Highlanders axe 'late-night' All Black
2010-03-11 10:00:07
Flyhalf Michael Hobbs and All Black loose forward Adam Thomson have not been considered for selection for the Super 14 match against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. S14: Referees for Weeks 6-8
2010-03-11 09:45:01
SANZAR has announced the match official for Weeks 6-8. They include the return of Stuart Dickinson and Nathan Pearce from injury and relatively new men in Jaco Peyper, Jonathon White and Garratt Williamson. Scotland don't need England incentive
2010-03-11 09:33:46
Scotland captain Chris Cusiter insists the fact his side are searching for their first Six Nations win this season rather than playing old rivals England that will be their key motivation this weekend. Halangahu makes a big contract call
2010-03-11 09:32:09
Waratahs flyhalf Daniel Halangahu has rejected other offers to remain in sky blue until season 2012 after signing a new two-year deal on Thursday. Harris: We'll be up for it
2010-03-11 09:30:03
One of the big success stories of the Western Province and Stormers' forward transformation in recent years has been 25-year-old tighthead prop Brok Harris. S14: Two referees 'stood down'
2010-03-11 00:00:02
Two of SANZAR's panel of referees for the Super 14 will not be getting appointments to Super 14 matches until they have made improvements to their performances. The two are Paul Marks of Australia and Pro Legoete of South Africa. S14 Preview: Round Five, Part One
2010-03-10 21:30:04
We move into Round Five of the Super 14 with the Bulls the only unbeaten team left and the next five teams within a hair's breadth of one another Perpignan stupefied
2010-03-10 21:00:04
Perpignan has issued a statement expressing their stupefaction at the citing and pre-inquiry suspension of their loose forward Grégory Le Corvec for an incident in the match between Perpignan and Clermont Auvergne in Montferrand last weekend. Preview: Vodacom Cup Round Three
2010-03-10 20:45:01
We move into Round Three of the Vodacom Cup this weekend with two matches on Friday and six on Saturday. Liebenberg gets a 'recall'
2010-03-10 16:46:41
The inclusion of Tiaan Liebenberg at hooker is the only change to the Stormers starting XV for the Super 14 showdown with the Hurricanes at Newlands on Saturday. 'Disciplined' Sharks to right the wrongs
2010-03-10 16:45:01
Having done some serious introspection, the Sharks have accepted that a lack of discipline and a high error count is what has cost them dearly this season. Jan de Koning chatted to veteran prop Deon Carstens.   Liebenberg gets a 'recall' | Lawrence gets his half-ton Hall, Forrester stay with Warriors
2010-03-10 14:45:01
Scotland international hooker, Dougie Hall, has signed a two year extension with Glasgow Warriors alongside Scotland A flank Calum Forrester. Jano's half-ton will 'add value' to Lions
2010-03-10 14:30:03
The return of Emerging Springbok scrumhalf Jano Vermaak could add the extra value that changes Dick Muir's Lions from a competitive and exciting unit into a winning combination. Potgieter starts as Bulls rotate
2010-03-10 13:45:01
Emerging Springbok captain Dewald Potgieter will start in his first Super 14 match of the season, when the Bulls take on the Highlanders at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Mark Lawrence turns 50
2010-03-10 13:30:02
No, not his age, but in Saturday he will referee his 50th Super rugby match when the Chiefs play the Crusaders in Hamilton, a top match. Bastareaud benched as France tweak
2010-03-10 13:00:02
France coach Marc Lievremont has made two changes to his starting line-up, with centre Mathieu Bastareaud on the replacements bench for the Six Nations match with Italy at the Stade de France.  Southern game not so Super anymore
2010-03-10 12:33:15
Legendary All Black flyhalf Carlos Spencer feels that the game in the Southern Hemisphere has lost its Super status - at least for the fans. Youngs wants bragging rights
2010-03-10 12:31:35
Ben Youngs, England's latest call-up, will claim family bragging rights if he helps fashion a win against Scotland. Cheetahs won't lose momentum
2010-03-10 12:30:03
After their team's victory over the Hurricanes on Saturday - by some way their best performance of the Super 14 - this may have been a good week for the Cheetahs to build momentum, but their coaches believe the bye this weekend will not hinder their campaign IRB to fund Pumas' 3N entry
