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SCHOOLS RANKINGS: The unpredictable nature of schools matches has once again got us scratching our heads as to what reward would justify the past weekend's results.

SCHOOLS RANKINGS: Again there is movement in the Schools Top 20 this week where changes have occurred because of match results or, when teams did not play, an absence of match results.

SCHOOLS REPORT: Kearsney hosted Maritzburg College on their Founders Weekend and concluded the day with a 32-7 victory regarded as one of their finest performances of the season.

There were few schools matches over the long weekend, but provinces used the opportunity to prepare for Craven Week.

TRANSFER NEWS: Wallaby debutant Richard Hardwick is eager to fill the boots of legendary Western Force flank Matt Hodgson after he re-signed for the 2018 Super Rugby season with the Force.

REACTION: Springbok head coach Allister heaped a lot of praise on centre Jan Serfontein and Siyamthanda Kolisi after the Boks secured a series victory against France in Durban on Saturday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Canterbury head coach Glenn Delaney has included four debutants in the starting XV that will defend the Ranfurly Shield against Wanganui on Wednesday.

NEWS: Japan back William Tupou has been handed a three-match ban for dangerous play in last weekend's home defeat by Ireland, Japanese officials said Monday.

REACTION: British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has accused New Zealand players of illegal blocking and urged officials to clamp down on the tactic in this week's first Test against the All Blacks.

NEWS: Australian Rugby Union Chief Bill Pulver says he will resign immediately if an emergency general meeting this week calls for him to go, a report said Monday. 

INJURY UPDATE: British and Irish Lions backline star Owen Farrell has shaken off a thigh strain and will be available for the first Test against the All Blacks this weekend, coach Warren Gatland said.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Juarno Augustus of South Africa was named Player of the tournament at the end of World Rugbvy's Under-20 Championship.

WORLD U20 CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT: New Zealand's Under-20s reclaimed the World Under 20 Championship title with a powerful dissembling of England in a one-sided Final which resulted in a record 64-17 scoreline.

WORLD U20 CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT: Wales showed grit and determination to win a game that looked, for large parts, beyond them to claim seventh spot in the World U20 Championship with a 25-24 victory against Italy. 

INTERNATIONAL REPORT: Georgia ensured that the United States completed their international friendlies winless following their 21-17 victory at Kennesaw State University in Georgia.

WORLD U20 CHAMPIONSHIP: A second half blitz by the Junior Springboks ensured that they left the World U20 Championship with a bronze medal following their 37-15 victory over France in Tbilisi on Sunday.

WORLD U-20 CHAMPIONSHIPS REPORT: Scotland U20s emulated their senior counterparts by getting the better of Australia 24-17 to finish the World U-20 Championship in fifth place.

U20 WORLD CHAMPS REPORT: Conor Dean's 73rd-minute penalty edged the Ireland Under-20s to a 24-18 win over hosts Georgia in a pulsating 9th-10th place play-off at the U20 World Championship in Tbilisi.

REACTION: England coach Eddie Jones hailed his Test veterans and international rookies after a 2-0 Test series triumph in Argentina was achieved without many unavailable stars. 

NEWS: Springbok prop Frans Malherbe and loose forward Teboho Mohoje were issued citing commissioner warnings for foul play in the second test against France at Kings Park.

U-20 WORLD CHAMPS REPORT: Samoa has been relegated to the Trophy division after suffering a 40-53 defeat at the hands of Argentina.

There are not many results as there were not many matches because a long weekend in South Africa must, it seems, be religiously observed.

B&I TOUR NEWS: Ireland's Rory Best will become the fifth captain in six games for the British and Irish Lions on their New Zealand tour when he leads the side against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Tuesday.  

B&I TOUR NEWS: New Zealand cult hero Stephen Donald will lead the Chiefs against the British and Irish Lions in Hamilton on Tuesday. 

INJURY UPDATE: Wing Alex Cuthbert has been ruled out of the second Test of Wales' tour after suffering a shoulder ligament injury against Tonga at Eden Park.

INTERNATIONAL REPORT: Canada were beaten 9-25 by Romania in Edmonton on Saturday in their final game before their 2019 World Cup qualifying series.

INTERNATIONAL REACTION: Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has demanded greater urgency from his players and vowed team changes in the wake of their spluttering Test defeat to Scotland.

INTERNATIONAL REACTION: Captain John Barclay says Scotland are learning from their agonising defeats and are better equipped at closing out tight Tests after toppling the Wallabies in a famous victory in Australia.

B&I LIONS TOUR NEWS: A confident British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland celebrated the convincing win over the Maori All Blacks by claiming it was Steve Hansen who was "worried" a week before the first Test.

REACTION: South Africa coach Allister Coetzee praised the Springboks' 37-15 victory over France Saturday, but warned of challenges ahead after his side took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series.

MATCH REPORT: England beat Argentina 35-25 in Santa Fe on Saturday to clinch the two-Test series 2-0.

OPINION: The Springboks again put in an all-round team performance with Siyamthanda Kolisi leading the physical onslaught in the second Test. 

OPINION: South African were just too good on the day and shut out the French flair with a physical performance to claim a series win. 

REACTION: Australia head coach Michael Chaika believes his side were just always on the backfoot during their 19-24 defeat to Scotland in Sydney on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks have secured a series victory against France after a 37-15 win at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.

LIONS TOUR REACTION: Coach Warren Gatland said Test spots to face the All Blacks were still up for grabs after the British and Irish Lions' 32-10 mauling of the Maori All Blacks on Saturday.

UNDER-20 CHAMPIONSHIP SPOTLIGHT: The two most successful teams in Under-20 Championships history,  New Zealand and England will contest the 2017 Championship final on Sunday, June 18.

NEWS: Wales flank Ross Moriarty was ruled out of the British and Irish Lions tour with a nerve injury on Saturday.

TEST MATCH REPORT: Ireland served Japan a brutal reality check as they crushed the Asian champions 50-22 on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The British and Irish Lions issued a strong warning of their own, recording a comprehensive 32-10 win over New Zealand Maori in Rotorua on Saturday.

TEST MATCH REPORT: Fiji conjured a dramatic drop-goal after the full-time siren to defeat Italy 22-19 in a one-off Test in Suva on Saturday.

TEST MATCH REPORT: Scotland recorded their first ever win over Australia in Sydney when they beat then 24-19 on Saturday.

SIX NATIONS NEWS: France will host Italy in their Six Nations tie on February 23 next in Marseille, the first time a match in the tournament has been played outside the French capital.

REACTION: All Black coach Steve Hansen warned not to draw any conclusions about their comprehensive 78-0 thrashing of Samoa as his world champions set their sights on the British and Irish Lions.

NEWS: British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has called up four players as the team prepare for the Test series against New Zealand.

NEWS: Highlanders assistant coach and former All Blacks centre Scott McLeod was named Saturday as the New Zealand national team's new defence coach.

NEWS: The New Zealand Rugby Union announced that players from New Zealand's Super Rugby franchises will be participating in an American National Football League funded study on the role of new active rehabilitation strategies in concussion management. 

UNDER-20 CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS: Junior Springbok No.8 Juarno Augustus has been named as one of five nominees for the U-20 Championship Player of the Tournament.

REACTION: South Africa 'A' coach Johan Ackermann was pleased with the performance of his team in their 36-28 victory over the French Barbarians at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday. 

FRENCH TOP 14 NEWS: Veteran Clermont centre Aurelien Rougerie will return next term for a 19th season with the Top 14 champions.

PRE-MATCH BUILD-UP: Springbok coach Allister Coetzee and captain Warren Whiteley expect a "huge onslaught" from France in the second Test on Saturday.

REPORT: It was by means a fluid performance but the South Africa 'A' team did enough to edge the French Barbarians 36-28 in a thrilling 10-try encounter in Durban.

NEWS: Argentinian lock Patricio Albacete signed for Racing 92 on Friday with the French Top 14 club also announcing the arrivals of Munster forward Donnacha Ryan and France wing Virimi Vakatawa.

REACTION: Wales further fuelled speculation Friday that the British and Irish Lions are about to call for reinforcements on the tour of New Zealand by saying they were waiting for the call to send players. 

UPDATE: The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has been reprimanded over the controversial substitution of prop Uini Atonio in the match with Wales on March 18, Six Nations Rugby said Friday.

