Injured Hipkiss announces retirement
Former England centre Dan Hipkiss has been forced into retirement by a shoulder injury, he announced on Wednesday.The 30-year-old sustained the injury while playing ...
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Rebels' O'Connor stays on rugby sidelines
Anointed Wallabies playmaker James O'Connor remains sidelined and will have just one match in six weeks under his belt heading into the blockbuster British ...
Rugby Union22/05/2013 07:56:00 PMread moreDeans must forgive Quade: Slack
Wallabies great Andrew Slack believes Robbie Deans should be honest and explain that Quade Cooper's controversial omission from his Test squad is due to ...
Rugby Union22/05/2013 05:27:00 PMread more
Brumbies to exact revenge against Blues
Brumbies lock Sam Carter says his side will unbottle lingering resentment for the Blues on Saturday night to exact payback for ending their 2012 ...
Rugby Union22/05/2013 03:19:00 PMread moreWallabies winger Ioane in doubt for Lions opener
Wallaby winger Digby Ioane could miss the opening Test against the British and Irish Lions after undergoing a knee operation on Wednesday, rugby officials ...
Rugby Union22/05/2013 02:57:00 PMread moreWallaby Ioane in doubt for Lions opener
Wallabies winger Digby Ioane is in doubt for the start of the British and Irish Lions Test series after undergoing a knee operation on ...
Rugby Union22/05/2013 02:26:00 PMread moreBarnes in the centres for Waratahs
Wallabies utility back Berrick Barnes has been picked at inside centre for his first run-on Super Rugby start in 10 weeks for the NSW ...
Rugby Union22/05/2013 11:06:00 AMread moreGenia backs Cooper's Wallabies chances
With Robbie Deans' critique still ringing in his ears, Quade Cooper has been backed by Queensland Reds halves partner Will Genia to respond by ...
Rugby Union21/05/2013 07:25:00 PMread moreSmith, McCabe still a chance for Lions
George Smith's hopes of playing for the Wallabies against the British and Irish Lions for a historic second time remain alive after scans on ...
Rugby Union21/05/2013 05:56:00 PMread moreFolau deserves Wallabies call-up: SBW
Sonny Bill Williams says he is impressed with the ease in which Israel Folau has adjusted to rugby union as the NSW Waratahs fullback ...
Rugby Union21/05/2013 05:20:00 PMread moreSmith, McCabe keep Lions hopes alive
Veteran flanker George Smith and centre Pat McCabe kept their hopes of facing the British and Irish Lions alive after scans Tuesday revealed their ...
Rugby Union21/05/2013 04:17:00 PMread moreNew Fiji rugby boss says finances in crisis
New Fiji Rugby Union chairman Filimone Waqabaca said Tuesday he was determined to clean up the organisation's finances after it posted a FJ$600,000 (US$325,000) ...
Rugby Union21/05/2013 02:43:00 PMread moreLions coach Gatland rules out Wilkinson call
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland on Monday insisted he won't ask Jonny Wilkinson to join the forthcoming tour to Australia unless ...
Rugby Union21/05/2013 12:49:00 AMread moreFormer Wales star Watkins diagnosed with cancer
Former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins on Monday revealed he has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.Watkins won 18 caps for his ...
Rugby Union20/05/2013 09:37:00 PMread more
Wallaby call-up could sway Folau to stay
Israel Folau says his call-up to the Wallabies squad for the British and Irish Lions Test series could convince him to stay with rugby ...
Rugby Union20/05/2013 06:12:00 PMread moreRebels rugby captain loving new role
Normally captaincy adds extra pressure to sportsmen, but Wallabies back-rower Scott Higginbotham says leadership of the Melbourne Rebels has done the opposite.Higginbotham has hit ...
Rugby Union20/05/2013 05:48:00 PMread moreRebels' confidence up for Waratahs clash
The Melbourne Rebels' drought-breaking Super Rugby win over the Stormers has created confidence they can achieve another breakthrough against the NSW Waratahs on Friday ...
Rugby Union20/05/2013 05:30:00 PMread moreShare the load Quade, Deans tells Wallaby
Adding more fuel to the fire, Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says Quade Cooper needs to be less tackle-shy and share playmaking duties because his ...
Rugby Union20/05/2013 05:27:00 PMread moreWallabies winger Ioane sent home for knee scans
Wallaby winger Digby Ioane is returning home from Queensland Reds' tour of South Africa with a knee injury, team officials said on Monday.Ioane, who ...
Rugby Union20/05/2013 05:05:00 PMread more
Waratahs building momentum says Barnes
Playmaker Berrick Barnes says the NSW Waratahs are finally starting to find some consistent form after a slow start to their Super Rugby season ...
