Rugby Union News

Coach John Manenti does not accept there is a second-day malaise affecting his Australian team after they finished outside the medals at the New Zealand leg of the women’s rugby …

Australia have paid dearly for an indiscretion from Maurice Longbottom in their 17-14 loss to hosts New Zealand in a tense men’s semi-final at the rugby world sevens series tournament. …

Australia’s gold medal drought in the women’s sevens world series lives on after Canada overran them 28-19 in the semi-finals of the New Zealand tournament. The concession of two late …

The Queensland backline’s fancy feet, fast hands and willingness to “play some footy” is pleasing a nostalgic Brad Thorn, who’s seen plenty in his time. The Reds coach played rugby …

Australia have earned a shock berth in the semi-finals of the sevens world series tournament in New Zealand, helped by Fiji’s title defence coming to a clattering halt. The Australians …

Coach John Manenti is finding every game he watches, he’s confronted by another candidate staking their claim for Olympic selection in the Australian women’s sevens team. There was another prime …

The to-do list is long for NSW Waratahs coach Rob Penney after watching his team get “comprehensively beaten” by Queensland just one week out from their Super Rugby season opener. …

Defence specialist Jacques Nienaber was announced as South Africa’s new head coach on Friday, replacing World Cup-winning mentor Rassie Erasmus. Erasmus had already indicated before the World Cup in Japan …

Queensland Reds will roll with confidence into the Super Rugby season after an impressive trial win that ended an 11-game losing streak against NSW Waratahs. Brad Thorn’s slick outfit ran …

All eyes will be on returning Olympic star Emilee Cherry when Australia try to end their two-year winless drought at the women’s sevens world series in Hamilton. New Zealand’s first …

There are few players with more on the line this Super Rugby season than Brumbies halfback Joe Powell. Powell has been the starting halfback in Canberra since 2017 and has …

The Brumbies changing of the guard at flyhalf has proved a smooth one so far, with young gun Noah Lolesio declaring himself ready for Super Rugby. Veteran playmaker Christian Lealiifano …

New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has warned that Australia face a lot of hard work to regain a high position in rugby’s world rankings, but believes top spot is ultimately …

He’s learnt how to lead by watching Michael Hooper, now new Queensland captain Liam Wright is gunning for his Wallabies spot. The pair will lock horns in a Super Rugby …

Scotland talisman Finn Russell has been sent home from their Six Nations training camp for a breach of discipline. The Racing 92 fly-half will not play in Scotland’s opener against …

Premiership Rugby has published the report into Saracens’ salary cap breaches. The English Premiership and European champions were deducted 35 league points and fined STG5.36 million in November for breaking …

With the new Super Rugby season just a week away, Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle has revealed a tender process for the code’s next broadcast rights deal will start in …

The Brumbies lost 157 Test caps in the off-season, without making any major signings, but they didn’t miss a beat in a Super Rugby trial against the Melbourne Rebels. Wallabies …