Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    Chavhanga brilliance does the trick

    Tonderai Chavhanga came off the bench to score a stunning - but late - second-half try as Newport beat Cardiff 18-14 for just their second win over their Welsh Pro 12 rivals in 11 meetings.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    Parisse calls for line-out improvements

    Italy captain Sergio Parisse said on Friday that his team must sort out their line-outs if they are to have any chance of avoiding the wooden spoon in this year's Six Nations.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    Hall systems go for Dougie

    One of the most experienced campaigners in the Glasgow Warriors pack became the 15th leading player to sign a long-term contract extension with the club in recent months.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    Hogg pledged to the Falcons

    Ally Hogg is the latest player to have pledged his future to the ambitious Newcastle Falcons after signing a new three-year deal with the club.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    Clarke: Chiefs showed some character

    Chiefs skipper Craig Clarke was pleased that his side showed some character in a gutsy end to their hard fought 29-22 win over the Brumbies on Friday.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    Munster lock in more stars

    Johne Murphy, Duncan Williams, John Ryan, Marcus Horan and Sean Scanlon are the latest of the current Munster squad who have signed contract extensions.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    Blues lose another flyer

    Another name has been added to the lengthy list of injured Blues players, as wing David Raikuna who was named to start against the Stormers on Friday in Cape Town has been withdrawn due to a hamstring injury.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012
    Davies dies after long illness

    Davies dies after long illness

    Wales' 1976 Grand Slam captain Mervyn Davies has died aged 65, the Welsh Rugby Union said on Friday.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    Halfpenny: I won't miss again

    Wales had a chance to win the World Cup semifinal against France, but Leigh Halfpenny's last-gasp long-range penalty dipped heart-breakingly under the crossbar and Les Bleus stole home 9-8.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012
    Gatland hails 'hero' Lydiate

    Gatland hails 'hero' Lydiate

    Wales coach Warren Gatland believes "unsung hero" Dan Lydiate is from the same mould as England World Cup winner Richard Hill.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012
    Ireland wary of England's pack

    Ireland wary of England's pack

    Ireland assistant coach Mark Tainton insists England's pack will provide their greatest threat at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012
    Scotland target farewell party

    Scotland target farewell party

    Scotland's players are determined to end the RBS Six Nations on a high against Italy on Saturday.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    O'Connor at flyhalf for Rebels

    The Rebels have shifted their star signing James O'Connor to flyhalf for the clash with the Cheetahs in Melbourne on Sunday.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    Chiefs edge past defiant Brumbies

    A last gasp try in the dying seconds of the match gave the Chiefs a narrow 29-22 win in a tough arm-wrestle against the Brumbies in the Bay of Plenty in Super Rugby on Friday.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    6N Preview: England v Ireland

    Stuart Lancaster will try to strengthen his grip on the "dream job" of coaching England when they face Ireland in the climax of this season's Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday.