Springboks unchained
Irish hound Aussies silly
Griquas victims of politics
Bulls back on winning track
Cheetahs prodigy Goosen has Sharks floundering
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.- Springboks throw down gauntlet to Samoa
- Fans in a frenzy as Henry and De Villiers seem to lose the plot?
- 30 SECONDS with Sharks prop Dale Chadwick
- World Cup is no place for new ideas
- Cowboys in the coaches' box
- Minnows, box start well
- Can Boks buck the trend?
- On reflection, we don't want Smit's Boks to mirror the past
- Trying times as Bok dot-downs dry up
- Bloodied Blacks will fight
- It's not Habana who's lost hunger
- Pitfalls on the road to transformation
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
Div sticks with Smit
Peter de Villiers is to stick with John Smit in the starting Springbok team at the Rugby World Cup.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.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.Rugby-World Cup could be worth $1.21bn to New Zealand - report
The Rugby World Cup is likely to bring an extra $491 million directly into the New Zealand economy but longer term could be worth $1.21 billion to the country, according to a report commissioned by tournament sponsors Mastercard.- Long build up to blame for All Black errors, says Henry
- Maori elder slams England black shirt
- Goneva scores four as Fiji survive Namibia fright
- Scotland survive huge scare to edge Romania
- Underwhelming All Blacks beat Tonga in World Cup opener
- Ewe beauty! Psychic sheep tips All Blacks
- World Cup fever grips Auckland
- Punches flying at Wallabies training
- Wallabies ‘Hit Man’ Faingaa ready to rumble
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.
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
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.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
Wilkinson fashions new career with clothing line
Jonny Wilkinson will attempt to fashion a new career by launching a clothing line with his brother.
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.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.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
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.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.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.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
Students teach Raiders a lesson
Rugby was not only about the World Cup in Johannesburg this week.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.
