Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Monday, 2. January, 2012
    McCall hails Farrell qualities

    McCall hails Farrell qualities

    Saracens boss Mark McCall hailed Owen Farrell as a player with the qualities of the very best goal-kickers after the draw with Gloucester.

  • Monday, 2. January, 2012

    Days of Madness

    If France and England provided both endless talking points and numerous insane moments at the 2011 World Cup, then what on earth can we expect from the 2012 Six Nations? Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson can’t wait for the action to commence

  • Monday, 2. January, 2012

    Bordeaux keep their Bok

    Former All Black Bruce Reihana and South African scrumhalf Heini Adams signed new two year contracts with Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles, club president Laurent Marti announced.

  • Sunday, 1. January, 2012

    Farrell stars in front of England coach

    Owen Farrell was labelled a "top-class" kicker after scoring all of Premiership champions Saracens points in a 15-15 draw with Gloucester - a match watched by acting England coach Stuart Lancaster.

  • Sunday, 1. January, 2012

    Warriors rocked by Taylor injury blow

    Worcester Warriors were dealt another cruel back row injury blow as new signing Ezra Taylor suffered a serious injury just two minutes into his club debut.

  • Sunday, 1. January, 2012

    Bowe & Biggar step up to help Ospreys

    Tommy Bowe scored a second-half try and Dan Biggar kicked two late penalties as the Ospreys saw off Welsh rivals Cardiff 17-12 in their Pro12 clash at the Liberty Stadium.

  • Sunday, 1. January, 2012

    Warriors claim New Year's Day honours

    Glasgow Warriors retained the 1872 Cup with another compelling, hard-nosed final quarter display in front of a record home crowd of 8,852 at Firhill in New Year's Day.

  • Sunday, 1. January, 2012

    Red-hot Nacewa denies Connacht

    New Zealand-born fullback Isa Nacewa literally didn't put a foot wrong as Pro12 leaders Leinster held off a spirited second half Connacht fight back to win 15-13 on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 1. January, 2012

    Victory moves Tigers into the top four

    Leicester Tigers moved into the Premiership top four for the first time this season as they began 2012 with a 28-23 victory over Sale Sharks at Welford Road.

  • Sunday, 1. January, 2012

    Warriors sting Wasps in dour showdown

    Worcester Warriors launched 2012 in sensational fashion as a superb tactical and defensive show saw them edge out London Wasps 6-0 in an attritional Premiership encounter at Adams Park on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 1. January, 2012

    Burns' boot holds Saracens at bay

    Saracens and Gloucester drew 15-all at a rain-soaked Vicarage Road in their Premiership encounter on New Year’s Day.

  • Sunday, 1. January, 2012

    Bath kick off New Year in style

    Bath kicked off the New Year in style with a huge 30-3 home win over London Irish at the Rec on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 1. January, 2012
    Leicester march on past Sale

    Leicester march on past Sale

    Leicester claimed their seventh win in eight games in all competitions with a 28-23 victory over a gallant Sale Sharks at Welford Road.

  • Sunday, 1. January, 2012
    Sarries lose ground at summit

    Sarries lose ground at summit

    Saracens lost ground on Aviva Premiership leaders Harlequins after being held to a 15-15 draw by Gloucester, while Bath beat London Irish 30-3.

  • Sunday, 1. January, 2012
    Gloucester peg back Sarries

    Gloucester peg back Sarries

    Gloucester grabbed a 15-15 draw with Saracens on Sunday after Freddie Burns kicked a late penalty for the visitors at Vicarage Road.