Rugby Union News

NSW Waratahs assistant coach Chris Malone says the unusual conditions in Dunedin will suit his side’s style of play, as they seek to end Australia’s recent hideous Super Rugby record …

Brumbies flanker Scott Fardy knows the Jaguares will pounce if given a chance, as he urged his side not to rest on their laurels during the second leg of a …

Loose-forward Warren Whiteley was named South Africa captain on Tuesday as beleaguered coach Allister Coetzee announced his squad for the three-test home series against France in June. Whiteley takes over …

Melbourne are doing all they can to stop Wallabies flanker Sean McMahon leaving for Japan but another rival for his signature looms closer to home. McMahon will make a call …

Wallabies flanker Sean McMahon will make a call on his playing future in the next few weeks with the Queensland Reds in the mix if the Melbourne Rebels are axed …

Western Force veteran Matt Hodgson has revealed some of his teammates have been left mentally shot by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the franchise’s future, and says the situation is also …

George Smith admits it feels “strange” that the Queensland Reds are still in Super Rugby finals contention despite a 3-8 win-loss record. But the Wallabies great isn’t complaining, instead urging …

Kurtley Beale should discover on Wednesday whether he will be fit for Saturday’s English Premiership final. Wasps have sent the Australia fullback for a precautionary scan on his hamstring strain …

Departing Western Force winger Luke Morahan has urged his teammates not to follow him overseas, saying he can see a bright future for rugby in Western Australia. Either the Force …

Israel Folau is urging teammates to continue trusting their attacking instincts when the NSW Waratahs cross the Tasman to keep their Super Rugby season alive. The Waratahs face the Highlanders …

Wallabies great George Smith says he will never turn his back on a Test recall if coach Michael Cheika comes knocking. But the 36-year-old, who last year said he no …

Australia have placed sixth at the end of a disappointing men’s rugby sevens world series after failing to bounce back from their quarter-final exit at last year’s Rio Olympics. Australia …

Wellington has lost the New Zealand leg of the rugby sevens world series, with Hamilton confirmed as host for the next two years. Once one of the most popular events …

England No.8 Billy Vunipola has withdrawn from the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand with a shoulder injury. England’s James Haskell will join the squad next Sunday following …

England back-rower Billy Vunipola has withdrawn from the forthcoming British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand with a shoulder injury. England’s James Haskell will join the squad next Sunday …

The Australian Men’s Sevens team have finished the 2016/17 sevens series in sixth place, following the final leg in London. Australia were defeated by the USA in their Cup quarter-final …

Michael Cheika may need to resort to Plan C for the Wallabies’ season-opening Test against Fiji after midfield stars Kurtley Beale and Reece Hodge both suffered weekend setbacks. Beale limped …

Melbourne Rebels coach Tony McGahan conceded his depleted troops were powerless to stop superstar trio Israel Folau, Bernard Foley and Michael Hooper as the NSW Waratahs kept their Super Rugby …