought back two international stars for his team's Super Rugby encounter with the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.

The Sharks are playing a Super Rugby version of 'Russian roulette', according to coach John Plumtree.

The eight matches of the 16th biennial Independent Rugby Schools Festival for first teams started at Penryn College in Nelspruit on Wednesday, 4 July.

Premiership newcomers London Welsh will face nine-time champions Leicester Tigers at home on the opening weekend of the new season.

It was the final day of the XV-Tal Week for Under-13 teams at the DP De Villiers Stadium in Sasolburg on Wednesday, 4 July, 2012.

World Cup-winning Springbok utility back Frans Steyn will make his first appearance in a Sharks jersey - since 2009 - on Friday.

The 2012 Under-16 National Rugby Week Tournament for Girls continued in brisk but fine winter's weather at AR Abass Stadium in Kimberley on Wednesday.

The 'John Mitchell versus the Lions saga' could drag on for a fair while, with no exact date set for the hearing as yet.

The seven-time champion Crusaders are being driven by the 'fear of failure' as the Super Rugby play-offs draw ever closer.

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Klerksdorp player André Esterhuizen landed in hot water after racially insulting the coach of Potchefstroom Gim when the two schools met recently.

As far as apprenticeships for aspiring midfielders go, it doesn't get much better than having All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu showing you the ropes.

Western Province did everything within their power to retain teenage flyhalf Handre Pollard, but still lost the tug-o'-war with the Bulls.

Two years ago Boland went through Craven Week unbeaten, crushing, inter alia, Natal en route.

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Australia could be without a number of their key players when the new Rugby Championship gets underway next month.

The Cheetahs are intent on taking the game to the Stormers on Saturday in an attempt to unlock their stingy defensive system.

The table-topping Chiefs have made significant changes to their team for the Super Rugby crunch derby against the Crusaders on Friday.

Three All Blacks, who have recovered from injuries this week, return to the Crusaders starting line-up to play the Chiefs in Hamilton this Friday.

The 2012 Independent (private) Schools Rugby Festival starts at Penryn College near Nelspruit in the Lowveld, a school founded in 1991.

On a pleasant and sunny winter's day the Under-13 boys from the 12 unions represented at the XV-Tal Week in Sasolburg dished up exciting rugby.

Willem Alberts is in doubt for the Sharks in their crucial match against the Bulls, but Frans Steyn is expected to feature.

In the main match of the Academy Week being played in Wellington, Western Province gave the Free State a hiding, winning 51-8.

As the team name would suggest the Cheetahs thrive on doing things fast and Stormers forwards coach Matt Proudfoot is planning to slow them down.

On Day 2 of the Grant Khomo Week for Under-16 provincial teams, Western Province shocked the powerhouse of the North, beating them 36-5.

Nigel Davies has put one more piece of his Gloucester coaching jigsaw in place with the news that Paul Moriarty has been named Defence Coach.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has made a few key changes to his team for their clash against the Stormers on Saturday.

The biannual Cambridge Sports festival kicked-off during the June/July holidays and Muir’s first fixture was against Stirling High School.

Much like they did last season the Bulls and Sharks will clash in a match that could end their Super Rugby playoffs hopes.

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Lions caretaker coach Johan Ackermann desperately wants a victory to galvanise the team and move in a positive direction.

South African flyer Danie Poolman has his sights set on running out for Ireland by the time he finishes his three-year contract with Connacht.

The WP 2012 Craven Week side does look very much like the finished product in the light of a 69-19 win over their Namibian counterparts.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has stuck with the identical 22 that outclassed the Cheetahs last weekend for the clash with the Sharks in Durban on Friday.

The 2012 Girls Under-16 Rugby Week, being played at the AR Abass Stadium, Kimberley, continues on Wednesday, 4 July.

The Fiji Rugby Union has placed all Secondary Schools and all Provincial Unions under a Scrum Moratorium that has been implemented as of 1 July, 2012.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder was not happy with the performance of referee Bryce Lawrence in his team's loss to the Hurricanes last week.

We take a look at how the Springbok flyhalf contenders measured up statistically in Super Rugby this past weekend.

Former New Zealand Under-20 scrumhalf Grayson Hart will make his Waratahs debut when they take on the Brumbies in Sydney on Saturday.

It's a big Saturday for Francisco Pastrana of Argentina who becomes the first 'foreign' referee to referee a match in Super Rugby.

SACS completed a clean sweep of three wins on tour in Zimbabwe, with victories over Churchill (67-12) and Prince Edward (38-7).

The 2012 National Under-18 Academy Week kicked off in Wellington on Monday, 2 July.

The 2012 Under-13 Week started at the DP de Villiers Stadium in Sasolburg on Monday, 2 July, with 12 provincial unions taking part.

The Lions have been dealt further injuries to their difficult season with the news that Andries Coetzee and Deon van Rensburg will miss the remaining two Super Rugby matches.

Winter has struck the Stormers squad with a number of trying to shake off illness and stars Bryan Habana and Juan de Jongh sent home to recover.

The 2012 Grant Khomo Week for Under-16 provincial teams started at the University of Johannesburg on Monday, 2 July.

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Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder is confident he will have Kieran Read and Israel Dagg back this weekend, but Dan Carter's fitness will be "touch and go".

The Blue Bulls have won the race to sign Baby Boks flyhalf Handrè Pollard after a two-year chase for his signature.

The battling Blues have suffered another backline blow with the news that wing Rudi Wulf is set to undergo shoulder surgery on Wednesday.

Wales loose forward Rob McCusker has been selected by coach Simon Easterby as the man to skipper the Welsh province next season.

In a warm-up match for Craven Week, Western Province Schools beat the visiting Namibia Schools 69-19 at Newlands on Saturday.

The Chiefs booked their place in the Super Rugby play-offs, but there is an even bigger prize for them on Monday.

The USA Under-20 side claimed the Junior World Rugby Trophy on home soil with a victory over Japan in the final to earn a place in next year's Junior World Championship in France.

With just two rounds left before the Super Rugby play-offs there are still nine teams in with a shout of making the top six.

Bulls centre Johann Sadie will miss the remainder of the Super Rugby season through injury, while there is good news for flank Deon Stegmann.

