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Cipriani considering move to soccer?
2010-09-04 13:00:01
England flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been training with Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer to maintain his fitness levels ahead of a move to Super 15 franchise the Melbourne Rebels.
Referees for Europe
2010-09-04 00:15:01
The European Cup has announced the referees appointed to the first two rounds of the Heineken Cup and to the Amlin Challenge Cup in 2010.
Weir boots Warriors to glory
2010-09-03 23:17:52
New-look Ulster too good at home
2010-09-03 23:15:01
The new Magners League season got off to an explosive start at Ravenhill on Friday evening, with Ulster ruffling the feathers of incumbent title holders Ospreys in a highly-entertaining 27-26 victory.
Confident Pumas sneak another win
2010-09-03 22:00:03
The Pumas, no doubt buoyed by last weekend's win over the Bulls, picked up their third victory in the 2010 Currie Cup - this time a 27-26 win over the Leopards Olën Park in Potchefstroom on Friday.
Resurgent Lions tame lame WP
2010-09-03 21:45:01
The Golden Lions scored their best Currie Cup victory of the season - and perhaps their most significant in some years - when they beat Western Province 46-28 on Friday... Cheetahs win their CC derby | Pumas edge out Leopards | Currie Cup standings
Rugby Tough
2010-09-03 19:25:42
Rugby sets itself apart from other sports in many ways but none is as important or critical to the unique aspects of the game than being ‘rugby tough’ and Rugby Rugby’s Tom Billups looks at what it means to be rugby tough.
Tindall to lead Gloucester in opener
2010-09-03 19:18:44
Gloucester coach Bryan Redpath named Mike Tindall as captain of his side for Saturday's Aviva Premiership clash at the Exeter Chiefs.
Cheetahs in narrow derby win
2010-09-03 19:16:55
The Free State Cheetahs made it two from two against Griquas in Currie Cup action this year, with the Men from Bloemfontein claiming a 33-28 win over the Peacock Blues in Kimberley on Friday afternoon.
Double ton for Jones
2010-09-03 19:15:02
Ceri Jones will celebrate his 200th appearance for Harlequins when he leads out the club against Wasps in their opening game of Aviva Premiership season.
Rugby Star Trains with Rapids
2010-09-03 19:08:34
The Colorado Rapids have a unusual training partner, rugby player Danny Cipriani, visiting the Mile High city.  The England fly-half is hoping the stint with the Major League Soccer side will help his high altitude conditioning.
Joubert's Sarries ready for Twickers
2010-09-03 19:02:32
Ernst Joubert's Saracens have declared themselves ready for the Twickenham double header, where they will meet London Irish in the opening round of the new Aviva Premiership Rugby season.
Baxter relishing Premiership battle
2010-09-03 19:00:02
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter insists everything is just how he wants it to be as he prepares his side for their Aviva Premiership debut against Gloucester on Saturday.
Samoan wing returns for Exiles
2010-09-03 18:45:01
London Irish head coach Toby Booth has recalled prolific Samoan wing Sailosi Tagicakibau for the London double header season opener against Saracens at Twickenham on Saturday.
Ulster sign another international
2010-09-03 18:16:46
Ulster have signed Paul Emerick (30) on a short-term (three-month) contract as a direct replacement for the injured Andrew Trimble.
Moffat demands big start
2010-09-03 18:15:02
Head coach Rob Moffat is demanding a big start to Edinburgh's 2010-2011 Magners League campaign, which gets underway when they take on the Blues in Cardiff on Saturday.
Kiwi Taylor in Connacht debut
2010-09-03 18:00:02
Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his New Zealand import, Ezra Taylor, in the side that will take on Newport Gwent Dragons in the opening tie of the new Magners League season, in Galway on Saturday.
Italian stars feature in Benetton XV
2010-09-03 17:45:03
Benetton, who make their Magners League debut against Scarlets at Stadio Comunale di Monigo in Treviso on Saturday, will lean heavily on the Italian internationals in the region.
Dragons captain drops out
2010-09-03 17:18:17
Newport Gwent Dragons coach Paul Turner has axed his captain for their opening Magners League encounter, against Connacht at the Sportsground, Galway, on Saturday.