2010-03-10 11:45:01
The International Rugby Board will pay US$2-million (€1.5-million) so Argentina can play in the Tri-Nations from 2012. Flutey flying back to Wasps
2010-03-10 11:30:03
According to the French website Rugbyrama, Riki Flutey, the itinerant Brive centre, will leave Brive for London Wasps next season. Delve weighs up Rebel future
2010-03-10 10:30:02
Wales back-row forward Gareth Delve is contemplating the chance of joining England exile Danny Cipriani at new Australian Super 15 side Melbourne Rebels next season. Exciting new format for Pacific Cup
2010-03-10 10:00:02
The International Rugby Board has announced details of an exciting new format for the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup 2010, which will be played from May 5 to 29. Brumbies' winning formula stays intact
2010-03-10 09:45:01
The Brumbies have named an unchanged 22-man squad to take on the Sharks in their Super 14 Week Five match at Canberra Stadium this Saturday. Paris giants running out of capital
2010-03-10 09:36:32
Paris Saint Germain and Stade Français, the French capital's flagship sports sides, face an uncertain run-in to their season's end after failing to live up to their bankrolled billing. Carter signs with 'Tahs
2010-03-10 09:34:44
New South Wales centre Tom Carter has decided to continue his career in Sydney by committed to the Waratahs on a new two-year deal which will take him through to the end of the 2012 season. Big changes bolster Lions
2010-03-10 09:32:58
Carlos Spencer is back - and the Lions will be hoping he will be able to spark a surprise win for them on Friday as they aim at a first victory in their Super 14 campaign. Wilkinson warns of Robinson effect
2010-03-10 09:30:15
England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson has warned England to beware of the effect that Andy Robinson will have in Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield. O'Driscoll 'not done yet'
2010-03-10 09:04:26
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll insisted he was "not done yet" although he admitted the "end line was in sight" as he approached winning his 100th cap for his country. Crusaders make two changes
2010-03-10 09:02:35
Andy Ellis is out injured, and Isaac Ross is back in the starting line-up - these are the two changes for the Crusaders as they head for Hamilton to take on the Chiefs in their North Island-South Island derby on Friday. Centurions down the years
2010-03-10 09:00:02
Brian O'Driscoll, just a match after prop John Hayes became the first player to win 100 Ireland caps, is set to be the first Irish back to the landmark in Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales at Croke Park in Dublin. Why Lauaki will not be playing
2010-03-10 08:45:01
Chiefs' and former All Black No.8 Sione Lauaki has been formally charged with assault after an incident in a Hamilton bar last Friday. Two changes for the Chiefs
2010-03-10 08:30:02
The Chiefs have made two changes to their tight five - and after his off the field problems, Sione Lauaki will sit out another week. Timeous break for the Blues
2010-03-09 22:32:14
The Blues have a bye this weekend and the week off will provide a timeous break for the Auckland-based team. A serious charge against Le Corvec
2010-03-09 22:30:02
After being cited, Grégory Le Corvec of Perpignan has been suspended as a cautionary measure until he appears before the Ligue Nationale de Rugby, the body which organises professional rugby in France. Vickers and tait commit to Falcons
2010-03-09 16:30:02
Newcastle Falcons have secured another two key signatures, with the news that England Saxons hooker Rob Vickers and fullback Alex Tait have agreed new deals to stay at Kingston Park Captain Jones ruled out for Wales
2010-03-09 16:00:01
Wales captain Ryan Jones will miss Saturday's Six Nations international away to champions Ireland in Dublin after being ruled out with a longstanding calf injury, which leaves veteran Martyn Williams to lead the side. Century up for Ireland's O'Driscoll
2010-03-09 15:45:03
Brian O'Driscoll will lead an unchanged side in Saturday's Six Nations international against Wales here at Croke Park where the talismanic centre will win his 100th cap for his country. 'Canes prepared for a tough SA tour
2010-03-09 15:15:01
The Hurricanes had a terrific start to this year's Super 14 with three consecutive wins, before their tour to South Africa and what assistant coach Jonathan Phillips describes to Rugby365 as the 'hardest place to play rugby in the world.' Moody out, Worsley in for England
