Rugby Tournaments

The latest rugby news on the major tournaments from around the globe.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    Williams impressed by Wade

    Williams impressed by Wade

    Shane Williams admits he's been impressed by Christian Wade as the pair prepare to line-up for the Lions on Tuesday.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013

    Youngs - It's a great honour

    Ben Youngs expressed his delight at the prospect of playing alongside Shane Williams when the Lions face the Brumbies.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    Gill: We're ready for Lions

    Gill: We're ready for Lions

    Liam Gill insists Australia have been braced for an opening-second onslaught from the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    O'Connell: Competition is savage

    O'Connell: Competition is savage

    Paul O'Connell reckons there is "savage competition" for places in the British and Irish Lions team, ahead of the first Test against Australia.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    Mixed news on Lions duo

    Mixed news on Lions duo

    The Lions have delivered mixed news about the fitness of Wales duo Jamie Roberts and George North ahead of the first Test against Australia.

  • Sunday, 16. June, 2013
    North rated 'less than 50-50'

    North rated 'less than 50-50'

    George North is rated as "less than 50-50" to be fit for Saturday's first Test match against Australia in Brisbane.

  • Sunday, 16. June, 2013
    Croft: We'll keep our cool

    Croft: We'll keep our cool

    Tom Croft has no doubt the Lions will retain their watertight discipline heading into a Test series confrontation with Australia.

  • Sunday, 16. June, 2013
    Marler shines in South America

    Marler shines in South America

    Joe Marler will head into the summer on a high after ending a turbulent year with a man-of-the-match display in England's win over Argentina.

  • Sunday, 16. June, 2013
    Williams shocked by Lions call

    Williams shocked by Lions call

    Shane Williams has revealed his sense of shock after being summoned from Japan to play for the British and Irish Lions.

  • Sunday, 16. June, 2013

    BlitzBokke romp to Roma triumph

    The BlitzBokke won the 2013 Roma Sevens tournament by beating invitational side Heliantide 59-5 in the Final on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 16. June, 2013
    Deans upbeat over duo's fitness

    Deans upbeat over duo's fitness

    Australia coach Robbie Deans expects Wycliff Palu and Kurtley Beale to be fit for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions.

  • Saturday, 15. June, 2013
    Halfpenny keen to maintain form

    Halfpenny keen to maintain form

    Leigh Halfpenny aims to deliver more of the British and Irish Lions goalkicking masterclasses that have become his trait in Australia.

  • Saturday, 15. June, 2013
    Wade stunned by Lions call

    Wade stunned by Lions call

    Christian Wade has spoken of his shock and delight at being called up to join the British & Irish Lions in Australia.

  • Saturday, 15. June, 2013
    Ruthless Lions delight Jones

    Ruthless Lions delight Jones

    Alun-Wyn Jones was pleased with how the Lions maximised their chances in their 47-17 win over New South Wales Waratahs.

  • Saturday, 15. June, 2013

    Warburton lauds tough Lions

    Sam Warburton paid tribute to his British and Irish Lions as they held off the battling Waratahs to win in Sydney.