Nick Berry of Australia has been appointed to World Rugby's Under-20 World Championship in Tbilisi.

REACTION: The All Blacks' 12-try demolition of Samoa was "just the start", coach Steve Hansen said Friday, warning the British and Irish Lions that his world champions can only get better. 

IN THE JUNE SPOTLIGHT: There are 827 days before the 2019 World Cup in Japan, but England coach Eddie Jones says time is running out for fringe players seeking seats on the Tokyo flight.

NEWS: Australian international wing Adam Ashley-Cooper has joined Kobelco Steelers following his release from French Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles, the Japanese club said Friday.

NEWS: Ospreys Rugby announced that 21-year old outside half, Luke Price, has signed his first professional contract with his home region.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ireland's jet-lagged players fear sapping heat could be a factor against Japan on Saturday after completing a light training session in scorching conditions.

MATCH REPORT: New Zealand started their 2017 campaign in perfect fashion - a 78-0 win over a hapless Samoa in Auckland on Friday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Eyes will be on Eto Nabuli when he dons the Australia jumper in his first international Test match againts Scotland on Saturday June 17.

IN THE JUNE SPOTLIGHT: At least the Springboks should go into this Test without fear of being disgraced. Paul Dobson looks at the second Test between South Africa and France.

MATCH REPORT: Wales left it late, but recorded a satisfactory 24-6 win over Tonga in a wet Auckland on Friday.

SCHOOLS PREVIEW: This derby, Michaelhouse vs Hilton, is about more than just rugby.

SCHOOLS PREVIEW: Kearsney will be enjoying their Founder's Day Reunion over this weekend and the main focus of interest will be the first XV match with Maritzburg College.

NEWS: Brumbies announce the re-signing of local product Jordan Jackson-Hope on a new two-year deal.

SCHOOLS PREVIEW: It may just be the biggest day of the year in gentle, old Grahamstown.  

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Aaron Carpenter is set to become Canada's all-time caps leader as he will play in his 77th test match Saturday against Romania.

NEWS: Western Force legend and inaugural player Matt Hodgson announced his retirement from professional rugby after 12 spectacular seasons with the Western Australian side.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT UPDATE: Scott Sio is set to return from a knee injury after he was named amongst the reserves for Saturday's Test against Scotland in Sydney.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The spotlight will be firmly on Jonathan Sexton when the British and Irish Lions play the Maori All Blacks on Saturday, with the Lions unsure if top flyhalf Owen Farrell will be fit for the first Test.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has made one change to the starting side for the second, series-deciding Test against England in northeastern city Santa Fe Saturday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Malcolm Justin Marx readily admits he modelled his game on France-based World Cup-winning Springbok Bismarck du Plessis.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England coach Eddie Jones has made three changes to his team to face Argentina for the second and final Test in Santa Fe.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: To paraphrase a line from that well-known Robbie Williams song: Let us entertain you!

NEWS: Harlequins announced that Samoan international Elia Elia has committed his future to the club.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lionel Mapoe will replace Jesse Kriel at outside centre in the only change to the Springbok line-up for the second Test against France in Durban on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ireland made six changes for this week's Japan Test, days after running riot against the United States in New Jersey.

JUNE INTERNATIONALS: Fiji coach John McKee has promised a "much improved" performance from his team when they host Italy in Suva on Saturday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Wales centre Jamie Roberts is excited about the young talent on display for Wales when they face Tonga at Eden Park on Friday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: France made 10 changes to their starting XV for the second Test against South Africa, in Durban on Saturday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks coach Steve Hansen took a swipe at the British and Irish Lions on Thursday, saying they had split into two squads and were about to call for reinforcements as the first Test looms.

INJURY UPDATE: Owen Farrell has suffered a grade one quadriceps strain in training and has been ruled out of the British & Irish Lions match against Maori All Blacks on Saturday.

NEWS: The Queensland Rugby Union has secured the services of three promising young backs, with Duncan Paia’aua, Izaia Perese and Hamish Stewart all committing to the Reds through 2019.

NEWS: Melbourne Rebels coach Tony McGahan will leave at the end of the Super Rugby season, the club said Thursday as he pays the price for the team's poor performances.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Scotland have been in scintillating form of late, beating Wales and Ireland during the Six Nations before defeating Italy 34-13 in Singapore last weekend.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallabies captain Stephen Moore was overlooked for the second Test in a row Thursday, as Eto Nabuli was handed his debut against a Scottish team making eight changes after last week's thumping win against Italy.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Tour captain Sam Warburton has been relegated to the bench for the British and Irish Lions clash against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday, just a week before the first Test.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Maori All Blacks named nine New Zealand internationals Thursday in a strong side to take on the British and Irish Lions.

Springbok captain Warren Whiteley explains why the Springboks walked onto the field as opposed to running out ahead before the first Test against France at Loftus Versfeld.

Jan de Koning and Tauriq Ebrahim discuss some of the 'true champions' of the past fortnight and look ahead to the weekend's big matches!

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sonny Bill Williams returns and Aaron Smith is restored as New Zealand's first-choice scrumhalf for Friday's clash with Samoa.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Veteran lock Arnaud Méla will play the last two matches of a long and distinguished career against South Africa A.

SCHOOLS PREVIEW: The annual derby between St Andrew’s College, DSG, DSG Junior, St Andrew’s Prep and Kingswood College takes place from Wednesday, June 14 to Saturday, June 17.

MORE THAN RUGBY: The world calls him Toppy. The Springbok captain calls him Mr Hortop.

UNDER-20 CHAMPIONSHIP REACTION: Junior Springbok assistant coach Louis Koen reiterated that the team will not change their approach for the third-place play-off against France on Sunday

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies may have been showered with praise for his performance, but he made it clear he is not a one-man band.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: With the June International Test series halting Super Rugby proceedings, the Golden Lions have opted to use the National Provincial Challenge to provide much-needed game time for their Super Rugby players.

U20 CHAMPIONSHIP REACTION: Junior Springboks coach Chean Roux shifts focus to France, as they prepare to finish in third-place at the Under-20 Championship.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Melbourne Rebels have secured Australian Under-20 scrumhalf Harrison Goddard for two years, signing until the end of 2019.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales will field an exciting blend of experience and youth against Tonga at Eden Park this Friday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Samoa head coach Namulauulu Alama Ieremia has named a strong side for their first June Test against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Friday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: South African Rugby Union have called a special General Meeting for next month to confirm which two South African Franchises will be axed from the 2018 Super Rugby competition.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The All Blacks are expecting a tough battle against Samoa on Friday, as they fine-tune their game ahead of the three-Test series against British and Irish Lions.

TRANSFER NEWS: Canberra-born flank Tom Cusack has re-signed with the Australian Super Rugby franchise the Brumbies as they continue their recruitment for the 2018 and 2019 season.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Frustrated British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says his players must stop caving under pressure at key moments after "shooting themselves in the foot" in their latest defeat.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: South African 'A' coach, Johan Ackermann, on Wednesday, named seven Springboks in his 23-man squad to face the French Barbarians at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday, June 16.

U20 CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT: New Zealand Under-20 set up a tantalising Final clash against England after they beat France 39-26 in the Championship semifinal on Tuesday.

U20 CHAMPIONSHIP WRAP: Georgia will meet Ireland after their secured a tremendous 26-25 win against Argentina in the ninth place semifinal on Tuesday.

U20 CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT: Defending Champions England were forced to work hard for a dramatic 24-22 win against the Junior Boks in the semifinals of the U20 Championship in Georgia.

Kearsney hosted the visitors from Bedfordview, Gauteng, in what can be described as perfect playing conditions, and won 64-22.

NEWS: Toulon will not seek to renew Leigh Halfpenny's contract because of his international commitments, according to the French club's President.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok assistant coach Franco Smith believes it will be a lot harder to break through France's defence when they meet in Durban for the second Test on Saturday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard will join the SA ‘A’ squad in Johannesburg on Sunday as a replacement for Francois Venter.

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NEWS: Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar, a World Cup winner in 2007, has signed a three-year contract with Montpellier, the Top 14 club announced on Tuesday.

INJURY UPDATE: Stormers flyhalves Jean-Luc du Plessis and Robert du Preez will both play no further part in this year's Super Rugby competition.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is determined to use specialists in their preferred positions as they look to wrap up the Test series against France.

