Preview: IRB Sevens, Adelaide
2010-03-17 23:45:02
There's not much in the Game of Sevens that New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens has not won. Keatley scores as Connacht soar
2010-03-17 23:30:02
Ian Keatley and Fionn Carr did all the scoring as Magners League basement side Connacht continued the St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Galway on Wednesday with a 16-3 victory over the Magners League play-off chasing Newport Gwent Dragons. Weepu feels Cooper's wrath
2010-03-17 22:45:02
Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper, true to his word, axed a number of his frontline players for their trip to Loftus Versfeld and an encounter with the Super 14 competition's unbeaten defending champions, the Bulls. S14 Preview: Round Six, Part One
2010-03-17 22:00:02
After five rounds of the Super 14, the serious contenders for semi-final places are being separated from the also-rans, with the Bulls the only unbeaten team and the Stormers, Crusaders and Brumbies having lost only one game each. Van Zyl happy to move between 4 and 5
2010-03-17 21:45:01
There are second row forwards regarded as number four locks and others regarded as number five locks, but Anton van Zyl is one of those happy to move between four and five. Statistics - Super 14, Week 5
2010-03-17 21:00:01
There are still a lot of points being scored in the Super 14 - 372 in this round, an average of 62 points per match. Of course, it includes the massive thrashing the Lions received. We give some stats from each match and then the running totals of tries, penalties and so on. Coetzee: We put emotion aside
2010-03-17 20:00:02
While Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber having moved from Bloemfontein to Cape Town may still be an emotional issue for some in the Free State, for the Stormers it's all in the past. Composure key for floundering Sharks
2010-03-17 17:45:04
Composure will be the key if the floundering Sharks hope to turn around their Super 14 season against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday. Jan de Koning chatted to veteran midfielder Adi Jacobs.   SARU and SARS in R155m dispute | Whitehead's Super move confirmed SARU and SARS in R155m dispute
2010-03-17 16:05:17
The South African Rugby Union and the South African Revenue Services are involved in a legal dispute amounting to ZAR155-million. Same again for Robinson's Scots
2010-03-17 16:02:25
Head coach Andy Robinson has named an unchanged starting side as Scotland make a bid to avoid winning the wooden spoon in their final Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin. Two backline changes for Stormers
2010-03-17 16:00:11
Juan de Jongh and Sireli Naqelevuki are out and Tim Whitehead and Gio Aplon are in. Du Preez heads to Japan
2010-03-17 15:15:02
The Bulls and Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez has revealed that he will continued his career in Japan ... after the 2011 World Cup. Bath sign a Scottish Lion
2010-03-17 15:00:01
Bath have the signed Scottish International and British Irish Lion Simon Taylor on a three-year deal from Stade Francais, further bolstering their loose forward options after the recent signing of English flank Lewis Moody. Wilkinson out as Johnson wields axe
2010-03-17 14:45:02
England manager Martin Johnson has dropped flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson from his starting side to play France in the Six Nations on Saturday, in one of six changes to the one that drew with Scotland last weekend. All your Six Nations NEWS | FIXTURES & RESULTS and the LATEST STANDINGS Sergeant Dennis on parade in Adelaide
2010-03-17 14:30:02
Anyone who has been keenly following Kenya's progress on the IRB Sevens World Series will be pleasantly surprised, at least provisionally, or filled with trepidation - depending on which side you are when Africa's finest so far take to the pitch at Adelaide this weekend. Munster ring the changes for Scarlets
2010-03-17 14:01:54
Ian Dowling has recovered from the ankle injury he picked up in the game against Edinburgh to take his place in the Munster side for Thursday's Magners League clash with the Scarlets at Musgrave Park. Tietjens turns down Southern Kings offer
2010-03-17 14:00:04
Legendary New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has turned down an offer to take up a coaching role in Port Elizabeth, where he would have been linked to the Southern Kings and Mighty Elephants. Two more new caps for Treu
2010-03-17 12:01:36
The Springbok Sevens team includes two players who will make their debuts at the Adelaide Sevens this weekend as national coach Paul Treu starts building towards the Commonwealth Games and the next IRB Sevens World Series season. Scarlets go to Munster in confident mood
2010-03-17 12:00:02
