Kiwis target Bok pack
2008-07-03 23:11:15
It was once said, in a South African dressing room, that when you play a rugby Test against New Zealand, 'consider your country at war'. And 'war' it will be in the opening Tri-Nations Test on Saturday.   Who will win this war?   |   LIVE COVERAGE Preview: Currie Cup - Round Three
2008-07-03 23:09:00
With the Sharks sitting at the top of the standings and the defending champion Cheetahs just a point behind in second place, the penultimate provincial tournament is beginning to take shape. USA Rugby Names NA 4 Squads
2008-07-03 22:48:07
USA Rugby officially announced the players selected to make up the USA Hawks and USA Falcons squads set to play in the first portion of the International Rugby Board’s North America 4 tournament in early July. Preview: Australia v France
2008-07-03 20:49:00
France head into the second Test against Australia in Brisbane with another motley assortment of fledgling players, interspersed with hardened Test veterans. Phil Coetzer previews the match. Can France cause an upset? | LIVE COVERAGE! Williams given a Friday deadline
2008-07-03 16:11:03
Lock Ali Williams remains a touch-and-go prospect as the All Blacks brace themselves for a torrid forward battle against South Africa in the opening match of the Tri-Nations series in wintry Wellington on Saturday. SANZAR announces D-day for Pumas
2008-07-03 16:08:23
Argentina are one step closer to being included in a major international tournament, after recent constructive talks between the Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) and SANZAR. Coventry keep their League One status
2008-07-03 16:04:00
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) have confirmed that Coventry can play on in National League One next season. Wallabies lose their Sharpe edge
2008-07-03 13:47:41
Veteran lock Nathan Sharpe has been ruled out of Australia's second Test against France in Brisbane on Saturday, after injuring his groin at training on Thursday. Utility forward Dean Mumm promoted.   Who is your money on?   |   LIVE COVERAGE Law Discussion - End of June
2008-07-03 13:44:00
We discuss some examples of the laws in action from the Test in Sydney and from three Currie Cup matches at the end of June. Chabal urges France to get stuck in
2008-07-03 11:34:54
France will be more physical in the contact area and string together more phases as they seek to upset the Wallabies in the second Test in Brisbane on Saturday, Sebastien Chabal said Thursday.   Can the French turn it around?   |   LIVE COVERAGE Boks have 'fire in the belly'
2008-07-03 11:31:06
Two of rugby's most passionate rivals, the All Blacks and Springboks launch the Tri-Nations series in Wellington on Saturday in a showdown that puts the world number one ranking on the line.   What will it take to win in NZ?   |   LIVE COVERAGE Revamped France to 'get physical'
2008-07-03 11:28:50
France have revamped their side and tactics in a bid to match the physical Wallabies in the return Test in Brisbane on Saturday. Smit slams 'rent-a-quote' Krige
2008-07-03 11:24:00
Former Springbok captain Corné Krige was publicly rebuked by current skipper John Smit on Thursday for questioning the credentials of the All Blacks' stand-in skipper Rodney So'oialo. Lam has the Blues
2008-07-03 04:26:57
Former New Zealand and Samoa internatioonal Pat Lam will coach the Blues Super 14 team for the next three years, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) said Thursday. Big Joe handed Bok job
2008-07-03 04:24:00
Joe van Niekerk at No.8 is the bolter in Springbok coach Peter de Villiers's side to face New Zealand in the opening match of the Tri-Nations, in Wellington on Saturday. Has De Villiers lost the plot? Email us your views! Tri-Nations from 1996
2008-07-03 02:04:00
New Zealand have ruled the Tri-Nations. They have allowed their two partners, Australia and South Africa, precious little since 1996. Baywatch: 'Time to play to our ability'
2008-07-02 23:48:05
Lions skipper Cobus 'Baywatch' Grobbelaar knows that his team cannot afford another botched job this weekend when they meet the Falcons in Round Three of the Currie Cup. Two new faces do battle for Griquas
2008-07-02 23:44:00
The Griquas rugby side will field two new faces when they tackle the Boland Cavaliers in their Currie Cup encounter in Wellington on Friday. Rassie primed for third Cheetah battle
2008-07-02 21:26:19
Western Province senior coach Rassie Erasmus feels that the personal jousting and mind games between WP and the Free State Cheetahs is mostly a thing of the past. Cavaliers lean on Van Niekerk
2008-07-02 21:24:00
Boland Cavaliers strongman Janro van Niekerk is back at loosehead prop for Friday's Currie Cup clash against Griquas at Wellington. College Super League
2008-07-02 17:47:22
The idea of a college super league has been gathering momentum and would no doubt be a positive for the top collegiate sides involved.  And Rugby Rugby’s Brian Lowe takes a look at the concept and whether it will work. Falcons keen to build on win
