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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.

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.

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.

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.

After a weekend that saw the sport's heavyweights slug it out, the latest IRB world rankings show it's very much round one to the Southern Hemisphere.

Baby Boks coach Dawie Theron has made five changes for Tuesday's crucial IRB U20 JWC clash with England at the Cape Town Stadium.

Samoan international Ken Pisi has joined English Premiership club Northampton Saints from New Zealand side North Harbour.

See how the referees are spread around the world this week as they spread over all continents.

Wales labelled this a 'tour of opportunities' and Tuesday is an opportunity for some youngsters to put their hands up for starting places in the Test team.

The first week of test rugby was dominated by the southern hemisphere sides, which is reflected in our Team of the Week.

Graeme Wepener, a coach at SACS, expresses concern about the playing state of South African rugby, and he is not alone in his concern.

Robbie Deans can thank scrumhalf Will Genia for saving his career as the Wallabies' coach.

Kearsney College ended a six season losing streak against Highways neighbours Westville with a 20-3 victory in front of a full house on their Founders Day.

It was not a great game at Glenwood on a wet and windy Saturday afternoon in a Premier Interschools clash on Saturday - not until the last two minutes.

New Wallaby captain David Pocock expects a backlash from Wales in the second Test in Melbourne on Saturday.

England have called up reinforcements ahead of their second Test against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday.

With his Test match baptism out of the way young Springbok flank Marcell Coetzee is keen to put together a more complete performance next weekend.

Kingswood's large forwards made good use of the torrid weather conditions at Muir running out 32-15 victors. At the break it was 10-10.

Hosts Paarl Gimnasium produced a strong second half showing to come from 13-10 down at the interval to beat SACS 28-13.

Rejuvenated Wallaby coach Robbie Deans could get one of his most talented players back from injury.

Connacht fullback Gavin Duffy has been called up to join Ireland on their tour of New Zealand.

Four New Zealand players were cited after an incident in Sunday's North versus South match in Dunedin.

England arrived in Johannesburg to the news that star centre Brad Barritt has undergone surgery.

New All Blacks coach Steve Hansen didn't take long to find a winning recipe and it is a strategy he will not deviate from.

Ireland were left counting the cost of the train wreck that was left after New Zealand crushed them.

New skipper Aaron Carpenter scored the winning try and fullback James Pritchard kicked in 13 points as Canada beat the United States 28-25.

Ireland were Sunday licking their wounds and trying to work out how to compete against the All Blacks.

Felipe Contepomi became Argentina's all time top points scorer with a personal haul of 22 in his team's 37-22 win over Italy.

Some schools are kind and send us their full results for Saturday, which we publish here.

Samoa stayed unbeaten in the Pacific Nations Cup, while Tonga also won on Sunday.

The Jake White-coached Brumbies will be decidedly short on experience when they take on Wales.

Although hosts Boland Landbou staged a spirited fightback, they were unable to avoid a 10-20 defeat at the hands of Paarl Boys’ High on Saturday.

The term is heading towards an end, some schools believe that rugby is bad for exam results and Craven Week is looming. But still there are some interesting results.

Wales have suffered their first major injury setback on their three-Test tour of Australia.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer tells Michael de Vries how wing Bryan Habana recaptured his electric form.

Bok coach Heyneke Meyer believes that the new combinations in his team performed well against England.

Australia's coach Robbie Deans and captain David Pocock both praised the contribution of flyhalf Berrick Barnes in the side's victory over Wales.

Toulouse were crowned French champions for the 19th time after battling to a hard-fought, tryless 18-12 victory over Toulon.

England coach Stuart Lancaster was encouraged by his team's fighting performance and said that their composure let them down.

Bok coach Heyneke Meyer pointed to his side's improved effort at the breakdown as the key to their convincing second-half display against England.

England arrived in Durban up for a tough match against South Africa and didn't back down from the physical challenge.