The 2012 Under-16 Rugby Week for Girls starts in Kimberley on Monday, 2 July, the third such week after George and Nelspruit.

Former Bok captain Bobby Skinstad is not always as sharp in front of the microphone as he was on the playing field.

Wallaby fullback Kurtley Beale will not know until Tuesday whether he will play for the Melbourne Rebels in their final two Super Rugby games in South Africa.

Having displayed their lethal counter-attacking ability against the Cheetahs, the Bulls will look to reproduce those first 60 minutes in the weeks to come.

Lions President Kevin de Klerk describes the financial implications of exclusion from Super Rugby as 'very, very severe'.

According to reports in the New Zealand media, Sonny Bill Williams is poised to take up a contract in Japan and may only play for the All Blacks again in 2014.

The EP Kings struck a blow in the opening round of the national first division when they beat the defending champion Boland Kavaliers in Wellington.

The annual Under-19 tournament for northern schools, organised by the PUK Institute of North West University, has just ended.  

The IRB has inducted the ground-breaking USA Olympic rugby teams from the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games into the IRB Hall of Fame.

SACS ended their trip to Zimbabwe on winning note with a solid victory over Prince Edward in the inaugural Leabridge Rugby Challenge.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee believes that his team's 27-17 victory over the Lions at Newlands on Saturday was their 'best win of the season'.

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke highlighted his team's commitment and accuracy on defence as the key to their victory over the Cheetahs.

The 2012 Grant Khomo week for Under-16 provincial teams starts at the University of Johannesburg on Monday, 2 July. There are 20 teams taking part.

The 2012 Under-18 Academy Week starts in Wellington on Monday, 2 July.

Lions' captain Josh Strauss was not all that happy with referee Mark Lawrence's performance at Newlands on Saturday.

Brumbies coach Jake White is hoping to lure Wallaby skipper David Pocock to Canberra once he finishes his contract with the Western Force.

In the most thrilling of circumstances, the United States won the Junior World Rugby Trophy in front of its home crowd on Saturday, beating Japan 37-33.

Brumbies captain Ben Mowen admitted that his team can't afford to lose their momentum the way they did against the Western Force.

The Bulls completed a 40-24 triumph over the Cheetahs in a thriller that yielded no fewer than ten tries in Pretoria.

The Stormers were pushed all the way by the Lions in a tightly contested 27-17 Super Rugby triumph at Newlands.

The Western Force were unable to provide inaugural captain Nathan Sharpe with a winning home farewell, despite a spirited second-half comeback.

Experienced Rebels back Mark Gerrard has revealed that he's off to Japan and won't be staying on for another season in Melbourne.

The Brumbies march back to the top of the Australian conference with a 28-17 victory over the Western Force in Perth.

The Hurricanes clinched a nail-biting 23-22 victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch in a thrilling Super Rugby clash to keep the 'Canes in the hunt.

On Day 2 of the inaugural Leabridge Rugby Challenge, SACS again had a big win, beating Churchill 67-12.

In the main match on Friday, the final day of the 2012 Under-13 Craven Week played in Bloemfontein, the Blue Bulls beat Western Province.

The Cheetahs might be out of the play-off race, but they have a lot to play for when they meet the Bulls.

A well-drilled SACS started the Zimbabwe tour in on a high note, thumping St John’s College 62-10 on the opening day of the inaugural Leabridge Rugby Challenge.

London Welsh are set to play in the English Premiership next season after winning an appeal against a RFU decision to block their promotion.

Young Vlad Iordachescu has been appointed to referee the final of the Junior World Rugby Trophy in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Western Force were dealt a cruel blow ahead of the farewell match for veteran Nathan Sharpe.

English Premiership club Wasps have been sold to the highest bidder - a consortium led by former Wasps player Ken Moss.

Stormers backline coach Robbie Fleck believes that it's tough to know what to expect from the Lions following the departure of coach John Mitchell.

France will soon be playing Test matches at a new 82,000-seater stadium in Evry Centre-Essonne.

It has been a big week for James O'Connor who returned from injury and spent some time at his local salon.

The defending champions Reds are making a late push for the Super Rugby play-offs.

The Reds took their opportunities well to secure a vital 32-17 bonus-point victory over the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

The Chiefs secured their place at the top of the Super Rugby standings with a hard-fought 27-21 victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin.

The feast of Super Rugby derbies continues on Saturday, with a couple of banana skin fixtures wrapping up the weekend's action.

Desire and passion! These were the key words at the Bulls' training sessions this week, ahead of the resumption of the Super Rugby season.

Former Wallabies skipper Rocky Elsom has signed a deal to join Japanese club Kobe Steel and is unlikely to play any more Super Rugby this year.

GLRU President Kevin de Klerk on Thursday denied that the suspension of coach John Mitchell was based purely on players' complaints.

Golden Lions Rugby Union President Kevin de Klerk says he is optimistic that the Lions will participate in next year's Super Rugby competition.

Western Province and the Blue Bulls, both unbeaten, will meet in the main match on the final day of the 2012 Under-13 Craven Week.

Welsh giants, Cardiff Blues, will field South African-born flanker Andries Pretorius against the Cheetahs next month.

In the main match on Thursday, the third day of the 2012 Under-13 Craven Week in Bloemfontein, WP beat the Valke 17-0.

The first match of the new-look First Division will kick off at Boland Stadium in Wellington on Frida

Lions skipper Josh Strauss believes his team can build on their surprise victory over the Sharks by causing an upset against the Stormers on Saturday.

Saturday's Super Rugby encounter with the Hurricanes is this season's biggest game yet for the Crusaders, according to coach Todd Blackadder.

Western Province beat the Blue Bulls on the final day of the 2012 LSEN Craven Week, played at UJ. In the main match on the final day they beat the Blue Bulls 25-15.

Veterans Charlie Hodgson (Saracens) and Lee Mears (Bath) are no longer available to play international rugby for England.

New Zealand's Chiefs will be looking to consolidate top spot on the Super Rugby table when the series resumes this weekend, after the June Test window break.

Wales U18 head coach Allan Lewis will take a development squad to SA in August in a new initiative to further enhance rugby development in Wales.

Lions caretaker head coach Johan Ackermann has decided to stick with continuity in his first team selection to take on the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

Andy Farrell will rejoin the England coaching team from July 2. This follows after he initially turned down the chance to turn his sabbatical from Saracens into a full-time deal.

