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Preview: Wallabies v All Blacks

29/07/2010 | 01:39 PM
Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, Sat July 31, 8:00pm More...

De Villiers gets backing

29/07/2010 | 12:58 PM
Peter de Villiers has been given a vote of confidence by his employers at the South African Rugby More...

Wallabies won't look

28/07/2010 | 08:03 PM
Wallabies assistant coach Jim Williams says he 'probably' won't even look at the controversial More...

Cooper appeal fails

28/07/2010 | 05:32 PM
Star playmaker Quade Cooper will miss the Wallabies' two upcoming Bledisloe Cup Tests against New More...

Quade's long wait

28/07/2010 | 02:35 PM
Star Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper is facing an agonising wait to see if he'll be available for More...

Deans: No surface tension

28/07/2010 | 02:04 PM
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has declared the state of the playing surface a non-issue ahead of More...

All go at Etihad

28/07/2010 | 09:50 AM
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is anticipating a fast-flowing Bledisloe Cup opener against More...

Deans backs new combo

28/07/2010 | 08:39 AM
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has backed the new-look midfield combination of Berrick Barnes and More...

Cowan to step up

28/07/2010 | 07:49 AM
Jimmy Cowan is feeling the heat of Piri Weepu's hot More...

Cowan, Rokocoko back

27/07/2010 | 08:18 PM
Halfback Jimmy Cowan and wing Joe Rokocoko return to the starting XV for the All Blacks for More...

Rokocoko raring to go

27/07/2010 | 06:50 PM
Veteran All Blacks winger Joe Rokocoko has declared himself in perfect shape for Saturday's More...

Barnes back in favour

27/07/2010 | 05:26 PM
Forgotten Wallaby Berrick Barnes has been recalled to the starting line-up for Saturday's Bledisoe More...

Two changes for NZ

27/07/2010 | 02:03 PM
The All Blacks have made two changes ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies More...

Aus players jump ship

27/07/2010 | 11:19 AM
A gaping hole between Super Rugby and club level has seen Brumbies first five-eighths Christian More...

Review for de Villiers

27/07/2010 | 06:05 AM
South African rugby has played downs reports of a rift in the team after the embattled Springboks More...

Cooper to appeal ban

26/07/2010 | 09:17 PM
The Australian Rugby Union will appeal a two-week suspension handed down to five-eighth Quade More...

Smit under pressure

26/07/2010 | 09:00 AM
Springbok captain John Smit may be sitting on 99 caps but pressure is mounting in South Africa for More...

Jake wants job back

26/07/2010 | 06:54 AM
World Cup-winning South African coach Jake White wants to coach the Springboks More...

Fortnight for Cooper

26/07/2010 | 12:46 AM
Wallabies in-form flyhalf Quade Cooper has been suspended for two weeks after being cited for a More...

Boks blame themselves

25/07/2010 | 01:28 PM
The Springboks will return home from their disastrous tour with three successive Tri Nations More...

Fortnight ban for Cooper

25/07/2010 | 12:37 PM
Wallabies in-form flyhalf Quade Cooper has been suspended for two weeks after being cited for a More...

Jury out on Wallabies

25/07/2010 | 08:58 AM
The Wallabies took care of their biggest test of 2010, but the jury is still out on whether the More...

Wallabies open with win

25/07/2010 | 06:01 AM
The Wallabies have stamped themselves as Tri Nations contenders with a comfortable 30-13 win over More...

Pocock holds the key

24/07/2010 | 07:58 AM
According to the Wallabies camp, open side flanker David Pocock could be the key to their chances More...

Boks not losing focus

23/07/2010 | 07:44 PM
South Africa skipper John Smit says the players aren't losing focus before its must-win clash More...

Brumbies promote Wara

23/07/2010 | 03:35 PM
Full-back Samu Wara is one of five rookies from the Brumbies Academy to be promoted to the senior More...

Wilson calls for 'on report'

23/07/2010 | 07:16 AM
Former All Black Jeff Wilson believes rugby should take a leaf out of league's book by using the More...

Sharpe talks up contest

23/07/2010 | 06:54 AM
The Wallabies' clash with the Springboks on Saturday night at Suncorp Stadium is shaping as a More...

Larkham returns to Brumbies

21/07/2010 | 01:45 PM
Wallabies great Stephen Larkham has returned to the Brumbies as their new attack coach for the next More...

O'Connor relishing role

21/07/2010 | 12:50 PM
James O'Connor's move from full-back to the wing for Australia's Tri Nations opener against the More...

Wallabies full of belief

21/07/2010 | 07:44 AM
The Wallabies are determined to bring a renewed enthusiasm to Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night More...

Wallabies step it up

20/07/2010 | 05:20 PM
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans welcomes back three of his big guns for Saturday night's Tri Nations More...

Boks ring the changes

20/07/2010 | 04:30 PM
On the back of disappointing consecutive losses to New Zealand, the Springboks have made nine More...

Stannard returns to Force

20/07/2010 | 02:43 PM
Australia Sevens scrumhalf James Stannard is back in the fold at the Western Force after signing More...

No surgery for Kahui

20/07/2010 | 08:44 AM
New Zealand utility back Richard Kahui has fractured his shoulder but is hopeful of a return to More...

Slack a Wallaby great

19/07/2010 | 12:27 PM
Former Australia captain Andrew Slack has been inducted into the Wallaby Hall of Fame, the ARU More...

Boks battle history

19/07/2010 | 11:49 AM
South Africa arrived in Australia knowing it must change history in Brisbane to stand a chance of More...

Mathewson on standby

19/07/2010 | 11:48 AM
Alby Mathewson has been asked to assemble with the All Blacks next weekend before flying to More...

Wingers join Wallabies

18/07/2010 | 03:13 PM
The Wallabies have welcomed wingers Drew Mitchell and Cameron Shepherd into the Tri Nations Series More...

More to come from NZ

18/07/2010 | 03:08 PM
Somewhat ominously for South Africa and Australia, New Zealand coach Graham Henry says there is More...

More too come from NZ

18/07/2010 | 02:36 PM
Somewhat ominously for South Africa and Australia, New Zealand coach Graham Henry says there is More...

Plenty to learn for Ranger

18/07/2010 | 02:26 PM
It might have been Rene Ranger's first start for the All Blacks but despite scoring his first Test More...

Dagg a star in making

18/07/2010 | 10:19 AM
Rising star Israel Dagg was supposed to move to fullback when taking the field as a replacement in More...

Expression delights Henry

18/07/2010 | 06:19 AM
All Blacks coach Graham Henry was delighted his players were prepared to have a go at expressing More...

Just the beginning for NZ

18/07/2010 | 06:12 AM
Knowing that points are vital in Tri Nations aspirations, the All Blacks have a few days off before More...

All Blacks start well

18/07/2010 | 02:19 AM
Precision and individual class saw the All Blacks complete their second win, 31-17, over South More...

De Villiers chips at referees

17/07/2010 | 10:30 PM
Springboks coach Peter de Villiers implied a level of cheating was behind the All Blacks' More...

All Blacks make perfect start

17/07/2010 | 07:34 PM
Superior inventiveness, precision and individual class saw the All Blacks complete their second More...

Cooper in the clear

17/07/2010 | 08:10 AM
Wallabies fly-half Quade Cooper is in the clear after the Southport Magistrates Court dropped a More...

McCaw: SA will be physical

17/07/2010 | 04:57 AM
A more physical approach from South Africa is being anticipated by the All Blacks ahead of Saturday More...

Mental toughness needed

16/07/2010 | 08:33 AM
South Africa would have to address the mental side of its game to come back from last week's heavy More...

Boks look to past for lift

16/07/2010 | 08:19 AM
South Africa will be looking to the inspiration of the one-week turnaround it achieved on its 2008 More...

Weepu gets his shot

16/07/2010 | 06:41 AM
Halfback Piri Weepu hasn't made a start for the All Blacks since the 2008 season but is determined More...

Old stagers set tone

16/07/2010 | 06:39 AM
Cory Jane, a relative newcomer in Test ranks, said it had been something special to see the way More...

Phibbs stays with Brumbies

15/07/2010 | 01:48 PM
Brumbies scrumhalf Patrick Phibbs has re-signed with the club for 2011, while Nick White has been More...

Great weight on Steyn

15/07/2010 | 12:56 PM
South Africa's ace first five-eighths Morne Steyn is feeling the absence of halfback Fourie du More...

Preview: New Zealand v South Africa

15/07/2010 | 12:55 PM
Westpac Stadium, Wellington, Saturday July 17, 19:35 More...

Franks sets sights on Hayman

15/07/2010 | 12:52 PM
Tighthead prop Carl Hayman may be missing from the All Blacks but his example lives on and his most More...

Lone Ranger gets his chance

15/07/2010 | 12:48 PM
It is little wonder that Rene Ranger, tossed from the obscurity of Northland rugby last year to More...

Changes for All Blacks

15/07/2010 | 08:51 AM
Northland prodigy Rene Ranger will start his first Test match on the left wing in one of two More...

Mental game the focus

14/07/2010 | 10:49 AM
Working on the mental aspect of playing Test rugby remains a key focus for the All Blacks, says More...

De Villiers bides his time

14/07/2010 | 10:47 AM
Jean de Villiers would love to be playing in his usual second five-eighths position but for now is More...

Lesson for world rugby

14/07/2010 | 07:09 AM
Former Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer believes the All Blacks have demonstrated the value, again, of More...

Wait for Weepu and Ranger

14/07/2010 | 06:30 AM
Piri Weepu and Rene Ranger will have to wait until Thursday morning to know if they will be More...

Wallabies make date with Tigers

13/07/2010 | 08:56 PM
Australia has added a midweek game against Aviva Premiership champions Leicester to its autumn tour More...

Boks make two changes

13/07/2010 | 01:26 PM
South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has made just two forced changes to his starting team as it More...

Injuries delay All Blacks

13/07/2010 | 10:58 AM
Injuries have forced the All Blacks to delay naming their team to play South Africa in the second More...

Roberts goes under knife

13/07/2010 | 08:28 AM
Wales centre Jamie Roberts will miss most of this season after discovering he requires wrist More...

Hunger still needed

12/07/2010 | 12:23 PM
All Blacks' assistant coach Steve Hansen says it will be down to the individual to ensure the More...

Guildford called back

12/07/2010 | 09:49 AM
Discarded wing Zac Guildford and halfback Alby Mathewson have been called into the All Blacks squad More...

Questionable Boks tactics

12/07/2010 | 06:27 AM
Springboks prop Gurthro Steenkamp concisely depicted why the world champions were comprehensively More...

Back up vital for NZ

12/07/2010 | 06:23 AM
Seething anger was a driving force behind the All Blacks emphatic victory over the Springboks in More...

Shepherd stays west

11/07/2010 | 02:55 PM
Try-machine Cameron Shepherd has signed a two-year deal to remain at the Western Force, and also More...

Muliaina shows class

11/07/2010 | 12:43 PM
Fullback Mils Muliaina demonstrated why the All Blacks selectors had shown so much faith in him More...

Suspended Botha 'lucky'

11/07/2010 | 12:37 PM
All Blacks coach Graham Henry believes Springbok lock Bakkies Botha is 'lucky he didn't get more More...

Donnelly stands tall

11/07/2010 | 12:18 PM
Tom Donnelly had never played the Springboks in his brief Test career but in the aftermath of New More...

All Blacks smash SA

11/07/2010 | 09:12 AM
New Zealand's senior players stood up in a concerted and powerful display to render South Africa's More...

Mealamu hails set-piece

11/07/2010 | 07:53 AM
New Zealand showed the value of its better preparation to cope with the Springboks threat, More...

Smit unhappy with own form

10/07/2010 | 10:44 PM
Springboks captain and hooker John Smit confessed that he had been struggling all week with his More...

All Blacks overpower SA

10/07/2010 | 07:41 PM
New Zealand's senior players stood up in a concerted and powerful display to render South Africa's More...

Pressure will produce winner

09/07/2010 | 02:58 PM
Putting pressure on South Africa and taking their own opportunities will be the key for success if More...

