Rugby Union News

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has reminded two of his most accomplished players that nobody is above the law following their scratchy 26-16 win over Argentina at the Rugby World …

Japan’s stunning upset of rugby superpowers South Africa is proof the gap is closing between the haves and the have nots, further enforcing why the Wallabies won’t take Fiji and …

Aaron Smith ignited a late revival as the All Blacks overhauled Argentina to start their Rugby World Cup defence with a 26-16 victory before a record crowd at Wembley Stadium …

Samoa captain Ofisa Treviranus led from the front as the Pacific islanders opened their World Cup campaign with a 25-16 win over United States in Pool B on Sunday. Treviranus …

France wing Yoann Huget is out of the rest of the World Cup after injuring his knee, French coach Philippe Saint-Andre said on Sunday. A tearful Huget was forced off …

The Springboks’ stunning defeat by Japan in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup has shocked South Africa, casting doubt on the team’s chances of progressing to the final …

It may take a little while longer before they’re able to change the opinions of their northern hemisphere foes, but the Wallabies insist the “dark days” of their scrum struggles …

The Wallabies know they have a 195cm, 130kg hurdle to overcome in their World Cup opener in the shape of Fijian talisman Nemani Nadolo. The enormous winger is well-known to …

Japanese fans celebrated their team’s shock Rugby World Cup win over heavily-favoured South Africa early on Sunday in a victory that is sure to give the sport a boost as …

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt hailed Jonny Sexton as a perfectionist after his astute game management helped the Irish to a 50-7 World Cup demolition of Canada on Saturday. Sexton notched …

Wales will look for a points avalanche against Uruguay in their World Cup opener on Sunday in full knowledge the group will likely be decided on points difference. While most …

New Zealand’s most experienced side ever will take on Argentina on Sunday, looking to shed the “chokers” tag in their quest to become the first side to win back-to-back World …

Strong rivalries and fierce competition have seen all kinds of tactics used by teams to try and advance through the Rugby World Cup group of death, but England back-rower Billy …

France winger Yoann Huget’s World Cup is over after he suffered a serious knee injury in his nation’s 32-10 win over Italy at Twickenham on Saturday. Huget went down in …

Frederic Michalak orchestrated France’s 32-10 win over Italy in their opening World Cup match at Twickenham on Saturday. The veteran fly-half set up the first try of the match for …

Giant lock Will Skelton is embracing his role as the Wallabies’ finisher, and has set his eyes on wreaking havoc against some tired Fijian legs in their World Cup opener. …

Former Wallabies mentor Eddie Jones has masterminded the most stunning result in Rugby World Cup history, guiding Japan to an incredible upset of heavyweights South Africa. Jones, who guided the …

After saying sorry to the nation’s distraught rugby fans, South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer vowed to turn his team’s fortunes around following a stunning 34-32 loss to Japan at the …