It seemed as though half the Springboks were covered in blood by the end of the match in the brutal encounter with England.

The Springboks got their test series against England off to a winning start with an impressive 22-17 in Durban on Saturday.

Ireland skipper Brian O'Driscoll was gracious in defeat, admitting that New Zealand were by far the better team.

The man the All Blacks have dubbed "The Bus", Julian Savea, announced himself on the world rugby stage with a hat-trick of tries on his debut.

A strong second-half comeback from Wales was not enough for them to record a famous win over a Wallabies team that seemed ripe for a beating. We rate the Welsh players.

The Wallabies' Jekyll and Hyde performances continued, as the Men in Gold beat Wales by 27-19 in Brisbane on Saturday. We rate their players.

Australia washed away the midweek disaster against Scotland with a tough 27-19 victory over Wales in Brisbane on Saturday.

The All Blacks for full value in their opening match of the season and repaid the faith put in them by new head coach Steve Hansen. We rate the All Blacks players...

Ireland played with heart against New Zealand, but will concede the match was over by half-time. We rate the Irish players...

Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper, who has just re-signed with the Reds for three years, dismissed his clash with police.

New Zealand have sent out a sharp reminder that they are world champions with a 42-10 demolition of Ireland in Auckland on Saturday.

The Junior Springboks managed to put themselves back on track in Pool B of the IRB Junior World Championship.

At the start of the year Jono Deighton did not expect to be leading Kearsney out in two successive FNB Classic Clashes.

Romain Poite has been appointed to referee the final of the Top 14 at Stade de France between Toulouse and Toulon on Saturday evening.

On Saturday evening one of rugby's great competitions comes to an end - France's Top 14 when Toulouse take on Toulon in Paris.

The Cape Town Stadium will host its first 'international' match when the Under-20 teams of SA and England meet there on Tuesday.

In a day of upsets at the IRB Junior World Championships SA U20 thrashed Italy, while NZ lost to Wales.  

In the FNB Classic Clashes played last Saturday, Klerksdorp beat Potchefstroom Gimnasium 45-10 and Hoerskool Vereeniging beat Dr Malan 22-15.

All Blacks legend Mils Muliaina said Friday he misses the intensity of Super Rugby and would consider a return.

Bok captain Jean de Villiers will rely on the wise counsel of a core group of senior players in the clash against England on Saturday.

The All Blacks launch a four-year build up to their defence of the World Cup against Ireland on Saturday.

Six Nations champions Wales sense a golden opportunity to capitalise on the vulnerable Wallabies.

Welsh great Shane Williams is likely to miss the last competitive game of his career with a hamstring injury.

Thanks for all the feedback on our new-look site, we have taken it all on board - from the comments section to the live scoring.

Former England star Jonny Wilkinson will aim to lead Toulon to their first French league title since 1992 on Saturday.

Wallabies stars Quade Cooper and Kurtley Beale are in hot water after another "incident" at a pub in Brisbane.

Ken Nottage, Managing Director of Gloucester, announced that he will leave the club before the start of next season.

Nick Fenton-Wells, the Western Province and Stormers flank, has agreed to join Saracens in July.

All six matches of Round Two of the Junior World Rugby Championships on Friday will be televised live. We give the times and the SuperSport station for each.

Surely New Zealand will be too ready, too canny, too proud to fall to Ireland in the first Test in Auckland on Saturday.

Stuart Lancaster made a few 'brave' selections and is hopeful that England will follow his example on Saturday.

The Wallabies will look to bounce back from a mid-week Scottish ambush when they tackle Wales.

The wait is finally over and the Springboks will begin a new era under Heyneke Meyer when they run out to face England.

Premier Interschools now move to KwaZulu-Natal with another top encounter - Glenwood vs Maritzburg College in Durban on Saturday.

Westville Boys' High and Kearsney College meet this Saturday in an FNB Classic Clash at Kearsney.

