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  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    Matfield: Meyer is out of the running

    Legendary Springbok and Bulls lock Victor Matfield has revealed that Bulls mentor Heyneke Meyer will not be applying for the job of Springbok coach despite being viewed as a favourite to replace Peter de Villiers.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    Matfield considers his options

    Retired Springbok lock Victor Matfield said he would take a months break before deciding on his future, but added that he has many options to consider.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    Lawrence baffles Watson

    In the wake of South Africa's early exit from the 2011 Rugby World Cup following their 11-9 defeat at the hands of Australia's Wallabies, there has been an eruption of anger directed at the referee of the match, Bryce Lawrence of New Zealand and even André Watson, a SARU general manager and in charge of South African referees, admitted to being surprised by referee Lawrence's performance.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    Rugby World Cup Wrap Up

    The U.S.A Eagles Rugby World Cup campaign had unprecedented coverage in the U.S. and the side showed well in New Zealand. With some time to reflect, Eagles Mike Petri looks back on the tournament performance and picking up a Rugby World Cup medal but has turned his attention to the future and 2015. The clock is ticking with each day an opportunity to prepare.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Jones: Warburton is exemplary

    Jones: Warburton is exemplary

    Former Wales captain Ryan Jones has hailed Sam Warburton's World Cup leadership as "inspirational".

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    RWC bad boys - We name our team

    As the Rugby World Cup enters its semifinal stage, some players have hit the headlines for reasons other than rugby. Rugby Rugby highlights those bad boys from RWC 2011 - both in the lead-up and whilst in New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Moody facing mouthguard fine

    Moody facing mouthguard fine

    England captain Lewis Moody will be fined £4,800 if he is found to have worn a branded mouthguard against France on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Tigers to speak to shamed Tuilagi

    Tigers to speak to shamed Tuilagi

    England international Manu Tuilagi will be spoken to about his conduct by club side Leicester after his World Cup campaign ended in disgrace.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    Emotional farewell for Bulls skipper

    Blue Bulls captain Gary Botha will play his last game at Loftus Versfeld this weekend before he sets off with teammate Gurthro Steenkamp to join French Top 14 champions Toulouse.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    Tense wait for new Bok coach

    The subject of the Springbok coaching and management team for the 2012 season and beyond will be reviewed by the Executive Council of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) following the conclusion of the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    One last leap for Leopards

    Leopards coach Leon Boshoff has maned an unchanged team from the side that went down to the Sharks last week for their final Currie Cup match against the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    Lomu leaves hospital

    New Zealand media is reporting that All Blacks great Jonah Lomu has been released from hospital 16 days after being admitted for kidney failure.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Lievremont: History is bunk

    Lievremont: History is bunk

    Marc Lievremont named an unchanged France side for the World Cup semi-final against Wales and then warned: "We must not rest on our laurels".

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    No holding back for Blue Bulls

    The Blue Bulls know that they will have to put the Leopards to the sword in their Currie Cup clash at Loftus Versfeld on Friday and then hope that a few more results go their way if they are to secure a semifinal spot.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    Rankings shuffle but All Blacks still reign

    New Zealand remained officially the world's best team after the latest edition of the IRB rankings was published on Tuesday ahead of this weekend's World Cup semifinals.