Rugby Union20/05/2013 05:02:00 PMread moreO'Connor relishing fly-half role for Wallabies
James O'Connor said Monday he will relish the fly-half role after being preferred to Quade Cooper as the Wallaby playmaker for next month's three-Test ...
Rugby Union20/05/2013 03:32:00 PMread moreReds coach defends dumped Wallaby Cooper
Queensland Reds head coach Ewen McKenzie has backed his ditched Wallaby Quade Cooper over defensive concerns for next month's Test series against the British ...
Rugby Union20/05/2013 02:35:00 PMread moreO'Connor to relish Wallabies' No.10 role
James O'Connor says he will relish the responsibility of playing five-eighth for the Wallabies in the three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions.Despite ...
Rugby Union20/05/2013 01:02:00 PMread moreIoane ruled out for Reds with injury
The Queensland Reds have suffered a blow ahead of this weekend's Super Rugby clash against the Stormers in Cape Town with Wallabies winger Digby ...
Rugby Union20/05/2013 10:28:00 AMread more
Cooper no defensive worry, says McKenzie
Queensland coaching boss Ewen McKenzie insists Quade Cooper is no more of a defensive concern than five-eighth elect James O'Connor and is miffed at ...
Rugby Union20/05/2013 08:04:00 AMread moreInspirational Wilkinson claims European honour
England rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson rounded off the perfect weekend after being named European player of the year on Sunday, a day after captaining ...
Rugby Union20/05/2013 03:54:00 AMread moreIreland squad for USA, Canada tour
Rory Best has been named as Ireland captain for his country's tour to the United States and Canada after failing to make the British ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 10:39:00 PMread more
Cooper overlooked for Wallabies
Ewen McKenzie launched a fierce defence of Quade Cooper after Wallabies coach Robbie Deans on Sunday all but froze the mercurial playmaker out of ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 06:29:00 PMread moreDeans challenges Cooper to be more assertive
Coach Robbie Deans has challenged playmaker Quade Cooper to assert himself in his tour game against the British and Irish Lions if he wants ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 04:36:00 PMread moreDeans leaves door ajar for troubled Beale
Coach Robbie Deans said troubled star back Kurtley Beale still has a chance of playing against the British and Irish Lions despite missing the ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 04:09:00 PMread moreCooper out, Folau in Wallabies squad for Lions
Maverick playmaker Quade Cooper was left out of a 25-man Wallaby squad but code-hopper Israel Folau was chosen on Sunday after just 11 Super ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 03:28:00 PMread moreQuade Cooper left out of Wallaby squad for Lions
Flyhalf Quade Cooper was omitted from the 25-man Wallaby squad named to play the touring British and Irish Lions in next month's three-Test series, ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 02:25:00 PMread moreWallaby squad to face the British and Irish Lions
The 25-man Wallabies squad named by coach Robbie Deans on Sunday to face the British and Irish Lions in Australia in June-July:Wallabies - Ben ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 02:21:00 PMread more
Giteau celebrates European rugby triumph
Former Wallabies star Matt Giteau is celebrating European Cup final glory with Toulon but it could so easily have been fellow Australian Brock James ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 01:19:00 PMread moreChiefs on top as Brumbies fall to Waratahs
New Zealand's Waikato Chiefs are on top of rugby's Super 15 after frontrunners ACT Brumbies faltered for the second straight match and slipped to ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 12:45:00 PMread moreFinals talk taboo for NSW Waratahs
The NSW Waratahs are refusing to talk finals football despite continuing on their impressive roll towards the Super Rugby playoffs with a gritty win ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 11:26:00 AMread moreEuro triumph better than World Cup glory - Wilkinson
Toulon hero Jonny Wilkinson says winning the European Cup was an even greater feeling than lifting the Rugby World Cup.The 33-year-old fly-half kicked four ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 10:30:00 AMread moreReborn 'Tahs up for three-way Super fight
Now, it's a ding-dong race in three.The resurgent NSW Waratahs have joined Australian rugby's top dogs - the Brumbies and Queensland Reds - in ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 10:23:00 AMread moreReds rue costly misses in Super Rugby loss
Queensland's biggest 2013 downfall - a lack of try-scoring polish - returned to haunt them in Bloemfontein as the frustrated Reds fell 27-13 to ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 09:25:00 AMread moreEuropean Cup winners
Winners of the European Cup, after Toulon beat Clermont 16-15 in the 2013 final at Landsdowne Road on Saturday:1996 Toulouse (FRA)1997 Brive (FRA)1998 Bath ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 04:57:00 AMread moreWilkinson mettle steers Toulon to Euro title
