Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012
    O'Connell frustrated by draw

    O'Connell frustrated by draw

    Paul O'Connell spoke of his frustration after seeing Ireland denied a rare away victory over France as their Six Nations clash ended 17-17.

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012
    Ireland pegged back by France

    Ireland pegged back by France

    Ireland were denied a precious win in Paris after France staged a second-half fightback to claim a 17-17 draw in a tense Six Nations encounter.

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012

    Tense deadlock in Paris showdown

    Two first-half tries from Tommy Bowe meant that France had to fight back to salvage a 17-17 draw with Ireland in their Six Nations clash in Paris on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012
    Gloucester trounced by Tigers

    Gloucester trounced by Tigers

    England half-backs Toby Flood and Ben Youngs ran the show behind an imperious pack as Leicester thrashed Gloucester 36-3 at Welford Road.

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012

    De Villiers lauds Stormers' young guns

    Stormers' captain Jean de Villiers has only kind words to say about the crop of youngsters who have been so impressive in the Stormers' first two matches of the Super Rugby season.

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012
    RFU in no hurry - Ritchie

    RFU in no hurry - Ritchie

    New RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie is in no hurry to appoint a new England head coach but would like the new man to be in place by June.

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012

    All in the mind for Highlanders

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph believes that his team's ultra-committed mindset was the key to their hard-fought victory over the Crusaders on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012

    Blues do some soul-searching

    There have been some harsh words spoken in the Blues camp as the Auckland side head to South Africa looking for answers after a shaky start to the season.

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012

    Russian Rebel out for ten weeks

    Melbourne Rebels lock Adam Byrnes has been found guilty of eye gouging Waratahs centre Tom Carter in their Super Rugby match on Friday and suspended for ten weeks.

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012

    Stormers respond to 'dark place'

    Stormers' coach Allister Coetzee was very pleased that after the Sharks had taken his players to what he termed a "dark place" in the first half of their match at Newlands on Saturday, the players had responded so well that they had earned a hard-fought 15-12 derby victory.

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012

    One week for apologetic Hougaard

    Francois Hougaard has pleaded guilty to a dangerous tackle on Robert Ebersohn and has been banned for one week, which means that he will miss the Bulls' match against the Blues on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012
    Baxter buoyed by impressive win

    Baxter buoyed by impressive win

    Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter felt his players had set the record straight on two fronts with Saturday's 37-12 win over Sale.

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012
    Young delighted by battling win

    Young delighted by battling win

    Dai Young paid tribute to his Wasps players after they overcame the loss of Joe Simpson to end their nine-match losing run in the Premiership.

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012
    Davis delighted with Heathcote

    Davis delighted with Heathcote

    Bath coach Brad Davis hailed a mature performance from rookie fly-half Tom Heathcote after Saturday's 36-17 win over Worcester.

  • Sunday, 4. March, 2012

    Plumtree rues high penalty count

    Sharks coach John Plumtree rued the second half penalty count which in the end cost his team at least a draw against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.