Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012
    Evans penalty rescues Quins

    Evans penalty rescues Quins

    Nick Evans rescued Premiership pacesetters Harlequins from a shock defeat against Newcastle as Quins drew 9-9 at Kingston Park on Friday night.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012

    'Canes break Lions' heart at the death

    The Hurricanes were able to snatch a 30-28 victory over the Lions right at the death in a tightly contested Super Rugby match in Johannesburg on Friday.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012
    Young won't dwell on injuries

    Young won't dwell on injuries

    David Young insists Wasps will not dwell on their injury list as they continue their battle for Premiership survival against London Irish.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012
    Baxter expects tough Sale test

    Baxter expects tough Sale test

    Exeter head coach Rob Baxter expects a stern examination when Sale visit Sandy Park in the Premiership on Saturday.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012
    Bath make changes for derby

    Bath make changes for derby

    Bath have made two changes to their side for Saturday's West Country derby against Worcester at the Recreation Ground.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012
    Edwards hails Halfpenny form

    Edwards hails Halfpenny form

    Shaun Edwards has singled out Leigh Halfpenny as the key player behind Wales' push for the Six Nations title and Grand Slam glory.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012

    Too many holes in Rebels' defence

    Waratahs coach Michael Foley has breathed a sigh of relief after his side wrapped up a bonus point victory against the Rebels.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012
    Harinordoquy warns Ireland

    Harinordoquy warns Ireland

    France back Imanol Harinordoquy has warned Ireland he is determined to atone for his own shortcomings against Scotland in Paris on Saturday.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012
    Wasps forwards extend deals

    Wasps forwards extend deals

    London Wasps have rewarded forwards Tinus Du Plessis and James Cannon with contract extensions.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012

    Rebels' dirty Russian cited

    Rebels lock Adam Byrnes has been cited for alleged foul play during the Super Rugby clash with the Waratahs on Friday.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012

    Mealamu fuming as Chiefs batter Blues

    The Blues were handed a master class in how to play wet weather rugby on Friday, as they were smashed 29-14 by the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012

    Top 14 hots up

    France are playing this weekend and so are the Top 14 clubs, much to their chagrin. They missed out earlier for the Ireland match when it was frozen off and now miss put again when the postponed match happens. With just seven rounds to go, the clubs are getting testy as some try to end in the top six and others try avoid the bottom two.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012

    Du Plessis secures long-term stay in UK

    London Wasps forwards Tinus du Plessis and James Cannon were handed contract extensions by Director of Rugby Dai Young, as he continues to shape his squad for next season.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012

    Waratahs ease past hopeless Rebels

    The Waratahs easily disposed of the Melbourne Rebels in their Super Rugby Round Two encounter in Melbourne on Friday.

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012
    O'Connell: Cut out the errors

    O'Connell: Cut out the errors

    Ireland captain Paul O'Connell believes restricting the error count holds the key to dispatching France on Sunday.