MATCH REPORT: The Highlanders became the second New Zealand Super Rugby side to beat the British and Irish Lions with a thrilling 23-22 victory in Dunedin on Tuesday.

NEWS: Brumbies have bolstered their front row stocks for 2018 with the re-signings of props Nic Mayhew and Leslie Leulua'iali'i-Makin.

INJURY UPDATE: Scottish fullback Stuart Hogg was forced out of the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand Tuesday after tests showed he had suffered a bone fracture in his face.

NEWS: Former European Cup winning hooker Bernard Jackman is to be the coach of Welsh Pro12 outfit Newport Gwent Dragons.

NEWS: Clermont's France international scrum-half Morgan Parra has dropped legal action against fans who were filmed skinny dipping in his swimming pool after the club's Top 14 final victory.

SCHOOLS REPORT: Against Menlopark on Saturday, it took Klofies just over a minute to take the lead and for the rest of the match, they simply increased it.

Go behind-the-scenes with the three Barrett boys as they hit the gym and media session in the lead up to Samoa.

There are some excellent results for some schools, winning many matches across the board.

SCHOOLS REPORT: In a game that never reached the heights of last week St Andrew's College still managed to run out comfortable 37-11 winners against Pearson High School.

NEWS: Connacht and the IRFU announced the signing of prop Peter McCabe for the 2017/18 season.

WORLD RANKINGS UPDATE: The Springboks have started the long climb back towards the top of the table.

THE OFFICIAL IN THE MIDDLE: It's the middle week of the open window on Tests. There are lots of them.

SCHOOLS REPORT: Paul Roos beat the weather and Oakdale on Saturday, winning 27-10 in Stellenbosch.

INJURY UPDATE: Southern Kings prop Schalk van der Merwe is the latest casualty on the list of injured players for the PE side with a season-ending shoulder injury.

PROVINCIAL DUTIES: The Eastern Province Rugby Union have chosen the teams who are going to represent the province at the respective Youth Weeks, Craven Under-18, Academy week and Grant Khomo.

INJURY UPDATE: Springbok centre Jesse Kriel has been ruled out of the second Test against France.

UNDER-20 SPOTLIGHT: Who will blink first? The semifinals of the Junior World Championship are set to provide some enthralling and entertaining play.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: British and Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler wants to get in the faces of the Highlanders on Tuesday, but without the lack of discipline that has often landed him in trouble.

NEWS: Harlequins on Monday announced that James Horwill has been appointed as Harlequins captain from the 2017/18 season.

SCHOOLS REPORT: Graeme College secured a hard-fought 18-11 win against arch-rivals Queen's College on Saturday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The British and Irish Lions will be looking to score more tries when they face the Highlanders on Tuesday.

REACTION: South Africa are expecting a 'helluva backlash' from France when the teams meet in the second Test in Durban this coming Saturday.

REACTION: The Springboks have a reputation as 'bruisers', but it is their athleticism that mostly caught the French offside.

REACTION: Head coach Joe Schmidt refrained from heaping too much praise on Ireland following their comfortable 55-19 win over the United States on Saturday.

SCHOOL REPORT: As they did against Bishops a few weeks ago SACS scored at the death to draw with another of their traditional Southern Suburbs rivals, Rondebosch Boys’ High School.

REACTION: England coach Eddie Jones justified calling up New Zealand-born former Rugby League star Denny Solomona by saying he possessed the X-factor. 

NEWS: Junior Springbok captain Ernst van Rhyn hopes to see his team continue building on the character they showed in their opening three Under-20 Championship matches when they face England in the semifinal on Tuesday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Warringah Rats player, Lachlan Ward has passed away during a match at Pittwater Rugby Park on Saturday.

The match officials have been appointed to the second-last round of World Rugby's 2017 Under-20 World Championships, including the two semifinals.

REPORT: FullbackMerab Kvirkashvili scored all Goergia's points for their 13-0 win against Canada on Saturday in rainy conditions at Calgary Rugby Park.

With exams, holidays looming, an end of a season for some and Youth Weeks looming, there are few of matches.

REPORT: Keith Earls scored two tries and had three assists as Ireland opened their summer tour with a 55-19 victory over a the spirited United States in New Jersey.

INJURY UPDATE: All Blacks Jerome Kaino has returned from injury and will be available against Samoa, while captain Kieran Read and flyhalf Aaron Cruden have been ruled out of New Zealand's Test.

LIONS TOUR REACTION: Warren Gatland believes his British and Irish Lions' 12-3 victory over the Crusaders has struck a blow against critics who wrote off their tour of New Zealand.

REACTION: The Wallabies are expecting a set-piece challenge from Scotland in their next outing after disposing of Fiji in their Test season opener, coach Michael Cheika said.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Melbourne Rebels have signed Australian Sevens star Henry Hutchison for the 2018 and 2019 Super Rugby seasons.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT:  Wales flank Sam Warburton has returned from injury to lead a confident British and Irish Lions in their fourth tour match against the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Tuesday.

REACTION: Fiji showed glimpses of their potential in going down 14-37 to Australia in Melbourne on Saturday, as head coach John McKee said he was looking ahead to next month's World Cup qualifiers.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks Liam Coltman, Lima Sopoaga and Waisake Naholo have all been made available for the Highlanders when they take on the British & Irish Lions in a historic match.

REACTION: Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is adamant his team has 'closed the door' on the disaster that was the 2016 season and are moving in the right direction.

OPINION: France did not have enough firepower to compete with a fired-up Springbok outfit on Saturday.

OPINION: An 80-minute performance by the Springboks proved to be too good for the visiting French side. 

REPORT: Scotland kicked off their mid-year tour in grand style on Saturday, thumping Italy 34-13 at Singapore's National Stadium in the team's first outing under new coach Gregor Townsend.

MATCH REPORT: Substitute wing Denny Solomona scored a 79th-minute try to give England a 38-34 triumph over Argentina on Saturday in a thrilling first Test of a two-international series. 

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks got their international season off to a perfect start with a 37-14 win over France in Pretoria on Saturday.

SCHOOLS REPORT: In the last two minutes of this ancient rivalry between Dale and Grey High, the lead changed twice, and the second time was a winner.

SCHOOLS REPORT: Paul Roos had to deal with more than a feisty Oakdale during their 27-10 victory in Stellenbosch as the rain turned the field into a mud bath.

SCHOOLS REPORT: Waterkloof were in a rampant mood and proved why they are ranked inside the top 10 of our famous Top 20 when they coasted to a 46-21 victory over Menlopark on Saturday.

NEWS: World Cup-winning former Springbok coach Jake White, as he did at Montpellier in France, is loading up on South African players at Verblitz in Japan.

MATCH REPORT: Japan ground out a 33-21 victory over Romania on Saturday in the first of three home Tests against opponents they are set to face at the next World Cup.

REPORT: The British and Irish Lions bounced back from their mid-week defeat to grind out a hard-fought 12-3 victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.

NEWS: World Rugby expressed their happiness by the International Olympic Committee executive board's decision to retain rugby for the 2024 Olympic Games programme.

INJURY UPDATE: Star Chiefs flyhalf Aaron Cruden could be in doubt for the much-touted Test series between New Zealand and the British & Irish Lions.

MATCH REPORT: Australia hardly got out of second gear, but that was all they required as they beat a sloppy Fijian team 37-14 in Melbourne on Saturday.

PRE-MATCH BUILD-UP: Not only is South Africa a diverse country, but the Springboks reflect that diversity as a national team.

INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT: Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will run the rule over a fresh crop of players on Saturday as the Six Nations side prepare for a one-off Test against the United States in New Jersey.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok legend John Philip 'Bakkies' Botha spend some time with the Springboks and stated he is keen to see the new era of Springboks go up against France at at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.

NEWS: Stuart Townsend admits he is still coming to terms with being crowned a Premiership champion with club side Exeter Chiefs.

SCHOOLS PREVIEW: It's Bishops turn. That turn could be seen in two ways as they await the annual coming of Paarl Boys' High.

Both of these East London schools take their rugby seriously and wander wide to keep playing.

CRAVEN WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT: The Golden Lions Rugby Union, who host the Under-18 Craven Week at St Stithians College from July 17-22 in Johannesburg, has named their squads for the Youth Weeks.