Jonny Wilkinson showed trademark nerves of steel to kick Toulon to glory over Clermont in a tense European Cup final.Ten years after kicking England ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 04:56:00 AMread moreEuropean Cup final result - Clermont 15 Toulon 16
Result of the European Cup final between Toulon and Clermont at Landsdowne Road on Saturday:Clermont 15 Toulon 16H-t: 3-3ScorersClermont - Tries: Nalaga (42), James ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 04:33:00 AMread moreToulon beat Clermont to win European Cup
Toulon beat Clermont 16-15 to win the European Cup on Saturday.Clermont scored two tries to Toulon's one in a nail-biting match, but three penalties ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 04:14:00 AMread more
Bulls beat bottom-place Highlanders 35-18
The Bulls charged past the Highlanders 35-18 in Super Rugby on Saturday to retain control of the South African conference and move second overall ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 03:49:00 AMread moreEuropean Cup final teams
Teams for the European Cup final between Toulon and Clermont at Landsdowne Road on Saturday (kick-off 1600 GMT):Teams (15-1)ToulonDelon Armitage; Rudi Wulf, Mathieu Bastareaud, ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 01:35:00 AMread morePhilippines beat UAE in relegation battle
The Philippines beat the United Emirates 24-8 in the Asia Five Nations on Saturday as the hosts' maiden win ensured their survival in their ...
Rugby Union19/05/2013 12:00:00 AMread moreSmith and Polota-Nau in Lions series doubt
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans was bracing for the worst on Saturday night after George Smith suffered a knee injury that was likely to keep ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 11:09:00 PMread moreBarnes leads Waratahs to win over Brumbies
Berrick Barnes has led the NSW Waratahs to a priceless 28-22 victory over Super Rugby frontrunners the Brumbies on a night of carnage for ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 10:57:00 PMread moreWaratahs give the Brumbies more cause for concern
The NSW Waratahs opened up the Super 15 title race with a fighting 28-22 win over leaders ACT Brumbies in a fierce Australian derby ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 10:20:00 PMread moreO'Gara retires to take up Racing coaching role
Ireland's record points scorer Ronan O'Gara announced his retirement on Saturday to take up a coaching role at French Top 14 side Racing Metro.The ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 09:45:00 PMread moreCrusaders down Blues in New Zealand derby
The Canterbury Crusaders outmuscled the Auckland Blues 23-3 Saturday to leapfrog their arch-rivals and claim second spot in the New Zealand Super 15 conference.The ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 08:00:00 PMread moreCrusaders beat Blues to maintain momentum
The Crusaders have continued to build momentum into their Super Rugby campaign with a clinical 23-3 win over the Blues that moves them into ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 07:40:00 PMread moreRebels hope Super Rugby win helps coach
Melbourne Rebels players are hoping their breakthrough Super Rugby win over the Stormers helps coach Damien Hill keep his job.The Rebels edged the highly-rated ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 04:41:00 PMread moreCampese lauds Raiders' in-form back line
Canberra skipper Terry Campese has anointed the in-form Raiders backline as the best in the NRL ahead of Sunday's clash with Cronulla at Shark ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 12:41:00 PMread moreLeinster add to Stade agony with Challenge Cup win
Leinster shrugged off the absence of star centre Brian O'Driscoll to beat Stade Francais 34-13 on Friday to clinch the European Challenge Cup.It was ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 07:59:00 AMread moreChallenge Cup - Leinster 34 Stade Francais 13
Result of the Challenge Cup final in Dublin on Saturday:Leinster (IRL) 34 Stade Francais (FRA) 13H-t: 21-6afp ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 07:08:00 AMread moreLeinster win European Challenge Cup
Leinster defeated Stade Francais 34-13 to win the European Challenge Cup on Friday.The victory added to the Irish side's three European Cup triumphs in ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 07:03:00 AMread moreIt's all I have to play for, says Wilkinson
Jonny Wilkinson admitted Friday that getting a first taste of a European Cup final at the age of 33 represents all he has to ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 04:27:00 AMread moreTroubled ex-gridiron player takes a run at Olympics
Former collegiate gridiron star Maurice Clarett, who went to prison on robbery and weapons charges, is testing his skills at rugby sevens with an ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 04:08:00 AMread moreWilkinson the key in European Cup final
Jonny Wilkinson will put his battered body through one more test of durability on Saturday as he attempts to guide Toulon to a first ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 03:23:00 AMread moreSharks down Force 23-13 in Super Rugby
The Sharks have returned to the Super Rugby winners' list, ending a disappointing tour to New Zealand and Australia with a gritty 23-13 win ...
