Rugby Union News

There are no hard feelings towards the Melbourne Rebels but Quade Cooper has hinted rugby’s lawmakers should investigate outlawing some tackles already banned by league after “one of the scariest …

Bernard Foley has won the initial battle for the NSW Waratahs five eighth’s role, with rival Kurtley Beale to play inside centre in their Super Rugby season opener against the …

Queensland Reds Quade Cooper has declared he’ll play the Super Rugby season opener, and it’s music to the ears of his number one rival Matt Toomua. The Brumbies flyhalf is …

There are no hard feelings towards the hard-hitting Melbourne Rebels but Queensland Reds playmaker Quade Cooper has hinted that the crusher tackle that injured his neck in a trial should …

England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster has compared code jumper Sam Burgess to Sonny Bill Williams but warns it’s only an “outside chance” that he can be ready to play in …

Scotland scrum coach Massimo Cuttitta has defended under-fire boss Scott Johnson, insisting the Australian is doing a “great job”. Johnson’s leadership has been attacked by a number of former Scotland …

England rugby union coach Stuart Lancaster says Sam Burgess will be a “great asset” in the 15-man game following his high-profile move from rugby league. The 25-year-old will join English …

Lightning quick fullback Jesse Mogg will look to strike the Queensland Reds twice when the grudge rivals meet this Saturday in Canberra for their second consecutive Super Rugby season opener. …

The Queensland Reds are set to line up at full strength in their Super Rugby opener against the Brumbies with Quade Cooper to start despite his neck problem. Cooper trained …

On paper it looks mighty daunting, but Western Force halfback Alby Mathewson insists his side have nothing to fear heading into Sunday’s Super Rugby clash with the NSW Waratahs in …

Wallabies prop Benn Robinson enters the new Super Rugby season in his best shape for some time as he strives to re-establish himself as a Wallaby starter after one of …

Backrow forward Wenceslas Lauret has been called up to France’s squad for next Friday’s Six Nations game with two-time defending champions Wales after experienced prop Luc Ducalcon was ruled out …

A last-minute drop goal from debutant Marnitz Boshoff earned the Golden Lions a shock 21-20 triumph over the Central Cheetahs on Saturday in the opening 2014 Super Rugby match. The …

France hooker Benjamin Kayser was on Saturday ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations after suffering a serious knee injury in the Top 14 clash between his club …

Super Rugby champions the Chiefs will be without All Blacks loose forward Sam Cane for the start of the season because of a knee injury. Cane scored a first-half try …

Quade Cooper has been cleared of a serious injury but remains in doubt of kicking off the Super Rugby season for Queensland against the Brumbies on Saturday night. Cooper spent …

Emerging youngsters Will Skelton and Alofa Alofa are putting selection pressure on more experienced NSW Waratahs teammates and coach Michael Cheika, heading into next week’s opening Super Rugby clash with …

Super Rugby battlers Melbourne Rebels have promised life will be different under Tony McGahan after completing an impressive pre-season clean sweep. The Rebels, adventurous cellar-dwellers in their first three seasons, …