Lock Marco Bortolami will captain Italy in the absence of Sergio Parisse against Argentina on Saturday.

The RFU confirmed that London Welsh appealed against the decision that the club does not  meet Premiership standards.

The RFU revealed that Quentin Smith has been appointed to the England Rugby 2015 (ER 2015) Board.

The Italian Rugby Federation has revealed that Zebre will be the club to replace Aironi in European competitions.

Leigh Halfpenny aims to put the boot to Australia this month as Wales begin their revenge mission Down Under.

Tongan prop Sona Taumalolo has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with Perpignan from Super Rugby side the Chiefs.

Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) announced Zebre (Zebras) as the new team to replace Aironi in the Pro12 and Heineken Cup in the 2012/13 season.

SA coach Dawie Theron has made 11 changes to his side to play Italy in their second match of the 2012 IRB Junior World Championships.

Ireland fullback and European PLayer of the Year, Rob Kearney, believes his side have as good a chance as any to beat the All Blacks on Saturday.

Jjust a month before the 2012 Craven Weei, the Border Rugby Union have stated that players contracted to other unions in 2013 would not be allowed to play for their Craven Week.

Just a month before the 2012 Craven Weei, Border have stated that players contracted to other unions in 2013 would not be allowed to play for their Craven Week.

Coach Dawie Theron has made eleven changes to the SA Under-20 team to play Italy in their second match of the IRB Junior World Champs.

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers may not be everybody's cup of tea, but he is in his own words, 'true to himself'.

Heyneke Meyer's decision to replace Bok ball-thief Heinrich Brussow with tornado-like debutant Marcell Coetzee is a defining selection.

England have two new caps, loose forward Tom Johnson and prop Joe Marler, in their starting line-up for the first Test against South Africa in Durban.

An injury at training has forced a late change to the Wallabies starting XV for Saturday's clash with Wales, with wing Cooper Vuna called into the team.

Ireland have included two new names in their side to face the All Blacks, with captain Brian O'Driscoll back int he team for the first time since the World Cup.

The three top attractions on Saturday see Boland Landbou host Paarl Boys’ High, SACS play Paarl Gim and Wynberg playr Bishops.

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has made eight changes to the starting line-up from the midweek team for the first Test against Wales in Brisbane.

Wales caretaker head coach Rob Howley has named a strong Welsh side for the clash with Australia as the Six Nations champions look to dominate their rivals.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has gone for experience, as well as introducing three new caps.

Juandre Kruger faces a daunting challenge calling the line-outs on his Test debut alongside fellow rookie Eben Etzebeth.

The Golden Lions Rugby Union announced their teams for the Craven Week, the Academy Week, the Grant Khomo Week and  the Welpie Week.

South African rugby owes England a huge debt of gratitude.

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We play the numbers game ahead of this weekend's first Test between the Springboks and England in Durban.

The one is a regular in Heyneke's teams. The other is a regular on the Simpsons.

SARU have promulgated a new regulation to ensure that the contracting of promising schoolboy rugby players is done above board.

Hoërskool Florida played Hoërskool Marais Viljoen in Florida on the sunny West Rand in an FNB Classic Clash on Saturday. Florida won 65-0.

It's a new week which means a new FNB Top 20. Paarl Gim and Paarl Boys' High now occupy the top two places.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has banked on settled combinations through the spine of his team to overcome England.

The All Blacks, who held a 'secretive' training session ahead of Saturday's Test against Irelandplan to 'keep it simple'.

Wallaby coach Robbie Deans is not prepared to hit the panic button - despite suffering the indignity of losing to lowly Scotland.

Eden Park may have been a fortress for the All Blacks since 1994, but the memories are pretty good for Ireland as well.

New Zealand coach Graham Henry has replaced South Africa's Jake White on the highly influential International Rugby Board panel.

Dan Cole is relishing another chance to challenge South Africa's all-Sharks front row, after England's last meeting with the Springboks.