Wasps' new signings line up for opener
2010-09-03 17:16:39
Four new signings will all line up for London Wasps in their Aviva Premiership opener against Harlequins as part of the London double header on Saturday.
Ospreys get appeal date
2010-09-03 17:15:01
Ospreys, who will start the 2010/11 Magners League campaign with a four point deduction, will get a chance to appeal the penalty next week.
Kiwi to debut in Tigers opener
2010-09-03 17:00:03
Leicester Tigers will give debuts to off-season signings George Skivington and Thomas Waldrom in Sunday's Aviva Premiership opener against Northampton Saints.
Ambitious Saints up for Tigers test
2010-09-03 16:45:01
Northampton Saints Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder is confident his team can start their new campaign with a win against the defending Premiership champions, Leicester, in front of a sold-out Franklin's Gardens on Sunday.
Scarlets stars cleared for Italian trip
2010-09-03 15:45:01
The Scarlets kick-off the new season with a journey to Northern Italy, to face Magners League new-comers Benetton Treviso on Saturday.
Tigers have an Irish leader
2010-09-03 15:16:41
Geordan Murphy will again lead Leicester Tigers as captain in 2010/11.
Welsh boost for Blues
2010-09-03 15:15:01
Cardiff Blues coach David Young has called up his Welsh prop Gethin Jenkins for the opening league match of the season, against Edinburgh on Saturday.
No Bees comments from Smit
2010-09-03 14:45:02
Springbok captain John Smit on Friday skillfully sidestepped any references to murder accused Bees Roux.
Will Biarritz, Perpignan continue to totter?
2010-09-03 13:46:59
Already it is Round 5 of France's Top 14 and the log has a strange, strange look.
Boks don't know if they'll be rested
2010-09-03 13:45:01
The Springbok management have not yet decided about the resting of players on the year-end tour and are likely to discuss the issue within the next fortnight.
WRWC: Final matches
2010-09-03 12:01:57
The Women's Rugby World Cup, being played in England, reaches its final round on Sunday with England and New Zealand again competeing for the trophy.
Injury boost for Wallaby pair
2010-09-03 12:00:02
Australia are expected to have a full deck when they face South Africa in a Mandela Plate decider in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
New Wallaby has the measure of Spies
2010-09-03 11:00:04
New Wallabies No.8 Ben McCalman believes he has the measure of highly rated Springbok rival Pierre Spies.
Marty blow for Perpignan
2010-09-03 08:15:01
Perpignan centre David Marty will be out for three weeks after sustaining a thigh injury in his club's midweek 17-12 victory over Biarritz in the Top 14.
Preview: South Africa v Australia
2010-09-03 01:45:01
The Wallabies and the Springboks have a choice of trophies this weekend - the Mandela Plate or the Wooden Spoon. Paul Dobson previews the battle of Bloemfontein.
Crunch time in the Kraal
2010-09-03 01:15:03
Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke put it in a nutshell this week when he said: "It is time for us to stamp our authority on the competition." Jan de Koning previews the Loftus encounter.
Can desperate WP end losing streak?
2010-09-03 00:15:01
It is a hat-trick Western Province are desperate to avoid - three successive defeats. Jan de Koning previews their Currie Cup Round Nine fixture against the Lions.
Ambitious Pumas target top six finish
2010-09-02 23:15:01
It may sound overly ambitious, but the Pumas have set themselves some lofty goals - including a top six finish - in their first season back in the Premier Division.
Battle of the boot in Kimberley
2010-09-02 22:45:01
Any match between hosts Griquas and the Free State Cheetahs is already spicy enough, a derby in the true tradition.
Ospreys out to defend their crown
2010-09-02 19:01:45
With the new Magners League campaign getting underway at Ravenhill on Friday, Sean Holley has spoken about the opening fixture against Ulster, as well as some of the issues around selection for the first game of the new season.
Gaskell ready for debut as Sale skipper
2010-09-02 19:00:02
Mike Brewer has selected his Sale Sharks' team for the season opener against Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership at Edgeley Park.
Weight of history on Australia
2010-09-02 18:45:01
Australia will again struggle with the weight of history, and the effects of altitude, in the Tri-Nations Test against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Munster have a Cheetah in the front row
2010-09-02 18:15:01
Munster coach Tony McGahan has made four changes from the last pre-season match for their Magners League opener against Aironi at Musgrave Park on Saturday.