Umaga's jersey tips SBW

09/07/2010 | 02:23 PM
Sonny Bill Williams says the action of former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga in giving him his last More...

Young Reds ready

09/07/2010 | 08:39 AM
Six months ago Scott Higginbotham and Rob Simmons were just hoping to cement a starting spot with More...

Rokocoko keeps lid on

09/07/2010 | 06:54 AM
Joe Rokocoko has been trying to keep the lid on the excitement he feels as he prepares to go back More...

Wallabies off the pace

08/07/2010 | 05:20 PM
Robbie Deans admits the Wallabies deserve to enter the upcoming Tri Nations series against New More...

Preview: New Zealand v South Africa

08/07/2010 | 02:21 PM
Eden Park, Auckland, Saturday July 10, 17:35 More...

Matfield starts mind games

08/07/2010 | 01:59 PM
Springboks coach Peter de Villiers has unveiled an experienced and formidable side for Saturday's More...

Thorn set for 'biggest' Test

08/07/2010 | 01:57 PM
Any time lock Brad Thorn lines up against South Africa in a Test match it is highest on his list of More...

Fourie warns All Blacks

08/07/2010 | 01:57 PM
Give away penalties at your peril is the message to the All Blacks from South African centre Jaque More...

Preview: New Zealand v South Africa

08/07/2010 | 01:41 PM
Eden Park, Auckland, Saturday July 10, 19:35 More...

Deans axes Mitchell

08/07/2010 | 11:49 AM
Winger Drew Mitchell has been dumped from the Wallabies squad among a series of changes for the More...

Pressure on up front

08/07/2010 | 08:27 AM
Matching the big Springbok pack, and dealing with the physicality they bring to Saturday's first More...

Test could break record

08/07/2010 | 07:24 AM
Potential 95,000 fans could watch South Africa play New Zealand at National Stadium, formerly known More...

Cueto: England on the up

08/07/2010 | 06:50 AM
Mark Cueto believes England begins the countdown to next year's World Cup invigorated by its More...

McCaw backs pack

07/07/2010 | 06:38 AM
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is looking for his side to be more confident than it was last year More...

Smith, Nonu reunited

07/07/2010 | 06:38 AM
All Blacks centre Conrad Smith is not expecting too much to be different in the South African More...

Louw fills void

07/07/2010 | 06:31 AM
Heinrich Brussow might be out of the Springbok equation but his replacement flanker Francois Louw More...

Beale fined for urinating

06/07/2010 | 05:21 PM
Wallabies utility back Kurtley Beale has been fined $5000 by the Australian Rugby Union after More...

Classic Test in prospect

06/07/2010 | 03:07 PM
Experience has been the predictable choice of the All Blacks selectors ahead of Saturday's first More...

No change in pressure

06/07/2010 | 03:05 PM
All Blacks halfback Jimmy Cowan is expecting no lessening in pressure from halfback rival Ricky More...

Aplon relishes his chance

06/07/2010 | 03:02 PM
Emerging Springbok back star Gio Aplon has a special appreciation of All Blacks rugby and says half More...

Henry: Lay off Joe

06/07/2010 | 01:18 PM
Lay off Joe Rokocoko. That's the message from All Blacks coach Graham Henry after naming his side More...

Boks not looking back

06/07/2010 | 01:05 PM
John Smit's Springboks will not be looking back at last year's success as the assurance they have More...

All Blacks predictable

06/07/2010 | 11:14 AM
Experience has been the predictable choice of the All Blacks selectors ahead of Saturday's first More...

Boks start over again

06/07/2010 | 08:11 AM
South Africa coach Peter de Villiers says his side's success in last year's Tri Nations will count More...

NZ must win at home

05/07/2010 | 02:34 PM
To win the Tri Nations, the All Blacks must win their opening two Test matches against the world More...

Hansen's options open

05/07/2010 | 02:33 PM
All Blacks forwards coach Steve Hansen is 'not going to rule myself out' of coaching the More...

Williams has surgery

05/07/2010 | 12:23 PM
Sonny Bill Williams has undergone minor keyhole knee surgery and will be out for two to three More...

Delay for SBW?

05/07/2010 | 12:22 PM
When Canterbury's high-profile rugby recruit, Sonny Bill Williams, makes his debut for the province More...

Boks respect, but not in awe

05/07/2010 | 12:16 PM
South Africa no longer views the All Blacks with More...

McCaw: SA beatable

04/07/2010 | 03:27 PM
An old-fashioned sense of determination against the traditional foe of South Africa has emerged as More...

Rare chance for Flynn

03/07/2010 | 02:06 PM
Corey Flynn played the first of his seven Tests back in 2003 as part of the World Cup of that year, More...

All Blacks will be different

03/07/2010 | 02:02 PM
All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith said he couldn't say whether the Springboks or Wallabies More...

Smith the Brumbies' best - again

03/07/2010 | 12:29 PM
Openside flanker George Smith has capped his Brumbies career by claiming his ninth Brett Robinson More...

Bok plans for Cup defence

03/07/2010 | 07:16 AM
South Africa's top players will take part in a four-week fitness program at the end of the Tri More...

Panel involved in S15

03/07/2010 | 06:18 AM
Eight months without access to prospective All Blacks World Cup claimants was concerning to the More...

Harmony key to counter

03/07/2010 | 06:12 AM
All Blacks coach Graham Henry said it was vital that harmony of spirit was seen among the back More...

Genia picks up Pilecki

02/07/2010 | 03:32 PM
Queensland Reds and Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia has won his first Pilecki Medal as the player of More...

Good start vital for NZ

02/07/2010 | 03:10 PM
Having its first two Tri Nations Tests against South Africa at home was a big chance for New More...

Graham to take charge of Force

02/07/2010 | 03:09 PM
Western Force assistant coach Richard Graham has been appointed to take over the senior role from More...

Afoa doing the extra yards

02/07/2010 | 03:09 PM
Props are generally fussy about the particulars of their craft and while John Afoa may have been More...

Home advantage an asset

02/07/2010 | 02:50 PM
Home advantage would be important for the All Blacks starting their 2010 Tri Nations campaign, More...

Du Preez will be missed

02/07/2010 | 10:13 AM
South Africa's loss of Fourie du Preez and Frans Steyn is seen as a big impediment to its ability More...

Borthwick dropped

02/07/2010 | 06:47 AM
Former captain Steve Borthwick has been dropped from England's 32-man elite squad for the More...

Staniforth feels Force

01/07/2010 | 06:51 AM
Experienced three-quarter Scott Staniforth has signed a one-year extension to remain at the Western More...

Captain faces chop

01/07/2010 | 06:35 AM
Former England captain Steve Borthwick is expected to be the notable omission from Martin Johnson's More...

Reds sign former Brumby

30/06/2010 | 06:22 PM
Former Wallaby squad member and Brumbies lock Adam Wallace-Harrison will return to Australia to More...

SA slim favourites

30/06/2010 | 07:14 AM
New Zealand has installed South Africa as slim favourites win successive Tri Nations titles, but More...

Rebels sign Rooney

29/06/2010 | 12:48 PM
Former Penrith winger Luke Rooney is the latest addition to the Melbourne Rebels camp after signing More...

Robinson raring to go

29/06/2010 | 10:50 AM
Gun Wallabies prop Benn Robinson is confident he'll be back on deck in time for his side's Tri More...

Trophies spur Wallabies

29/06/2010 | 07:43 AM
Head coach Robbie Deans and captain Rocky Elsom say the Wallabies are determined to avenge recent More...

Boks expect to win

29/06/2010 | 07:01 AM
If the Springboks don't win the Tri Nations their season will be a failure says leading South More...

Genia thumbs up

28/06/2010 | 05:33 PM
Will Genia is set to return earlier than expected from a thumb injury with the incumbent Wallabies More...

O'Neill: Deans' job safe

28/06/2010 | 02:42 PM
ARU boss John O'Neill has confirmed he will meet with Wallabies mentor Robbie Deans on Tuesday, but More...

Exciting 7s squad

28/06/2010 | 01:58 PM
New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has unveiled an exciting 22-man Commonwealth Games trial More...

Setback for Guildford

28/06/2010 | 06:38 AM
Zac Guildford wore the badge of honour for a back, a black eye, the result of Welsh hooker Matthew More...

Gatland focused on 'now'

28/06/2010 | 06:10 AM
Warren Gatland insists his focus is firmly on getting Wales primed for next year's World Cup More...

Rearguard ready for Tri Nations

27/06/2010 | 02:32 PM
New Zealand's back trio feel better-prepared for the Tri Nations because of the law changes which More...

Muliaina back on track

27/06/2010 | 02:28 PM
All Blacks fullback Mils Muliaina won't be risking himself playing club rugby next week after More...

O'Driscoll sees bright side

27/06/2010 | 10:53 AM
Ireland's 22-15 loss to the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium caps off a testing and winless tour, but More...

No room for Gear for NZ

27/06/2010 | 08:58 AM
Liam Messam's form with the unbeaten NZ Maori during their centenary series has seen him included More...

Effort pleases Deans

27/06/2010 | 08:28 AM
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans was happy with his side's performance to record a 22-15 win against More...

Springboks smash Italy

27/06/2010 | 07:04 AM
South Africa blew the cobwebs away in its final match before the Tri Nations with a comprehensive More...

Henry hits out

27/06/2010 | 06:25 AM
All Blacks coach Graham Henry struck another blow for effective action to be taken with scrum More...

SA smash Italy

27/06/2010 | 05:21 AM
South Africa blew the cobwebs away in its final match before the Tri Nations with a comprehensive More...

Gatland upset by late try

26/06/2010 | 10:46 PM
What would have been a most satisfactory night for the Welsh camp was upset by the All Blacks' last More...

Wallabies beat Ireland

26/06/2010 | 10:43 PM
The Wallabies have ensured Ireland will return home from its tour winless, but their 22-15 victory More...

Henry hits out at scrums

26/06/2010 | 10:39 PM
All Blacks coach Graham Henry struck another blow for effective action to be taken with scrum More...

Carter outguns Wales

20/06/2010 | 12:33 AM
A brilliant individual display from first five-eighths Dan Carter led the All Blacks to an More...

Wilko does it again

19/06/2010 | 11:04 PM
A Jonny Wilkinson penalty goal has helped a much improved England to a thrilling 21-20 victory over More...

Wilkinson call baffling

19/06/2010 | 08:07 AM
Rocky Elsom admits England's decision to leave match-winning veteran Jonny Wilkinson on the bench More...

Tight tussle for Boks

19/06/2010 | 07:43 AM
Victor Matfield anticipates a tight tussle when South Africa meets Italy in the first game of a More...

Jonny call baffling

19/06/2010 | 05:42 AM
Rocky Elsom admits England's decision to leave match-winning veteran Jonny Wilkinson on the bench More...

Jonny bench call baffling

19/06/2010 | 05:30 AM
Rocky Elsom admits England's decision to leave match-winning veteran Jonny Wilkinson on the bench More...

Another scalp for NZ Maori

18/06/2010 | 07:34 PM
A magnificent length-of-the-field try encapsulating every virtue of traditional attacking Maori More...

Haka could return

18/06/2010 | 04:24 PM
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has hinted his men will honour Carisbrook's final Test by firing up More...

Wales to attack

18/06/2010 | 11:55 AM
Wales is expecting the All Blacks to mount an all-out attack in Dunedin on Saturday, but if it can More...

Changes for Wales

18/06/2010 | 09:16 AM
Wales coach Warren Gatland will hand two players World Cup boarding passes if they can perform More...

Deans' toughest call

18/06/2010 | 07:51 AM
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans admits his decision to tinker with a winning combination ahead of More...

Johnson: Jonny stays on bench

18/06/2010 | 06:04 AM
Besieged England coach Martin Johnson has staunchly defended his decision to leave Jonny Wilkinson More...

Preview : New Zealand v Wales

18/06/2010 | 03:09 AM
Carisbrook, Dunedin, Saturday June 19, 19:35 More...

Preview: Wallabies v England

18/06/2010 | 02:04 AM
ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Saturday June 19, 8.00pm More...

