Rugby Union News

Wallabies star Kurtley Beale could play some of next month’s rugby Test series against Wales after his shoulder injury was found to be less serious than first thought. Coach Robbie …

Veteran All Blacks hooker Andrew Hore is adamant it’s been a long time since he’s had a hangover, and he’s certainly not expecting any lingering after-effects from New Zealand’s Rugby …

Queensland coach Ewen McKenzie is playing his selection cards close to his chest for Saturday night’s crucial Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies by naming a 23-man squad. With an …

A week after being relegated to the bench, Beauden Barrett has been restored to the Hurricanes’ starting line-up to face the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday. Barrett, who spent three days …

The embattled Blues have made a raft of changes to their starting 15 to face the Highlanders in Auckland, including giving three senior All Blacks a breather on the bench. …

The Queensland Reds have included flanker Beau Robinson and utility back Ben Lucas in a 23-man squad for Saturday night’s pivotal Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies in Canberra. Reds …

New Zealand conference leaders the Chiefs resume their Super Rugby campaign on Friday night refreshed by a bye that skipper Craig Clarke says came at the right time. “We needed …

The NSW Waratahs’ flatlining Super Rugby season is set for another major blow with inspirational hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau to be ruled out of Sunday morning’s (AEST) must-win clash against the …

Utility forward Nick Crosswell says the Highlanders have to eliminate their individual errors if they are to beat the table-topping Bulls in their Super Rugby match in Dunedin on Saturday. …

Brad Thorn, enough already. Most sportsman would be deeply satisfied with a 200-game rugby league career that netted four premierships with the Brisbane Broncos, State of Origin and Australian honours. …

Relegation or the merger of two teams appear the only options as the South African Rugby Union again met with its Super Rugby sides on Thursday about the problem of …

The Brumbies won’t be the only team fielding an unfamiliar face at five-eighth for Saturday’s Super Rugby clash in Wellington, with Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett defending his decision to rest …

The International Rugby Board (IRB) says it has not banned firebrand Samoan Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu, despite claims from the Pacific nation’s coach that he was told to drop the player. Fuimaono-Sapolu, …

Blues Super Rugby coach Pat Lam has backed the IRB’s decision to conduct a trial to extend the jurisdiction of the video referee. Under the trial, the television match official …

The Western Force will attempt to dent the confidence of Melbourne Rebels playmaker Kurtley Beale in Sunday’s Super Rugby clash in Perth. Beale played a key role in last week’s …

Wallabies back-rower Scott Higginbotham is set to defect from the Queensland Reds to the Melbourne Rebels next season as the Super Rugby newcomers continue a week which could prove a …

Quade Cooper’s early return from long-term injury is giving Wallabies coach Robbie Deans more food for thought as he ponders his squad for next month’s opening Tests of the year. …

Dan Carter, back to his customary role of five-eighth, will also have the kicking duties for the Crusaders in their Super Rugby match against the Blues in Christchurch on Saturday …