Rugby Union News

The Highlanders have dished out a low blow to the Brumbies ahead of their Super Rugby clash in Canberra this weekend, as their campaign veers towards must-win territory. Highlanders head …

Former Wallaby Peter Kimlin has denied he was one of six Grenoble players arrested in France following a rape allegation. “I’m finally home after a long day helping the police …

Former Wallaby Peter Kimlin is one of six Grenoble players to be arrested in France following a rape allegation. The ex-Brumbies forward, along with New Zealand pair Rory Grice and …

Flanker Matt Todd has signed on to remain with the All Blacks and Crusaders until the end of 2018. Todd, 28, has played eight matches for the All Blacks since …

Western Force coach Dave Wessels says the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of the franchise is hindering his chances of recruiting star players for next year. The Force is no …

Daryl Gibson believes the NSW Waratahs will profit from Israel Folau’s 14-game stint in the centres after ending the “experiment” for the greater good of his fallen Super Rugby champions. …

Veteran Test prop Wyatt Crockett will step in for the rested Joe Moody when the Crusaders take on the Western Force in Christchurch on Friday. The 34-year-old loosehead has come …

The Melbourne Rebels hope their brutal start to the Super Rugby season has put them in good stead for their first derby clash against NSW on Friday night. The Rebels …

Western Force veteran Matt Hodgson is ready and raring to return to Super Rugby action, but says he’ll wait until the club’s next bye before deciding on his future. Hodgson …

Bernard Foley has been named to make his long-awaited return while Israel Folau reverts to fullback for the NSW Waratahs’ Super Rugby crunch match with the Melbourne Rebels on Friday …

World Cup-winning former Wallabies prop Tony Daly has revealed the childhood sexual abuse that ‘robbed me of my innocence and normal life’. The revelations came in an interview published in …

England coach Eddie Jones has a novel solution to the question of who should captain the British and Irish Lions on their tour of New Zealand this year – make …

Quade Cooper will miss three Super Rugby matches after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle against the Lions. The Queensland Reds five-eighth was red carded in the 47th minute …

Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) president Dean Mumm is disappointed at the lack of player input into any potential removal of an Australian Super Rugby franchise. The NSW Waratahs and …

The NSW Waratahs will field a new-look line-up on Friday night as they venture to Melbourne with a genuine desperation to save their Super Rugby season. Coach Daryl Gibson won’t …

There was no evidence Wales winger George North was bitten in the latter stages of their controversial 20-18 Six Nations defeat by France on Saturday, the citing commissioner has said. …

A baptism of fire awaits Queensland Reds replacement prop Markus Vanzati in Sunday’s Super Rugby clash with the Jaguares in Buenos Aires. But injured skipper James Slipper reckons it is …

Eddie Jones says he expects Dylan Hartley to continue leading England despite persistent calls for his demotion. Hartley has been at the helm for successive Six Nations title conquests but …