Rugby Union

Rugby World Cup: Carter unveils Word Cup plan

New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter is already looking forward to his side's defence of World Cup and is determined to avoid the same injury problems he endured last time on home territory. The All Blacks...

Rugby Championship: Duo ruled out for Wallabies

Australia will be forced to do without hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau and lock Peter Kimlin for their opening Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand. The Wallabies are looking to bounce back following...

Cardiff Blues: Warburton relaxed over contract talks

Cardiff Blues are keen to tie star man Sam Warburton down to a new deal but the Wales captain is in no rush to agree new terms. Warburton, who captained the British & Irish Lions on their summer...

Newport Gwent Dragons: Faletau pens team deal

Newport Gwent Dragons have been handed a huge boost with the news Toby Faletau has penned a new deal with the club. The 22-year-old was due to fall out of contract at the end of the 2013/14 campaign...

Super Rugby: Chiefs come from behind to see off Brumbies

New Zealand's Chiefs came from behind to beat Australia's Brumbies at the Waikato Stadium to win their second successive Super Rugby title. The narrow 27-22 victory was set up after their first try was...

England: Haskell misses out as Lancaster names squad

England Rugby Union head coach Stuart Lancaster has left out flanker James Haskell from his latest elite squad - although he has included six new players. The 28-year-old has 47 England caps to his...

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England: Lancaster reveals EPS for autumn

England coach Stuart Lancaster made six changes to his Elite Player Squad as he continues to try and build a team capable of winning the 2015 World Cup. Following the side's successful tour of South...

Rugby Championship: Folau eyes All Blacks scalp

Israel Folau says he is confident that he will be fit for Australia's Rugby Championship campaign and is excited about the opportunity of trying to topple All Blacks. The 25-year-old limped out of last...

Rugby Union: Tonks joy at new Edinburgh deal

Scotland international Greig Tonks has penned a contract extension with Edinburgh that should keep him at the club until 2015. The 24-year-old, who has been at the club for 12 months, has been rewarded...

Aviva Premiership: Upheld ban irks Tigers

Leicester Tigers admitted they are still “disappointed” with director of rugby Richard Cockerill’s nine-match ban despite getting a positive result ahead of new Aviva Premiership season. The...