The Scarlets travel to Munster on Thursday for their rescheduled Magners League fixture at Musgrave Park feeling confident they can take something from the game after a morale-boosting win against Ulster last time out. Mealamu to do job for the 100th time
2010-03-17 11:00:01
As milestones go, Keven Mealamu's 100th game for the Blues rates right up there with the best. However, the veteran All Black is not popping the champagne corks just yet. Toeava times his return to perfection
2010-03-17 10:45:02
The bye last week came at the perfect time for Isaia Toeava, who is now back to full fitness and has been named at fullback for the Blues' first Super 14 home game at Eden Park on Friday - when they face the Brumbies. Harinordoquy to teach English a lesson
2010-03-17 10:03:30
France No.8 Imanol Harinordoquy denies hating the English, but admits to being 'vindictive' and is hoping to avenge several painful defeats by beating England and claiming the Grand Slam.  Bees has enough beef for Bulls
2010-03-17 10:01:57
Bulls prop Bees Roux passed a fitness test and will take his place on the bench for his side's Super 14 clash against the Hurricanes on Friday. Sevens star signs for Waratahs
2010-03-17 10:00:02
On the eve of the IRB Sevens tournament to be staged in Adelaide this weekend, Australian Sevens captain Patrick McCutcheon has signed a Super 14 contract with the Waratahs for the next two seasons. Bastareaud fires the first warning shot
2010-03-17 09:31:57
France has got all the ammunition it requires to see off England in Saturday's Six Nations clash here at the Stade de France and clinch their first Grand Slam since 2004, claimed centre Mathieu Bastareaud. Twins commit to the Reds
2010-03-17 09:30:02
Two of the form players of the Super 14, twin brothers Anthony and Saia Faingaa, have re-committed to the Reds for the next two years. Prydie poised to be new pride of Wales
2010-03-17 09:03:23
Teenager Tom Prydie may have been "shaking with shock" when he found out he'd be making Welsh history, but fellow wing Shane Williams reckons a new "superstar" has been discovered. Lions make another spate of changes
2010-03-17 09:01:48
The selection musical chairs at the Lions continues with another spate of changes for their match against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. Irish to finish with a Croke Park cracker
2010-03-17 09:00:02
Ireland coach Declan Kidney reckons it would be "huge" if the team could end their temporary stay at Croke Park by beating Scotland to claim the Triple Crown on Saturday. Robinson urges Scots to be bold
2010-03-17 08:32:00
Scotland coach Andy Robinson has urged his side to take the attack to Ireland as they look to end the Six Nations with a much-needed flourish in Dublin on Saturday. Injury setback for Brumbies
2010-03-17 08:30:06
Brumbies outside centre Stirling Mortlock has been ruled out of his team's Super 14 Week Six match against the Blues at Auckland’s Eden Park on Friday. Same again for Waratahs
2010-03-17 08:00:01
Waratahs head coach Chris Hickey has named an unchanged line-up for this weekend’s clash with the Western Force in Perth, sticking with the squad which scored a record victory against the Lions last Friday. Time: IRB Ruling
2010-03-16 23:35:08
The Laws of rugby football are, in a sense, a compendium of failure. Somebody does something that looks wrong or not quite kosher or causing an unwanted effect and that becomes law. This has happened now with deciding the end of a match, after the incident which ended the Wales-France encounter. Lapasset opens IRB purse strings to Arg
2010-03-16 23:30:02
International Rugby Board President Bernard Lapasset is backing Argentina's integration into the Tri-Nations tournament by 2012. Bulls to plug porous defence
2010-03-16 23:03:49
The Hurricanes may find the Bulls in a less charitable mood when the two giants meet in a Super 14 encounter in Pretoria on Friday. Jan de Koning is on the Bulls' beat.Ikey Tiger to dash into the Super league | Stormers rookie's double blow Armitage feels wrath of Johnson's axe
2010-03-16 23:00:02
Ben Foden is set to make his first England Test start after fellow fullback Delon Armitage was dropped on Tuesday from the squad to play France in the Six Nations finale in Paris on Saturday. ML Preview: Re-arranged Round 11
2010-03-16 21:30:02
Three games from Round 11, which was badly disrupted by snow at the start of the year, have been rearranged for this week - Wednesday, March 17, and Thursday, March 18. Coach Development Program Application Process
2010-03-16 19:12:14
Following a very successful winter workshop season, USA Rugby’s Coach Development Program (CDP) would like to officially announce the opening of the host application process for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. Cougars Turn Attention To Final Two Matches
2010-03-16 19:08:37
