Rugby Union News

There was something for everybody in the Brumbies 20-18 win over the Western Force in the Super Rugby trial game in Darwin. For the first half on Friday night, Brumbies …

A promising Australian campaign at the world sevens rugby tournament in Wellington was ended in abrupt style by New Zealand in the quarterfinals on Saturday. After marching unbeaten through pool …

Former South African rugby kingpin, business magnate and politician Louis Luyt died on Friday aged 80 in a Durban hospital from unknown causes. Luyt was best known as the outspoken …

Former Test winger Clyde Rathbone showed he has lost none of his skill, turning in a solid performance in his return from retirement as the Brumbies beat Western Force 20-18 …

Former skipper Thierry Dusautoir has been recalled to the France team that will open its Six Nations campaign against Italy in Rome on Sunday. The 31-year-old flanker, who captained France …

A rattled New Zealand limped into the quarter-finals of the world sevens rugby series tournament in Wellington where a lethal-looking Australia await. On a day when Fiji failed to reach …

Australia crushed Scotland 29-5 to complete a surprisingly dominant opening day at the world series sevens rugby tournament in Wellington. The young side coached by Michael O’Connor eased past Portugal …

Australia’s new faces shone as they eliminated a shellshocked Fiji from the world series sevens rugby tournament at Wellington. A quarter-final place is guaranteed for Australia following their 21-12 upset …

Melbourne Rebels playmaker Kurtley Beale will be rested for Saturday’s Super Rugby trial against the Waratahs at North Hobart Oval. Rebels coach Damien Hill made the call on the starting …

Rugby union’s oldest international rivalry resumes in the Six Nations on Saturday with England and Scotland apparently heading in opposite directions. While England is buoyant after a remarkable 38-21 victory …

Ireland great Brian O’Driscoll has revealed this Six Nations championship could be the last time he appears in European rugby union’s premier international tournament. The 34-year-old centre missed Ireland’s 2012 …

The Northern Territory government is ending an agreement with the Brumbies to stage a trial rugby union match each year, saying it’s not worth the money considering it gets so …

Uncapped Gloucester centre Billy Twelvetrees is set to make his England debut in the Six Nations opener against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday after being named in the starting XV. …

The Western Force are keen to erase memories of a poor 2012 with a solid showing in their first trial match of the season against the Brumbies at Rugby Park …

The Fijian government hopes the opening of a new stadium in the capital Suva will convince the International Rugby Board (IRB) they’re ready to host a leg of the Sevens …

Bernard Foley says he’s the man to unleash Israel Folau and the Waratahs’ star-studded backline this Super Rugby season. The five-eighth position has been somewhat of a poisoned chalice at …

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika says he’s inherited a hangover from last year’s disastrous Super Rugby season that’s resulting in big name stars looking elsewhere. With Wallabies weapons Berrick Barnes and …

NSW coach Michael Cheika says he’s a traditionalist and won’t be naming co-captains at the Waratahs for the upcoming Super Rugby season. Leadership groups and co-captaincy have become the flavour …