Scrumhalf Josh Holmes will fill the boots of Luke Burgess in tomorrow night’s Super Rugby Qualifier against the Blues at Eden Park.

The Rugby community farewell two of the games greats on Friday when 1949 team mates David Brockhoff and Rex Mossop are remembered at two separate services in Sydney.

Phil Waugh announced today that he will retire from professional Rugby at the end of 2011.

The HSBC Waratahs are heading to Auckland with a 24-man squad ahead of the Super Rugby Qualifier with the Blues on Friday.

The HSBC Waratahs will be playing their Super Rugby Qualifier in Auckland next week following the Sharks 26-23 victory over the Bulls in Pretoria.

West Harbour has given the word ‘competitive’ new meaning in 2011 however this week they lived up to their potential with a bonus point win over Gordon at Concord Oval.

Fans are encouraged to pre-purchase their tickets to get free public transport to and from ANZ Stadium for the final round clash between the HSBC Waratahs and the Brumbies.

The NSW and Australian Rugby communities are today mourning the passing of one of the greats of the game, David (Dave) Brockhoff.

“Get to the game, support your state, show your pride and help the HSBC Waratahs qualify for the Super Rugby semi-finals.”

Fans are being urged to turn out in force for the final round of the Super Rugby season which pits two of the game’s fiercest rivals against each other with a finals berth on the line.