Rugby Union News

A four-match winning streak hasn’t stopped Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd ringing the changes for Friday night’s Super Rugby clash against Melbourne Rebels. Vince Aso and Matt Proctor will form a …

Fresh from a dramatic one-point win over the Super Rugby champions, the Queensland Reds are ready to create some more havoc on their tour of South Africa. The Reds notched …

Last weekend’s thrilling victory over the Highlanders has put the entire Queensland line-up on a high as they begin their South African tour. Reds fullback Karmichael Hunt says the 28-27 …

Just eight months after turning his back on an Olympic opportunity, Australian Rugby Sevens star Jesse Parahi has returned to the sport for one last crack at a trip to …

Newly minted Springboks’ coach Allister Coetzee has been given a mandate to rebuild the national side before the 2019 World Cup in Japan and meet South Africa’s rules on racial …

Allister Coetzee has been confirmed as South Africa’s rugby coach on a four-year deal to take the Springboks past the 2019 World Cup in Japan. Coetzee succeeds Heyneke Meyer, who …

The NSW Waratahs have received a huge boost with Kurtley Beale declared an almost certain starter for Saturday’s blockbuster Super Rugby derby with the Brumbies. The Waratahs badly missed Beale …

An aggressive push into the public school system is among the key features of the Australian Rugby Union’s five-year strategic plan for 2016-2020. Chief executive Bill Pulver says the ARU …

Brumbies back-rower Ita Vaea has been forced to retire from rugby union due to ongoing heart issues. The promising 27-year-old, who last week took part in a Wallabies camp for …

Former All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg is set to make his return to Super Rugby, nearly eight months after dislocating his shoulder. Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder says the 49-Test veteran …

Women’s rugby sevens participation has grown by a third in the past 12 months with Australia’s national female team cementing themselves as favourites for an inaugural Olympic gold medal. The …

The Queensland Reds will head to South Africa coursing with unexpected confidence after a win that has transformed their Super Rugby prospects, centre Samu Kerevi says. In by far the …

Western Force prop Pek Cowan is set for an extended stint on the sidelines after breaking his arm in last week’s 20-19 Super Rugby loss to the Crusaders in Perth. …

Toulon, winners of the European Champions Cup for the past three years, have lost a dramatic quarter-final 19-16 to Racing Metro, who will now meet Leicester Tigers. The loss means …

Allister Coetzee is expected to be named as South Africa’s new rugby coach, four months after the departure of Heyneke Meyer and two months before a three-test series against Ireland. …

The quest for a tournament win goes on for a frustrated Australia after finishing fourth at the Hong Kong Sevens. The Thunderbolts came into the iconic event with high hopes …

Incoming Japan head coach Jamie Joseph wants more Brave Blossom internationals to return home and play for the fledgling Super Rugby outfit the Sunwolves ahead of the 2019 World Cup. …

The focus swiftly shifts to Australia’s huge conference derby between the Brumbies and NSW Waratahs after Queensland stole the Super Rugby spotlight with a stunning win over the Highlanders. The …