Preview: Shute Shield - Round Eight
2008-05-16 17:16:21
The Shute Shield presents some enticing encounters across Sydney with three of the five matches seeing sides adjacent to each other on the table facing off in Round Eight. Three new refs in Super 14
2008-05-16 02:04:00
Saving the best wine till last? In the last round of the 2008 Super 14 four referees will officiate who have a total of one Super 14 rugby match amongst them and that one was in 2007. Law Discussion - Super 14, Week 13
2008-05-15 17:49:00
It is astonishing how the Super 14 has rushed to its end. There is just one ordinary week to go and still we have points of law to discuss from the fascinating competition. Burke: 'Gerrard's the man'
2008-05-14 16:07:52
Australia's most capped fullback Matt Burke has called for Mark Gerrard to be Chris Latham's successor as the Wallaby No.15. Sydney University out to defend title
2008-05-14 12:34:00
The Australian Club Championship is to be decided on Saturday when Sydney University do battle with Sunnybank. IRB grants: Who will benefit?
2008-05-14 12:01:52
Fiji, Samoa and Japan are among the leading beneficiaries of increased development grants announced Tuesday by the International Rugby Board (IRB). Referees to 18 May
2008-05-13 16:39:00
It's crunch time for teams now and so it is also crunch time for referees. Decisions can now be crucial. Statistics - Super 14, Week 13
2008-05-13 12:34:00
With one week of the league part of Super 14 left, things are exciting. Again we give statistics for the weekend, including some accumulative statistics which tell which tell how many tries teams have scored, how many penalties and free kicks conceded and how many disciplinary problems they have had. Wendell 'sailing' back to league
2008-05-12 14:19:00
Former Wallaby wing Wendell Sailor has signed with National Rugby League (NRL) team St George Illawarra after completing a two-year ban for drug use. Global Results - 11 May
2008-05-12 13:44:00
The Premiership in England and the Magners League ended the league part, Ireland had a final, things got more heated in France's Top 10 with a shock for Toulouse, the Super 14 has six teams on the fence between success and failure - it was a tense time. Latham's Wallaby career over
2008-05-12 09:39:00
England-bound Wallaby and Reds fullback Chris Latham's career in Australia is over, following a shoulder injury that will keep him sidelined for three to four months. rugby365 brings you the latest developments!   Will Latham be a hit in Europe? Racy Tune out of hospital
2008-05-11 23:09:00
Former Wallaby star Ben Tune was cleared of serious injury on Sunday and released from hospital after a crash during a weekend motor race. Tune involved in car crash
2008-05-10 16:39:00
Wallaby Ben Tune has been taken to hospital after crashing his car in a motor race at Perth's Barbagallo Raceway. Latham hails 'warrior' Croft
2008-05-09 13:11:12
Tough-as-nails Reds flank David Croft will retire from rugby at the end of the Super 14 season, leaving a big void in the Brisbane-based franchise. Mosquitoes looking to bite back
2008-05-09 11:28:32
The Queensland Country Heelers head for the Northern Territory for their clash against the Darwin Mosquitoes full of confidence after a resounding victory over the Melbourne Axemen last weekend. Big weekend of Premier Rugby
2008-05-09 11:26:18
It's a big weekend of rugby in and around Brisbane this weekend, with Premier Rugby matches on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, as well as Brisbane. Shute Shield hots up
2008-05-09 11:24:00
West Harbour will be eyeing the possibility of moving into second place on the New Shute Shield table when they host Northern Suburbs at Concord Oval on Saturday. Force confident of retaining O'Connor
2008-05-08 12:01:40
The Western Force are confident of retaining the services of teenage prodigy James O'Connor despite the centre considering a move New Zealand. Glen Ella helps Fiji
2008-05-06 20:49:00
Glen Ella, the former Wallaby and one of the great Ella brothers of Australian rugby, has become a technical advisor within the Fiji's High Performance Unit for a period of two years. This has been made possible though the Australian-based Sykes Group. Henjak makes a comeback
