Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012
    Robshaw plans to 'earn respect'

    Robshaw plans to 'earn respect'

    New England captain Chris Robshaw insists his priority will be to deliver a strong individual performance against Scotland on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012
    Supplier gets shirty over error

    Supplier gets shirty over error

    An "administrative error" led to T-shirts boasting of a Calcutta Cup win for Scotland being put up for sale ahead of Saturday's England clash.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012

    3/4/5/6 Nations Winners

    The Six Nations - the International Championship - kicks off this weekend. Once there were two countries playing international rugby.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012

    Dippenaar gets his chance in Wellington

    Former Bulls centre Stephan Dippenaar will make his Springbok Sevens debut in Wellington this weekend after he was named in in the Blitzbokke team for the New Zealand Sevens tournament.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012

    Sykes: Sunny Durban over cold Dublin

    Steven Sykes' return to the Sharks has been seamless according to coach John Plumtree, as the experienced lock hasn't been away from the Shark Tank for very long.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012

    Potgieter adds to Bulls injury list

    The Bulls will be without former EP Kings loose forward Jacques Potgieter when they take on the Eastern Cape franchise in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012

    Robshaw thrown in the deep end

    New England captain Chris Robshaw will be winning just his second Test cap when he leads the side against Scotland in his first visit to Murrayfield on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012

    Singing lessons for Azzurri boss

    Italy's French coach Jacques Brunel is determined not to be accused of divided loyalties when his team lines up against France this weekend in their Six Nations opener.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012

    Dusautoir: Time to move on

    France captain Thierry Dusautoir said he and his team may have come out of the World Cup final with their heads held high but they can afford no slip-ups against Italy in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012

    Elsom to lead the 'Tahs into battle

    Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom will skipper of the Waratahs for the 2012 Super Rugby season, taking over from retired New South wales legened Phil Waugh.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012
    Uncharted territory for Robshaw

    Uncharted territory for Robshaw

    New England captain Chris Robshaw admits he has never even set foot inside Murrayfield as he prepares to lead his country out on Saturday.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012

    Last chance for Stormers hopefuls

    The Stormers' pre-season clash against the Cheetahs weekend will be the last chance for fringe players to impress coach Allister Coetzee before he names his squad ahead of the Super Rugby season.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012
    Lancaster confident in Robshaw

    Lancaster confident in Robshaw

    Stuart Lancaster has no concerns about making Chris Robshaw skipper - making him one of the most inexperienced captains in England history.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012
    Robinson pondering his options

    Robinson pondering his options

    Andy Robinson has had much to contemplate over his selection ahead of Scotland's RBS 6 Nations opener with England on Saturday.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012

    Denton in the Scots camp

    Edinburgh loose forward David Denton has recovered from injury and will train with the Scotland squad at Murrayfield as they step up preparations for Saturday's Six Nations opener against England.