Scotland have poured cold water on claims an Australian citing commissioner was acting with patriotic intentions when his call led to the Rugby World Cup suspensions of two of their …

Scotland’s task of knocking over in-form Australia in this weekend’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final has become a lot tougher after two of their best forwards were suspended. Hooker Ross Ford …

Ireland’s worst Rugby World Cup fears were realised on Tuesday when star Irish flanker Sean O’Brien was suspended soon after captain Paul O’Connell was ruled out of the tournament though …

When Matt Giteau came off the bench to make his Wallabies debut, he gave no thought to one day reaching the 100-Test milestone, he was only worried about the roasting …

The Wallabies are banking on flanker David Pocock’s incredible recuperative qualities to help him overcome a calf complaint and tackle Scotland in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Pocock’s inclusion would …

Gordon Reid hopes Scotland can script themselves a victory of Hollywood proportions when they take on World Cup A-listers Australia. The Glasgow prop is gearing up for a blockbuster quarter-final …

Two days of intense study of the French team has taught the All Blacks they are in for a “hell of a battle” in their quarter-final clash at the Millennium …

Japanese players received a heroes’ welcome on their return home on Tuesday after their stunning Rugby World Cup campaign in England. Although they failed to make it through the qualifiers, …

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell pulled out of the Rugby World Cup and ended his international career on Tuesday because of a hamstring injury suffered against France. “Paul O’Connell suffered a …

It’s the sort of headache not even the strongest of painkillers will relieve. With vice-captain Michael Hooper back from suspension, and star No.8 David Pocock seemingly on track to overcome …

The rare occasion of having two players becoming Test centurions in the same match will be dwarfed by the importance of securing safe passage to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, …

As courageous as Australia’s defensive effort was to topple Wales, coach Michael Cheika doesn’t want to have to see it again for the rest of the Rugby World Cup. The …

James O’Connor has been released from the final year of his contract with the Queensland Reds due to personal welfare reasons. The former Wallabies star had joined the Reds on …

Queen Elizabeth II and her grandson Prince Harry have welcomed the stars of the Rugby World Cup – including key Wallabies – to a reception at Buckingham Palace. Harry, who …

Still fighting a troublesome calf complaint, Wallabies talisman David Pocock has received some good news after avoiding sanction for an alleged kneeing incident in Saturday’s courageous World Cup victory over …

Scotland have embraced their underdog status ahead of their World Cup quarter-final with Australia, admitting life will be tough against the tournament’s form team. Despite being planted in the World …

Sam Burgess has no regrets over his decision to switch codes, according to younger brother Tom. The dual-code international has faced a barrage of criticism following his mixed involvement in …

Forwards coach Robin McBryde says Wales’ tough World Cup campaign so far has made them more than ready to take on two-time champions South Africa in the quarter-finals. The former …