Bismarck du Plessis will be new Springbok captain Jean de Villiers' deputy in the first Test against England in Durban on Saturday.

Fiji beat defending champions Japan 25-19 to hand new Brave Blossoms coach Eddie Jones his first defeat at the Pacific Nations Cup on Tuesday.

Experienced wing Bryan Habana has relayed the message that the Springboks will have no excuses not to be ready to tackle the English.

Scotland were able to complete historic back to back victories over Australia and they worked extremely hard for the win.

In shocking conditions things were always going to be tough, but the Australians looked miserable and clearly didn't enjoy cold and the rain.

Scotland have shocked Australia in awful wet conditions with a 9-6 victory thanks to a last-gasp penalty from flyhalf Greig Laidlaw.

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans was left disappointed with his side's 9-6 defeat to Scotland considering the amount of possession and territory Australia had.

Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron has admitted his side were beaten by a superior Ireland side, but believes the team can bounce back and top the pool.

Blues flank Steven Luatua has been suspended for three weeks after pleading guilty to a dangerous tackle in the match against the Chiefs.

Queen's College played a gutsy St Andrew's in Grahamstown and lost 31-18.

The late arrival of England flank James Haskell in South Africa means he is unlikely to make the team for the first Test on Saturday.

The South African Under-20 team stumbled at the first hurdle, going down 23-19 to Ireland whilst Argentina caused another upset by beating France 18-15.

The Lions, fresh from their upset of the play-off chasing Sharks, will use the next three weeks to "find their bearings".

Saterdag het die finale liga bepalings plaasgevind in die Pumas groot skole rugby liga. Secunda het tuis te staan gekom teen Rob Ferreira van Witrivier.

Unbeaten Garsfontein beat Centurion 33-28 in a thriller.

The South African Under-20 team stumbled at the first hurdle, going down 23-19 to Ireland whilst Argentina upset France, beating them 18-15.

Hosts Nico Malan of Humansdorp ran in eight tries in beating Muir going down 12-44.

Newly-appointed Scarlets coach Simon Easterby says the opportunity to take charge of the region he has served for more than 13 years as a player and coach is "a huge honour."

Hosts SACS put in a commanding performance in beating rivals Rondebosch Boys’ High School 36-17.

Jean de Villiers, who was named Springbok captain for the series against England, has promised not to let his country down.

No matter what you think of Heyneke Meyer's Springbok squad one thing is for certain - the coach is tuning up for a verse of Frank Sinatra's I did it my way...

There were some big performances this weekend, but the biggest warning shot was fired by the Crusaders who dominate our weekly selection.

New Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has opted for Jean de Villiers as Bok skipper in the three-Test series against England.

There were some surprising scores this weekend. The size of some victories came as a shock.

Some schools have sent in the results of more than just their First XV matches. We publish them here!

The Wallabies will be heavy favourites against Scotland in their season opener in Newcastle on Tuesday.

Former All Blacks great John Kirwan, who has also coached Italy and Japan at World Cups as well as being an advocate for sufferers of depression, has been honoured with a knighthood.

For the first time, the IRB Junior World Championship, which starts in Stellenbosch on Monday, will enjoy blanket coverage on international television.

The Baby Boks start their Junior World Championships campaign. We give some details of where the players come from and where they are now.

Wiaan Liebenberg will lead the Baby Bokke against Ireland at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on Monday evening, 4 June.

New Springboks Marcell Coetzee and Eben Etzebeth can't believe their dreams of playing for South Africa might be able to come true.

Fourie du Preez was the one who ruled himself out of Springbok selection after it had been mooted he would come out of retirement to lead the Boks against England.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer jumped to the defence of his squad for the Test series against England after a number of his choices raised eyebrows.

David Pocock will become the 79th man to lead Australia in a Test match after being named as captain of the Wallabies.

There are seven new caps in New Zealand's 30-man squad for the test series against Ireland, but the most surprising selection must be that of the controversial Piri Weepu.

