Rugby Union News

The Brumbies’ new Super Rugby era under coach Dan McKellar has survived a testing start in Tokyo against the Sunwolves. Last year’s Australian Conference winners had to wait until the …

Fullback Dane Haylett-Petty says Melbourne are far from the finished product, as they look to build on their impressive opening Super Rugby win over Queensland. The Rebels ran in seven …

The Queensland Reds face a nervous wait with skipper Scott Higginbotham and lock Lukhan Tui facing possible Super Rugby suspension. The Wallabies forwards will face the SANZAAR judiciary on Sunday …

France overpowered Italy 34-17 on Friday to end an eight-game winless streak and claim their first victory in this year’s Six Nations. Les Bleus, who had not won a game …

After sitting through possibly the longest 70 minutes of his life, the only way is up for skipper Scott Higginbotham and his Queensland Reds. In his debut as Reds captain, …

Melbourne coach Dave Wessels joked about needing a beer to settle his nerves before their Super Rugby clash with Queensland. But celebratory champagne was more fitting after the Rebels opened …

Melbourne recruit Will Genia has put his love of Queensland aside to steer his new Super Rugby side to a 45-19 demolition of the Reds in their opening match. Much …

A stand-out match from All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith has guided the Highlanders to a 41-34 win over the Blues in their Super Rugby season-opener in Dunedin. Smith’s intelligent kicking, …

Starting faster and defending better are key goals for the NSW Waratahs as they enter the new Super Rugby season determined to put pride back in their jersey and home …

Giant twin locks Rory and Richie Arnold could make Super Rugby history on Saturday as the Brumbies begin a new era under coach Dan McKellar in Japan. The Brumbies’ season …

Eddie Jones insists England do not need mind games to motivate them for their Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland. Jones has adopted a tactful approach to the Six Nations showdown …

Wales can still win this year’s Six Nations, but their hopes of success depend on beating Ireland in Dublin this weekend, returning five-eighth Dan Biggar says. Wales won their Six …

They’ve hailed the energy of their younger teammates, but NSW Waratahs flankers Michael Hooper and Ned Hanigan are intent on making more personal impact in this year’s Super Rugby tournament. …

Test rookie Andrew Porter will be tasked with anchoring Ireland’s scrum against Wales in Dublin in his first Six Nations start. Rising star Porter will start at tighthead for Ireland, …

Nathan Hughes is back at No.8 as England resume their Six Nations rugby title defence against Scotland at Murrayfield. Hughes has recovered from knee ligament damage, suffered on club duty …

NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson will blood centre Lalakai Foketi among four starting side newcomers for their first Super Rugby game of the season. The former Australian Schoolboys and under …

PREVIEW OF SUPER RUGBY WEEK 2 (all times AEDT): FRIDAY, Feb 3: HIGHLANDERS v BLUES at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, 17:35 Head to head: Played 29, Highlanders 13, Blues 16 …

Queensland Reds skipper Scott Higginbotham says his new-look, green-tinged team is ready to make their mark on Super Rugby. The Brad Thorn era begins in Friday night’s season-opener at AAMI …