Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Evolution not revolution for Robbo

    Evolution not revolution for Robbo

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson is set to unveil his RBS 6 Nations squad as preparations for the Calcutta Cup clash with England begin.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Lancaster goes back to basics

    Lancaster goes back to basics

    Interim coach Stuart Lancaster has gone back to basics by moving England's pre-Six Nations training camp from a resort in Portugal to Leeds.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012

    Not Portugal training for English

    England will move their pre-tournament training base ahead of the Six Nations to Leeds as they prepare to defend their title.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012

    Wentzel's Wasps to go Tiger-hunting

    London Wasps stand-in skipper Marco Wentzel has urged his side to come out fighting this weekend ahead of their crucial trip to face his old team the Leicester Tigers at Welford Road.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012

    Irish skipper commits to Munster

    Powerful lock Paul O'Connell, who was recently named as captain of Ireland for the Six Nations in the absence of Brian O'Driscoll, has signed a two-year contract extension with Ireland and his club Munster.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Morgan opts for England

    Morgan opts for England

    Scarlets number eight Ben Morgan has declared his international allegiance to England.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012

    Cueto is the first veteran to fall

    Veteran England wing Mark Cueto has been told by interim coach Stuart Lancaster that he will not play in the Six Nations, but he has vowed to fight his way back into contention.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Care axed by England

    Care axed by England

    Danny Care will be excluded from England's Six Nations squad after being arrested for drink driving, the Rugby Football Union have confirmed.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012

    England star sees a new dawn

    England scrumhalf Ben Youngs is excited by the prospect of interim coach Stuart Lancaster picking a few young and talented players in his Six Nations squad to breathe some new life into the Red Roses.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012

    Bok captain moving to prop ... again

    World Cup-winning South African captain John Smit is set to play more regularly at prop for his new club, Saracens.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012

    Chiefs call on marine strength

    Exeter Chiefs have appointed former Royal Marine Dave Silvester as their new head of strength and conditioning after it was confirmed that Paddy Anson is due to leave the Premiership club at the end of the season.

  • Tuesday, 3. January, 2012
    Diamond to become Sale CEO

    Diamond to become Sale CEO

    Steve Diamond is to take on the role of chief executive officer at Sale Sharks, the Aviva Premiership club have confirmed.

  • Tuesday, 3. January, 2012
    Gopperth's Falcons talks ongoing

    Gopperth's Falcons talks ongoing

    Newcastle coach Alan Tait is confident that Jimmy Gopperth will remain with the club next season, with contract negotiations already under way.

  • Tuesday, 3. January, 2012

    Wasps ready for a 'dog fight'

    London Wasps Director of rugby Dai Young knows that his side is in for a "dog fight" after a string of disappointing results in the Premiership recently, but has backed his charges to bounce back.

  • Tuesday, 3. January, 2012

    Is Messam still the big Chief?

    Chiefs stalwart Liam Messam is aware that he'll need to fight hard for his place in the team this season and isn't even sure if he's still the captain.