Rugby Union News

The Melbourne Rebels are ready to deliver the second upset of the Super Rugby season to the Cheetahs when they meet at AAMI Park on Friday night. The Cheetahs were …

Young Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper has been promoted to captain the NSW Waratahs in their Super Rugby showdown with the Queensland Reds after injury forced Dave Dennis out. Initially expected …

The Chiefs welcome back flanker Tanerau Latimer in one of six changes to their starting 15 to face the Highlanders in Hamilton on Saturday night. Latimer has got over a …

The Queensland Reds have named an unchanged team to play NSW in Saturday night’s Super Rugby grudge match at ANZ Stadium. Coach Richard Graham has rewarded the 23-man squad that …

Super Rugby newcomer Simon Hickey is unfazed about the job he’s been handed of directing far more experienced colleagues around the field. The 20-year-old will make his Blues debut against …

With the Brumbies gunning for revenge, Western Force five-eighth Zack Holmes is warning his team to prepare for a brutal physical encounter in Saturday night’s Super Rugby clash in Perth. …

Teenager Sean McMahon has been handed an early Super Rugby baptism, starting at blindside flanker for the Melbourne Rebels against the Cheetahs on Friday night. The 19-year-old McMahon, Australia’s youngest-ever …

The Blues have opted for promising youngster Simon Hickey over Benji Marshall to fix their playmaking problems against the Crusaders on Friday. The 20-year-old five eighth will make his Super …

Quade Cooper has spelt out the huge task NSW face in overturning the mental edge Queensland possess in their intense Super Rugby rivalry. The enigmatic Wallabies playmaker on Wednesday forthrightly …

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder continues to drop bombshells with All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg the latest casualty. Dagg, who recently re-signed with the Crusaders for four years, pacy wing Johnny …

Melbourne Rebels coach Tony McGahan says his team must hit the ground running as they open their Super Rugby campaign against the battle-hardened Cheetahs on Friday night. South African teams …

NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has warned the Queensland Reds there’ll be no hiding from try-scoring wizard Israel Folau in Saturday night’s Super Rugby blockbuster at ANZ Stadium. The Reds …

Australia’s attempt to catch up with the professionalism of rival Sevens Rugby nations has cost them their coach in the lead-up to the sport’s Olympics debut. Dual international Michael O’Connor …

Brumbies winger Henry Speight has revealed his side will be motivated by revenge when they tackle the Western Force in a must-win Super Rugby clash on Saturday in Perth. The …

NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika says he hasn’t personally spoken to NRL star Andrew Fifita about switching codes, but expects the Cronulla Sharks powerhouse would try and stay in Sydney …

Unfazed by the Israel Folau factor, Queensland flanker Liam Gill says the confident Reds hope both teams stick to attacking game plans when they play the NSW Waratahs on Saturday …

John O’Neill has quit his role as a director of the Rugby World Cup citing personal reasons. The International Rugby Board (IRB) confirmed his resignation on Tuesday, effective immediately. The …

NSW Waratahs have promoted South African powerhouse Jacques Potgieter to the starting side for Saturday night’s Super Rugby derby against the Queensland Reds at ANZ Stadium. Potgieter comes in at …