Giteau, Genia return

18/06/2010 | 01:17 AM
Star centre Matt Giteau will make a welcome return to the Wallabies line-up for Saturday night's More...

Poms blood first starters

18/06/2010 | 12:05 AM
Ben Youngs and Courtney Lawes will make their first starts for England courtesy of manager Martin More...

Depth still all right

17/06/2010 | 10:41 PM
It may be too early to say they should eat their words, but All Blacks centre Conrad Smith 'found More...

England must expand

17/06/2010 | 10:29 PM
Props love nothing more than to scrummage - but Dan Cole says England has learned it cannot afford More...

Best time for Thomas

17/06/2010 | 10:29 PM
Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde says flanker Gavin Thomas will probably not get a better time to More...

Chasing a great send-off

17/06/2010 | 10:27 PM
A desire to create a unique burial for the rich history embedded in Carisbrook will inspire the All More...

Tourist cops ban

17/06/2010 | 01:43 AM
England winger Matt Banahan has been suspended for two weeks after being found guilty of a lifting More...

Pocock expects reprisal

17/06/2010 | 12:35 AM
Wallabies flanker David Pocock believes England will be 'a lot tougher and smarter' when the two More...

Mumm: Scrum needs work

16/06/2010 | 05:48 PM
Wallabies lock Dean Mumm admits his fellow forwards are nursing bruised egos and battered bodies in More...

Cool, calm Dagg

13/06/2010 | 07:57 AM
For a player who felt a high degree of emotion doing his first All Blacks haka, fullback Israel More...

Springboks squash French

13/06/2010 | 05:55 AM
South Africa produced a ruthless five-try display to brush aside France 42-17 in the one-off Test More...

McCaw rapt with opening

13/06/2010 | 01:28 AM
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw was delighted with his side's display during the first half of the More...

No complaints from O'Driscoll

13/06/2010 | 01:27 AM
Beaten Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll had no complaints with the outcome in his side's record More...

Record win to All Blacks

13/06/2010 | 01:26 AM
New Zealand rugby's new face was revealed with a vengeance at New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium as an More...

Wallabies pass Test

12/06/2010 | 10:38 PM
The Wallabies put in an encouraging performance to win the opening Cook Cup Test over England 27-17 More...

Maori must improve

12/06/2010 | 06:48 PM
New Zealand Maori coach Jamie Joseph has a long list of things to improve before his side faces More...

Genia's goal looms in Perth

12/06/2010 | 09:38 AM
Australia's star halfback Will Genia gets the chance on Saturday to do what he loves doing best - More...

Wales primed for tour

12/06/2010 | 05:34 AM
Halfback Mike Phillips is relishing the opportunity to prove himself against the world's best as More...

Wallabies call on depth

11/06/2010 | 08:49 PM
Young Wallabies fullback James O'Connor will have the added responsibility as the goal kicker More...

Slipper won't give up

11/06/2010 | 05:58 PM
Reds and rookie Wallabies prop James Slipper has the toughness and mental strength to handle the More...

McCaw: Ireland never easy

11/06/2010 | 02:36 PM
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is not relying on his side's historical advantage over Ireland to More...

Giteau out of Test

11/06/2010 | 01:01 PM
The Wallabies have suffered yet another injury blow on the eve of Saturday's first Test against More...

Williams has doubts

11/06/2010 | 10:01 AM
Sonny Bill Williams admits he is taking a big 'risk' in returning to New Zealand to pursue an All More...

Deans backs front row

11/06/2010 | 07:48 AM
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is backing in a young front row to take on an English side strong on More...

SBW wants Cup glory

11/06/2010 | 07:47 AM
Sonny Bill Williams has confirmed he has agreed to terms with the New Zealand Rugby Union in a bid More...

Carter backs Stanley

11/06/2010 | 07:04 AM
Dan Carter is looking for newcomer at second five-eighths Benson Stanley to perform well in his More...

Johnson: 'Get over it'

11/06/2010 | 05:48 AM
England manager Martin Johnson confronted Australia's obsession with arch-nemesis Jonny Wilkinson More...

Ireland has targets

10/06/2010 | 09:08 PM
Ireland has signalled the All Blacks lineout and high-ball ability as target points for the opening More...

Preview: All Blacks v Ireland

10/06/2010 | 05:17 PM
New Plymouth, Sat June 12, 17:35 More...

Joe feels like a new boy

10/06/2010 | 02:58 PM
Getting back into Test preparation mode has left ace All Blacks wing Joe Rokocoko feeling like a More...

Carter happy with form

10/06/2010 | 02:57 PM
All Blacks first five-eighths and playmaker Dan Carter believes he is over the form issues More...

Wallabies make six changes

10/06/2010 | 02:52 PM
The Wallabies have made six changes to the side that thrashed Fiji to the starting 15 that will More...

McKibbin stays with Waratahs

10/06/2010 | 12:59 PM
Scottish-born scrumhalf Brendan McKibbin has extended his stay in NSW by signing with the Waratahs More...

SBW to announce future

10/06/2010 | 08:05 AM
Sonny Bill Williams will confirm on Channel Nine's Footy Show on Thursday that he will reject a More...

Rebels build roster

10/06/2010 | 07:56 AM
The Melbourne Rebels continue to build their playing roster for the 2011 Super 15 season, adding More...

Technical hitch clears Attwood

09/06/2010 | 04:16 PM
Foul play charges brought against England lock Dave Attwood following Tuesday's night's 28-28 draw More...

Wales on Carter watch

09/06/2010 | 07:45 AM
Wales has gone on Dan Carter alert after advice from Springboks captain John Smit at the More...

O'Connor stars in draw

09/06/2010 | 07:44 AM
Australian teenager James O'Connor starred for the Barbarians in their 28-28 draw against an More...

Scots need to go distance

09/06/2010 | 07:07 AM
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has called for his players to work on maintaining their More...

Januarie back in favour

09/06/2010 | 06:08 AM
Peter de Villiers has sprung a surprise by including Ricky Januarie ahead of Ruan Pienaar in a More...

Genia eyes England clash

08/06/2010 | 08:37 PM
Will Genia says he can make an earlier-than-expected return from a knee injury to line-up for the More...

O'Driscoll hopes 'world implodes'

08/06/2010 | 02:22 PM
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has achieved many things in rugby but the lack of a win against More...

New trio for All Blacks

08/06/2010 | 12:05 PM
As had been widely forecast, the All Blacks will have three new caps when taking on Ireland at New More...

Scots must stand firm

08/06/2010 | 08:11 AM
Defence coach Graham Steadman knows Scotland has to stand firm if it is to have a chance of beating More...

Ireland looks after players

08/06/2010 | 08:08 AM
Ireland management says the decision not to spend the entire build-up to Saturday's Test against More...

Deans: Wallabies spots open

08/06/2010 | 07:48 AM
Robbie Deans says Tuesday night's clash between the Australian Barbarians and England in Perth is More...

Steyn loses touch

08/06/2010 | 06:51 AM
Peter de Villiers is shocked by the way Frans Steyn's game has deteriorated since he quit South More...

Wales can lift

08/06/2010 | 05:48 AM
Springboks star Jaque Fourie insists Wales will be dangerous opponents at next year's World Cup More...

Olly rules out Test

08/06/2010 | 05:46 AM
Disappointed Olly Barkley broke from the party line on Monday and revealed he has no chance of More...

'Wales is dangerous'

07/06/2010 | 07:01 AM
Springboks star Jaque Fourie insists Wales will be dangerous opponents at next year's World Cup More...

Wilkinson fit for Aussies

07/06/2010 | 06:09 AM
Martin Johnson confirmed Australia's arch nemesis Jonny Wilkinson will be fit to tackle the More...

Wales fall short

06/06/2010 | 04:52 PM
Wales head coach Warren Gatland was once again left to reflect on a missed opportunity after seeing More...

Wallabies outclass Fiji

06/06/2010 | 12:45 PM
The Wallabies have overcome a sluggish start to post an encouraging 49-3 victory over a committed More...

Rookies may start

05/06/2010 | 09:38 PM
Graham Henry has settled on his playing 22 for the Test against Ireland in New Plymouth next More...

Lipman angry at snub

05/06/2010 | 08:09 PM
Michael Lipman revealed the depth of frustration he feels at being shunned by English rugby and More...

Franks' put stamp on All Blacks

04/06/2010 | 09:53 PM
Brothers in the All Blacks are not unusual, names like Clarke, Going and Whetton spring to mind More...

All Blacks happy with laws

04/06/2010 | 05:58 PM
Reverting to traditional rugby law had suited the direction the All Blacks were attempting to move More...

Phillips relishes clash

04/06/2010 | 05:02 PM
Wales star Mike Phillips knows only one way to play against world champion South Africa - and he More...

Du Preez out of Tri Nations

04/06/2010 | 04:39 PM
Fourie du Preez, arguably the finest halfback in Test rugby, is out of the Tri Nations after opting More...

De Jongh steps up

04/06/2010 | 04:09 PM
Juan de Jongh will make his international debut against Wales on Saturday after Butch James was More...

Preview: Wallabies v Fiji

04/06/2010 | 10:30 AM
Canberra Stadium, Saturday June 5, 7.30pm More...

Robinson commits to Tahs

04/06/2010 | 12:22 AM
Wallabies prop Benn Robinson has shunned a lucrative offer from new Super rugby franchise the More...

Weepu keen for chance

03/06/2010 | 09:22 PM
Piri Weepu has advised All Blacks newcomer Aaron Cruden to take everything in during the pre-Test More...

Faith rewarded for Rokocoko

03/06/2010 | 09:21 PM
Recalled All Blacks wing Joe Rokocoko overcame the disappointment of his dropping from the side More...

Tour perfect for Wales

03/06/2010 | 05:04 PM
Warren Gatland believes Wales' daunting June Test match program is perfect preparation for the 2011 More...

TV worry for Ireland

03/06/2010 | 04:07 PM
Banning broadcasters from charging viewers to watch Heineken Cup and Six Nations clashes could More...

O'Gara captains Ireland

03/06/2010 | 04:02 PM
Ronan O'Gara will lead Ireland in Friday's uncapped match against the Barbarians at Thomond More...

England builds for 2011

03/06/2010 | 05:28 AM
Team manager Martin Johnson says England will use two Cook Cup Tests with the Wallabies as More...

Beale gets his chance

02/06/2010 | 08:01 PM
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans admits Kurtley Beale's pending court appearance influenced the More...

Hawke's Bay brotherhood

02/06/2010 | 05:51 PM
Ten years ago Zac Guildford and Israel Dagg squared off at Intermediate School; this year the More...

Three new Wallabies

02/06/2010 | 12:43 AM
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has named three debutants in his starting side ahead of Saturday's More...

Dagg a Crusader

02/06/2010 | 12:10 AM
Rookie All Black Israel Dagg is set to be the latest star signing for the More...

Tour to define England

01/06/2010 | 04:14 PM
Will Greenwood admits that Martin Johnson could find it hard to take the England captaincy off More...

Barnes up for fight

01/06/2010 | 01:47 AM
Wallabies back Berrick Barnes believes his move from Queensland to the Waratahs this season has More...

Samoa clinches crown

31/05/2010 | 05:35 PM
Samoa claimed its first IRB Sevens World Series title after ruthlessly dispatching Australia 41-14 More...

England fends off Baabaas

31/05/2010 | 04:05 PM
England warmed up for its tour of Australia and New Zealand with a confidence-boosting 35-26 win More...

Mitchell joins Lions

31/05/2010 | 03:18 PM
John Mitchell has joined the Lions coaching team for their forthcoming Currie Cup More...

McCaw cracks the whip

31/05/2010 | 12:48 AM
Avoiding being caught in a state of unpreparedness before their first Test, against Ireland on June More...

Rokocoko is back!

31/05/2010 | 12:37 AM
Joe Rokocoko is back and All Blacks coach Graham Henry is More...

Four new All Blacks

30/05/2010 | 09:57 PM
Newcomers to the All Blacks for the home international series against Ireland and Wales include More...

Aussie Sevens fight back

30/05/2010 | 09:35 PM
Australia produced a superb comeback to draw 21-21 with England on the opening day of the Edinburgh More...

