Rugby Union News

England will make at least three changes to their squad ahead of their Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham after Ellis Genge and Harry Williams were dropped. The replacement …

England have yet to set a date for Dylan Hartley’s return from his knee injury despite the Northampton hooker reporting to the squad’s Surrey base to continue his rehabilitation. Hartley …

Josh Strauss has pressed the case for Scotland to take on Ireland in the physicality stakes after presenting the compelling evidence for a full-blooded approach. The Scots will be looking …

The other benefactor of the Giteau Law has called on Wallabies coach Michael Cheika to consider tweaking it as he assembles his World Cup squad this year. Drew Mitchell was …

Brumbies captain Christian Lealiifano is not ready to close the door on his international career, declaring a World Cup berth is in the back of his mind. The 31-year-old playmaker …

Quinn Roux was not included in Ireland’s Six Nations squad when coach Joe Schmidt announced his initial 38-man selection last month, but the Connacht lock is now set to assume …

Former Wallaby Drew Mitchell has called out Steve Hansen after the All Blacks coach was caught taunting his opposite number this week. Speaking at a fundraiser dinner on Monday night, …

Former Wallabies centre Anthony Fainga’a has quit rugby fearing for his long-term health after a series of heavy head knocks. The 32-year-old revealed the lingering effects of concussion were so …

David Pocock will miss the Brumbies’ final trial game but captain Christian Lealiifano says the 76-Test veteran will be good for their Super Rugby season-opener. The star flanker’s impressive return …

Melbourne Rebels have apologised for an ill-timed sponsorship announcement ahead of the Super Rugby season kick-off but have no plans to ditch the deal. The Rebels announced on social media …

A dozen of the NSW Waratahs’ frontline Wallabies stars will enter the Super Rugby season without a trial game under their belts. Coach Daryl Gibson has opted against playing Michael …

All Blacks centre Ngani Laumape has committed to the Hurricanes and the national team until 2021. The 25-year-old, who made his debut for the Wellington Super Rugby franchise in 2016 …

SANZAAR chief executive Andy Marinos is uncertain about if and when World Rugby will roll out an annual World League. Chief executives from the game’s top nations, including Rugby Australia …

Saracens lock Maro Itoje will miss England’s Six Nations matches against France and Wales as he is suffering from a knee ligament injury, the Rugby Football Union says. The 24-year-old …

Ireland may be hurting from their comprehensive 32-20 Six Nations loss to England on Saturday, but flanker Peter O’Mahony says there is no panic in the camp and no need …

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has described Michael Cheika as a “Mickey Mouse” Wallabies coach and delivered a damning verdict on his emotional frailties. Hansen was speaking at a fundraising …

All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams has indicated that this year could be his last with Super Rugby franchise the Blues. Williams, a two-times Rugby World Cup winner, is out …

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has sought better protection for Wallabies ace David Pocock, calling on Super Rugby’s referees to come down hard on illegal neck twisting. Pocock’s famed ability to …