Rugby Union News

PREVIEW OF SUPER RUGBY ROUND-13 MATCHES (all times AEST): FRIDAY, May 19 Chiefs v Crusaders at ANZ National Stadium, Suva, 5.35pm Head to Head: Played 29 Chiefs 13 Crusaders 16 …

The Rugby Union Players’ Association insists it is seeking peace talks – not a hostile showdown – with the Australian Rugby Union in a bid to relieve anxiety levels in …

The Blues are on red-alert for a resurgent Stormers tight five when the Super Rugby sides clash in Cape Town on Saturday. The Stormers are riding high in the Africa …

Lima Sopoaga will play his first Super Rugby match in more than two months for the Highlanders when his side takes on the Western Force in Perth. The 26-year-old playmaker …

Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd has reshuffled his team for Saturday’s Super Rugby match against the Cheetahs in Wellington. Beauden Barrett will start at fullback and Otere Black at five-eighth after …

Powerhouse winger Taqele Naiyaravoro returns from injury in one of four changes to the NSW Waratahs’ starting line-up for Sunday’s Super Rugby clash with Melbourne Rebels. Wallabies halfback Nick Phipps, …

The Australian Rugby Union’s board will hold a special general meeting within seven days after the Rugby Union Players Association joined with the Victoria Rugby Union to get answers on …

Western Force back-rower Richard Hardwick says he would love to bring a bit of David Pocock magic to the table if he manages to earn a dream Wallabies call-up for …

The Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) has backed the Victorian Rugby Union’s request for a special general meeting of the Australian Rugby Union’s board, which could bring the Super Rugby …

The All Blacks will get their wish of a pre-World Cup hitout in Japan after a November 2018 Test against the Brave Blossoms was confirmed by the New Zealand rugby …

Queensland Reds coach Nick Stiles has denied that the Super Rugby club turned down the chance to sign Test halfback Will Genia for next season. News Corp reported that the …

Michael Cheika is intent on building better relationships with Australia’s Super Rugby coaches in a bid to bridge the gap on world champions New Zealand. But just don’t mention the …

Sonny Bill Williams has shaken off a concussion to be named in the Blues’ run-on side for their Super Rugby clash against the Stormers in Cape Town. The inside centre …

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has turned up the heat on the British and Irish Lions ahead of this summer’s tour, warning the expectation on them will be “massive”. …

Until the new Test rugby eligibility rules kick in, Eddie Jones says he will pick anyone who qualifies for England. World Rugby has extended the residency qualification period from three …

Melbourne Rebels captain Nic Stirzaker has taken a veiled swipe at the ARU as pressure mounts on the governing body and the players’ association to fight to keep five Australian …

Melbourne Rebels are resigned to losing Wallabies backrower Sean McMahon to Japan, with the Australian Rugby Union playing hard ball over his pay demands. The 22-year-old, who has already played …

In an incredible twist, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has raised the prospect of no Australian Super Rugby team being cut after all. Giving the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels renewed …