David Pocock’s principled stand against homophobia on the rugby field will cost him any chance of captaining Australia again, says former Wallaby Greg Martin. Pocock’s on-field complaints to the referee …

Sharks star Francois Steyn is free to face the Western Force after being cleared of dangerous play stemming from his send-off in last weekend’s Super Rugby win over the Chiefs. …

The Melbourne Rebels have suffered a blow ahead of their match against Super Rugby’s unbeaten front-runners the Hurricanes with winger Dom Shipperley undergoing hand surgery. Shipperley suffered a fractured hand …

NSW Waratahs forward Jacques Potgieter has apologised for the “offhand” homophobic slur that has resulted in a $20,000 fine from the Australian Rugby Union (ARU). NSW’s marquee international copped the …

NSW Waratahs forward Jacques Potgieter has been fined $20,000 for a homophobic slur. The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) on Monday handed out the penalty – with $10,000 suspended – following …

Fullback Israel Folau is emerging as a serious World Cup outside centre option for the Wallabies after outpointing incumbent Tevita Kuridrani. Handed dual responsibility by Wallabies coach Michael Cheika to …

Former Wallabies lock Dean Mumm could be in World Cup contention after signing a one-year deal to return to the Waratahs in 2016. Currently captain of English side Exeter, Mumm …

Israel Folau says there’s no room for homophobes in rugby union and he is certain homophobia is not a problem at the NSW Waratahs. Brumbies star David Pocock twice alleged …

Israel Folau says there’s no room for homophobes in rugby and he is certain there are none at the NSW Waratahs. David Pocock’s allegation that homophobic slurs were directed at …

Karmichael Hunt has described his cocaine scandal as a “blessing in disguise” as he prepares to return from suspension with the Queensland Reds. The code-hopping star returned to full training …

Karmichael Hunt has described the ordeal of his cocaine scandal as a “blessing in disguise” as he prepares for his return from suspension with the Queensland Reds. The code-hopping star …

Sharks skipper Bismarck du Plessis has been banned for four weeks after pleading guilty to striking a Super Rugby opponent in the face with his boot. The 30-year-old Springboks hooker …

Ireland halfback Conor Murray says his side’s Six Nations triumph shows they are ready to make a major impact at the World Cup. Joe Schmidt’s team retained the Six Nations …

Accusations of homophobic slurs have overshadowed the NSW Waratahs’ commanding Super Rugby triumph over the Brumbies at Allianz Stadium. NSW’s 28-13 victory reignited their title defence and bumped the Brumbies …

The NSW Waratahs have revived their Super Rugby title defence with a stirring 28-13 win over the Brumbies at Allianz Stadium. Superstar fullback Israel Folau broke his four-game tryscoring drought …

Captain Chris Robshaw shrugged off England’s latest Six Nations heartbreak to claim that victory over France was a huge step towards making Twickenham a real fortress come the Rugby World …

Ireland’s Six Nations-winning coach Joe Schmidt says rugby will take a back seat for now as he focuses on caring for his 11-year-old son who suffers from severe epilepsy. Schmidt …

Western Force coach Michael Foley’s challenge is to get his players up for next weekend’s Super Rugby clash with the Sharks after suffering a heartbreaking loss to the Bulls in …