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Beaten 45-21 by Tonga in June, the Flying Fijians turned the tables, winning 27-12 in a Punjas Series match at Churchill Park in Lautoka, the same venue for the year's earlier defeat.
Forgotten All Blacks lock Jason Eaton is a free agent and without a Super Rugby contract for 2012.
Southland showed heart to repulse a stirring challenge from North Harbour and retain New Zealand's most prized trophy, the Ranfurly Shield.
Griquas bagged a morale-boosting win - continuing their roller-coaster Currie Cup ride - with a clinical 32-18 victory over the Leopards in Kimberley on Friday.
French star Freddy Michalak won the kicking contest as the Sharks edged Western Province 21-19 in their Currie Cup encounter at a wet Newlands on Friday.
England wing Chris Ashton may be ruled out of the World Cup warm-up Test against Wales on Saturday after injuring his ankle in training, according to team manager Martin Johnson.
The Blue Bulls got their Currie Cup campaign back on track when they edged the Pumas 16-12 in a thrilling match at the Mbombela Stadium, in Nelspruit, on Friday.
Discarded All Black Stephen Donald has been granted clearance to play rugby in England following a Rugby Football Union appeal hearing.
Lions coach John Mitchell has warned that his men will be in for a far tougher challenge than last week's Blue Bulls encounter when they host the Cheetahs in a Currie Cup rugby match in Johannesburg on Saturday.
New Zealand may be without a number of senior players in key positions, but stand-in captain Keven Mealamu believes the 'young" members of the touring party can upstage South Africa's veterans.
Australia captain and flank Rocky Elsom said Friday he was more concerned about his team's performance than the challenge of facing much-strengthened South Africa in a Tri-Nations Test at Kings Park.
Success breeds success. That's what Byron Matthews - the Klein Nederburg Secondary captain - believes has been behind his side's recent domination in their FNB Classic Clashes rivalry against New Orleans Secondary.
Italian coach Nick Mallett has promised his players they will all get a chance to impress him before the 2011 Rugby World Cup begins in New Zealand next month.
New Orleans Secondary were the top dogs for so long, so it has understandably taken a bit of time to get used to being second best.
Skipper John Smit warned his rusty Springboks Friday to settle quickly against Australia in a Tri-Nations Test this weekend.
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.
