Rugby Union News

While sad to see Jack Maddocks leave Melbourne, new recruit Andrew Kellaway knows it could also help him break into the Rebels Super Rugby starting side. Maddocks departed the Rebels …

Angus Blyth is simultaneously learning the finer points of rugby and still getting schooled in the gym by his Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn. But it’s the perfect place to …

Rugby nomad Robbie Abel wants to be a calming voice to the youngsters at Super Rugby’s NSW Waratahs, the latest destination on his sporting journey. The 30-year-old hooker has been …

Rugby nomad Robbie Abel wants to be a calming voice to the youngsters at the NSW Waratahs, the latest destination on his sporting journey. The 30-year-old hooker has been attached …

Chloe Dalton will launch a late bid for a second Olympic gold medal with the Carlton AFLW convert set to rejoin Australia’s rugby sevens program in April. The talented kicker …

World Rugby have introduced a set of law amendments which will be trialled at various tournaments this year in a bid to improve player safety and reduce the risk of …

NSW Waratahs stalwart Jed Hollway says their new-look squad must build on the legacy left by a host of departing stars and drive new standards. Among the players who left …

The NSW Waratahs have received a big boost ahead of the Super Rugby season, securing Wallabies utility Jack Maddocks in a transfer from the Melbourne Rebels. The youngster, who played …

Aaron Cruden says All Blacks selection isn’t in his thinking as he prepares for his Super Rugby return with the Chiefs. World class five-eighth Cruden left for France in late …

Ireland look set to be without Joey Carbery for this year’s Six Nations following reports he has undergone surgery on his wrist. The 24-year-old flyhalf will be sidelined for two …

Samu Kerevi’s gone but in James O’Connor the Queensland Reds boast a different way forward that new captain Liam Wright says can unleash their full potential. Wright was announced captain …

Toulon flanker Charles Ollivon will captain France in this season’s Six Nations Championship in Europe. The 26-year-old’s first match in charge is against England at Stade de France on February …

He’s only 22, but new Queensland Reds captain Liam Wright has the smarts, skill and respect to lead his team back to the Super Rugby finals, says coach Brad Thorn. …

Elusive Wallabies utility Jack Maddocks could become the NSW Waratahs’ fullback in a player swap deal with the Melbourne Rebels ahead of the Super Rugby season. Management of both teams …

Former Hurricanes lock Michael Fatialofa is to undergo surgery after suffering a neck injury playing for Worcester in their English Premiership match against Saracens. The 27-year-old New Zealander, who helped …

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar says there will be no excuses come round one of Super Rugby, despite bushfires throwing their pre-season into disarray. The unrelenting fires on the NSW south …

The Brumbies are moving their Super Rugby training base to Newcastle, 443 kms away, because of the hazardous air conditions in Canberra. The franchise’s facilities at the University of Canberra …

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has received a knighthood in New Zealand’s New Year honours list, despite the team’s early exit at this year’s Rugby World Cup. He becomes …