Rugby Union News

Benji Marshall’s allegiance to New Zealand means the Auckland-based Blues are firming as his likely rugby union destination. Kiwi Marshall’s declaration that he won’t consider playing for Australia means no …

Nothing can be taken for granted as Ewen McKenzie is running a fine-toothed comb over every Wallabies position in plotting for Australia’s first Bledisloe Cup success in 11 years. Contrary …

The Brumbies aren’t kidding themselves about the size of their task as they prepare for one of the toughest challenges in their history in the Super Rugby semi-final against the …

The Brumbies have snuck through to the Super Rugby semi-finals with a lucky 15-13 win over the Cheetahs in Canberra after the visitors hit the post with a conversion attempt …

Cheetahs five-eighth Riaan Smit hit the post with a conversion attempt after the siren to give the Brumbies a 15-13 win in their Super Rugby qualifying final in Canberra. While …

A harrowing final-game thumping won’t taint Ewen McKenzie’s memories of his Reds tenure, with the new Wallabies coach insisting he’ll forever reflect fondly on his time at Ballymore. The rampant …

Even All Black rivals are getting sick and tired of Kiwi fans jeering Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper. Playing his first match in Christchurch since he was a fresh-faced youngster, Cooper …

The Crusaders have marched into the Super Rugby semi-finals for the 12th successive season after overwhelming the Queensland Reds 38-9 in Christchurch on Saturday night. The home side used brute …

New Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie’s four-year Queensland reign has ended with a disastrous 38-9 Super Rugby finals wipeout by the red-hot Crusaders in Christchurch. The Reds had no answer to …

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has returned serve against mind games master Jake White, saying the pressure is all on the Brumbies for Sunday’s Super Rugby qualifying final at Canberra Stadium. …

Sam Warburton’s club says the Wales and British Lions captain will be sidelined for up to four months because of his left hamstring injury. Warburton was hurt late in the …

Veteran hooker Corey Flynn admits Queensland’s 2011 Super Rugby success still pains the Crusaders and they’re bracing for a Reds side that can rock their Christchurch fortress on Saturday. Despite …

Brumbies halfback Nic White has overcome a collarbone injury to return to the starting line-up for Sunday’s Super Rugby qualifying final against the Cheetahs. White makes his return alongside Brumbies …

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder rates the Queensland Reds a clever side who will be difficult to overcome in the Super Rugby elimination final on Saturday. The Reds haven’t won in …

Brumbies veteran Clyde Rathbone has been promoted to the starting side at the expense of Wallabies winger Joe Tomane for the Super Rugby qualifying final against the Cheetahs on Sunday. …

It’s freezing, hostile territory but the Crusaders’ ominous home advantage at their new AMI Stadium doesn’t faze the Queensland Reds ahead of Saturday night’s Super Rugby play-off. Reds mentor Ewen …

Brumbies coach Jake White says it’s only a perception the Cheetahs play running rugby, labelling them as one of Super Rugby’s most conservative sides. The Cheetahs will be rewarded for …

Brumbies coach Jake White says it’s only a perception the Cheetahs play running rugby, labelling them as one of Super Rugby’s most conservative sides. The Cheetahs will be rewarded for …