Acting Wales coach Rob Howley has dropped five players from his original squad for the tour of Australia, including in-form Ospreys flyhalf Dan Biggar.

Junior Springboks captain Wiaan Liebenberg will lead a team with IRB Junior World Championship as well as Super Rugby experience when they take on Ireland.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee had plenty to be pleased about after his side's  victory over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Lions captain Josh Strauss believes the hiatus from Super Rugby will stand his team in good stead before they end off their disappointing season after the international break.

Stormers loose forward Rynhardt Elstadt and Bulls flank Arno Botha have both received off-field yellow cards in the wake of the Super Rugby clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

It is doubtful whether a single person at this intriguing town versus country derby could possibly have foreseen that the Streeptruie would thump Bishops 80-5.

The Lions of Langenhoven Gymnasium in Oudtshoorn, came to George with probably very few people thinking they would trouble Outeniqua in 2012.

Griquas have chosen four schoolboy teams for national participation.

We put the spotlight on Heyneke Meyer's nine new Springbok caps ahead of the June Test Series against England.

Heyneke Meyer may have named nine uncapped players in his first Springbok squad, but closer inspection reveals that he is not interested in taking any risks against England.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer included nine uncapped players in his 32-man squad to take on England, but there is still no word on who will captain the side.

Shane and Martyn Williams bowed out of the international rugby stage as Wales beat the Barbarians 30-21 in their clash at the Millenium Stadium on Saturday.

Scarlets coach Nigel Davies has made the move to the English Premiership to take up the vacant position of Director of rugby at Gloucester.

A late Bryan Habana try earned the Stormers a dramatic 19-14 victory over the Bulls in their brutal derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

The Lions defied the critics by producing a clinical and accurate performance to stun the Sharks 38-28 in an intense derby in Johannesburg on Saturday.

The Waratahs slumped to their sixth consecutive defeat when they were blown away by the Hurricanes on the second half on Saturday, leaving the team demoralised.

It was an astonishing win for Kearsney over Maritzburg College in an FNB Classic Clash on Goldstone's on Saturday.

Blues flank Steven Luatua and Chiefs wing Maritino Nemani have both been cited for dangerous tackles in their match at the North Harbour Stadium on Saturday.

The Hurricanes showed good composure to secure a valuable 33-12 bonus-point victory over an underwhelming Waratahs outfit in wet conditions in Sydney on Saturday.

Scotland coach Andy Robinson has made six changes to the team that lost to Italy in the Six Nations for the clash with Australia in Newcastle on Tuesday.

Brumbies captain Ben Mowen has joined the Wallabies squad as cover for Western Force No.8 Ben McCalman, who is suffering with a shoulder injury ahead of the Test against Scotland on Tuesday.

Chiefs wing Asaeli Tikoirotuma ran in four tries as the Chiefs edged the Blues out 41-34 in their thrilling derby in Auckland on Saturday.

England have lost their last seven matches against the Springboks, and their coach Stuart Lancaster knows that it will be particularly tough to break that streak in South Africa.

Springbok lock Flip van der Merwe has signed a contract extension with the Blue Bulls that will keep him at the Pretoria franchise until 2014.

For many the north versus south derbies between the Bulls and Stormers are still the biggest games on the rugby calendar.

Scarlets' Fijian tighthead prop Deacon Manu has extended his contract with the Welsh side and will remain at Parc y Scarlets for another two seasons.

The Junior World Championships which kicks off in the Western Cape on Monday is guaranteed to break records.

On Saturday,  Hoerskool Vereeniging play Hoerskool Dr Malan of Meyerton in  Vereeniging in an FNB Classic Clash.

Brumbies captain Ben Mowen said that while his team's performance was not perfect, they will happily take the four log points from their clash with the Rebels in Melbourne.

English Premiership side Sale Sharks have signed former Scotland scrumhalf Bryan Redpath as the new director of rugby.

