Toulon turn their attention away from rugby’s European Cup to the French playoffs when they take on Racing-Metro in the Top 14 semi-final this weekend. Jonny Wilkinson’s Toulon play the …
Skipper Kieran Read will again be on the sidelines when the Crusaders take on Super Rugby leaders the Sharks in Christchurch as he continues his recovery from concussion. The All …
Queensland Reds coach Richard Graham has kept the faith with his Super Rugby team despite being blitzed 57-29 by the Crusaders on the weekend. Graham has stuck by his starting …
Hurricanes midfield back Tim Bateman will depart at the end of the Super Rugby season after signing for a second stint of club rugby in Japan. Bateman, 26, will play …
The cannibalising of New Zealand’s Super Rugby conference accelerates this week when two teams sitting either side of the playoff divide meet in Wellington. Points differential separates the sixth-placed Hurricanes …
Opportunity knocks for Highlanders hooker and All Blacks aspirant Liam Coltman as he starts a big weekend with the crunch Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes in Wellington. The Highlanders …
While a staunch defender of the Reds’ culture, Queensland captain James Horwill said player feedback should not determine whether wayward Wallaby James O’Connor joined the Super Rugby club. The Western …
Injured All Blacks hooker Dane Coles will miss his first Hurricanes match of the season when they host the Highlanders in Wellington. Motu Matu’u is promoted to replace Coles in …
Wallabies Jesse Mogg and Scott Fardy are the latest re-signings as the high-flying Brumbies continue to secure their Super Rugby future by locking in their big guns. Pacy fullback Mogg …
Three former Wallabies have been named in a World XV squad to play South Africa in Cape Town. Australian backs James O’Connor, Drew Mitchell and Matt Giteau have been named …
The All Blacks will play the United States in Chicago on November 1 in their first Test on American soil for 34 years. The world champions will play at Soldier …
The Western Force have set plenty of unwanted records over the years, but they have the chance to produce a rare positive one on Saturday night when they take on …
The Melbourne Rebels pack are looking to take advantage of a James Slipper-less Reds and crack their first Super Rugby win in Brisbane on Saturday night. The Rebels had a …
Queensland Reds halfback Will Genia would welcome the recruitment of James O’Connor but only if the exiled back is wholly committed to the Super Rugby franchise. The Queensland Rugby Union …
Brumbies winger Henry Speight is back, and he’s itching to stake his claim for a long-awaited Wallabies berth. The Fijian-flyer has been out of action since suffering a broken jaw …
Queensland Reds boss Jim Carmichael has launched an impassioned defence of his besieged coach and players amid strong rumours wayward Wallaby James O’Connor is poised for a controversial return home. …
Australia’s injury-hit sevens tyros did their best to send long-time coach Michael O’Connor out in style before a dream swansong dissolved with an All Black onslaught in London. A fitting …
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named a 35-strong wider training group to prepare for next month’s home Test series against England. Four newcomers have been included in the squad: …