Bulls clinch S14 title

30/05/2010 | 05:49 PM
The Bulls were crowned Super 14 winners for the third time in four years after Morne Steyn's 20 More...

Ospreys complete hat-trick

30/05/2010 | 04:37 PM
Ospreys became the first team to win the Magners League for a third time as they ended their losing More...

England to set tone

30/05/2010 | 01:23 AM
Nick Easter has demanded England set the tone for their 'vital' tour of Australia and New Zealand More...

Stormers keep the faith

29/05/2010 | 10:01 PM
Allister Coetzee has called on his Stormers players to 'embrace the opportunity' the Super 14 final More...

Bulls confident for final

29/05/2010 | 08:42 PM
Frans Ludeke believes his Bulls side and fellow Super 14 finalist, the Stormers, were the two best More...

Lealiifano for Waikato

29/05/2010 | 06:42 PM
Brumbies first five-eighths Christian Lealiifano will be playing for Waikato in this year's ITM More...

O'Connell out of tour

29/05/2010 | 04:01 PM
Paul O'Connell's hopes of participating in Ireland's summer tour to New Zealand and Australia were More...

Good reports on Williams

28/05/2010 | 06:47 AM
New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive Steve Tew said on Thursday that reports of Sonny Bill More...

Deans: Cooper in front

28/05/2010 | 02:10 AM
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has given his strongest indication yet that Quade Cooper will get More...

Preview: Bulls v Stormers

28/05/2010 | 01:47 AM
Orlando Stadium, Soweto, Sun May 30, 01.05 More...

Waugh's Wallaby woes

27/05/2010 | 09:25 PM
The international career of former Wallabies skipper Phil Waugh appears to be over after the More...

Cooper snags top award

27/05/2010 | 08:57 PM
Queensland Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper has capped off a remarkable six months after winning the More...

Rush to lead Baabaas

27/05/2010 | 05:41 PM
Philippe Saint-Andre has asked Xavier Rush to captain the Barbarians against England - just three More...

Wilko should be fit

27/05/2010 | 05:08 PM
England expects Jonny Wilkinson to be fit for its tour to Australia and New Zealand after a scan More...

Hape proud to wear rose

27/05/2010 | 04:26 PM
Former New Zealand rugby league international Shontayne Hape insists he will feel right at home More...

Bulls mindful of Habana

27/05/2010 | 03:20 PM
Twelve months ago flying wing Bryan Habana was one of the Bulls' aces in the hole, this time around More...

Kicking game likely

27/05/2010 | 03:16 PM
Tactical kicking is forecast to be the key to deciding Saturday's Super 14 final between the More...

Smith takes leave from Boks

26/05/2010 | 06:13 PM
Juan Smith is unlikely to play again for South Africa until the home leg of the Tri Nations in late More...

Saracens hit back

26/05/2010 | 06:11 PM
Saracens chief executive Edward Griffiths stressed on Tuesday that the club's growing notoriety is More...

Hoppa turns to rugby

26/05/2010 | 01:30 AM
Just when you thought it was safe to walk onto a football field again, perennial league bad boy More...

Future bright for Tahs

25/05/2010 | 08:51 PM
The memory of Sunday's demoralising semi-final defeat at the hands of the Stormers in Cape Town is More...

So'oialo not wanted

25/05/2010 | 05:00 PM
New Zealand loose forward Rodney So'oialo will play for the Barbarians against England and Ireland, More...

Rebels sign Vuna, Lipman

25/05/2010 | 01:49 AM
Having conceded they won't be able to land Mark Gasnier, the Melbourne Rebels have instead signed More...

Rocket stays Red

25/05/2010 | 01:31 AM
Reds winger Rod Davies will remain in Queensland for the next two years after signing a contract More...

Toeava's pain too much

24/05/2010 | 10:34 PM
The All Black's stocks have plummeted further with Isaia Toeava set to undergo surgery on his More...

Aussies clinch Sevens

24/05/2010 | 05:33 PM
Australia triumphed in the London Sevens final after proving too strong for defending champion More...

Cardiff wins Challenge Cup

24/05/2010 | 05:12 PM
Cardiff Blues stunned French glamour boys Toulon 28-21 to win the Amlin Challenge Cup and become More...

Balshaw still keen

24/05/2010 | 05:10 PM
Iain Balshaw admits he would grasp the opportunity to resurrect an England career that has stalled More...

Wilko injured again

24/05/2010 | 03:43 PM
Jonny Wilkinson handed England an injury scare after he hobbled out of Toulon's Amlin Challenge Cup More...

Burger: 'Just another game'

22/05/2010 | 05:42 PM
Schalk Burger insists tomorrow's Super 14 last-four clash against the Waratahs is "just another More...

England pay dispute settled

22/05/2010 | 05:27 PM
Agreement has been reached in a pay dispute that threatened to undermine England's tour of More...

Hodgson improves defence

22/05/2010 | 05:26 PM
England first five-eighths Charlie Hodgson insists he has addressed the defensive frailties that More...

Biarritz set for Toulouse

22/05/2010 | 04:42 PM
Magnus Lund will aim to give English rugby some reflected glory in Saturday's all-French Heineken More...

Blues eye Toulon

22/05/2010 | 04:41 PM
Cardiff Blues plan to make life distinctly uncomfortable for Toulon's galaxy of world stars in the More...

Fainifo staying a Brumby

22/05/2010 | 06:31 AM
Francis Fainifo will stay with the Brumbies for a further two years after the winger signed a new More...

Coach refutes scrum claims

22/05/2010 | 03:26 AM
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder is convinced the strides his side has made with its lineout in the More...

Hartley out of tour

21/05/2010 | 04:51 PM
England suffered the first withdrawal from its tour to Australia and New Zealand when Dylan Hartley More...

Bulls query Crusaders scrum

21/05/2010 | 04:27 PM
Claims that the Crusaders scrum technique is illegal have been made by the Bulls ahead of Sunday More...

Les Bleus rest seniors

21/05/2010 | 03:42 PM
France coach Marc Lievremont has rested a handful of his senior players due to their 'weariness' More...

Preview: Stormers v Waratahs

21/05/2010 | 02:41 AM
Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, Sun May 23, 3.10am More...

Stannard to lead Sevens

21/05/2010 | 02:24 AM
Half-back James Stannard will captain the Australian Rugby Sevens squad during the final two legs More...

Tahs face tough ask

20/05/2010 | 11:52 PM
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans admits the Waratahs have drawn the short straw after being forced to More...

No change for Crusaders

20/05/2010 | 06:56 PM
Don't expect too much different in the way the Crusaders approach their semi-final with the Bulls More...

De Villiers backs team

20/05/2010 | 05:49 PM
Peter de Villiers has given his full backing to South Africa's management team following a More...

Tri-series for Boks, England

20/05/2010 | 05:48 PM
South Africa will play England in a three-Test series in 2012 when the International Rugby Board's More...

Deans quashes NZ return

20/05/2010 | 05:41 PM
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has moved to quell growing speculation he will return to his homeland More...

Poms wary of off-field 'pitfalls'

20/05/2010 | 05:26 PM
England will depart for its tour of Australia and New Zealand with a stark warning from Martin More...

Stormers unchanged

20/05/2010 | 04:10 PM
Gio Aplon and Juan de Jongh have been passed fit to take their places in an unchanged Stormers More...

Huxley joins Rebels

19/05/2010 | 11:14 PM
The Melbourne Rebels have added another former Wallaby to their squad with inspirational full-back More...

Genia blow for Wallabies

19/05/2010 | 10:25 PM
Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia is set to miss at least the first two Tests of the upcoming campaign More...

Bulls back to best XV

19/05/2010 | 05:49 PM
Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has reverted to his first-choice team for the Super 14 semi-final against More...

Botha cops four-week ban

19/05/2010 | 05:45 PM
Bakkies Botha will miss the Bulls' Super 14 run-in and two South Africa Tests after being banned More...

Poidevin backs Waugh

19/05/2010 | 05:03 PM
World Cup winning flanker Simon Poidevin has urged coach Robbie Deans to give Phil Waugh another More...

Mitchell won't go early

19/05/2010 | 04:15 PM
Western Force coach John Mitchell has made it clear he will see out his contract until the end of More...

Unfit O'Connell may tour

19/05/2010 | 04:14 PM
Declan Kidney views Paul O'Connell as too valuable to be omitted from Ireland's squad for the More...

O'Neill demands results

19/05/2010 | 01:19 AM
Australian Rugby Union boss John O'Neill admits the time has come for the Wallabies to turn More...

Bledisloe in Hong Kong

18/05/2010 | 06:49 PM
A fourth Bledisloe Cup Test will be held in Hong Kong in October, the New Zealand Rugby Union More...

Gatland keen for challenge

18/05/2010 | 04:08 PM
Wales boss Warren Gatland is braced for a demanding series of Test matches next month - but he More...

Tours back on menu

18/05/2010 | 03:47 PM
The International Rugby Board council has approved a new decade-long playing schedule that will More...

Rebels strengthen position

18/05/2010 | 05:33 AM
The Melbourne Rebels have boosted their playing roster with the signing of James Hilgendorf, Heath More...

Freier gets 'Tahs call

17/05/2010 | 11:43 PM
Former Wallabies hooker Adam Freier has been called into the Waratahs' touring squad for its More...

Saracens into final

17/05/2010 | 07:46 AM
Try hero Schalk Brits described Saracens' gripping Premiership play-off victory over Northampton as More...

Three new Welsh caps

17/05/2010 | 07:23 AM
Wales boss Warren Gatland has named three uncapped players in a 27-man squad for next month's More...

Future looking Red

16/05/2010 | 03:15 PM
Falling one position short of a place in the finals may sound like an unenviable position for any More...

Stormers grab second

16/05/2010 | 12:33 PM
The Stormers secured a home Super 14 semi-final with a dominant 38-10 victory over a second-string More...

Cooper eyes All Blacks

16/05/2010 | 09:21 AM
Colin Cooper still has his eyes on the big prize of coaching the All Blacks but has not ruled out More...

Cheetahs smash Lions

16/05/2010 | 07:47 AM
The Cheetahs ended their season in style as they ran in nine tries to heap more misery on the More...

Reds resist Highlanders

15/05/2010 | 11:07 PM
The Queensland Reds defied a valiant second-half comeback from the Highlanders to register a More...

Future bright for Blues

15/05/2010 | 09:31 PM
Blues coach Pat Lam said the side was still feeling the impact of the loss of so many players three More...

Blues finish with win

15/05/2010 | 07:46 PM
All the disappointments of the Super 14 rugby season for the Blues and Chiefs ended on Saturday More...

Hore in doubt for Tests

15/05/2010 | 04:36 PM
Hooker Andrew Hore looks set to miss New Zealand's Tests against Ireland and Wales in June after More...

Hickey praises sick Tahs

15/05/2010 | 09:53 AM
Delighted Waratahs coach Chris Hickey has praised the efforts of forwards Ben Mowen and Al Baxter More...

Smith left frustrated

15/05/2010 | 09:21 AM
Shattered Hurricanes centre Conrad Smith admits his side was out-enthused by the Waratahs on Friday More...

Waratahs progress

15/05/2010 | 08:13 AM
The Waratahs have progressed to the Super 14 semi-finals with a convincing 32-16 victory over the More...

Poms' pay unresolved

15/05/2010 | 07:09 AM
A pay dispute that threatens to overshadow England's tour to Australia and New Zealand next month More...

Force go down to Sharks

15/05/2010 | 06:25 AM
The Sharks signed off from their 2010 Super 14 campaign with a seventh victory in eight games after More...

Brumbies miss semis

14/05/2010 | 08:35 PM
The Crusaders are through to the semi-finals of the Super 14 competition for the 12th time in its More...

Hardman made the right call

14/05/2010 | 04:35 PM
Reds stalwart Sean Hardman says the success the Reds have enjoyed in 2010 made his decision to sign More...

Force lose Hill

14/05/2010 | 12:39 PM
Despite being out of finals calculations, the Western Force are confident of ending their 2010 More...

Apartheid stain removed

14/05/2010 | 11:30 AM
South Africa's apology for its failure to accept Maori rugby players both before and during the More...

