Rugby Union News

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is looking forward to Stephen Larkham’s “awesome” input as they join forces officially for the first time to plot an unprecedented third Australian Rugby World Cup …

The NSW Waratahs are steeling themselves for a brutal schedule that could require playing for 13 straight weeks to retain their Super Rugby crown. The Waratahs climbed into the top …

Saracens moved up to second place in the English Premiership on Saturday after beating Harlequins 42-14 in front of a world record crowd for a club rugby match. A total …

Bulls five-eighth Handre Pollard became the first Super Rugby player past the 100-point mark this season as his team defeated the Crusaders 31-19 in Pretoria. The Springboks 2015 World Cup …

A believer in sporting miracles, Sir John Kirwan hasn’t given up on his beleaguered Blues making the Super Rugby finals despite their none-from-six start to the season. The Blues surrendered …

Two disallowed tries ensured the Western Force ended their South African tour fruitless on Saturday, with the Sharks winning their Super Rugby match 15-9 at Kings Park in Durban. The …

Bernard Foley has booted the NSW Waratahs back into Super Rugby’s top six on a night of comedy and melodrama at Allianz Stadium. Two second-half penalty goals from Foley and …

Fijian flyers Waisake Naholo and Patrick Osborne both got in on the act as the Highlanders beat the Stormers 39-21 to record their biggest win of the Super Rugby season. …

The Chiefs have overcome some heavy pressure and poor discipline to grind out a 37-27 Super Rugby win over the Cheetahs in Hamilton, with Sonny Bill Williams looking in good …

Melbourne Rebels prop Laurie Weeks will have scans on his knee while his team try to recover from a second-half ambush by Super Rugby leaders, the Hurricanes. The Rebels led …

Winning Ireland captain Paul O’Connell was on Friday awarded the Six Nations trophy for player of the rugby championship. The veteran lock came out on top of a 12-man shortlist …

On his knees with head in hand. A shattered Quade Cooper’s reaction to his potential match-winning 30m field goal attempt being charged down on fulltime said it all on Friday …

Defending champions New Zealand strode past Scotland as the Hong Kong Sevens kicked off on Friday evening, with competition fierce for an Olympic place. The All Blacks took a 26-7 …

It was a game that was supposed to “kick-start” Queensland’s Super Rugby season after Quade Cooper’s long-awaited return from injury. But the 18-17 loss to South African outfit the Lions …

The Melbourne Rebels have fallen short against the Super Rugby-leading Hurricanes with a gallant 36-12 defeat in Wellington. The Rebels led the competition front-runners 12-10 at halftime but the home …

Western Force coach Michael Foley says the Sharks’ decision to rest a host of their best players this weekend shouldn’t be viewed as a slap in the face for his …

NSW Waratahs captain Dave Dennis doesn’t believe he needs to sound out David Pocock, when Australia’s World Cup hopefuls enter camp on Sunday, to ensure there’s no statewide division in …

All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan candidly declares he’s under pressure as his Blues prepare to face defending Super Rugby champions NSW Waratahs on Saturday. But the coach insists it …