Brumbies coach Jake White has rushed back a mob of Wallabies into the team to take on Western the Force in Perth on Saturday.

The Hoerskool Swartland hosts its third rugby festival in Malmesbury on Thursday, 12 July and Saturday, 14 July.

For the first time this season the Rebels will field all of their three biggest names in the starting XV when they tackle the Reds in Melbourne on Friday.

The Western Force have made two changes to their side that will farewell inaugural captain Nathan Sharpe, when they face the Brumbies on Saturday.

Scrumhalf Will Genia will captain the Reds for the rest of the season with a strong team behind him for the clash with the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

The Highlanders have resisted the temptation to throw all their international players back into the mix with Andrew Hore and James Haskell rested.

The New Zealand Under-20 player accused of raping a South African woman publicly identified himself on Thursday and denied the alleged sexual assault.

The international Test window has opened and closed again so it's time to get our teeth sunk into some more Super Rugby action.

The Bulls have closed ranks around misfiring Springbok flyhalf Morné Steyn, as they head into the business-end of the season.

We take a look at the quick throw-in, as law discussions make a comeback on our site after an absence of some time.

The Hurricanes will be without All Blacks Cory Jane and Victor Vito when they take on the Crusaders in Christchurch this weekend.

Springbok training squad member CJ Stander may be heading abroad soon, but he still has a crucial role to play for the Bulls.

SACS enjoyed a big win on the opening day of the inaugural Leabridge Rugby Challenge being played at Bushman Rock near Harare.

The one is a well-known rugby pundit. The other is a well-known wrestler.

The one is a young-looking actor. The other is a young-looking Springbok.

Just a week ago he was being mentored by Wallaby captain David Pocock. This week Michael Hooper hopes to teach him a lesson.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is confident that Quinn Roux will return from Leinster next year a much better player for the experience.

The Sharks, heading into what they have termed 'unchartered territory', have decided to place all their Springboks on ice.

Lock Phoenix Battye has become the latest player to express his loyalty to the Western Force, having signed on for the 2013 and 2014 Super Rugby seasons.

Siya Kolisi will be in a new role for the Stormers when they host the hapless Lions in Super Rugby action on Saturday.

Dan Carter heads the list of All Blacks that won't feature when the Crusaders resume their Super Rugby campaign on Saturday.

There is a good-news story emerging in the Cape in the form of new Stormers loose forward Tyrone Holmes.

The Bulls have named 14 Springboks in the starting XV to face the Cheetahs in Pretoria on Saturday.

The Cheetahs will blood another 'new' prop when they face the Bulls at  Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Ireland have nicked another talented, young SA forward, with Stormers lock Quinn Roux set to join the exodus to the Emerald Isle.

SANZAR have revealed that all three territories were tracking beyond comparative Super Rugby numbers from this time last year.

This year's final of the Junior World Trophy, being played in Salt Lake City, Utah, is between Japan and the USA. It is Japan's third successive final.

With an ultru-modern indoor stadium at their disposal, it was no surprise the Highlanders were fuming when force to train outdoors.

The Chiefs received a timely boost ahead of their showdown with the Highlanders in Dunedin on Sunday.

The Stormers forwards have been impressive all season, but they face their biggest test yet when they take on the lowly Lions this weekend.

Western Province and the Blue Bulls found the going much tougher on Day 2 of the LSEN Craven Week at the University of Johannesburg on Tuesday, 26 June.

Experienced Rebels flank Michael Lipman has decided it's not worth rebelling against medical opinion and has retired with immediate effect.

On Day 2 of the Under-13 Craven Week taking place at Grey College in Bloemfontein, the Blue Bulls recorded their second big win over Eastern Cape opposition.

The so-called international window has closed now and Europe's international teams have gone back home, lots with tails between legs.

Ireland could run into problems with star flank Sean O'Brien unlikely to be available for the year-end Test matches.

Lourens van der Merwe has been appointed to his very first Test in a year of exciting developments for the Bloemfontein schoolmaster.

The IRB have expanded the World Sevens Series by adding La Plata in Argentina as the tenth venue for the upcoming 2012/13 season.

Timmy Hancox thinks Heinrich Brussow could be the missing link for the Springboks ahead of the upcoming Rugby Championship. What do you think?

Pumas outside back Horacio Agulla has parted ways with Leicester Tigers and will join their Premiership rivals Bath next season.

The Ballz Radio Rugby Panel looks back at the third Test between England & SA in PE.

Gloucester veteran Mike Tindall has extended his stay at Kingsholm by signing a one-year contract as a player/coach at the Premiership club next season.

Talented back Cory Jane has admitted he is still a doubtful starter for Saturday's Super Rugby clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch.

A large crowd of close to 10,000 was treated to some top-class schoolboy rugby as Hilton beat Michaelhouse 26-22 on Saturday.

Under-fire Waratahs coach Michael Foley was called into an NSW board meeting to present a review of his team's Super Rugby season to date.

The NZRU have pledged to fully co-operate with a South African police investigation following a rape allegation agaist one of the Baby Blacks.

Saia Faingaa will celebrate his milestone 50th game for the Reds on Friday against the Rebels in Melbourne.

On Friday, 22 June, 2012 Dolf Bekker, one of the family of Springboks, died at the age of 85.

The 2012 LSEN Craven Week opened at the University of Johannesburg on Monday, 25 June.

SWD caused a major upset at the 41st Under-13 Craven Week when they beat hosts Free State 15-10 in the main match of the opening day.

Former Springbok lock Johan Ackermann has been entrusted with the unenviable task of taking over as head coach of the Lions.

Beaten in Port Elizabeth by the EP Kings, the South African Students beat Namibia 34-24 at the National Rugby Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday.

The Lions, still reeling from losing their head coach last week, may well be without their two top props when the Super Rugby season resumes this week.

The return of Super Rugby brings with it a fresh batch of injury woes for the Stormers, with star lock Eben Etzebeth in doubt for Saturday's clash.

The next six weeks of Super Rugby should be particularly intriguing after having had a look at Heyneke Meyer's opening hand against England.

Sonny Bill Williams has made up his mind about what the future holds for him. Only he is not telling anybody.

