In the second semi-final on Saturday, the Sharks, the only South African interest left in the competition are on a revenge mission.

Sharks Coach Dick Muir has made just one change to the side that comprehensively outplayed the Chiefs last week in the final pool match that secured a spot in this Saturday's semi-final clash with the Waratahs at the Sydney Football

It's first meets fourth when the Crusaders and the 'Canes clash in Christchurch on Saturday.

As the curtain came down on the Super 14 seasons for Australian franchises the Brumbies and the Western Force last week, all talk since has centred on building for next year's Super 14 competition.

ANDY KELLY today set himself on course to join an elite group who have played 100 games for Edinburgh Rugby when the 25-year-old hooker signed a two-year contract extension.

HSBC Waratahs captain Phil Waugh will make his 100th appearance for NSW in Saturday's Super 14 semifinal against the Sharks at the Sydney Football Stadium.The dynamic flanker debuted for the Waratahs in 1999, made his first Super Rugby appearance in

Injuries, coaching concerns and travel fatigue loom as significant factors in the Super 14 rugby semi-finals when the Crusaders, Waratahs, Sharks and Hurricanes front up on Saturday.

Hurricanes captain Rodney So'oialo has been named in the starting line-up for this weekend's Super 14 semi-final despite being under an injury cloud.

New Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said on Wednesday that every member of the 43-man training squad which has assembled in Somerset West has the potential to represent South Africa in the international arena.De Villiers made his feelings known just

Robbie Deans has made five changes to the side which lost to the Highlanders last weekend ahead of the Crusaders' semi-final against the Hurricanes.

Once again it's time for a new Caption Competition and after the excellent entries and very deserving winner from the last fortnight, our readers will have a tough tak to keep up the standard this time around so we have

Town will spend a week in July playing clubs from Northern Ireland as part of their pre-season build up to next season.

The BMW Sauber F1 Team drivers will change gear over 4000 times at the Monaco Grand Prix. The BMW G1.08 gearbox will really be put through its paces. New regulations introduced at the start of the 2008 season stipulate that

SCOTLAND stalwart Ally Hogg has admitted the stakes have been raised ahead of next month's tour of Argentina, with seedings for the 2011 World Cup now on the line.

NEW Scottish Rugby Council member Ian Barnes today insisted his elevation would not affect a commitment to continue coaching Edinburgh Accies.

A meeting took place last night between Richard Wright and members of the supporters club committee. Open, frank and honest discussions covering a range of topics took place and we will update you shortly. A very positive meeting.

John Smit, Percy Montgomery, Victor Matfield and Butch James will join the Springbok training squad in Somerset West on May 26, SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday.Springbok captain Smit will be available for selection for both Tests against Wales on June

Rassie Erasmus has won the Currie Cup both as a player and coach while he was at the Cheetahs, and the Stormers coach is now looking to build on that success as he fulfills his role as senior coach in

The Sharks are poised to adopt a more conservative style and are sweating on the fitness of two key players heading into the Super 14 rugby semi-final against the Waratahs here on Saturday.

The Barbarians have selected seven South African players for their upcoming matches against Belgium, Ireland and England.