Rugby Union News

Theoretically, selecting an early-season squad as large as 41 should be a doddle. Not so for All Blacks coach Steve Hansen, who must consider a swag of in-form aspirants alongside …

An injury-hit Chiefs have rejigged their backline and forward pack for Saturday’s sudden-death qualifying final against the Highlanders in Dunedin. Andrew Horrell’s experience means he has been named at five-eighth, …

Aaron Smith says the return of co-captain Nasi Manu is just what the Highlanders needed heading into the pressure cooker of their Super Rugby qualifying final against the Chiefs. Manu …

Gold Coast centre James Roberts’ outstanding run of form has the Warriors on high alert ahead of the clubs’ NRL clash in Robina. The speedster grabbed two more tries in …

Star flanker David Pocock is on track to play in the Brumbies’ Super Rugby qualifying final against the Stormers in Cape Town, but a question mark lingers over fellow Wallaby …

Rugby star Jerry Collins’ lasting impact on his community, opponents and the game have been honoured at a funeral service for the former All Black. Current and past All Blacks …

The Highlanders possess an intoxicating mix of flamboyance and fellowship, making them the most dangerous of qualifying final opponents, according to Chiefs Super Rugby skipper Liam Messam. A fast-paced affair …

Departing NSW Waratahs halfback Brendan McKibbin has indicated he would accept any opportunity to play Test rugby for Scotland, the land of his birth. McKibbin, 29, will head to Britain …

Departing NSW Waratahs halfback Brendan McKibbin has indicated he would accept any opportunity to play Test rugby for Scotland, the land of his birth. McKibbin, 29, will head to Britain …

Boosted by the retention of Sam Cane, the Chiefs say they’re embracing the step up to knockout rugby in an all-New Zealand match against the Highlanders. The qualifying final in …

If Wallabies five-eighth Quade Cooper follows through on his move to French club Toulon, he’ll be in good company after the European champions signed a trio of internationals. Already with …

The three-month-old daughter of former New Zealand international Jerry Collins remains in a stable but “worrying” condition, the Beziers public prosecutor says. Collins, 34, and his wife Alana Madill died …

NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika wants to get his team’s lineout working better as he waits to see who they will face in their home semi-final. The defending champions secured …

The Brumbies may have the toughest task of the Super Rugby qualifiers, but rival coach Michael Cheika predicts they’ll do well against South African conference winners the Stormers. The Brumbies …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says Quade Cooper wants to stay in Australian rugby. Wallabies and Queensland Reds playmaker Cooper has been linked with French club giants Toulon after this year’s …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says Quade Cooper has given a clear impression that he wants to stay in Australian rugby with his input into the national team program. Wallabies and …

The United States will defend their Olympic rugby crown next year after defeating Canada 21-5 on Sunday to seal their tickets to Rio de Janeiro, where the sport is returning …

Former NRL star Karmichael Hunt is among five uncapped players named by Wallabies coach Michael Cheika in a 22-man preliminary train-on squad for the opening round of the Rugby Championship. …