Rugby Union18/05/2013 12:22:00 AMread moreSuper 15 - Sharks edge out Force
South Africa's Sharks overcame a slow start to beat the Western Force in their Super 15 rugby clash in Perth on Friday night.The Force ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 11:55:00 PMread moreRebels score Super win over Stormers 30-21
A late penalty try at last gave the Melbourne Rebels something to smile about as they recorded a breakthrough 30-21 win over the Stormers ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 10:36:00 PMread moreRebels claim first South African win over Stormers
Australia's Melbourne Rebels celebrated their first victory over South African opposition with a rousing 30-21 Super 15 win over the Western Stormers in Melbourne ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 10:12:00 PMread moreMichalak on Toulon bench for European Cup final
Mercurial French half-back Frederic Michalak will start on the bench for Toulon against Clermont in the European Cup final on Saturday.Toulon coach Bernard Laporte ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 10:06:00 PMread moreChiefs back on top after downing Hurricanes
Defending champions the Waikato Chiefs moved back into top spot on the Super 15 ladder Friday after holding on to beat New Zealand rivals ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 08:17:00 PMread moreChiefs beat Hurricanes to go top
The Chiefs showed their defensive resilience to hold out the Hurricanes 17-12 and go top of the Super Rugby table.The victory lifted the defending ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 07:50:00 PMread more
It's State of Origin Super Rugby
It'll be Super Rugby's very own State of Origin at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night, when the NSW Waratahs host the Brumbies in the ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 05:59:00 PMread more
Reds aim to burn Cheetahs in Super Rugby
Queensland will attempt to burn the Cheetahs with sheer speed and creative counter-attack to continue a successful Super Rugby record on South Africa's high ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 05:16:00 PMread more
Smith, Hooper battle for Wallabies jumper
The battle for the highly coveted No.7 Wallabies jumper will come to a climactic showdown on Saturday night when the Waratahs host the Brumbies ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 04:21:00 PMread moreDeal sees Auckland Blues operations part-privatised
The licence to operate the Auckland Blues Super 15 franchise has been partially sold-off to a private investment firm, the New Zealand Rugby Union ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 03:53:00 PMread moreBraid out to end Blues drought
Helping the Blues secure a first Super Rugby win in Christchurch in nine years will be high on loose forward Luke Braid's agenda on ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 03:39:00 PMread moreIzzy's in but Quade to miss Wallaby squad
Controversial playmaker Quade Cooper is expected to be shunned when Robbie Deans unveils his 25-man Wallabies squad for next month's blockbuster series against the ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 01:35:00 PMread moreDeal sees Auckland Blues partially privatised
The licence for the Auckland Blues Super 15 franchise has been partially sold-off to a private investment firm, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 01:22:00 PMread moreAll Black Carter calls for global season revamp
All Blacks great Dan Carter on Friday backed calls to overhaul global rugby's playing calendar, saying the off-season is too short under the existing ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 12:10:00 PMread moreAll-French European Cup final an international affair
Iconic English fly-half Jonny Wilkinson will seek to add a continental crown to his honours when his Toulon club take on French rivals Clermont ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 10:40:00 AMread moreWelsh hooker Owens misses Japan tour
Wales hooker Ken Owens was Thursday ruled out of the two-Test tour to Japan due to injury.The 26-year-old suffered a blow to the neck ...
Rugby Union17/05/2013 07:13:00 AMread moreO'Driscoll to play on but misses Challenge final
Brian O'Driscoll ended speculation about his future by signing a new one-year deal to play on for Ireland and Leinster, the Irish Rugby Football ...
Rugby Union16/05/2013 09:33:00 PMread moreForce brace for hungry Sharks in rugby
Western Force coach Michael Foley believes rumours of in-fighting at the Sharks will galvanise the Durban-based Super Rugby franchise ahead of Friday night's clash ...
Rugby Union16/05/2013 08:02:00 PMread moreO'Driscoll to play on after IRFU deal
Brian O'Driscoll ended speculation about his future by signing a new one-year deal to play on for Ireland and Leinster, the Irish Rugby Football ...
Rugby Union16/05/2013 07:46:00 PMread moreFormer England wing Voyce retires
Former England wing Tom Voyce has decided to hang up his boots at the age of 32.Voyce, who previously turned out for Bath, Wasps ...