2010-03-09 15:00:03
England flank Lewis Moody has been by England manager Martin Johnson, his former Leicester teammate, for Saturday's Six Nations match away to Scotland at Murrayfield, with Joe Worsley coming in to replace him. De Luca recalled for Murrayfield clash
2010-03-09 14:00:04
Scotland have recalled centre Nick de Luca for this weekend's Six Nations clash against England at Murrayfield as they look to avoid a tournament whitewash by beating their oldest foes. Braid a player in demand
2010-03-09 13:45:01
Daniel Braid's performance at flank for the Reds against the Chiefs on Friday was exceptional. Money no issue for 'Million-pound Mike'
2010-03-09 12:45:01
British and Irish Lions star Mike Philips insists that money was not the motivation behind him signing a new deal with the Ospreys, despite the scrumhalf becoming the first Welsh player to sign a million-pound deal. Statistics - Super 14, Week 1
2010-03-09 12:31:35
Week 4 of Super 14 and only six matches as the Buills and the Western Force had byes. We give some stats from the week and then some totals so that the activities of each side are obvious. There is the same side with most tries but a new side as the most penalised. Plumtree: Sharks will carry on fighting
2010-03-09 12:30:02
Sharks' coach John Plumtree says his team will carry on fighting for their first win of the Super 14 season and he hoped they would get on a roll after that. Clarke getting some French flair
2010-03-09 11:35:26
South Africans are a dime a dozen in France, but at Racing Metro 92 there is a little-known SA player who has made a bigger impact than many of his more illustrious compatriots. Cueto haunted by Sale 'nightmare'
2010-03-09 11:33:53
England wing Mark Cueto is struggling to keep his mind focused on the Six Nations tournament, admitting that concerns for the 'nightmare' happening at club side Sale are consuming his thoughts. French midweek game cancelled
2010-03-09 11:32:06
A planned match between France and a South African Invitational XV at the Boland Stadium in Wellington on June 17 has been cancelled due to logistical difficulties. Irish legend vists SARU president
2010-03-09 11:30:02
Irish rugby and business legend Sir Anthony O’Reilly paid a courtesy call on Oregan Hoskins, the President of the South African Rugby Union, in Cape Town on Monday. Force suffer yet another injury
2010-03-09 11:00:02
Western Force Super 14 rookie Joelin Rapana will be sidelined for at least five weeks after breaking his hand playing for the Australian Barbarians last Friday. Brüssow's knee injury long-term
2010-03-09 10:30:03
Heinrich Brüssow's knee surgery was successful but the Springbok flank will not play again this year. Cooper enjoying his 'armchair ride'
2010-03-09 09:45:01
Reds playmaker Quade Cooper has praised the efforts of the Reds' unheralded forward pack a month into the Super 14 season, saying they are a major reason for the team's success.   'Tahs to 'raise the bar' against Lions | No censure for Burger, Nonu 'Tahs to 'raise the bar' against Lions
2010-03-09 09:30:04
The Waratahs have named an unchanged line-up for Friday's Round Five Super 14 clash against the Lions at the Sydney Football Stadium. Mixed bag for Bulls
2010-03-09 09:00:02
An uneven area on the surface of the Bulls' training field almost played havoc with the team's Super 14 campaign when Fourie du Preez sprained an ankle during Monday's practice and had to be assisted off the field. No censure for Burger, Nonu
2010-03-09 08:46:43
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) will not be instituting any disciplinary process against Stormers' captain Schalk Burger - and Hurricanes inside centre Ma’a Nonu's tip tackle on Juan Smith has gained no official censure from SANZAR. Two Falcons get new wings
2010-03-09 08:45:02
Newcastle Falcons prop Micky Ward and scrumhalf Chris Pilgrim have both pledged their futures to the club, signing new contracts to stay on at Kingston Park. Bastareaud gets 'upbeat' assessment
2010-03-09 08:30:01
France centre Mathieu Bastareaud looks set to be given the all clear to play in Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy at the Stade de France after a scan on a painful calf revealed nothing abnormal. Dusautoir downplays Grand Slam hype
2010-03-09 08:02:10
