Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Thursday, 29. December, 2011

    Will the Chiefs Cane it?

    The battle for a spot in the Chiefs loose trio next year is set to be intense, with the highly rated young Sam Cane set to challenge for a place alongside some established campaigners.

  • Thursday, 29. December, 2011

    Chiefs wary of Quins backlash

    Exeter Chiefs wing Gonzalo Camacho has warned his teammates to expect some sort of response after his former club Harlequins suffered their first Premiership defeat of the season on Tuesday.

  • Thursday, 29. December, 2011
    Barritt targets England place

    Barritt targets England place

    Saracens centre Brad Barritt is hoping to finally get his chance to shine for England at the Six Nations.

  • Thursday, 29. December, 2011

    Has Barritt's time finally come?

    South African-born centre Brad Barritt believes the wait to launch his England career could finally be over following the arrival of new coaching regime under Stuart Lancaster.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Farrell excited by English talent

    Farrell excited by English talent

    Andy Farrell is excited by the "feast" of talent available to England as they look to make a fresh start for the Six Nations.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Wentzel set to welcome Warriors

    Wentzel set to welcome Warriors

    Marco Wentzel says Wasps are looking forward positively to the New Year's Day clash against Worcester despite a heavy defeat at Gloucester.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011

    Wentzel backs Wasps to bounce back

    London Wasps lock Marco Wentzel says his side are looking forward positively to the New Year's Day clash against Worcester despite a disappointing loss to Gloucester at the weekend.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Eustace forced to call it quits

    Eustace forced to call it quits

    Northampton Saints have announced that Adam Eustace has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011

    Eustace forced to call it a day

    Vastly experienced Northampton Saints forward Adam Eustace has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect due to a neck injury sustained earlier in the season.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011

    Brumbies facing financial crisis

    The Brumbies may need a financial bail-out from the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) after losing their major sponsor less than two months before the start of the Super Rugby season.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Warburton had captaincy fears

    Warburton had captaincy fears

    Sam Warburton has admitted that he was shocked by his promotion to Wales captain ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011

    Will hamstrung Tigers lose momentum?

    Leicester Tigers' hopes of moving up the Premiership standings have been dealt a blow by the news that England stars Louis Deacon and Manu Tuilagi have been struck down by hamstring injuries.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011

    Ulster boss sees a silver lining

    Despite a 42-13 drubbing at the hands of European Cup champions Leinster on Boxing Day Ulster boss Brian McLaughlin remains upbeat about his side's prospects against Munster this weekend.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011

    Twickenham clash signals new era

    Saracens boss Mark McCall hopes that interim England coach Stuart Lancaster has taken note of the homegrown players who starred in the clash between Saracens and Harlequins at a packed Twickenham on Tuesday.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Booth backing for Armitage

    Booth backing for Armitage

    London Irish coach Toby Booth defended a first-half incident in his side's 29-22 Aviva Premiership victory over Exeter at the Madejski Stadium.