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South Africa

Stuttering Bulls sink Canes

The Bulls ground out a 19-18 victory over the Hurricanes despite producing their poorest performance of the tournament. Will aesthetics matter to the Bulls? Probably not. They’ve finished phase one of their campaign unbeaten and now embark on a four-match tour with the momentum gained from a win over a team that, despite their winless South [...]

Springboks

Preview: Vodacom Cup Round 4

The Border Bulldogs will be aiming to break an 11 year drought against Vodacom Western Province in Cape Town when these meet in the Vodacom Cup on Saturday at 14h30.

All Blacks

Canes fall short

 

The undefeated Bulls were handed a massive scare by the Hurricanes in Pretoria on Saturday morning (NZT) but held on for a nail-biting 19-18 win that keeps them top of the Super 14 table.

Aussies

Unbeaten Bulls survive Hurricanes

The Bulls were forced to return to a traditional forward game as they ground out a 19-18 win over the Hurricanes in their Super 14 clash at Loftus Versfeld.

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Ireland

Fitzpatrick Kicks Ireland Club Side To Gripping Win

Darragh Fitzpatrick was the late hero for the Ireland Club side as his injury-time drop goal steered the hosts to a hard-earned 21-18 win over their Scottish counterparts... Read more »

March 19, 2010 | Comments

Lewis Launches Bud Light Tag Ref Reward Scheme

With the growth of Bud Light Tag also comes a need for professionally trained referees to ensure that the non-contact and fun aspects of the game are adhered to.... Read more »

March 19, 2010 | Comments


Wales

Italians expect Wales battle

Italy are trying to learn from the mistakes that led to their heavy defeat to France before taking on Wales on the last weekend of this year’s RBS 6 Nations. Read More →

March 19, 2010 | Comments

Italians suffer triple injury blow

ITALY have suffered a triple injury blow ahead of tomorrow's Six Nations clash with Wales at the Millennium Stadium. Read More →

March 19, 2010 | Comments


Argentina

Argentina to join Tri-Nations from 2012 thanks to £1.3m IRB funding

• South Africa, Australia and New Zealand agree move• "It will help build professionalism within Argentinian rugby'Argentina is likely to join the Tri Nations... Read more »

March 9, 2010 | Comments

Castillo carries on the good work

In an exclusive interview with Planet Rugby, UAR president Luis Francisco Castillo talks about the future of the game in Argentina.  Read More →

January 21, 2010 | Comments


Scotland

Brown passes Scots fitness test

Andy Robinson names an unchanged Scotland side for the final game of the Six Nations campaign against Ireland, now that Kelly Brown is passed fit. Read More →

March 19, 2010 | Comments

A Croke Park win would be massive

Scotland flanker John Barclay previews the Ireland match Read More →

March 19, 2010 | Comments


Italy

RBS player of the championship shortlist is announced

The final shortlist for the official RBS Player of the Championship of the 2010 RBS 6 Nations has been announced, with a fan's poll to decide the result now open... Read more »

March 18, 2010 | Comments

Mallett delight at Italian Magners League boost

Azzurri boss Nick Mallett believes the entry of two Italian teams into the Magners League is the single most important moment in the national's side recent history. ... Read more »

March 16, 2010 | Comments


Springboks

Preview: Vodacom Cup Round 4

The Border Bulldogs will be aiming to break an 11 year drought against Vodacom Western Province in Cape Town when these meet in the Vodacom Cup on Saturday at 14h30. Read More →

March 18, 2010 | Comments

Preview: Stormers v Cheetahs

The big South African derby between the Stormers and the Cheetahs at Newlands on Saturday wraps up round six of the 2010 Super 14. Read More →

March 18, 2010 | Comments


South Africa

Stuttering Bulls sink Canes

The Bulls ground out a 19-18 victory over the Hurricanes despite producing their poorest performance of the tournament. Will aesthetics matter to the Bulls? Probably... Read more »

March 19, 2010 | Comments

Deccan breathe deep

The Deccan Chargers weathered a late assault from Irfan Pathan to dethrone Kings XI Punjab for their first home win of the 2010 IPL. Looking like meandering to an... Read more »

March 19, 2010 | Comments


New Zealand

  The undefeated Bulls were handed a massive scare by the Hurricanes in Pretoria on Saturday... Read more »

March 19, 2010 | Comments

  Jonny Wilkinson admitted his rugby instincts have been blunted by years on the treatment... Read more »

March 19, 2010 | Comments


Australia

Unbeaten Bulls survive Hurricanes

The Bulls were forced to return to a traditional forward game as they ground out a 19-18 win over the Hurricanes in their Super 14 clash at Loftus Versfeld. Read More →

March 19, 2010 | Comments

Brumbies fall short to Blues

A late fightback couldn't rescue the Brumbies as they slipped to a dramatic 39-34 loss to the Blues in a rousing Super 14 rugby clash in Auckland. Read More →

March 19, 2010 | Comments


England

De Luca relishes O’Driscoll duel

Scotland centre Nick De Luca says facing up to Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll is a major challenge but is confident he is up to the challenge. Read More →

March 19, 2010 | Comments

Bulls stay top in thriller

The Bulls maintained their 100 percent record in this year's Super 14 with a come-from-behind victory over the Hurricanes. Read More →

March 19, 2010 | Comments


France

England can only halt France’s Six Nations swagger with early attrition

Martin Johnson's men must drag the French down to their level if they are to stop the grand slam being won in ParisFrance's gameplanFrance have rediscovered their... Read more »

March 19, 2010 | Comments

Cheika heading to Paris

Heineken Cup winning coach Michael Cheika has today been appointed the new director of rugby at Stade Francais Paris. Read More →

March 19, 2010 | Comments