Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Thursday, 16. February, 2012

    Brumbies steamroll ACT XV

    The Brumbies scored nine tries in a one-sided pre-season romp against an ACT XV that suffered a massive 66-0 defeat in an internal trial at Greenway Enclosed Oval on Thursday.

  • Thursday, 16. February, 2012

    Bleyendaal at pivot for Crusaders

    The Crusaders will head to Melbourne this week to try and make it three wins from three matches in the pre-season trials when the tackle the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 16. February, 2012
    Tuilagi ready for fresh start

    Tuilagi ready for fresh start

    Manu Tuilagi has done a lot of growing up in the last six months and now feels ready to make a fresh start with England.

  • Thursday, 16. February, 2012

    Diamond handed 18-week ban

    Sale director of sport Steve Diamond was hit with a lengthy 18-week touchline ban on Wednesday for verbally abusing Test referee Wayne Barnes during an English Premiership match last month.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012
    Diamond handed 18-week ban

    Diamond handed 18-week ban

    Sale executive director of sport Steve Diamond has received an 18-week touchline ban and was fined £4,000 by an RFU disciplinary hearing.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012
    Manu appreciates England chance

    Manu appreciates England chance

    Manu Tuilagi insists he has a new understanding of what it means to play for England - and that he is hungry to make a fresh start.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Farce de France ticket refund deadline

    Disgruntled France and Ireland fans have until February 24 to claim their money back for tickets to the Six Nations match that was postponed from last weekend to March 4.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    North in 'intense' rehab

    Teenage Welsh star George North is undergoing "intense rehab" in a bid to be fit for the Triple Crown Chasers' Six Nations match away to England in a fortnight, the Welsh Rugby Union said Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Kidney fuming at new date

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney is still fuming at the decision by Six Nations organizers to reset the match against France for Sunday March 4.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Kings go shopping in Europe

    The Southern Kings may not exactly be the flavour of the month in South Africa, but coach Alan Solomons is forging ahead - determined to make them a competitive Super Rugby outfit in 2013.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012
    Kidney unhappy with France date

    Kidney unhappy with France date

    Declan Kidney says Ireland fans have been "unfairly treated" by the decision to reschedule their match against France on Sunday, March 4.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012
    Robshaw seeks Carling tips

    Robshaw seeks Carling tips

    Chris Robshaw revealed he has been taking tips from Will Carling after being confirmed in the role for the rest of the 6 Nations.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012
    Wales set for fitness boost

    Wales set for fitness boost

    Wales' injury situation appears to be easing ahead of the match against England at Twickenham later this month.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Servat to coach Toulouse pack

    France hooker William Servat will take over as Toulouse forwards coach next season to replace former clubmate Yannick Bru who is now with the France national team, according to club president Jean-Rene Bouscatel.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Shaky Tahs missing their stars

    Waratahs wing Drew Mitchell has revealed that he will not be fit in time for his team's Super Rugby opening game against the Reds, leaving the Sydney side seriously short on firepower out wide for the Aussie derby.