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  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011
    NZ's McCaw ready for Tonga clash

    NZ's McCaw ready for Tonga clash

    Richie McCaw is ready to lead New Zealand on to rugby's biggest stage on Friday in the World Cup opener against Tonga (kick-off 9.30am BST).

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Frustrated Habana to end drought

    The fact that wing Bryan Habana has not scored a try for the Springboks since last year's Test against Italy in East London, is no reason for concern, South Africa's backline coach Dick Muir said on Thursday.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Pumas look to break their duck

    The Pumas face a difficult trip to Durban to play the Sharks this weekend in the Currie Cup, as they go in search of their first win of the campaign.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Venue damage saddens McCormick

    Fergie McCormick and Lancaster Park go back a long way which explains why the former All Black is so moved by the current state of the earthquake-hit ground.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Preview: Top 14, Round 2

    After just two rounds of France's Top 14, only two teams have a two wins - Clermont Auvergne and Racing-Métro. Next best are Agen with a draw and a win. Even the mighty of Toulouse, Toulon, Paris and Perpignan have fallen in the midst of battle. And dear Montpellier do not have a single point.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Marler and James cited

    Harlequins flyhalf Joe Marler has been cited for striking an opponent in the Aviva Premiership match against London Irish at Twickenham Stadium last weekend.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Bridesmaids France chase Cup glory

    France's stocks have dived but coach Marc Lievremont remains resolute Les Bleus can break through for their first World Cup triumph starting with Asian champions Japan at the North Harbour Stadium on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Plane crash rocks Russia

    Russia's preparations for the World Cup have been rocked by one of the worst sports aviation tragedies in history.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Schoolboys head for Youth Games

    A South African Under-18 Sevens team consisting of players who starred at the recent Coca-Cola Craven Week in Kimberley and coached by former Springbok Sevens star Vuyo Zangqa will compete at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Bergamasco's Samo alert for Azzurri

    Mauro Bergamasco will give a first-hand warning to his Italian teammates to keep the clamps on the Wallabies' explosive No.8 Radike Samo in Sunday's World Cup opener at the North Harbour Stadium.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Doppies wants to make up for lost time

    Returning to the starting line-up after a seven-week absence, Lions centre Doppies la Grange says he cannot wait to get back to full action when the Currie Cup leaders host Griquas at Ellis Park on Friday.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    McCabe at home in Wallaby midfield

    Centre discovery Pat McCabe believes he now belongs in the Wallaby midfield and looks forward to working off playmaker Quade Cooper as he faces his big World Cup moment of truth in Albany this weekend.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Bulls sign top schoolboys

    Highly rated SA Schools and Grey Bloemfontein centre Jan Serfontein has signed a contract with the Blue Bulls for the 2012 season.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Blue Bulls corral promising players

    Numerous South African Schools players, but also a good representation of local talent is amongst the 34 players who signed junior contracts with the Blue Bulls Company Pty (Ltd) for the 2012 season and will be available to the numerous Blue Bulls representative sides next year.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011
    Edinburgh bring in Knight

    Edinburgh bring in Knight

    Edinburgh have signed tighthead prop Shaun Knight on a six-week loan from Aviva Premiership side Gloucester.