Wales number eight Ryan Jones was "over the moon" to have his place confirmed in the squad for the World Cup in New Zealand.
Paddy O'Brien, the IRB's refereeing boss, has let referees know that they are to abide by protocols, including the protocol outlining the TMO's area of jurisdiction.
Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has made just two changes to the team that demolished the Pumas in Bloemfontein last weekend for their Currie Cup encounter with the Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.
Sebastien Chabal has said that he is trying not to dwell on his non-selection for the France team for the World Cup but would instead focus on what could be his final season with Top 14 side Racing Metro.
Sharks coach John Plumtree criticised the fitness of players returning from France after he was forced to put veteran centre Marius Joubert on a conditioning block to get him up to speed with his teammates.
South African Sevens star Steven Hunt has been drafted into the Western Province Currie Cup team to play against the Pumas at Witbank on Friday.
Sharks coach John Plumtree insists that his side is well poised on the Currie Cup log despite lacking some cutting edge and dropping points in several of their lesser matches this season.
Russia coach Nikolai Nerush has unveiled his 30-man squad for their World Cup debut in New Zealand next month, and singled out their opening clash with the USA as pivotal to their campaign.
The PRO12, rugby's premier professional club competition in Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales, was formally launched in Dublin's Conrad Hotel where the glittering new trophy was unveiled on Tuesday.
There is only one change to the starting line-up of the Blue Bulls for their Currie Cup clash against the Leopards at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Friday, with Fudge Mabeta taking over at lock from injured Juandré Kruger.
Waikato have bounced back to keep their NPC finals hopes alive with a hard fought 31-27 victory over the Wellington Lions at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Tuesday.
Toulon rugby director Philippe Saint-Andre looks set to succeed Marc Lievremont as France coach after the upcoming World Cup.
Luke Narraway has been confirmed as Gloucester's captain for the forgcoming Premiership season.
For the first time this year South Africa won a Tri-Nations match, to the relief of millions of South Africans. We give some stats from the match and include some comparisons with the other four rounds.
PUK flank Siya Mdaka will make his debut for the Leopards when they take on the Blue Bulls in a Currie Cup encounter in Rustenburg on Friday.
