Rugby Union News

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says he doesn’t want to engage in a “war of words” with the Queensland Reds after an inflammatory comment of his was dug up and used …

The hits just keep on coming for the embattled Queensland Reds with star utility James O’Connor ruled out of Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies. O’Connor, who was switched …

Lock Courtney Lawes and fullback Mike Brown have been recalled for England’s Six Nations clash with Scotland on Saturday after recovering from injury. Lawes has returned to fitness after an …

It might not be plastered all over the dressing-room walls at Ballymore, but Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham’s now-infamous broadside aimed at the Queensland Reds after their opening-round shocker might as …

With an eye on the Rugby World Cup, Luke Jones knows his toughest selection challenge may come from his Melbourne Rebels teammates. Jones will bring up 50 Rebels Super Rugby …

Senior Blues players Keven Mealamu and Luke Braid say coach Sir John Kirwan has their full confidence after a rocky start to the Super Rugby season. Kirwan is under fire …

The Western Force have a chip on their shoulder, and winger Nick Cummins says there’s only one way to fix it – with victory against the Melbourne Rebels. A three-game …

The beleaguered Blues have lost captain Jerome Kaino to concussion in a major blow ahead of their Super Rugby game against the Hurricanes. Kaino failed a concussion test the day …

Wales will field an unchanged starting lineup for the Six Nations showdown with Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday. Coach Warren Gatland was pleased with his side’s 20-13 win over France …

Israel Folau could find himself front and centre for the NSW Waratahs sooner than expected as the reigning Super Rugby champions find a silver lining in Adam Ashley-Cooper’s mystifying injury. …

A former coalminer, a country boy and a Japanese tsunami survivor. Wallabies forward Scott Fardy admits he, Josh Mann-Rea and Sam Carter make an unlikely Test trio – but that’s …

Key Wallabies and Brumbies forwards Sam Carter and Scott Fardy have signed two-year contract extensions with the Australian Rugby Union, keeping them in Australia until at least the end of …

Sean Lamont will miss Scotland’s remaining two Six Nations games against England and Ireland due to a knee injury. The Glasgow winger sustained the injury during his club’s 26-5 win …

Support for besieged Queensland coach Richard Graham has not waned at the Reds, but captain James Slipper reckons there will not be much love for ACT mentor Stephen Larkham. Graham …

John Plumtree knows what Blues coach Sir John Kirwan is going through and hopes his Hurricanes don’t feel the backlash this weekend. The Hurricanes return from a bye for Friday’s …

Sydney will take over from the Gold Coast as host of the Australian leg of the Sevens World Series. The Australian Rugby Union announced on Monday that Allianz Stadium will …

Quade Cooper’s return can’t come quickly enough for the embattled Queensland Reds and it won’t be in time to help them against the rampant Brumbies this week. Beset by injuries …

Queensland Reds coach Richard Graham says his eleventh-hour selection surprise against the Waratahs will be the last time he alters his side’s backline until playmaker Quade Cooper makes his return …