1.   Blacks and whites filled stadiums and lined victory parade routes to cheer their champion rugby players.

2.   In the crowd Saturday were members of the world champion rugby squad to back their soccer compatriots.

3.   In the crowd Saturday were members of the world champion rugby squad, who paraded on the field at half time carrying a banner backing their soccer compatriots.

4.   Loosehead prop Balie Swart withdrew Monday from the world champion South African rugby union side to tour Italy and England next month.

5.   New Zealander Frano Botica has been axed by champion English rugby league club Wigan.

6.   Then South Africa showed why they are the world champion rugby team.

7.   The world champion rugby team has struggled to shake off its image as the sport of conservative whites and develop support among people of all races.

8.   Wigan rugby league star Henry Paul signed a lucrative four-month contract with champion rugby union side Bath Thursday.