World Cup-winning Wallabies coach Rod Macqueen has warned new law amendments for the breakdown could risk making rugby union resemble unlimited tackle rugby league. The new rules, already in force …
Wales have been handed a major boost ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations clash in Ireland with Dan Biggar, Taulupe Faletau, Leigh Halfpenny and Liam Williams all declared fit to play. …
Dan Biggar, Taulupe Faletau and Leigh Halfpenny have been declared fit for Wales’ Six Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin. The trio missed the 12-6 defeat to England at Twickenham …
England have been given a clean bill of health for their Six Nations clash against Scotland with Nathan Hughes on course to start at No.8. Any lingering doubt over Owen …
Centre Garry Ringrose could be in contention to face Wales in the Six Nations after replacing the injured Robbie Henshaw in Ireland’s squad. Ringrose has been battling ankle trouble since …
Karmichael Hunt won’t return to training with the Queensland Reds despite dodging a conviction for drug possession. The 31-year-old dual international’s future remains in the hands of Rugby Australia, who …
Seasoned Wallabies lock Rob Simmons feels like a rookie who needs to prove himself to teammates going into his first Super Rugby game for the NSW Waratahs. Capped 82 times …
Karmichael Hunt has dodged a conviction for drug possession but his future with the Wallabies and Queensland Reds remains in the hands of Rugby Australia (RA). A shift abroad is …
Winger Raymond Rhule scored a try on his debut as the Stormers secured a scrappy 28-20 victory over the Jaguares in the opening game of the Super Rugby season. The …
Centre Lionel Mapoe scored a brace of tries as the Lions claimed a 26-19 victory over the Sharks in a fierce South African Super Rugby derby at Ellis Park. The …
NSW Waratahs five-eighth Bernard Foley wants his side to capitalise more on the “electric and special” skills of returning fellow playmaker Kurtley Beale. The pair were an integral part of …
Concussed rugby players – from those on the fringe of Super Rugby to 12-year-olds – won’t be allowed to return to action for at least 12 days under stronger player …
Newly-elected Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) president Damien Fitzpatrick believes the drain of Australian talent overseas can be stemmed and it needn’t cost vast sums. NSW Waratahs hooker Fitzpatrick, who …
Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels has cranked up the pressure on Quade Cooper’s potential successor going into his side”s first round Super Rugby game at home to Queensland next week. …
Young gun Hamish Stewart has received a vote of confidence as Queensland’s new No.10 ahead of the Super Rugby season – from his rival Jono Lance. But Lance is still …
NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson will demand a faster tempo and far more physical approach from his team in their opening round Super Rugby match. The Tahs finished their pre-season …
It was supposed to be a trial but instead Queensland Reds received a wake up call in their tight 17-15 win over the second tier Fiji Warriors at a steamy …
Israel Folau has marked his return from an unusually long off-season break with a trademark try and an assist in the NSW Waratahs’ 47-5 win over the Melbourne Rebels. Folau, …
