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Six Nations
Wales' Gatland plans to keep it simpleWales coach Warren Gatland says his team must keep things simple if they are to progress to being an outstanding team against Scotland. Rugby
New Zealand secure lead in Sevens with win over FijiA withering burst of 24 unanswered points in five minutes set New Zealand up for a 24-7 win over Fiji in the IRB Sevens World Series on Saturday. Sport & Games
Super Rugby tackles relegation modelAddition of Southern Kings to the competition adds spice to the closing stages of log play. Super Rugby
Saru pushes for 16 Super Rugby teamsSouth African Rugby Union deputy president Mark Alexander says the national rugby body will lobby for 16 teams to be introduced into Super Rugby. HSBC World Series
Dippenaar makes Springbok Sevens debutStephan Dippenaar will make his Springbok Sevens debut in Wellington this weekend after being named in the team for the New Zealand Sevens tournament. New Bok coach Meyer wants a national style of playNewly appointed Bok coach Heyneke Meyer says one of his greatest challenges will be to have the country's Super Rugby franchises on the same page. Robshaw to lead England against Scotland and FranceHarlequins captain Chris Robshaw is to lead England in their opening two Six Nations matches, it was announced on Monday. Rugby
Blue Bulls' Heyneke Meyer appointed Bok coachBlue Bulls rugby supremo Heyneke Meyer has formally been appointed Springbok rugby coach, the South African Rugby Union (Saru) said on Friday. Rugby
Guma Tac takes steps to liquidate Golden LionsGuma Tac says the Golden Lions Rugby Union is "hopelessly insolvent" and have filed papers in the South Gauteng High Court. Super Rugby
Southern Kings to join Super Rugby in 2013Saru has announced that the Southern Kings will compete in the Super Rugby competition in 2013. Sport
New Springbok coach has his work cut out for himThe newly appointed Bok coach must be ready to face a myriad of hurdles in the country's most important coaching role. Matfield toys with coming back if Meyer made coachFormer Springbok captain Victor Matfield could come out of retirement -- but only if Heyneke Meyer is unveiled as the new Springbok coach. Rugby
Cat's out the bag: Heyneke Meyer offered Bok top jobThe Blue Bulls Rugby Union has confirmed the South African Rugby Union's intention to employ their rugby director, Heyneke Meyer, as Springbok coach. Rugby
Golden Lions face legal action after loan deal soursA former potential equity partner says legal steps are being taken to regain a multi-million rand loan from the Golden Lions Rugby Union. Super Rugby
Burger leads attack against the LionsSchalk Burger will captain the Stormers in Friday's Super Rugby warm-up clash against the Lions at Newlands. Sport & Games
Ready, steady, Super RugbyThe new season is about to start and will provide
a weekly dress rehearsal for Springbok selectors. Super Rugby
Bulls coach aims to be bigger and strongerBulls coach Frans Ludeke says his side will be bigger, stronger and faster going into this year's Super Rugby season. Six Nations
England back Farrell in international debutEngland's interim coach Stuart Lancaster believes centre Owen Farrell will cope with the pressure if he makes his international debut next month. Super 15
NZ's Ripia leaves Western Force amid theft scandalNew Zealand rugby player Willie Ripia has resigned from Australia's Western Force Super 15 club after he was allegedly caught stealing from teammates. Rugby
Stormers coach looks at new opportunitiesRassie Erasmus will consider a number of possible options after resigning as senior professional coach of the Stormers. TOPICS IN THIS SECTION
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