Rugby News by Country

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  • Tuesday, 14. May, 2013
    Wales call up duo as cover

    Wales call up duo as cover

    Former Sevens star Rhys Patchell has been added to the Wales training squad ahead of next month's tour to Japan.

  • Tuesday, 14. May, 2013
    New look for All Blacks

    New look for All Blacks

    New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has called up 10 uncapped players to his training squad for the series against France.

  • Tuesday, 14. May, 2013
    Blades out to tame Lions

    Blades out to tame Lions

    Cam Blades has been confirmed as the coach of the Combined NSW-Queensland Country side to face the Lions.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013

    2013-14 College National Championship Dates Set

    The College Management Council has set the dates for two of the 2013-14 USA Rugby National Championships.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013

    NFL Evaluates Backing a U.S. Rugby Union League

    The biggest obstacle in the U.S. becoming a major rugby playing nation has always been the lack of a top level professional league. And an unlikely partner, the National Football League, is evaluating a plan to jointly back a new league with the first step this summer.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013

    @IRBWomens Series Set for Showdown as Women's Rugby Booms

    While New Zealand officially lifted the men's HSBC Sevens World Series title at Twickenham on Sunday, the best Women's Sevens teams in the world are preparing for the @IRBWomens showdown in Amsterdam this weekend.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013
    Scots prepare with Highland fling

    Scots prepare with Highland fling

    Scotland will use a three-day Highland training camp to prepare for their summer tour to South Africa.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013
    Vermeulen out of Boks Tests

    Vermeulen out of Boks Tests

    South Africa flanker Duane Vermeulen will miss next month's Test series after suffering a knee injury at the weekend.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013
    Beale could miss Lions series

    Beale could miss Lions series

    Australia back Kurtley Beale could miss this summer's three-Test series against the Lions due to personal reasons.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013

    Players threaten 'strike action'

    The head of New Zealand's Rugby Players Association said players could take strike action "as a last resort" to press claims for an integrated season.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013

    Beale quits; checks into facility

    For the second time this year Wallabies playmaker, Kurtley Beale has quit rugby, only this time he has checked himself into a facility to deal with his demons.

  • Sunday, 12. May, 2013

    Last second try robs Eagles of Cup Semifinal

    The Men’s Eagles Sevens team lost 24-19 against Australia on the final play of the game, ending hopes of a Cup Semifinal at Twickenham.

  • Sunday, 12. May, 2013

    Women’s Eagles finish top four in London

    The Women’s Eagles Sevens squad defeated Spain 15-7 to advance to the Cup Semifinals inside Twickenham Stadium, eventually losing out 28-7 against Australia.

  • Saturday, 11. May, 2013
    England enjoy strong start

    England enjoy strong start

    England progressed to the quarter-finals of the Marriott London Sevens at Twickenham after beating Fiji and Samoa.

  • Saturday, 11. May, 2013

    Eagles lose heartbreaker 19-15 against Australia

    The Men’s Eagles Sevens lost 19-15 in the final moments of the match against Australia at Twickenham Stadium.