Rugby Tournaments

The latest rugby news on the major tournaments from around the globe.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Easter sticking with Harlequins

    England No.8 Nick Easter has committed his rugby future to Harlequins by signing a three year contract that will keep him with the London club until the end of the 2014/15 season.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    George back on the 7s map

    An exciting new Sevens tournament, named 7'sPL, will hit Outeniqua Park, George on December 14 and 15 this year.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012
    Tigers prop facing six weeks out

    Tigers prop facing six weeks out

    Leicester and Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni could be out for up to six weeks after he sustained a rib injury against England on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Rebels to share the load

    The Melbourne Rebels have announced that Wales No.8 Gareth Delve will share the vice-captaincy for the upcoming Super Rugby season alongside developing leader Hugh Pyle.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Bulls' Bok in race against time

    Bulls midfielder Wynand Olivier is in race against time to be fit for his side's Super Rugby season opener against the Sharks on February 24th.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Drotské hopes 'youth policy' pays off

    Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has selected a number of youngsters and some fresh faces for his final group of 30 players for the upcoming Super Rugby competition.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Vito's new breed of Hurricanes

    Victor Vito, who will lead the Hurricanes in their last pre-season match against the Chiefs in Taupo on Friday, is confident the "new breed" will leave their mark on the Super Rugby competition.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Captain Kevvie back for Blues

    Keven Mealamu will make his first appearance of the year for the Blues when they take on the Highlanders in their final Super Rugby pre-season match at Unitec on Friday.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Unchanged French squad for Scots

    France have named an unchanged 23-strong squad for the Six Nations game against Scotland at Murrayfield on February 26.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Mowen leading 'desperate' Brumbies

    The Brumbies have announced Ben Mowen as their captain for the 2012 Super Rugby season.

  • Tuesday, 14. February, 2012

    Lions show their class

    The Lions showed no mercy by humbling a SWD Eagles and Border Bulldogs combination 88-0 in their warm-up match in George on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, 14. February, 2012

    France v Ireland to go ahead

    The postponed Six Nations match between France and Ireland will now be played on March 4, the tournament's organising committee announced on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, 14. February, 2012
    France v Ireland rescheduled

    France v Ireland rescheduled

    Ireland's postponed Six Nations match against France has been rescheduled for Sunday March 4.

  • Tuesday, 14. February, 2012

    Injuries woes for Stormers

    Hooker Deon Fourie broke a bone in his hand in the Stormers' pre-season warm-up fixture against the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth and will be out for longer than it was initially expected.

  • Tuesday, 14. February, 2012
    France retain same squad

    France retain same squad

    Philippe Saint-Andre has not made any changes to his France squad for the Six Nations clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on February 26.