Rugby Union News

Former Wallabies captain David Pocock has no regrets over his northern NSW coal mine protest despite being arrested and formally warned by the Australian Rugby Union after he chained himself …

WELLINGTON Dec 1 AP – Samoa’s Prime Minister has ruled out the changes to the Samoan Rugby Union sought by players who threatened to boycott last month’s Test against England. …

Wallabies player David Pocock has received a formal written warning from the Australian Rugby Union following his arrest in a coal mine protest in north-west NSW. The injured former captain …

Michael Hooper appears to have the jump on returning ex-skipper Stephen Moore in the race to lead the Wallabies at next year’s World Cup. Coach Michael Cheika admits he faces …

Coach Stuart Lancaster has floated the possibility of Sam Burgess making his England rugby debut for the Saxons against the Irish Wolfhounds on January 30. Burgess’ first taste of rugby …

Air New Zealand is investigating reports some of its off-duty cabin crew became drunk and cuddled All Black players on a flight home from the United States. The crew are …

PLAYER RATINGS FOR WALLABIES 2014 SPRING TOUR CAMPAIGN Outside backs ISRAEL FOLAU: The fullback scored a double against Wales before an off night against France but bounced back. Kicking and …

The Wallabies’ Rugby World Cup selection race remains wide open after they slumped to their worst European tour performance in almost a decade. Saturday’s 26-17 loss to England at Twickenham …

England pinpointed the Wallabies’ weakness and executed perfectly at Twickenham but coach Stuart Lancaster expects to face a far more resilient side at next year’s World Cup. The dominance of …

England pinpointed the Wallabies’ weakness and executed perfectly at Twickenham but coach Stuart Lancaster expects to face a far more resilient side at next year’s World Cup. The dominance of …

Michael Cheika believes the Wallabies need to stoop to the questionable tactics of others to avoid more scrum woes at next year’s World Cup. Australia’s long-standing problem with the set-piece …

Wales ended a six-year wait for a southern hemisphere scalp when they beat South Africa 12-6 on Saturday to ease the pressure on under-fire coach Warren Gatland. Four Leigh Halfpenny …

The Wallabies have completed their worst European tour in almost a decade after being overpowered by England 26-17 in their season-ending Test at Twickenham. Australia fought hard in a classic …

Michael Cheika plans to keep in frequent contact with World Cup selection hopefuls during next year’s Super Rugby season to build on the work started during the spring tour. And …

Former rugby league star Sam Burgess has made his much-anticipated rugby debut for English side Bath less than two months after helping South Sydney win the NRL grand final. Burgess …

The Wallabies won’t fall into a grinding battle against a “mechanical” England side, with Michael Cheika vowing to persist with his high-risk attacking game at Twickenham. A defeat in Saturday’s …

Australian rugby coach Michael Cheika was brought to tears by news of Phillip Hughes’ death and hopes the Wallabies will be able to pay their respects at Twickenham this weekend. …

Former Wallabies hooker Tai McIsaac has been lured back to the Western Force on a three-year deal – but this time as a coach. McIsaac, who played 52 consecutive matches …