Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Bradley ready for Cardiff test

    Bradley ready for Cardiff test

    Michael Bradley claims attention to detail is key as Edinburgh prepare for the first match of a Heineken Cup double-header with Cardiff Blues.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Malinder: Ashton ban is harsh

    Malinder: Ashton ban is harsh

    Northampton head coach Jim Mallinder has hinted that Saints are likely to appeal against Chris Ashton's four-week ban.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Shingler to appeal suspension

    Shingler to appeal suspension

    Steven Shingler has appealed the four-week ban he received for being sent off in London Irish's 24-18 Heineken Cup defeat to Cardiff Blues.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Moody out for three months

    Moody out for three months

    Bath flanker Lewis Moody will be out of action for 10 to 12 weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Monye delight at new Quins deal

    Monye delight at new Quins deal

    England winger Ugo Monye has agreed a new three-and-a-half-year deal to pledge his future to the Premiership leaders Harlequins.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011

    Loyal Monye sticks with Quins

    Harlequins stalwart Ugo Monye has signed a new contract that will keep him with the current English Premiership log leaders until 2015.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Everard pens new Wasps deal

    Everard pens new Wasps deal

    England Under-20s flanker Matt Everard has agreed a new two-year deal with London Wasps.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011

    Wembley gives Sarries a real buzz

    With the key back-to-back games about to get under way, and with the top two clubs in each Pool meeting each other home and away, Saracens return to Wembley to clash with Ospreys.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011

    Afrika back to lead Bok attack

    IRB Sevens Player of the Year Cecil Afrika will lead the Springbok Sevens attack on home soil after the playmaker was included in the South Africa squad for the tournament which starts on Friday.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011

    Lamont raring to go for Warriors

    Scotland international and recent Glasgow Warriors signing Rory Lamont has begun training with his new side and is available for selection for their European Cup clash with Montpellier this weekend.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011

    Reds breathe again as Gill commits

    Promising young openside flank Liam Gill has signed a new contract with the Queensland Reds that will keep him in Brisbane with the current Super Rugby champions until the end of 2013.

  • Tuesday, 6. December, 2011
    Ashton handed four-week ban

    Ashton handed four-week ban

    Northampton winger Chris Ashton has been banned for four weeks for his clash with Leicester's Alesana Tuliagi in the Premiership last weekend.

  • Tuesday, 6. December, 2011
    6 Nations bid behind Lamont move

    6 Nations bid behind Lamont move

    Rory Lamont admits he had to quit Toulon after Andy Robinson warned a lack of match action could place his Scotland career in jeopardy.

  • Tuesday, 6. December, 2011

    Bulls prop to miss start of Super Rugby

    Bulls prop Rossouw de Klerk will miss the start of the 2012 Super Rugby season due to a foot injury.

  • Tuesday, 6. December, 2011

    Howlett's season ends abruptly

    The disappointing news to come out of the Munster camp is that wing Doug Howlett will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury.