Rugby Union News

Versatile back Mirco Bergamasco was named in Italy’s 30-man Six Nations rugby squad by coach Jacques Brunel Thursday, for the first time in more than a year. The 30-year-old has …

Toby Flood’s decision to pursue a club rugby career in France effectively cost him his England place when he was left out of coach Stuart Lancaster’s 35-man-squad for the 2014 …

Toby Flood’s 60-cap England rugby career could come to an end on Thursday when Stuart Lancaster names his initial elite player squad ahead of this season’s Six Nations. Flood is …

Putting family first is the why Ben Mowen is leaving Australian rugby, but it’s also the reason why rival No.8 Wycliff Palu is staying put. Incumbent Wallabies captain Mowen revealed …

Quade Cooper could take one of sport’s most remarkable transformations to another level as national captain following Ben Mowen’s shock decision to quit Australian rugby. Wallabies skipper Mowen stunned the …

The Western Force will have a distinct South African flavour next season with the Super Rugby franchise signing their eighth player from the Rainbow Nation. Back-rower Brynard Stander has signed …

Wallabies captain Ben Mowen says contract negotiations with the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) didn’t weigh into his shock decision to quit and head overseas. Mowen stunned Australian rugby on Thursday …

Wallabies captain Ben Mowen is to quit Australian rugby at the end of the 2014 season. Mowen, 29, has decided to move to Europe, ruling him out of the 2015 …

Injury-free Queensland Reds skipper James Horwill says losing the Wallabies captaincy is a matter for the past and he’s primed for a big Super Rugby campaign. Horwill opted for a …

It’s not quite hell and back, but former Wallaby Stephen Hoiles has endured quite the journey trying to revive his Super Rugby career. Hoiles has been to Sweden and back. …

London Irish coach Brian Smith expects star charge James O’Connor to return home for the 2015 Super Rugby season, seeking absolution in Australia and a Rugby World Cup berth. Sacked …

An intercep try from Fiji winger Alipate Ratini two minutes from fulltime, converted by Julien Caminati, handed Grenoble a dramatic 22-21 victory over Toulon in French Top 14 rugby action …

Iconic French rugby forward Sebastien Chabal was handed a three-week suspension Friday for a punch that knocked out Agen’s Marc Giroud, his club Lyon revealed. The 36-year-old former France international …

Australia winger Digby Ioane will make his much-anticipated Stade Francais debut against Perpignan on Sunday, his club said Saturday. The Wallaby, who has not played since injuring his shoulder during …

New Melbourne Rebels coach Tony McGahan is dishing out some tough love as he moulds his side into a Super Rugby force. The Rebels, playing in their fourth Super season, …

Former Kangaroo and Wallaby Wendell Sailor is tipping Israel Folau will wind up as the greatest dual international of the professional era. In Sailor’s opinion, English 2003 Rugby World Cup …

Exiled Wallaby James O’Connor looks set to join European champions Toulon next season, putting his 2016 Rugby World Cup in doubt. O’Connor is currently playing with London Irish after his …

Sonny Bill Williams has a place at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in his sights after signing a two-year contract with New Zealand rugby. The New Zealand Rugby Union announced …