Barcelona announced on Sunday morning that after a transfer saga lasting some 18 months they have finally landed Brazilian international Neymar from Santos on a five-year deal that is expected …
Stuart Lancaster may have unearthed a few sparkling young diamonds in the Twickenham turf as his new boys shone brightly during England’s 40-12 demolition of the Barbarians on Sunday. The …
Northampton captain Dylan Hartley will miss the British and Irish Lions’ tour to Australia after being hit with an 11-week ban for verbally abusing a match official. England hooker Hartley …
Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry has escaped serious sanction for his provocative criticism of Super Rugby match officials following the Blues’ 23-3 loss to the Crusaders last week. …
The Brumbies expect bitter memories to help keep them focussed despite having one hand firmly on the Super Rugby Australian conference title after the Queensland Reds and NSW Waratahs slipped …
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock is out of rugby for four to six weeks after fracturing a finger in the Crusaders’ 28-19 Super Rugby loss to the Chiefs in Hamilton …
Resolute mentor Ewen McKenzie denies the Queensland Reds must overhaul their spluttering attack after ending their disappointing South African tour with just one try and one bonus point. Sunday morning’s …
Nic White sent a clear message to Wallabies coach Robbie Deans with his commanding performance in the Brumbies’ important Super Rugby away win over the Blues. A week after failing …
Western Force winger Nick Cummins is expected to take part in the June 5 tour match against the British and Irish Lions despite battling another knee injury. Cummins, who missed …
English hooker Dylan Hartley will face a Rugby Football Union (RFU) hearing on Sunday that could spell the end of his British and Irish Lions tour. The 27-year old will …
The Stormers’ brick wall defence has kept Queensland tryless in Cape Town and put the Reds’ Super Rugby finals hopes in doubt. The injury-hit Stormers won a bruising contest 20-15 …
Morne Steyn kicked all the Bulls’ points, including a victory-clinching penalty five minutes from the end, to beat the Sharks 18-16 in Super Rugby on Saturday. The Sharks were denied …
England hooker Dylan Hartley could be out of the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia after being sent off in Northampton’s 37-17 defeat by Leicester in the English Premiership …
The Cheetahs cruised past the Southern Kings 34-22 in the Super Rugby game in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Three tries in the second half ensured a bonus-point win for South …
Western Force fullback Jayden Hayward kicked the match-winning penalty to seal a 19-18 Super Rugby win over the Highlanders in Saturday night’s wooden spoon battle in Perth. In a match …
The Brumbies have survived a late Blues fightback in treacherously wet Auckland weather conditions to win 20-13 and secure their place at the top of the Super Rugby Australian conference. …
Experienced Hurricanes lock Jeremy Thrush has been called into the second All Blacks training camp starting on Sunday. Thrush replaces 77-Test All Black Ali Williams who announced his retirement from …
Waratah-in-waiting Nick Phipps isn’t looking forward to playing his current team the Melbourne Rebels in next year’s Super Rugby competition for two reasons. Firstly, the Rebels players have become some …