Preview: Cheetahs v Lions

14/05/2010 | 09:20 AM
Northern Free State Stadium, Welkom, Saturday May 15, 15.00 local (23:00 More...

Tahs focused on Canes

14/05/2010 | 06:31 AM
The Waratahs have refused to weigh in to the debate over the Bulls' decision to rest 14 players More...

Anxious time for Brett

13/05/2010 | 12:52 PM
Blues first five-eighths Stephen Brett faces an anxious few weeks to see what rugby's lottery holds More...

Reds ring the changes

13/05/2010 | 12:03 PM
With his team decimated by injury, Reds coach Ewen McKenzie has made six changes to his starting More...

Pumas deserve their chance

13/05/2010 | 11:54 AM
Blues coach Pat Lam supports the greater involvement of Argentina in southern hemisphere rugby, not More...

Lam: 'Pride on the line'

13/05/2010 | 11:38 AM
Nothing other than bragging rights may rest on the Super 14 clash between the Blues and Chiefs at More...

Force to put bite on Sharks

13/05/2010 | 10:59 AM
The Force will be out to finish their season on a high when they tackle the in-form Sharks in More...

Sanzar boost for Pumas

13/05/2010 | 09:23 AM
Argentina has moved a step closer to competing in an expanded Four Nations with Australia, New More...

Four out for Wales

13/05/2010 | 08:55 AM
Wales will be without four key players for next month's clash against world champion South Africa More...

Bulls rest 14 players

13/05/2010 | 06:41 AM
Frans Ludeke has made wholesale changes to his Bulls team for their final Super 14 encounter More...

World Sevens for Russia

13/05/2010 | 05:44 AM
Russia will stage the 2013 Rugby World Cup More...

Setephano's swansong

12/05/2010 | 08:23 AM
No.8 Steven Setephano wants to bow out with a flourish when the Highlanders play the Reds in the More...

Johnson warns Aussies

12/05/2010 | 06:39 AM
Martin Johnson fired a warning to Australia that England will head Down Under next month with the More...

Fotuali'i is suspended

12/05/2010 | 06:37 AM
Crusaders halfback Kahn Fotuali'i will take no part in the Crusaders 'quarter final' against the More...

Palmer in for Robinson

11/05/2010 | 03:51 PM
Waratahs coach Chris Hickey has made two forced changes to his squad ahead of Friday's virtual More...

Huxley back for Brumbies

11/05/2010 | 03:02 PM
The Brumbies have received a boost ahead of Friday's do-or-die clash against the Crusaders in More...

Latimer aims to be No.2

11/05/2010 | 01:37 PM
Chiefs openside Tanerau Latimer has declared Richie McCaw's deputy role wide open and also would More...

Injury blow for Robbo

11/05/2010 | 07:33 AM
Waratahs coach Chris Hickey has confirmed Benn Robinson will miss the remainder of the Super 14 More...

Deans excited for future

11/05/2010 | 06:45 AM
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans likes the talent and depth coming through Australian Rugby and is More...

Barnes ready for Jonny

11/05/2010 | 06:17 AM
Wallabies vice-captain Berrick Barnes has welcomed the prospect of facing a full-strength England More...

Ward-Smith for England tour?

10/05/2010 | 07:35 AM
Wasps bosses Tony Hanks and Shaun Edwards have backed Dan Ward-Smith and Joe Simpson for inclusion More...

Codes sign off on bid

09/05/2010 | 11:48 PM
Rival football codes have agreed to support Football Federation Australia's World Cup submission More...

Do or die for Brumbies

09/05/2010 | 12:24 PM
The Brumbies must win next weekend's clash against the Crusaders to secure a place in the Super 14 More...

Japan set to qualify

09/05/2010 | 07:41 AM
Japan ran in 10 tries to remain on course to qualify for next year's World Cup in New Zealand with More...

Sharks floor Stormers

09/05/2010 | 07:27 AM
The Sharks upset the Stormers' Super 14 party with a hard-fought 20-14 victory which ensures the More...

Lions suffer the Blues

09/05/2010 | 07:23 AM
The Lions' miserable season continued on Sunday as the Blues romped to a comfortable 56-14 victory More...

Force downed by Cheetahs

09/05/2010 | 07:20 AM
Bjorn Basson scored two tries to help the Cheetahs jump to 11th place on the Super 14 table with a More...

Brumbies' season alive

09/05/2010 | 01:15 AM
The Brumbies have comprehensively beaten the Highlanders 24-3 in the Super 14 penultimate round at More...

Tahs overpower Chiefs

08/05/2010 | 07:55 PM
Waratahs' hopes of a semi-finals berth were given a bonus-point boost with a 46â€“19 win over More...

Two more for Turner

08/05/2010 | 02:06 PM
Western Force scrumhalf Justin Turner has put pen to paper on a new deal to stay with the club for More...

Reds fall to Hurricanes

08/05/2010 | 07:19 AM
Withstanding a riotous Reds three-try burst midway through the first half, the Hurricanes turned on More...

Last gasp win for Bulls

08/05/2010 | 07:04 AM
Francois Hougaard's try after the final hooter helped the Bulls clinch a late 40-35 Super 14 More...

No doubt for So'oialo

08/05/2010 | 07:01 AM
Rodney So'oialo never doubted the Hurricanes could conjure up another come-from-behind win to More...

Hurricanes blow away Reds

07/05/2010 | 07:36 PM
Withstanding a riotous Reds three-try burst midway through the first half, the Hurricanes turned on More...

Jock Hobbs resigns

07/05/2010 | 11:49 AM
Illness has forced the resignation of Jock Hobbs from the chairmanship of the New Zealand Rugby More...

Dunning brings up ton

07/05/2010 | 09:10 AM
Western Force prop Matt Dunning will join a select group of players when he runs out for his 100th More...

Queensland rugby on rise

07/05/2010 | 08:41 AM
Reds first five-eighths Quade Cooper has declared Queensland will once again become a nursery for More...

Cooper's defining year

07/05/2010 | 08:10 AM
In many ways 2010 could define Quade Cooper's More...

Kirkpatrick to start

07/05/2010 | 07:41 AM
Injury to first five-eighths Stephen Brett has resulted in Daniel Kirkpatrick making his first More...

Preview: Lions v Blues

07/05/2010 | 07:38 AM
Ellis Park, Johannesburg, Saturday May 8, 15.00 local (23.00 More...

Preview: Sharks v Stormers

07/05/2010 | 07:37 AM
Absa Stadium, Durban, Saturday May 8, 19.10 local (Sunday May 9, 03.10 More...

Walsh: Two refs needed

07/05/2010 | 05:11 AM
New Zealand referee Steve Walsh believes the modern professional game is now too 'complex' for just More...

Preview: Cheetahs v Force

06/05/2010 | 02:16 PM
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein Sun May 9, 1.05am More...

Force plan for Cheetahs

06/05/2010 | 02:01 PM
Western Force coach John Mitchell has reshaped his side for this weekend's clash against the More...

Smith fit for farewell

06/05/2010 | 02:00 PM
Departing Brumbies flanker George Smith has been cleared to play in his farewell appearance at More...

Smith proves versatile

06/05/2010 | 11:12 AM
One Test All Black Ben Smith will slot in at centre for the Highlanders as the southerners look to More...

Another blow for Canes

06/05/2010 | 11:11 AM
The Hurricanes have suffered another set-back heading into Friday's crunch Super 14 clash against More...

So'oialo's desire lives on

06/05/2010 | 11:06 AM
Rodney So'oialo joins Tana Umaga in the Hurricanes' hundred club on Friday night but says there is More...

Preview: Bulls v Crusaders

06/05/2010 | 11:02 AM
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, Saturday May 8, 03.10 More...

Habana out for Sharks

06/05/2010 | 07:13 AM
Bryan Habana has been ruled out for the Stormers' crucial Super 14 encounter against the Sharks on More...

Lawes will fit bill

06/05/2010 | 06:31 AM
Dylan Hartley has backed Northampton team-mate Courtney Lawes to fill the void left by Steve More...

Weepu grabs start

05/05/2010 | 12:57 PM
Piri Weepu returns to the Hurricanes' starting line-up for Friday's crunch Super 14 clash with the More...

'Tahs ring the changes

05/05/2010 | 12:11 PM
With his team's Super 14 season on the line, Waratahs coach Chris Hickey has made of host of More...

Reds lose Braid

05/05/2010 | 10:05 AM
The Reds have lost in-form flanker Daniel Braid to a knee injury ahead Friday's must-win clash More...

Highlanders are buoyed

05/05/2010 | 10:02 AM
Highlanders' flanker John Hardie says there is a new air of confidence ahead of their Super 14 More...

Catt calls time on career

05/05/2010 | 09:09 AM
England World Cup winner Mike Catt will make his final appearance for London Irish in next More...

Russouw raises Super ton

05/05/2010 | 09:07 AM
Danie Rossouw will win his 100th Super Rugby cap for the Bulls this week after being named in the More...

Staniforth's season over

05/05/2010 | 07:58 AM
Western Force winger Scott Staniforth has been ruled out of the final two matches of the season More...

Nonu swears to be good

04/05/2010 | 06:38 PM
Hurricane Ma'a Nonu has apologised for the expletive-laden radio interview he gave immediately More...

Humphries fit to start

04/05/2010 | 03:24 PM
The Reds have received a major boost heading into Friday's crunch Super 14 clash against the More...

Bruce feels pressure

04/05/2010 | 12:19 PM
Callum Bruce freely admits his pressure-cooker missed penalty attempt against the Hurricanes at More...

Brumbies need to back up

04/05/2010 | 10:46 AM
Brumbies prop Ben Alexander said his team cannot be considered one of the top sides in the Super 14 More...

Bismarck sunk

03/05/2010 | 11:31 AM
It's not only the All Blacks who have injury worries as the Super 14 nears its climax and ahead of More...

Munster's run ends

03/05/2010 | 10:14 AM
Munster was dumped out of the Heineken Cup at Stade Anoeta when losing 7-18 as Dimitri Yachvili More...

Reds want strong finish

02/05/2010 | 02:22 PM
The Reds are focused on finishing the 2010 Super 14 season strongly despite extending their losing More...

'Canes eye playoffs

02/05/2010 | 07:40 AM
Captain Andrew Hore admits the Hurricanes may have used their 'get out of jail free' card for the More...

Force finish strong

02/05/2010 | 07:36 AM
Western Force eventually found its try-scoring touch to inflict a 12th successive Super 14 12-33 More...

Blues hit the wall

02/05/2010 | 05:58 AM
The struggling Cheetahs secured a bonus-point 36-32 win in a high-scoring Super 14 encounter in More...

Bulls outclass Sharks

02/05/2010 | 05:52 AM
Reigning champions the Bulls produced a stirring second-half fightback to re-establish a five-point More...

Brumbies bury Reds

01/05/2010 | 11:48 PM
The Brumbies have kept their season alive with a vital 29-12 bonus point win over the Queensland More...

'Canes still alive - just

01/05/2010 | 07:32 PM
The Hurricanes won a dramatic Super 14 match against the Chiefs 33-27 with late tries to Ma'a Nonu More...

Setback for Ali

01/05/2010 | 09:05 AM
Injured All Blacks lock Ali Williams has suffered a setback and will be out of action for the More...

Highlanders stun 'Tahs

01/05/2010 | 08:51 AM
Good, old-fashioned driving play provided the platform when the Highlanders upset the Waratahs More...

Enjoyment rewarded

01/05/2010 | 07:39 AM
Captain Jimmy Cowan paid tribute to the enthusiasm of his players after the Highlanders soundly More...

Crusaders punished

01/05/2010 | 07:04 AM
A brace of tries from centre Jaque Fourie added to 27 points from first five-eighths Peter Grant More...

Lucas to stay with Reds

30/04/2010 | 04:18 PM
The Reds have been given a boost on the eve of their Super 14 clash against the Brumbies with More...

Preview: Bulls v Sharks

30/04/2010 | 08:55 AM
VENUE & TIME: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, Saturday May 1, 19.10 local (Sunday May 2, 05.10 More...

