All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has taken a potshot at northern hemisphere unions ahead of a cumbersome start to England’s tour of New Zealand next month. England will field a …
Malakai Fekitoa is poised to be unleashed on England after All Blacks coach Steve Hansen confirmed the wrecking ball centre will be named in his squad for next month’s Test …
The three-month search for a new national Rugby Sevens coach is over with Welshman Geraint John announced as Michael O’Connor’s replacement. The 51-year-old John will have just a month in …
Danny Cipriani has completed his transformation from England outcast to potential Test starter by earning a first international call-up in six years for the tour of New Zealand. Back from …
The Australian Rugby Union have announced a much-needed $19.5 million surplus for 2013 as the financially-strapped body faces some tough times ahead. After recording combined losses upwards of $20 million …
Contrite Queensland captain James Horwill has been fined $2500 for his outburst against the “stupid refereeing decision” that sank the Reds in their last Super Rugby match. Horwill pleaded guilty …
To conscript Super Rugby stars for the Commonwealth Games or not – Australia’s new rugby Sevens coach faces an immediate big call on taking the job this week. The Australian …
It will be a case of mind over matter for the Western Force this week as they attempt to knock down another daunting hurdle on their way to the Super …
Fullback Israel Dagg is demanding the Crusaders smarten up and don’t call on him for any more match-saving moments. Better known for his aerial prowess and attacking raids, Dagg pulled …
Jerome Kaino’s arm is stretched skywards if the All Blacks need a replacement for their struggling world player of the year Kieran Read. Bruising blindside flanker Kaino, 31, is more …
Queensland Reds’ Mr Fix-It, Ben Lucas, will need to be at the height of his powers to fill the boots of Quade Cooper in Friday night’s Super Rugby clash against …
A knee injury has ruled Springboks skipper Jean de Villiers out of June matches against a World XV, Wales and Scotland. “Losing our captain is a massive setback,” coach Heyneke …
Japan have qualified for their eighth straight Rugby World Cup with a 49-8 win over Hong Kong in the final of the Asian Five Nations in the last sporting event …
Waratahs playmakers Kurtley Beale and Bernard Foley boosted their hopes of Wallabies starting spots as their side moved closer to achieving coach Michael Cheika’s pre-season target of a top two …
Jonny Wilkinson said playing alongside “inspirational” former Australian centre Matt Giteau had convinced him now was the right time to retire. Wilkinson and Giteau — “the ultimate professional” in the …
Western Force coach Michael Foley is angry – and even the lure of more frequent flyer points won’t soothe the situation. Foley has slammed the Super Rugby scheduling that will …
Injured Springboks skipper Jean de Villiers has withdrawn from a three-day national training camp that starts in Durban Sunday. Knee discomfort forced the centre to withdraw from the Western Stormers …
Jonny Wilkinson’s final rugby match in Britain ended in joy for the England great as reigning champions Toulon beat Saracens 23-6 in the European Cup final at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium …
