Rugby Union News

England have confirmed lock Maro Itoje will miss their upcoming Six Nations clash with Wales because of knee ligament damage. Itoje sustained the injury in England’s opening weekend victory over …

Incumbent Wallabies prop Scott Sio thinks his demotion to the Brumbies’ Super Rugby bench will help him become a better player. The 27-year-old is locked in fierce competition with former …

France coach Jacques Brunel dropped halfback Morgan Parra and five-eighth Camille Lopez for their Six Nations clash against Scotland but denied it had anything to do with their criticism of …

The Brumbies will take a cautious approach with star Wallabies forward David Pocock as he recovers from a second concussion in three months. The John Eales medallist lasted just five …

An apologetic Kurtley Beale says his focus is now solely on the rugby after admitting videos featuring him had created a “bad image” for the game. The Wallabies and Waratahs …

Unassuming recruit Bryce Hegarty is confident he can help to spark Queensland’s attack when they open their Super Rugby campaign in New Zealand. The former NSW Waratahs’ back has returned …

Former New Zealand captain Sean Fitzpatrick believes England and Ireland possess the greatest threat to ending the All Blacks’ hegemony at this year’s Rugby World Cup. New Zealand are overwhelming …

Finn Russell has joined up with the Scotland squad and has not been ruled out their Six Nations clash with France despite going off with a head injury while playing …

Liam Squire is the latest All Blacks player to confirm he is leaving New Zealand after this year’s Rugby World Cup, with the loose forward saying on Monday he has …

He won’t be the one to benefit but former Wallaby Greg Martin believes Queensland coach Brad Thorn is the man that banished trio Quade Cooper, James Slipper and Karmichael Hunt …

Retired Wallabies back Drew Mitchell has slammed his former French club’s president for his public rebuke of Julian Savea, fearing the spray will do long-term damage to Toulon’s pulling power. …

Successful Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has signed a two-year contract extension but could still walk away from the Super Rugby champions if he replaces Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach …

Former New Zealand winger Julian Savea is free to go and not welcome at Toulon anymore after his performance in a 19-10 defeat by Agen, the Top 14 club president …

Former All Black Dan Carter is coming back to Racing 92 as an injury replacement after being released by Japan’s Top League champions Kobelco Steelers, the French Top 14 club …

Israel Folau has declared he’s more than happy to move from his preferred position of fullback, if it means the Waratahs can squeeze all of their attacking weapons into their …

Queensland Reds and Wallabies rejects Quade Cooper, Karmichael Hunt and James Slipper have shown they may contend for Rugby World Cup berths with strong opening round showings for their new …

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will be surprised if the long-hapless Blues don’t mount a compelling Super Rugby threat this season after their opening round Kiwi derby thriller in Auckland. The …

Flanker Marnus Schoeman has crossed for a hat-trick of tries as the Lions used a combative forward performance and steely defence to record their first Super Rugby victory in Buenos …