Rugby Union News

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has been hospitalised with signs of a minor stroke ahead of Japan’s Test against the All Blacks in Tokyo on November 2, officials said on …

Tackle-shedding Peter Betham, battling for a Super Rugby contract 12 months ago, is set to be pitchforked into the Wallabies’ backline against the All Blacks on Saturday as Australia’s wing …

The underachieving Waratahs have a big hill to climb next Super Rugby season, perhaps made a little steeper by Michael Cheika bullishly targeting a top-two finish for his side. But …

The Wallabies are poised to accept pay cuts to help stop the cash-strapped code going broke. A new Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to end the days of Australian players …

After witnessing the plight of good mate James O’Connor, Kurtley Beale admits he feels lucky to have been given a fresh start by the NSW Waratahs. Beale says he’s learnt …

Tackle-shedding Peter Betham, battling for a Super Rugby contract 12 months ago, is set to be pitchforked into the Wallabies’ backline against the All Blacks on Saturday. Australia’s growing wing …

Another Test rugby record looms into view for the All Blacks this weekend but, as usual, their motivation lies elsewhere. Victory over Australia in the third Bledisloe Cup Test at …

Scrum-half Maxime Machenaud suffered a hand injury on the weekend and could be a doubt for France’s November internationals, club coach Laurent Travers said Tuesday. Machenaud sustained the blow in …

England are set to name their squad for the QBE Series on Wednesday, with head coach Stuart Lancaster having to call up midfield and back row reinforcements. Centres Manu Tuilagi …

Richie McCaw might still have the aura, but it’s All Blacks lock Kieran Read who is the new king of New Zealand rugby. That’s not to diminish the career’s work …

Australia’s hopes of breaking a 12-year winless drought in New Zealand have been dealt another major blow, with wingers Joe Tomane and Chris Feauai-Sautia ruled out of Saturday night’s Bledisloe …

Comeback winger Cory Jane is set to be rushed back outside new centre Ben Smith in the third Bledisloe Cup test against Australia in Dunedin. That was the clear message …

James Slipper is renowned for his work rate and speed across the ground, but the Wallabies prop admits his career will be defined by his consistency at scrum time. Australia …

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie is confident Quade Cooper can put his trans-Tasman woes behind him and prove he doesn’t have a problem performing on the big stage against the All …

Dumped Wallaby James O’Connor has been living the high life in recent years, but he’ll need to eat some humble pie if he is to continue his rugby career in …

Matt Toomua is expected to replace Brumbies’ stablemate Christian Lealiifano in the Wallabies’ side to take on the All Blacks on Saturday in Dunedin. Lealiifano has been ruled out of …

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie says he’s keen to play a role in rehabilitating fallen star James O’Connor. McKenzie revealed he’s maintained contact with the 23-year-old who had his contract torn …

Champions Toulon began their European Cup rugby defence in scintillating style on Sunday with Australian centre Matt Giteau and captain Jonny Wilkinson starring in a free-running 51-28 victory over Glasgow. …