France captain Thierry Dusautoir says his side must put the possibility of claiming the Six Nations Grand Slam to the back of their minds as they prepare to meet Italy in Paris at the weekend. Haskell clears up contract 'confusion'
2010-03-09 08:00:02
England flank James Haskell has tried to smooth over the contract "confusion" and "misunderstanding" that landed him in the middle of an Anglo-French row last week. Shaw blow for England
2010-03-09 07:45:01
Veteran England lock Simon Shaw will miss Saturday's Calcutta Cup/Six Nations clash away to Scotland at Murrayfield with a shoulder injury, the RFU revealed.The Six Nations AT A GLANCE and the LATEST STANDINGS Referees to 15 March
2010-03-08 23:30:01
Six Nations back with the others chasing France who are on the road to Rome. France continues to get closer to play-offs and the teams are falling regularly in the Super 14 with only the Bulls unbeaten. So the top referees are swanning about the world with their little whistles. Italians added to Magners League
2010-03-08 17:30:01
Celtic Rugby has announced that from next season the Magners League will include two teams from Italy. Holley: 'Worst 60 minutes of rugby'
2010-03-08 16:45:01
Ospreys coach Sean Holley was bitterly disappointed with the 33-17 defeat his side suffered at the hands of Edinburgh in the Magners League. Mametsa disciplinary hearing verdict
2010-03-08 16:30:06
Blue Bulls wing John Mametsa was found not guilty at a SA Rugby Union disciplinary hearing in Cape Town on Monday after being cited for an alleged illegal tackle. Delve called-up into Wales squad
2010-03-08 16:00:02
Gareth Delve has been called into the Wales squad preparing for the fourth round of the Six Nations clash with Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday. Meehan: Bath on target for play-offs
2010-03-08 15:48:59
Steve Meehan believes his Bath side are on target for the Guinness Premiership play-offs following Sunday's 17-13 win over Newcastle Falcons. S14: Team of the Week, Round Four
2010-03-08 15:47:07
Here it is! The next installment of the famous Rugby Rugby Team of the Week and this week our selection is dominated by the men from the southern regions of their respective countries.   England Women's team chosen
2010-03-08 15:45:02
Yet again, eye on the World Cup and confident in the abilities of his players, coach Gary Street has changed his side for Round 4 of the Six Nations. has rung the changes for the Scotland match. Rebels' request for Lipman refused
2010-03-08 15:30:15
England flank Michael Lipman, who at the end of February completed a nine-month suspension for failing to submit to a drugs test, has been refused clearance by the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) to play for the Melbourne Rebels next year. Bastareaud in doubt for France
2010-03-08 14:45:01
Intimidating centre Mathieu Bastareaud has an injury that puts him in doubt for the Six Nations clash between France and Italy. Gatland's loose forward conundrum
2010-03-08 14:30:01
Flank Sam Warburton has no major injury concerns and will be in contention for a place among the loose forwards in the Welsh side to play Ireland in the Six Nations. Laws: Try, try, try again
2010-03-08 14:00:02
You can go for weeks and weeks in the Super 14 with something like two thousand things referees have had to look for each weekend and there is no controversy. Then comes a weekend when controversies flourish. It happened this weekend. They were not every-day controversies, either, but they concerned tries given and not given. Fruean making his mark in midfield
2010-03-08 13:30:01
Robbie Fruean may have been the International Rugby Board's (IRB) U19 player of the year in 2007, but he joined the Crusaders this year having played only one Super 14 game for the Hurricanes last year. Stormers' subs stake their claim
2010-03-08 12:45:02
Time could show that the unplanned opportunity to showcase depth which was thrust on the Stormers on Saturday could prove as valuable as the five Super 14 log points gained. Bottom of the log Sale are 'panicking'
2010-03-08 12:02:00
Sale Sharks Director of Rugby, Kingsley Jones, admitted to be hurting inside after a 15 - 7 loss against Northampton Saints at Edgeley Park on Sunday. Welsh star Phillips to stay at Ospreys
2010-03-08 12:00:04
The Ospreys have confirmed that star scrumhalf Mike Phillips has signed a new long-term contract with the region. Crusaders without Ellis in Hamilton?
