Rugby Union News

The Brumbies have signed veteran openside flanker Chris Alcock for the 2017 Super Rugby season to help fill the hole left by David Pocock. The 28-year-old Alcock has had seven …

Drew Mitchell’s involvement in Australia’s Rugby Championship clash with South Africa hinges on his ability to complete a gruelling day of training on Tuesday. The veteran winger has not played …

Sir Gordon Tietjens is stepping down after 23 years as New Zealand men’s rugby sevens coach. In the wake of his team’s quarter-final exit at the Rio Olympics, Tietjens says …

The Wallabies might be in a rut but it is folly to expect a side filled with “world class” players to be struggling for much longer, Springboks assistant coach Mzwandile …

Australia’s attempt to impose themselves with physical aggression in the second Bledisloe Cup match in Wellington was a sign of “weakness” and a team not concentrating on their rugby, according …

David Pocock insists vice-captain Michael Hooper’s Wallabies output is underrated as coach Michael Cheika mulls over the future of his ‘Pooper’ back-row ahead of Saturday’s clash with South Africa. Initially …

Kyle Godwin is jostling for a possible Wallabies debut in the Rugby Championship clash with South Africa on Saturday. With five-eighth Quade Cooper and new inside centre Bernard Foley expected …

David Pocock insists there is still value in his Wallabies back-row partnership with Michael Hooper despite mounting calls for coach Michael Cheika to pick a more traditional No.8. The ‘Pooper’ …

After travelling to the Rio Olympics with the Australian rugby sevens squad, winger Henry Speight has been included in a 33-man Wallabies’ squad for upcoming Tests against South Africa and …

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has put his hand up to succeed Steve Hansen as head coach of the world champions. Hansen, who coached the All Blacks to a …

Ireland have bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup alongside France, Italy and South Africa. The four unions involved submitted their bids ahead of Thursday’s deadline, World Rugby has …

The bitter Bledisloe Cup fallout is merely a symptom of a rivalry that, while one-sided, still matters deeply to both countries, according to All Blacks star Israel Dagg. Trans-Tasman tensions …

The Wallabies still have faith in Stephen Moore as skipper despite him coming under fire for his icy relationship with referees, Israel Folau says. Moore’s leadership and on-field contribution have …

The inaugural Brisbane Global Tens has received a shot of credibility with international stars Israel Folau and Israel Dagg signing on as playing ambassadors. Their commitment is an early sign …

The Wallaroos have named 13 uncapped players in their 26-strong squad for the three-Test rugby union tour of New Zealand. Aiming to build off the success of the gold medal-winning …

South Africa captain Adriaan Strauss has announced he will quit international rugby at the end of the 2016 season. The Springbok hooker took over the captaincy of the side this …

Wallabies veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper will return to France this week and take no further part in Australia’s Rugby Championship campaign. Ashley-Cooper was one of four Europe-based players called up for …

Former Wallaby Greg Martin has launched a blistering attack on the Queensland Reds over the reported acquisition of NRL player Lachlan Maranta. On the same day the Super Rugby franchise …