Andy Farrell has shocked English Premiership side Saracens with his resignation that could put the coach in pole position to join the England staff full time.

Lions coach John Mitchell believes that if his team are to end their losing streak then they need to shut the Sharks down and halt their momentum on Saturday.

The Brumbies extended their position at the top of the Aussie conference with a 27-19 victory over the Melbourne Rebels in a staggeringly dull match.

On Saturday Hoerskool Florida meet Hoerskool Marais Viljoen in an FNB Classic Clash at Florida.

Die rugbyspanne van Hoërskool Secunda het Saterdag te staan gekom in die Pumas groot skole liga teen Hoerskool Bergvlam.

The Crusaders showed a ruthless edge by putting the Highlanders away 51-18 in a seven-try romp in front of a sold-out crowd in Christchurch on Friday.

The last three Super Rugby matches on Saturday promise to be thrilling encounters as the sides attempt to strike a blow before the June Test break.

New Zealand's Sevens and Maori rugby teams have been given the right to use the country's revered All Blacks name according to the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU).

In an FNB Classic Clash in Klerksdorp Hoerskool Klerksdorp will be playing against Potchefstroom Gimnasium.

Maritzburg College play Kearsney College on Goldstone's at Maritzburg College in an FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

Wales is the only country that awards Test caps against the Barbarians.

England flyhalf Toby Flood has vowed to make up for his injury woe in the forthcoming Test series against SA.

North-South derbies are still the biggest and close to Test-match intensity.

SACS play Rondebosch in Newlands on Saturday, in what is expected to be a clopse match.

Speculating on selection will never get boring and always sparks some heated debate, so with that in mind we present our top 22 for South Africa.

The World Cup is a thing of the past and it's time to look to the future for the All Blacks now that the international rugby calendar is upon us once again.

There is no doubt that injuries have played havoc with Robbie Deans's selection options - even forcing him to name a new captain.

While the Boland fixtures might be perceptibly downscaled as mid-year exams set in, there is no respite for the Western Province Premier A and B and leading SWD schools.

Wales legend Shane Williams will start for the Barbarians in Saturday's Test match.

A 42-man England squad, skippered by flank Chris Robshaw, arrived in South Africa Thursday to start a five-match, three-Test tour.

Stuart Lancaster has warned Manu Tuilagi to take care with his tackling style after he avoided being suspended.

Sharks coach John Plumtree has been forced to re-shuffle his side for the Super Rugby clash with the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Former Springbok flyhalf Butch James is back in the Lions backline to take on his former team, the Sharks, in Saturday's Super Rugby clash in Johannesburg.

Nick Mallett says he is concerned that current Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer's philosophy could impede player creativity.

It's the final round of Super Rugby action before the break for the June Test matches and the competition promises to close with a bang.

The Melbourne Rebels have been boosted by the news that utility back Mark Gerrard will start on the wing this weekend against the Brumbies.

The Highlanders back row is back to full strength with James Haskell and Nasi Manu returning for the clash with the Crusaders on Friday.

Brumbies coach Jake White has made some changes to his side for the clash with the Rebels in Melbourne, most notably being the inclusion of Robbie Coleman at fullback.

The Blues have been boosted by the return of dangerous backs Rudi Wulf and Rene Ranger for the clash with the Chiefs in Auckland on Saturday.

The Chiefs have made a few changes to their side to face the Blues, with try-scoring prop Arizona Taumalolo back in the front row for Saturday's encounter.

Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry has told Argentina what to expect against the three Southern Hemisphere powers this year.

He may be persona non grata  in his own country, but Samoan World Cup captain Mahonri Schwalger remains a popular figure with the Chiefs.

South African import Sarel Pretoria will get another start for the Waratahs, when they take on the Hurricanes on Saturday.

Argentina, who will formally join the SANZAR club in August, will bring a new passion to the Southern Hemisphere's showcase event - now named the Rugby Championship.