Thirteen Springboks will return to the Bulls fold this week as they start preparations for the final leg of their Super Rugby league fixtures.

St John's won a thrilling FNB Classic Clash 32-31 against Stithians. It was one of those games which is a thrill to win and so disappointing to lose.

The All Blacks are currently the best team in the world with the rest playing catch-up and that is apparent in our latest Team of the Week.

Australian Rugby Union CEO John O'Neill will have to find a new cash cow.

The Wallabies may be celebrating a whitewash over Wales, but their deficiencies will be punished by the All Blacks and Springboks.

The one was a Bulls superhero. The other is the actual daughter of a superhero.

The one scared a few Englishmen this last week. The other has ruffled feathers in Hollywood.

The possibility of first-choice captain Schalk Burger featuring in the Stormers team again this season is becoming more remote with each passing day.

The movement of players, and coaches, in and out of French clubs has some surprises all right.

Police are investigating rape charges against members of NZ's U20 team after they lost to South Africa in the Junior World Championship Final.

All Black Richard Kahui's run of back luck is set to keep him on the sidelines for the rest of the year.

Springbok veteran Pierre Spies said the side let themselves down in their 14-all draw with England in Port Elizabeth at the weekend.

The 2012 Craven Week for learners with special educational needs (LSEN) starts in Johannesburg on 25 June.

Australian coach Robbie Deans expects Wales to become an even bigger threat as they continue to evolve.

The 2012 Under-13 Craven Week kicks-off at Grey College in Bloemfontein on Monday. It is the 41st such week, having started in 1972 in Potchefstroom.

New Zealand's Super Rugby franchises will pay a price for their national team's dominant form in the three-Test series against Ireland.

Rebels vice-captain Gareth Delve has re-signed with the franchise and will remain in Melbourne for 2013.

It's holiday time and so there are few school results. There was a big one in Johannesburg, a thrilling FNB Classic Clash.

England coach Stuart Lancaster, who said he was "gutted" not to win in Port Elizabeth, also spoke of the progress his team had made.

New Springbok coach Heyneke bemoaned the 'step backwards' his team took against England at the weekend.

Three current players have showed their commitment to the table-topping Chiefs by re-signing with the franchise until the end of 2014.

Wales' caretaker coach Rob Howley was disappointed that his side came up short in their Test series against the Wallabies.

Ireland were smarting after their humiliating record 0-60 whitewash at the hands of the All Blacks at the weekend.

Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer is worried about the poor form of flyhalf Morné Steyn ahead of the new Rugby Championship.

The drums have started beating in New Zealand for All Blacks great Richie McCaw to yield his cherished No.7 jersey to Sam Cane.

Fullback James Pritchard scored 21 points as Canada defeated Georgia 31-12 in an international match.

Riccardo Bocchino kicked three penalties and two conversions as Italy beat the United States 30-10.

France ran in six tries to crush Argentina 49-10 in the second Test and record their biggest ever win over the Pumas.

England coach Stuart Lancaster believes that the fighting draw his team earned in Port Elizabeth is proof of their positive development.

England showed plenty of character in a committed defensive display to share the spoils in a 14-14 draw with the Springboks in Port Elizabeth.

The Springboks were left frustrated after they were shut down by a determined England team who forced a draw in the final Test in Port Elizabeth.

England showed a determined attitude to hold on for a 14-14 draw with an underwhelming Springbok side in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Varsity Cup champions Tuks beat College Rovers 23-21 in Durban on Friday to claim the inaugural Champions Challenge.

Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll was left stunned by a punishing performance from the All Blacks who showed no mercy in Hamilton on Saturday.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was particularly pleased with the contribution the young guns in his team made to the 60-0 demolition of Ireland on Saturday.

Junior Springbok coach Dawie Theron believes the key to his team's World Championship victory was the way they hardened up under pressure.

The All Blacks might have been disappointed with their performance last weekend, but they were incredible in their 60-0 win over Ireland.

Wallaby coach Robbie Deans believes that the composure his team showed to edge Wales out again bodes well for the future of the team.

Ireland have been left red-faced after leaving with no points on the board in a 60-0 drubbing.

New Zealand put together a breathtaking display as they demolished Ireland 60-0 to claim a series whitewash in Hamilton on Saturday.

Wales produced another determined effort only to come up agonisingly short once again, going down 20-19 to Australia in Sydney.

The Wallabies were made to work hard, but they did enough to scrape another win over Wales and claim a series whitewash.

Robert Harley came off the bench to score the winning try for Scotland as they scraped home 17-16 in a one-off Test against Samoa on Saturday.

The Wallabies were stretched right until the end, but they did enough to hang on for a tense 20-19 victory over Wales in Sydney on Saturday.

Junior Springbok inside centre Jan Serfontein has become the first South African to be named as the IRB Junior Player of the Year.

It was meant to be a fund-raising affair to launch World Cup-winning former Springbok captain John Smit's new charity.

South Africa dethroned New Zealand as the IRB Junior World champions at a packed Newlands on Friday.

Wales held on in the face of a strong second-half charge by Argentina to finish third at the IRB Junior Championships.

A loss against England in Port Elizabeth on Saturday would curb precious momentum the Springboks have accumulated, captain Jean de Villiers said on Friday.

The International Rugby Board appointed eight referees to the 2012 Junior World Championships. We give short profiles of each of them.

Sharks flyhalf Frederic Michalak will make his first start for France in almost five years in Saturday's clash against Argentina in Tucumán.

New Ulster coach Mark Anscombe has brought Kiwi loose forward Nick Williams to the Irish club on a two-year contract.

The Golden Lions Rugby Union have suspended their head coach John Mitchell. Jan de Koning brings you this exclusive report.

Exeter Chiefs newcomer Dean Mumm has admitted it was the "ambition" of the Devon club that persuaded him to swap life in Super Rugby for that of the Premiership.

Wales know that if they are to secure their first Test victory over the Wallabies on Australian soil since 1969, then they will have to neutralise fullback Kurtley Beale.

Can the Boks make it a series whitewash? We look at the numbers ahead of the third Test.

Just before the mid-year holidays came down on schools rugby, Mpumalanga got in several of its knock-out matches, playing them on Tuesday.

