Rugby Union News

Four tries in each half have set up the Crusaders for a 57-24 win over the Kings in their fourth-round Super Rugby match in Christchurch. The Kings initially looked sharp …

Melbourne Rebels skipper Sean McMahon lauded his Super Rugby team’s rock solid defence as they rolled the Sunwolves for a 35-9 win in Tokyo. The Rebels made it three wins …

Eddie Jones believes Warren Gatland is the man to lead the 2017 British and Irish Lions’ tour to New Zealand – even though it is England’s head coach who stands …

Halfback Nick Phipps has accused the NSW Waratahs of believing their own hype as Super Rugby’s fallen champions face up to another sobering early-season reality check. Phipps says the Waratahs …

Sharks flyhalf Joe Pietersen missed a simple kick in front of the posts after the hooter had sounded as they were held to a 16-16 draw by the Bulls in …

The Highlanders have resisted a late fightback to heap more pain on the NSW Waratahs in a Super Rugby thriller between the 2014 and 2015 champions. After ending NSW’s title …

The Hurricanes stormed back from a stuttering first half to overrun the Western Force 41-6 in Palmerston North on Friday. Backing up from last week’s 23-19 win over the Blues, …

The Hurricanes stormed back from a stuttering first half to overrun the Western Force 41-6 in Palmerston North on Friday. Backing up from last week’s 23-19 win over the Blues, …

While the Melbourne Rebels are thrilled to have skipper Nic Stirzaker back in their squad for their historic Super Rugby match against Japanese franchise the Sunwolves, the return of veteran …

Queensland Reds stand-in skipper Rob Simmons says the battling Super Rugby franchise must put in a performance their fans can be proud of when they return to Suncorp Stadium for …

Since their last Six Nations Grand Slam 13 years ago, The English have twice played for the sweep and twice come a cropper. They were routed in Dublin in 2011, …

Rory Best has won his fitness battle to captain Ireland in Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Scotland. The hooker has overcome a calf niggle in time for the final Six …

England have named Joe Marler on the bench for Saturday’s Six Nations rugby showdown with France in Paris after making two changes to their starting line-up. Mako Vunipola is preferred …

NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson is proposing a reciprocal arrangement between Super Rugby and English Premiership clubs in a bid to retain more of Australia’s elite players. Gibson on Thursday …

Melbourne Rebels skipper Nic Stirzaker is set to make his first Super Rugby appearance of the year after being named on the bench for their historic clash with the Sunwolves …

After a fortnight of stewing, the NSW Waratahs are bent on stamping their authority on the Super Rugby season in Friday night’s bumper showdown with the benchmark Highlanders. The 2014 …

Melbourne Rebels skipper Nic Stirzaker is set to make his first Super Rugby appearance of the year after being named on the bench for their clash with the Sunwolves in …

Ben Daley’s latest long-term injury is not a career-ender, according to Queensland Reds interim co-coach Matt O’Connor. Having just recovered from off-season shoulder surgery, Daley is set to miss the …