2008-07-02 16:39:00
Falcons coach Rudy Joubert has shown faith in the team that beat Griquas last weekend, and retained the same starting XV for Friday's Currie Cup date with the Lions at Ellis Park. Tough news for All Black Leonard
2008-07-02 14:41:34
All Black scrumhalf Brendon Leonard received some bad news when it emerged that his knee injury, thought to be just a bruise, turned out to be more serious than that. Kaino to learn from Cowan ordeal
2008-07-02 14:39:22
Auckland, Blues and All Black eighthman Jerome Kaino is keen to take a leaf out of fellow All Black Jimmy Cowan's book, and keep out of trouble from now on. Ospreys get pre-season boost
2008-07-02 14:37:14
As the first batch of Ospreys players report back for duty after their off-season 'rest-and-recuperation', there is good news on the injury front with the six players who have undergone surgery in recent months all on target to return to action on schedule. Galway 'festival' confirmed
2008-07-02 14:35:09
Connacht are bringing a festival of rugby to Galway for their pre-season friendlies, which are due to take place in August - including the first ever meeting with Australian Super 14 side the Reds. Ulster face Premiership battles
2008-07-02 14:32:52
Ulster will kick off their 2008-09 pre-season with two home friendlies against English Premiership sides Bath and the Worcester Warriors in August. Bobo takes the lead at WP
2008-07-02 14:30:29
Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has made one change and one positional switch ahead of his team's Currie Cup clash against the Free State Cheetahs at Newlands on Saturday. Van Heerden the leading Bull again
2008-07-02 14:28:17
The Blue Bulls' Springbok flank Wikus van Heerden has made a full recovery from injury and will captain the Bulls when they face the Sharks in a Currie Cup crunch match at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, on Saturday. Exiles heading to Twickenham
2008-07-02 14:26:03
London Irish have confirmed their plans for the build-up to the start of the club's 12th consecutive season of Premiership Rugby - a pre-season that includes a visit to Twickenham. SA Rugby agree unitary structure
2008-07-02 14:23:47
Changes are afoot in the management structures of South African Rugby, after the key leadership structures of a unified South African Rugby Union were agreed. Sidoli takes Italian job
2008-07-02 14:19:00
Newport Gwent Dragons second row Peter Sidoli has signed a two-year deal with Italian Super 10 champions Calvisano. Henry: 'My toughest challenge yet'
2008-07-02 12:03:48
All Black coach Graham Henry, who has been talking up the Springboks all week, has described Saturday's opening Tri-Nations Test against South Africa as "the toughest challenge" of his career.   What will it take to beat the Kiwis? Boks face scrum battle
2008-07-02 11:59:00
Springbok captain John Smit, who is struggling to overcome the affects of a 30-hour flight from France to Wellington, is more concerned about the threat posed by the All Black scrum than jetlag. Ten Wallabies for 'A-Team'
2008-07-02 09:42:51
Australia A coach Phil Mooney has a raft of Wallabies at his disposal for the International Rugby Board (IRB) Pacific Nations Cup decider against New Zealand's Maori team at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday. Reds have plenty back-ups
2008-07-02 09:39:00
The Reds have re-signed exciting young backs Brando Va'aulu and Charlie Fetoai and recruited 19-year-old former Australian schoolboy wing/fullback Rod Davies from the Brisbane Broncos, all on two year deals. Sephaka back in the Lions' den
2008-07-02 00:22:02
Springbok prop Lawrence Sephaka, who found refuge back in the Lions' den after being discarded by newly promoted French Top 14 club Toulon, has been named in the starting XV to face the Falcons in their Absa Currie Cup Round Three match on Friday. Rugby history - sin bin and colourful cards
2008-07-02 00:19:00
Neither sin bins nor sanctionary cards go back a long time in rugby. In fact they are not even rugby ideas. Johnson announces new England era
2008-07-01 22:01:16
England team manager Martin Johnson believes his squad selections on Tuesday marked the start of an exciting new era for English rugby. Barkley needed for town and country
2008-07-01 21:59:00
Gloucester's Olly Barkley, who was included in England's Elite squad on Tuesday, is to undergo surgery this week on an injury suffered in England's second Test defeat in New Zealand. WP unveil high-tech 'jewel'
2008-07-01 19:48:19
Western Province Rugby have previewed their new High Performance Centre (HPC), a state-of-the-art training venue that will come into service later this month. Smit sides with beloved Sharks
2008-07-01 19:45:55
After some lengthy negotiations, Springbok captain and World Cup winning hooker John Smit has signed a contract with his former provincial outfit for 2008 and 2009. Loffie bemoans lack of quality
