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Shaw pens new deal at Toulon

Simon Shaw has extended his rugby career by signing a one-year deal at Toulon, making him the oldest player in next season's Top 14.

  • Holmes in Brumbies hot seat Holmes in Brumbies hot seat

    Brumbies coach Jake White has handed Zack Holmes his run-on debut in Friday's Super Rugby clash with the Hurricanes.

  • Barrett benched for Brumbies clash

    Hurricanes fly-half Beauden Barrett has been relegated to the bench for Friday's Super Rugby meeting with the Brumbies.

  • Taylor down but not giving up

    Hurricanes full-back Andre Taylor has vowed to bounce back from being left out of the All Blacks' 35-man training squad.

  • 100 not out for Steyn

    Morné Steyn will play his 100th Super Rugby match for the Bulls when the Springbok fly-half lines up against the Highlanders on Saturday.

  • Du Preez available for Springboks Du Preez available for Springboks

    Fourie du Preez is committed to seeing out his contract with his Japanese club but still wants to play for the Springboks.

  • Bath go for Gold

    Ex-South Africa assistant coach and interim Falcons boss Gary Gold has said he will take over at Bath from Aviva Premiership 2012/13.

  • Louw to the rescue for Stormers?

    The Stormers have confirmed they are in talks with Bath to sign Springbok flanker Francois Louw on a short-term deal.

  • Boks lose Burger and Vermeulen

    The Stormers have confirmed that Springbok loose forward Schalk Burger will miss the June Test series against England.

  • Fourie staying in Japan Fourie staying in Japan

    Springbok and Stormers outside centre Jaque Fourie will not return to South Africa to play in Super Rugby or the Currie Cup in 2012.

  • Ospreys sign Bulls centre

    The Ospreys have signed South African centre Stefan Watermeyer from the Bulls on a deal until the end of the season.

  • Fourie staying in Japan

    Springbok and Stormers outside centre Jaque Fourie will not return to South Africa to play in Super Rugby or the Currie Cup in 2012.

  • Sharks say goodbye to Jacobs

    Springboks and Sharks centre Adi Jacobs will leave the Durban-based franchise after his contract was not renewed for 2012.

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