French learn tough lesson at Murrayfield 2006-02-05 23:35:45
France's grand slam hopes were destroyed and their World Cup planning thrown into disarray when Scotland stunned the Six Nations favourites at Murrayfield this weekend.Full Story...
IRB Sevens Series results 2006-02-04 11:54:11
Results from final day of third leg of International Rugby Board Sevens Series in Wellington.Full Story...
Fiji break SA hearts in Sevens final 2006-02-04 12:10:45
The Springbok Sevens team have suffered a heartbreaking loss against Fiji in the final of the Sevens Series in Wellington.Full Story...
Sevens Boks reach playoffs in Wellington 2006-02-03 05:41:28
The Springbok Sevens team have reached the quarterfinal of the Wellington leg of the International Rugby Board Sevens Series despite losing to Argentina.Full Story...
Bok Sevens ready for physical battles 2006-02-03 01:56:57
Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu says his charges are bracing themselves for tough, physical encounters against Tonga, Argentina and the United States in the Wellington leg of the Sevens Series.Full Story...
New Wallaby coach named 2006-02-01 23:45:21
Former Queensland Reds mentor John Connolly has been appointed new Wallaby coach.Full Story...
All Blacks flanker pleads guilty to assault 2006-02-01 03:44:04
All Blacks loose forward Sione Lauake has pleaded gulty to a charge of common assault in a court in Hamilton.Full Story...
Get on with the game, IRB tells players 2006-01-31 03:04:09
Players back chatting referees and putting match officials under psychological pressure are going to be hammered, starting with the Six Nations Championship.Full Story...
'Drop fear blighting England World Cup hopes' 2006-01-30 05:26:37
Former England flyhalf Rob Andrew believes the fear of relegation from the Premiership could have a negative impact on the country's hopes of a successful World Cup defence.Full Story...
Aussies struggle to find a willing coach 2006-01-24 01:00:54
The Australian Rugby Union is reportedly looking for a new coach overseas.Full Story...
All Black flanker arrested 2006-01-20 00:39:31
New Zealand loose forward Sione Lauake has been charged with common assault after an incident in Hamilton.Full Story...
Paulse could return to Cape Town 2006-01-17 00:42:45
Springbok wing Breyton Paulse could quit French rugby after just one season at Clermont Auvergne.Full Story...
McCaw likely to replace Umaga as NZ skipper 2006-01-16 00:44:31
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has tipped loose forward Richie McCaw to replace retired skipper Tana Umaga as captain of New Zealand.Full Story...
Umaga was one of the greats, says Henry 2006-01-10 23:46:17
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has expressed his sadness as well as respect for New Zealand captain Tana Umaga who has drawn the curtain on a glittering eight-year international rugby career.Full Story...
Asia rugby denies IRB World Cup rift 2006-01-10 02:25:59
The Asian Rugby Football Union has denied any involvement in a letter sent to the world governing body calling for a re-vote to decide the venue of the 2011 World Cup.Full Story...
Ewen declines Australian coach post 2006-01-09 05:08:12
Former Wallabies Test prop Ewen McKenzie has become the latest high-profile candidate to withdraw his application to replace Eddie Jones as Australia coach.Full Story...
Japan denies role in call for 2011 revote 2006-01-09 11:07:52
Japanese rugby officials have distanced themselves from reports of a demand for a revote to determine the host nation for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.Full Story...
Wales coach Ruddock calls for Henson appeal 2006-01-01 05:42:06
Wales head coach Mike Ruddock has urged on Neath-Swansea Ospreys officials to consider appealing against Gavin Henson's 10-week suspension.Full Story...
Wilkinson set for another comeback 2005-12-30 01:00:19
England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson has been included in the Newcastle squad for the Premiership clash against Worcester.Full Story...
Cardiff expecting greater things from Lomu 2005-12-29 01:03:36
Cardiff Blues captain Rhys Williams believes there's plenty of try-scoring action to come from Jonah Lomu after the wing broke his duck during their win over Newport-Gwent.Full Story...
Imagine if Mealumu didn't score... 2005-12-28 05:34:02
Ultimately, the difference between what was a good year and what would have been a sensational season came down to one scrum for the Springboks in 2005, writes Dale Granger.Full Story...
