Rugby Union News

The Wallabies’ hopes of ending their long Bledisloe Cup drought have been boosted with this year’s third Test to be played on neutral territory in Japan. New Zealand have chosen …

Veteran halfback James Stannard will captain the Australian men’s rugby sevens side in the Hamilton leg of the world series this weekend. Regular skipper Lewis Holland will sit out the …

A refreshed Christian Lealiifano says he’s as close to 100 per cent health as he can be, as doctors continue to monitor the leukaemia which threatened his life. The 30-year-old …

England have received a significant injury boost ahead of their Six Nations opener against Italy after a trio of players rated doubtful were passed fit. Flanker Chris Robshaw (back), lock …

Josh Adams will make his Wales debut against Scotland in their Six Nations opener after George North joined a lengthy list of high-profile absentees for the match in Cardiff. North …

Cancer survivor Christian Lealiifano shook off any lingering doubts over whether he can return to his Super Rugby best with an impressive stint in Ireland, according to Brumbies coach Dan …

The Queensland Rugby Union have fined former Wallabies great George Smith for failing to tell them of his 18-day stint in the custody of Japanese police. Smith returned to Brisbane …

James Haskell and Joe Marler have been included in the England squad that will face Italy in their Six Nations opener despite the fact both players are suspended. Wasps flanker …

Wallabies star Karmichael Hunt’s career remains in limbo after his latest drug-related case was adjourned for a further three weeks. The Queensland Reds utility back appeared briefly in Brisbane Magistrates …

Players union boss Ross Xenos has foreshadowed the possibility of the Western Force returning to a revamped Super Rugby competition in 2021. Rugby Australia axed the Force for financial reasons …

Australian Sevens star Charlotte Caslick says her champion side should be given more of the spotlight after a history-making romp through the Sydney 7s. The Olympic champions went through the …

World Rugby boss Brett Gosper has given Australia’s 2027 World Cup bid a pump up while also hinting at changes to the selection process in the future. Rugby Australia announced …

Australia have claimed their first men’s sevens World Series title since 2012, beating South Africa 29-0 in a brilliant Sydney 7s final. Australia broke the game open with two tries …

Australia will play South Africa in the men’s Sydney 7s final after cruising past Argentina 28-0. Australia is chasing its first World Series title since 2012, having finished fourth and …

Australia will play South Africa in the men’s Sydney 7s final after cruising past Argentina 28-0. The hosts were untroubled in the semi-final, exploiting yellow cards to Argentina in both …

Australia have broken a run of five losses to New Zealand, powering to a 31-0 victory in the final of the Sydney 7s. Remarkably, for the first time in women’s …

Officials are keeping an open mind in regards to the location of next year’s Sydney 7s, given Allianz Stadium’s impending rebuild. The World Rugby Sevens Series venue as well as …

A breathtaking solo effort from rugby sevens rookie Maurice Longbottom has helped Australia to a 24-12 win against New Zealand that booked a Sydney 7s semi-final berth. The visitors scored …