2008-05-06 15:07:44
Disgraced Western Force scrumhalf Matt Henjak is back playing club rugby less than three months after his contract at the Force was torn up. Referee to 11 May
2008-05-06 14:54:00
There are matches in which tough decisions will be made at this time. There are finals and teams rushing towards finals. It is a tense time for players and referees. Aussie U20s packed with stars
2008-05-06 09:43:19
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) have announced a 26-man squad, including an astonishing 10 players with Super 14 experience, for the inaugural International Rugby Board (IRB) Junior World Championship to be held in Wales in June. Croft calls it quits
2008-05-06 09:09:15
Reds stalwart David Croft has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2008 season. Refs for last two S14 rounds
2008-05-05 23:11:12
There are just two rounds of the Super 14 left, two vital rounds for the players and the referees. Glenwood triumph in Japan
2008-05-05 17:49:00
Glenwood High School of Durban became the third South African school to win the Sanix World Rugby Youth invitational Tournament when they beat Tarbes of France 39-0 in the Final on Monday. Glenwood, Tarbes in Japan Final
2008-05-05 12:00:59
The 9th Sanix World Youth Invitational Rugby Tournament is nearing an end in Japan with a final between Glenwood of South Africa and Tarbes of France. Fijians secure Aussie expertise
2008-05-05 11:24:00
The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) have agreed terms with the Australian-based Sykes Group to have former Wallaby Glen Ella work as technical advisor within the FRU's High Performance Unit (HPU) for a period of two years. Global Results - 3 May
2008-05-05 00:19:00
There were crucial matches north and south this season with winners decided in the Magners League, the Scottish Cup and Spain's royal cup. Preview: Australian Rugby Shield - Round 1
2008-05-02 10:49:00
The 2008 edition of the Australian Rugby Shield commences this Saturday with first round matches in Charters Towers and Darwin. ELVs go global
2008-05-01 18:24:00
The International Rugby Board (IRB) Council have announced that it had approved a global trial of Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) for a 12-month period starting on August 1. ELVs - is it a better game? LIVE COVERAGE! Nucifora quits Blues; Lam lined up
2008-05-01 10:49:00
The ink had hardly dried on the statement that David Nucifora decided he will not coach the Blues in 2009, and the candidates to replace him have already been lined up. Law Discussion - Super 14, Week 11
2008-05-01 03:14:00
Will there ever be a rugby match when there is nothing in the laws to discuss? We have been doing this week after week and there still are more topics to discuss than space and energy allow. This week is no different after Week 11 of the Super 14. Wales, Wallabies celebrate centenary
2008-04-30 18:24:00
Six Nations champions Wales will host Australia in November to mark 100 years of rugby matches between the two countries. Statistics - Super 14, Week 11
2008-04-29 19:04:01
The pressure on the players and the coaches and, therefore, the referees is mounting especially for the ambitious sides. Referees to 3 May
2008-04-29 16:42:32
We are back to seven Super matches as the frantic rush to the knock-out stages grips the Super 14 in a fever. IRB Test appointments
2008-04-29 13:09:00
The International Rugby Board has announced its appointment of referees to Tests and other international matches under its aegis in May, June and July. IRB changes refs' panels
2008-04-29 12:04:41
Paddy O'Brien, the International Rugby Board's manager of referees, has announced the new panels for international referees which show some radical changes. Global Results - 27 April
2008-04-28 12:34:33
There were the tense Heineken Cup semis and tense matches in the Super 14. There was also a start to the Asian Five Nations while European Nations Cup rugby reached a climax. Cross to be a Force for Aussies
2008-04-25 11:30:06
Western Force centre Ryan Cross has provided a welcomed boost for the Western Force and Australian Rugby by committing to a new three year contract on Friday. Preview: Shute Shield - Round Five