Wallabies could displace Boks at No.2
2010-09-02 18:01:40
Australia could replace South Africa in second place on the IRB world rankings when they meet for the second time in seven days.
Bok pair line-up for Ulster's opener
2010-09-02 18:00:02
Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin has named his side including new recruits Pedrie Wannenburg and Johann Muller for Ulster's Magners League opener against The Ospreys at Ravenhill on Friday.
Aironi eager for tough Magners debut
2010-09-02 17:15:01
This Saturday Aironi will make their Magners League debut when they take on Irish heavyweights Munster at Musgrave Park on Saturday.
Plumtree backs Deans to be a success
2010-09-02 16:48:53
Sharks coach John Plumtree has backed fellow kiwi Robbie Deans to close the gap on the Springboks and the All Blacks before next year's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
Leinster call on their new Bok prop
2010-09-02 16:47:16
Springbok loosehead prop Heinke van der Merwe has been named in the Leinster team to face the Glasgow Warriors in Friday’s Magners League opener at Firhill.
Boks expect more physical Wallabies
2010-09-02 16:45:01
The Springboks expect a more physical approach from the Wallabies when the two sides meet in their third Tri-Nations encounter in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Stats: of tackles and forward action
2010-09-02 16:15:03
South Africa played Australia in Pretoria last Saturday, a match of great activity in its early part in which Australia led and eventually South Africa won.
Player blames alcohol for attempted rape
2010-09-02 16:01:53
Hawke's Bay player, Lopi Lilomaiava, has been sentenced to 200 hours community work after attempting to undress a woman at a party.
Boland lure a Bok out of retirement
2010-09-02 16:00:03
Former Springbok flyhalf Louis Koen, who played 15 Tests for South Africa between 2000 and 2003, has come out of retirement.
USA WNT Exact Revenge on Ireland
2010-09-02 15:40:37
The Women’s National Team came out on top of their rematch with Ireland in the Women’s Rugby World Cup.  With a final score of 40-3, the Eagles righted mistakes made in their previous pool play meeting.  As a result, the Eagles will face Canada on September 5 in the 5th place playoff match.
Counties bounce back against Tasman
2010-09-02 15:15:01
Counties Manukau overcame last week's disappointing loss to Waikato, to beat Tasman 23-3 at Growers Stadium in Pukekohe on Thursday.
Plumtree: 'The boys are ready to go'
2010-09-02 14:00:07
There are two sides to the selection coin - maintaining continuity or rotating players - and Sharks coach John Plumtree has opted to stick largely with the side that did so well last weekend for Saturday's Currie Cup clash against the Blue Bulls.
Falcons' Manning ready to fly at No.10
2010-09-02 13:46:44
Newcastle Falcons have handed a debut to flyhalf Jeremy Manning, as they kick-off the new Aviva Premiership season at Sale Sharks on Friday.
Tigers still the team to beat
2010-09-02 13:45:01
The new English Premiership season gets underway on Friday, but the old problem of how to top Leicester remains.
Pumas lock Van der Walt suspended
2010-09-02 12:45:01
Pumas lock Eduard van der Walt has been suspended for two weeks after he was found guilty of dangerous play during his side’s 22-21 victory over the Blue Bulls in Nelspruit last weekend.
No rose garden for the Wallabies
2010-09-02 12:18:16
Bloemfontein, the City of Roses, has been a rare venue for the Wallabies. They have played there only three times in nearly 70 years, starting with a win and then losing twice.
Ospreys a big Celtic target
2010-09-02 12:16:43
Defending champions Ospreys will be targets for a high-achieving Cardiff Blues and the traditionally strong Irish provinces when the new-format Celtic League kicks off this weekend.
Pumas switch their centres - again
2010-09-02 12:15:01
The Pumas have made two changes to their backline from the side that beat the Bulls 22-21 for Friday's Currie Cup clash against the Leopards.
Wallaby playmaker in injury scare
2010-09-02 11:46:44
The Wallabies are confident that playmaker Matt Giteau will be cleared for their Tri-Nations showdown with the Springboks on Bloemfontein on Saturday. Rugby Rugby brings you the latest news.  
Toulouse take a tumble
2010-09-02 11:45:05
Toulouse, champions of Europe, played neighbouring Montpellier in the fourth round of France's Top 14 and lost on Spring Day.
