Rugby Union News

The Brumbies have sprung a surprise by benching Wallabies halfback Nic White for their Super Rugby clash with the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday. White’s spot has gone to his backup …

Bernard Foley has no burnout fears despite securing a flexible contract with the Australian Rugby Union that allows the Wallabies playmaker two seasons in Japan while also carrying on with …

Blues coach John Kirwan says Super Rugby franchises are playing by the rules when it comes to concussion testing, but those rules lack consistency. The Blues are preparing for this …

Wallabies five-eighth Bernard Foley has re-committed to Australian rugby for a further three years after securing a “flexible” contract extension that allows him to also play two seasons in Japan. …

Wallabies five-eighth Bernard Foley has re-committed to Australian rugby for a further three years after securing a “flexible” contract extension that allows him to also play two seasons in Japan. …

Sonny Bill Williams will make his return among four changes to the Chiefs’ starting side for their Super Rugby match against the Crusaders in Christchurch. Inside centre Williams was a …

The Crusaders need to bring the right attitude if they are to avenge their earlier loss to the Chiefs in their Super Rugby rematch in Christchurch, veteran halfback Andy Ellis …

Queensland Reds halfback Will Genia is thankful James Horwill is back as the veteran pair aim to avoid ending their Super Rugby careers with an unwanted record. The Reds head …

Improved depth and discipline will make the Wallabies strong contenders at this year’s Rugby World Cup, says All Blacks great Sean Fitzpatrick. Australia haven’t won the tournament since 1999, they …

Rugby great Sean Fitzpatrick says it’s a good thing that some of New Zealand’s finest are choosing to play abroad – both for the “phenomenal” money and experience. And, as …

The Brumbies are facing a test of their squad depth after the Blues added insult to injury in their Super Rugby upset on Friday night. Five-eighth Matt Toomua faces 4-6 …

The Queensland Reds have summoned exiled veteran James Horwill for their clash against the Cheetahs in South Africa. Former Wallabies skipper Horwill was initially excluded from Queensland’s 27-man squad for …

SANZAR says it won’t reopen the case of Michael Cheika’s halftime referee rendezvous but it will be an unavoidable topic when the Waratahs head across the Tasman this week. Cheika’s …

The NSW Waratahs are refusing to panic as they venture to Wellington desperate to topple the unbeaten Hurricanes to keep their Super Rugby title defence alive. In a season-defining three-game …

The Queensland Reds appear set to recall exiled veteran James Horwill for next weekend’s clash against the Cheetahs in South Africa. The former Wallabies skipper was an intriguing exclusion from …

Stand-in Western Force skipper Sam Wykes is adamant the franchise has the right hierarchy in place to lead the slumping team to Super Rugby success in future. The Force face …

The Queensland Reds sank to the bottom of the overall Super Rugby standings after a 43-22 loss to the Bulls in South Africa on Sunday morning (AEST). Continuing their forgettable …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says it’s “obvious” he’s not liked or respected in New Zealand as the fallout continues from his unsolicited entry to the referee’s room during a Super …