Rugby Union

Scotland Rugby: Johnson takes positives in defeat

Scotland boss Scott Johnson has taken the positives despite his side losing 21-15 at the hands of Australia at Murrayfield on Saturday. In recent months, Scotland have picked up the tag of 'good...

England Rugby Union: Tomkins facing three months out

Saracens and England centre Joel Tomkins is facing three months out after he picked up a knee injury while on international duty. Club director of rugby Mark McCall confirmed the news after his side...

South Africa Rugby: Springboks seek winning finale

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers feels it is important for his side to beat France on Saturday to ensure they head into a lengthy break going in the right direction. It has been a decent year for...

Wales Rugby Union: Charteris happy with ‘ugly’ win

Luke Charteris was pleased with Wales' 17-7 victory over Tonga but believes they should have scored more tries in the match. The Welsh do not have a very good recent record in their Friday night...

England Rugby: Parling to miss key Tigers tussles

England forward Geoff Parling is a doubt for the start of the Six Nations after being ruled out for three months following shoulder surgery. Parling suffered the injury playing for England in their...

England Rugby Union: Irish trio passed fit for All Blacks clash

Johnny Sexton, Brian O'Driscoll and Rob Kearney have been passed fit to start in Ireland's final autumn international against New Zealand on Sunday. The British and Irish Lions trio picked up injuries...

Australia v Scotland: Four changes for Wallabies

Australia coach Ewen McKenzie has made four changes for his side's autumn international clash against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. McKenzie has switched his backs around with inside centre Mike...

Ireland Rugby: O’Driscoll fears Kiwi “cricket score”

Brian O'Driscoll is fearful of what the final scoreline might read if he and his Ireland team-mates do not improve against New Zealand this weekend. Ireland have never beaten the mighty All Blacks and...

Wales v Tonga: Amos set for international bow

Dragons wing Hallam Amos could make his Wales debut against Tonga on Friday after being named in a much-changed squad from the one that beat Argentina. Wales comfortably beat the Pumas 40-6 last...

New Zealand Rugby: All Blacks centurions out of Ireland clash

New Zealand have confirmed fly-half Dan Carter and prop Tony Woodcock will miss their final autumn international of the year with Ireland through injury. Carter won his 100th cap for the All Blacks...

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