Rugby Union News

Lock Josh Bekhuis will bring up 100 Super Rugby appearances when he runs out against the Queensland Reds, and the milestone will be the sweeter if the Blues can end …

The Queensland Reds have named an unchanged side for Saturday night’s Super Rugby clash against the Blues at Suncorp Stadium. The only change made to the squad that fell narrowly …

New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew is threatening to break away from rugby’s future tour program if the urgent need for a global season isn’t addressed. Tew is running out …

England prop Joe Marler has been cleared to play France in the Six Nations on Saturday after escaping sanctions for striking and verbal abuse. A disciplinary committee on Wednesday found …

Whether it’s as water boy or nutritionist, All Blacks star Nehe Milner-Skudder is prepared to do what it takes to help the Hurricanes get across the line in Super Rugby. …

Hurricanes captain Dane Coles hopes emotion won’t get the better of him when he plays his first game since the Rugby World Cup final. Coles will finally run out as …

Accomplished coach Wayne Smith has committed to the All Blacks for two more years. Former All Blacks five-eighth Smith, whose coaching relationship with the national team stretches back to 1998, …

Co-captain Shane Christie makes his return in one of four changes to the Highlanders’ starting 15 for the Super Rugby clash with the NSW Waratahs. The quartet dropping out from …

David Pocock hopes a year away from Australian rugby will ultimately extend his illustrious career until at least the 2019 World Cup. But what he’ll do in that time is …

New England safety Nate Ebner has been given leave by the NFL franchise to chase his dream of playing rugby sevens at the Olympics. The Patriots announced on Tuesday (Wednesday) …

The NSW Waratahs welcome back veteran No.8 Wycliff Palu as they brace for a torrid breakdown battle with the Super Rugby champions on Friday night. Palu replaces young back-rower Jed …

The Hurricanes must get used to life without game-breaking All Blacks winger Nehe Milner-Skudder, who has been ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby season. New Zealand’s breakthrough …

Superstar Wallabies flanker David Pocock has re-signed with the Australian Rugby Union and Brumbies for three years, but will take a sabbatical from the game in 2017. The 27-year-old will …

The NSW Waratahs won’t stand in Kurtley Beale’s way as odds firm on the Wallabies’ star backline utility packing his bags for Europe at season’s end. Beale is weighing up …

Former Fijian centre Seru Rabeni, renowned for his bruising tackles and powerful running, has died at the age of 37, local media reported on Tuesday. The Fiji Broadcasting Corporation said …

England loosehead prop Joe Marler has been cited for allegedly striking Wales prop Rob Evans during the Six Nations match at Twickenham on Saturday. Marler is also under investigation for …

The NSW Waratahs plan to use attacking trump Israel Folau as a defensive weapon in Friday night’s Super Rugby crunch match with the Highlanders in Sydney. The Highlanders return to …

Wallabies five eighth Bernard Foley has been ruled out of the NSW Waratahs’ Super Rugby showdown with defending champions the Highlanders on Friday night. Foley had been rated a 50-50 …