Canes want five-pointer

30/04/2010 | 05:48 AM
Tamati Ellison wants to make every game count now his Hurricanes career is winding More...

Preview: Highlanders v Waratahs

29/04/2010 | 07:17 PM
Rugby Park, Invercargill, Fri April 30, 17.35 More...

Preview: Stormers v Crusaders

29/04/2010 | 07:10 PM
Newlands, Cape Town, Saturday May 1, 3.10am More...

Preview: Hurricanes v Chiefs

29/04/2010 | 07:02 PM
Westpac Stadium, Wellington, Saturday May 1, 17.35 More...

Preview: Cheetahs v Blues

29/04/2010 | 06:41 PM
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein, Sat May 1, 11.00pm More...

Preview: Lions v Force

29/04/2010 | 06:32 PM
Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg, Sun May 2, 1.05am More...

Smith return unlikely

29/04/2010 | 06:08 PM
Brumbies coach Andy Friend concedes it's more than likely departing veteran George Smith has played More...

Cheetahs to feel brunt

29/04/2010 | 05:55 PM
With playoff hopes effectively dashed, the Blues will be looking to ensure the Cheetahs feel the More...

Mortlock, Huxley out

29/04/2010 | 03:24 PM
The Brumbies have suffered a double blow ahead of their must-win clash against the Reds after More...

Kennedy replaces Weeks

29/04/2010 | 12:36 PM
Reds coach Ewen McKenzie has made one forced change to his starting line-up ahead of Saturday's More...

Giteau faces judiciary

28/04/2010 | 09:14 PM
Brumbies flyhalf Matt Giteau is facing a heavy fine and possible suspension over negative comments More...

Sanzar replaces Walsh

28/04/2010 | 04:19 PM
Sanzar has replaced referee Steve Walsh for Saturday's Super 14 clash between the Brumbies and Reds More...

Canes want redemption

28/04/2010 | 01:13 PM
Last year's Super 14 defeats to the Chiefs still rankle with Colin Cooper and the Hurricanes coach More...

Cash needed for Folau

28/04/2010 | 12:43 PM
The Melbourne Rebels' hopes of luring Brisbane NRL star Israel Folau to the club hinges on its More...

Pocock feels the Force

27/04/2010 | 10:47 PM
Western Force vice-captain David Pocock will continue his career in Perth for at least the next two More...

Force chasing strong finish

27/04/2010 | 10:09 PM
The Western Force are confident of finishing the 2010 Super 14 season strongly over the final three More...

Robinson ruled out

27/04/2010 | 01:28 PM
Waratahs coach Chris Hickey has resisted the temptation to rush loosehead prop Benn Robinson back More...

Spoilers aim for 'landers

27/04/2010 | 01:07 PM
The Highlanders aim to torpedo the chances of Australian teams making the top four of the Super 14, More...

Rugby festival is the message

27/04/2010 | 01:07 PM
Pushing the theme that next year's Rugby World Cup is about more than just the All Blacks is a More...

Auckland woes no worry

27/04/2010 | 01:06 PM
New Zealand's Rugby World Cup boss Martin Snedden is confident the recent issues surrounding the More...

Lineout focus for Crusaders

27/04/2010 | 01:05 PM
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder said his side had the second worst lineout in the Super 14 and More...

Faingaa nervous

27/04/2010 | 08:10 AM
Reds hooker Saia Faingaa admits to being both nervous and excited at the prospect of he and twin More...

Lauaki in car crash

26/04/2010 | 10:08 AM
Chiefs No.8 Sione Lauaki is in doubt for his side's match with the Hurricanes in Wellington after More...

Blues vow to fight back

25/04/2010 | 08:11 AM
With its Super 14 fate out of its hands after its 23-10 loss to the Sharks in Durban the Blues side More...

Hore relieved for 'Canes

25/04/2010 | 07:51 AM
Captain Andrew Hore was a relieved captain after the Hurricanes survived a scare to beat the More...

Blues fail to fire

25/04/2010 | 05:06 AM
The Sharks kept their slim Super 14 play-off hopes alive thanks to a nervous 23-10 victory over the More...

Hurricanes sneak home

24/04/2010 | 08:14 PM
Ma'a Nonu smashed through the defence to score the match-winning try 10 minutes from the end as the More...

Force riding high

24/04/2010 | 12:23 PM
Western Force coach John Mitchell wants to use his team's stunning performance against seven-time More...

McKenzie lauds defence

24/04/2010 | 07:52 AM
The Reds' grinding victory over the Stormers on Friday night was in stark contrast to the brand of More...

Force upset Crusaders

24/04/2010 | 07:42 AM
The Western Force pulled off an amazing upset when they fought back from 13-nil down at half-time More...

Blackadder confident

24/04/2010 | 07:38 AM
The Crusaders leave Perth for South Africa unhappy with the loss to the Western Force, but coach More...

Reds triumph over Stormers

23/04/2010 | 10:39 PM
The Reds' surge towards their first Super 14 finals campaign in nine years lifted another gear on More...

All Blacks prop joins Rebels

23/04/2010 | 09:05 PM
All Blacks prop Greg Somerville has been added to the Melbourne Rebels' growing list of More...

Chiefs disappointing

23/04/2010 | 07:50 PM
The Chiefs and Cheetahs played out a sub-standard 25-all draw that had more errors than highlights More...

Robinson out for Tahs

23/04/2010 | 06:23 PM
The Waratahs have been dealt a major blow on the eve of their season-defining clash against the More...

Rebels reputation intact

23/04/2010 | 05:16 PM
Marquee Melbourne Rebels recruit Stirling Mortlock is confident the sudden resignation of disgraced More...

Waldron quits Rebels

23/04/2010 | 12:44 PM
Former Storm boss Brian Waldron has resigned as CEO of fledgling Super 15 franchise the Melbourne More...

Preview: Sharks v Blues

23/04/2010 | 07:11 AM
VENUE & TIME: Absa Stadium, Durban, Saturday April 24, 17.05 local (Sunday 25 April, 03.05 More...

Preview: Chiefs v Cheetahs

23/04/2010 | 07:05 AM
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, Friday April 23, 17.35 More...

SARU downplays threat

23/04/2010 | 06:49 AM
South Africa's Rugby Union has played down reports that the future of some members of Peter de More...

Critical games for Boks

23/04/2010 | 06:48 AM
Peter de Villiers has described South Africa's early-season international fixtures as being of More...

'Test-like' in Durban

23/04/2010 | 06:12 AM
Ahead of their vital game with the Sharks in Durban on Sunday (NZT), the Blues have walked into a More...

Preview: Highlanders v Hurricanes

22/04/2010 | 05:24 PM
Carisbrook, Dunedin, Saturday April 24, 17.35 More...

Friend rings the changes

22/04/2010 | 01:46 PM
With his team's season on the line, Brumbies coach Andy Friend has made five changes to the More...

Big deal for Sanzar

22/04/2010 | 12:40 PM
Australian Rugby Union boss John O'Neill believes Sanzar's sizeable new broadcast deal will help More...

Big gain for Sanzar

22/04/2010 | 10:50 AM
Sanzar has achieved a 35 percent increase on its sale of broadcast rights for the next five More...

$15.9million loss for NZRU

22/04/2010 | 10:34 AM
New Zealand's Rugby Union confirmed it lost $15.9million in 2009, a result of the global recession More...

Tahs sweat on injuries

21/04/2010 | 04:15 PM
NSW coach Chris Hickey is prepared to give in-doubt forwards Tatafu Polota-Nau and Benn Robinson More...

Concerns for rugby

21/04/2010 | 03:32 PM
The International Rugby Board will host a conference in Dublin next month to address global More...

O'Connor ruled out

21/04/2010 | 01:18 PM
The Western Force will be without star full-back James O'Connor for Friday night's clash with the More...

Chiefs axe All Blacks

21/04/2010 | 12:38 PM
Chiefs first five-eighths Mike Delany's season is over because of injury, but fit All Blacks More...

Reds bring in Byrnes

21/04/2010 | 11:14 AM
Reds coach Ewen McKenzie has made one forced change to his line-up for Friday night's clash against More...

Cowan calls for pride

21/04/2010 | 08:25 AM
Embattled Highlanders' captain Jimmy Cowan is looking on the bright side of life as he prepares for More...

Vito's time approaches

20/04/2010 | 02:39 PM
If Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper was selecting the All Blacks squad Victor Vito would be one player More...

Reds sign up Samo

20/04/2010 | 08:17 AM
Former Wallabies forward Radike Samo will join the Queensland Reds as an injury replacement for More...

Scrutiny for Bulls, Cheetahs

20/04/2010 | 06:36 AM
The Bulls and Cheetahs face key meetings on Tuesday after the pitches at their home grounds - More...

'Tahs remain confident

19/04/2010 | 03:20 PM
Waratahs coach Chris Hickey insists his side has not relinquished home-ground advantage by opting More...

Leonard feels the pinch

19/04/2010 | 03:15 PM
Turning 25 is a milestone to be celebrated, but it was not one Brendon Leonard got to enjoy last More...

Sivivatu looks likely

19/04/2010 | 03:14 PM
All Blacks' and Chiefs' left wing Sitiveni Sivivatu could return for his side's match with the More...

Joubert under fire

19/04/2010 | 06:43 AM
South African referee Craig Joubert has come under fire in his homeland for his handling of the More...

Make or break for Blues

18/04/2010 | 12:40 PM
Deja vu entered the Blues' mindset as they pondered what they need to do to finish the Super 14 More...

Reds firm for S14 title

18/04/2010 | 11:32 AM
The Reds have firmed as a genuine title contender after their gutsy 19-12 win over the Bulls on More...

Reds surprise Bulls

18/04/2010 | 09:38 AM
The Queensland Reds have turned in a valiant team-effort to prevail over the Bulls, 19-12, in an More...

McCaw praises tight five

18/04/2010 | 07:47 AM
Back in the No.7 jersey and back to his best - that was the verdict of most who watched the More...

Crusaders carve Cheetahs

18/04/2010 | 07:20 AM
The Crusaders did what they wanted and what was expected â€“ taking maximum points against the More...

Friend: We've blown chances

17/04/2010 | 07:31 PM
ACT Brumbies coach Andy Friend says offensive woes have marred his side's 2010 Super 14 More...

Rokocoko fires up Blues

17/04/2010 | 06:20 PM
Joe Rokocoko used a wet, slippery platform at Eden Park to announce his return to top form in a More...

Brumbies aim for 'Tahs

17/04/2010 | 03:50 PM
Brumbies captain Stephen Hoiles believes the prospect of an explosive clash with the Waratahs will More...

Hurricanes defeat Brumbies

17/04/2010 | 05:29 AM
The Hurricanes have come away with a hard-fought 23-13 victory over the Brumbies in their Round 10 More...

Stormers smash Chiefs

16/04/2010 | 10:23 PM
Graham Henry sees them as the best team in the Super 14 and thanks to a disastrous Chiefs display More...

NZ coaches switch again

16/04/2010 | 02:05 PM
All Blacks coach Graham Henry will be responsible for the attacking plan of the side this More...

Carter out

16/04/2010 | 12:50 PM
A hip injury has forced All Blacks first five-eighths Dan Carter out of the Crusaders side for More...

Henry: Boks are No.1

16/04/2010 | 12:34 PM
Rankings may have the All Blacks as the No.1 team in the world but coach Graham Henry doesn't More...

Valentine ruled out

16/04/2010 | 08:08 AM
The Brumbies have been dealt a blow ahead of their Super 14 clash with the Hurricanes on Friday More...

Preview: Blues v Force

16/04/2010 | 06:17 AM
Eden Park, Auckland, Saturday April 17, 17.30 More...

Preview: Reds v Bulls

15/04/2010 | 08:56 PM
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Sat April 17, 7.40pm More...

Preview: Brumbies v Hurricanes

15/04/2010 | 02:32 PM
Canberra Stadium, Friday April 16, 7.40pm More...

Reds must stay focused

15/04/2010 | 02:08 PM
Reds coach Ewen McKenzie has urged his squad not to lose focus as it hones in on a first Super 14 More...

