Rugby News by Country

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  • Wednesday, 23. May, 2012

    Men’s Junior All-Americans set for first Canada clash

    Scott Lawrence, head coach for the USA Men’s Junior All-Americans, has announced the squad that will face the Canada Under-20s today at Shawnigan Lake, B.C. in the first of a two match series that the USA will use to tune up for the 2012 Junior World Rugby Trophy in Salt Lake City this June. The game will kick off at 5 p.m. MDT.

  • Wednesday, 23. May, 2012
    Foden relishing Tindall clash

    Foden relishing Tindall clash

    Ben Foden is relishing facing Mike Tindall when England face the Barbarians in a non-cap international at Twickenham on Sunday.

  • Wednesday, 23. May, 2012
    Dowson to captain England

    Dowson to captain England

    Phil Dowson will captain England in Sunday's non-cap international against the Barbarians at Twickenham.

  • Wednesday, 23. May, 2012

    Gear turns down the Yen

    The Highlanders' All Black wing Hosea Gear has turned down an offer from Japanese club Toshiba and is staying in New Zealand.

  • Wednesday, 23. May, 2012

    Corbisiero up for massive SA challenge

    Alex Corbisiero can look back with satisfaction on a 12-month period which has seen him emerge as England's dominant loosehead, but the 23-year-old is in no mood to get complacent ahead of the daunting trip to South Africa.

  • Wednesday, 23. May, 2012

    Meyer clears up Matfield issue

    New Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer finally put to bed months of media speculation over the possible return of retired lock Victor Matfield.

  • Wednesday, 23. May, 2012

    Mealamu boost for All Blacks

    New Zealand captain Richie McCaw says he's optimistic veteran hooker Keven Mealamu will be fit for the All Blacks' three-Test series against Ireland in June.

  • Wednesday, 23. May, 2012
    Murphy quits Ireland duty

    Murphy quits Ireland duty

    Leicester Tigers captain Geordan Murphy has confirmed that he has played his last game for Ireland.

  • Tuesday, 22. May, 2012
    Halfpenny tips cap to Warburton

    Halfpenny tips cap to Warburton

    Wales star Leigh Halfpenny has hailed the influence of "great leader" Sam Warburton as he prepares to lead them on their tour of Australia.

  • Tuesday, 22. May, 2012

    Tonga gear up for Pacific Cup

    Tonga will bring together players based in 10 countries to compile its squad for next month's Pacific Nations Cup rugby tournament.

  • Tuesday, 22. May, 2012

    Leamy hangs up his boots

    Irish flank Denis Leamy has officially announced his retirment from rugby following injury problems.

  • Tuesday, 22. May, 2012
    Redman lands Worcester role

    Redman lands Worcester role

    Nigel Redman, the Rugby Football Union's elite coach development manager, has been appointed as Worcester's new forwards coach.