Rugby Union News

Wallabies defensive coach Nathan Grey has backed superstar fullback Israel Folau to make a successful transition to the centres in 2016 – if that’s where he’s required to play. With …

Four-times English FA Cup winners Bolton Wanderers are in an “increasingly perilous” financial position as a buyer is sought, Trevor Birch, an adviser to the board, said on Tuesday. The …

With thousands farewelling rugby legend Jonah Lomu in a huge service at Auckland’s Eden Park on Monday, those closest to him will get a chance to say goodbye in a …

Blockbusting Crusaders winger Nemani Nadolo will take up a three-year contract with French club Montpellier following the 2016 Super Rugby season. Nadolo, 27, confirmed his third season with the Crusaders …

The Western Force lost their identity during their horror 2015 campaign, but centre Kyle Godwin is confident they’ve rediscovered themselves after a brutally honest review. The Force finished dead last …

Reece Robinson plans to pick the mind of his new NSW Waratahs teammate Israel Folau as he bids to make a successful conversion from the NRL to Super Rugby. Robinson …

Western Force centre Kyle Godwin is confident the franchise can put their horror 2015 campaign behind them after ironing out some kinks during a heart-to-heart team meeting. The Force finished …

All Blacks greats united to pay tribute to Jonah Lomu with a powerful haka on Monday as thousands of fans packed a memorial service at New Zealand rugby’s spiritual home, …

New Zealand paid tribute to All Blacks great Jonah Lomu at the spiritual home of New Zealand rugby on Monday, with thousands of fans packing a memorial service at Auckland’s …

Toulon’s Australian connection of Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and James O’Connor helped the French rugby heavyweights to a 35-9 win over Top 14 leaders Clermont. Coming into the match on …

South Auckland has paid tribute to one of its favourite sons, Jonah Lomu, who tore up local rugby fields before rising to become the sport’s first global superstar. The Aho …

An event to celebrate Jonah Lomu’s life is under way in Auckland, attended by rugby greats and the New Zealand’s Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae. Lomu, 40, died suddenly on November …

All Blacks great Dan Carter says he sought assurance about the safety of he and his family before arriving in Paris to begin a three-year stint in French club rugby. …

Pacific communities are gathering in south Auckland to pay tribute to one of their most respected sporting heroes, All Black Jonah Lomu. The Aho Faka Famili, or day of the …

Australia’s Matt Giteau wants to kick start Toulon’s Top-14 campaign against Clermont this weekend to bury the horror of losing the World Cup final to New Zealand. The Toulon five-eighth …

Interim coach Scott Bowen will usher Wallabies winger Henry Speight and fellow Super Rugby flyer Tom Kingston into Australia’s sevens team at next week’s world series opener in Dubai. Bowen …

Wallabies flyer Henry Speight is set to take his World Cup frustrations out in the Middle East next week when he’s handed his Australian international sevens debut. Speight is expected …

Cross-code warrior Brad Thorn hasn’t ruled out strapping on the boots for the Queensland Reds next season, saying he still has the “urge” to play again. Thorn, 40, has joined …