Williams finally on the radar
2010-09-02 10:45:02
Controversial Rugby League convert Sonny Bill Williams is set to finally make an appearance in New Zealand's premier provincial competition.
Lions get their man
2010-09-02 08:00:03
New Zealander John Mitchell will coach the Lions on a permanent basis. The announcement is expected to be made later on Thursday. Jan de Koning reports.
WRWC: England-NZ Final
2010-09-01 23:45:02
As was predicted, England will play New Zealand in the Final of the Women's World Cup. England battled to beat Australia while New Zealand waltzed home against France. The scores in all six matches show the gap between the top three sides and the rest.
Lyle Behind A Ball For All Project
2010-09-01 21:03:24
I am very excited about the US Rugby Football Foundation chasing a grant from Pepsi – excited like a kid on Christmas waiting for his turn to open what he knows is that one thing he wanted most – a new ball. The A Ball 4 All project is sport at its purest.
'Bloodgate' doctor ready to move on
2010-09-01 19:15:01
The doctor at the centre of the Harlequins 'Bloodgate' fake injury scandal admits she is desperate to finally put the nightmare period behind her.
Ospreys' depth is 'ridiculous'
2010-09-01 19:00:02
Tommy Bowe has described the strength in depth at the Ospreys as 'ridiculous'.
Leinster gets timely prop boost
2010-09-01 18:45:01
Leinster received a timely boost ahead of their opening round Magners League encounter with the Glasgow Warriors at Firhill Stadium on Friday.
Aironi 'unpredictability' a problem
2010-09-01 18:15:01
In the Aironi team there's one player for whom Saturday's historic Magners League game will be a special day.
Connacht sweating on injured stars
2010-09-01 18:03:44
Connacht coach Eric Elwood will be sweating on the fitness of a number of his star players, ahead of their first Magners League clash of the new season.
Grand Slam hero new Edinburgh boss
2010-09-01 18:02:07
Jim Calder, a legend of the Scottish game, has been announced as the new Chairman of Edinburgh Rugby Club.
Warriors geared for 'physical' Leinster
2010-09-01 18:00:02
Glasgow Warriors head coach Sean Lineen is looking forward to the first game of the 2010/11 Magners League season - against a very physical Leinster side at Firhill on Friday.
More money for the Boks
2010-09-01 17:45:07
The Springboks will be paid a pretty sum for the use of their images by the South African Rugby Union and their sponsors.
Tongan star joins Tigers' ranks
2010-09-01 17:00:03
Leicester Tigers have signed Tongan international second row forward Steve Mafi to bolster the squad in time for the new Aviva Premiership season.
Hoffmann: 'Why I chose the Sharks'
2010-09-01 16:45:01
Young Western Province star Conrad Hoffmann believes his decision to move to the Sharks at the end of the Currie Cup season is a good career move.
Ludeke shakes up his Bulls
2010-09-01 16:16:26
Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has recalled regular No.8 Gerrit-Jan van Velze, as he looks to get his team back on the winning track.
Passes surpassed
2010-09-01 16:15:01
Last week we looked at the difference between New Zealand backs and South African backs in passing. This week we look at the difference between Australian backs and South African backs in the nine-try Test at Loftus Versfeld. This week the South African backs passed more often than they did last week.
USA WNT Announces side for Ireland rematch
2010-09-01 15:48:25
The U.S. Women’s National Team has been presented with an opportunity for redemption in a rematch against the Irish at Surrey Sports Park.  Momentum gained from their last pool play match will bring them one step closer to a 5th place finish in the Women’s Rugby World Cup.  Results of this test will dictate their next opponent, depending on the outcome of the Canada versus Scotland, and will also impact the final tournament rankings.
Kiwis shock with Carter replacement
2010-09-01 15:36:40
New Zealand on Wednesday included uncapped flyhalf Colin Slade as cover for Dan Carter in a 26-man squad named to face Australia in Sydney next week.
Deans opts for more experience
2010-09-01 15:00:02
Wing Drew Mitchell and hooker Stephen Moore will make their 50th Test appearances, after being named in the Wallabies side for the Mandela Plate Test against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday.   Is Divvy just playing mind games?