2008-07-01 19:43:37
Lions coach Eugene Eloff has accepted the fact that the fate of the Lions rests largely on the ability of his lesser players to raise themselves up to a higher level. Drotské sticks with winning formula
2008-07-01 19:41:18
Free State coach Naka Drotské has resisted the urge to fiddle with a winning formula, making only one change to his side that beat the Lions in Bloemfontein last weekend. Falcons size up larger prey
2008-07-01 19:39:00
The Falcons will look to carry the momentum of last weekend's long-awaited win, though face far more formidable opposition at Ellis Park on Friday evening. Diluted French opt for depth
2008-07-01 16:59:14
Marc Lievremont has embarked on some dynamic changes to his squad for the second Test against Australia in Brisbane, after their 34-13 defeat last Saturday. 3N Preview: Three's a crowd
2008-07-01 16:52:34
With the 2008 Tri-Nations tournament just days away, rugby365.com looks ahead to the annual southern hemisphere showpiece... New advances in SA commercial arm
2008-07-01 16:47:31
South African (SA) Rugby has announced the appointment of a new commercial manager, who will take up the position with immediate effect. Captain Smit cutting it fine
2008-07-01 16:39:00
Springbok captain John Smit completed a long haul flight from France to New Zealand on Tuesday, to joined his teammates in a rigorous training session shortly after his arrival. This week's 'World Champions'
2008-07-01 14:23:08
South Africa won the World Cup in 2007. Is the team playing New Zealand this week the World Champions? Tindall and Kay miss the cut
2008-07-01 14:19:00
England's new team manager Martin Johnson, and Elite director, Rob Andrew finally unveiled their Elite and Saxons squads on Tuesday.   Did Johnson make a sound selection? Email your views! Balding signs for Falcons
2008-07-01 12:08:03
On the day that they returned for pre-season training, Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of Gloucester back row forward Adam Balding. The forward pass question
2008-07-01 12:05:22
Now that South Africa are using the television match official to check on the validity of tries, the matter of the forward pass has now become interesting. Doubts remain over PNC efficacy
2008-07-01 11:59:00
Some of the Pacific Island nations are questioning whether the Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) tournament is achieving its objective of developing rugby in the region. Wallabies ready to start a Waugh
2008-07-01 09:45:22
Australia coach Robbie Deans has made four changes, including one new cap, to the Wallabies starting XV for the second Test against France in Brisbane on Saturday. Academy forwards stay in the Red
2008-07-01 09:42:54
The Reds have signed full contracts with three Reds Academy forwards who made their Super 14 debuts during the past season. Cowan's choice: booze or rugby
2008-07-01 09:39:00
All Black scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan was ordered on Tuesday to give up drinking alcohol or lose his contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU). Williams named to face Boks
2008-07-01 04:59:00
All Black coach Graham Henry is gambling on the fitness of lock Ali Williams, naming the veteran forward in the second row of the team to face South Africa in the opening match of the Tri-Nations series on Saturday.   Are these Bok busters? Email us! Timely boost for Bulls
2008-06-30 23:47:53
The Blue Bulls received a timely boost with the news that Springbok flank Wikus van Heerden, who is carrying a rib injury, may play against the Sharks in a crucial Absa Currie Cup match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Johnson broom ready to 'sweep clean'
2008-06-30 23:44:00
Martin Johnson officially starts as England manager on Tuesday faced with the task of regaining credibility following on- and off-field poor showings by the national team. Summer Sevens
2008-06-30 21:39:45
by Tom Billups, C.S.C.S. - Recently a loyal rugbyrugby.com reader asked me what I thought about the sevens game as a developmental tool for young players.  Her question prompted me to remember a time in my own rugby upbringing when sevens was all I thought about. Another Cavalier canters off
2008-06-30 21:24:00
Boland Cavaliers' lock Coenie Basson became the next star player from the 'minnow' Currie Cup side to be drawn by a more lucrative overseas club contract. Referees to 6 July
2008-06-30 19:09:37
The Tri-Nations is upon us, ELVs and all - the same ELVs as were used in the Super 14, which is why only SANZAR referees will referee Tri-Nations matches. Still the to-ing and fro-ing from law to law will test referees. Wallaby win gets them a bronze
2008-06-30 19:07:07
Argentina's loss is Australia's gain as the Wallabies pip the Pumas for third spot in the International Rugby Board's (IRB) world rankings after last weekend's internationals. Bayonne make Tuqiri an offer?