Preview: Crusaders v Cheetahs

15/04/2010 | 02:05 PM
AMI Stadium, Christchurch, Sat April 17, 17.35 More...

Fotuali'i onto a winner

15/04/2010 | 11:11 AM
With All Blacks halfback Andy Ellis still recovering from a second bout of concussion, understudy More...

Toeava thriving

15/04/2010 | 10:05 AM
Blues fullback Isaia Toeava has been enjoying one of his most consistent runs playing at No.15 in More...

Chamberlain gets chance

15/04/2010 | 09:31 AM
Knowing the Western Force was heading into Auckland on a full sail, and that his own players are More...

Stormers unchanged

15/04/2010 | 06:28 AM
Allister Coetzee has kept faith with the same Stormers starting XV that claimed victory over the More...

Cheetahs make changes

15/04/2010 | 05:51 AM
Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has reacted to his side's heavy Super 14 defeat to the Brumbies by More...

Brumbies name extended squad

14/04/2010 | 04:13 PM
A growing injury list has forced the Brumbies to name an extended 25-man squad ahead of Friday's More...

Reds wary of Matfield

14/04/2010 | 03:32 PM
Veteran lock Van Humphries concedes the Reds must find a way to shut down lineout maestro Victor More...

Chiefs' execution key

14/04/2010 | 02:09 PM
Chiefs coach Ian Foster said his team needs to improve its execution on attack ahead of Friday More...

Reds expect a battle

13/04/2010 | 10:41 PM
Reds captain Will Genia says his side will need to carry out their game plan to perfection against More...

Faingaa commits to Brumbies

13/04/2010 | 10:00 PM
The Brumbies have bolstered their back row ranks with Colby Faingaa signing a one-year rookie More...

O'Connor out to unleash

13/04/2010 | 01:53 PM
Western Force and Wallabies fullback James O'Connor was the youngest person to play Super Rugby at More...

Carrying the flag

13/04/2010 | 12:54 PM
The strong possibility that the Crusaders will be the only New Zealand team involved come the More...

Huxley allays concerns

13/04/2010 | 10:36 AM
Inspirational Brumbies full-back Julian Huxley has called on supporters and loved ones to 'relax More...

New drugs policy in England rugby

13/04/2010 | 09:05 AM
Players guilty of recreational substance abuse will not face public disclosure or suspension under More...

Palu eyes spring tour

13/04/2010 | 05:20 AM
Injured Waratahs enforcer Wycliff Palu is confident he'll be back in time for the Wallabies' More...

Time to right things

12/04/2010 | 12:41 PM
Conrad Smith says he hasn't looked at the Super 14 table since the Hurricanes headed to South More...

Sharpe smiling

12/04/2010 | 09:09 AM
Western Force captain Nathan Sharpe described it as a 'strange game' but he had a smile on his face More...

Kelleher warns Toulouse

12/04/2010 | 05:58 AM
Byron Kelleher has warned three-time Heineken Cup champion Toulouse to raise its level of More...

Cardiff books place

12/04/2010 | 05:55 AM
Tom Varndell celebrated a hat-trick as Wasps booked a place in the semi-finals of the Amlin More...

Semi-finalists sorted

12/04/2010 | 05:52 AM
Toulouse won the all-French Heineken Cup quarter-final on Sunday with a crushing 42-16 win over More...

Pressure on Cipriani

12/04/2010 | 05:48 AM
Danny Cipriani guided Wasps into the semi-finals of the Amlin Challenge Cup and then admitted he is More...

Suspension floors Kabamba

11/04/2010 | 01:37 PM
The Cheetahs will be without Kabamba Floors for the remainder of the Super 14 season after he was More...

Reds run through Lions

11/04/2010 | 08:38 AM
The Lions are still waiting for a first victory of the Super 14 season after they were comfortably More...

Blackadder questions ref

11/04/2010 | 07:24 AM
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder questioned the yellow card shown to halfback Kahn Fotuali'i two More...

Brumbies whip Cheetahs

10/04/2010 | 10:46 PM
The Brumbies have stretched their home record to eight straight after defeating the Cheetahs 61-15 More...

Stormers not satisfied

10/04/2010 | 09:02 PM
Stormers captain Schalk Burger relished the rare feat of a win over the Blues at Eden Park on More...

Blues paid the price

10/04/2010 | 08:47 PM
Failure to control the ball meant the Blues were forced into the difficult are of playing catch-up More...

Carter boot denies Tahs

10/04/2010 | 08:18 PM
It was a trench warfare at its fiercest but in the end the Crusaders wore down the Waratahs for a More...

Stormers conquer Blues

10/04/2010 | 05:34 PM
The Stormers lived up to their name after they blasted into the Blues from the outset and had their More...

Stormers blow Blues away

10/04/2010 | 05:14 PM
Living up to their tradename the Stormers blasted into the Blues from the outset and had their More...

Two in row for Force

10/04/2010 | 03:02 PM
The Western Force gained their second win in as many weeks when they beat the Highlanders 41-27 in More...

Stormers want accuracy

10/04/2010 | 07:52 AM
Regaining the sort of form the Stormers showed when playing at home will be the target in More...

Saints to step up

10/04/2010 | 06:34 AM
Ben Foden has revealed that Northampton's ambitious young England contingent is eager to use the More...

Bulls back on top

09/04/2010 | 07:55 PM
In a replay of last year's Super 14 final, the Bulls outclassed the Chiefs to claim a 33-19 win at More...

Stormers target Ranger

09/04/2010 | 12:06 PM
Former Springboks centre and Stormers assistant coach Robbie Fleck sees shutting down Blues' More...

Preview: Crusaders v Waratahs

09/04/2010 | 11:56 AM
AMI Stadium, Christchurch, Saturday April 10, 17.35 More...

Preview: Highlanders v Force

09/04/2010 | 11:40 AM
Queenstown Events Centre, Saturday April 10, 14.30 More...

Brumbies lock in rising stars

09/04/2010 | 10:46 AM
The Brumbies have taken another step towards solidifying their future with impressive young More...

Palu still a Wallaby

09/04/2010 | 08:55 AM
Damaging No.8 Wycliff Palu has re-signed with the Wallabies and Waratahs for a further two years in More...

Preview: Brumbies v Cheetahs

09/04/2010 | 08:52 AM
Canberra Stadium, Saturday April 10, 7.40pm More...

Jack gets his wish

09/04/2010 | 06:06 AM
After weeks of pestering for a Crusaders start, former All Blacks lock Chris Jack has got his wish More...

Smith to miss for Cheetahs

08/04/2010 | 08:46 PM
Cheetahs captain Juan Smith has withdrawn from the team to face the Brumbies on Saturday after the More...

Preview: Blues v Stormers

08/04/2010 | 04:07 PM
Eden Park, Auckland, Saturday April 10, 15.30 More...

Preview: Chiefs v Bulls

08/04/2010 | 04:06 PM
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, Friday April 9, 17.35 More...

Waugh still in doubt

08/04/2010 | 01:08 PM
Injured Waratahs skipper Phil Waugh faces a nervous wait to see if he'll line up against the More...

Huxley named to start

08/04/2010 | 01:06 PM
The return of Julian Huxley to the starting line-up highlights four changes to the Brumbies More...

MacDonald retires

08/04/2010 | 12:11 PM
Former All Blacks' fullback Leon MacDonald has officially announced his playing retirement, after More...

Lauaki's final warning

08/04/2010 | 11:47 AM
Chiefs No.8 Sione Lauaki has escaped serious punishment or further suspension after New Zealand More...

Blues face another test

08/04/2010 | 10:17 AM
Pressure resulting from last weekend's toppling of the competition-leading Bulls was not an issue More...

Ma'afu expects more

08/04/2010 | 09:51 AM
Blues hardman Viliami Ma'afu is picking his side's match against the Stormers at Eden Park on More...

Reds on Lion alert

08/04/2010 | 08:08 AM
Queensland Reds coach Ewen McKenzie won't be taking the winless Lions lightly as his side attempts More...

No place for Ricky

08/04/2010 | 06:14 AM
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has made four changes to his side to face the Blues in their Super More...

Saints to storm Munster

08/04/2010 | 05:59 AM
Dylan Hartley claims Northampton is convinced it is capable of storming one of the most feared More...

Shepherd adds more Force

07/04/2010 | 07:31 PM
Cameron Shepherd returns for the Western Force as the Super 14 team's injury run improves ahead of More...

Brumbies after bonus points

07/04/2010 | 04:11 PM
Brumbies utility Adam Ashley-Cooper admits his side must start collecting bonus points or risk More...

Corcoran joins Rebels

07/04/2010 | 12:57 PM
The Melbourne Rebels have pulled off a significant coup after luring current Athletics Australia More...

Chiefs' changes minimal

07/04/2010 | 11:56 AM
The Chiefs have made two changes to their starting side ahead of Friday night's match against the More...

Stormers seek accuracy

07/04/2010 | 11:09 AM
South Africa's Stormers will be looking to express themselves in overcoming the notion that sides More...

King out to impress

07/04/2010 | 10:51 AM
Prop Chris King wants to make up for lost time when he plays for the Highlanders in their Super 14 More...

Rebels land Freier

07/04/2010 | 09:24 AM
The Melbourne Rebels have secured the services of Adam Freier on a two-year deal after the Waratahs More...

Clash of the Dans

07/04/2010 | 08:23 AM
In-form Waratahs flyhalf Daniel Halangahu has played down the significance of his personal duel More...

Bulls are wounded

07/04/2010 | 08:23 AM
Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has remained calm after his side's first loss of the Super 14 campaign by More...

Referee pays the price

06/04/2010 | 04:08 PM
Referee Garratt Williamson has paid the price for his blunder in the 26-26 draw between the More...

Carter seeks amends

06/04/2010 | 01:23 PM
All Blacks and Crusaders pivot Dan Carter is the first to admit his game was well below par against More...

Kankowski out

06/04/2010 | 07:02 AM
Springboks and Sharks No.8 Ryan Kankowski is out of the remainder of the Super 14 and will miss the More...

Worries for Stormers

06/04/2010 | 07:01 AM
South Africa's Stormers will go into Saturday's key game with the Blues in Auckland with concerns More...

Reds fall to Sharks

04/04/2010 | 03:14 PM
The Sharks survived a late onslaught from the Reds to seal a crucial 30-28 Super 14 victory in what More...

Baxter ends try drought

04/04/2010 | 12:40 PM
It took him 100 matches to get across the line for his maiden five-pointer - and veteran Waratahs More...

Tahs pummel Cheetahs

04/04/2010 | 10:06 AM
The Waratahs have stormed to the top of the Super 14 table with a resounding 40-17 victory over the More...

Muliaina breaks thumb

04/04/2010 | 07:55 AM
The Chiefs have paid a huge price for their gutsy 27-21 win over the Highlanders at Bay Park on More...

Bulls will absorb lessons

03/04/2010 | 08:52 PM
Expect a rugged response from the Bulls when they line out against the Chiefs next week after they More...

Teamwork undid Bulls

03/04/2010 | 07:15 PM
Working as a group allowed the Blues to triumph over the Bulls' much-vaunted rolling maul in the More...

Chiefs edge Highlanders

03/04/2010 | 07:10 PM
The Chiefs broke a three-game losing streak with a hard-fought 27-21 victory over the Highlanders More...

Blues end Bulls run

03/04/2010 | 05:35 PM
Blues battering ram and skipper Keven Mealamu unleashed a champion display of wrangling to More...

Loss irritates Stormers

03/04/2010 | 02:57 PM
The Stormers were shattered to start their overseas tour with a loss to the Western Force in Perth More...

Trio sign with Rebels

03/04/2010 | 01:07 PM
Startups the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday announced three new signings to add to their impressive More...

Hill: drop goal special

03/04/2010 | 11:08 AM
David Hill's first ever Super Rugby drop goal handed the Western Force its first win for 2010 and More...

Force break drought

03/04/2010 | 09:04 AM
The Western Force have broken through for their first win of the 2010 Super 14 season after More...

Hurricanes debate tries

03/04/2010 | 08:59 AM
Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper labelled two of the Crusaders' tries questionable after the red and More...

