Springbok prop Deon Carstens could play for the Stormers in next year’s Super Rugby tournament.
Springbok flank Heinrich Brüssow will start training with the Cheetahs next week ahead of the Super Rugby tournament, on his way to recovery from injury.
The Springboks will kick-off the new format competition against the Pumas when the all-new “The Castle Rugby Championship” launches in 2012 – the replacement for the Tri-Nations series, SANZAR announced on Tuesday.
An agreement confirming Argentina’s participation was signed in Auckland recently by the SANZAR Joint Venture partners after several months of negotiations with the Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR) and the International Rugby Board (IRB).
The Griqualand West Rugby Union have announced that they have appointed the experienced former Free State captain and former Blue Bulls coach Pote Human as head coach for the next three years.
Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach has announced that Rugby League Park in Christchurch will be the new Super Rugby home for the Crusaders.
AUSTRALIA will defend their southern hemisphere title next year in an expanded competition called The Rugby Championship – and will meet new boys Argentina on the Gold Coast.
Australia’s long injury list from the Rugby World Cup has opened the door for three new Wallaby caps in the Australian rugby squad which will play two matches in Wales and England in late November and December.
The Crusaders and Melbourne Rebels will play a pre-season Super Rugby match in Singapore in order to take advantage of the growing Asian market.
South Africa 22 / Hawkes Bay 8
This match was played in the looming shadow of the first test on the back of mounting concern about the Springboks inability to hit form and constant worries about injuries to players.
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Former England Grand Slam winning captain Will Carling says that Nick Mallett should replace Martin Johnson if his contract is not renewed.
Samoan centre Eliota Fuimaono 
Sapolu was ordered to appear before an RFU disicplinary panel on Friday after being hit with three charges of “conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game.”
Newcastle Falcons have bolstered their forward pack with the signing of Stormers and Western Province lock Adriaan Fondse.
South African Rugby coach Peter de Villiers says that he will re-apply for the Springbok coaching position after his contract expires next month.
Former Stormers back Joe Pietersen has signed a two year contract to return from France and play Super Rugby for the Stormers again.
With the rugby season for the 15-man code taking a break in the Southern Hemisphere, the upcoming Sevens Series gives rugby players the opportunity to remain sharp and competitive.
One of the players who jumped at this opportunity is Cheetahs centre, Robert Ebersohn, who, instead of opting for a break after a long season, was called up to the Blitzbokke squad for the first three events in the World Sevens Tour.
The ceremony was broadcast live on Supersport, LIVE ON SS
The nominees were (in alphabetical order):
SARU Rugby Player of the Year:
1. Schalk Burger
2. Bismarck du Plessis
3. Francois Hougaard
4. Pat Lambie
5. Victor Matfield
World Cup-winning All Black coach Graham Henry’s vast reservoir of knowledge should be retained for the exclusive use of New Zealand teams.
The appearance of the World Cup-winning All Black team in Soweto and the process to appoint a new Springbok coach appear to be the main bullet points on the agenda this week.
The Crusaders star All Black duo of Richie McCaw and Dan Carter are expected to miss the opening rounds of the 2012 Super Rugby season.
The Golden Lions have made a number of signings ahead of the 2012 Super Rugby season as they look to follow on from their Currie Cup victory.
Coach Naka Drotske has named a squad of 51 players who will train and play trials in Jeffery’s Bay in January.
New Italy coach Jacques Brunel has said that Italy will have to quickly reach a level of Rugby that will enable them to compete for the Six Nations championship.
The New Zealand Super Rugby squads have been announced for 2012.
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A squad of more than 100 players have been invited to Kimberley for a first round of SA Under-20 trials next week.
The camp will run from November 6 to 11 during which time the players will compete in a series of trial matches, to be held on November 8 and 10 at GWK Park in Kimberley.
Rugby World Cup winning All Blacks coach Graham Henry has ended his career as New Zealand Rugby coach after 103 All Black tests over the last eight years.
International Rugby Board referees boss Paddy O’Brien says the authority of television match officials is likely to be extended on a trial basis next year and could be permanently increased.
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has been nominated for a royal honour, and possibly a knighthood, just days after leading the team to victory in the Rugby World Cup.
Western Province centre Tim Whitehead – who missed their Currie Cup campaign with a knee injury – has signed a deal with the Sharks.
Former Springbok and Sharks captain Stefan Terblanche has signalled the end of his career with the Sharks by signing a three month contract with Ulster Rugby.
Martin Johnson looks set to continue as England Rugby coach but he will have to agree to remove some of his back room staff after England exited the Rugby World Cup early.
Lock Jason Eaton has become the latest player to recommit to the Hurricanes for 2012, which will be his seventh season with the franchise.
The Brumbies have added towering lock Leon Power for the 2012 Super Rugby season from Bay of Plenty in New Zealand’s ITM Cup.
The Golden Lions recorded the most emphatic Currie Cup final victory since 1980 when they beat The Sharks, champions in 2010, by 42-16 at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.