Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012

    Davies plans Welsh midfield raid

    Wales centre Jonathan Davies hopes his midfield partnership with Jamie Roberts can cause Scotland even more of a problem than it did in last weekend's Six Nations opening victory over Ireland.

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012

    Plumtree is spoilt for choice

    Sharks coach John Plumtree says Friday's victory over Boland has created further selection problems, with a host of players staking their claims for a starting berth ahead of the new season.

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012

    Biarritz feel like a Brew

    Welsh international wing Aled Brew will join Biarritz from Newport-Gwent Dragons on a two-year deal at the end of the current season, the French club announced on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012
    Davies: The best is yet to come

    Davies: The best is yet to come

    Centre Jonathan Davies has warned Scotland there is plenty more to come from the Wales backline ahead of Sunday's 6 Nations meeting in Cardiff.

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012
    Weir determined to take chance

    Weir determined to take chance

    Gallus is a fine Glaswegian word to describe Duncan Weir, who hopes to make his Scotland debut in Sunday's Six Nations clash with Wales.

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012
    All or nothing for Halfpenny

    All or nothing for Halfpenny

    Leigh Halfpenny readily admits that goalkicking is a "hero or zero" occupation.

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012

    Late rush as Blues overrun Rebels

    The Blues overturned a 7-18 half-time deficit to defeat the Melbourne Rebels 31-21 in their Super Rugby pre-season pouting in Melbourne on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012
    Duo return for Sarries

    Duo return for Sarries

    Saracens return to Aviva Premiership action on Sunday with a trip to Adams Park to face the struggling Wasps. (kick-off 1.15pm).

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012

    Reds edge Brumbies in physical derby

    The Reds laid down an early marker when the defending Super Rugby champions edged a very competitive Brumbies outfit 27-20 in a pre-season outing in Cairns on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012
    Fourie suffers injury blow

    Fourie suffers injury blow

    Sale Sharks flanker Hendre Fourie looks set for another spell on the sidelines after injuring his shoulder against Worcester Warriors.

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012

    Chiefs hold off Highlanders' late charge

    The Chiefs held on in the face of a strong late charge by the Highlanders to record a 38-36 win in an exciting pre-season Super Rugby match at the Recreation Ground in Queenstown on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012

    Wales seek discipline against Scots

    Wales will look to maintain their self-discipline against Scotland in the Six Nations at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday, with the visitors in dire need of a victory.

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012

    O'Connell looks to banish Paris blues

    Irish great Paul O'Connell will hope he wakes up in Paris on Sunday and have at last experienced what it is like to have beaten France in Paris.

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012
    Evans cool on Cardiff return

    Evans cool on Cardiff return

    Scotland's Max Evans expects he will be able to keep his emotions in check against Wales on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012
    Warburton: Wales must win easy

    Warburton: Wales must win easy

    Wales captain Sam Warburton says scraping a win will not be acceptable when they face Scotland in their Six Nations clash on Sunday.