Paarl Gim go the short distance to the Farm to play Boland Landbou, an intense Paarl Derby.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Junior Springbok backline coach Mzwandile Stick said England would pose a different challenge to Argentina in the World Rugby Under-20 Championship semifinal in Tbilisi on Tuesday.

Grey High School travel some 250 km from Port Elizabeth  to King William's Town to play old friends Dale College.

NEWS: Edinburgh confirmed the signing of centre Robbie Fruean on a two-year deal.

INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT: England skipper and hooker Dylan Hartley has hailed the young "terriers" in a severely depleted squad ahead of the first Test against Argentina in San Juan Saturday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks great John Kirwan has dismissed claims that British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is one-dimensional, saying his former teammate brings an "X-factor" to the touring squad.

Menlopark will go all of three kilometres to play rivals Waterkloof in a match to be streamed live.

Now this is another interesting match when Riversdale comes down to Stellenbosch, stormy weather of another kind.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Coach Michael Cheika said veteran code-hopper Karmichael Hunt had earned his chance with Australia after overcoming the "hardship" of a cocaine scandal at the start of his rugby career.

LET THE TEST BEGIN: Paul Dobson, in his unique way, looks towards the first Test between the Springboks and France at Loftus Versfeld. 

NEWS: Lions players Lourens Erasmus and Ruan Combrinck will both join Japan-based clubs during the 2017 Currie Cup season.

NEWS: Experienced Springbok centre Juan de Jongh was on Friday named captain of the South African ‘A’ team by coach Johan Ackermann for the two-match series against a strong French Barbarians team.

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Chiefs recorded a hard-fought 17-14 win over the Hurricanes in Wellington on Friday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Flyhalf Owen Farrell knows he must recreate his sparkling form for England to get the faltering British and Irish Lions back to winning ways against the Crusaders in Christchurch.

TEAM ANNOUMNCEMENT: Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade made eight changes to his team to face England in San Juan on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Rhys Ruddock  will lead Ireland into battle, when they face the United States Eagles in Harrison, New Jersey, on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England coach Eddie Jones named four rookies to take on Argentina in the first Test in San Juan on Saturday.

REACTION: Allister Coetzee feels using the Lions to make up the 'spine' of the Springbok team, gives the side a "good synergy".

EXCLUSIVE: rugby365 law guru Paul Dobson analyses one of the major talking points from the match between the Blues at the British and Irish Lions.

NEWS: Reigning champions Saracens face the toughest defence of their European Champions Cup title after they were drawn on Thursday with beaten finalists Clermont.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Jules Plisson will be in charge of the French attack when they face the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.

U20 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND THREE WRAP: The Junior Springboks look in fine form for the play-off match against England, after they defeated Argentina 72-14 in Round three of the U20 Championship Cup in Georgia. 

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has included four uncapped players in his starting XV for their clash against France in Pretoria on Saturday.

NEWS: Springboks and Blue Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard will return to the field when his side face the Falcons in the National Provincial Challenge on Friday.

REACTION: New Zealand coach Steve Hansen on Thursday said he was expecting the "kitchen sink" from the British and Irish Lions - but scoffed at suggestions the All Blacks weren't much better than a Super Rugby team.

IN THE SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: While all others prepare for the International Test Series, the Hurricanes meet the Chiefs at the Westpac Stadium in the only Super Rugby match in Round 16.

REACTION: The composer of the Blues' haka defended the war dance Thursday after critics complained it included a throat-slitting gesture that was offensive to victims of the London terror attacks.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Fiji head coach John McKee has named a powerful side for their clash against the Wallabies in Melbourne.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Gregor Townsend faces a tricky start to his reign as Scotland coach against Italy at Singapore's National Stadium on Saturday in the first Test between two top-tier nations in Southeast Asia.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Brumbies hooker Josh Mann-Rea has re-sign a new contract which will see his stay in the nation’s capital for a further two years after racking up his 50th appearance for the franchise in 2017.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Three times tourist Alun Wyn Jones will lead the British and Irish Lions into their third Tour match against the Crusaders at AMI Stadium on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Crusaders have turned their clash with the British and Irish Lions on Saturday into a dress rehearsal for the All Blacks tight five ahead of the first Test. 

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Skipper Stephen Moore was dropped Thursday for the Wallabies clash against Fiji with veteran hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau preferred in a team featuring two players on their debut including code-hopper Karmichael Hunt.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Māori All Blacks Head Coach Colin Cooper has named an experienced squad to play the British and Irish Lions in Rotorua next Saturday.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks coach Steven Hansen said star hooker Dane Coles could miss the British and Irish Lions series with concussion as he included a number of injured players in a 33-man squad on Thursday.

NEWS: South African lock Hendrik Roodt has joined Lyon from relegated Grenoble, the Top 14 club said.

NEWS: Canadian lock Jamie Cudmore summoned former club Clermont to summary court proceedings over being forced to play despite two head knocks.

B&I TOUR REACTION: Centre Robbie Henshaw is confident that the British & Irish Lions have plenty positives to take away from their 16-22 defeat against the Blues in Auckland.

UNDER-20 SPOTLIGHT: The race for the semifinal places is still wide open after Round two of the U20 Championship 2017 in Georgia.

JUNE SERIES SPOTLIGHT: Seasoned Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will not tone down his physical approach to the game, despite the perception that he is a yellow card magnet.

SQUAD UPDATE: Southern Kings flank Chris Cloete, who was initially withdrawn from the South Africa 'A' squad due to a suspension, will now rejoin the squad to play the French Barbarians.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: New Scotland coach Gregor Townsend made nine changes to the team for their opening match of the June series.

CURRIE CUP NEWS: The defending Currie Cup champions, the Free State Cheetahs, will kick off the 2017 season on Friday, July 21, when they host the Sharks in Bloemfontein.

NEWS: The ongoing stand-off between the Australian Rugby Union and the two franchises earmarked to be axed from Super Rugby took a new twist.

LIONS TOUR REPORT: The British and Irish Lions suffered a humiliating 16-22 defeat at the hands of the Blues in their second tour match in New Zealand. 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Plaudits flowed in for a 'young' Julian Savea, who will play his 100th Super Rugby match - when the Hurricanes take on the Chiefs on Friday.

TEAM UPDATE: The Blues axed lock Patrick Tuipulotu from their match against the British and Irish Lions for disciplinary reasons., raising questions over his All Blacks Test spot.

CLASSIC CLASH REPORT: In their Classic Clash in Tzaneen, Ben Vorster gathered impetus and points to eventually win 41-24 against arch-rivals Pietersburg.

INJURY UPDATE: Springbok No.8 Duane Vermeulen has been ruled out of his team's three-Test series against France because of a shoulder injury. 

There are deciding matches in the last of the pool rounds of World Rugby's Under-20 Championship with semifinal places on the line.

JUNE TESTS BUILD-UP: The Springbok catchphrase this week has been 'team culture'. However, it is the 'tweaks' to their gameplan that will be most revealing. Jan de Koning reports.

NEWS: Australian international forward Leroy Houston has signed a two-year deal with his former Top 14 club Bordeaux-Begles from Queensland Reds, the French club confirmed on Tuesday.

NEWS: Bath Academy prop Beno Obano has been promoted to the senior squad ahead of the 2017/18 season, with Darren Atkins and Rory Jennings both agreeing one-year extensions with the club.

NEWS: Worcester Warriors Chairman Bill Bolsover announced a new management structure at the club, which will see Chief Executive Jim O'Toole step down from his role at the end of June.

INTERVIEW: Junior Springbok No.8 Juarno Augustus is living his dream at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Tbilisi, Georgia, where he is enjoying the honour of representing his country for the first time.

NEWS: Stade Francais' Craig Burden has been suspended for two weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club's Champions Cup Play-off final against Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens.

REACTION: British and Irish Lions attack coach Rob Howley slapped down talk of 'Warrenball' tactics on Tuesday as he admitted the tourists were a "work in progress".

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The British and Irish Lions know that they will have to shift to a higher gear if they are to beat the Blues at Eden Park on Wednesday.

INJURY UPDATE: Lock Brodie Retallick joined the All Blacks' growing sick list Tuesday ahead of the British and Irish Lions Test series after showing signs of concussion.