Ireland backline coach Les Kiss believes his side can target All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden in a effort to unsettle the team.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has been forced to make a late change to his starting front row with Joe Marler coming in for the injured Alex Corbisiero.

St. Johns skipper NJ Maree is expecting a physical onslaught from their local rivals St. Stithians in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

Scotland will look to secure an unprecedented Southern Hemisphere clean sweep in a one-off Test against Samoa on Saturday.

Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi could close out his international career on Saturday, when they take on France in the second Test.

Last week was surprisingly tight, but can Ireland lift themselves once again and pick up a victory over the All Blacks in Hamilton?

Wales will have a final chance to claim a Wallaby scalp on their tour when they run out at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday.

South Africa and England meet in the third and last Test of the 2012 series in Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

St Stithians of Randburg go across to St John's of Houghton for this week's FNB Classic Clash, two teams likely to play rugby in a creative and honourable way.

England want to end a long, turbulent season on a high by winning the final Test against the Springboks.

Lions coach John Mitchell may face yet another player revolt.

St. Stithians captain Jonty Bredell is proud of his record against St. Johns over the years and is keen to notch another victory in their derby on Saturday.

Pierre Spies will hope his 50th Test for the Springboks against England in Port Elizabeth on Saturday will have a more favourable result than his 2006 debut.

SARU announced on Thursday that more than 30 000 tickets have already been sold for the IRB Junior World Championship final on Friday at Newlands.

Aaron Cruden, with a World Cup-winner's medal in his back pocket, feels he is now mature enough to fill the gap left by Dan Carter with confidence.

Heyneke Meyer's quest for Springbok perfection could lead to 'coach burn-out', but will make the team a more consistently competitive outfit.

It has been billed as the 'Dream Final' and there is little doubt it will be a cracker when SA host NZ in the IRB Junior World Championships showpiece at Newlands on Friday.

Baby Boks captain Wiaan Liebenberg says playing in front of a packed stadium in a final for his country is a dream come true.

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) have sent out a warning that there are some investment scams claiming to represent SARU going around via email.

The loss of young Bulls talent CJ Stander came as quite a shock to the South African rugby fraternity. But what is his actual motive?

Injured Cheetahs flyhalf Johan Goosen might not be playing in the IRB U20 Final, but he remains proud of his fellow Baby Boks.

Springbok replacement Ryan Kankowski will go on a six-month sabbatical to Japan in August.

The ARUs willingness to back their players to the hilt was once again displayed this week when they stood behind utility back Kurtley Beale.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has made wholesale changes to his team to face the Springboks on Saturday, including a first start for Alex Goode.

When South Africa take on England in the third and final Test in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, local hero Jacques Potgieter will be a lot closer to the action.

In an unusual turn of events, Frans Steyn will be suiting up to get married instead of donning the No.12 jersey for the Boks on Saturday.

Ireland replacement centre Paddy Wallace has been rushed straight into the starting line-up in one of three changes for Saturday's Test against the All Blacks.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer believes that the way to get the best out of Gio Aplon is to allow him to play his natural game and unleash his X-factor.

Wales field an unchanged side for the third Test of their Australian tour  in Sydney after falling just short of victory last weekend.

All Black match-winner Dan Carter is out of the third Test against Ireland in a side that also features Richie McCaw moving to No.8.

In a shock move, it has been revealed that star Bulls loose forward CJ Stander is heading abroad to further his career.

Three SA schools are flying off to Harare for the start of the inaugural Leabridge Rugby Challenge with three days of matches set to be played.

London Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young has appointed New Zealander Shane Howarth as backs coach.

South African Under-20 flyhalf Handré Pollard is in high demand, with the Sharks and the Bulls trying to lure him from Cape Town.

The need to experiment clearly overrides the desire to maintain a winning combination for Argentina coach Santiago Phelan.

Bok coach Heyneke Meyer believes that continuity and winning momentum will be the key to taking his team to the top of the game in the future.

Bishops have had a dismal rugby term and then suddenly the lights came on when they went the short distance to Rondebosch and won 15-3.

It never rains, but it pours. That certainly rings true for the battling Blues, who have just lost another star player to injury.

The British and Irish Lions tour to Australia next year is set to generate up to AU$300-million for the local economy.

Working with world-class coaches is the real value players gain from playing in midweek matches for England.

Jean de Villiers has been appointed as Springbok captain until the end of the year due to the stability and high standards he offers the team.

It is official! Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers will take up a new post as Director of Rugby at the University of the Western Cape.

Scotland coach Andy Robinson has made three key changes as his team look to make it a clean sweep on their southern hemisphere tour.

Jacques Potgieter will make his Test debut against England in his hometown of Port Elizabeth as one of three changes to the Springbok starting XV.

Nick Abendanon came to South Africa for a wedding and stayed on to score a hat-trick of tries as England triumphed 57-31 against Northern Barbarians.

Controversial Rebels lock Adam Byrnes has not made many appearances on the playing field this season, but he continues to grab the headlines ... for all the wrong reasons.

If World Cup-winning former Springbok captain John Smit thought the Sharks would go easy on his team in Friday's charity match, he was mistaken.

Here are some results for more than just the First XVs of matches played over the weekend.

South African referee Jaco Peyper flew to Samoa to take charge of his third successive Scotland match this weekend.

England completed a 57-31 win over the SA BaaBaas in a true Barbarians style clash in Potchefstroom on Tuesday.

Again there were few matches but some significant ones, enough to make some changes again to the FNB Top 20.

SA U20 stars Jan Serfontein and Shaun Adendorff, together with Ireland's JJ Hanrahan, have been nominated for the IRB Junior Player of the Year Award.

In the absence of Frans Steyn it is more than likely that Wynand Olivier will partner Jean de Villiers in the Bok midfield and the Bulls man can't wait.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has revealed that injury-plagued lock Andries Bekker should be 'good-to-go' for the clash with the Lions on June 30.

On Saturday, 23 June there will be huge interest in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands as the two traditional rivals clash on Gilfillan field, Hilton and Michaelhouse.

Ireland lock Dan Tuohy insists that his team will end their tour of New Zealand 'with all guns blazing' in Hamilton on Saturday.

Wales centre Jonathan Davies insists that although the series has been lost, the final Test against Australia is 'vital' to Wales' ongoing development.

