Rugby Union News

A Chris Sandow field goal with just seconds left in extra time handed Parramatta a thrilling 19-18 golden point NRL win over local rivals Penrith at Centrebet Stadium on Saturday …

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen couldn’t have wished for his team to respond better to a tough Irish challenge from last week than their 60-0 demolition of Ireland in Hamilton …

The All Blacks bounced back from a disappointing second Test to punish Ireland 60-0 in a nine-try blitz at Waikato Stadium on Saturday for a clean-sweep of the series. A …

The All Blacks bounced back from a disappointing second Test to punish Ireland 60-0 in a nine-try blitz at the Waikato Stadium on Saturday for a clean-sweep of their rugby …

Wales battled hard and lost no respect on the field, but caretaker coach Rob Howley admitted the Six Nations champions had failed on their Australian tour. Saturday’s 20-19 loss at …

Wallabies five-eighth Berrick Barnes turned up the heat on Quade Cooper ahead of the Rugby Championship, with another man-of-the-match performance against Wales on Saturday. With Cooper ruled out of the …

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says his side can take momentum into August’s Rugby Championship after Saturday’s 20-19 victory over Wales at Allianz Stadium completed an important clean-sweep of the Six …

It wasn’t pretty but the Wallabies secured a clean-sweep of the three-Test rugby series against Wales with a tense 20-19 win in Sydney on Saturday. It was Australia’s second get-out-of-jail …

Fiji fullback Metuisela Talebula scored two tries and winger Maikeli Mocetadra grabbed a try on debut as the hosts beat Tonga 19-17 on Saturday to clinch second place in rugby’s …

Australia have recorded their worst performance at the IRB Junior World Championship in South Africa in losing 17-13 to England in a playoff to finish eighth overall. Australia’s under 20s …

Scotland’s Greig Laidlaw converted a try by debuting flanker Rob Harley a minute from fulltime to give the visitors a 17-16 win over Samoa on Saturday and a clean sweep …

Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell’s Super Rugby coaching career has taken another hit with news of his suspension by struggling South African franchise the Lions. The Lions have confirmed …

Hurricanes’ halfback TJ Perenara, who broke his left ankle in a friendly match against the Reds, has developed a blood clot and will remain in a Brisbane hospital for another …

At first glance, Saturday’s third New Zealand-Ireland rugby clash might seem like a dead Test with the All Blacks having already secured the series. But with the home side stung …

South Africa’s Lions Super Rugby team have suspended former Western Force coach John Mitchell amid reports of player complaints about the way he has treated them. The Lions confirmed the …

Sharks five-eighth Frederic Michalak will make his first start for France in almost five years in Saturday’s rugby union Test against Argentina in Tucuman. French boss Philippe Saint-Andre made six …

Coach Robbie Deans says the total domination of Wales on home soil is motivation enough for Australia as they aim for a clean-sweep of the Six Nations Champions in Sydney …

George Gregan has played more rugby Tests for his country than anyone, but he admits presenting the Wallabies with their jerseys ahead of Saturday’s Test against Wales was a nerve-wracking …