Stormers will click - Oliver 2006-03-06 12:33:52
There better times ahead for the Stormers, the Highlanders coach Greg Cooper and captain Anton Oliver said after the men in black's defeat.Full Story...
England World Cup winner to hang up his boots 2006-03-04 14:41:58
England World Cup-winning centre Will Greenwood is to retire at the end of the season.Full Story...
Springbok sevens need consistency, says coach 2006-03-03 17:37:09
The South African Rugby Union has confirmed a strong squad to represent the country at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.Full Story...
NZ call up Super 14 players for Games 2006-03-03 12:51:45
Seven Super 14 players - including the likes of Doug Howlett and Sosene Anesi - have been included in the New Zealand squad for the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.Full Story...
Umaga will lead Hurricanes against Cheetahs 2006-03-03 03:14:32
Retired All Blacks captain Tana Umaga will lead the Wellington Hurricanes in their Super 14 rugby match against South Africa's Cheetahs this weekend.Full Story...
IRB needs to look at offside laws 2006-02-28 11:21:22
Offside has been honed to a fine art by many teams in world rugby. But what exactly is the International Rugby Board doing about the problem? Peter Bills reports...Full Story...
Chabal banned for five weeks 2006-02-28 04:02:52
The Rugby Football Union has banned Sebastien Chabal for five weeks after a disciplinary hearing in connection with his behaviour during Sale's defeat to the Wasps last weekend.Full Story...
Scared George needs a break, says Joost 2006-02-27 03:47:23
Wallabies rugby captain George Gregan has come under fire from his long-time South African rival Joost van der Westhuizen, who has described him as the weak link in Australia's hopes of winning the 2007 World Cup.Full Story...
Wales had no steam against Ireland 2006-02-27 03:38:51
Ireland have all but ended Wales' hopes of retaining their Six Nations title with an assured victory over the champions, who looked ragged and disorganised for most of a windswept Lansdowne Road encounter this weekend.Full Story...
World XV to be staged at Ellis Park 2006-02-21 15:23:20
Ellis Park will host a World XV game on June 3, which will be a warm-up for the Springboks, with big names such as former All Black flyhalf Carlos Spencer and French utility back Thomas Castignede set to play.Full Story...
Shock as Wales coach throws in the towel 2006-02-15 01:42:10
Wales coach Mike Ruddock has resigned just two days after his team's Six Nations victory over Scotland in Cardiff.Full Story...
England beat Fiji - again 2006-02-13 07:02:56
In its second victory this season, England thrashed Fiji in the final of the rugby sevens world circuit - leaving South Africa in third place.Full Story...
Tactical collapse brings France new problems 2006-02-13 08:34:20
A physical and tactical collapse which nearly cost them victory against Ireland has left France with more questions than answers.Full Story...
Canadians surprise all in Sevens tournament 2006-02-13 00:54:22
Canada's International Rugby Sevens team have stunned South Africa in their opening match.Full Story...
Wales prove to be too strong for Scotland 2006-02-13 00:56:32
Wales have returned to their winning ways with a victory over Scotland in their Six Nations clash in Cardiff.Full Story...
Sevens Boks must stop 'cool' Ryder 2006-02-10 10:07:13
Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu believes stopping William Ryder will be the key to beating Fiji in the International Rugby Board Sevens Series in Los Angeles.Full Story...
Carter picks up another award 2006-02-09 13:16:55
All Blacks flyhalf Daniel Carter has been named New Zealand rugby's Player of the Year for a second year in a row.Full Story...
Henson row still irking Wales skipper Thomas 2006-02-09 08:20:28
Centre Gavin Henson's controversial biography is dogging Wales' build-up to their Six Nations match against Scotland in Cardiff.Full Story...
Jones given Pacific review role 2006-02-08 17:44:14
Former Australia coach Eddie Jones is to conduct a coaching review of the three Pacific Island teams - Fiji, Samoa and Tonga - the International Rugby Board has announced.Full Story...
Ireland make no changes for France game 2006-02-07 16:08:19
Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has kept faith with the same side that opened the Six Nations against Italy and has made no changes to the team or replacements for Saturday's game against France in Paris.Full Story...
IRB to look at the rule book 2006-02-07 10:39:38
Several top coaches and refeerees are heading to Cape Town to attend an International Rugby Board meeting on the current laws of the game.Full Story...
Taione banned for 18 weeks for biting 2006-02-06 19:06:53
Sale winger Epi Taione has been banned for 18 weeks after pleading guilty to biting Munster No 8 Denis Leamy in a European club rugby match.Full Story...
Valiant Sevens Boks pipped at the post 2006-02-06 11:44:43
Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu has hailed his charges' never-say-die attitude in Wellington, where they came from behind against Fiji, only to lose in extra time.Full Story...
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...
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