Crusaders pinch draw

02/04/2010 | 07:50 PM
A controversial late try to the Crusaders has seen them snatch a dramatic 26-26 draw against the More...

Rokocoko inspired by son

02/04/2010 | 11:02 AM
Josevata (Joe) Rokocoko has a burning desire to prove to his 14-month-old son that he can make the More...

Smith cares for father

02/04/2010 | 05:18 AM
The Cheetahs will be without captain Juan Smith for this week's Super 14 encounter against the More...

Force ready for Stormers

02/04/2010 | 02:41 AM
Western Force coach John Mitchell gets David Pocock and Richard Brown back to face the Stormers on More...

Preview: Force v Stormers

01/04/2010 | 05:31 PM
ME Bank Stadium, Perth, Friday April 2, 6.05pm More...

Preview: Hurricanes v Crusaders

01/04/2010 | 05:26 PM
Westpac Stadium, Wellington, Friday April 2, 17.35 More...

Preview: Sharks v Reds

01/04/2010 | 05:18 PM
The Absa Stadium, Durban, Sun April 4, 03.05am More...

Preview: Blues v Bulls

01/04/2010 | 04:49 PM
Eden Park, Auckland, Saturday April 3, 15.30 More...

Preview: Chiefs v Highlanders

01/04/2010 | 03:39 PM
Baypark Stadium, Mt Maunganui, Saturday April 3, 19.35 More...

Preview: Waratahs v Cheetahs

01/04/2010 | 01:35 PM
Sydney Football Stadium, Saturday April 3, 7.40pm More...

Rebels sign Mortlock

01/04/2010 | 09:07 AM
Former Wallaby skipper Stirling Mortlock has put an end to months of speculation about his future More...

Underwood backs Johnson

01/04/2010 | 05:31 AM
England's all-time leading try scorer Rory Underwood has urged the Rugby Football Union to keep More...

Cummins ban upheld

31/03/2010 | 11:24 PM
The Western Force will be without winger Nick Cummins for the next two matches after the club's More...

Waugh, Palu miss out

31/03/2010 | 11:16 AM
The Waratahs have been dealt a double blow ahead of Saturday night's clash against the Cheetahs More...

Gregan: Genia better than me

30/03/2010 | 11:55 AM
One of Australia's greatest halfbacks, George Gregan, has hailed incumbent Wallabies No.9 Will More...

Pumas moving forward

30/03/2010 | 08:30 AM
The International Rugby Board's Executive Committee has ratified a financial package that moves More...

Springbok coach in trouble

30/03/2010 | 05:16 AM
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has played down a report that Peter de Villiers is part of a More...

Lam lays complaint

29/03/2010 | 03:28 PM
Blues coach Pat Lam has launched a stinging complaint about the performance of inexperienced More...

Crotty set for Nonu

29/03/2010 | 11:10 AM
Emerging Crusaders second five-eighths Ryan Crotty likes nothing more than testing himself against More...

Force to appeal ban

29/03/2010 | 10:49 AM
The Western Force will appeal the two-match suspension handed down to winger Nick Cummins at a More...

Delve hears Rebel call

29/03/2010 | 07:31 AM
Welsh international and Gloucester captain Gareth Delve will join new Super 14 outfit Melbourne More...

Lam laments referee

29/03/2010 | 05:37 AM
Blues coach Pat Lam has criticised the decision to put inexperienced referee Garratt Williamson in More...

Wales No.8 Rebels bound

29/03/2010 | 05:25 AM
Wales No.8 Gareth Delve will join Danny Cipriani at the Melbourne Rebels Super 15 franchise from More...

Force sense win

29/03/2010 | 01:04 AM
Western Force coach John Mitchell believes the reward will come for his hard-working team if they More...

Hickey praises effort

28/03/2010 | 09:11 AM
Waratahs coach Chris Hickey has praised his side's character and composure after overcoming a More...

Tahs overrun Blues

28/03/2010 | 08:55 AM
A spectacular intercept try to Lachie Turner has helped the Waratahs secure a 39-32 More...

Vito admits tough loss

28/03/2010 | 07:33 AM
It wasn't the 23rd birthday present Victor Vito was looking for and the battered and bloodied More...

Lam questions ref

28/03/2010 | 07:16 AM
Frustrated Blues coach Pat Lam has questioned the decision to appoint inexperienced referee Garratt More...

Bulls defeat Force

28/03/2010 | 12:19 AM
A second straight brave Western Force performance has gone unrewarded with the Bulls remaining More...

Reds claim historic win

27/03/2010 | 09:13 AM
The Reds made it three wins in a row after a battling 31-10 victory over the Cheetahs in More...

Brumbies deny Chiefs

27/03/2010 | 09:12 AM
The Brumbies have scraped home with a 30-23 win against a valiant Chiefs outfit in their Super 14 More...

Relief at Carisbrook

27/03/2010 | 08:15 AM
Relief was the dominant emotion after the Highlanders gained their first home win of the season More...

NZ 7s make good start

27/03/2010 | 06:28 AM
IRB Sevens series leaders New Zealand and nearest challengers Samoa and Fiji made high-scoring More...

Highlanders defeat Lions

26/03/2010 | 09:03 PM
Israel Dagg's goal-kicking was the key factor when the Highlanders beat the South African Lions More...

Waugh: We must lift

26/03/2010 | 03:58 PM
Phil Waugh concedes a repeat of recent performances won't be enough to claim the points against the More...

Jones fears for Wallabies

26/03/2010 | 08:37 AM
Former coach Eddie Jones predicts the Wallabies will not feature in the penultimate stages of the More...

Bowe crowned the best

26/03/2010 | 06:55 AM
Ireland winger Tommy Bowe was named as the Six Nations player of the championship on More...

Reds sign key trio

25/03/2010 | 09:13 PM
The Queensland Reds have received a significant boost ahead of their tricky three-game South More...

Preview: Highlanders vs Lions

25/03/2010 | 06:06 PM
Carisbrook, Dunedin, Friday March 26, 17.35 More...

Preview: Brumbies v Chiefs

25/03/2010 | 05:55 PM
Canberra Stadium, Friday March 26, 7.40pm More...

Preview: Cheetahs vs Reds

25/03/2010 | 05:49 PM
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein, Saturday March 27, 4.10am More...

Preview: Waratahs v Blues

25/03/2010 | 05:36 PM
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, Saturday March 27, 7.40pm More...

Preview: Force v Bulls

25/03/2010 | 05:24 PM
ME Bank Stadium, Perth, Saturday March 27, 10.10pm More...

Mitchell committed to Force

25/03/2010 | 04:41 PM
Western Force coach John Mitchell is 100 per cent committed to seeing out his contract with the More...

No room for McAlister

25/03/2010 | 02:05 PM
Blues coach Pat Lam followed Ian Foster's suit in naming court-bound Rene Ranger at centre, but More...

Schatz replaces Braid

25/03/2010 | 11:53 AM
The resurgent Reds have been dealt a major blow ahead of Saturday's clash against the Cheetahs More...

Mitchell to quit after 2011

25/03/2010 | 08:32 AM
Western Force coach John Mitchell will step down from his post when his current contract expires at More...

Huxley aiming high

25/03/2010 | 07:20 AM
Inspirational Brumbies veteran Julian Huxley has refused to rule out the prospect of a Wallabies More...

Johnson defends coaches

25/03/2010 | 06:34 AM
Martin Johnson has revealed his coaching team would remain intact for the tour to Australia after More...

Huxley's courageous comeback

25/03/2010 | 06:20 AM
After a brain tumour threatened his career two years ago, Julian Huxley is set to make a remarkable More...

Canes not panicking

25/03/2010 | 06:18 AM
The Hurricanes are not hitting the panic button after three consecutive losses but know they must More...

Reds brace for road trip

24/03/2010 | 07:14 PM
They have performed well on home soil but now the challenge for the Queensland Reds is to continue More...

Lauaki to play

24/03/2010 | 11:06 AM
Sione Lauaki will start at No.8 for the Chiefs against the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday despite More...

Soakai keeps faith

24/03/2010 | 08:59 AM
Highlanders flanker Alando Soakai has a stark reminder for those who consider the Lions will be More...

Hammett next ABs coach?

24/03/2010 | 07:46 AM
Mark Hammett wants to be an All Blacks coach and, for the first time, has revealed the qualities More...

Ireland: Contenders or pretenders?

24/03/2010 | 07:34 AM
Ireland's position as the strongest of the home unions was confirmed when it finished Six Nations More...

Cheetahs ring changes

24/03/2010 | 04:59 AM
Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has made three enforced changes to his starting XV to face the Reds in More...

Dennis stays a 'Tah

23/03/2010 | 04:52 PM
Versatile Waratahs' forward Dave Dennis has joined the procession of players to re-sign with the More...

Reds lay Cheetah trap

23/03/2010 | 04:00 PM
Reds coach Ewen McKenzie is hoping to catch the Cheetahs off guard in this week's crucial clash to More...

Teen signs with Brumbies

23/03/2010 | 02:28 PM
Teenager Michael Hooper celebrated his call-up to the Brumbies side for Friday night's Super 14 More...

Ireland under pressure

23/03/2010 | 07:02 AM
Ireland's position as the strongest of the home unions was confirmed when it finished Six Nations More...

Scotland's best since '99

23/03/2010 | 07:01 AM
Kenny Logan on Monday hailed Scotland's Six Nations victory in Ireland as its best performance More...

Mowen stays with 'Tahs

22/03/2010 | 02:11 PM
The Waratahs have strengthened their squad for 2011 by securing the signature of backrower Ben More...

Ranger up for assault

22/03/2010 | 11:59 AM
Blues' utility Rene Ranger has five stitches in his right eye but his biggest concern on Monday was More...

Johnson backs Wilko

22/03/2010 | 08:12 AM
England manager Martin Johnson feels anyone who wrote off Jonny Wilkinson after he was dropped to More...

Robinson has belief

22/03/2010 | 08:12 AM
Andy Robinson insisted he never once wavered in his belief Scotland would come good after More...

'Tahs happy with points

22/03/2010 | 06:21 AM
NSW coach Chris Hickey says the Waratahs are in a strong position after six weeks of the Super 14 More...

Mitchell happy with effort

21/03/2010 | 01:46 PM
The Western Force came agonisingly close to a first win this Super 14 season against the Waratahs More...

Wales attack ignites

21/03/2010 | 09:04 AM
Prop Gethin Jenkins and halfback Mike Phillips were singled out for praise by Wales' coaches Warren More...

Parks Scotland's hero

21/03/2010 | 08:51 AM
Dan Parks picked up another man-of-the-match performance after his latest world-class kicking More...

Slade savours reward

21/03/2010 | 06:31 AM
In his first start for the Crusaders this season in his favoured first five-eighths position, Colin More...

Scotland stuns Ireland

21/03/2010 | 06:16 AM
Dan Parks ruined Ireland's Croke Park farewell party by landing a last-minute penalty to ensure More...

Stormers charge on

21/03/2010 | 05:12 AM
Joe Pietersen scored 13 points to help the Stormers maintain their excellent start to the Super 14 More...

Waratahs edge out Force

21/03/2010 | 12:25 AM
The Western Force gained their first competition point of the Super 14 season but fell agonisingly More...

Sharks get first win

20/03/2010 | 08:21 PM
The South African Sharks had their first win of the Super 14 season when they beat the Highlanders More...

Crusaders too strong

20/03/2010 | 05:37 PM
The score was a little flattering, but the Crusaders did what nearly everyone expected, beating the More...

5-6-2010	Australia vs Fiji	49-3
12-6-2010	Australia v England	27-17
19-6-2010	Australia v England	20-21
26-6-2010	Australia v Ireland	22-15
24-7-2010	Australia v South Africa	7:30pm
31-7-2010	Australia v New Zealand	7:30pm
7-8-2010	New Zealand v Australia	5pm
28-8-2010	South Africa v Australia	11:30pm
4-9-2010	South Africa v Australia	11:30pm
11-9-2010	Australia v New Zealand	7:30pm
30-10-2010	Australia v New Zealand	7:30pm