BYU's upcoming match with Weber State University has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict with the Utah Rugby Union's Division II Playoffs. Borthwick in doubt for France clash
2010-03-16 17:30:04
England captain Steve Borthwick has endured a recurrence of a knee injury ahead of the Six Nations finale against France on Saturday, joining Jonny Wilkinson and Ugo Monye on the 'doubtful' list. O'Donnell available for Munster
2010-03-16 16:45:01
Munster have named their squad to take on the Scarlets in the rearranged Magners League fixture. Glasgow give a start to O'Hare
2010-03-16 16:31:51
Glasgow Warriors have made just one change to the starting XV for their Magners League match against Leinster on Thursday. Saracens strongman out for season
2010-03-16 16:30:01
Saracens have been dealt an injury blow with the news that tight-head prop Tom Mercey has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Cheetahs truly believe
2010-03-16 16:00:02
The Cheetahs have finally managed to discard the nagging self-doubt that bedevilled them in previous years and will arrive at Newlands on Saturday, for their Super 14 Round Six encounter with the Stormers, truly believing they are title contenders. Ireland stick to the winning formula
2010-03-16 15:45:02
Ireland coach Declan Kidney named an unchanged side for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland at Croke Park. Matfield interested in trophies, not caps
2010-03-16 15:32:29
Bulls captain, Victor Matfield, who celebrated his 50th match as captain last weekend, will play in his 100th Super Rugby game when he leads his team against the Hurricanes on Friday. Young flyer to make Welsh history
2010-03-16 15:30:29
Teenage wing Tom Prydie is set to become Wales's youngest-ever international after his shock inclusion in the starting side for this Saturday's Six Nations clash at home to Italy. Some Six Nations statistics, Round 4
2010-03-16 15:00:02
After a weekend which included the drab affair at Murrayfield and the scintillating affair at Stade de France, we give some statistics from the matches, including some total so that you see who scored most tries and who was penalised most. Ludeke laments injury setback
2010-03-16 14:32:35
Bulls reserve scrumhalf Heini Adams suffered a fractured rib in the Blue Bulls match against the Golden Lions on the weekend and will miss the Bulls tour to Australia and New Zealand. Cheetahs Bok in surprise comeback
2010-03-16 14:30:04
A training ground mishap has opened the door for a sooner than expected return for veteran Springbok lock Barend Pieterse, who will be on the Cheetahs' bench when they face the Stormers in an all-South African Super 14 derby at Newlands on Saturday. Connacht reshuffle for Dragons
2010-03-16 14:00:02
Connacht coach Michael Bradley has made five changes to the province's team for their St. Patrick's Day Magners League clash with the Dragons at the Sportsground. Cardiff make Delve a 'strong offer'
2010-03-16 13:01:56
The Cardiff Blues have offered a contract to Welsh No.8 Gareth Delve to play for them next season. Top judges sing McKenzie's praises
2010-03-16 13:00:01
Ewen McKenzie's success in transforming the Reds from Super 14 strugglers to a team taken seriously by all opposition has top judges singing his praises. Phillips bringing self-belief with him
2010-03-16 11:48:40
Wales star Mike Phillips is hoping that his strong self-belief can rub off on the rest of the squad for their final Six Nations clash with Italy on the weekend, when the abrasive scrumhalf makes his long-awaited return. Referees to 21 March
2010-03-16 11:47:07
It's the last day of Six Nations and it ends with the big one, Le Crunch, at Stade de France. There are also vital matches in ancient Trabazon on the Black Sea - an interesting venue - and Lisbon, the loser of the latter may well be out of hope of qualifying for the World Cup. There is a lot to keep referees on their toes. Bastareaud back for decider
2010-03-16 11:45:01
France centre Mathieu Bastareaud is the only change to the starting line-up for this Saturday's Six Nations clash with England at the Stade de France from the one that beat Italy 46-20 last weekend. Force keen to find best form at home
2010-03-16 11:34:02
The Western Force are determined to find their best form after a frustrating start to the season and believe there is no better time to do so than Saturday against the Waratahs in front of home fans. Cooper: 'Nonu knows he was lucky'
2010-03-16 11:32:09
Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper has admitted that burly All Black centre Ma'a Nonu is on notice after a series of yellow cards and a citing in recent weeks. Jan de Koning was on the phone line to the 'Canes mentor.   Falcons prepare for nightmare week
2010-03-16 11:30:04
Newcastle Falcons boss Steve Bates is hoping his team can reclaim some form as they prepare for what is their toughest week of the season. Century for Mealamu
