Former France prop Laurent Benezech continued to make controversial claims about doping in rugby on Thursday by telling the French Senate he believes he was given illegal substances during the …
Brumbies captain Ben Mowen says the Hurricanes are a much stronger outfit than last week’s opponents the Blues as his side prepares for their Super Rugby clash with the luxuries …
The British and Irish Lions will miss injured captain Sam Warburton for their opening two matches in a worrying start to their six-week tour. Warburton has a history of knee …
Melbourne Rebels five-eighth James O’Connor says his Super Rugby team’s ambitions come before any personal duel with Queensland’s Quade Cooper. Test-elect O’Connor will go head-to-head with Cooper, who was overlooked …
NSW captain Dave Dennis insists the Waratahs can end a nine-year drought against the Crusaders provided they display the right attitude in Friday’s must-win Super Rugby clash in Christchurch. Like …
Utility forward Joe Wheeler and the Highlanders are expecting the Blues to head to Dunedin still smarting from the tongue-lashing they received from their coach. The Blues go into the …
Englishman Owen Farrell will get first crack at earning the British and Irish Lions’ playmaker role against the Wallabies when their six-week tour kicks off on Saturday night. Lions coach …
Queensland have made five changes to their jet-lagged line-up to face the Melbourne Rebels in the Super Rugby clash at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. Flankers Beau Robinson and Ed …
Melbourne’s Test five-eighth James O’Connor has been given the green light for the Rebels’ Super Rugby clash with the Queensland Reds. O’Connor has recovered from a chest injury after missing …
Cross-code convert Israel Folau was named as the Waratahs’ danger man by Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder ahead of Friday night’s crucial Super Rugby clash in Christchurch. Blackadder believes fullback Folau’s …
The Blues have made five changes to their starting line-up to face the Highlanders, including dropping winger George Moala. Coach Sir John Kirwan says that, while Moala breached team protocol, …
Frustrated Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles wants to make up for lost time after shaking off the effects of a third injury to disrupt his Super Rugby season. Coles will make …
All Blacks prop Owen Franks remains sidelined but there is a return from injury for hooker Corey Flynn in the Crusaders side to face the NSW Waratahs in Christchurch. Flynn …
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton is in doubt for this week’s tour opener against the Barbarians after sitting out training in Hong Kong with a knee problem. Warburton …
Barbarians coach Dai Young named Italy No.8 Sergio Parisse as captain on Wednesday to lead a strong Barbarians line-up against the British and Irish Lions in Hong Kong. Young has …
NSW coach Michael Cheika says it’s not Berrick Barnes’ fault he’s lost his starting inside centre position for Friday night’s must-win Super Rugby clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch. Cheika …
Troubled Test playmaker Kurtley Beale will have just one game to state his case for Wallabies selection against the touring British and Irish Lions. Dealing with alcohol issues, Beale opted …
Brumbies coach Jake White is expecting the habitually expansive Hurricanes to take on his side upfront following news the Wellington-based team bolstered their tight five for their Super Rugby clash. …
