Rugby Union News

Brumbies centre Pat McCabe says his match-ending head knock two weeks ago has helped rebuild his confidence following two broken necks. The Wallabies’ inside centre took a giant leap in …

Western Force forward Hugh McMeniman says he’s ready to rumble against the Waratahs next week after making a successful return from a shoulder reconstruction. McMeniman made it through 40 minutes …

Quade Cooper was stretchered off Ballymore with a neck injury as the Melbourne Rebels produced a shock 18-13 trial upset of the Queensland Reds on Friday night. Cooper suffered a …

The NSW Waratahs shaded the Highlanders 19-16 in a Super Rugby trial on Friday night that may have produced more questions than answers. The Waratahs scored three tries to one …

Quade Cooper was stretchered off Ballymore as the Melbourne Rebels produced a shock 18-13 trial upset of the Queensland Reds on Friday night. Cooper fell awkwardly in the final minute …

Brumbies captain Ben Mowen has helped lift his side from a scratchy first half against the ACT XV with two tries to lead his side to a 38-7 victory in …

Crusaders winger Johnny McNicholl bagged a hat-trick as his team beat the Hurricanes 41-15 in their final Super Rugby pre-season match in Levin. McNicholl dotted down three times inside the …

Mickey Arthur has ruled out the prospect of becoming England’s next Test cricket coach after landing a mentoring role with Super Rugby franchise the Western Force. England are on the …

Former Australia cricket coach Mickey Arthur will head up the Western Force’s expanded development program to identify and nurture the best talent from Australia and abroad. The initial goal of …

All Black backs Israel Dagg and Cory Jane have re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union through to 2017 and lock Luke Romano to 2016, the union says. Chief executive …

Weak cousins no more, Australia’s maligned Super Rugby conference heads into the 2014 season respected and boasting three genuine contenders. Last year’s runners-up, the Brumbies, 2011 champions Queensland and a …

The Brumbies are about to go from hunters to hunted and know they must expand their Super Rugby game plan accordingly in 2014. While World Cup-winning coach Jake White walked …

The Brumbies are about to go from hunters to hunted and know they must expand their Super Rugby game plan accordingly in 2014. While World Cup-winning coach Jake White walked …

All Black recruit Tamati Ellison has been earmarked for inside centre as the Melbourne Rebels tap into his vast experience to help youngster Bryce Hegarty handle their playmaking duties. The …

ARU boss Bill Pulver says winning an Olympic gold medal is an even greater priority for 2016 than Test match rugby and he will support Wallabies stars being made available …

The NSW Waratahs have recruited with purpose but coach Michael Cheika says it’s a personality transplant that will ensure Groundhog Day doesn’t come around in the 2014 Super Rugby season. …

When new coach Tony McGahan arrived at the Melbourne Rebels the first thing he did was put a broom through the Super Rugby club in all senses. While a swag …

Coach Stephen Larkham will resist the temptation to experiment with incumbent Brumbies flyhalf Matt Toomua at inside centre despite his breakthrough Wallabies season in the No.12 jumper. Toomua proved a …