France’s hopes of a successful Six Nations tournament have suffered a major blow as it was announced by his Top 14 club Toulouse that captain Thierry Dusautoir had been ruled …
Victor Matfield will return to top-level rugby in this year’s Super 15 and make himself available again for the Springboks, it is being widely reported in South Africa. Numerous reports …
Ireland flanker Sean O’Brien has resisted the lure of French giants Toulon and signed a new contract with Leinster, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced on Thursday. The 26-year-old …
NSW Waratahs captain Dave Dennis was surprised by Ben Mowen’s appointment as Wallabies skipper and his subsequent decision to quit Australian rugby. Mowen, who replaced James Horwill as captain on …
Quade Cooper believes talk he should become the next Wallabies captain is a reflection of the hard work he’s put into his game over the last few months. The Queensland …
Rising Wallabies star Israel Folau faces a big challenge this year according to his NSW Waratahs coach, who says the star back has plenty of improvement left. Former rugby league …
Wallabies centre Christian Lealiifano has earmarked the Brumbies’ round-five clash with the NSW Waratahs on March 15 for his return to Super Rugby action. The 26-year-old is recovering from the …
The Stormers have retained Jean de Villiers as captain for the Super 15 with fit-again Schalk Burger named vice-captain. The Stormers kept with Springboks skipper De Villiers after he took …
Australia have landed in a pool with hosts the United States, Canada and China in the second round of the women’s rugby sevens world series. The Wallaroos were on Wednesday …
Uncapped pair Dougie Fife and Chris Fusaro have been included in the 36-man Scotland squad for the Six Nations unveiled by head coach Scott Johnson. Glasgow flanker Fusaro was previously …
France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has vowed to banish a “difficult” 2013 to history and make this year one of “effectiveness” from his team. France’s miserable 2013 saw them lose eight …
France will play Fiji in a Test match in November, the French Rugby Federation has announced. Philippe Saint-Andre’s team will host the Pacific Islanders on November 8 to kick-off their …
Defending champions Wales have named an experienced squad for the 2014 Six Nations Championships in their quest to win an unprecedented third straight title. No team has ever completed a …
Wallabies halfback Will Genia says he hasn’t thought about the national team captaincy in the wake of Ben Mowen’s shock decision to leave Australian rugby at the end of the …
Injury concerns are threatening to overshadow Wales coach Warren Gatland’s Six Nations squad announcement. Wales are bidding to win a third outright title in succession, something never achieved before in …
The fight to raise awareness of concussions in English rugby has moved forward with the announcement of a compulsory education program for all professional players and coaches. The Rugby Football …
Defending champions Toulon, heavyweight French rivals Clermont, and former winners Munster all secured places in the quarter-finals of the European Cup on Saturday. The day’s results also ensured Ulster will …
Australian Sevens coach Michael O’Connor would love to see Israel Folau in the Olympic Games, but says he won’t be chasing the Wallabies’ star. The country’s rugby elite would have …
