Rugby Union News

The Crusaders reignited their faltering Super Rugby campaign with a 34-6 win over the Lions in Christchurch. The victory was built on the Crusaders’ scrum dominance, and the bonus-point win …

They’ve conquered Christchurch and Perth, but the Melbourne Rebels know they’ve got to take care of business at home if they’re going to make an impact this Super Rugby season. …

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made three changes to the side that stunned Scotland at Murrayfield for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against France at the Stadio Olimpico. Andrea Masi, with …

Six months before England hosts the Rugby World Cup, Britain’s anti-doping chief is concerned about an “increasing and worrying prevalence” of steroid abuse among teenagers trying to take the fast-track …

Melbourne Rebels flyhalf Jack Debreczeni was carried off with a leg injury in his team’s 21-17 triumph over the Western Force in Friday night’s Super Rugby clash in Perth. Debreczeni …

Julian Savea scored two second-half tries as his unbeaten Hurricanes heaped more pressure on the Blues with a 30-23 Super Rugby win in Palmerston North. The Hurricanes improved their win-loss …

Four weeks into life as Queensland Reds captain and James Slipper is already faced with an injury crisis the likes of which he has never seen before. “This is something …

NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has shrugged off criticism of his defending champion side’s stuttering Super Rugby form, saying it’s just that the bar has been raised. Cheika believes his …

Scotland centre Alex Dunbar will be sidelined for up to nine months after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) announced on Thursday. The …

Number eight Jamie Heaslip is the only new face in the Ireland rugby team for the pivotal Six Nations showdown with Wales at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on Saturday. The British …

France have made wholesale changes for their Six Nations Championship match against Italy on Sunday following their disappointing defeat to Wales two weeks ago. The side announced on Thursday by …

Scotland rugby coach Vern Cotter on Thursday announced five changes to his team for their penultimate Six Nations match against England at Twickenham on Saturday. David Denton, Dougie Fife, Matt …

Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock and Nemani Nadolo will make their return to Super Rugby on Saturday when the Crusaders take on the Lions in Christchurch. Coach Todd Blackadder has made …

Believe it or not, Queensland Reds coach Richard Graham can see a tiny ray of light piercing through the end of the tunnel. It might not feel that way after …

It may be a World Cup year but Wallabies coach Michael Cheika insists he won’t be wrapping Michael Hooper in cotton wool as the NSW Waratahs face a ferocious breakdown …

Melbourne Rebels co-captain Scott Fuglistaller has earnt his first start of the Super Rugby season, fronting up against the Western Force on Friday night. Fuglistaller has replaced Colby Fainga’a at …

Powerful centres Damian de Allende and Sonny Bill Williams collide this weekend as the Stormers take on the Chiefs in a heavyweight Super Rugby clash. Rather than focusing on a …

Redemption will be the key theme for the Western Force when they take on the Melbourne Rebels in Friday night’s Super Rugby clash in Perth. The Force’s finals hopes are …