Rugby Union News

New Wallabies captain Michael Hooper isn’t fussed about trying to make the team his own but has stressed the level of commitment he expects from his players. Hooper on Wednesday …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has backed his new captain Michael Hooper to lead the team through to the 2019 World Cup and predicts he will be at his peak by …

Michael Hooper has been appointed Wallabies captain, with long-serving Stephen Moore stepping down from the role ahead of his international retirement at the end of the season. Already a veteran …

Michael Hooper is expected to be unveiled as the new Wallabies captain on Wednesday. The Wallabies will hold a media conference in the afternoon when it’s anticipated Hooper’s appointment will …

South Africa’s two clubs that were axed from Super Rugby have been confirmed to participate in an expanded Pro14 competition in Europe. The Cheetahs and Southern Kings will join the …

A Wallaroos squad of self-described “professional amateurs” are targeting a top four position at this month’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland, despite unflattering recent results. Australia play Ireland first …

Brumbies openside flanker Chris Alcock and Argentine halfback Tomas Cubelli are leaving the Super Rugby side, both heading overseas. Alcock, one the Brumbies’ best forwards this season, has signed with …

The Wallabies must successfully target dynamic All Blacks second rowers Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock when they attempt to turn their Bledisloe Cup fortunes around, says Rory Arnold. The formidable …

Governing body SANZAAR has defended its decision to appoint South African referee Jaco Peyper to control the Super Rugby final between the Lions and Crusaders in Johannesburg on Saturday. The …

Sonny Bill Williams’ appeal against his four-match ban that will decide his availability for the first Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies will be heard on Tuesday. The All Blacks …

Prop Allan Alaalatoa says he was pushed to new mental limits and learnt plenty about himself during a brutal Wallabies train-on squad camp. Coach Michael Cheika has been driving his …

Billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest will pour millions of dollars into the ‘Own the Force’ campaign if the Perth-based franchise survives the axe. RugbyWA and the ARU begin arbitration in …

Coach Johan Ackermann will crown his successful four-year stay at the Lions with the home final he always dreamed of when his side host the Crusaders in the Super Rugby …

Billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest and former Wallaby John Welborn have renewed calls for the ARU to facilitate a Brumbies takeover of the Rebels, saying the Western Force are simply …

The stage is set – the Crusaders will make the 11,500km trip to Johannesburg for next week’s Super Rugby final. And it’s all thanks to the Hurricanes. The Cantabrians’ traditional …

The Hurricanes have wilted in the Johannesburg sun, squandering a 22-3 lead to lose 44-29 to the Lions and force the Crusaders to travel to South Africa for the Super …

An offensively ruthless and defensively brilliant Crusaders have wrapped up their place in next week’s Super Rugby final, beating the Chiefs 27-13 in Christchurch. With their backs against the wall …

Wallabies lock Adam Coleman is confident the black cloud of uncertainty over the Western Force’s Super Rugby future will lift and they will be around for many years to come …