Rugby Tournaments

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

  • 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.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    McCall revels in Sarries win

    McCall revels in Sarries win

    Director of rugby Mark McCall urged Stuart Lancaster to take note of Saracens' English contingent who masterminded a 19-11 win over Harlequins.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011

    Wasps swoop for Namibian dynamo

    Namibian loose forward Tinus Du Plessis has joined London Wasps on a deal taking him through to the end of the season following an impressive World Cup campaign where he featured in all four games for his country.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011

    Exiles edge past Chiefs

    London Irish finished the year in the Aviva Premiership play-off places after moving to third thanks a tough 22-19 win over Exeter at the Madejski Stadium.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Twickenham clash sets record

    Twickenham clash sets record

    Harlequins and Sarcens set a new world record for a regular-season club clash after attracting an official attendance of 82,000 to Twickenham.