2008-04-25 11:28:02
The competition table is set for a shake-up this weekend in Round Five of the Shute Shield in New South Wales, with the top six teams shaping off against each other. Preview: Queensland Premier Rugby
2008-04-25 10:16:17
Norths Eagles will get to defend the Caxton Cup for the first time when they take on University at St Lucia in Round Five of Queensland Premier Rugby on Saturday. Ian Smith - new ref on S14
2008-04-24 13:11:05
Ian Smith of Australia is a new referee in Super 14 this year. On Saturday he will referee his second Super 14 match, in historic Kimberley. On the Canberra cards
2008-04-23 23:44:00
The Sharks played the Brumbies in Canberra and found the second half, in the words of their captain, a nightmare when they could not see eye to eye with the referee and the referee could not see eye to eye with them. Farr-Jones wants Burgess at No.9
2008-04-23 19:39:00
One of Australia's greatest ever scrumhalves, Nick Farr-Jones, is convinced that Waratahs' Luke Burgess must be the next Wallabies No.9. Statistics - Super 14, Week 10
2008-04-23 13:09:00
The Super 14 is rushing to its business end and emotions run higher. But these are the calm waters of statistics of the weekend's six matches. These include totals. ARU lean on Wallaby greats
2008-04-23 11:31:19
Seven Wallaby greats have accepted roles as Rugby Statesmen as the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) today launched a rally cry for the game at all levels - Built By Rugby, Forged In Union. Referees to 27 April
2008-04-22 16:39:00
The Heineken Cup semifinals are upon us this weekend. European Nations Cup matches are in the process of deciding winners and promotion/relegation. While some things end a brand new competition is starting the Asian Five Nations with matches in Japan and the Arabian Gulf. Aussies, Babaas set for 'Olympic occasion'
2008-04-22 14:54:01
The British Olympic Association (BOA) have confirmed that the 100th anniversary of the Olympic Games in London will be marked by a rugby match between the Barbarians and Australia. Global Results - 19 April
2008-04-21 12:34:00
Life is getting crucial in many parts of the world as Europe's competitions get near the time for watershed decisions and the Super 14 hots up. Backline boost for Reds
2008-04-20 11:26:53
What was once a weakness is soon to become a pleasing selection headache for Queensland coach Phil Mooney. Tahu set for Waratahs return
2008-04-20 09:04:01
Powerful Waratahs centre Timana Tahu will know Monday if he is ready to make a long awaited Super 14 return after a chronic hamstring injury Latham upbeat about move to Worcester
2008-04-19 13:09:00
Wallaby and Reds superstar Chris Latham has vowed to produce some of the best rugby of his glittering career in Worcester Warriors colours next season. ARU explores private equity in Super 14 teams
2008-04-19 10:49:01
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) is to explore the potential for private investment in its Super 14 teams Premier Rugby hots up
2008-04-18 09:46:45
The top of the table clash between the unbeaten Norths and Gold Coast is the highlight of the weekend's games in Queensland Premier Rugby. Law Discussion - Week 9
2008-04-18 00:54:01
There was nothing this week like the explosion of controversy and anger that was set off by the final whistle in Wellington last week, but there are still incidents to discuss - just to keep our laws sharp. Huxley uses Armstrong as motivation
2008-04-17 13:17:52
Wallaby Julian Huxley says he is inspired by champion Tour de France cyclist Lance Armstrong to try to play rugby again after recent brain surgery to remove a tumour. ARU, NSWRU drive new scheme
2008-04-17 12:34:01
A new community development initiative between Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and the New South Wales Rugby Union (NSWRU) is underway in Sydney. Aussie target 'private equity' market
2008-04-17 11:24:01
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has reversed its previous policy by announcing Thursday it was open to private investment in its domestic Super Rugby teams. Are the Bulls the worst champions?
