Rugby Union News

The World Cup omens are good for the Wallabies according to Adam Ashley-Cooper, as he seeks a fairytale ending to a story that started in similar fashion. Preparing for his …

One-Test winger Waisake Naholo has surprisingly been named in the 31-man All Blacks squad to defend their Rugby World Cup title in England. Naholo has overcome a leg fracture suffered …

The star of the 1995 Rugby World Cup Jonah Lomu says he doesn’t think about rugby any more and just wants to see his two sons reach the age of …

He grew up thinking about playing rugby union or rugby league for New Zealand, but towering Wallabies lock Will Skelton is is happy to be representing his adopted country Australia …

Wallaby Matt Giteau hopes Sam Burgess doesn’t show his X-factor qualities against Australia after the former South Sydney NRL star was named in England’s Rugby World Cup squad. Burgess left …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika wants to turn hopers into believers for Australia’s Rugby World Cup campaign and has consulted several of his predecessors to ensure their preparations are thorough. The …

A – Wallabies coach Michael Cheika will cast a keen eye on Wales’ World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday, six weeks out from their crunch pool match which …

England backs coach Andy Farrell insists Sam Burgess “ain’t got his L plates on anymore” as he urges the rugby league convert to force his way into the starting line-up. …

Uncapped scrum-half Rudy Paige was a shock inclusion in the South Africa Rugby World Cup squad after being ignored during four warm-up matches. The 26-year-old and 30 other players were …

Gifted back Kurtley Beale concedes it will be very difficult for him to regain a starting spot in the Wallabies’ side for the World Cup, but is excited by that …

David Pocock believes his chances of starting at No.8 during the Rugby World Cup will hinge on coach Michael Cheika’s assessment of the opposition for each match. Wallabies fans fell …

Paul O’Connell will bid an emotional farewell to Lansdowne Road when he leads Ireland on home soil for the last time against Wales in a World Cup warm-up match on …

The Wallabies have received a pre-World Cup boost with David Pocock and Kurtley Beale renewing contracts to stay in Australian rugby. Former national skipper Pocock, 27, has signed for one …

Israel Folau cheerfully admits he hasn’t paid much attention to previous Rugby World Cups, but is excited at the prospect of participating in the upcoming tournament, as he continues building …

Less than 12 months after helping South Sydney to a first NRL premiership in over four decades, Sam Burgess has played his way into England’s Rugby World Cup squad. Burgess, …

George North is set to make his first appearance for five months after being named on Thursday in the Wales team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup warm-up match away to …

John Barclay will make his first Scotland start in nearly two years after being given another chance to press his claims for a Rugby World Cup spot after being included …

Wallabies fullback Israel Folau has added to an already bulging portfolio of accolades and awards by becoming the first player to win the John Eales Medal in successive years. NSW …