England prop Joe Marler has urged the 2015 Rugby World Cup hosts to channel the frustration following their defeat by New Zealand when they face South Africa this weekend at …
Mike Phillips is determined to make the Wales No.9 shirt his own again after being dropped to the bench in last weekend’s November opener against the Wallabies. The 32-year-old Phillips, …
It’s a title they won’t feel comfortable about, but the All Blacks are apparently thriving as the yellow card kingpins of Test rugby. Hooker Dane Coles was shown the team’s …
The Wallabies are drawing on memories of their nightmare in Paris two years ago in a bid to avoid another French ambush this weekend. Australia will enter Saturday’s (Sunday morning …
New dad Saia Fainga’a is carrying a heavy heart on the Wallabies’ European tour. But the Queensland Reds hooker says he’s struck a balance that will allow him to stay …
The All Blacks are guaranteed to celebrate five years as the top dogs of world rugby this weekend. Regardless of their result against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, New Zealand …
England coach Stuart Lancaster is optimistic that forwards Courtney Lawes and Dylan Hartley will pass concussion tests in time to face South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday. The Northampton duo …
France have “triple revenge” in mind ahead of Saturday’s rugby union Test against Australia. Coach Philippe Saint-Andre’s team suffered three straight defeats by the Wallabies on their June tour Down …
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the concept of being able to challenge a Test referee has stalled in the offices of the International Rugby Board. Hansen voiced the benefits …
Gloucester five-eighth James Hook was called into Wales’s squad on Sunday for their remaining November internationals after fellow No.10 Dan Biggar suffered a groin strain in the 33-28 defeat by …
England centre Luther Burrell will not play in Saturday’s clash with South Africa as he continues to recover from a hand injury, the Rugby Football Union announced on Sunday. Burrell …
The Wallabies have arrived in Paris with a rare European clean sweep in the back of their minds after maintaining a perfect start under Michael Cheika against Wales. A week …
Six Nations champions Ireland’s clinical 29-15 victory over South Africa atoned for the disappointment of losing to the All Blacks in the final minute of their November Test last year, …
Scotland rugby coach Vern Cotter is determined to keep his players’ feet planted firmly on the ground in the wake of their impressive 41-31 victory against Argentina in their opening …
Teddy Thomas scored a hat-trick of tries on his France debut as South African-born Scott Spedding also shone on his first appearance for les Bleus in a 40-15 victory over …
Israel Folau is back to his freakish try-scoring ways but the depth in Australia’s attack has him feeling less pressure than ever to come up with points. Folau scored twice …
Wales coach Warren Gatland has warned the Wallabies will face a “different beast” at next year’s Rugby World Cup while questioning Australia’s potential to improve. Wales fell to a tenth …
Brothers Richie and Jonny Gray paved the way for Scotland’s first home win against Argentina for 24 years, a convincing 41-31 victory. The Pumas arrived in Edinburgh on a high …