In an FNB Classic Clash in Sasolburg on Saturday, the High School beat the HTS 29-18.

The Lions may be the butt of many Super Rugby jokes, but they are not ready to throw the towel in just yet.

The SharkSmart programme has taken a firm stand against problems that have surfaced in schoolboy rugby.

SARU has announced the South African Under-20 team to play in the IRB's Junior World Championships which starts next Monday in the Western Cape.

Voortrekker High School of Pietermaritzburg has banned one of its rugby players found guilty of racial abuse in a first team match against Pinetown Boys' High School.

After a close first half, Bellville South pulled away from Kasselsvlei in their FNB Classic Clash.

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has warned South Africa not to be over-confident against England, ahead of their tour next month.

Rustenburg managed to maintain a six-year unbeaten run against Brits with an 18-17 victory in an FNB Classic Clash on Friday.

In their FNB Classic Clash, HTS Middelburg beat Hoërskool Middelburg 30-27 with a late try in a magnificent match.

South Africa Under-20 coach Dawie Theron has been forced to call three new players into his squad for the IRB Junior World Championships due to injuries.

English Premiership club Leicester have rubbished reports claiming Australian head coach Matt O'Connor could quit to take charge of Super Rugby outfit Western Force.

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee believes that he could not have managed broken-down Andries Bekker's recurring back injury any better.

Wales will field three debutants and remain on course to award a 100th cap to veteran flank Martyn Williams, when they face the Barbarians.

Rustenburg jst beat Brits with a 18-17 in the FNB Classic Clash.

Departing Cheetahs flyhalf Sias Ebersohn said he was 'rotting' on the Cheetahs bench and unfulfilled promises of game time forced him to move abroad.

Lock Juandré Kruger and outside centre JJ Engelbrecht will make a return to the Bulls' starting line-up for their Super Rugby crunch encounter with the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

The Stormers were dealt a cruel blow ahead of their Super Rugby crunch encounter with the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

In an FNB Classic Clash, Potchefstroom Gimnasium beat Potchefstroom Volkskool 24-16.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has made minimal changes to his team to take on the Highlanders in a Super Rugby crunch match in Christchurch on Friday.

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has been unwilling to commit to the franchise beyond this year, opting instead to focus on what he regards as a 'Test-match' against the 'All Blacks' on Friday.

England centre Manu Tuilagi will be able to go on his adopted country's tour of South Africa, after being cleared of performing a 'spear' tackle during the Premiership Final defeat by Harlequins.

The New Zealand Rugby Union have, boastfully, proclaimed victory after losing 'only' NZ$31.3-million after hosting last year's World Cup.

Queen's College and gutsy Hudson Park High School drew 13-all in wind-swept East London.

Queen’s College played a gutsy Hudson Park High School in a wind-swept East London. in a 13-all draw.

Felipe Contepomi kicked a 78th minute penalty as the Barbarians edged Ireland 29-28 in the second of their three matches in a week.

The Sharks will welcome back Frans Steyn with open arms, but the talented player will first have to pass a fitness test.

The Stormers will clash with the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday in a traditional South African derby. But has the game already begun?

In his autobiography, former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has a go at television match officials. These TMOs are talking back!

As the last line of defence and the men expected to run in the tries the back three play a vital role in any team, we take a look at the options for the Boks.

The All Blacks are renowned for their exciting outside backs and in the back three their arsenal has some fierce weapons.

There is no doubt that the season-ending shoulder injury suffered by Rebels utility back Kurtley Beale will force the Wallabes' hand.

Not that this week is without interest, but there are fewer changes to the FNB Top 20.

London Wasps have signed England Under-20 utility back Tommy Bell who joins his brother Chris in the Wasps squad from their Premiership rivals Sale Sharks.

South African-born England prop Matt Stevens has been ruled out of the tour of South Africa after suffering a shoulder injury.