The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the six-can't-go-into-five scenario will continue to haunt the Lions.

The Blues have called on Andrew Van der Heijden to provide vital cover at lock for the rest of the Super Rugby season.

Veteran Wallaby lock Nathan Sharpe has postponed his retirement and will play until the end of the Rugby Championship this year.

Fullback Kurtley Beale returns to the Wallabies starting lineup for the third Test against Wales in Sydney on Saturday.

England coach Stuart Lancaster told his midweek team Monday that there are Test places up for grabs.

We bring you the ever-popular Rugby Panel which is hosted weekly on Ballz Radio.

Greg Garner of England will referee the Final of the Junior World Championships between South Africa and New Zealand at Newlands on Friday.

England's hopes of avoiding a series whitewash have been dealt a serious blow by the news that captain Chris Robshaw has been sidelined by injury.

The June widow is open for Test matches as Northern Invaders move South. The Junior World Championship ends and the Junior World Trophy begins.

England will be looking for a midweek boost when they take on the SA Northern Barbarians in Potchefstroom on Tuesday.

Western Province fullback Joe Pietersen has been called up to the Springbok squad following the non-availability of a number of fullback options.

A late try for Manuel Montero saw Argentina move past France on the IRB World Rankings.

Junior Bok captain William Small-Smith will miss the Junior World Championships Final against New Zealand because of injury.

After starting his Test career with a brace of tries against Fiji, Scotland speedster Tim Visser is braced for a physical test against Samoa this weekend.

Test rugby returns again for the second week of exciting action and our selectors had a tough job to pick the Team of the Week.

New Zealand coach Rob Penney spoke of the 'newfound maturity' of his team ahead of the IRB U20 Final.

Wales have questioned the legitimacy of the Wallabies breakdown tactics and want a meeting with the referee.

Scotland No.8 John Barclay will miss the Test against Samoa this weekend as he has had to return home to get married.

The Wallabies are starting to believe in themselves after their last-gasp win over Wales at the weekend.

Willem Barnard and Mof Myburgh, two Springboks of yesteryear, died on 15 June, 2012. Both had great careers. Barnard was 88, Myburgh 75.

Star All Blacks No.8 Kieran Read remains on the 'doubtful' list ahead of Saturday's third Test against Ireland in Hamilton.

Former Springbok rugby coach Peter de Villiers is expected to be appointed as UWC's new Director of Rugby.

New Zealand will not get a chance this year to add another Grand Slam to their list of accomplishments.

A shoulder injury has ruled England scrumhalf Ben Youngs out of the third Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth Saturday.

Wallaby utility back Sam Norton-Knight will depart Japan to join Australia's Western Force for two seasons.

Wallaby captain James Horwill is to undergo surgery on his hamstring and could be out until next year's Super Rugby series.

Wallaby wing Cooper Vuna will be available for selection in this weekend's third Test against Wales after avoiding suspension.

Hosts South Africa have the right attitude ahead of their IRB Junior World Championships Final showdown with New Zealand.

Wynberg Boys’ High School easily beat SACS 26-16 in their annual FNB Classic Clash this past Saturday.

Paul Dobson, rugby365.com's law guru and writer, was on Sunday presented with the IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service 2012.

It is the Dream Final we all wanted. Hosts SA will meet NZ to determine who will be crowned as the 2012 IRB Junior World Champions.

The Springboks will be without Frans Steyn for the third Test, as the backline ace will be getting married on Saturday.

Despite losing both Test matches and the series, England captain Chris Robshaw is upbeat about the third Test against the Boks.

Heyneke Meyer has continued his tough stance on seeking perfection and doesn't believe injuries are an excuse for letting things slip.

Tearaway flank Sam Cane made an impact in his Test debut and now plans to take the next step and fight for a starting berth in the All Blacks.

Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard has praised his forwards for their work at the breakdowns, to allow him to fire out quick ball to the backline.

Samoa stormed back from 0-16 down and survived a late onslaught to beat Pacific Nations Cup defending champions Japan 27-26 and clinch the trophy.

Paarl Gim weathered a determined first-half effort by visitors Boland Landbou to coast home by a somewhat flattering 38-13 margin in their Western Province Super League A fixture on Saturday.

Paarl Boys' High went over to Stellenbosch for a Premier Interschools match and beat Paul Roos 22-17 on Saturday, reversing the trend of home victories in matches between the two schools.

After have suffered a blow with news that centre Gordon D'Arcy and loose forward Jamie Heaslip will miss the third Test against New Zealand.

Welsh skipper Sam Warburton said his side would be motivated by their heartbreaking defeat to Australia in a bid to avoid series whitewash.

The All Blacks have lost senior lock Ali Williams for at least eight weeks and there was a question mark over Kieran Read.

Legendary Wallaby utility back and former Australian captain Stirling Mortlock will end his illustrious next month.

There are still fewer results this weekend with exams and warm-up matches for Craven Week but there were two FNB Classic Clashes.

Kurtley Beale is in line to make his Wallaby comeback in next weekend's final Test against Wales, despite facing a police charge for assault.

Argentina made it another clean sweep for the four big guns of the Southern Hemisphere as they edged France 23-20.

Griqualand West Country - the old North Western Cape - has chosen its team for the 2012 Under-18 Craven Week in Port Elizabeth starting on 9 July.

South Africa, who survived a brave second-half comeback from England, are busy building a team that can rise to the top of the world rankings.

South African coach Heyneke Meyer spoke of "the long road ahead" after his team's 36-27 series clinching win over England.

Guts! That one words sums up England's display in going behind 0-2 in the three match series.

There is no doubt South Africa deserved to win, as they produced 20 minutes of the most amazing rugby we have seen since the 2007 World Cup.

South Africa, with a blistering start, took an unassailable 2-0 series lead over England in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Australia's Mike Harris speaks about his match-winning penalty in Melbourne on Saturday.

All Black coach Steve Hansen admitted the better team probably lost in Christchurch on Saturday.

Flyhalf Berrick Barnes capped an emotional day dashing back from the birth of his first child to steer the Wallabies to a series-clinching victory.

Wallabies wing Cooper Vuna has been cited for a dangerous tackle on Welsh fullback Leigh Halfpenny.

