Rugby Union News

New Zealand giant Jonah Lomu revolutionized rugby with his steamroller runs, the sport’s leaders and legends have said in reaction to his sudden death at the age of 40. The …

New NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson wants Wallaby backs Bernard Foley, Kurtley Beale and Rob Horne to establish themselves among the leaders of his new-look Super Rugby team. Gibson, who …

The sudden death of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu, the player widely regarded as rugby’s first superstar, has been met with shock and sadness. The 63-Test All Black, who had …

It was a surprise gesture from Jonah Lomu and it meant the world to Ben Tune. Former Wallabies winger Tune, who played in a golden era for Australia – including …

Wallabies greats Tim Horan and George Gregan have paid tribute to All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu who died aged 40 on Wednesday. NZ Rugby chief executive Steve Tew confirmed the …

TWITTER REACTION TO LOMU’S DEATH “Our thoughts are with the @JONAHTALILOMU family tonight. A very special person. @AllBlacks,” former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick. “The King! The game changer! A …

Jonah Lomu transcended the sport of rugby union like no other player. The on-field deeds of Lomu, who died aged 40, captured the imagination of fans in all corners of …

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the death of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu at the age of 40. Lomu died unexpectedly in the early hours of Wednesday, NZ Rugby chief …

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is expected to announce his retirement from rugby in Wellington on Thursday. New Zealand Rugby announced the veteran flanker will attend a press conference just …

The odds on Eddie Jones becoming the next England head coach continue to tumble, but the Stormers are adamant their new boss will remain in Cape Town. The Rugby Football …

Eddie Jones, the former Australia and Japan rugby coach, has emerged as the hot favourite to take over the vacant England job after one British bookmaker stopped taking bets after …

Lima Sopoaga has shown his intent to be the man to replace Dan Carter as All Blacks five-eighth by extending his New Zealand Rugby contract. Sopoaga announced on Tuesday he …

Michael Cheika has ruled out any interest in the England coaching role and said he’s fully committed to the Wallabies. The news is a blow to the Rugby Football Union, …

In a huge blow for Australian rugby, Wallabies playmaker Matt Toomua will head to Europe in his prime after signing a three-year deal with Leicester starting from mid-2016. It was …

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of Australia international Matt Toomua for next season. The 25-year-old was part of the Australia squad that reached the World Cup final last month. …

Australia’s men will be genuine gold medal contenders when rugby sevens makes its Olympic debut in Rio after qualifying on Sunday in emphatic style. The Thunderbolts lived up to their …

Australia have qualified to contest the inaugural men’s rugby sevens gold medal at next year’s Olympic Games. The Thunderbolts showed they would be a genuine gold medal contender by sweeping …

Australia will meet surprise-packets Tonga for a spot at the Rio Olympic Games after continuing their domination of the Oceania qualifying tournament in Auckland. The Thunderbolts will start raging hot …