Rugby News by Country

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  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011

    Treu: Strong mentality the key

    South African Sevens coach Paul Treu believes that his young team has all the mental toughness to have a special season and challenge the best for a series title.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011

    Deans braced for killer season

    Wallabies coach Robbie Deans believes that constant communication between all role players will be key to properly managing Australian players in what will be an intensely congested season next year.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011
    Cooke: No shock if Johnno quits

    Cooke: No shock if Johnno quits

    Former England boss Geoff Cooke claims he would not be surprised if current chief Martin Johnson decided to step down.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011

    Rolland has no regrets over big red

    Irish referee Alain Rolland has insisted he had no regrets in sending off Wales captain Sam Warburton when he produced a controversial red card during last month's World Cup semifinal against France.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011

    Marty, Hape cited for dangerous tackles

    France centre David Marty and England utility back Shontayne Hape could face suspensions of at least three weeks if they are found guilty of dangerous tackles after both were cited.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011

    Fresh batch of Guildford allegations

    All Blacks wing Zac Guildford faced fresh allegations on Tuesday stemming from a drunken binge that ended with him staggering naked and bleeding into a bar then assaulting two people.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011

    Women's Club National Champions Crowned

    This past weekend three national champions were crowned as the Emirates Airline USA Rugby 2011 Women's Club Championships took place in Virginia Beach, Va..

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Rolland stands by Warburton red

    Rolland stands by Warburton red

    Alain Rolland has defended his decision to send off Wales captain Sam Warburton in last month's World Cup semi-final.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Edwards: No England approach

    Edwards: No England approach

    Shaun Edwards has revealed he received no approach from England before agreeing a new contract with Wales.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Shaw heads to France

    Shaw heads to France

    England lock Simon Shaw has ended speculation over his future by signing for Toulon.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Townsend supports Gray move

    Townsend supports Gray move

    Scotland second row Richie Gray's decision to move to Sale Sharks has received the backing of two former internationals.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Townsend looking for more flair

    Townsend looking for more flair

    Gregor Townsend is determined Scotland realise their attacking potential in the Six Nations after a poor showing at the Rugby World Cup.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011

    NZRU offers to 'help' Guilford

    The New Zealand Rugby Union is not about to discard troubled All Black wing Zac Guilford. They will do their best to help him recover from his alcohol addiction.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011

    Kenya win Africa Cup

    Kenya won the Africa Cup on Saturday when they beat Tunisia 16-7 at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi in a Confederation of African Rugby Division 1 match - the only match played in the division.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Worsley hangs up his boots

    Worsley hangs up his boots

    Joe Worsley has been forced to retire from the game with immediate effect due to a neck problem, his club Wasps have announced.