Rugby Union News

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika wants to help beleaguered Queensland Reds stars Karmichael Hunt and Quade Cooper. Cooper has been dropped from the Reds squad by new coach Brad Thorn and …

Brad Thorn admits he was tempted to pull on the boots as a wildcard for the Queensland Reds at the Brisbane Tens. But his long-time mentor Robbie Deans reckons the …

Wallabies enforcer Adam Coleman won’t have to curb his confrontational instincts to suit his new role as Melbourne Rebels skipper, according to teammate Will Genia. The 26-year-old lock has been …

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has made four changes to his pack to face Italy, bringing in a mix of youth and experience that includes handing No.8 Jack Conan a Six …

Eddie Jones has ignited the build-up to England’s Six Nations clash with Wales by thrusting Rhys Patchell under the spotlight. The former Wallabies mentor has piled the pressure on the …

Greig Laidlaw will return to Scotland’s starting line-up for the Six Nations tie against France after coach Gregor Townsend made six changes to the side thrashed by Wales last week. …

Wallabies halfback Nick Phipps is battling to get himself right for the start of the Super Rugby season after suffering a calf injury at NSW Waratahs training. Officials are hoping …

A GUIDE TO THE BRISBANE GLOBAL RUGBY TENS February 9-10, Suncorp Stadium WHAT IS TENS RUGBY? You guessed it – it’s not quite sevens, but it’s not quite full-on 15-a-side …

A fractured back looks likely to rob Wallabies halfback Will Genia of a return to his beloved Suncorp Stadium and planned Melbourne Rebels debut. Genia arrived in Queensland to play …

A location swap of rugby’s Brisbane Tens and the NRL’s Auckland Nines could be back on the cards next year. The second edition of the tens tournament kicks off at …

Former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has backed David Pocock to make a big impact in his return from a one-year sabbatical. Deans had a first-hand look at Pocock in his …

One’s quiet and unassuming, the other pretty much unknown. But Queensland Reds star Samu Kerevi is predicting big things from two-time Wallaby Chris Feauai-Sautia and fleet-footed new Fijian find Filipo …

Former South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has taken charge of the Zimbabwe team, his first high-profile job since an eventful time with the Springboks. De Villiers has a two-year …

Billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest insists he will go ahead with his Indo Pacific Rugby Championship even if Rugby Australia don’t approve it. Forrest has been locked in negotiations with …

Karmichael Hunt won’t be allowed to return to training with the Queensland Reds until after his next day in court despite claims his cocaine charge will be dropped. Hunt has …

Former Wallaby Berrick Barnes believes rugby has a bright future in Japan, but he’s unsure if it includes the Sunwolves. Barnes has one more season to run on his contract …

The Queensland Reds may live to regret demoting Quade Cooper to Brisbane club rugby, according to former teammate Digby Ioane. Ioane is close friends with dumped playmaker Cooper, and they …

Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has been ruled out of the Brisbane Tens a day after he was named to play. The 29-year-old announced on Wednesday an elbow injury he suffered …