Rugby Union News

England are stinging from a rocky run of results against some of the world’s best and Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper knows exactly how it feels. “Welcome to our world,” Hooper …

England coach Stuart Lancaster says Sam Burgess’s earlier-than-expected rugby debut is a “bonus” as the code-hopping star looks to secure a place in his World Cup squad. Burgess has been …

The Wallabies plan to honour Phillip Hughes by wearing black armbands against England at Twickenham after being rocked by the young cricketer’s death. Both teams on Thursday expressed their shock …

England dropped Owen Farrell to the bench and recalled specialist centre Billy Twelvetrees to the midfield in a bid to finish a disappointing November campaign with victory against Australia at …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika believes Will Skelton is slowly getting to grips with international rugby and hasn’t given up on luring the giant lock’s younger, bigger brother back to Australia. …

Waratahs winger Rob Horne and rising Melbourne Rebels flanker Sean McMahon have earned recalls to the starting side for the Wallabies’ European tour finale against England. Horne will start a …

A – Under-fire England see victory over the Wallabies as they only way to save a frustrating November campaign. Both sides are out to avoid a third defeat of the …

NRL grand final hero Sam Burgess could be about to make a surprise rugby union debut less than eight weeks after surgery to repair his fractured cheekbone and eye socket. …

Troubled Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has begun to pay his dues, ponying up the cash for the first instalment of his $45,000 fine. An Australian Rugby Union spokeswoman said, while …

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has been singled out for “special attention” from England in Saturday’s Test at Twickenham. Hooper has been outstanding for Australia since winning the first of his …

It’s not the size of the pack but the heart within. That’s the mentality Australia’s maligned forwards will carry into the toughest Test of their European rugby tour against England …

Former netballer Tanisha Stanton and ex-basketballer Chloe Dalton are set to make their debuts when the gun Australian women’s rugby sevens team begin their Olympic qualifying campaign. The 2014-15 Rugby …

England will stick with emerging five-eighth George Ford for this weekend’s clash with Australia, adding an element of the unknown to the Wallabies’ preparations. Ford, 21, impressed on his starting …

The Wallabies have suffered a double blow ahead of their tour finale against England, losing in-form centre Tevita Kuridrani to injury and slumping to their equal lowest ever ranking. Kuridrani …

The Wallabies are bracing for another aerial assault against England after admitting to being exposed by Ireland’s clever kicking game. The Irish – led by brilliant five-eighth Johnny Sexton – …

About six seats on the plane to the World Cup are up for grabs if the All Blacks remain injury-free in 2015. Coach Steve Hansen will name a squad of …

The Wallabies have suffered a significant blow ahead of their spring tour finale against England, with in-form centre Tevita Kuridrani ruled out with an ankle injury. Kuridrani was hurt early …

Michael Cheika is keeping full faith in his World Cup vision despite a rocky start to his tenure as Wallabies coach. After being thrust into the role less than a …