Rugby Union News

Sonny Bill Williams scored a try in his last game for the Chiefs on Saturday as the Waikato side claimed their first Super Rugby title with a 37-6 win over …

New Zealand’s Chiefs claimed their maiden Super Rugby title on Saturday with a 37-6 win over South Africa’s Sharks in a lopsided final at Hamilton. In damp conditions at Waikato …

Anthony Faingaa says he is excited at the prospect of taking on a power-packed All Blacks midfield should he find himself back at inside centre for the start of the …

Western Force legend Nathan Sharpe has hailed the technical skills and people management of Michael Foley, the coach charged with reviving the ailing Super Rugby franchise. Foley’s appointment on Wednesday …

The Sharks have said they relish the underdog tag ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby final where favourites the Chiefs have been boosted by confirmation captain Craig Clarke has been cleared …

Coach John Plumtree is looking for one last inspirational performance from French five-eighth Frederic Michalak when the Sharks do battle with the Chiefs in Saturday’s Super Rugby final in Hamilton. …

Promising Sharks centre Paul Jordaan will mark up against an in-form Sonny Bill Williams at inside centre in Saturday’s Super Rugby final against the Chiefs in Hamilton. Jordaan replaces regular …

Former All Black and Blues five-eighth Carlos Spencer has followed John Mitchell in the cleanout of Lions coaching staff after a dire Super Rugby campaign. The Golden Lions Rugby Union …

The Wallabies will look to settle on Pat McCabe’s replacement at No.12 as soon as possible as Robbie Deans weighs up the best way to rein in All Blacks powerhouse …

Don’t expect Wallabies hopeful Ben Tapuai to become a player manager once he retires, despite negotiating his new two-year deal on his own. Tapuai has re-signed with Queensland and the …

After seven seasons of pain, disappointment and frustration, the Western Force are banking on a new coaching structure to bring them Super Rugby success in the not-too-distant future. The first …

After locking in Michael Foley as coach for the next three Super Rugby seasons, the Western Force have appointed Matt Hodgson as skipper. Hodgson takes over the captaincy from star …

Keven Mealamu disputes suggestions there is a gulf in class between the two best rugby hookers in New Zealand and the rest. The veteran All Blacks rake and long-time rival …

Former coach Ian Foster feels pride at playing a foundation role in the Chiefs’ surge into Saturday’s Super Rugby final. Foster ended an eight-season tenure last year on a low …

It’s been a struggle this week for the Chiefs to knuckle down and avoid being caught up in the unprecedented wave of sporting success in the Waikato. Hamilton hosts its …

Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore says star Brumbies signing David Pocock will be as influential in Canberra as he is for the national team. Moore said the Pocock signing was credit …

New Zealand-born Wallaby Mike Harris says he’d relish a shot at the biggest challenge in rugby – taking down All Blacks weapon Sonny Bill Williams. Harris always dreamed of playing …

New Western Force coach Michael Foley wants to “relaunch” the Perth-based franchise after signing on as head coach for the next three Super Rugby seasons. Foley quit his post at …