Rugby Union News

Israel Folau has officially extended his Wallabies and Waratahs careers, confirming a new four-year deal. The divisive superstar said recently he hoped rugby fans would be able to move on …

Ireland lock forward Devin Toner will miss the rest of the Six Nations Championship after having ankle surgery that will sideline him for two months. The big second row limped …

Samu Kerevi believes his passing game can flourish alongside longtime mate and fellow Queensland centre Chris Feauai-Sautia this Super Rugby season. The pair started for the Reds but were both …

Mathieu Bastareaud has been named in France’s starting line-up for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham, in an acknowledgement that they will need power at centre. Head coach …

Three tries from kicks have helped the Chiefs sink the Queensland Reds in their final hit-out before their Super Rugby opener later this month. The New Zealand side prevailed 21-19 …

Winger Chris Ashton and lock Courtney Lawes will start for England in their Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham on Sunday in the only two changes to the team …

New Melbourne Rebels skipper Dane Haylett-Petty says he’s been blown away by recruit Quade Cooper since his arrival at the Super Rugby club. Cooper wasn’t wanted by Queensland, where he …

Missing a stack of Wallabies talent, veterans Adam Ashley-Cooper and Karmichael Hunt stood out in a youthful NSW Waratahs team on Thursday night. Michael Hooper, Bernard Foley, Israel Folau, Kurtley …

Pain medication around Canberra could be in short supply as Brumbies coach Dan McKellar deals with selection headaches ahead of the Super Rugby season. Without Wallabies stars David Pocock, Allan …

Italy have made just two changes to their team to face Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday in a nod from coach Conor O’Shea to their late comeback in …

Scotland have dropped hat-trick hero Blair Kinghorn to make way for the return of Sean Maitland in one of four changes to their team to face Ireland in the Six …

Centre Jonathan Davies will captain Wales for the first time in a much changed line-up against Italy in Saturday’s Six Nations clash in Rome. Coach Warren Gatland made 10 changes …

The Brumbies and NSW Waratahs are facing injury concerns ahead of the Super Rugby season following Thursday’s final trial game in Goulburn. Fielding a strong team only missing Wallabies trio …

The Brumbies and the NSW Waratahs are facing injury concerns ahead of the Super Rugby season following their final trial game on Thursday night. Fielding a strong team only missing …

Wallabies back Dane Haylett-Petty will lead the Melbourne Rebels this Super Rugby season, replacing lock Adam Coleman. The Rebels announced their new skipper at their season launch on Thursday night. …

Queensland attack coach Jim McKay insists he has no urge to return to the Wallabies’ coaching ranks to replace the axed Stephen Larkham. On Monday the former World Cup-winning five-eighth …

Returning Queensland attack coach Jim McKay has promised bums-on-seats rugby from the Reds after encouraging his backs to play “with swagger” this Super Rugby season. The Reds will field a …

Freshly signed for two more seasons, Dave Wessels says the Super Rugby playoffs are a minimum requirement for the Melbourne Rebels this year. South African-born Wessels will now remain in …