Cheetahs unchanged for derby
2010-09-01 14:02:13
Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has named an unchanged team for the Currie Cup derby match against Griquas on Friday.
Henry to 'rest' his All Blacks again
2010-09-01 14:00:02
Coach Graham Henry says leading All Blacks may have to be rested during next year's inaugural Super 15 tournament to ensure their fitness for the World Cup in New Zealand later in the year.
Sharks players 'on loan' to Griquas
2010-09-01 13:45:01
Three players on loan form the Sharks will feature in the Griquas team top face the Free State Cheetahs in a Currie Cup derby match on Friday.
Injured Leopards forced to change
2010-09-01 12:45:01
The winless Leopards will field a new halfback pairing in their crucial Currie Cup Round Nine match against the Pumas in Potchefstroom on Friday.
Bok coach gets a talking to ... again
2010-09-01 11:02:28
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers will be 'called in' by his employers for another talking to about his public and media utterances. Jan de Koning reports on the latest Div drama.Bok changes revealed as the Wallabies work on their line-outs
'Bloodgate' doctor free to practice
2010-09-01 11:00:02
The doctor at the centre of the Harlequins 'Bloodgate' controversy was told that she is free to work in medicine again. rugby365.com brings you the latest on this saga.Ospreys won't let Henson go cheaply | PREMIERSHIP and MAGNERS LEAGUE at a glance!
Surprise Carter replacement
2010-09-01 08:45:02
New Zealand on Wednesday included uncapped flyhalf Colin Slade as cover for Dan Carter in the 26-man squad to face Australia in Sydney next week.
All-American trials and steps forward
2010-08-31 21:55:49
The Collegiate All-Americans, presented by Royall Lyme, returned last Sunday from their centennial tour of the UK. 
Gaskell the youngest ever Sharks captain
2010-08-31 19:16:44
Sale sharks have announced that youngster James Gaskell will captain the side during the 2010-2011 season.
Coetzee looks on the bright side
2010-08-31 19:15:08
Alistair Coetzee, Western Province's coach, whose team has problems, sees a bright side to the dark clouds that have gathered following successive defeats after a siege of five successive victories and a seemingly impregnable defence.
Jenkins the new Dragons boss
2010-08-31 19:00:01
Newport Gwent Dragons have announced that Michael Jenkins has been appointed as the region's new chief executive and will spearhead the Dragon's ambitious plans to transform Rodney Parade.
Lions chasing a 'big five' trophy
2010-08-31 18:15:01
The Lions are determined to add the scalps of the 'big five' of the Currie Cup competition to their recent triumphs, as they continue their rebuilding process.
Div: 'It is all in the mind'
2010-08-31 18:00:03
South Africa will look to replicate the expansive game that saw them score five tries against Australia last week, when the Springboks and Wallabies go head-to-head in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Bok fans deserve 'the best' | Soul searching for wounded Wallabies
Minnie returns to drive Lions' pack
2010-08-31 17:45:01
Lions coach John Mitchell has brought star flank Derick Minnie into the starting line-up for the important Currie Cup match against Western Province in Johannesburg on Friday.
Blue Bulls send Roux on leave
2010-08-31 17:15:01
The Blue Bulls Company has decided to grant Bees Roux some leave until further notice and to exempt him from his rugby obligations for the time being.
Province make changes
2010-08-31 16:45:01
Western Province, in trouble after successive defeats, without mercurial Gio Aplon and powerhouse Tiaan Liebenberg and facing the resurgent Golden Lions, have Tim Whitehead back from injury and have brought in two new players.
Ospreys want big money for Henson
2010-08-31 15:45:01
The Ospreys will look to cash-in on Gavin Henson, should the controversial Welsh star seek a move away from the club, with several English Premiership clubs rumoured to be interested in acquiring his services.
Hueber in trouble
2010-08-31 15:15:01
Alain Hueber, the 43-year-old former French scrumhalf and current coach of Toulon, is to appear before a disciplinary committee of the Ligue Nationale de Rugby, the body which controls professional rugby in France.
Rossouw is back in the Bok second row
2010-08-31 13:15:02
Springboks coach Peter de Villiers has resisted the temptation to blood new players in South Africa's final Tri-Nations Test, with Danie Rossouw the only change to the starting line-up for Saturday's clash in Bloemfontein.
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