Rugby Union News

Eddie Jones and England have been shortlisted for awards by World Rugby following an outstanding start to the Australian’s Twickenham reign. Jones has been nominated for coach of the year …

The All Blacks’ locking stocks have been further depleted for the Test against Ireland in Chicago after Luke Romano was ruled out for personal reasons. Romano will fly home to …

In the wake of another broadside about the Wallabies’ perceived scrum frailties, Michael Cheika went to his tight five with a message: silence your critics. And loosehead prop Scott Sio …

Dane Haylett-Petty has put his hand up to take over the Wallabies fullback role, declaring it his best fit, as coach Michael Cheika looks to get the most out of …

The Wallabies will be without star halfback Will Genia for their Spring Tour opener against Wales this weekend, after he was denied a release from French club Stade Francais. Australia …

England rugby coach Eddie Jones has turned to Australian rugby league to brush up his team’s defence and he expects it will make a big difference. Jones has added Melbourne …

Eddie Jones has warned star five eighth George Ford’s England career will be over if accepts any approach from big-spending French club Toulon. Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal is reported to …

Versatile back Pat Lambie will captain South Africa against the Barbarians at Wembley on Saturday, an audition for the role on a regular basis when Adriaan Strauss retires at the …

Eddie Jones is hopeful that back-rower Courtney Lawes will recover from his knee injury in time to start England’s clash with South Africa on Saturday week. Lawes was a late …

Wales rugby captain Sam Warburton is out of this weekend’s Test against Australia in Cardiff as he continues to recover from a neck injury. Justin Tipuric is set take back-rower …

Israel Folau’s best position is fullback, according to Michael Cheika but the Wallabies coach is seriously mulling over a move which would have the misfiring weapon line up against Wales …

The Wallabies have been urged to dream big by coach Michael Cheika as they chase a challenging grand slam quest in a bid to end a horror year on a …

0500 Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has rejoined the team in London ahead of their Spring Tour, a week after having shoulder surgery. The cagey mentor – a tough-as-nails No.8 in …

Assistant coach Shaun Edwards has urged Wales to improve their ranking to avoid a tough Rugby World Cup draw. Skipper Sam Warburton has been ruled out of Wales’ opening autumn …

Stephen Larkham admits a desire to become the next Wallabies coach – but just not at the moment. Larkham’s grooming as a future Wallabies coach took another major step on …

Controversial rugby union recruit Marika Koroibete says he doesn’t expect to play a Test on the Wallabies’ spring tour but is still keen to impress his new coaches. The rugby …

Forget the grand slam, let’s start with the dream double. That’s the opinion of Wallabies star Michael Hooper, who will be part of a 32-man squad bound for London on …

Wallabies star Michael Hooper has joined an exclusive group to claim the prestigious John Eales medal for the second time. The 24-year-old flanker easily scooped up the players’ player honour …