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TV officials set to get increased power Television match officials are set to be handed increased powers and teams are to be penalised for delivering slow ball at rucks as part of an extensive trial of Law amendments sanctioned by the International Rugby Board http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/164137.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/164137.html Wed, 16 May 2012 10:24:03 GMT Irish trio head up ERC awards shortlist The ERC have named their five-man shortlist for the prestigious ERC European Player of the Year 2012 award http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164128.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164128.html Tue, 15 May 2012 14:33:56 GMT Resurgent Reds dent Chiefs' title charge The Chiefs missed out on the chance to reclaim top spot in the Super Rugby standings as they fell to a 42-27 defeat to the Reds in Brisbane on Sunday http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/163920.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/163920.html Sun, 13 May 2012 09:35:27 GMT Gary Gold confirms Bath switch Former Newcastle Falcons boss Gary Gold has confirmed he will make a swift return to the Aviva Premiership as Bath's new director of rugby http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/163767.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/163767.html Tue, 08 May 2012 12:12:36 GMT Stormers denied Louw loan deal The Stormers have failed in a bid to re-sign Bath flanker Francois Louw on a short-term loan deal http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/163756.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/163756.html Mon, 07 May 2012 14:30:17 GMT Chiefs continue to set the pace The Chiefs made it nine wins from 10 games with an efficient 34-21 win over the Lions in their Super Rugby clash in Pukekohe on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/163600.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/163600.html Sun, 06 May 2012 10:54:00 GMT Burger ruled out of England Tests Schalk Burger will miss South Africa's three-Test series against England in June as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/163615.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/163615.html Fri, 04 May 2012 16:13:15 GMT Meyer buoyed by Boks training camps Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer has talked up his squad's potential ahead of their three-Test series with England next month http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/163568.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/163568.html Thu, 03 May 2012 14:04:34 GMT Chiefs continue to set the pace The Chiefs produced a stunning second-half display to down the Hurricanes 33-14 in Waikato on Saturday and cement their place at the top of the Super Rugby standings http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/163334.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/163334.html Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:10:32 GMT Meyer hints at youthful Boks squad South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has revealed he may name a youthful squad to face England later this year http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/163208.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/163208.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:44:17 GMT Gold non-committal on future Gary Gold's move to Bath appears to be far from done with the current Newcastle Falcons boss open to a move back to South Africa or remaining in the Aviva Premiership http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/163185.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/163185.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:03:36 GMT Burger doubtful to face England Springboks flanker Schalk Burger is a doubt for their three-Test series with England http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/163148.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/163148.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:07:30 GMT Chiefs make it seven-in-a-row The Chiefs cemented their place at the top of the Super Rugby standings with a hard-fought 18-12 victory over the Sharks in Durban on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/162983.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/162983.html Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:55:41 GMT Fourie rules out Springboks return Springboks centre Jaque Fourie has ruled out a return to Test rugby for the time being http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/162947.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/162947.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:36:52 GMT Victor Matfield ponders playing return Former South Africa lock Victor Matfield has confirmed that he is considering a sensational return to the international stage http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/162929.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/162929.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:03:17 GMT England to play midweek matches in South Africa The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that England will play two midweek tour matches in the midst of their three-Test series with South Africa http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/162873.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/162873.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:41:17 GMT Butch James retires from Boks duty World Cup winning fly-half Butch James has retired from international rugby with immediate effect http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/162855.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/162855.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:06:24 GMT Sarries announce Hargreaves signing Saracens have announced the capture of Sharks lock Alastair Hargreaves http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/162844.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/162844.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:32:03 GMT Springboks bring in Erasmus The South African Rugby Union has announced the appointment of Rassie Erasmus as their general manager http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/162799.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/162799.html Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:36:02 GMT SARU closes in on coaching team The South African Rugby Union has confirmed that they have been given permission to approach four of the Bulls' coaches with a view to them joining Heyneke Meyer's backroom staff in the national side http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/162796.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/162796.html Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:40:39 GMT