2008-04-15 17:18:29
The Bulls are the reigning Super 14 champions. They are now second last on the table after nine rounds with just two wins. The only team close to them in a descent from glory has been, ironically, the Crusaders, Super Rugby's most successful team. Referees to 19 April
2008-04-14 16:39:01
The European Nations Cup matches are picking up as spring thaws the cold. The Super 14 and several competitions in Europe are hotting up as crunch time draws nearer. Global Results - 13 April
2008-04-14 13:09:01
Ospreys won at Twicknham and Georgia won at Krasnoyarsk. The Ospreyes hjave a tropy and Georgria are close to one. Statistics - Super 14, Week 9
2008-04-13 19:39:00
We give some statistics from Round 10 of the Super 14, including some totals from the 10 rounds which enable you to see who has scored most tries, who has concecded the most penalties and free kicks and who has the worst disciplinary record. Reds don't want Foley
2008-04-12 14:54:01
Australian forwards coach Michael Foley has been prohibited from working with the Reds at training despite having a hands-on role with the other three Australian Super 14 teams. Shepherd stays faithful to Force
2008-04-12 13:13:54
Western Force utility back Cameron Shepherd has finalised a new two year contract with the Perth-based franchise and the Australian Rugby Union (ARU). Preview: Queensland club rugby
2008-04-11 09:39:00
A few questions will be answered in Queensland's Premier Club Competition this weekend in a top of the table clash between second placed Norths and reigning Premiers Sunnybank at Shawsportz. Ella: 'Beale ready for Wallabies'
2008-04-10 16:39:01
The rugby legend who discovered Kurtley Beale as a 14-year-old schoolboy has declared he is ready to play for Australia this year. Preview: Shute Shield - Round Three
2008-04-10 16:04:01
With the table starting to take some shape after the first couple of rounds, the New Shute Shield continues this week with Round Three matches around Sydney. Super 14 referees for Weeks 10-12
2008-04-10 13:09:00
SANZAR has announced the referees to referee Weeks 10-12 of the Super 14. Ian Smith of Australia will ,make his Super 14 debut in Kimberley. Law Discussion - Super 14, Week 8 (i)
2008-04-09 23:13:52
We have already discussed the unhappy ending to the match in Wellington but there are some other matters as well that are worthy of discussion. Law Discussion - Super 14, Week 8 (ii)
2008-04-09 23:09:28
This is the second instalment of a particularly long law discussion on Week 8 of the Super 14. Statistics - with and without ELVs
2008-04-08 19:39:01
Over the past weekend there were six Super 14 matches played with experimental law variations and four Heineken Cup quarterfinals played without experimental law variations. We look at some statistics from the two. Referees to 13 April
2008-04-08 15:29:00
There is a big one in Russia this weekend - one which will decide the fate of the 2007-08 European Nations Cup. And there's a big club confrontation at Twickenham. Refs in Pacific Nations Cup
2008-04-08 13:12:34
The International Rugby Board has announced the four referees for its Pacific Nations Cup which will be played in June. Wallabies heading to Padova
2008-04-08 09:45:27
The Wallabies will open the European leg of their Spring Tour in the Italian city of Padova on November 8. Law Discussion - Wellington ending
2008-04-07 12:38:17
There was grievous upset at the final whistle at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday evening and huge controversy. Queensland calls on its Heelers
2008-04-07 09:41:37
The Darling Downs provided nine of the 32 players named on Monday in the Queensland Country Heelers squad, to contest next month's Australian Rugby Shield tournament. Statistics - Super 14, Week 8
2008-04-06 18:24:00
For Week 8, when only one South African team played at home, we give statistics of getting possession and we give some totals. There are no marks for guessing which team has the worst disciplinary record! Two cups on the line in Queensland
2008-04-04 10:14:00
There will be two Cups contested when Round Two of Premier Rugby is played in south-east Queensland on Saturday. Law Discussion - Super 14 , Week 7
2008-04-03 20:14:00
There has been a lot to talk about this weekend and still there is more. Rugby365.com has been doing this since 2000 and we have not once run out of things to talk about! Referees for Junior World Championship
2008-04-03 18:24:00
