Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse welcomes back a few key members of his forward pack as his team go in search of their first win of the season when they take on the table-topping Lions in Nelspruit this weekend.
If it's raining in your part of the Cape Peninsula then you know it is time for the 43rd Villager Sevens, which has seldom been blessed by good weather but always by lots of enthusiasm and fun. It is one of the best rugby days of the year.
England manager Martin Johnson insists that steel and not style will be the most valuable quality for any team bidding to win the World Cup.
The USA Rugby Board of Directors has approved a proposal from the College Management Council for a new sevens national championship for men and women that will debut in December 2011.
The U.S. Eagles Rugby World Cup campaign kicks off on September 11 and team captain Mike Petri is writing a regular Rugby World Cup blog to keep the Rugby Rugby readers up on the latest from the team camp. Check out his first entry!
Coach Graham Henry and captain Richie McCaw intend to make the best of an unprecedented second chance when they lead New Zealand into the World Cup.
Italy coach Nick Mallett says he is confident he will find a top job in the future once his Italy deal runs out after the World Cup in New Zealand.
England Manager Martin Johnson outlined his blueprint for winning the World Cup on Thursday, saying substance not style was what mattered most.
Richie Gray has always been noticeable on a rugby pitch, his rawboned physique adorned by a mane of flaxen blond hair has resulted in the Scotland lock receiving plenty of attention - good and bad.
The way things have been going in the provincial First Division lately, the EP Kings and Boland Cavaliers will be regarded as favourites when they host the Border Bulldogs and Griffons respectively this weekend.
France coach Marc Lievremont has ruled centre Maxime Mermoz out of France's opening World Cup game, but announced on Thursday that he would be using all 30 players in his squad for the opening two Pool A matches against Japan and Canada.
Move over, Morné Steyn, make room for a kicker even more exceptional than you are - and he does it barefooted.
Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has rewarded some on-form fringe players by naming them in the starting XV to face Griquas in their Currie Cup clash in Kimberley on Saturday.
Springbok skipper John Smit said on Thursday the defending champions were under more pressure ahead of this year's World Cup, compared to the 2007 edition which was held in France.
After a career littered with comebacks, it is no surprise to see England playmaker Jonny Wilkinson making another return in time for the World Cup.