Western Province's Vodacom Cup-winning coach, John Dobson, has signed a three-year deal with the union which will see him remain in Cape Town until 2015.

Leinster scrumhalf Isaac Boss was ruled out of Ireland's rugby tour of New Zealand on Tuesday because he couldn't recover in time from a thigh injury.

Injured Wales head coach Warren Gatland is hoping to join up with Six Nations champions in time for their second Test against Australia in Melbourne next month.

Transvalia en HTS Vereeniging het in 'n FNB Classic Clash gespeel wat Valia in 'n riller 24-20 gewen het.

SACS beat Tygerberg 27-6 on a cold winter’s morning in Newlands on Saturday.

Lions utility back Jaco Taute must put his Springbok aspirations on hold for a little longer, after suffering a shoulder injury.

Cheetahs fullback Hennie Daniller has been ruled out of action with an injury picked up in the thrilling victory over the Waratahs last weekend.

Free State Schools will be holding their trials at Hoërskool Sentraal on Tuesday to choose the Free State teams for the national weeks.

The SANZAR judicial hearing regarding Lions prop CJ van der Linde who was accused of biting has been adjourned in order to consider further evidence.

Wallabies utility back Kurtley Beale may take some part in Australia's June Tests against Wales after his shoulder injury was found to be less serious than first thought.

Scotland-based loose forward Netani Talei has been named Fiji captain for the opening match of the Pacific Nations Cup against Japan in Tokyo next week.

Cheetahs flyhalf Sias Ebersohn has signed a two-year contract with the Western Force as their foreign developing player, which indicates that he wants to play for Australia.

All of the Super Rugby players in the Baby Bok squad have joined coach Dawie Theron in preparation for the Junior World Championships, despite the best efforts of their franchises.

The mid-season break next month could not come at a better time for the three-time Super Rugby champion Bulls, according to coach Frans Ludeke.

The Lions remain optimistic of retaining a place in the lucrative Super Rugby competition in 2013, according to Golden Lions Rugby Union president Kevin de Klerk.

England centre Manu Tuilagi is at risk of missing his adopted country's mid-year tour of South Africa.

Ronan O'Gara will captain an Ireland XV that plays a non-cap match against the Barbarians on Tuesday. Munster lock Mick O'Driscoll will lead the BaaBaas.

Springbok star Francois Steyn has signed a three-year contract with his old team the Sharks after officially parting ways with Racing Metro.

Three players with Springbok Sevens experience have been named in the SA Barbarians teams to take on England in two mid-week matches during next month's five match tour.

The Stormers are doing everything they can to retain the services of SA Under-20 prop Steven Kitshoff for the big clash with the Bulls this weekend.

The Lions' Springbok prop, CJ van der Linde, will contest the claims that he bit Western Force lock Toby Lynn in their Super Rugby match at the weekend.

Glenwood played DHS in that long and close rivalry on Saturday and Glenwood won 34-9. Sean Erasmus, the Glenwood coach, talks about the game.

Saturday, 26 May, 2012 is a day that will live long in the memories of Wellington rugby followers as the day their team, Hugenote, beat HTS Drostdy, 23-13

Maritzburg College recorded an outstanding 29-9 away victory over Westville on Saturday.

Some teams just have the knack for getting up in the big games. The Sharks did more than just get up for the game.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer is still undecided as to who will captain South Africa against England next month.

Worcester Warriors have made a statement of intent by signing former England captain Phil Vickery as the newist member of the coaching team.

Die afgelope week was weereens propvol rugby en Menlo kan baie tevrede voel met die feit dat nie minder nie as nege O/16-spelers en twee O/18-spelers in die verskillende Blou Bul-spanne ingesluit is.

The outstanding form of Hurricanes scrumhalf TJ Perenara this season has left many people perplexed as to why he missed out on an All Blacks call-up.

Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith is desperate to start his All Blacks career next month and is viewing the match-up with Crusaders stalwart Andy Ellis this weekend as a trial.