England launched their European autumn series with a commanding 54-12 win over Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday. Stuart Lancaster’s men outscored Fiji seven tries to two and the match was …
Argentina became the first team to beat Six Nations grand slam winners Wales at home this year as they recorded a come from behind 26-12 win over the Welsh on …
Italy warmed up for the visit of two rugby heavyweights in the coming weeks with an unconvincing 28-23 win over a feisty Tonga side here on Saturday. With the All …
Coach Robbie Deans is set to wheel out the big guns when the Wallabies face England at Twickenham in the second leg of the European tour next weekend. Champion flanker …
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is looking forward to seeing how his much-changed side fare against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday after “letting themselves down” last time out. The world …
Wallabies captain Nathan Sharpe says Australia’s recent dominance over France will count for nothing when they clash at Stade de France in Paris on Saturday (Sunday morning AEDT). A victory …
John Mitchell has returned as coach of the Lions’ Currie Cup team after being cleared of misconduct charges. In a brief statement on Friday, the Lions said Mitchell – a …
Second row forward Yoann Maestri has been forced to withdraw from the France XV to face Australia on Saturday with lumbago, the management announced. His place in the pack will …
Japan coach Eddie Jones took his rugby squad out of their “comfort zone” in wrestling and fencing sessions in the build-up to their four-match tour of Europe. The Australian, who …
Fans wanting more tries in Test rugby have an ally in Wallabies’ goalkicking maestro Mike Harris, who is hoping experimental laws in Saturday’s (Sunday AEDT) Test against France will help …
New Western Force flanker Chris Alcock will face a battle on two fronts when the 2013 Super Rugby season rolls about. The first battle will come from within, where the …
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has one eye on the future after selecting a new-look midfield partnership for the Test against Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Sunday. Ben …
The Wallabies’ quest to go through a full European tour undefeated for the first time since 1996 begins at Stade de France on Saturday night (Sunday AEDT) when they meet …
New Waratahs coach Michael Cheika is taking a very hands-on role at NSW as he attempts to lift the struggling province out of the Super Rugby doldrums. Cheika has been …
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans admits there will be “fear-mongering” if a plan to have Super Rugby players rotated during the season is approved but says a fine-tuned version of what …
The Wallabies’ most lethal attacking weapon Digby Ioane has been given the all clear to make his return against England on Saturday week after getting through his first full training …
The head of world rugby on Thursday vowed a “strict application” of the rules on releasing players for international duty, amid claims that three Fijians were barred by their clubs …
Jamie Roberts has insisted he wants to continue his Wales career despite potentially jeopardising his Test prospects by announcing he will be leaving Cardiff Blues for an as yet unnamed …
