The Springboks’ big-name sevens convert, Francois Hougaard, has no doubt Quade Cooper can gain Olympics selection despite limited exposure to rugby’s frenetic shortened game. Unlike Cooper, who only has two …
The inaugural Sydney Sevens tournament has kicked off at Allianz Stadium with defending world series champions Fiji flexing their muscles against Samoa. The Flying Fijians scored five tries in a …
South Africa-born flanker CJ Stander will make his Test debut in Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales, with Sean O’Brien and Rob Kearney taking Ireland’s injury toll to nine …
Australian coach Andy Friend has stressed throwing Quade Cooper into the sevens’ deep end would have disrespected his regular campaigners and sacrificed Sydney 7s success. In his first tournament in …
Speedy outside back Kotaro Matsushima will join the Melbourne Rebels for the 2016 Super Rugby season, continuing their tradition of signing Japanese internationals. The 22-year-old, who represented Japan at last …
They’re not playing for the big silverware and there are no household names among them, but Australia’s classy, yet unheralded, women’s sevens rugby team will capture the imagination and plenty …
Jarryd Hayne is expecting the Fijian rugby sevens team to make a strong push for the nation’s first Olympic medal in Rio. The San Francisco 49er, who represented Fiji in …
Australia’s rugby sevens coach says he’s safeguarded Quade Cooper’s body and his own team’s Sydney 7s hopes by controversially overlooking the Wallabies showman. Andy Friend has resolutely defended his surprise …
A mob of Wallabies might be missing, but Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham still expects plenty of bite in Saturday’s pre-season trial against the NSW Waratahs. Both sides have rested most …
Jarryd Hayne has surprised the Fiji rugby sevens team with a guest appearance at the launch of a new bar in Sydney. The San Francisco 49er, who represented the nation …
Captain Tim Mikkelson is wary of the threat posed to his All Blacks Sevens side by hosts Australia on the first day of the world series tournament in Sydney. Fresh …
He was once the ultimate Pom-basher but Eddie Jones says he’ll feel pride when his England side run out for the first time against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday evening …
France is banking on the talent of tomorrow to heal the rugby scars of the recent past. Under new coach Guy Noves, France head into their Six Nations opener at …
The first Six Nations after a Rugby World Cup is usually a time for experimentation, with teams throwing in some fresh faces in a nod to the future. England and …
The Chiefs have signed an experienced Japan international prop to replace injured All Black Nepo Laulala. Tighthead specialist Hiroshi Yamashita, 30, has agreed to play this season for the 2012 …
Don’t tell Australia’s regular rugby sevens game-breaker that bringing Quade Cooper halfway around the world to watch this weekend’s Sydney world series tournament is a waste of time. Cooper is …
Scotland have recalled flanker John Barclay for their opening Six Nations championship game against England at Murrayfield on Saturday. Blindside Barclay, who did not feature at last year’s World Cup …
An Italy team depleted by injuries will roll out four uncapped players against France in the Six Nations opener on Saturday. Mogliano back David Odiete, Padova wing Mattia Bellini, Zebre …
