Rugby Union News

Western Force coach Michael Foley is confident his team are on the verge of turning their season around, but he knows they’ll need more than a man in a banana …

It might not have been pretty, but skipper James Parsons believes the Blues’ win over the Jaguares provided a solid dress rehearsal for facing Super Rugby’s hottest side. The Blues …

Coach Andy Friend has revealed he is yet to settle on more than half his Olympic squad as former Wallabies flyer Nick Cummins prepares to showcase his claims for the …

David Pocock has apologised for the neck hold on Chiefs No.8 Michael Leitch which earned the Brumbies flanker a two-match Super Rugby suspension. Pocock was cited for foul play on …

Dominic Bird can’t wait to make his Super Rugby debut for the Chiefs against their arch rivals the Blues in Hamilton on Friday. The 24-year-old lock left the Crusaders at …

NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson is concerned Eddie Jones might have inadvertently robbed a generation of Australian rugby players of their attacking instincts during his five years in charge of …

It’s not as if the Chiefs needed help but they’re getting it anyway with All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick returning for their home Super Rugby clash with neighbours the Blues …

The Highlanders must get out of the blocks faster after last week’s slow start if they want to break a 10-year Super Rugby losing streak against Queensland in Brisbane on …

When he’s not throwing his weight around for the NSW Waratahs, Paddy Ryan is opening his arms to teammates in need of a hug. Or at least lending a sympathetic …

Argentina will take their Rugby Championship ‘home’ fixture against Australia this year not to Buenos Aires, Mendoza or Rosario – but to London. England rugby’s governing body the RFU made …

Brumbies superstar David Pocock will miss two crucial Super Rugby matches after pleading guilty to a neck grab. The flanker on Tuesday accepted a three-week suspension for grasping Chiefs No.8 …

The NSW Waratahs defiantly maintain they can “absolutely” still win the 2016 Super Rugby title – even if they slump further down the ladder with another setback against the Brumbies. …

Six-point tries and some fundamental rule changes will operate on a trial basis in New Zealand domestic rugby this year. New laws aimed at making the game safer, simpler and …

The Super Rugby season is over for injured Highlanders prop Brendon Edmonds. The 25-year-old New Zealand Maori loosehead ruptured ligaments in his left knee before the first break in play …

Canterbury five-eighth Josh Reynolds says an incident in which he grabbed Canberra playmaker Aidan Sezer’s backside during Monday night’s NRL clash was merely a joke. Reynolds attracted attention when footage …

Sonny Bill Williams is reportedly close to returning to French rugby club Toulon for part of the 2016-17 season. Williams’ long-time manager Khoder Nasser met with Toulon’s boss Mourad Boudjellal …

The Hurricanes hope vigilance from match officials, and a little footwork, can help them avoid injury from the Jaguares’ contentious low-tackling style. The Argentina Super Rugby team’s apparent defensive method …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is keeping at arms length from growing concern about the standard of Australian Super Rugby and unflattering comparisons with New Zealand teams. After six rounds, only …