2010-03-08 10:48:15
Crusaders' scrumhalf Andy Ellis suffered a concussion injury in the victory over the Blues in Christchurch on Saturday and will be assessed in the course of the week as to his availability for Friday’s game against the Chiefs in Hamilton. Wasps not targeting top four just yet
2010-03-08 10:46:41
Wasps director of rugby Tony Hanks refused to target a top four finish in the Guinness Premiership despite a 24-19 win over Gloucester on Sunday. Blackadder, Lam in agreement
2010-03-08 10:45:01
Crusaders' head coach Todd Blackadder and his Blues' counterpart Pat Lam both pointed to Ryan Crotty's 56th minute try as the decisive moment in the Crusaders' 33-20 win in their match in Christchurch on Saturday. Beale: No deliberate knock-down
2010-03-08 10:02:27
Kurtley Beale is adamant he did not deliberately knock down a pass to prevent the Sharks scoring a match-winning try against the Waratahs in the dramatic finale to Saturday's Super 14 fixture at Sydney Football Stadium. De Luca resigns with Edinburgh
2010-03-08 10:00:02
Nick De Luca outlined the chief reason behind his decision to sign a new two-year contract with Edinburgh as a hunger to win trophies. De Villiers: Come back to SA for WC
2010-03-08 09:46:57
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers is standing by his belief that the World Cup squad should be made up of locally based players who will have played in the Super 15 in 2011. Taumalolo disciplinary hearing verdict
2010-03-08 09:45:01
Chiefs loosehead prop Arizona (Sona) Taumalolo has been found guilty of a dangerous tackle during the Super 14 Chiefs v Reds match at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Friday but no further action will be taken against him. Genia: We had the mongrel
2010-03-08 09:30:35
Reds' captain Will Genia said Friday’s come-from-behind 23-18 victory over the Chiefs in New Zealand was the best win he’s been involved in with the Reds and he now wants to back that up with a win against Aussie rivals the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. Jimmy Cowan out, Scott Cowan in
2010-03-08 08:31:45
Highlanders captain Jimmy Cowan returns to New Zealand on Monday following a finger dislocation incurred against the Stormers at Newlands over the weekend. Barnes signs for 2011
2010-03-08 08:30:02
A number of top Australian players will be considering offers from the Melbourne Rebels but Berrick Barnes is not one of them. Bulls go big in the 'new' game
2010-03-08 00:00:08
The defending champion Bulls, buoyed by the fact that their nearest rivals all lost at the weekend, will return from their bye week refreshed and ready to defending their two-year unbeaten run at home. Jan de Koning reports. Clock error chaos 'sinks' Falcons
2010-03-07 23:33:00
Newcastle Director of Rugby Steve Bates refused to criticise the officials after his side's 13-17 Guinness Premiership defeat against Bath on Sunday ended in chaos due to a time-keeping error. Scelzo out for a month
2010-03-07 23:30:01
Argentinian international prop Martin Scelzo will be out of action for at least a month, after undergoing an operation on a broken right hand, his Top 14 club Clermont announced on Sunday. Global Results - 7 March 2010
2010-03-07 23:00:02
Only one Test but lots of other big matches to try the mettle of top players. Look at the Leicester result, and Toulouse, and the Reds in Hamilton. Those are just a few big results. Flood fears allayed
2010-03-07 22:00:04
Leicester head coach Richard Cockerill insisted Toby Flood will be fit for England's Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland on Saturday. Rugby Rugby reports. Visser's historic hat-trick seals the deal
2010-03-07 21:47:14
Tim Visser wrote himself into the record books with a memorable hat-trick against Magners League title contenders Ospreys at Murrayfield on Sunday to ensure Edinburgh racked up a 33-17 five-point win. Leinster race to the top
2010-03-07 21:45:02
Leinster returned to the top of the Magners League, courtesy of an excellent 29-20 victory over the Cardiff Blues in Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday. Wasps hold on for top four spot
2010-03-07 20:30:01
Despite a valiant comeback, when they clawed back a 13 point deficit to level matters, Gloucester couldn't quite complete the job and allowed London Wasps to escape with a 24-19 victory at Adams Park on Sunday. Bath blitz the Falcons
2010-03-07 20:02:39
Newcastle Falcons will regard it as scant consolation that they earned a losing bonus point in their 13-17 defeat at the hands of Bath, a result that kept alive Bath's Guinness Premiership play-off prospects. EP end two-year away drought
2010-03-07 20:00:02
Law applications here for the year
2010-03-07 19:02:09
The All Blacks will play every Test this year under the revised laws applications which have gathered growing favour during the Super 14 and which will be showcased at next year's World Cup. Wonderful win for Leeds
2010-03-07 19:00:01
What a wonderful win for Leeds Carnegie. Locked with Sale at the bottom of the Premiership, they came from behind to beat the mighty Saracens and lift themselves clear of the bottom. There was laughter and joy at Headingley. Friend: It didn't feel like a win
2010-03-07 18:46:53
The Brumbies won their game against the Lions on Friday but the 24-13 final score left the Brumbies frustrated at not winning by a far bigger margin and at not gaining a bonus point. Referees 'steal' the spotlight
2010-03-07 18:45:01
Following the entertaining opening three weeks of the Super 14, where the new breakdown law interpretations provided the headlines, Round Four saw the spotlight stolen by a number of questionable calls from match officials.

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