Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Robshaw up for Murrayfield battle

    Robshaw up for Murrayfield battle

    Chris Robshaw says England's young guns will be undaunted by the history and hostility of Murrayfield in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash (5pm).

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Cusiter targets opening win

    Cusiter targets opening win

    Scotland scrum-half Chris Cusiter believes a winning start to the Six Nations is imperative against England, saying: "We simply have to do it".

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    Canada 7's Top Group, Advance to Quarters

    The Macquarie Men's Sevens team will face Samoa in the quarter finals of the Wellington Sevens tomorrow after sensationally topping their pool.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    Women's 6 Nations, Round 1

    The women's Six Nations starts with a match between titleholders England and Scotland. After their victories over the Black Ferns of New Zealand, England are firm favourites to repeat their 2011 Grand Slam.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    France are NOT favourites

    Philippe Saint-Andre makes his Six Nations coaching debut when France take on Italy on Saturday, and the former international wing is urging his team to forget their favourites tag.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    'OK' in the 2012 Six Nations

    Two prominent Old Kingswoodian are deservedly making headlines! Both have been picked to play in the Six Nations championships this weekend.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Youngs aims to keep his temper

    Youngs aims to keep his temper

    If England are facing a collective test of "bottle" against Scotland, then Ben Youngs is braced for the sternest examination of all.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Saint-Andre: Don't be complacent

    Saint-Andre: Don't be complacent

    Philippe Saint-Andre has warned France not to take Italy for granted as the tournament favourites open their Six Nations campaign in Paris.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    England's Flood on comeback trail

    England's Flood on comeback trail

    Toby Flood could be in contention for England's second Six Nations fixture in Italy after being named on the bench for Leicester this weekend.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Robinson seeks winning start

    Robinson seeks winning start

    Andy Robinson believes Scotland are ready to realise their potential and start the Six Nations with a bang in Saturday's opener with England.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Gopperth signs new Falcons deal

    Gopperth signs new Falcons deal

    Jimmy Gopperth has committed his long-term future to Newcastle after rejecting the advances of some of Europe's top clubs.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Ireland lose Earls for opener

    Ireland lose Earls for opener

    Keith Earls has been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales after his new baby daughter was taken to hospital due to illness.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    Is Chabal's star on the wane?

    Sebastien Chabal's star as a Rugby Union player is unlikely to shine for much longer after Racing-Metro effectively sacked one of French sport's most recognisable characters.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    Earls blow for Ireland

    Keith Earls on Friday pulled out of Ireland's opening Six Nations match with Wales, the IRFU confirmed.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    Kiwis apologise for pitch invasion

    Organisers of the New Zealand leg of the IRB Sevens World Series have apologised in person to Samoan team management, following an disgraceful incident when a naked pitch invader tackled a Samoan player in Wellington on Friday.