2010-03-16 10:45:01
Blues head coach Pat Lam says he cannot think of a better player to become the Blues' first Super Rugby centurion than Keven Mealamu. Gatland: The players need some pain
2010-03-16 10:30:01
Wales coach Warren Gatland has expressed his frustration with his underperforming team and vowed to put his stars through a grueling week of training leading up to their final Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday. Promising prop signs for Brumbies
2010-03-16 10:00:04
The Brumbies have secured the services of promising young tighthead prop Dan Palmer for two seasons. Victorious French in the money
2010-03-16 09:45:01
France's players will earn almost €76,000 in bonuses should they beat England to clinch the Six Nations Grand Slam on Saturday, the French Rugby Federation revealed to AFP. Wallabies have a date with Munster
2010-03-16 09:32:07
Australia will play top Irish club Munster in a mid-week match during the Wallabies' tour of Europe later this year, the Australian Rugby Union said on Tuesday. Mighty minnows Lithuania dream of WC
2010-03-16 09:30:03
Rising from the depths of Europe's rugby pool, Lithuania can allow themselves a little star-gazing as they swim closer to the big fish of the 2011 World Cup. Injury crisis for Scots
2010-03-16 09:04:40
Scotland were faced with a minor injury crisis ahead of their final Six Nations encounter with Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Another Aussie returning home
2010-03-16 09:02:27
London Wasps have confirmed that Lachlan Mitchell has been released from the Club in order to return home to Australia. Cronje suspended for two weeks
2010-03-16 09:00:01
Lionel Cronje has been suspended for two weeks and will not be considered as flyhalf for the Stormers on Saturday - even if inside centre Juan de Jongh's elbow injury keeps him out and Peter Grant moves to inside centre. Rookie lock star commits to Tahs
2010-03-16 08:00:06
The Waratahs’ second row stocks have been boosted by the re-signing of rookie lock Kane Douglas, who has signed a new deal keeping him in Sydney until the end of the 2012 season. Women: England 6N champions
2010-03-15 23:00:04
In the Women's Six Nations England are in a unassailable position at the top of the log after thrashing Scotland 51-0. The French match will be their hardest yet but it would take a Lazarus-class miracle for France to win the championship. Dupuy gouging ban upheld
2010-03-15 21:45:01
Stade Français scrumhalf Julien Dupuy has had his 23-week ban for gouging upheld by the French Rugby Federation (FFR) and French National Rugby League (LNR) on Monday. Hodgson to cover for Wilkinson
2010-03-15 21:15:02
England added Charlie Hodgson as cover to their squad for flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson on Monday, ahead of their Six Nations finale away to France on Saturday. Gatland to ring Welsh changes
2010-03-15 19:45:01
Wales coach Warren Gatland warned his players to expect "some pain" at training as he prepared to make changes after his side's disappointing defeat by Ireland. Collective to prevail in unforgiving world
2010-03-15 18:30:06
The Super 14 is one the most unforgiving arenas in the rugby world and the Sharks have been on the receiving end of some very close calls this season. Jan de Koning brings you the latest from the Sharks camp. Elite Rugby Fitness
2010-03-15 17:46:53
A rugby teams training techniques are critical to getting the most out of each player and Rugby Rugby’s Tom Billups looks at the stretch-shortening cycle and how it can improve performance and improve elite fitness. Nonu cleared ... again
2010-03-15 16:30:09
For the second week in succession Hurricanes centre Ma'a Nonu has escaped punishment, despite being penalised for foul play on the field. Ellison confirms his move
2010-03-15 16:00:01
All Black utility back Tamati Ellison has formally signed for Japan's Ricoh Black Rams, confirming earlier reports that he would rule himself out of next year's World Cup in New Zealand by opting to continue his career in Japan. Mallinder: Still room for improvement
2010-03-15 15:00:02
The Saints camp are delighted to reach the LV= Cup final thanks to a four-try win over Saracens on Sunday. French squad unchanged for finale
2010-03-15 14:45:02
France coach Marc Lievremont on Monday named an unchanged squad for his side's bid to claim the Six Nations' Grand Slam against England at Stade de France on Saturday. Lions need a shrink, not a suit
2010-03-15 14:30:03
Lions boss Kevin de Klerk has decided his under-performing team is in more desperate need of psychological assistance that his motivational talks and called off his planned trip to New Zealand. Jan de Koning reports. Leinster want to stay on top
2010-03-15 14:02:00
