Rugby Union News

Chiefs coach Colin Cooper has unexpectedly stepped down from the role with the Super Rugby franchise despite having a year to run on his contract. The 60-year-old was in charge …

The Brumbies are preparing for a “Test team” in their Super Rugby semi-final against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday morning (AEST). Jaguares prop Mayco Vivas, 21, is the …

Jaguares coach Gonzalo Quesada has named Guido Petti in a full-strength squad for the Super Rugby semi-final against the ACT Brumbies after the lock recovered from an ankle injury. The …

A campaign to raise funds to support ex-Wallaby Israel Folau’s legal stoush with Rugby Australia has been “paused” after donations topped $2 million. The Australian Christian Lobby, which set up …

The Brumbies have made one predictable change for their Super Rugby semi-final against the Jaguares, promoting Lachlan McCaffrey to No.8 in place of the injured Pete Samu. Coach Dan McKellar …

Supporters of Israel Folau have donated more than $2 million to the sacked rugby star’s legal battle against Rugby Australia. Folau has controversially turned to online fundraising to build a …

Brumbies prop Allan Alaalatoa says the career-best form of his teammates is driving the club towards a drought-breaking Super Rugby title. Alaalatoa is one of at least five Brumbies in …

One-test All Blacks centre Matt Proctor could make a timely return from injury for the Wellington Hurricanes in their Super Rugby semi-final against the Canterbury Crusaders on Saturday. Proctor injured …

Brumbies lock Rory Arnold says they can extend their winning streak to nine games and end a 15-year Super Rugby title drought over the next fortnight. The Brumbies are playing …

Israel Folau’s online campaign to raise money for his legal fight against Rugby Australia has been shut down. GoFundMe Australia has taken down Folau’s page – which had raised more …

South Africa will have no sides in the semi-finals of Super Rugby for only the second time in 16 years, but it could be just the start of the country’s …

All roads are expected to lead through Christchurch to claim the Super Rugby crown, although the Brumbies have the small matter of a Buenos Aires long haul to negotiate first. …

The Junior Wallabies believe their agonising loss to France in the final of the world rugby U-20 championship at least shows there’s reason for optimism for the sport in Australia. …

Wallabies back-rower Pete Samu has been ruled out of the Brumbies’ Super Rugby semi-final due to a strained hamstring. Samu scored two tries in the Brumbies’ thumping quarter-final win over …

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar says his men can overcome one of the most gruelling road trips in world sport and book their spot in the Super Rugby final. The Brumbies …

The Brumbies are into their first Super Rugby semi-final in four years after dispatching the Sharks 38-13 at Canberra Stadium on Saturday night. It marked the first time the Brumbies …

The Hurricanes have reached the Super Rugby semi-finals for a fifth straight season after holding out the hard-charging Bulls 35-28 in Wellington. The South African visitors threatened to overhaul a …

Defensive resolve has carried the Jaguares to a 21-16 win over the Chiefs in Buenos Aires and booked them a historic berth in the Super Rugby semi-finals. The South American …