Rugby News by Country

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  • Monday, 22. April, 2013
    Clerc set to miss summer tour

    Clerc set to miss summer tour

    France wing Vincent Clerc looks set to miss the summer tour of New Zealand after injuring his knee in Toulouse's defeat to Clermont.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013

    ARU record another big loss

    The ARU on Monday unveiled another large deficit but forecast a turnaround in the 2013 financial year due to the blockbuster B& I Lions tour.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013
    Savea remanded on bail

    Savea remanded on bail

    Hurricanes and New Zealand winger Julian Savea has been remanded on bail without plea after being charged with common assault.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013

    Depression and despair rule Kiwis

    As many as 15 percent of NZ's players may be wrestling with stress, anxiety, substance abuse and behavioural and mental health issues.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013

    Saili axed over driving offence

    The fall-out over misbehaving NZ players escalated further when it was revealed that Blues midfielder Francis Saili has been dropped over a driving offence.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013

    All Black released on bail

    All Blacks wing Julian Savea entered no plea and was remanded on bail when he appeared in court Monday, charged with assaulting his girlfriend.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013

    Cougars Beat Bruins to Advance to Varsity Cup Semis

    The BYU Cougars beat the UCLA Bruins for the second time this season to advance to the semifinals of the Varsity Cup National Collegiate Rugby Championships.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013

    Deans puts Smith on notice

    Veteran flank George Smith says it would be an honour to restart his Wallaby career against the touring British and Irish Lions this year.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013

    Another All Black in court for violence

    All Black Julian Savea admitted Sunday he has been charged with assault following a domestic incident.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013
    Savea charged with assault

    Savea charged with assault

    New Zealand winger Julian Savea will appear in court on Monday charged with common assault in an incident involving his partner.

  • Saturday, 20. April, 2013

    Versatile Folau impresses Deans

    Robbie Deans believes rugby league convert Israel Folau could play in a number of positions in the Wallabies backline against the touring British and Irish Lions.  

  • Friday, 19. April, 2013
    Warburton captaincy odds slashed

    Warburton captaincy odds slashed

    A leading bookmaker has suspended betting on who will captain the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer.

  • Thursday, 18. April, 2013

    Six Teams Bid for Women’s RWC 2014

    Women's Rugby World Cup 2014 is just over a year away and eight teams are already confirmed for the showpiece event in the Women’s Game in defending champions New Zealand, England, Australia, hosts France, USA, Canada, Ireland and Wales.

  • Thursday, 18. April, 2013

    Excitement Building for Varsity Cup

    With less than 48 hours until the start of the Varsity Cup National Collegiate Rugby Championship excitement is building around America’s top collegiate postseason championship.

  • Thursday, 18. April, 2013

    Boozy Beale still sidelined

    Kurtley Beale isn't expected to return for the Melbourne Rebels for at least another three weeks, while he undergoes counseling for alcohol-related issues.