Rugby Union News

Say goodbye to Sonny Bill Williams, say hello to the old firm. The high-profile departure of Williams to Japan has only served to reunite the most prolific backline partnership in …

Wales boss Warren Gatland is the overwhelming favourite to be named as coach of the British and Irish Lions when officials announce their choice on Tuesday for next year’s tour …

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is confident five-eighth Quade Cooper will regain his magical touch soon, but is yet to guarantee the 24-year-old a start in Saturday night’s Rugby Championship clash …

All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams has spoken of the “privilege” of joining Japanese rugby union outfit Panasonic Wild Knights as he prepares to make his debut in the country’s …

Queensland front-rower James Slipper has become only the second prop to win the Pilecki Medal for Reds Players’ Player of the Year. Six years after prop Rodney Blake claimed the …

Uncapped wingers Nick Cummins and Dom Shipperley are in line to battle for a Wallabies debut after being named in a 31-man squad ahead of next Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash …

All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams arrived in Japan on Thursday for the next stage of his colourful rugby career, boosting the profile of the game in the country ahead …

All Blacks prop Ben Franks has asked to be released from his Super Rugby contract with the Crusaders because he is competing for one position with younger brother Owen, jeopardising …

South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer gambled on Wednesday by choosing uncapped Johan Goosen and Duane Vermeulen in his Rugby Championship squad for away Tests against Australia and New Zealand next …

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says it’s no surprise Wallabies counterpart Robbie Deans is under pressure to keep his job given his players appeared lost for answers to New Zealand’s …

Luckless Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell is unsure whether he will play again in the next 12 months after rupturing a tendon in his ankle against the All Blacks in Auckland …

Retiring lock Dan Vickerman has urged the Wallabies’ growing army of doubters to keep faith, pointing out they are younger than their perennial tormenters, the world champion All Blacks. Unable …

Former Wallabies lock Dan Vickerman has announced his retirement from all forms of rugby. Vickerman 33, has been unable to play this year due to a stress fracture in his …

The Western Force have started their rebuilding process by signing former All Blacks halfback Alby Mathewson for the 2013 Super Rugby season. New coach Michael Foley is looking to add …

South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer said on Monday he will retain most of the team that flopped in Argentina for Rugby Championship Tests in Australia and New Zealand next month. …

Australia’s Rugby Championship injury woes are set to deepen further when scan results on backs Quade Cooper and Drew Mitchell determine their availability for the September 8 clash with South …

Winger Cory Jane says the All Blacks are looking to add discipline to their desire to play at a high tempo when they return to action in the Rugby Championship. …

South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer admitted on Sunday he has serious back-row problems to solve before a Rugby Championship third-round clash in Australia next month. His first away game since …