NEWS: A series of challenges from New Zealand's Super Rugby teams will be unveiled when the sides face off against the British & Irish Lions in the New Zealand Lions Series. 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok coach Allister Coetzee may not be a master winemaker, but he says he knows a good blend when he sees one.

NEWS: The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) confirmed that Rob Simmons will not be re-signed with the Reds for the 2018 Super Rugby season.

NEWS: England lock Geoff Parling has signed to play for the Melbourne Rebels in 2018, the team said Tuesday, even though they are one of two Australian Super Rugby franchises facing the axe.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Being with The British and Irish Lions has made Christian Stander feel like a kid all over again.

SCHOOLS REPORT: Hoërskool Monument left Krugersdorp for the warmer climes of the Natal coast to play Glenwood High on their Dixon Field.

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Perhaps the most interesting set of results are those of matches between Paarl Boys' High and Oakdale, in which Oakdale we especially competitive at 1st XV, Under-16A, Under-14A and under.

NEWS: Junior Springbok flank Zain Davids was handed a two-match suspension on Monday for striking a player in the team's World Rugby Under-20 Championship clash against Georgia on Sunday.  

JUNE TEST SERIES: Last year the lynch mob failed in their quest to rid the Springboks of Allister Coetzee. Jan de Koning reports why the Bok coach won't be so lucky this year.

June is busting out all over. It's time for Tests all right. In November, the Tests are in the North, in June in the South.In November, the Tests are in the North, in June in the South.

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Players from the Chiefs dominate our Super Rugby Team of the Week for Round 15.

NEWS: The Northern Hemisphere is waiting in anticipation for the draws of the Championship Cup and Challenge Cup.

REACTION: Junior Springboks assistant coach Louis Koen, who also fulfils the role as SA Rugby’s acting High Performance Manager, was pleased with the team's leadership during their win against Georgia.

SCHOOLS REPORT: Coming off their wonderful victory over Paarl Gim last week there was the possibility that SACS may be complacent going into their match against Durbanville High.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Scotland are "desperate" to build on the results achieved under Vern Cotter, new head coach Gregor Townsend said Monday, ahead of his first Test match against Italy.

INJURY UPDATE:: Paul Jedrasiak was on Monday called up for France's tour of South Africa in place of Clermont teammate Arthur Iturria, with flyhalf François Trinh-Duc also getting the nod.

INJURY UPDATE: The loss of veteran loose forward Duane Vermeulen has robbed South Africa of the chance to field their best team against France. Jan de Koning reports.

SCHOOLS REPORT: Hilton College hosted Kearnsey and secured a 17-8 victory in ideal Midlands conditions.

B&I LIONS SPOTLIGHT: Coach Warren Gatland has given the British and Irish Lions free rein to express themselves under new captain Ken Owens as he seeks a much-improved performance against the Blues on Wednesday.

SEVENS NEWS: England secured the Challenge Trophy and ninth place after beating Wales 21-17 in the final of the first tournament of the 2017 Rugby Europe Sevens Series which took place in Moscow over  the weekend.

SCHOOLS REPORT: A late try by scrumhalf Oscar Evans made sure St Andrew's College secured a dramatic 41-36 win over Grey High School at the Lower Field on Saturday.

SEVENS NEWS: Five future young stars have comit their futures to the Australia Sevens side with the focus on Tokyo Olympics.

SCHOOLS REPORT: Graeme College cruised to a comfortable 46-10 victory against Nico Malan on Saturday.

NEWS: Japan's Rugby World Cup star Ayumu Goromaru will return to Japanese Top League side Yamaha Jubilo after a frustrating spell at French Top 14 club Toulon, the fullback said Monday.

REACTION: Toulon's outgoing coach Richard Cockerill claimed he had no regrets that Leigh Halfpenny abandoned his team to join the British and Irish Lions despite losing the Top 14 Final to Clermont.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ireland star Christiaan Stander will start in the No.8 jersey for the British and Irish Lions against the Blues at Eden Park on Wednesday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Coach Michael Cheika has vowed the Wallabies will lift the spirits of the Australian game amid a demoralising Super Rugby campaign in this week's start to the international Test season.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Blues placed a question mark over Sonny Bill Williams as they named their side to play the British and Irish Lions on Wednesday.

OPINION: Has Springbok Allister Coetzee evolved enough to ensure he won't repeat the errors of 2016? Jan de Koning reports.

TOP 14 FINAL REPORT: Clermont finally held firm when it mattered most, beating Toulon 22-16 in Paris on Sunday to win the French championship.

JUNIOR WORLD CUP ROUND TWO WRAP: The Junior Springboks leapt to the top of Pool C when they defeated tournament hosts Georgia 38-14 in a match that saw eight tries, three yellow cards and a red card.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The British and Irish Lions, still licking their wounds from a disappointing opening tour match, are waiting anxiously to see how steep the challenge will get in the build-up to the Tests.

SCHOOLS SPOTLIGHT: Westville may well be the surprise of the week after beating DHS whose star was in the ascendant.

REACTION: The British and Irish Lions copped strident flak for their unconvincing 13-7 win over a Provincial Barbarians side in their New Zealand tour opener in Whangarei at the weekend.

REACTION: The British and Irish Lions players expressed shock and sympathy Sunday for those killed and injured in the London terror attacks.

NEWS: The board of the Melbourne Rebels Rugby Union revealed that Baden Stephenson is the new Chief Executive Officer.

REACTION: The British and Irish may have been widely rubbished for a sub-par performance in their New Zealand tour opener, but they won respect for restoring old school values in a professional era.

INJURY UPDATE: Samu Kerevi and Nick Phipps are out of Australia's three June internationals.

TOP 14 NEWS: Mathieu Bastareaud says he's been kipping more than he's used to as his Toulon side prepare to face Clermont in Sunday's Top 14 final.

TOP 14 SPOTLIGHT: Clermont have learned from their heartbreaking European Cup defeat to Saracens and are ready to make amends in Sunday's Top 14 final against Toulon, France international Camille Lopez warned.

UNDER-20 SPOTLIGHT: It may only by the second Round of the Under-20 Championship 2017, but some teams already find themselves in the last chance saloon with victories a must on Sunday if they are to keep their hopes of reaching the semifinals alive.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Junior Springboks coach Chean Roux made nine changes to his team to face Georgia in their second U20 Championship pool match at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi on Sunday, as the side prepares for another physical encounter.

NEWS: The Springboks have turned to South African Test referee Jaco Peyper to assist with advice ahead of their Test series against France.

TOP 14 PREVIEW: Wallabies duo Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell are amongst the "last of the Mohicans" looking to sign off their Toulon careers with one more trophy as the Top 14 comes to a climax in Paris on Sunday.

REACTION: The British and Irish Lions admitted to having "plenty to work on" after a scrappy New Zealand tour opener where they struggled to a 13-7 win over a New Zealand Provincial Barbarians side on Saturday.

SCHOOLS RESULTS:  Helpmekaar Kollege of Johannesburg were forced to dig deep to register a narrow 28-27 win against arch-rivals Hoërskool Garsfontein of Pretoria on Saturday.

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Hurricanes produced a strong performance late in the second-half to beat the Western Force 34-12 in Perth on Saturday.

NEWS: Clermont flyhalf Camille Lopez will not join up with the France squad for their upcoming tour of South Africa, instead being rested after a long season, his coach Guy Noves said on Saturday.

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Brumbies have qualified for this year's Super Rugby play-offs after a 32-3 bonus-point win over the Melbourne Rebels in Canberra on Saturday.

SCHOOL RESULTS: Paarl Gymnasium avoided a second successive defeat when their secured a comfortable 44-24 win against Bishops on Saturday.

LIONS TOUR REPORT: The British and Irish were made to work hard for their 13-7 win over the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians at Toll Stadium in Whangarei.

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Chiefs got back to winning ways with a 46-31 win over the Waratahs in Hamilton on Saturday.

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: A magical drop goal by Mitchell Hunt after the full-time hooter sounded gave the Crusaders a thrilling 25-22 win over the Highlanders in Christchurch.

NEWS: Former England captain Chris Robshaw should be fit for the first of the two Test series with Argentina.

NEWS: South Africa international scrumhalf Enrico Januarie has signed for French Top 14 new boys Agen for next season.

The match officials for Round 2 of World Rugby's Under-20 Championship, to be played in Georgia on Sunday, have been announced.

