Flyhalf Dan Biggar has been named Wales captain for the three-Test tour to South Africa over Alun Wyn Jones despite the vastly experienced lock returning from a shoulder injury. Biggar retained the leadership role after standing in for Jones in the Six Nations, where Wales made a poor defense of their title by losing to … Read more
Louis Lynagh, son of Wallabies great Michael Lynagh, has moved a step closer to being selected for England’s tour to Australia in July. The in-demand 21-year-old winger, still looking to earn his first cap after throwing in his lot with the country where he plays his rugby, is dreaming of getting the chance in his … Read more
Ireland will play the Maori All Blacks in two mid-week matches during their three-Test tour of New Zealand next month. The Triple Crown champions will meet the representative team in Hamilton on June 29, three days before they kick off their regular All Blacks series at Eden Park. The second Maori All Blacks clash will … Read more
The Brumbies insist they have the game to match the Blues, but know execution will be key in their Super Rugby Pacific top-of-the table clash on Saturday night. The Canberra side were filthy at themselves after a sloppy first half saw them unable to peg back the Crusaders, falling to a 37-26 loss last round. … Read more
The Queensland Reds’ losing form against Kiwi teams has continued at Eden Park. Queensland’s horror run against New Zealand opposition has stretched to a fourth successive defeat, with the brilliant Blues proving too strong and too classy for the Reds in Auckland on Saturday night. The Reds remain without a win at Eden Park for … Read more
Admitting they were embarrassed by their Super Rugby Pacific performance against the Blues, Melbourne coach Kevin Foote says his team is looking to regain respect when they host the Chiefs on Sunday. The Rebels were humiliated 71-28 at Eden Park last round, with the ladder-leading Blues running in seven tries in the first half alone. … Read more
With reinforcements arriving from Japan in the form of seasoned veterans Ned Hanigan and Paddy Ryan, the Waratahs say a home final is “critical” to their Super Rugby Pacific title ambitions. Wallabies forward Hanigan and NSW centurion prop Ryan have finished their overseas campaigns and returned to add some vital experience to the young Waratahs. … Read more
The NSW Waratahs have dug deep to secure a vital 26-20 Super Rugby Pacific comeback win over Moana Pasifika in Auckland. Tackle-shedding center Izaia Perese starred as the Waratahs overturned a 17-point first-half deficit to keep their finals hopes alive on Saturday. Despite the defeat, there were still joyous celebrations for Moana Pasifika as cancer … Read more
Gloucester were outscored by Sarries at Kingsholm by five tries to two, with Aled Davies, Maro Itoje, Jamie George, Duncan Taylor and Nick Tompkins all on the scoresheet. Owen Farrell converted all five and added three penalties Last Updated: 06/05/22 11:08pm Owen Farrell kicked 19 points as Saracens dispatched Gloucester in the quarter-finals of the … Read more
The Queensland Reds’ horror run against New Zealand opponents has continued, coughing up a 12-point lead to hand the Highlanders just their third win of the Super Rugby Pacific season. The hosts led 12-0 but again couldn’t seal the deal, a 27-19 loss a big blow to the Reds’ hopes of a top-four finish and … Read more