The International Rugby Board has announced the referees for its new competition, the Junior World Championship. Spreadbury starts 2011 World Cup
2008-04-03 16:48:00
Tony Spreadbury of England will referee the first match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup and he will do so in the Cayman Islands. Henry: 'No ELVs for Tests'
2008-04-03 16:43:43
All Blacks coach Graham Henry wants to see the old rules played at international level all year and not the contentious ELVs. Law Discussion - Consistency - and Schalk Burger
2008-04-03 13:11:07
Consistency is such a watchword when it comes to referee. Referees to 6 April
2008-04-01 18:24:01
Some poets haled April as the start of the spring. One saw it as the "cruellest month". For some players wit will be a great month, for others cruel. We hope that for all referees it will be a wonderful month as European activities rush closer to their climax. Law Discussion - 16 men on a rugby team
2008-04-01 13:14:36
The Sharks had 16 players on the field during their match against the Reds, and the Reds are up in arms. Champions start in style
2008-04-01 08:29:01
Sydney University have launched their Shute Shield defence in emphatic fashion with a 34-16 victory at Manly Oval. Waratahs 'axe' McKenzie
2008-04-01 07:19:00
The Waratahs have announced that Ewen McKenzie will not continue as coach after the current season - effectively announcing his axing midway through a season he still has to complete. Johnson gets his Eagle wings
2008-04-01 02:04:00
Scott Johnson, who earlier this year dropped out of the race to take over from John Connolly as Wallaby coach, has been appointed the new head coach of the American national team, the Eagles. Global Results - 30 March
2008-03-30 21:59:00
There were some big results this weekend, in Toulouse, Welford Road and Perth for example but also in other places. The number of results is growing as the hemispheres overlap. Statistics - Super 14, Week 7
2008-03-30 11:59:01
We give statistics which are really about possession, mostly getting it. We shall discuss several issues regarding the laws in action. There are totals which tell which team has scored the most tries, which has conceded the most penalties and the most free kicks, and whose discipline is worst. ARU boss under fire
2008-03-30 10:17:06
Australian Rugby Union (ARU) boss John O'Neill has been sent a scathing letter by former Wallaby Dick Marks, demanding the ARU boss justify his stance on a number of controversial issues. Georgia set to go back on top
2008-03-28 19:39:01
Georgia play Czech Republic in Prague on Saturday. It should be an easy victory and see the Lelos back at the top of the European Nations Cup, Division 1. Shute Shield kicks off in Sydney
2008-03-28 10:14:01
Club rugby returns to Australian fields this coming weekend when the 2008 Shute Shield kicks off around Sydney in New South Wales. Premier Rugby time in Queensland
2008-03-28 09:44:26
Queensland's Premier Rugby competition kicks off this weekend with the 'grand final rematch' between 2007 Premiers Sunnybank and the Gold Coast Breakers. France to leave many top players behind
2008-03-27 16:39:01
France tour Australia in late June, early July, but it seems that they will be doing so without many, many top players. The problem is caused by the dates of France's championship if L'Equipe is to be believed. Henjak's Euro lifeline
2008-03-26 17:18:35
Disgraced Western Force scrumhalf Matt Henjak is looking to Europe to resurrect his career, which came to an abrupt end earlier this season after another booze-fuelled brawl. Wallaroos to host World Champs
2008-03-25 09:04:00
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) have announced the Australian Women's Rugby team, the Wallaroos, will host the World Champion Black Ferns from New Zealand in Canberra in October. Law Discussion - Super 14, Wk 6
2008-03-24 18:27:01
There are law matters to talk about after Week 6 of the Super 14. There are also other matters, related matters, which are not an edifying part of rugby football. Referees to 30 March
2008-03-24 14:21:05
It's comparatively quiet at this Eastertide but only comparatively as rugby gathers its breath. But in the Far East there is rugby's biggest party - the Hong Kong Sevens. Global Results - Easter Sunday
2008-03-23 21:24:01
France again won the European Under-18 championship under the aegis of AER-FIRA when they beat Ireland in the Final. At Twickenham the finalists of the EDF Energy Cup.

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