2008-06-30 19:04:00
Rugbyrama, the French website, claims that Bayonne, the "other" Basque club, has made Lote Tuqiri of the Wallabies a huge offer. Queensland Premiership round 14 wrap
2008-06-30 16:56:04
Queensland Reds No. 8 Leroy Houston helped propel Norths into third place on the Queensland Premier competition ladder after the completion of round 14. European Nations Cup fixtures
2008-06-30 16:52:27
FIRA-AER has announced the fixtures for the 36 countries taking part in the seven divisions of the European Nations Cup for 2008-09. Loffie's patience at breaking point
2008-06-30 16:50:14
Lions coach Eugene 'Loffie' Eloff has spoken his mind after his team suffered yet another heartbreaking loss in the Currie Cup, this time to the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. McCaw to 'guide' So'oialo against Boks
2008-06-30 16:45:38
Long-serving All Black captain Richie McCaw may not be available to play for the first four rounds of the Tri-Nations, but his influence on the New Zealand team will not be lost. Top-log Sharks come with casualties
2008-06-30 16:43:22
The Sharks' second round victory against the Boland Cavaliers, which saw them take the top spot on the Currie Cup log this weekend, was executed at an expense. De Villiers to 'beef up' his Boks
2008-06-30 16:39:00
South African coach Peter de Villiers will be making some critical adjustments to his team when he names the side to face New Zealand in the opening round of the Tri-Nations series, in Wellington on Saturday. It's official: Meyer to coach Tigers
2008-06-30 14:22:37
The world's worst-kept secret is out. Leicester Tigers on Monday confirmed that Bulls' the Super 14-winning mentor Heyneke Meyer has been appointed as the English club's new head coach.   Will Meyer be successful at Tigers? Ebersohn thrown into the mix
2008-06-30 14:19:00
The Free State Cheetahs are considering South Africa Under-20 rising star Robert Ebersohn for selection at centre against Western Province at Newlands this coming Saturday. Oz pours cold water over 'private deals'
2008-06-30 12:03:46
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has poured cold water on the prospect of private ownership of the country's Super 14 franchises. Stats: Top 14 Final
2008-06-30 11:59:00
There were 80 000 excited, noisy people at Stade de France for the Final of the Top 14 on Saturday night when Toulouse beat Clermont Auvergne in a splendid match, for which we now give some statistics. Wallabies need to raise the bar
2008-06-30 09:39:00
Australia must make big improvements for Saturday's return Test against France, as the sterner test of the Tri-Nations series looms ever closer, reports said Monday. Stats - June Tests, Week 4
2008-06-30 00:34:55
This weekend Australia beat France 34-13 in Sydney and Italy beat Argentina 13-12 in Buenos Aires. We give some statistics from the two matches. De Villiers faces James poser
2008-06-30 00:32:35
World Cup-winning flyhalf Butch James's appearances for the Springboks could be limited if attempts to lure him back to South Africa fail. Bad break for Hernández
2008-06-30 00:30:25
Argentina flyhalf Juan Martín Hernández will be out of action for two months after a teammate accidentally trod on his hand in their 12-13 defeat to Italy. Victorious SA coach 'out of work'
2008-06-30 00:28:12
Victorious Emerging South African coach Chester Williams is searching for work again - just weeks after winning the International Rugby Board (IRB) Nations Cup tournament. De Waal the man to watch
2008-06-30 00:25:57
Flyhalf Willem de Waal proved in Western Province's 26-17 victory over the Blue Bulls at Newlands at the weekend why he will again have a major say in the destiny of the Currie Cup honours this season. 'The real World Cup starts now'
2008-06-30 00:22:33
South Africa will not be able to call themselves world champions until they have beaten New Zealand, according to Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and his vice-captain Victor Matfield.   Can the Boks end their 10-year NZ drought? Email us! Cowan arrested for 'disorderly conduct'
