Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Murphy makes landmark appearance

    Murphy makes landmark appearance

    Geordan Murphy will make his 300th appearance for Leicester when the Tigers tackle Newcastle Falcons on Saturday.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Gloucester forced into changes

    Gloucester forced into changes

    Gloucester have been forced to make three changes to their line-up for Saturday's visit of Aviva Premiership leaders Harlequins (kick-off 6pm).

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Edwards eyeing Twickenham win

    Edwards eyeing Twickenham win

    Shaun Edwards hopes that people in Wales will be going to work on Monday smiling from ear to ear.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Two changes for Chiefs

    Two changes for Chiefs

    Exeter have made two changes to their XV for Saturday's Aviva Premiership showdown with Bath (kick-off 6pm).

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    Robshaw wants England to 'attack'

    England captain Chris Robshaw expects a "much improved" attacking display when his side face Wales in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    Exiles keep their Welsh star

    Welsh international Jonathan Spratt has signed a two-year contract extension with London Irish.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    Ireland must do without coach Smal

    Ireland forwards coach Gert Smal has been unwell and won't be present at this weekend's Six Nations match against Italy in Dublin on Saturday, or for the rest of the tournament.

  • 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.