Rugby Union News

Adam Ashley-Cooper has slayed the ghosts of Marseille to help pilot Australia into a dream Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks. Ashley-Cooper’s historic hat-trick in a 29-15 semi-final …

The new and improved Wallabies are bracing for the ultimate test on rugby’s biggest stage after setting up a mouth-watering World Cup final with arch-rivals New Zealand. A rabble when …

The forgotten man of the Wallabies’ all-star back-row has become the unsung hero of their gutsy push for World Cup glory. Despite standing nearly two metres tall and sporting a …

Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade refused to blame referee Wayne Barnes for the Pumas’ 29-15 World Cup defeat to Australia, despite the controversial yellow card for Tomas Lavanini. Barnes received resounding …

HOW THE WALLABIES RATED AGAINST ARGENTINA ISRAEL FOLAU: Clearly hampered by ankle injury and below par. Struggled again under the high ball and made poor decisions with the ball in …

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is free to play in the Rugby World Cup final after being cleared of striking. There was speculation the All Blacks legend would be cited …

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is to seek clarification on refereeing decisions ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against the Wallabies at Twickenham. Defending champions New Zealand battled a …

The Wallabies have outlasted Argentina 29-15 with Adam Ashley-Cooper bagging a hat-trick in a tense affair to set up a mouth-watering World Cup final with arch-rivals New Zealand. Worryingly for …

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has vigorously defended his captain Richie McCaw after video footage emerged of him apparently striking South Africa flanker Francois Louw during Saturday’s World Cup semi-final …

Springbok veteran Victor Matfield says the next generation of South African players must inspire fear in their opponents if they are to go on and win a third World Cup. …

One of Australia’s successful international imports has warned against proposed World Rugby changes to eligibility laws – saying it would disadvantage players looking to create better lives for their families. …

The national anthem may make Argentina cry before their World Cup semi-final with Australia, but the Pumas have smiled all tournament to the strains of Michael Buble. From dancing with …

New Zealand talisman Dan Carter had to take it upon himself to drive the All Blacks into the World Cup final in their tense last four clash with South Africa. …

The All Blacks and Springboks applauded Dan Carter on Saturday as the master fly-half steered New Zealand to a 20-18 World Cup semi-final win. “He’s in the form we need …

South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer apologised for the third time in three months on Saturday after his side gave up the lead to the All Blacks in the World Cup …

South Africa lost the Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in London on Saturday because they failed to score early in the second half, former coach Nick Mallett said. …

The Wallabies have allayed fears star duo David Pocock and Israel Folau will be underdone going into Sunday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina. The pair completed the bulk of the …

Marcelo Bosch felt “sadness and pain” at missing Argentina’s World quarter-final as he served a one week ban for a dangerous tackle and knows he must stay calm for Sunday’s …