Rugby Union News

New Zealand supporters at Twickenham leapt up in joy and relief as the All Blacks hung on for tight victory over South Africa in their World Cup semi-final. The atmosphere …

Dan Carter anchored New Zealand to a 20-18 victory over South Africa to reach the World Cup final at the end of a bruising clash at Twickenham on Saturday. With …

Move over, soccer. For once, there’s another sport grabbing the public’s attention in Argentina. Rugby has gained a brief foothold in the soccer-mad south American country with its national side, …

David Pocock and Israel Folau have cleared their final fitness hurdle, completing the Wallabies’ captain’s run training session to confirm their places for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final with Argentina. The …

As the Argentinian backline strengthened further with the return of Marcelo Bosch, the Wallabies conceded they can never drop their guard against a team with a dedication for all-out attack. …

Wearing the scars of another bruising training session, Adam Ashley-Cooper didn’t need to explain the intensity the Wallabies would bring to their Rugby World Cup semi-final; his face said it …

Israel Folau has been backed to overcome his high ball yips and propel Australia into a World Cup final by back-three partner Drew Mitchell. The high ball, and mid-field bombs …

Sonny Bill Williams is looking to give away two tickets to the Rugby World Cup semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa to a Syrian refugee. Williams posted a message …

Diego Maradona made a promise to the Argentinian rugby team as they all danced in the dressing room celebrating a group-stage win, saying he’d be back to watch them in …

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has predicted a “brutal” Test match when the All Blacks face South Africa in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final at Twickenham. McCaw’s men go into …

Juan Martin Hernandez has warned Argentina to be on guard to face “one of the best players in rugby history” in Matt Giteau. Hernandez will go face-to-face with former Toulon …

2-AUSTRALIA v 4-ARGENTINA AT TWICKENHAM, LONDON, 4PM SUNDAY (0300 MONDAY AEDT) Head to head: Played 24, Australia won 18, Argentina won 5, drawn 1 RUGBY WORLD CUP MEETINGS 1991: Australia …

The return of world class duo David Pocock and Israel Folau has given the Wallabies the ultimate boost ahead of Sunday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina. But teammates have cautioned …

New Zealand’s Ma’a Nonu expects a “massive” centre match-up against South Africa when the old rivals meet in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final at Twickenham. Both sides have veteran campaigners to …

The Springboks have billed Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against New Zealand as the game of their lives, adding another chapter to the tumultuous history between the two rugby superpowers. At …

The Wallabies have been given the ultimate boost ahead of Sunday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with superstar duo David Pocock and Israel Folau named in the starting line-up. The …

His rise through the ranks of Australian rugby was so rapid it has caught many by surprise, and Michael Hooper can write himself into Wallabies folklore in the next fortnight. …

Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara earned the rugby nom de guerre ‘fuser’ because of his fierce tackling and Argentina’s World Cup team are keeping up his revolutionary style, though their nicknames are …