Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012
    Dodson optimistic about future

    Dodson optimistic about future

    Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Mark Dodson insists the national team are on the right track despite facing another wooden spoon decider.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012
    Ireland upbeat over O'Brien fitness

    Ireland upbeat over O'Brien fitness

    Ireland are confident that Sean O'Brien will return for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with England despite spending last week in hospital.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012
    Northampton agree Dickinson deal

    Northampton agree Dickinson deal

    Northampton have agreed a deal to sign Rotherham captain Sam Dickinson.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012

    Women: England charge on

    England beat France in Paris but had a tough old time doing it while Ireland continued their strong showing and Wales managed a win over Italy for a change.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012
    McBryde optimistic over Warburton

    McBryde optimistic over Warburton

    Robin McBryde has claimed it is "looking favourable" that Wales captain Sam Warburton will be fit to lead his country against France.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012

    Wrap: Top 14, Round 20

    There was not a lot of upset in Round 20 of France's Top 14, unless you consider disappointing Perpignan managing a draw with mighty Toulon,. Biarritz eased their relegation anxieties with a win over Brive.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012
    Lineen leaves Glasgow for SRU

    Lineen leaves Glasgow for SRU

    Sean Lineen will become the SRU's head of player acquisition after leaving his role as Glasgow head coach at the end of the season.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012

    Saint-Andre hits the panic button

    Coach Philippe Saint-Andre on Monday made six changes to his squad to take on Wales for the final day of the Six Nations tournament in Cardiff.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012
    Saint-Andre rings France changes

    Saint-Andre rings France changes

    France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has reshuffled his squad ahead of their final RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales this weekend.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012

    Team of the Week: Young guns step up

    The Chiefs and Hurricanes may dominate, in terms of numbers, our weekly selection. But the most noteworthy aspect is the number of young guns stepping up this week.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012

    Cruden commits to the Chiefs

    Chiefs and All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden has re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union and the Chiefs franchise for two more years.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012

    Wasps star cut down early

    London Wasps flank Tom Rees has been forced to retire from the game with immediate effect following medical advice on a knee injury he picked up during a pre-season game last year.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012
    Rees forced to retire

    Rees forced to retire

    Wasps flanker Tom Rees has been forced to retire from the game due to a knee injury.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012

    Lancaster’s Luck!

    Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson claimed that England Interim Coach Stuart Lancaster had luck on his side after the very first Six Nations game against Scotland. And he’s been proved right all through the tournament. Now he reckons they should give Lucky Lancaster the job on a full-time basis

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012

    Crusaders on the brink of a new 'home'

    Anticipation is building in the Crusaders camp, with less than a fortnight to go until they take on the Cheetahs at the new Christchurch stadium.