Rugby Union News

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says his rugby tour squad will be ready for any “psychological warfare” that comes their way in Australia. Asked if he was expecting …

British and Irish Lions rookie Sam Warburton insists he’ll be comfortable captaining a squad featuring two former skippers on the tour of Australia. Warburton, 24, was preferred by coach Warren …

British and Irish Lions tour manager Andy Irvine has confirmed there will be a social media protocol for players to follow on their Australia tour. Players will not be prevented …

Scotland winger Sean Maitland says he hopes to get the chance to play against his cousin, Quade Cooper, after being selected for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia. …

Wallabies tormentor Jonny Wilkinson could yet play a part in the blockbuster British and Irish Lions series of Australia despite being overlooked for the initial 37-man touring squad named on …

The British and Irish Lions are more than a month away from arriving in Australia, but coach Warren Gatland is already assuming underdog status for the eagerly awaited series against …

LONDON, April 30 AAP-AFP- British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is backing his Welsh connection to bring glory against the Wallabies after Sam Warburton was named captain for the …

Sam Warburton has been appointed as captain of the British and Irish Lions and will be joined by 14 other Welshman for the tour of Australia starting in June. There …

The NSW Waratahs have recorded a profit for the second year running, the Super Rugby franchise announced on Tuesday. Waratahs Rugby Limited reported a positive net operating profit of $64,745 …

George Smith aims to settle a score when he breaks friend George Gregan’s record for the most Brumbies Super Rugby caps against his old foes the Crusaders on Sunday. The …

Former Australian captain Nathan Sharpe is joining the Wallabies’ coaching staff to help prepare the team during the British and Irish Lions series in June and July. Recognised for his …

Chiefs midfield back Richard Kahui has re-injured his shoulder, throwing the remainder of his involvement in their Super Rugby title defence into doubt. Kahui suffered damage during an innocuous training …

Matt Giteau has no doubt that his Toulon teammate Jonny Wilkinson should be part of the British and Irish Lions squad for June’s Australia tour. Press Association Sport understands that …

Graham Henry warned Warren Gatland that coaching the British and Irish Lions was the “most demanding job in Test rugby” as his fellow New Zealander prepared to unveil his squad …

Australians Ewen McKenzie and Less Kiss have reportedly both missed out on the national coaching job for the Irish rugby team with New Zealander Joe Schmidt set to take up …

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is expected to overlook Irish legends Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell to name his Welsh favourite, Sam Warburton, as tour captain on Tuesday …

Coach Damien Hill will consult the rest of the Melbourne Rebels playing group before deciding whether or not to rush Kurtley Beale back for Friday night’s Super Rugby showdown with …

Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has returned from his disciplinary suspension and resumed training with Super Rugby strugglers the Melbourne Rebels. Beale trained with the squad on Monday having been on …