Rugby Union News

Loose forward Brad Shields will lead the Hurricanes for the first time in Friday’s Super Rugby clash against the Brumbies in Napier. Shields has earned the captaincy in his 76th …

The Brumbies have welcomed back experienced hooker Josh Mann-Rea for their daunting Super Rugby assignment against the Hurricanes in Napier on Friday. Mann-Rea, 36, has recovered earlier than expected from …

Rob Horne will return for the NSW Waratahs’ crucial Super Rugby clash against the Southern Kings in Sydney, allowing Israel Folau to shift to fullback. Horne withdrew late from their …

He’s the second oldest player on the Brumbies’ Super Rugby list, but that doesn’t mean Wallabies flanker Scott Fardy can’t be taught new tricks. The 32-year-old Fardy has almost 40 …

Brumbies flanker Scott Fardy says the disappointing handling of the Super Rugby competition has come as no surprise but hopes the “faceless men in suits” at SANZAAR learn from the …

The Brumbies are focusing on a smarter defensive performance against the Hurricanes as they try to stop New Zealand’s Super Rugby domination of Australian teams. Australian sides are winless in …

The Melbourne Rebels are calling for a swift resolution to Super Rugby’s season-long saga after blowing the Australian conference open with a shock win over the Brumbies. Apart from sending …

Australia started finals day at the Singapore Sevens with a bang but faded to finish fourth as Canada stormed to their first-ever title win. After topping their pool with three …

Melbourne Rebels back-rower Lopeti Timani has been suspended for four weeks by the SANZAAR judiciary for a knee to the head of Brumbies lock Rory Arnold. The flanker was cited …

Melbourne forward Lopeti Timani has been cited by the SANZAAR judiciary for allegedly kicking Rory Arnold in the Rebels’ Super Rugby win over the Brumbies. Flanker Timani was given a …

The Melbourne Rebels are calling for a swift resolution to Super Rugby’s season-long saga after blowing the Australian conference open with a shock win over the Brumbies. Apart from sending …

Five-eighth Handre Pollard kicked the Bulls to a 26-13 win over the Jaguares at Loftus Versfeld, ending a three-game losing streak for the South African Super Rugby team. Springbok Pollard …

The Chiefs have managed one of the great Super Rugby escape acts, beating the Cheetahs 41-27 in Bloemfontein to rediscover their winning touch. Down 24-0 after 21 minutes, the visitors …

Flanker Jaco Kriel scored a controversial try just before halftime to lead the Lions to a 29-16 bonus-point victory over the previously unbeaten Stormers in their Super Rugby clash at …

Reds coach Nick Stiles described young hooker Alex Mafi as the most nervous player he had seen before a run-on debut, but feels his performance shows he can become a …

Melbourne Rebels coach Tony McGahan praised his side’s ability to remain focused on their on-field performance in trying circumstances, after recording their first victory of the season. Winless after seven …

The Melbourne Rebels have recorded their first win of the Super Rugby season with a heart-stopping 19-17 home victory over the Brumbies. The Brumbies led on Saturday night for most …

The Hurricanes have finished with a well-timed flourish to beat the Blues 28-24 in a helter-skelter Super Rugby match at Eden Park. An unlikely brace of tries to lock Mark …