Rugby Union News

The NSW Waratahs are determined to reap some much-needed rewards from the South African leg of their Super Rugby campaign, but are wary about their first tussle with the Kings. …

Prop Dan Palmer is the only change to the Brumbies starting line-up which will take on their old foes the Crusaders in their Super Rugby clash at Canberra Stadium on …

The NSW Waratahs have prepared for the expected loss of Berrick Barnes by signing Queensland utility Jono Lance – the third back to leave the Reds after the Super Rugby …

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has placed the onus squarely on referees to ensure Australia’s showpiece series against the British and Irish Lions lives up to the hype with vibrant, free-flowing …

Two leading Australian rugby chiefs insist the schedule for the 2015 World Cup was the fairest yet to all nations, saying officials could “no longer tolerate” the lopsided schedules that …

Lock Brad Thorn will mark 100 Super Rugby matches when he runs out for the Highlanders against the Sharks in Dunedin on Saturday night. A dual rugby and league international, …

The Wallabies will face host nation England and fellow heavyweights Wales at Twickenham in their feature pool matches of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The venues and match schedule for …

Wallabies winger Digby Ioane will leave the Queensland Reds and Australian rugby later this year after signing a massive two-year contract with French glamour club Stade Francais. It’s understood Ioane …

The Olympic Stadium in London will host five matches at the 2015 World Cup, with only two club rugby grounds selected among the 13 venues. Re-construction work on the Olympic …

Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett knows exactly what to expect from the South African conference-leading Bulls in their Super Rugby clash in Pretoria early on Sunday (AEST). Accuracy at the lineouts, …

Wallabies great Stephen Larkham says he’s surprised the British and Irish Lions have named just two five-eighths in their 37-man squad to tour Australia in June and July and doubts …

The Wallabies need the attacking creativity and well-grooved combination of Quade Cooper and Will Genia to unlock a big, bruising Lions backline, according to former Test coach John Connolly. While …

Troubled Kurtley Beale may not be ready to publicly discuss his demons, but his Melbourne Rebels captain and coach say he is mentally prepared for a Super Rugby return. Beale …

All Blacks wing Julian Savea returns to the Hurricanes’ starting line-up for their Super Rugby match against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Sunday. Assault-accused Savea ruled himself …

The Blues may look to deal with the Stormers’ physicality in Friday’s Super Rugby clash by trying to run them into exhaustion. The Stormers head into the match at North …

The Western Force have signed versatile Brumbies back Zack Holmes on a two-year Super Rugby deal, starting from next season. The Perth-born flyhalf joins Brumbies teammate Ian Prior and Queensland …

All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg’s inconsistency this season has resulted in his relegation to the Crusaders’ reserve bench for Sunday’s match against the Super Rugby-leading Brumbies. Coach Todd Blackadder has …

Struggling All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg has been dropped to the reserve bench for the Crusaders crucial match against the Super Rugby-leading Brumbies. Coach Todd Blackadder announced four starting changes …