Jonny May of Gloucester joined up with the England squad in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Wales were left heartbroken as a famous victory slipped through their grasp with the last kick of their battle against Australia in Melbourne.

The Hurricanes' number-one scrumhalf TJ Perenara's successful 2012 season came to a dramatic end on Friday

Wallaby star Kurtley Beale will face a charge of common assault after a row with security guards at a Brisbane hotel.

A late Mike Harris penalty saved Australian blushes as they snatched a dramatic last-gasp victory over Wales in Melbourne on Saturday.

Replacement Mike Harris slotted a penalty deep into injury time to give Australian a 25-23 win over Wales in Melbourne on Saturday.

Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll was close to tears in his post-match interview, such was the disappointment of another  loss to New Zealand.

Some players just have BMT (big match temperament) and Dan Carter has that in bucket loads.

Dan Carter kicked a last-minute drop-goal to give New Zealand a fortuitous, but thrilling 22-19 win over Ireland in Christchurch on Saturday.

Richard Brown, Ben McCalman and Brett Sheehan - have all extended their contracts with the Force until 2013.

Kris Burton kicked 20 points, rallying Italy in the second half for a 25-16 victory over Canada.

Dutch rookie Tim Visser made the perfect start to his Test career, as he scored two tries in Scotland's 37-25 win over Fiji.

Wallabies flyhalf Berrick Barnes is racing the clock to be back in Melbourne for the second Test against Wales on Saturday.

We preview the semifinals of the IRB Junior World Championships, which takes place in Cape Town on Sunday.

On Saturday, in an FNB Classic Clash, Wynberg Boys' High play the South African College High School (SACS), a great rivalry going back many decades.

A hamstring injury to regular Junior Boks back Patrick Howard has ruled him out of the remainder of the 2012 IRB Junior World Championships.

The Springboks' victory over England last Saturday was only the first step in the process of being 'unbeatable' on South African soil.

The SABC is the big loser in the broadcast stand-off surrounding the Springboks.

Jonathan Joseph is confident that England's new-look backline will be able to use their pace to good effect during the second Test against South Africa.

A hamstring injury to three-quarter Patrick Howard has ruled him out of the remainder of the 2012 IRB Junior World Championships.

A young Reds side endured a tough and physical midseason hit-out against New Zealand's Hurricanes on Friday, going down 36-7 to the Wellington side.

Bath prop David Flatman has been forced to retire from the game through injury with immediate effect.

Ireland have turned to the kick-and-chase tactics of Rugby League in their quest to find a way to beat the All Blacks.

Inside centre Justin Scott will lead Wynberg Boys' High School into battle in tomorrow's FNB Classic Clashes encounter with local rivals, SACS.

Glasgow Warriors have signed 19-year-old Canadian international wing Taylor Paris on a one-year deal.

The emotional significance of Test rugby returning to earthquake-devastated Christchurch has provided added motivation to the All Blacks heading in to Saturday's second clash against Ireland.

The 'trailer', or queue, at the back of a ruck or maul has become a common sight in South African rugby, but what exactly is it for and how long will it last?

Cameron Calder will captain the SACS First XV against Wynberg this Saturday in an FNB Classic Clash.

Wallabies' scrumhalf Will Genia is expecting extra attention as Wales bid to level the three-Test series against Australia in Melbourne on Saturday.

This weekend, Grahamstown sees the annual derby between Kingswood College, St Andrew’s College, St Andrew’s Prep and the Diocesan School for Girls.

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Australian Sevens star Junior Rasolea has signed with the Western Force for the 2013 and 2014 Super Rugby seasons.

Scotland will seek to maintain winning momentum in a one-off Test against Fiji side after opening their  tour with a rousing upset victory over Australia.

England have been forced into making a late change for the second test against the Springboks, with Thomas Waldrom drafted in to replace Phil Dowson.

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says Australia and Reds captain James Horwill will almost certainly sit out the remainder of the rugby season with a serious hamstring injury.

Rondebosch captain Levi Calthorpe will lead his side out for just his second game at the helm when they take on Bishops on Saturday.

Bishops captain Seb Remmelzwaal has played three different positions this season so he is ready for anything against Rondebosch this weekend.

If Ireland manage to beat the All Blacks in Christchurch on Saturday then it will be a famous victory against all odds.

We preview the first of two Tests between Argentina and France, which will be played in Cordoba on Saturday.

Wales have packed their team full for experience, while Australia plans to use the same recipe for success in the second Test in Melbourne on Saturday.

South Africa and England both claim to have learnt from last week and claim that they will be better in Saturday's second Test. Which one will be better?

WP will head to Dysselsdorp to take on the SWD Eagles on Saturday, as they make good on a promise made to a rugby-mad community in April.

Springbok forwards coach Johann van Graan is looking for an improvement from his forwards against England.

French coach Philippe Saint-Andre has named two rookies for the first Test against Argentina.

England coach Stuart Lancaster admitted his team will have to raise the bar considerably in the second Test against South Africa.

The Golden Lions teams who will contest the semifinals of the Big Schools division of the Beeld Trophy, have been identified.

Ireland may be ranked outsiders, being offered at anything from 12-1 to 20-1, but they are not going to 'roll over and play dead against New Zealand

Australia have had more playmakers in their arsenal than you could shake a stick at until injuries ravaged their options leaving only Berrick Barnes.

The last Saturday of the second term in the Western Province sees all eight of the Premier A big boys in action against each other.

Scotland's most-capped scrumhalf Mike Blair will be playing in France next season.

Free State Schools have announced four teams - two Under-18 teams and two Under-19 teams - to take part in the upcoming national weeks.

Blues lock Filo Paulo has been suspended for five weeks, ending his Super Rugby season abruptly.

Springbok vice-captain Bismarck du Plessis has admitted learning to do things the Heyneke Meyer way has meant some late-night homework.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has rung the changes ahead of his team's second Test against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Ireland have beefed up their front row with the return of tighthead prop Mike Ross for the second Test against the All Blacks on Saturday.

New Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer issued a veiled warning to England: These Boks can be much better.

Wales coach Rob Howley has recalled four experieced stars for the second Test against the Wallabies in Melbourne on Saturday.

Wynberg Boys’ High School host the South African College High School (SACS) in an FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

Premier Interschools moves from Durban to Stellenbosch for a match between the home side Paul Roos and Paarl Boys' High.

