Rugby Union News

One of the great Australian rugby careers is finally over after George Smith announced his retirement following 20 years of yeoman service. Smith’s short-term contract with English club Bristol finished …

The Crusaders are defending star back George Bridge, who they say was their only player caught up in a Cape Town incident which has resulted in accusations of homophobic slurs. …

Wallabies and Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu has been interviewed by Rugby Australia’s integrity unit over an alleged drink driving offence, but no outcome has been announced. Reports in The Daily …

Sonny Bill Williams has enough credit in the bank to only need to prove his fitness to contend for his third Rugby World Cup, says All Blacks coach Steve Hansen. …

Israel Folau says he still has a lot of rugby left in him and he’s keeping his legal options open after opting not to appeal the decision to tear up …

Israel Folau’s multi-million dollar contract is to be torn up by Rugby Australia after he failed to lodge an appeal before the 72-hour window expired. Wallabies fullback Folau had until …

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the Wallabies will be a different team without Israel Folau and will need to move quickly to replace his game-breaking qualities. Hansen said the …

Rugby Australia says Israel Folau’s contract will be torn up after he did not lodge an appeal before the 72-hour window expired. Wallaby Folau had until Monday afternoon to appeal …

The Crusaders have denied accusations members of their Super Rugby team made homophobic slurs towards a group of gay men in Cape Town. Allegations have arisen on social media that …

Jake Granville’s faint State of Origin hopes have taken a blow, with the North Queensland hooker facing an NRL ban that would stop him making a last-minute push for selection. …

Tolu Latu has some explaining to do, his NSW Waratahs coach says, after the hooker’s failure to inform the Super Rugby club of an alleged drink driving offence that could …

Blindsided by another off-field distraction, the NSW Waratahs rallied and have given themselves a fighting chance of topping the congested Australian Super Rugby conference. Six points separate the four Australian …

Queensland State of Origin hopeful Jake Granville risks missing one last chance to press for selection for next month’s series opener after being charged with dangerous contact. With carryover demerit …

He criticised Israel’s Folau’s actions as selfish, but Will Genia admits feeling sorry for the banished Wallabies superstar and sad that he’s likely to be lost to rugby forever. Gathering …

Will Genia feels sorry for Wallabies teammate Israel Folau and sad that he’s likely to be lost to rugby forever. Gathering in Brisbane for a pre-World Cup Wallabies camp, Genia …

Jean-Luc du Plessis has slotted a penalty for the struggling Stormers with the last kick of the game to ensure a thrilling 19-19 draw against Super Rugby log leaders the …

The NSW Waratahs can approach the last throes of the Super Rugby finals scramble with fresh confidence after another scandal failed to sink their title chances. Tolu Latu’s World Cup …

The NSW Waratahs have defied another off-field scandal to stretch their interstate Super Rugby dominance over the Queensland Reds to 11 matches. NSW kept their finals hopes alive thanks to …