Lomu try lights up Cardiff win 2005-12-27 23:30:22
Former New Zealand wing Jonah Lomu scored his first try for Cardiff Blues during their win over Welsh rivals Newport-Gwent Dragons in the Celtic League.Full Story...
Highs and lows of a topsy-turvy rugby year 2005-12-27 04:35:48
A brief overview of some of the major highs and lows of South African rugby in 2005.Full Story...
2005: a good stepping stone to the World Cup 2005-12-27 03:13:01
The Springboks' win over the All Black at Newlands and the victory against Australia in Perth are just two of the highlights in the 2005 South African rugby season.Full Story...
Yellow card gets new home in rugby museum 2005-12-26 01:41:57
The yellow card that Irish referee Alan Lewis wielded to send three All Blacks to the sin bin during the Test against England has found a permanent home in a New Zealand rugby museum.Full Story...
Henson could miss whole Six Nations campaign 2005-12-26 00:17:09
Wales coach Mike Ruddock has admitted that the Six Nations champions might have to do without centre Gavin Henson for the entire campaign.Full Story...
Carter on course for awards clean sweep 2005-12-22 23:23:26
Flyhalf Daniel Carter has picked up another award: the All Blacks No 10 has been voted player of the year at the New Zealand Rugby Players' Association awards.Full Story...
Judge slams Saru's club rugby decision 2005-12-22 03:52:28
A Cape High Court judge has set aside the South Africa Rugby Union's decision to select historically black teams for the national club championship, saying the ruling is "discriminatory and inappropriate".Full Story...
Boks can avenge Sevens defeat 2005-12-22 01:32:50
The Springbok Sevens team will get a chance to avenge their defeat against Argentina in the George Sevens tournament when they face the South Americans in a pool match in the New Zealand leg of the competition.Full Story...
Ruddock fears Henson could miss Six Nations 2005-12-21 23:41:18
Wales coach Mike Ruddock is worried Gavin Henson could miss the Six Nations campaign after the centre was cited for allegedly elbowing an opponent.Full Story...
English club bosses clash with RFU 2005-12-20 03:25:36
England's Powergen Cup semifinals look set to be devalued after several of the country's internationals announced that they will not be available for the games.Full Story...
Henson cited after Tigers clash 2005-12-19 23:31:18
Wales centre Gavin Henson could miss the start of the Six Nations if he is found guilty and banned for elbowing an opponent during a European Cup match against Leicester.Full Story...
Hipkiss saves Tigers 2005-12-19 03:17:36
Dan Hipkiss came off the bench to score an injury-time try which helped former champions Leicester beat Ospreys in the European Cup.Full Story...
Fiji set sights on Commonwealth Sevens title 2005-12-16 02:01:29
Fiji, current Sevens World Cup title holders, will be looking for its first-ever Commonwealth Games Sevens title in Melbourne.Full Story...
All Blacks to visit Argentina in 2006 2005-12-16 00:59:52
New Zealand will play a one-off Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires in 2006.Full Story...
Black year for rugby 2005-12-14 06:06:40
Winning a Tri-Nations title, a Bledisloe Cup, whitewashing the British and Irish Lions and completing the Grand Slam is no mean feat, but when you do it all in the same year - like the All Blacks - you deserve all the praise you get.Full Story...
O'Driscoll commits to Ireland 2005-12-14 00:02:59
Brian O'Driscoll has committed his immediate future to Ireland by signing a contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union until 2007.Full Story...
How to beat the All Blacks... 2005-12-13 00:44:16
Former All Black great Sir Brian Lochore has a few tips for sides wanting to beat the all-conquering New Zealand team.Full Story...
France skipper back in training 2005-12-12 02:47:59
France captain Jerome Thion, who suffered a broken larynx during a clash with Springbok skipper John Smit in the Test in Paris, has returned to training with his club Biarritz.Full Story...
Brilliant Fiji take Sevens title 2005-12-10 11:46:36
A late try by Fiji's William Ryder secured his team a win over Argentina in the final of the Emirates Airlines George Sevens tournament.Full Story...
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