Ireland have been dealt a blow for their November international series when Leinster full-back Rob Kearney was ruled out with a back injury that requires surgery. Kearney, the reigning European …
Japan coach Eddie Jones has slammed the country’s rugby development structure for being stuck in the past and urged players to be more aggressive if they want to challenge the …
Radar-boot Mike Harris is up for a stern fight to keep his Wallabies fullback jersey ahead of returning stalwart Berrick Barnes. Barnes is set to be named among an experienced …
France captain Thierry Dusautoir has been ruled out of the November internationals with a knee injury, the team has announced. Dusautoir’s place in the initial 33-man squad will be taken …
Crusaders winger Sean Maitland has farewelled a promising New Zealand rugby career to sign with Scottish club Glasgow Warriors. The 24-year-old former New Zealand age group standout and 2010 New …
Wallabies skipper James Horwill’s intense frustration at missing a full season of Test rugby is tempered by the opportunity it’s given replacement captain Nathan Sharpe. Horwill, devastated to be ruled …
Network Ten will broadcast Wallabies Test matches for the next three years after taking over the free-to-air rights from Channel Nine, the Australian Rugby Union announced on Tuesday. Ten have …
Network Ten will broadcast Wallabies Test matches for the next three years after taking over the free-to-air rights from Channel Nine, the Australian Rugby Union announced on Tuesday. Ten have …
Wales rugby selectors overlooked Gavin Henson on Monday when the Six Nations champions named a 35-man squad featuring one uncapped player for the coming autumn Test matches. Henson has been …
Ospreys prop Aaron Jarvis was the only uncapped player named in Wales’ squad for the autumn internationals on Monday, while Cardiff Blues centre Jamie Roberts returned from injury. Caretaker coach …
Mighty minnows Lithuania paid tribute on Monday to Australia for halting the All Blacks’ unbeaten run, which threatened to end the Baltic nation’s oddball record for the longest series of …
Wallabies forward Scott Higginbotham will miss Tests against France and England on Australia’s spring tour after accepting a four-week suspension for striking All Blacks captain Richie McCaw. Higginbotham was cited …
Towering forward Hugh McMeniman is confident his body is now ready to handle the rigours of Super Rugby as he eyes a return to Wallabies ranks in the not-too-distant future. …
Wallabies linchpin Will Genia is set to re-sign with the Australian Rugby Union this week and is eyeing a shock playing return in Queensland’s opening home blockbuster against NSW in …
All Black gripes about Australia poaching their players have been met with both astonishment and wry grins. New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is fuming about Kiwis being “pinched” after Auckland …
All Blacks great Sir Wilson Whineray has died at the age of 77. The New Zealand Rugby Union says Whineray passed away early on Monday at Auckland Hospital, surrounded by …
The Western Force are set to unveil former Wallabies forward Hugh McMeniman as their latest Super Rugby signing on Monday. McMeniman, who started his career with the Queensland Reds but …
Former Melbourne Rebels player Hoani MacDonald, who collapsed following a heart attack during a first class rugby game in New Zealand, has been moved out of intensive care. MacDonald, a …