Rugby Union16/05/2013 07:28:00 PMread moreSuper Rugby coaches overlook stars
Brumbies coach Jake White and his NSW Waratahs counterpart Michael Cheika have dealt a number of Wallabies hopefuls selection blows ahead of Saturday night's ...
Rugby Union16/05/2013 07:05:00 PMread moreWales scrum-half to join Gloucester
Wales international scrum-half Tavis Knoyle is to join Gloucester from Scarlets on a two-year deal, the English Premiership side said Thursday.The 22-year-old was part ...
Rugby Union16/05/2013 06:31:00 PMread moreEmail leak may be bad for Wallabies: Foley
Western Force coach Michael Foley fears the email leak that has rocked the Australian Rugby Union could be a distraction for players ahead of ...
Rugby Union16/05/2013 03:31:00 PMread moreCrusaders skipper Read ready for action
Crusaders skipper Kieran Read has declared himself mentally and physically ready for his return to Super Rugby and a clash with arch-rivals the Blues ...
Rugby Union16/05/2013 02:32:00 PMread moreBrumbies bolster pack with great Scotts
The Brumbies have bolstered their tight five for their highly-anticipated Super Rugby clash against the Waratahs on Saturday night, bringing Scott Fardy and Scott ...
Rugby Union16/05/2013 02:17:00 PMread moreAustralia's irresistible Israel presses Lions claim
Code-swapping revelation Israel Folau will try to grab a final chance to impress national selectors Saturday by starring in the Super 15 a day ...
Rugby Union16/05/2013 02:07:00 PMread more
Pint-sized Rebels up for Super challenge
The Melbourne Rebels are confident their new pint-sized halves pairing Nic Stirzaker and Bryce Hegarty won't be out-muscled by the Stormers in their Super ...
Rugby Union16/05/2013 12:53:00 PMread more
Reds face rugby acid test on Africa safari
One South African coach has questioned whether Queensland are true title contenders, but Ewen McKenzie has stressed the Reds are in great shape heading ...
Rugby Union16/05/2013 12:45:00 PMread moreO'Driscoll injury fear clouds Leinster Euro dream
Leinster believe star centre Brian O'Driscoll will be fit for Friday's European Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais as the Irish giants seek a ...
Rugby Union16/05/2013 10:30:00 AMread moreScotland star Ansbro forced to retire
Scotland and London Irish centre Joe Ansbro announced his retirement on Wednesday after losing his battle to recover from a broken neck.Ansbro suffered the ...
Rugby Union15/05/2013 08:05:00 PMread moreStormers fined for misconduct
South African Super 15 team Western Stormers were fined Aus$25,000 (US$24,655) Wednesday for insulting and offensive conduct towards match officials and bringing the game ...
Rugby Union15/05/2013 08:01:00 PMread moreLeaked Wallaby email annoys Super coaches
Who leaked the email?Some of Australia's Super Rugby coaches are annoyed and suspicious their collective Test selections have been revealed four days before the ...
Rugby Union15/05/2013 06:21:00 PMread moreRebels thrust rookie into playmaker role
Rugby league convert Bryce Hegarty has been thrust into the Melbourne Rebels' hot seat with a run-on Super Rugby debut at five-eighth against the ...
Rugby Union15/05/2013 03:03:00 PMread moreForce's Eaton to sit out season after wife's death
Western Force halfback Chris Eaton said Wednesday he will sit out the rest of the Super 15 season following the death of his wife ...
Rugby Union15/05/2013 12:58:00 PMread moreEight newcomers in France squad for NZ tour
France coach Philippe Saint-Andre on Tuesday called up eight uncapped players for his 35-man squad to tour New Zealand tour next month.Les Bleus, who ...
Rugby Union15/05/2013 01:06:00 AMread moreSexton sad Wilkinson not on Lions tour
Jonny Sexton is disappointed that Jonny Wilkinson will not be alongside him on the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.England fly-half great Wilkinson, ...
Rugby Union14/05/2013 11:23:00 PMread moreAll Black ace Howlett retires
Munster's former New Zealand wing Doug Howlett has retired from professional rugby, the Irish province announced Tuesday.The 34-year-old, the All Blacks' record try ...
Rugby Union14/05/2013 10:11:00 PMread moreForce's Hayward an accidental goalkicker
Jayden Hayward is as surprised as anybody at the niche he's found for himself at the Western Force.Hayward struggled for opportunities during stints with ...
Rugby Union14/05/2013 05:52:00 PMread moreHansen to run rule over All Blacks hopefuls
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen on Tuesday named 10 uncapped players in a 38-man training group ahead of New Zealand's three-Test series against France, ...
Rugby Union14/05/2013 03:24:00 PMread more
