Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    Faletau ready for new era

    Faletau ready for new era

    Toby Faletau wants Wales to move on from the agony of their World Cup campaign - starting with Sunday's Six Nations opener against Ireland.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    O'Connell: Irish are buzzing

    O'Connell: Irish are buzzing

    Paul O'Connell believes a feelgood factor surrounding the Irish provinces' march on Europe this season has permeated the national squad.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012

    White's Brumbies demolish the Force

    Jake White's tenure at the Brumbies got off to a winning start, as his team demolished the Western Force 25-0 in a pre-season Super Rugby encounter at Rugby Park, Darwin, on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    Roberts relishing Ireland test

    Roberts relishing Ireland test

    Jamie Roberts has admitted it was "touch and go" whether he would be available for Wales' RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    Best to build on consistency

    Best to build on consistency

    Rory Best has urged Ireland to build on the consistency they displayed at the World Cup when their Six Nations opens against Wales on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012

    Icy start for U20 6 Nations

    Europe was in an icy grip on Friday when the Under-20 Six Nations were scheduled to start on Friday night. Two of the matches were played, one postponed.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    Farrell: Chaos awaits England

    Farrell: Chaos awaits England

    Andy Farrell is sure England's inexperienced side can thrive on the hostility, history and "chaos" that lies in wait for them against Scotland.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012

    Irish looking for revenge

    Ireland go into Sunday's Six Nations match with Wales with revenge very much on their minds after losing to the Welsh twice last year including October's World Cup quarterfinal.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012

    Blues put down early marker

    The Blues put down an early marker about their Super Rugby potential, when they beat the Hurricanes 36-22 in a pre-season game in Whangarei on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012

    It's NZ v Fiji in the Final

    Hosts New Zealand will meet arch-rivals Fiji in the Final of the Wellington leg of the IRB Sevens World Series on Saturday.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    USA Slides to 0-5 in Wellington

    The Eagles are still in search of their first win in 2012 after an 0-5 skid in the 2012 Hertz Sevens in New Zealand, the fourth stop on the HSBC Sevens World Series. A 12-14 shield semifinal loss to Scotland ended the Eagles' Wellington campaign.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Phillips ready for Six Nations

    Phillips ready for Six Nations

    Mike Phillips believes the Six Nations Championship provides Wales with a perfect opportunity to shake off any lingering World Cup frustration.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Robshaw up for Murrayfield battle

    Robshaw up for Murrayfield battle

    Chris Robshaw says England's young guns will be undaunted by the history and hostility of Murrayfield in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash (5pm).

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Cusiter targets opening win

    Cusiter targets opening win

    Scotland scrum-half Chris Cusiter believes a winning start to the Six Nations is imperative against England, saying: "We simply have to do it".

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    Canada 7's Top Group, Advance to Quarters

    The Macquarie Men's Sevens team will face Samoa in the quarter finals of the Wellington Sevens tomorrow after sensationally topping their pool.