Controversial England loose forward James Haskell has suggested that the tourists are 'too robotic' and could do with a touch of Kiwi influence.

All Black coach Steve Hansen resisted the temptation to experiment after his team thrashed Ireland in the first Test.

Sunday is semifinals day at the IRB Junior World Championships, with matches at Newlands and the University of the Western Cape.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer wants Pat Lambie to make the most of his opportunity this weekend and make the fullback jersey his own.

The South African Rugby Union said on Wednesday they were "disappointed" that Springbok Test matches would not be available on free-to-air television.

In the Baby Boks' dramatic win over England on Tuesday evening, hooker Jason Thomas sustained a facial injury which has, sadly, ended his tournament.

Tuks' Varsity Cup-winning flyhalf Wesley Dunlop has signed with the Kings and will be available for Super Rugby duty next year.

Namibia have chosen their Under-18 team to take part in the Craven Week in Port Elizabeth, starting on 9 July, 2012.

Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron has called up KwaZulu-Natal hooker Franco Marais to replace Jason Thomas.

We bring you the important numbers ahead of the second Test between SA and England.

England scored eight tries on their way to a 54-26 victory over a determined South African Barbarians team in Kimberley on Wednesady.

By his usual high standards Springbok match-winner Morné Steyn had a bad day at the office last Saturday.

With battle lines drawn for the pool stage of the Heineken Cup next season the coaches of Europe's top club sides have started planning already.

Wales are the only team to have ever beaten New Zealand at the Junior World Championships, and they are confident of doing it again in their semifinal on Sunday.

The IRB have made a ruling/clarification of the maul law, which has been relevant this year.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer made three changes to the match 22 for Saturday's second Test against England in Johannesburg.

The Scotland team to play Fiji in Lautoka on Saturday shows two changes from that which posted the historic victory over Australia last week.

Wing JP Pietersen never had any doubt that his old Springbok teammate and new captain Jean de Villiers would excel at outside centre.

Argentina coach Santiago Phelan made six changes to his team to play France in Cordoba on Saturday.

This Saturday at Rondebosch Boys' High, Rondebosch play Bishops in an FNB Classic Clash - always an enthusiastic match.

In April the IRB issued a clarification of a point of law in response to a request from France.

An earthquake scare left several All Blacks diving for cover in Christchurch ahead of the World Cup champions' upcoming Test against Ireland.

The sequence of words that gets a scrum down has changed. Gone is Pause, which will win applause around the world.

Playmaker Ben Lucas will captain a strong Reds side against the Hurricanes at Stockland Stadium Sunshine Coast.

Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron was full of praise for his team's effort after their convincing 28-15 win over England.

The Stormers' fiery utility forward, Rynhardt Elstadt, has been banned for one week for repeated yellow cards.

The SA U20 side produced a stunning second-half performance on Tuesday to beat England 28-15 and book a semifinal spot in the 2012 JWC.

It's a fairly quiet time now - lots of academic activity and some Craven Week preparation. There are, as a result, few changes to this week's Top 20.

The Baby Boks produced a stunning second-half performance in Cape Town on Tuesday to beat England 28-15 and book a semifinal spot.

Springbok tighthead Jannie du Plessis has hailed new scrum coach Pieter de Villiers as the key to South Africa's strong performance up front last week.

Newcastle Falcons have appointed Peter Russell as head coach as their preparations for the 2012/2013 English Premiership season continue.

Despite being the underdogs, Barbarians Southern region coach Jimmy Stonehouse is upbeat about his side's encounter against England on Wednesday in Kimberley.

Hurricanes flyers Andre Taylor and Alapati Leiua have agreed new deals with the Wellington Super Rugby franchise.

It's mid-winter in South Africa and so time for national weeks - the two Craven Weeks, the Academy Week the Grant Khomo Week and the LSEN Craven Week.

Three first half tries by James Hook, Justin Tipuric and Alun Wyn Jones guided Wales to a 25-15 victory over the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.

The Griffons have announced their team for the 2012 Under-18 Craven Week to be played in Port Elizabeth from 8-14 July.

Clermont Auvergne will get an early opportunity next season to avenge their Heineken Cup semifinal defeat to champions Leinster.

Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer has outlined the road ahead to become the best team in the world with Saturday's second Test the next step.

Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen has been ruled out of the rest of the series against England with a neck injury.

Danny Care will make his first appearance for England in nearly a year, and he hopes to create headlines on the field for a change.

Springbok tourist Earl Rose is regarded as one of the most naturally talented players, but never reached what many pundits felt was his true potential.

Adam Thomson will replace the injured Victor Vito in what looks likely to be the only change to the All Blacks side for the second Test against Ireland.

Veteran New Zealand lock Ali Williams faces a fight to get back into the starting XV after falling behind Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick in the pecking order.

Die kompetisies in Mpumalanga staan nou end se kant toe.

The Wallabies have named an unchanged line-up for Saturday's second Test of the Wales tour in Melbourne.

It is Day Three of the IRB's Under-20 Junior World Champs and again all six matches are being broadcast live from SA.

Europe's most prestigious competition, the Heineken Cup, is facing a boycott by England's clubs.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer doesn't want to tinker too much with his team, although Pat Lambie is almost certain to be included.

Experienced Sharks lock forward Ross Skeate is heading off for a second stint in the French Top 14 after two years in Durban.

The Western Force may get their wish and sign a Genia for 2013.

It's the end of the IRB U20 JWC pool matches this Tuesday, which will mean an end of a competitive challenge for some.

Ben Foden says England will approach the second Test against South Africa, in Johannesburg on Saturday, with confidence.

As the All Blacks eased their way into their preparations for this week's second test against Ireland, they received a timely boost.

The SA Barbarians team has been forced to make a change to their line up for the match against England in Kimberley on Wednesday.

Tough lock forward George Robson will lead England in their midweek clash against the South African Barbarians in Kimberley.

St Andrew's beat Selborne in cold Grahamstown - no mean feat.

The Queen's College First XV were at their destructive best this past Saturday with a comprehensive 78-5 win against Stirling High School.

Gio Aplon and Dean Greyling have been called up to the Bok squad following injury concerns around Zane Kirchner and Coenie Oosthuizen.