Rugby Union News

The Crusaders will look to the “clutch” Mitch Hunt to steer the ship from against the Hurricanes on Saturday. With Richie Mo’unga set for a long convalescence after breaking his …

Queensland Reds star Samu Kerevi has been shifted to inside centre for Saturday night’s Super Rugby clash against the Bulls while NRC try-scoring machine Filipo Daugunu will make his first …

Unlike last year there should be no nasty surprises for Wallabies boss Michael Cheika when his Test players report for duty in June. That’s the view of former Wallabies back …

Wallabies centre Kurtley Beale is tipped to overcome a rib injury and play for the NSW Waratahs against the Jaguares on Sunday (AEDT), but the franchise is fast running out …

Wallabies star David Pocock is on track for a Super Rugby comeback in the Brumbies’ Australian derby against NSW Waratahs on March 31. Pocock’s Australian return from a 12-month sabbatical …

The Hurricanes have a power of work to do if they want to continue their impressive recent record against the Crusaders in their third-round Super Rugby match in Wellington on …

The Hurricanes will mark a double milestone on Saturday when they host defending Super Rugby champions the Crusaders in their first home match of the season. Beauden Barrett will play …

Wales coach Warren Gatland has opened the door on an earlier-than-expected return for star wing George North. North’s selection comes four days after he missed Northampton’s English Premiership game against …

Injured Wallabies’ flanker Jack Dempsey is finally seeing some light at the end of an injury tunnel, rating the mental roadblocks harder than the physical ones. The NSW Waratahs star …

Wallabies great George Smith is doing his best to move on from his brush with Japanese police and concentrate on a Super Rugby return with the Queensland Reds in April. …

Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu is being driven by the form of emerging Test rival Taniela Tupou, heading into the mid-year home series against Six Nations frontrunners Ireland. The 91-Test front-rower …

The Melbourne Rebels have been dealt a huge blow as they try to maintain their unbeaten Super Rugby start, losing skipper Adam Coleman for Friday night’s clash with the Brumbies. …

The Brumbies have welcomed back Wallabies prop Scott Sio as they look to atone for a disappointing Super Rugby loss to the Queensland Reds. Sio missed the opening two games …

Being out-lifted in the gym by your coach is never a good sign, unless that coach is Brad Thorn. That’s the situation Queensland Reds second rower Izack Rodda finds himself …

Rhodri Jones has joined the Wales squad ahead of their Six Nations clash with Italy in Cardiff. Ospreys prop Jones has replaced Scarlets’ Wyn Jones, after he was ruled out …

Tadhg Furlong and Iain Henderson have been passed fit for Ireland’s pivotal Six Nations clash with Scotland in Dublin. The British and Irish Lions duo missed Ireland’s 37-27 win over …

Taking on Ireland in Dublin will be a “different beast” for Scotland despite their Calcutta Cup heroics, according to Sean Maitland. Gregor Townsend’s side are on a high after a …

Captain Dylan Hartley is doubtful for England’s Six Nations game against France in Paris while winger Jack Nowell and flanker Sam Underhill have been ruled out due to injuries. Hartley …