INJURY UPDATE: All Black hooker Dane Coles is in a race against time to be fit to start the British and Irish Lions Test series.

REACTION: Reds coach Nick Stiles was noticeably upset that his side let another victory slip away.

NEWS: Kenyan rugby sevens star Willy Ambaka has joined New Zealand's top provincial club Manawatu Turbos, becoming the first east African to play professional rugby in Oceania.

INJURY UPDATE: Muller Uys and Jondre Williams  will join the Junior Springboks as injury replacemnets for Nama Xaba and Rewan Kruger.  

Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool, founded in 1920, and Hoërskool Waterkloof, founded in 1979, have become ardent rivals, usually battling it out for the top Pretoria spot.

SCHOOLS SPOTLIGHT:  An schoolboy player was suspended for 12 weeks for a  shoulder-charge on the match official on May 20 in Middelburg.

SCHOOLS PREVIEW: Grey High of Port Elizabeth and St Andrew's College of Grahamstown meet in Grahamstown on Saturday.

PROVINCIAL DUTY: The Blue Bulls rugby union have chosen their provincial sides that are going to represent the province at the 2017 Youth Weeks.

SCHOOLS PREVIEW: Hoërskool Monument of Krugersdorp goes down to Durban to play Glenwood High School, always a top schoolboy match.

SCHOOLS PREVIEW: In a live-streamed match on the Piley Rees, Bishops will play Paarl Gim on Saturday.

B&I LIONS SPOTLIGHT: Warren Gatland's son Bryn said that he hopes his father's British and Irish Lions sweep all before them in New Zealand - except when he's on the opposing side.

B&I LIONS SPOTLIGHT: British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says maintaining team harmony is a priority as he seeks to engineer a historic Test series win over the world champion All Blacks.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The British & Irish Lions start their tour of New Zealand in the country's most northerly town, Whangarei.

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Blues scored five tries on their way to a thrilling 34-29 win over the Reds in Apia, Samoa on Friday.

NEWS: Assistant coach Dan McKellar will replace Stephen Larkham as head coach of the Brumbies for the 2018 Super Rugby season.

INJURY UPDATE: Centre Jared Payne has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions' opening tour match in New Zealand with a calf strain, team management announced Friday.

NEWS: Highly-regarded Tonga international back row forward Sione Kalamafoni headlined a quartet of signings for English Premiership giants Leicester Tigers.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: France will seize the opportunity to try out a number of uncapped players during this month's Test series against South Africa, forwards coach Yannick Bru said on Thursday.

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Stade Francais' South African hooker Craig Burden has been suspended for two weeks.

CLASSIC CLASH PREVIEW: In a Classic Clash in Tzaneen, the best two rugby schools in Limpopo, Ben Vorster and Pietersburg, meet.

SCHOOLS PREVIEW: Hoërskool Garsfontein of Pretoria will host Helpmekaar Kollege of Johannesburg in an interesting after noon's rugby.

REACTION: There has been no "formal" invite to the Cheetahs to join the Pro12.

IN THE SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: It is a weekly refrain: Can anybody stop the marauding Crusaders?

REACTION: Junior Springbok backline coach Mzwandile Stick has managed to find positives following the team’s 23-23 draw against France in their opening U20 Championship match in Tbilisi, Georgia.

B&I LIONS IN NEW ZEALAND: The British and Irish Lions will not be taking the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians lightly in their encounter on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMNT: Rebels head coach Tony McGahan has made five changes to the starting line-up which includes the return of Lopeti Timani for Saturday's match against the Brumbies at GIO Stadium in Canberra.

NEWS: New Zealand Sevens star Paul Grant has agreed to a new contract extention with Premiership club Bath.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wing sensation Nehe Milner-Skudder will return from a lengthy injury lay-off for the Hurricanes this weekend, placing him in the frame for All Blacks selection against the British and Irish Lions.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Western Force have made just one change to the starting XV to face the Hurricanes, with star fullback Dane Haylett-Petty returning from injury.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham has made one enforced change from the starting XV that defeated the Jaguares for their clash against the Melbourne Rebels.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has made one change to his starting team and two changes to the reserves bench for the match against the Chiefs this Saturday in Hamilton.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Fan favourite and inspirational team man Stephen 'Beaver' Donald will start in his 100th game for the Chiefs.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The pride of New Zealand rugby provinces will be in full noise when the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians team opens the NZ Lions Series against the British & Irish Lions on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Highlanders take on the unbeaten Crusaders on Saturday off the back of nine consecutive wins, for virtually the first time this season they will be picking from almost their full squad. 

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has made ten changes to the starting line-up that beat the Rebels last weekend for their clash against the Highlanders on Saturday.

There is a review of the new Springbok jersey and revelations about the United States' new coach as Jan de Koning and Tauriq Ebrahim bring you their latest PodCast!

NEWS: The Parc des Princes, home to Paris Saint-Germain, will not stage any games should France's bid to host the 2023 World Cup be successful.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: World Cup-winning utility back Francois Steyn ended a five-year hiatus when he joined up with the Springbok squad on Wednesday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Tour captain Sam Warburton will lead the British & Irish Lions into the opening skirmish of their New Zealand tour.

NEWS: Ruan Ackermann and Lwazi Mvovo have been called up to do duty for the South African 'A' team.

JUNIOR WORLD CUP ROUND ONE WRAP: A last gasp conversion from flyhalf Curwin Bosch secured a 23-all draw for South African against a fired-up France.

For the second time, the honour of refereeing the final of France's championship, now the Top 14, has been given to Romain Poite.

NEWS: Northampton Saints' Tom Wood and centre Rory Hutchinson were handed six-week and two-week suspensions respectively following their Champions Cup Play-off final against Stade Francais.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The June break may hold the risk of breaking their momentum, but Lions coach Johan Ackermann believes it has greater benefits.

TRANSFER NEWS: Wallaby back Peter Betham will be heading to France after signing with Clermont on a two-year deal.

TRANSFER NEWS: France No.8 Louis Picamoles will return to Montpellier on a three-year deal after the Top 14 club bought out his contract at Northampton.

PREMIERSHIP NEWS: Northampton Saints' Tom Collins and Tom Stephenson will be spending their off-season building up their rugby experience at one of Australia's most famous clubs.

PREMIERSHIP NEWS: England Sevens international Cameron Cowell has been signed into Newcastle Falcons' senior academy squad. 

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Blues welcome back the experienced pair of Rene Ranger and Jimmy Tupou for their historic clash against the Reds in Apia on Friday.

B&I LIONS IN NEW ZEALAND: Jonny Wilkinson has urged this year's British and Irish Lions in New Zealand to avoid the "chaos" that dogged the combined side during their last series against the All Blacks in 2005.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Reds coach Nick Stiles have made four changes to the starting XV to take on the Blues in Apia, Samoa, on Friday.

The match most likely to attract spectators at the ground and around about is the final of France's Top 14.

B&I LIONS IN NEW ZEALAND: The British and Irish Lions arrived in New Zealand predicting a "cracking" series against the world champion All Blacks and hoping to avoid the controversies of their disastrous last tour 12 years ago.

The Springbok jersey for the 2017 international season has been revealed and one of the main features is the return of the 'old school' collar. Enjoy the beauty of the Green and Gold!

NEWS: The South Western Districts rugby team assisted the Springboks during their training session at the Bitou Rugby Club in Plettenberg Bay on Tuesday.

NEWS: Kiwi back-row forward Rory Grice has left Grenoble to join newly-promoted Top 14 club Oyonnax on a two-year contract.

NEWS: England boss Eddie Jones has announced Worcester backs coach Sam Vesty will join his backroom staff for the team's two-test tour of Argentina.

NEWS: SA Rugby on Tuesday delivered what it believed was a winning bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup at World Rugby headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.

SCHOOLS REPORT: It was a cool day in Durban, for Durban that is, but that did nothing to reduce the heat in the intense battle between the two fierce rivals.

NEWS: Scotland international David Denton has signed with Worcester Warriors ahead of the 2017/18 season.

TOP 10 RESHUFFLE: May has flown and it has been a bumpy ride, with repeated upsets to the smooth progression of the rankings.

UNDER-20 SPOTLIGHT: The Under-20 Championship kicks off in Georgia on Wednesday, with defending Champions England facing the 2016 Trophy winners Samoa.

