No one, not even Scott Johnson himself, knows for certain how long his time in charge of Scotland will last. But if his adopted side play as entertaining a game …
Western Force coach Michael Foley is confident new skipper Matt Hodgson and his army of lieutenants will be able to fill the leadership void left by Nathan Sharpe and David …
An emerging England side will find themselves having to deal with the pressure of expectation as never before in this season’s Six Nations Championship. It may be, as coach Stuart …
Budding boxer Quade Cooper is set to come out swinging in the Queensland Reds’ opening pre-season rugby trial against the Blues on February 2 – just six days before his …
An empty trophy cabinet, great teammates and a vibe the Brumbies are on the up were just a few reasons Stephen Moore and Ben Alexander gave for re-signing until the …
Experienced front-rowers Stephen Moore and Ben Alexander have signed new two-year contracts with the Australian Rugby Union (ARU). The agreements will expire after the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England …
This time last year Stuart Lancaster had not long been appointed as the “interim” England coach, with many questioning whether he was the right man to restore the team’s tarnished …
Italy captain Sergio Parisse believes France are in pole position to win the 2013 Six Nations Championship. The two sides meet in the first round of the tournament in Rome …
Wales captain Sam Warburton is adamant the fact the Six Nations Grand Slam champions have lost their last seven Tests will count for little when they begin their title defence …
France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has no doubt where one of Les Bleus’ biggest battles will lie in this season’s Six Nations Championship – showing consistency. Saint-Andre’s squad have been installed …
Jamie Heaslip sees no problems in leading an Ireland side in the Six Nations set to feature former captain Brian O’Driscoll. No.8 Heaslip led the side during their end-of-year series …
Interim Scotland coach Scott Johnson insists there is “no tokenism” about the inclusion of New Zealand-born wing Sean Maitland in his squad for the forthcoming Six Nations Championship. Maitland, who …
Two Fiji sevens rugby players have been omitted from their squad for the Wellington sevens tournament because of their ties to the military. Emosi Mulevoro and Mosese Saunivanua, officers in …
Canada and the United States will join an expanded Pacific Nations Cup rugby tournament this year, while champions Samoa move up into a bigger league. The International Rugby Board said …
Uncapped wing Adrien Plante has been called up as a replacement for the injured Gael Fickou for France’s Six Nations squad. Plante, 27 and who was recognised at international level …
Uncapped wing Adrien Plante has been called up as a replacement for the injured Gael Fickou for France’s Six Nations squad. Plante, 27 and who was recognised at international level …
Italy coach Jacques Brunel has drafted second rower Valerio Bernabo for the Azzurri’s opening two Six Nations matches against France and Scotland to cover the possible loss of Antonio Pavanello …
England captain Chris Robshaw admitted he’d been laid low by the flak he encountered after some questionable decision-making during the 2012 end-of-year internationals. Robshaw’s leadership qualities came under severe scrutiny …
