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Fullback Kurtley Beale has won the John Eales Award as top Australian rugby player of the year.
Hoërskool Noord-Kaap of Kimberley ended their season on a high, beating fierce rivals Diamantveld for the second time this season, this time in the KOVSIE Central Region League final. The cherry on top for the victorious Kimberley side, though, was finishing the season unbeaten and claiming a few big scalps in the process.
Like most rugby clubs in South Africa, the Villager Football Club, the second oldest club in the country, is battling. But they have a plan that could help them and their players.
Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse welcomes back a few key members of his forward pack as his team go in search of their first win of the season when they take on the table-topping Lions in Nelspruit this weekend.
If it's raining in your part of the Cape Peninsula then you know it is time for the 43rd Villager Sevens, which has seldom been blessed by good weather but always by lots of enthusiasm and fun. It is one of the best rugby days of the year.
Coach Graham Henry and captain Richie McCaw intend to make the best of an unprecedented second chance when they lead New Zealand into the World Cup.
Italy coach Nick Mallett says he is confident he will find a top job in the future once his Italy deal runs out after the World Cup in New Zealand.
England Manager Martin Johnson outlined his blueprint for winning the World Cup on Thursday, saying substance not style was what mattered most.
Richie Gray has always been noticeable on a rugby pitch, his rawboned physique adorned by a mane of flaxen blond hair has resulted in the Scotland lock receiving plenty of attention - good and bad.
The way things have been going in the provincial First Division lately, the EP Kings and Boland Cavaliers will be regarded as favourites when they host the Border Bulldogs and Griffons respectively this weekend.
France coach Marc Lievremont has ruled centre Maxime Mermoz out of France's opening World Cup game, but announced on Thursday that he would be using all 30 players in his squad for the opening two Pool A matches against Japan and Canada.
Move over, Morné Steyn, make room for a kicker even more exceptional than you are - and he does it barefooted.
Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has rewarded some on-form fringe players by naming them in the starting XV to face Griquas in their Currie Cup clash in Kimberley on Saturday.
Springbok skipper John Smit said on Thursday the defending champions were under more pressure ahead of this year's World Cup, compared to the 2007 edition which was held in France.
After a career littered with comebacks, it is no surprise to see England playmaker Jonny Wilkinson making another return in time for the World Cup.
Gilbert has released a new line of rugby cleats. The Gilbert Virtuo 8S is part of the exciting new product. Check it out.
The entire All Blacks apparel line has been updated for 2013/14. Check out the New Zealand All Blacks polo.
The Nike Tiempo is a solid rugby cleat and one of few styles still made from full-grain natural leather.
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The All Blacks Performance t-shirt is black with hints of blue from the training jersey. Very Cool.
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The USA Rugby Pro Alternate rugby jersey is perfect for any fan of the Eagles. Get yours to wear during the summer Test matches.
The NEW All Blacks 2013/14 jersey has arrived at World Rugby Shop. Dare to wear the colors of the All Blacks.
