Rugby Union News

Scott Higginbotham says James Slipper’s cagey persona meant he never knew the full extent of his troubles. The Queensland and Wallabies veteran copped a two-month ban and $27,500 fine from …

Queensland Reds chairman Jeff Miller insists James Slipper’s suspension for cocaine abuse comes with an asterisk, but whether no-nonsense coach Brad Thorn agrees remains to be seen. Slipper, 28, is …

The battle for Rory Arnold’s Brumbies starting position has been won by Blake Enever. The move into the No.4 jersey for Saturday night’s Super Rugby clash with the Bulls will …

James Slipper’s lenient suspension for cocaine use is a sign of the times and his Queensland Reds teammates will “barely notice” he’s gone, former Wallaby Greg Martin says. The veteran …

PREVIEW OF SUPER RUGBY WEEK 15 (all times AEST): FRIDAY, May 25: CRUSADERS v HURRICANES at AMI Stadium, Christchurch 17:35 Head to head: Played 33, Crusaders 18, Hurricanes 12, Draw …

The Brumbies have warned members the Super Rugby club could fold if crowds continue to decline. It comes on the back of their second-lowest ever crowd when they held an …

Rest and reward are behind the decision to hand Reece Hodge the five-eighth jersey for the Melbourne Rebels’ Super Rugby clash with the Sunwolves. Hodge will start as chief playmaker …

Israel Folau’s ability to put the weight of off-field criticism behind him is nothing short of extraordinary, NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson says. Gibson believes Wallabies fullback Folau is in …

Former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans will get his first taste of World Series Rugby when he leads the Panasonic Wild Knights into battle against the Western Force on August 17. …

James Slipper has been banned for two months by Rugby Australia after testing positive to cocaine twice, with a tribunal factoring in the Wallabies prop’s mental health issues before settling …

A shaken Queensland Reds outfit will field one of the youngest lock pairings in Super Rugby history against the Highlanders. The team announcement came less than an hour after news …

Wallabies prop and Queensland Reds skipper James Slipper has been suspended by Rugby Australia for two months for testing positive to cocaine.

Wallabies hopeful Jack Maddocks has signed a new two-year deal keeping him at the Melbourne Rebels until the end of the 2020 season. The 21-year-old back, who made his Super …

Ireland have named a strong squad for next month’s tour of Australia as coach Joe Schmidt opted against resting some of his Six Nations grand slam winners in favour of …

Wallabies stars Israel Folau and David Pocock will agree to disagree when it comes to same-sex marriage, having exchanged views then vowed to get on with the business of beating …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has been an influential figure in the career of Taqele Naiyaravoro but he won’t try changing the wrecking-ball winger’s mind about a move overseas. Naiyaravoro scored …

The Brumbies are aiming to virtually triple slumping home crowd numbers for their next Super Rugby home game. Only 5283 fans were in attendance at GIO Stadium for the ACT …

Jordie Barrett will make his maiden first-class appearance at outside centre as his Hurricanes joined the Crusaders in naming a weakened team for their Super Rugby blockbuster. Injury and suspension …