Rugby Union News

The Wallabies are preparing to unleash a monster pack against Argentina, including the shock selection of twin towers Kane Douglas and Sitaleki Timani alongside skipper Nathan Sharpe. All three locks …

Wallabies forwards coach Andrew Blades says Australia won’t fall into the same trap of probing wide too early against a Pumas side which almost skinned them on the Gold Coast. …

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans faces the dilemma of choosing either Mike Harris or Pat McCabe out of position and in the firing line at fullback against a Pumas outfit desperate …

Rosario is best known as the birthplace of revolutionary Che Guevara and home town of footballing genius Lionel Messi but the Pumas can also make it a landmark Test rugby …

The weary Wallabies’ deep injury woes have lifted slightly in a much-needed boost for the weekend’s tournament-ending clash with a hungry Argentina. With more than a star-studded starting 15 already …

The weary Wallabies’ deep injury woes have lifted slightly in a much-needed boost for the weekend’s tournament-ending clash with a hungry Argentina. With more than a star-studded starting 15 already …

Injured South Africa inside centre Francois Steyn will not be available for the 2012 Rugby Championship final-round fixture against New Zealand in Soweto this Saturday. A South African Rugby Union …

Wallabies hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau says pride in the gold jumper will ensure the battered Australian troops lift for their final Rugby Championship Test against Argentina. The Wallabies suffered a shocking …

The triumphant All Blacks believe the wounded Wallabies will be ripe for the picking in Rosario if Argentina play with the same adventure that backfired against them on the weekend. …

Wallaby Michael Hooper may not have helped his team win against South Africa but the young flanker won plenty of kudos for his tireless tackling in their Rugby Championship clash. …

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate is likely to miss the November international programme, including a clash with the Wallabies, after suffering an ankle injury playing for Newport Gwent Dragons against Edinburgh …

Australia are battered and bruised after their Rugby Championship loss to South Africa, which coach Robbie Deans has described as one of the most bizarre games he’s been involved in. …

Wallabies back Berrick Barnes has spent the night in hospital after suffering a punctured lung in their Rugby Championship loss to South Africa. Barnes was initially cleared of a chest …

Wallabies great Andrew Slack says the “messiest” fortnight in Australian rugby’s professional history has pushed Robbie Deans’ tenure as national coach close to breaking point. Slack believes the continued poor …

New Zealand’s record-breaking and title-sealing rout of Argentina has been tarnished by a local fan flashing a laser in the face of All Blacks goalkicker Aaron Cruden. Cruden had the …

Skipper Richie McCaw hailed the All Blacks’ return to their awesome and ruthless best against Argentina as even more pleasing than their inaugural Rugby Championship triumph on Saturday night. New …

The All Blacks have wrapped up the inaugural Rugby Championship in style, producing their best performance of the tournament with a 54-15 thumping of Argentina. Despite a feverish opening quarter-hour …

He may be a case of last man standing but Kurtley Beale is still first choice as the Wallabies five-eighth. Beale will again wear the No.10 jersey in Australia’s final …