Rugby News by Country

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  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013

    Eagles lose to Wales

    The Men’s Eagles Sevens showed more consistency and resiliency than in previous rounds of the IRB Sevens World Series in keeping up with Wales at Glasgow Sevens Saturday, but succumbed to a last-second try to fall to 1-1 with the 26-21 loss.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013

    Eagles handle Russia in Glasgow opener

    Not only did the Men’s Eagles Sevens open Glasgow Sevens with an important win, they also decreased their points scored differential with a 48-5 win against promotion-seeking Russia Saturday.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013

    Beale has 'redeemed' himself

    The Rebels may have fell short against the Chiefs on Friday, but there is one major redeeming factor - Kurtley Beale.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013

    Higginbotham to have another crack

    The Wallabies and the Melbourne Rebels have received a timely boost with news that Scott Higginbotham has recommitted to both.

  • Friday, 3. May, 2013
    Mind games for Lions

    Mind games for Lions

    The Lions have been warned that Australia will be looking to beat them on and off the field during this summer's tour Down Under.

  • Friday, 3. May, 2013
    Johnson set for new role

    Johnson set for new role

    Scott Johnson is to vacate his position as Scotland interim head coach to take up a new role as director of rugby.

  • Friday, 3. May, 2013

    Jake: Folau to 'cheapen' Wallaby shirt

    Jake White said that selecting former Rugby League international Israel Folau to play against the B&I Lions would cheapen the Wallabies jersey.

  • Friday, 3. May, 2013
    Deans warns Lions referees

    Deans warns Lions referees

    Australia coach Robbie Deans has appealed to the British and Irish Lions series referees to be strict at the breakdown.

  • Friday, 3. May, 2013

    'Significant chapter' for big bad Brad

    Plaudits are flowing freely for one of the toughest competitors in New Zealand, veteran lock Brad Thorn.

  • Thursday, 2. May, 2013
    It's an England WC - Ritche

    It's an England WC - Ritche

    Ian Ritchie is determined to prove the 2015 Rugby World Cup is England's tournament after Stuart Lancaster's men were given an ideal draw.

  • Thursday, 2. May, 2013
    Cuthbert reflects on 'mad' rise

    Cuthbert reflects on 'mad' rise

    Alex Cuthbert admits it has been a "mad" four years as he prepares to complete his remarkable rise from Sevens novice to British Lions tourist.

  • Thursday, 2. May, 2013
    Ultimate test for Lions - Roberts

    Ultimate test for Lions - Roberts

    Jamie Roberts says the British and Irish Lions will face the hostility of a nation when they travel to Australia for the "ultimate challenge".

  • Thursday, 2. May, 2013
    Ioane quitting Reds for France

    Ioane quitting Reds for France

    Australia winger Digby Ioane is to leave the Queensland Reds and move to a French club at the end of the Super Rugby season.

  • Thursday, 2. May, 2013
    Varsity Cup National Championship: Players’ Perspectives

    Varsity Cup National Championship: Players’ Perspectives

    After a one year respite one of collegiate sport’s greatest rivalries will be renewed on the campus of Brigham Young University where perennial national champion the University of California will look to upend the defending national champion BYU Cougars at their home venue of South Field Stadium in the Varsity Cup National Collegiate Rugby Championship this Saturday, May 4th at 1pm MT.

  • Thursday, 2. May, 2013

    Clark: Beating BYU a 'Steep Challenge'

    California rugby head coach Jack Clark spoke Wednesday about the Golden Bears' challenge in the Varsity Cup National Championship Saturday in Provo, Utah, where Cal will face BYU on the Cougars' home field.