2008-06-30 00:19:00
All Blacks scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan was arrested in Invercargill early on Sunday and charged with disorderly behaviour, The Southland Times reported. Tuqiri, Palu just 50-50
2008-06-29 19:50:11
Wallaby coach Robbie Deans on Sunday rated No.8 Wycliff Palu and wing Lote Tuqiri as just 50-50 chances of playing for the Australia in next Saturday's second Test against France in Brisbane. Australia A v Maori for Pacific title
2008-06-29 19:45:33
Australia A and New Zealand's Maori team will put their unbeaten records on the line and contest the International Rugby Board (IRB) Pacific Nations Cup title when they clash in next weekend's deciding game. Deans' influence rubbing off
2008-06-29 19:43:18
The Robbie Deans all-for-one coaching ethos is rubbing off on the Wallabies with a committed defensive performance underpinning their 34-13 victory over France in Sydney at the weekend. French 'upstart' wins duel with Tuqiri
2008-06-29 19:39:00
Confident young French wing Alexis Palisson had the last laugh over his more experienced and bigger rival Lote Tuqiri as a depleted French team went down 13-34 to the Wallabies in Sydney at the weekend. Referees to 29 June
2008-06-29 17:14:00
At last France's Top 14 has a winner - Toulouse, at a jam-packed Stade de France on Saturday night. Henry expects 'massive' clash with Boks
2008-06-29 12:40:15
A rebuilding All Blacks side face a massive test when they play South Africa in the opening match of the Tri-Nations rugby championship in Wellington on Saturday, coach Graham Henry said. Wallabies' uncertain despite French win
2008-06-29 12:37:57
Despite their apparent comfortable 34-13 victory over France on Saturday,the "hot-and-cold" performance has left Australia wondering who might make the grade for the upcoming Tri-Nations series. Lièvremont:'Too much time defending'
2008-06-29 12:36:22
French coach Marc Lièvremont said his side spent too much time defending in its 13-34 loss to Australia in the first Test in Sydney on Saturday. Reports: 'Meyer signs for Tigers'
2008-06-29 12:34:00
Several influential UK newspapers have reported that former Bulls coach Heyneke Meyer has already signed a contract with England glamour club Leicester Tigers. Cipriani targets November return
2008-06-29 10:20:21
Wasps and England flyhalf Danny Cipriani hopes he will be back playing by late November as he continues his recovery from injury. Griffons, Pumas off to winning start
2008-06-29 10:17:56
The Griffons and the Pumas scored victories on the opening weekend of the 2008 Currie Cup first division competition. Masoe called into All Blacks squad
2008-06-29 10:15:43
Chris Masoe has replaced injured All Blacks' captain Richie McCaw in the All Black squad for the two tests against South Africa. Oz 'A' thump Fiji to stay on top
2008-06-29 10:14:00
Reds forward Hugh McMeniman starred and Waratahs wing Lachlan Turner bagged a try-scoring double as Australia 'A' thumped Fiji 50-13 in their Pacific Nations Cup match at Ballymore on Sunday. Italy win Cordoba bore
2008-06-29 00:55:42
Italy celebrated another triumph over Argentina, when they sneaked a 13-12 win in Córdoba on Saturday - Leonardo Ghiraldini scoring a 80th-minute try, which was converted by Andrea Marcato.   Does this game deserve international status? Toulouse win Top 14 Final
2008-06-29 00:54:00
Toulouse are the Champions. Toulouse beat Clermont Auvergne 26-20 in the Final of France's Top 14 at Stade de France on Saturday night. It was a win they deserved. Province wake up just in time
2008-06-28 22:36:59
Western Province produced a stirring fightback at the death of their Currie Cup clash against the Blue Bulls to record a 26-17 win over their traditional rivals at Newlands on Saturday. Italy win Cordoba bore
2008-06-28 22:34:00
Italy celebrated another triumph over Argentina, when they sneaked a 13-12 win at Estadio Chateau Carreras, Córdoba, on Saturday.

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