South Africa coach Allister Coetzee is banking on a lot of Lion-hearted stars as he plots the first step toward redemption after a catastrophic maiden season in charge. The Springboks face France...
Under-fire South Africa coach Allister Coetzee has included four uncapped players in his starting side for the first of three Tests against France that could decide his future. The countries meet at...
Under-pressure South Africa coach Allister Coetzee believes he has found the keys to success after a disastrous first season in charge, but some critics remain sceptical. The diminutive 54-year-old...
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen on Thursday said he was expecting the "kitchen sink" from the British and Irish Lions -- but scoffed at suggestions the All Blacks weren't much better than a Super...
Skipper Stephen Moore was dropped Thursday for the Wallabies clash against Fiji with veteran hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau preferred in a team featuring two players on their debut including code-hopper...
All Blacks coach Steven Hansen said star hooker Dane Coles could miss the British and Irish Lions series with concussion as he included a number of injured players in a 33-man squad on Thursday....
Three Barrett brothers were named Thursday in a powerful All Blacks squad to face the British and Irish Lions with Jordie Barrett one of only two new players in the New Zealand side. Coach Steve...
The British and Irish Lions won't panic after losing to the Auckland Blues but understand more than ever the need to stop "monster" centre Sonny Bill Williams, scrum-half Rhys Webb said. Williams...
The British and Irish Lions slumped to a 22-16 defeat against the Auckland Blues on Wednesday after conceding a spectacular late try to replacement fly-half Ihaia West. The tourists were much...
The Auckland Blues will unleash their own version of the haka against the British and Irish Lions Wednesday, as New Zealand's Super Rugby teams ramp up pressure on Warren Gatland's tourists. The...
Coach Warren Gatland has given the British and Irish Lions free rein to express themselves under new captain Ken Owens as he seeks a much improved performance against the Auckland Blues on Wednesday....
Japan's Rugby World Cup star Ayumu Goromaru will return to Japanese Top League side Yamaha Jubilo after a frustrating spell at French Top 14 club Toulon, the full-back said Monday. The 31-year-old,...
Coach Michael Cheika has vowed the Wallabies will lift the spirits of the Australian game amid a demoralising Super Rugby campaign in this week's start to the international Test season. Australian...
Former New Zealand prime minister John Key and rugby great Michael Jones were honoured with knighthoods on Monday. Key, who led New Zealand for eight years before stepping down last December, has...
A sensational 45-metre Mitchell Hunt drop goal three minutes into injury time gave the Canterbury Crusaders a 25-22 win over the Otago Highlanders on Saturday in a Super Rugby clash that may have...
South Africa international scrum-half Enrico Januarie has signed for French Top 14 newboys Agen for next season, the club said on Friday. The 35-year-old helped La Rochelle top the regular season...
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says maintaining team harmony is a priority as he seeks to engineer a historic Test series win over the world champion All Blacks. Gatland, who organised...
Wing sensation Nehe Milner-Skudder will return from a lengthy injury lay-off for the Wellington Hurricanes this weekend, placing him in the frame for All Blacks selection against the British and...
The British and Irish Lions have thrown captain Sam Warburton straight into the fray as they look to make a winning start to their tour of New Zealand. Warburton, who is returning from a knee injury...
Sonny Bill Williams will miss Auckland Blues' match against Queensland Reds through injury, costing the centre a chance to impress All Black selectors ahead of the Test series against the British and...
