Rugby Union News

Owen Farrell is free to lead England’s assault on New Zealand after escaping any disciplinary action for his controversial tackle against South Africa. World Rugby has confirmed that there was …

The Wallabies will face a Wales side determined to break their-decade long hoodoo in next weekend’s rugby union Test in Cardiff. Wales have lost 13 consecutive matches against Australia since …

New Zealand Maori scored nine tries to three and overcame three yellow cards to beat the United States 59-22 in their rugby union clash at Chicago’s Soldier Field, stretching their …

Wales coach Warren Gatland was quick to remind the Wallabies of their own issues before his team attempt to break a 13-Test losing streak against Australia ahead of their World …

Ireland fullback Jordan Larmour has scored a hat-trick of tries and lock Tadhg Beirne two as Joe Schmidt’s side hammered Italy 54-7 in Chicago. Schmidt fielded an experimental team missing …

Coach Eddie Jones “couldn’t be prouder” of his makeshift England team after they withstood a first-half battering to emerge 12-11 victors over South Africa and get their November international series …

Wales coach Warren Gatland was pleased with a rare win at the start of the November internationals as his side defeated Scotland 21-10 in an error-strewn clash. Wales usually come …

England’s new-look rugby union side has delivered a performance full of character to withstand an early onslaught and come back to beat South Africa 12-11 with four penalties in a …

Wales winger George North and centre Jonathan Davies scored tries as they earned a scrappy 21-10 victory over Six Nations rivals Scotland in the opening game of their November series. …

A second-string All Blacks side featuring eight debutants have crushed Japan 69-31 in a point-fest in Tokyo with centre Ngani Laumape running in a hat-trick for the world champions. New …

Fijian-born powerhouse Isi Naisarani’s potential to solve Australia’s back-row dilemma has been underlined, with his naming as a development player to accompany the Wallabies on their spring tour. Naisarani isn’t …

England head coach Eddie Jones insists the possibility of one of the coming Tests being decided by a controversial red card is a price worth paying to make the game …

The curtain will come down on Kieran Read’s illustrious All Blacks career at next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan. The veteran captain has confirmed he will chase a third …

New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett and Rieko Ioane have been named on the five-man shortlist for World Rugby Player of the Year award, while France dominated the nominations for the women’s …

A win for England against South Africa in their rugby Test on Saturday will keep coach Eddie Jones’ critics at bay, but a loss will sharpen the knives. A crisis-relieving …

England coach Eddie Jones has sprang a surprise by naming Mark Wilson at number eight for Saturday’s clash against South Africa as he opted for a new-look backrow combination boasting …

Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle says an undefeated tour of Europe would be a “pass mark” for the Wallabies as they look to finish off a tough season on a …

A second-string All Blacks side is poised to set a new mark in professional rugby when they face Japan in Tokyo. Coach Steve Hansen has named two uncapped players in …