Rugby Union News

The Western Force’s finals destiny is back in their own hands, but lock Nathan Sharpe is warning his teammates not to become overly satisfied by last week’s Super Rugby win …

Captain Keven Mealamu is back while fellow All Black Piri Weepu has been benched for the Blues’ Super Rugby clash with the Melbourne Rebels on Thursday. Hooker Mealamu returns for …

Wales centre Gavin Henson’s chances of returning to international rugby could be over after he was fired on Monday by club side Cardiff Blues for his drunken behaviour on a …

Wales centre Gavin Henson has been fired by club side Cardiff Blues over an alcohol-fuelled incident on a plane as the team returned from a Celtic League match in Scotland. …

Super Rugby leaders the Stormers will be without captain and flanker Schalk Burger for a four-week Australasia tour. The Springbok has not played since injuring his knee in the opening …

It was scheduled to raise ARU revenue in a restrictive World Cup season but Australia’s Super Rugby teams appear to be paying the price for the Wallabies’ northern tour late …

Injury-wracked and desperate, the Queensland Reds reckon there’s no place like home as they aim to put their Super Rugby title defence back on track with a Good Friday victory …

With their injury toll continuing to mount, the Western Force are poised to sign former NSW Waratahs and Brumbies halfback Josh Holmes for the remainder of the Super Rugby season. …

Wales centre Gavin Henson has been suspended by his rugby club Cardiff Blues over an incident on a return flight to the Welsh capital following a Celtic League game against …

Australia came from behind to seal their first title of the current rugby sevens world series as Matt Lucas held his nerve to kick the conversion that sealed a thrilling …

AP – Australia broke through for their maiden tournament win in the 2011/12 rugby sevens competition on Sunday, prevailing 28-26 over Samoa in the Tokyo final. The Australians had previously …

Western Force coach Richard Graham rates a run of home games as a hugely critical part of their Super Rugby campaign, as they attempt to build on the momentum generated …

The battered Queensland Reds have been urged to show true character after returning home from a horror three-match tour which has derailed their Super Rugby title defence. The Reds flew …

NSW coach Michael Foley wants his team to show patience and finish off opportunities when they resume their sputtering Super Rugby campaign after a bye week. A 30-13 loss to …

Australia’s inconsistent Super Rugby sides are hardly sending waves of concern coursing through their overseas rivals, with defending champion Queensland struggling more than most. All three Australian teams up against …

Starting five-eighth Matt Toomua has been ruled out for the remainder of the Super Rugby season after re-injuring his knee during the Brumbies’ 29-26 loss to the Sharks. Scans taken …

A world record attendance for club rugby saw Harlequins underline their Premiership title credentials with a gritty 24-19 win over Saracens at Wembley on Saturday. A massive crowd of 83,761 …

Saracens chief executive Ed Griffiths has called on English rugby chiefs to bring a quick conclusion to talks over the future of the club’s head coach Andy Farrell. Stuart Lancaster, …