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Springboks unchained

Between the All Blacks stating their intent with a lopsided win over Japan and Ireland standing exceptionally tall against the Wallabies, the Springboks yesterday were elevated from World Cup possibles to probables with their comprehensive beating of Fiji in Pool D.

Irish hound Aussies silly

There are no prizes for guessing which team the Springboks were hoping to avoid in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. A hint: they wear gold jerseys.

Griquas victims of politics

With the new Currie Cup format decided and the Southern Spears pushing for immediate inclusion, Griquas - one of the founding members of the competition 125 years ago - may soon be facing relegation to the second tier.

Bulls back on winning track

The belligerent Bulls kept their faint Currie Cup playoff hopes flickering with a bludgeoning victory over Western Province at Loftus yesterday.

Cheetahs prodigy Goosen has Sharks floundering

The Cheetahs produced their best display of the season, outclassing the Sharks in a superb performance of running rugby that would have left an indelible impression on Currie Cup neutrals.

Love is not love that altars ...

The large-lettered information board outside St John's Presbyterian Church in Wellington's inner city tells passers-by: "JESUS loves the All Blacks" It opens itself up to all kinds of ridicule (of the All Blacks, not Jesus), the most obvious being the question why there was no divine intervention when the All Blacks played France in 2007, the Wallabies in 2003, France in 1999 ... You know where this is going.

A player called 'Bone Collector' does get your attention

During a chat to Willem Alberts it came to our attention that one of his nicknames is "Bone Collector".

Starting 22 still undecided

Ard Matthews might disagree at this very moment, but thank goodness he made his ill-fated appearance at the announcement of the Springboks' World Cup squad.

Springbok Rugby

2011 Rugby World Cup: Springboks media conference and mixed zone

Hope for injured Bok pair

The gloom over the New Zealand capital and indeed the Springboks following their uninspiring victory over Wales showed signs of abating.
South Africa IRB RWC 2011 Training Session

Boks over the hill, says Wallaby great Lynagh

Australia’s leading all-time points scorer Michael Lynagh believes the current South African squad may have had their day in the sun when it comes to winning rugby World Cups. 
Louis Stanfill of the U.S. tries to offload the ball from a maul during their Rugby World Cup Pool C match against Ireland at Stadium Taranaki in New Plymouth

Ireland beat emotional U.S. on 9/11 anniversary

Ireland laboured to an error-strewn 22-10 victory over an emotional and fiercely committed United States in their rugby World Cup opener at a cold and wet Stadium Taranaki.
England's Ben Youngs celebrates after scoring a try during their Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Argentina at Otago Stadium in Dunedin

Youngs try gives England jittery win over Pumas

Replacement scrumhalf Ben Youngs scored a late try as England escaped with a jittery 13-9 victory over Argentina in a brutal rugby World Cup clash in Dunedin on Saturday that could determine which team tops Pool B. 

Currie Cup

Absa Currie Cup: MTN Lions v GWK Griquas

Lions romp home against Griquas

The Lions chalked up another win in the Currie Cup on  Friday, beating Griquas 41-25 at Ellis Park to maintain their lead in the standings.

'Bees' Roux reaches plea deal in police killing

South African rugby player Bees Roux reached a plea bargain on Friday to avoid jail for beating to death a Pretoria police office who pulled him over for drunk driving, a prosecution official said.
Absa Currie Cup: Ford Pumas v MTN Lions

Lions to roar with strong lineup

Golden Lions centre Doppies La Grange makes a welcome return to the starting lineup for the first time in six weeks when the log leaders meet Griquas at Ellis Park tonight.

International Rugby

Rugby tests return to Sydney Football Stadium

Rugby union Tests will return to the Sydney Football Stadium for  the first time since 1998 after a new deal was signed Tuesday.
Williams of New Zealand's All Blacks is tackled by Petersen of South Africa's Springboks during their Tri-Nations rugby union match in Port Elizabeth

Sonny Bill unsure of future with All Blacks

Sonny Bill Williams cast doubt on his future with the All Blacks  on Monday, saying he would not make a decision on whether to remain  in New Zealand until after the Rugby World Cup.

European Club Rugby

Racing dismantle Perpignan to take Top 14 lead

Racing-Metro crushed Perpignan 47-23 on Saturday to record their  second victory in two games and provisionally assume top spot in the nascent French Top 14 standings.

Exeter shock Leicester on opening day

Leicester flyhalf George Ford missed two drop goals as Exeter secured a shock 30-28 win at Welford Road on the opening day of the  season on Saturday.
2011 Castle Lager Tri Nations: South Africa training session

Toulouse sign Argentine Guinazu as medical joker

Toulouse have responded to a spate of front row absences by signing former Argentina international Eusebio Guinazu as a medical  joker, the French champions announced on their website on Tuesday.

Tri-Nations

Tri Nations - Australia v New Zealand

All Blacks stunned at Cooper verdict

The All Blacks have expressed surprise that Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper escaped suspension for kneeing New Zealand captain Richie McCaw in the face during Saturay’s Tri-Nations rugby test at  Brisbane.

Wallabies beat All Blacks 25-20 to win Tri-Nations

Kurtley Beale finished off a brilliant sweeping movement to give Australia enough breathing space to beat New Zealand 25-20 on Saturday and win the Tri-Nations title for the first time since 2001.
Wallabies Training Session

Horwill faces baptism of fire as Wallaby skipper

Any hope James Horwill had for a honeymoon period as the new Wallabies captain were rudely dashed by a snoozing team mate who could not raise himself after a night on the town.
Gear and Guildford of New Zealand's All Blacks stretch during the captain's run before their Tri-Nations rugby union match against South Africa's Springboks in Wellington

All Blacks’ World Cup reject Gear to join Highlanders: Source

Dumped All Blacks winger Hosea Gear will remain in New Zealand and continue to play in the Super rugby competition, but will cross to the Otago Highlanders from the Wellington Hurricanes, a source with direct knowledge of the move has told Reuters.
New Zealand All Blacks Training Session

Jane re-signs with Hurricanes

All Blacks World Cup winger Cory Jane says he has re-signed with the Wellington Hurricanes for the next Super 15 rugby season.

Waratahs promote Foley to head coach

Australian World Cup winner Michael Foley has been appointed head coach of the New South Wales Waratahs in place of Chris Hickey, the Super rugby team said on Friday.

More rugby

Radio show host resigns over 'slur' claims

Popular Jacaranda 94.2 breakfast show host Darren Scott has resigned from the radio station amid allegations that he had made a racist remark towards a female colleague at the weekend.

Champions Canterbury provide gift for Christchurch

The Canterbury rugby team overcame a year of upheavals to win their fourth consecutive New Zealand provincial championship on Saturday, beating Waikato 12-3 in a tryless final.