NEWS: Wasps have confirmed the signing of South African international Juan De Jongh, who will join up with English club after completing the Super Rugby season with the Stormers.

NEWS: Ulster announced the capture of Springbok loose forward Jean Deysel, who will arrive at Kingspan Stadium in mid-July on a two-year deal.

NEWS: Harlequins confirmed that former flyhalf Nick Evans will join the Harlequins coaching team as attack coach following his recent retirement from the game.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Leinster Head coach Leo Cullen has extended his contract and will remain in the region for an additional two season.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named eight uncapped players in his 34-man squad for the upcoming Test Rugby Series against Fiji, Scotland and Italy, kicking-off on June 10. 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Reds lock Lukhan Tui has been feeding off All Black legend Brad Thorn's experience in his breakout season with the Queensland outfit.

INJURY UPDATE: Chiefs centre Charlie Ngatai will face another week on the sidelines due to concussion symptoms.

LIONS TOUR: British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has declared the three-Test series against the All Blacks to be the "ultimate challenge" as he returns to his native New Zealand.

LIONS TOUR: The All Blacks have "plenty of room" for improvement and have not reached their potential, coach Steve Hansen said Tuesday ahead of a three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions.

UPDATE: Southern Kings loose forward Chris Cloete will miss the match between South Africa 'A' and the French Barbarians on June 16 because of suspension.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: France has named their Under-20 side to play South Africa in their opening match of the World Under-20 Championship.

SCHOOLS REPORT: Kearsney went up over the Drakensberg to Johannesburg for matches with coreligionist St Stithians. The first XV won 41-18.

TOP 14 FINAL: Toulon are counting on All Black veteran Ma'a Nonu for this weekend's Top 14 final against Clermont.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Twice-capped Springbok Heini Adams is one of the assistant coaches for the French Barbarians.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: After a weekend of brutal domestic Super Rugby derbies, the Springboks are now coming together for a common cause.

REACTION: Bulls coach Nollis Marais believes he was "the right man" to coach the team in Super Rugby this year, despite making some mistakes.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Eddie Jones has confirmed his squad ahead of England’s two-Test series against Argentina next month. 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Curwin Bosch says the Junior Springboks have settled in well in Tbilisi, Georgia despite the added pressure of the World Cup stage.

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: There are some familiar faces in our Super Rugby Team of the Week for Round 14.

SCHOOLS REPORT: After 51 matches in South Africa, Paarl Boys' High have yet to be beaten.

YOUTH WEEKS NEWS: SA Rugby will implement the Blue Card System to highlight the importance of correct identification of concussion during matches at the various Youth Weeks this year.

PROVINCIAL DUTY: The Southern Western Districts have announced the three teams who are going to represent them at the 2017 SA Rugby Youth Weeks.

REACTION: Lions coach Johan Ackermann has called for a change to the laws on the issuing of reds cards in games.

INJURY UPDATE: The Southern Kings counted two injury casualties following their Super Rugby match against the Lions in Johannesburg on Sunday.

Again we publish the results in the order in which we receive them.

SCHOOLS REPORT: Graeme College and Hudson Park High School played to a 12-all draw on Saturday.

NEWS: Australia's rugby board Monday promised to honour players' contracts if their team is axed from Super Rugby - but conceded legal difficulties could force them to keep all five Australian teams.

INJURY UPDATE: Hurricanes star Nehe Milner-Skudder is set to make his Super Rugby return against the Western Force in Perth on Saturday.

SCHOOLS REPORT: Following Selborne's win against Grey Bloem the week before, the hosts were dealt a massive blow at the hands of St Andrew's on Saturday.

INJURY UPDATE: Ospreys prop Gareth Thomas has been called into the Wales tour squad after a hand injury to Pro12 champion Rob Evans has forced him to withdraw.

NEWS: Lions hooker Robbie Coetzee is in hot water for kicking an opponent with his knee in his team's 54-10 win over the Southern Kings on Sunday.

NEWS: A new monogram for the All Blacks jersey was revealed on Monday ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour which starts this week.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: England coach Eddie Jones said the British and Irish Lions will "struggle" to beat the All Blacks in their three-Test series because of the tactics of their coach, Warren Gatland.

INJURY UPDATE: There is one change to the France squad that will face the Springboks in a three-Test series in South Africa in June.

INJURY UPDATE: Bulls head coach Nollis Marais described Hanro Liebenberg's injury as "bad" after their 20-34 defeat to the Hurricanes.

REPORT: George Ford contributed 13 points as England warmed up for their two-Test tour of Argentina with a hard fought 28-14 victory over the Barbarians in a non-cap match at Twickenham on Sunday.

INJURY UPDATE: Sharks centre Lukhanyo Am has been ruled out of the Springboks' three-Test series against France in June. 

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Lions hammered the Southern Kings 54-10 at Ellis Park on Sunday, despite playing a large part of the match with just 14-men.

REACTION: Young Sharks wing Sibusiso Nkosi has a big future ahead of him, according to head coach Robert du Preez.

SCHOOLS SPOTLIGHT: Yet again, in this topsy-turvy season, there are surprises, part of the spice of sport.

UPDATE: Reds star Eto Nabuli escaped sanction after receiving his third yellow card of the current Super Rugby season in his team's 26-40 defeat to the Western Force in Round 14.

REACTION: Stormers head coach Robbie Fleck admitted that is team was "pretty stupid" on attack against the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday.

INJURY UPDATE: The Melbourne Rebels confirmed that loose forward Sean McMahon suffered a dislocated wrist in Saturday's game against the Crusaders at AAMI Park in Melbourne.

REACTION: The Crusaders will pitch their unbeaten 13-match run against the in-form Highlanders in an enticing Super Rugby showdown after yet another New Zealand rampage this weekend.

REACTION: Rob Baxter has challenged his Exeter Chiefs to focus their ambitious sights on European success after the Devon side were crowned English champions for the first time on Saturday.

INJURY UPDATE: All Black coach Steve Hansen has a new headache, literally, as the British and Irish Lions tour draw nearer.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: France coach Guy Novès recalled flyhalf Jules Plisson and named rookies Damian Penaud, Anthony Jelonch and Vincent Rattez in his squad for next month's tour of South Africa.

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Brumbies scored a bonus-point, 39-15, win over the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

TOP 14 REPORT: Clermont overpowered champions Racing 92 37-31 on Saturday to reach the French Top 14 Final, where they will play Toulon.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Salmaan Moerat said he was relishing every moment of being part of the Junior Springbok squad for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship.

PRO12 REPORT: Scarlets marched to a  46-22 win over Munster to claim the PRO12 title at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Sharks cemented their place in the play-off zone with a 22-10 win over the Stormers in a thrilling encounter in Durban on Saturday.

PREMIERSHIP REPORT:  Exeter Chiefs were crowned Premiership Champions for the first time after recording a 23-20 win against Wasps in extra-time at Twickenham.

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Hurricanes, showing their clinical finishing skills, beat the Bulls 34-20 in Pretoria on Saturday.

DISCIPLINARY NEWS: Eto Nabuli of the Reds has been issued with a third yellow card in the current Super Rugby season and will appear before the foul play review committee.

SCHOOLS RESULTS: If ever you doubted the innocence of schoolboy rugby and conviction to play the game as it was intended to be played, watch the match at Grey High School and Queen's College on a miserable day, 27 May 2017.

SCHOOLS RESULTS: Maritzburg College bounced back in style and cemented their dominance over Hilton with a 23-8 win on Saturday at Hilton College.

NEWS: Young Sharks loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez will join the Springbok squad in Plettenberg Bay on Monday.

SCHOOLS REPORT: Burger, Kalipa, Barrett, O’ Connor/Balchin, Minnaar, Bylin, Ikemefuna, Schuurmans, Dlepu, Hayes, Zeederberg, van der Loo, Hop, Mazullo, Abrahams – these are the names of the SACS first XV players who created history on May 27, 2017!

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: Four first-half tries set the tone for the Crusaders to bag a 41-19 victory over the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday and remain the only unbeaten side in the competition.

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: A strong second half performance helped the Highlanders brush the Waratahs aside 44-28, although they would not be entirely happy to miss out on a bonus-point.​

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: A dominant display by the Cheetahs' pack of forwards ensured the platform was set to eventually smash the Sunwolves 47-7 in Tokyo on Saturday.

