Rugby Union News

Michael Cheika says he’s surprised Wallabies vice-captain Rob Horne has effectively ruled himself out of the 2019 Rugby World Cup by signing a three-year contract in England. But Cheika is …

Melbourne back Tom English is ready to shift from the wing to the centres to accommodate cross-code star Marika Koroibete’s arrival at the Super Rugby club. English played the final …

James Slipper admits it will be “surreal” bossing around Wallabies skipper Stephen Moore and legend George Smith as Queensland Reds captain. Slipper was on Thursday confirmed as Reds skipper for …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is keeping an open mind on plans for a rugby union State of Origin but says it won’t work if it’s just a direct copy of …

Michael Cheika reckons the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens has finally given Australian rugby the pre-season focal point it has always needed. At a time when rugby is usually drowned out …

The Australian security consultant charged after the discovery of a listening device at the All Blacks’ hotel in Sydney has reportedly denied any involvement in its placement. Adrian Gard, a …

Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards has described Eddie Jones as “great for rugby” ahead of the Six Nations Nations showdown with England in Cardiff. On Saturday Wales can stop reigning …

England have cleared Tom Wood to participate in Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Wales – but the veteran flanker is not assured of a starting place. Wood sustained a shoulder …

England face the prospect of fielding a rookie back-row against a feared all-Lions Wales trio with Tom Wood in doubt for Saturday’s Six Nations rugby trip to Cardiff due to …

Former NRL star Ben Te’o has grabbed attention in Britain by disclosing a plan to go backpacking in North Korea with England rugby teammate Johnny May. Te’o has been discussing …

Ex-NRL star Ben Te’o is warming to his role as a super-sub for Eddie Jones’ England rugby team. Fresh from a destructive, match-winning role in Saturday’s 19-16 victory over France, …

He’s glad to be home for it but Drew Mitchell doesn’t see a bright future for the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens. The Wallabies winger is excited about playing for French …

Brumbies Super Rugby centre Andrew Smith has backed the side’s inexperienced halfbacks to fill the hole left by a potentially season-ending injury to Argentine international Tomas Cubelli. With Cubelli set …

Escaping the “bubble” of Australian sport could be the best thing for ex-NRL star Ben Barba, according to his new Toulon teammate Drew Mitchell. Barba will link up with the …

Australian rugby figures have paid tribute to South African World Cup winner Joost van der Westhuizen, who has died at the age of 45. Van der Westhuizen, who was diagnosed …

Drew Mitchell has confirmed he is seeking a return to Super Rugby and admits he could be tempted to join the Brumbies. The former NSW Waratahs winger’s contract with French …

Joost van der Westhuizen was a giant of South African rugby and one of the best halfbacks of all time. His death at 45 from motor neurone disease seems particularly …

Melbourne coach Tony McGahan has vowed to adopt a more expansive attacking approach to make use of potentially the most destructive wing pairing in the Super Rugby competition. With NRL …