Rugby Union News

Andy Marinos has simple instructions to “get the game going” as he begins his new job as Rugby Australia boss. But he knows that’ll be far easier said than done. …

Rugby Australia’s new chief executive has placed the onus squarely on the Wallabies to lift their game, saying the success of the national team is critical to reviving the flagging …

Assembling a combined Wallabies and France side to face the British and Irish Lions is a left-field idea on the table as part of Rugby Australia’s (RA) offer to host …

Replacement back row forward Arno Botha scored two tries to lift the Bulls to a 26-19 extra-time victory over the visiting Sharks, securing a first South African Currie Cup title …

Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) President Marcelo Rodriguez has been appointed SANZAAR chairman for the next 12 months to replace Brent Impey, the southern hemisphere body said on Friday. Australia’s Brendan …

They’ve been written off as wooden spoon contenders in the betting markets but former Wallabies flanker Matt Hodgson says people will be pleasantly surprised by how many wins the Western …

Former All Blacks hooker James Parsons has retired from rugby on medical advice with the Auckland Blues veteran suffering lingering concussion symptoms. The 34-year-old had intended to play in New …

The head of the Six Nations is confident that the competition will go ahead as planned, despite French restrictions on travel, and said that in case of problems, options for …

England’s Eddie Jones faces a considerable dual challenge of dealing with a rash of withdrawals from his squad and a succession of coaching disruptions as he prepares his defence of …

Prop Joe Marler has withdrawn from England’s squad for the entire Six Nations rugby tournament to be with his family during the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, England lock Joe Launchbury will …

England head coach Eddie Jones admits to being embarrassed by the brilliance of Sir Dave Brailsford when talking to the cycling supremo in advance of rugby union’s Six Nations. Ex-Wallabies …

England’s exciting uncapped duo of Bristol scrumhalf Harry Randall and Wasps wing/centre Paolo Odogwu were eye-catching names among the 28-man Six Nations squad named by coach Eddie Jones. Yet the …

Western Force coach Tim Sampson has been tapping into the wisdom of his international recruits as he aims to build a title-winning game plan. The Force have added a glut …

Jake Gordon can lean on just one game of captaincy experience after taking over the leadership of a NSW Waratahs squad banking on youthful talent to offset big losses. The …

Coach Eddie Jones has been forced to self-isolate after his assistant Matt Proudfoot tested positive for COVID-19 as England’s Six Nations Championship defence suffered further disruption. It is the second …

England head coach Eddie Jones is being forced to self-isolate for 10 days after his assistant Matt Proudfoot tested positive for COVID-19. The Rugby Football Union has announced Jones is …

Star Argentinian scrumhalf Tomas Cubelli says he feels the pain of the Western Force’s past heartbreak after the Jaguares were also booted out from Super Rugby ranks. Cubelli is one …

Liam Wright has reflected on Queensland rugby’s ability to hang on to local talent and unearth “hidden gems” as they eye a Super Rugby AU title this year. The Reds …