Rugby Union News

Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles is the surprise inclusion in a 28-man All Blacks rugby training squad to prepare for the inaugural Rugby Championship. The squad, which will gather in Wellington …

Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry has revealed he suspected possible match-fixing in the All Blacks shock 2007 World Cup loss to France but his plea for an investigation was …

David Pocock’s three-year deal with the Brumbies makes one Australian Super Rugby franchise a genuine force in the competition but leaves another in tatters. Rated by many as the world’s …

Wallabies captain David Pocock looks poised to sign with the Brumbies after the Western Force conceded on Saturday night that their inspirational flanker was leaving the Super Rugby club. The …

Richie McCaw has no doubt the Chiefs can win their maiden Super Rugby crown, as long as they maintain their intensity for one more week. McCaw’s Crusaders couldn’t match the …

All Blacks kingpins Richie McCaw and Dan Carter have welcomed the prospect of Sonny Bill Williams extending his Test rugby career. The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) this week raised …

The Chiefs held on to topple Super Rugby playoff masters the Crusaders 20-17 in Hamilton on Friday night to book a place in just their second final. A brutal, nerve-jangling …

Australian Rugby Union boss John O’Neill says he expects his organisation’s investigation into an alleged salary cap breach by one of the local Super Rugby franchises to be finalised in …

NSW rugby chairman and Wallabies legend Nick Farr-Jones says his organisation needs to find ways to put the feel-good factor back into the Waratahs and woo back disenfranchised fans. The …

Australia is pushing for a longer break during next year’s Super Rugby tournament, with Wallabies coach Robbie Deans concerned about the preparation for the British and Irish Lions tour. Deans …

Australia is pushing for a longer mid-season break during next year’s Super Rugby tournament. Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is insisting anything less than a proper preparation for the British and …

The well-rested Stormers entertain travel-weary fellow South Africans the Sharks at Newlands on Saturday (Sunday AEST) in the second Super Super semi-final. The Stormers enjoyed a bye last weekend after …

Australia’s Super Rugby coach of the year Ewen McKenzie has lauded Brumbies counterpart Jake White, with both men predicting the Crusaders as the team to beat for the title. McKenzie …

Brumbies coach Jake White may use a trip home as an opportunity to recruit a South African player to add to his promising Super Rugby squad. The Canberra-based franchise headed …

Australian Super Rugby rookie of the year Joseph Tomane is looking for miracles to expedite his return from a serious ankle injury to make Australia’s Spring tour. A year after …

A busted up Will Genia says departing Reds teammate Scott Higginbotham would have been a more deserving winner of the Australian Super Rugby player of the year award and will …

Australia halfback Will Genia has paid New Zealand counterpart Aaron Smith a huge compliment, declaring he has added a new dimension to rugby’s world champion team. The 22-year-old Highlanders star …

Wallabies halfback Will Genia has taken out Australia’s Super Rugby Player of the year for a second straight year and spearheaded a Queensland domination of the awards announced on Thursday. …