France’s last-gasp win over Scotland might not have been pretty to watch, but head coach Philippe Saint-Andre says it has put a smile back on the players’ faces. Saint-Andre, 46, …
Queensland Reds centre Mike Harris has underlined the importance of Queensland ending their South African rut when they meet Super Rugby’s pace-setting Sharks this weekend. The Reds are without a …
Ireland must deliver the Six Nations title to pay due homage to Brian O’Driscoll’s record-breaking career, teammate Eoin Reddan says. O’Driscoll will retire from international rugby after his 141st Test …
Scotland lock Tim Swinson has pleaded his innocence after conceding the late penalty which handed France victory at Murrayfield. The Glasgow second-rower was penalised for failing to release Les Bleus …
Wales star Leigh Halfpenny will miss the rest of this season, coach Warren Gatland says, after dislocating his shoulder during the champions 29-18 Six Nations loss to England at Twickenham. …
England have clinched the Triple Crown and kept their Six Nations title hopes alive with a 29-18 win over champions Wales at Twickenham. On a sunny dry day, ideal for …
It was a rosy weekend for Australian rugby – unless you’re a Melbourne Rebels fan. The Brumbies notched their second straight win with a 29-21 victory over the Hurricanes in …
Thirty minutes of rugby doesn’t make or break a Super Rugby season – but it’s certainly created some much-needed buzz around the Western Force. The Perth-based franchise looked set for …
Francois Steyn was the unlikely man of the match as the Sharks posted a bonus-point 37-23 Super 15 victory over the Lions in Durban Saturday. Originally selected at inside centre, …
Ireland demolished Italy while France edged Scotland by two points on Saturday to leave the Six Nations title still up for grabs before the two sides meet next weekend in …
The Melbourne Rebels were brought crashing back to earth in brutal fashion on Saturday night with a shock 32-7 Super Rugby loss to the Western Force in Perth. The Rebels …
The Crusaders scraped a 14-13 win over the Stormers in Christchurch to post their first win of the Super Rugby season and maintain a proud 13-year record. A penalty to …
Quade Cooper has set his sights on eclipsing five-eighth great Michael Lynagh’s all-time points-scoring record for Queensland. Cooper became the Reds’ highest Super Rugby points-scorer, breaking Elton Flatley’s mark of …
When Brumbies inside centre Pat McCabe was in hospital last week receiving scans on a neck he’d already broken twice in the last 16 months, he feared his rugby career …
Quade Cooper became Queensland’s record point-scorer and the Reds bagged five tries but they still have concerns after a Jekyll-and-Hyde 43-33 win over the Cheetahs on Friday night. Cooper finished …
Brumbies captain Ben Mowen says his side’s come-from-behind 29-21 bonus-point victory over the Hurricanes was inspired by a desire to give injured star flanker David Pocock a performance to remember. …
The Brumbies have overcome their post-Pocock blues to shake off a dusty start and claim a gutsy 29-21 bonus point Super Rugby win over the Hurricanes in Wellington. The ACT …
They’ve gained a reputation as the 20-minute walkovers in their opening two games, but the Western Force have vowed to come out swinging in Saturday night’s Super Rugby clash with …


