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Plaudits for Habana and Steyn

BRYAN Habana and Morne Steyn, two of South Africa's most decorated players, will be recognised for their 100th Super rugby games this weekend - but, more importantly, will play crucial roles for the Stormers and Bulls respectively.

Holmes guides ACT Brumbies to win over Hurricanes

ACT Brumbies flyhalf Zack Holmes gave his side a big lift towards the Super Rugby playoffs when he guided them to a...

Lions say crucial rugby talks 'positive'

GOLDEN Lions Rugby Union president Kevin de Klerk expressed satisfaction that "progress had been made" at...

Ulster seek new Heineken glory against dominant Leinster

Ulster v Edinburgh - Heineken Cup Semi Final When long shots Ulster won the 1999 Heineken Cup it was considered something of a one-off in a boycotted year but they...

Higginbotham to leave Reds for Rebels

Super Rugby Rd 9 - Reds v Stormers Australia flanker Scott Higginbotham will leave the defending Super 15-champion Queensland Reds at the end of this...

Sharks without Ludik for Cheetahs clash

2012 SupeRugbY: Sharks v Force Sharks coach John Plumtree has opted to make two changes to the team that demolished the Force for Saturday's clash with the Cheetahs.

Weepu to drop weight or drop out

Auckland Blues Training Session Piri Weepu has been told in no uncertain terms that if does not reach a goal weight by next week he will not be considered for All Black selection.

Saru fail to solve Super Rugby dilemma

The SA Rugby Union (Saru) said on Thursday it had not yet found a solution to the participation of South African franchises in next year’s Super Rugby season.

Habana storms into history books

WING Bryan Habana will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance and his 39th in the colours of the Stormers in Saturday's round 12 Super 15 match against the Waratahs at Newlands.

Scotland name inexperienced squad for Australia trip

Edinburgh v Toulouse - Heineken Cup Quarter Final Scotland coach Andy Robinson has named five uncapped players in a 28-man squad for the three-test tour of Australia, Fiji and Samoa in June. 

Tindall in star-studded Barbarians squad

England’s Mike Tindall is set to play his first international rugby for seven months after being included in the Barbarians’ squad for their upcoming tour.

Deans wary of Welsh threat

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans said Tuesday he was under no illusion about the threat posed by Six Nations champions Wales, admitting they are fired up and out to prove a point against Australia.

All Black Kahui out of Ireland tests

Super Rugby Rd 12 - Reds v Chiefs All Blacks winger Richard Kahui will miss next month’s three-Test series against Ireland with a shoulder injury, his Super 15 team the Waikato Chiefs said Tuesday.

Leinster make another final

ASM Clermont Auvergne v Leinster - Heineken Cup Semi Final
Leinster booked themselves into their second final of 2011/12 after beating Glasgow 19-15 in the PRO12 semi at the RDS...

Leicester tame Saracens to set up Quins final

Leicester Tigers v Saracens - Aviva Premiership Semi Final Leicester booked their place in an eighth successive English Premiership final with a 24-15 semi-final win over champions Saracens at Welford Road on Saturday.

Charteris hooked by Perpignan

Wales Rugby Training Session Welsh international lock Luke Charteris signed a three year contract with Top 14 side Perpignan from Newport Gwent Dragons on Wednesday.

Boldness on the back burner for test series

Anxious to start with a bang, Bok coach will plump mainly for experience against England, writes Liam del Carme

No dotted line for Boks to sign

Springboks training session and media briefing COMPLICATIONS surrounding contracts for Springbok players may soon be added to the problem of sorting out the Kings' participation in Super Rugby.

New sponsor will help alleviate Lions' woes

Golden Lions Rugby Union major announcement Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) president Kevin de Klerk says the signing of a multi-million rand sponsor will assist with legacy issues at the union.

Rassie slams Province's interfering officials

Springboks captain's run Former Stormers director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says interference from Western Province's elected officials prompted him to resign.

De Villiers does not know of development role

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said on Monday he had no knowledge of Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula earmarking him for a rugby developmental role at grass root level.

New Zealand sevens guru inducted to hall of fame

Queenstown Sevens New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has been inducted into the International Rugby Board Hall of Fame after his team sealed their 10th Sevens World Series title in 13 years.

Griquas to face Province in the final

2012 Vodacom Cup semi final: DHL Western Province v Ford Pumas Griquas will host Western Province in the Vodacom Cup final in Kimberley after the two top sides from the North and South Sections won their semi-finals this past weekend.

New Zealand clinch world sevens crown

IRB London Sevens - Day Two New Zealand clinched their 10th IRB world sevens series crown in 13 years on Sunday after downing South Africa 36-0 to advance to the semi-finals of the final leg of the championship at Twickenham.