Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    Hobbs makes history, for wrong reason

    Michael Hobbs of the Blues has made history, for the wrong reason, when he became the first player to be issued with an off-field yellow card.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Robshaw expects Twickenham treat

    Robshaw expects Twickenham treat

    England captain Chris Robshaw hopes his side can treat Twickenham to a "much improved" attacking game in their 6 Nations showdown with Wales.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Parling aims to rule the air

    Parling aims to rule the air

    England's self-confessed lineout nerd Geoff Parling is primed to target Wales' Achilles heel in Saturday's 6 Nations showdown.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Smal change for Irish

    Smal change for Irish

    Ireland forwards coach Gert Smal will take no further part in the 6 Nations because of an eye condition.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    Munster hold onto flying All Black

    Former All Blacks wing Doug Howlett has signed a contract extension with Irish province Munster until the end of season 2012/2013.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Morrison ready for France fight

    Morrison ready for France fight

    Graeme Morrison is convinced Scotland's heavyweight midfield can deliver in Sunday's 6 Nations clash with World Cup finalists France.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Phillips wary of England threat

    Phillips wary of England threat

    Mike Phillips thinks Wales must shut out the external hype and hysteria surrounding their Triple Crown bid when they face England on Saturday.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    White happy with 'ugly' win

    South Africa's World Cup-winning coach Jake White won his opening match in charge of the Brumbies with a 19-17 victory over Western Force in an Australian Super Rugby derby in Canberra on Friday.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    Rebels sweating over Wallaby stars

    Rebels coach Damien Hill is sweating over the fitness of a number of players, including Wallaby stars Kurtley Beale and Stirling Mortlock, ahead of next week's season opener.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    Super sell-out at Loftus

    Loftus Versfeld is sold out for the first Super Rugby match to be held in South Africa this season, with the clash between the Bulls and the Sharks set to pack the massive stadium in Pretoria to the rafters.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    Balding leaves the Warriors

    Worcester Warriors revealed on Friday that No.8 Adam Balding will leave the club with immediate effect.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    Falcons loan a Goode move for James

    Ospreys lock James Goode has completed a loan move to Premiership side Newcastle Falcons until the end of the current season.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Double boost for Falcons

    Double boost for Falcons

    Newcastle Falcons have bolstered their squad with the signings of Adam Balding and James Goode.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    6N Preview: Scotland vs France

    Scotland will be desperate to secure their first victory of the Six Nations when they take on a formidable French outfit in their clash at Murrayfield on Sunday.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    Family affair for Wales' Owens

    Wales hooker Ken Owens may be making his first Test start against England in the Six Nations this weekend but as far as he's concerned he's not even the best player in his family.