EURO REPORT: Northampton Saints produced a memorable performance in overcoming captain Tom Wood being sent off to beat French giants Stade Francais 23-22 in their European Champions Cup play-off on Friday.  

TOP 14 REPORT: A drop goal from Anthony Belleau with the last kick of the game gave Toulon a come from behind 18-15 win over 14-man La Rochelle to reach the French Top 14 Final on Friday.

PROVINCIAL DUTY: KwaZulu-Natal have chosen two Under-18 teams for 2017 Youth Weeks and of those 46 boys, 19 are from Glenwood.

INJURY UPDATE: Australia's Kurtley Beale will miss Wasps' English Premiership Final against Exeter at Twickenham on Saturday with a hamstring injury.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Thomas Waldrom is ready to put the seal on a season of hard graft by helping Exeter Chiefs to lift the Premiership title for the first time against Wasps on Saturday.

NEWS The Junior Springboks arrived in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Friday in high spirits ahead of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship, which kicks off on Wednesday, May 31.

B&I LIONS IN NEW ZEALAND: British and Irish Lions tours have seen their share of controversies ever since the first touring party set foot on New Zealand soil in 1888.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: All Black coach Steve Hansen has said he is likely to step down after the next World Cup in 2019.

NEW ZEALAND TOUR PREVIEW: The British and Irish Lions arrive in New Zealand next week armed with Kiwi movies and Irish inspiration.

CLASSIC CLASH PREVIEW: Hoërskool  Driehoek would be eager to re-established their dominance over arch-rivals Hoërskool  Dr Malan in the annual Classic Clash in Vanderbijlpark on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Experienced Southern Kings prop Ross Geldenhuys will lead the team when they take on the Lions in a Super Rugby clash at Ellis Park on Sunday.

LIONS TOUR SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand Provincial Barbarians coach Clayton McMillan confirmed the final selection of his squad to open the British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand on June 3 in Whangarei.

NEWS: WP Rugby has confirmed that it has made an application for a venue safety certificate for Newlands under the new safety regulations issued in terms of the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has included Jaco Kriel on the bench to take on the Southern Kings on Sunday in Johannesburg.

The South African College High School (SACS) host Paarl Gimnasium in what promises an enthralling encounter in Newlands on Saturday.

LAW CLARITY: rugby365 law guru Paul Dobson provides an interesting analysis of the much-debated try in the match between the Stormers and Blues at Newlands.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina lock Tomas Lavanini will get his first start of the season when the Jaguares host the Brumbies in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

SCHOOLS PREVIEW: After Selborne's heroics last week, St Andrew's have a daunting task when they go up to East London for Saturday's match.

PREMIERSHIP FINAL: Wasps and Exeter Chiefs set up a scintillating Final after dramatic wins against Leicester Tigers and Saracens, respectively.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: For the first time this season, the Brumbies will head into a Super Fixture with an unchanged matchday 23 as head coach Stephen Larkham keeps the faith with the team that beat the Kings in Round 13.

SQUAD UPDATE: Stormers and Blitzbok speedster Seabelo Senatla has replaced the Bulls and Springbok wing Jamba Ulengo in the South Africa 'A' squad for their upcoming matches against the French Barbarians.

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Western Force bounced back from last week's disappointment to beat a spiteful Reds team 40-26 in Brisbane on Friday.

SUPER RUGBY NEWS: Highlanders loose forward Shane Christie will play no further part in the 2017 Super Rugby season.

NEWS: Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced plans to establish a National Coaching Panel to oversee coach development and education across the country.

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Blues and Chiefs played to a 16-all draw at Eden Park on Friday, the first time ever the two franchises were involved in a stalemate in the competition.

PRO12 FINAL: Munster and Scarlets have progressed to this Saturday's Pro12 Final at the Aviva Stadium after they overcame Ospreys and Leinster respectively. 

IN THE SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: It was a dramatic week already, and the first game has not even kicked off.

CLASSIC CLASH PREVIEW: The two intense Durban rivals, Glenwood High School and Durban High School, meet at Glenwood on Saturday.

SCHOOLS PREVIEW: This year these are two of South Africa's strongest rugby schools - Monument of Krugersdorp and hosts King Edward VII of Houghton, Johannesburg.

This year these are two of South Africa's strongest rugby schools - Monument of Krugersdorp and hosts King Edward VII of Houghton, Johannesburg.

This year these are two of South Africa's strongest rugby schools - Monument of Krugersdorp and hosts King Edward VII of Houghton, Johannesburg.

SCHOOLS PREVIEW: They have played each other for years and years, and Maritzburg College have usually won. In fact of the 16 matches this century College have won 15.

SCHOOLS PREVIEW: Down from their cold mountain, Queen's College will descend on hospitable - and warmer - Grey High of Port Elizabeth, for one of the great Eastern Cape derbies.

SCHOOLS PREVIEW: This is one of the top matches in the Western Province and in South Africa - Paarl Boys' High vs Paul Roos Gymnasium of Stellenbosch.

NEWS: The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd have named New Zealander John Mitchell as the new Director of Rugby at the franchise.

REACTION: Stormers head coach Robbie Fleck believes Kurt Coleman was the safer option to start at flyhalf against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Warren Fortune reports.

CLASSIC CLASH PREVIEW: Yet again Hoërskool Schoonspruit from Klerksdorp head to the Southwest to take on Hoërskool Wolmaransstad in their annual Classic Clash match on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has made several key changes to the backline to face the Sharks at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach Robert du Preez has largely retained the same side that beat the Sunwolves last week for their clash against the Stormers in Durban on Saturday.  

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Regular Bulls captain Adriaan Strauss has returned and will lead the team when they face the Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Namibian hooker Torsten van Jaarsveld will lea the Cheetahs in their final game of a three-match tour.

NEWS: Key back Kurtley Beale won't figure in Australia's three internationals next month and scrumhalf Will Genia looms as the squad's only overseas-based player, coach Michael Cheika said Thursday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Melbourne Rebels have made five changes to the starting line-up for Saturday's clash with the undefeated Crusaders at AAMI Park in Melbourne.

Jan de Koning and Tauriq Ebrahim analyse the Springbok squad, Tauriq names his Bok starting XV and there are the usual weekly predictions in another action-packed podcast!

TOP 14 PREVIEW: Drink-driving, drugs investigations, a botched merger, a star player sacked, another on walkabout, and a raft of coaching changes.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sharks lock Etienne Oosthuizen believes the spotlight will definitely be on the battle between the two forward packs when his team take on the Stormers at Kings Park on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sunwolves have been bolstered by the return of three players ahead of their Super Rugby Round 14 encounter with the Cheetahs in Tokyo on Saturday.

NEWS: New Zealand's rugby community was in mourning on Thursday after the death of a 22-year-old player following an on-field heart attack.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Waratahs head coach Daryl Gibson has named the same team to take the field against the Highlanders this Saturday, in the first game of their two-match tour of New Zealand.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Vaea Fifita will start at blindside flank for the first time this season in a re-shuffled Hurricanes team named to play the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has made ten changes to the starting XV that beat the Chiefs last weekend for their clash against the Melbourne Rebels.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ben Smith, co-captain of the Highlanders, returns after a three-week break for injury to play his record equalling 127th game for the Highlanders against the Waratahs. 

IN THE SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: When teams enter 'must win' territory, it makes for great entertainment.

IT IS NEARLY TIME: Here is a motivational super-cut to hype you all up with from 2005. Including slo-mo action and some stunning tries.

REACTION: It may have been lost in the hype surrounding the announcement of the Springbok squad and the new captain, but there appears to have been a dramatic shift in Bok coach Allister Coetzee's approach.

NEWS: The All Blacks were awarded Spain's top sports prize on Wednesday for being "an example of racial and cultural integration."

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Wasps rounded off an unbeaten campaign at the Ricoh Arena and booked their place in the Premiership Final with a dramatic late win against Leicester Tigers in their semifinal.

PRO12 NEWS: Scarlets wing Steff Evans has been cleared to play in the Pro12 Final against Munster on Saturday after the red card he received in the semifinal against Leinster was rescinded.

REACTION: Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has sent flank Jaco Kriel back to the Lions to get some game time.