Rugby Union News

Despite serious assault charges hanging over his head, ex-Melbourne Rebel Amanaki Mafi will return to Super Rugby action for the Sunwolves this weekend. Mafi has been named on the bench …

Brad Thorn will blood another Queensland No.10, while he’s been forced to rest Test forwards Taniela Tupou and Izack Rodda for Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Sunwolves in Japan. …

Brumbies captain Christian Lealiifano knows the key to turning around the team’s Super Rugby fortunes lies inside the players’ heads. There will be extra motivation to get their season back …

Nick Cummins and a trio of World Cup-winning All Blacks have been named as part of a World XV outfit to take on the Western Force in Perth on March …

NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson is playing down the late withdrawal of in-form Karmichael Hunt from Friday night’s Super Rugby derby against the Brumbies. Hunt has been ruled out with …

NSW Waratahs have suffered a late blow with in-form Karmichael Hunt ruled out of Friday night’s Super Rugby derby against the Brumbies with a hamstring injury. Hunt’s scratching has forced …

World Rugby’s proposed Nations League is expected to hit the buffers amid extensive opposition to the annual tournament. Chairman Bill Beaumont will host a summit in Dublin on Thursday attended …

The pressurised atmosphere of Wales’ Six Nations decider against Ireland will be the perfect opportunity for players to prove their World Cup credentials, according to number eight Ross Moriarty. Victory …

England’s Samoa-born centre Manu Tuilagi has agreed a new contract with Leicester Tigers, ending speculation that he was set for a big-money move to French club Racing 92. The 27-year-old …

Unheralded winger Alex Newsome is intent on cementing his place in the NSW Waratahs’ dream backline after being handed a rare Super Rugby start against the Brumbies. Newsome will be …

Wallabies stars David Pocock and Allan Alaalatoa have been ruled out of the Brumbies’ crucial Super Rugby clash with the NSW Waratahs. The pair suffered injuries during the ACT franchise’s …

Alex Newsome has replaced winger Curtis Rona in the only change to the NSW Waratahs starting side for Friday night’s Super Rugby derby against the Brumbies. Newsome clinched NSW’s victory …

The Brumbies could enter their crunch Super Rugby clash with the NSW Waratahs without star Wallabies Allan Alaalatoa and David Pocock. The pair suffered injuries in last week’s 29-26 loss …

Former All Black Dan Carter admits his illustrious rugby career is nearing an end after failing a medical that annulled his contract with French club Racing 92. The 37-year-old five-eighth …

England lock Maro Itoje will miss Saturday’s final Six Nations match with Scotland on due to an ongoing knee injury. Itoje, who suffered medial ligament damage during England’s 32-20 win …

Winger George North says Wales are yet to hit top gear in this year’s Six Nations rugby despite extending their winning run to 13 Tests with victory over Scotland at …

The NSW Waratahs forwards want to use use their footwork and mobility to counter bigger Super Rugby teams trying to put the bash on them. Second in the Australian conference …

Ireland have finally found some Six Nations form by handing France a hammering that was flattered by the 26-14 scoreline to keep alive their slim chance of back-to-back titles. After …