Leinster have named a strong squad to take on the Glasgow Warriors on Thursday as they look to maintain their pole position in the Magners League. S14: Team of the Week, Round Five
2010-03-15 14:00:04
Here it is! The next installment of the famous Rugby Rugby Team of the Week and this week our selection reflects the dominance of two teams over their rivals at the weekend.   Hurricanes have a battle plan for Bulls | Palu is looking at League Liqour laws give Irish a headache
2010-03-15 13:30:02
The clash between rivals Munster and Leinster could leave fans of the two sides unable to find a pub in Ireland where they can watch the game. 6NB: Romania come back
2010-03-15 13:00:01
Now that it has been decided that Georgia and Russia will be going to the 2011 World Cup the battle to keep hopes alive is for third spot on the European Nations Cup. Umaga's return to NZ confirmed
2010-03-15 12:45:01
Former All Black captain Tana Umaga will return to New Zealand as player-assistant coach for Counties Manukau over the next two years in the national provincial rugby championship. Mortlock on his 'fantastic opportunity'
2010-03-15 12:00:04
Stirling Mortlock's position in the Brumbies team to play against the Blues on Friday is in doubt, as is his marquee position at the Melbourne Rebels. Only Bulls, Pampas remain unbeaten
2010-03-15 11:48:49
The Blue Bulls and the Pampas XV from Argentina are the only undefeated teams in the Vodacom Cup following their victories over the Golden Lions and the Border Bulldogs this weekend. Lievremont fears England upset
2010-03-15 11:46:57
If France win the Six Nations next Saturday, but miss out on the Grand Slam by losing to England at the Stade de France, it would be a huge disappointment, said coach Marc Lievremont. Dragons call-up Newport's captain
2010-03-15 11:45:02
Dragons coach Paul Turner has announced a 25-man squad for the region’s Magners League clash with Connacht at the Sportsground on Wednesday. Heaslip: 'France are a very beatable'
2010-03-15 10:30:02
Irish loose forwards Jamie Heaslip believes that England are capable of bringing France's Grand Slam bit to a halt and help give Ireland an outside shot at a successful Six Nations title defence. Chris Jack on his way back
2010-03-15 09:45:01
Veteran Crusaders lock Brad Thorn is likely to be rested for Saturday's clash against the Lions, while fellow stalwart Chris Jack is set to make his first appearance for the Crusaders in 34 months. PM says newspaper stunt 'ridiculous'
2010-03-15 09:00:02
The Government is taking security at next year's Rugby World Cup very seriously and it will be very different to the way provincial games are handled, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says, describing last week's fake bomb newspaper stunt as "ridiculous". Rebels set to sign eight
2010-03-15 08:45:01
The Melbourne Rebels team that will join an expanded Super 15 competition in 2011 will begin to take shape this week with the expected announcement of eight players for its inaugural squad. Palu looking at League
2010-03-15 08:30:01
Wallaby No.8 Wycliff Palu is willing to listen to offers from National Rugby League (NRL) clubs as time draws near for a decision on his future. More bad news for McAlister
2010-03-15 08:00:02
Luke McAlister's injury woes continue, with the All Black flyhalf-cum-centre fracturing his nose at Blues training on Monday and unlikely to play against the Brumbies on Friday. Bulls' defence not a concern
2010-03-14 23:30:01
Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has deflected criticism of his team's supposed defensive lapses, by pointing out that his team is unbeaten at the top of the Super 14 standings and have collected a full-house five points in all their matches thus far. Brumbies show 'some glimpses'
2010-03-14 23:02:03
Brumbies coach Andy Friend said his team showed some glimpses of what they are capable of, when they edged the Sharks 24-22 in their Super 14 showdown in Canberra at the weekend. Sharpe: 'Force will regroup'
2010-03-14 23:00:04
The Western Force are determined to find their best football after a frustrating start to the season and there is no better time than this week in front of home fans, when they return to Perth for a three-match stretch starting with Aussie rivals the Waratahs on Saturday. Lievremont applauds 'excellent rugby'
2010-03-14 21:00:02
France coach Marc Lievremont professed himself to be happy with his side after they moved to within one win of completing their first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2004 with a thumping 46-20 victory over Italy on Sunday. Mallett: 'Worst Italian performance'
2010-03-14 20:45:01
Italy reserved their worst performance in a year for their 46-20 hammering by Six Nations Grand Slam chasing France, claimed coach Nick Mallett on Sunday.

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