Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012

    Robshaw thrown in the deep end

    New England captain Chris Robshaw will be winning just his second Test cap when he leads the side against Scotland in his first visit to Murrayfield on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012

    Singing lessons for Azzurri boss

    Italy's French coach Jacques Brunel is determined not to be accused of divided loyalties when his team lines up against France this weekend in their Six Nations opener.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012

    Dusautoir: Time to move on

    France captain Thierry Dusautoir said he and his team may have come out of the World Cup final with their heads held high but they can afford no slip-ups against Italy in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012

    Elsom to lead the 'Tahs into battle

    Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom will skipper of the Waratahs for the 2012 Super Rugby season, taking over from retired New South wales legened Phil Waugh.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012
    Uncharted territory for Robshaw

    Uncharted territory for Robshaw

    New England captain Chris Robshaw admits he has never even set foot inside Murrayfield as he prepares to lead his country out on Saturday.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012

    Last chance for Stormers hopefuls

    The Stormers' pre-season clash against the Cheetahs weekend will be the last chance for fringe players to impress coach Allister Coetzee before he names his squad ahead of the Super Rugby season.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012
    Lancaster confident in Robshaw

    Lancaster confident in Robshaw

    Stuart Lancaster has no concerns about making Chris Robshaw skipper - making him one of the most inexperienced captains in England history.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012
    Robinson pondering his options

    Robinson pondering his options

    Andy Robinson has had much to contemplate over his selection ahead of Scotland's RBS 6 Nations opener with England on Saturday.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012

    Denton in the Scots camp

    Edinburgh loose forward David Denton has recovered from injury and will train with the Scotland squad at Murrayfield as they step up preparations for Saturday's Six Nations opener against England.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012
    Denton back in Scotland fold

    Denton back in Scotland fold

    Edinburgh back-row forward David Denton has recovered from injury and will train with the Scotland squad at Murrayfield on Monday.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012

    Three Wolfhounds in Irish squad

    The Ireland management have named a 32-man squad as preparations reach their final stages for the team's opening match of the 2012 Six Nations against Wales next Sunday.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012

    Sharks 'putting out feelers' for a prop

    The Sharks are in the market for a world class prop, following the injury setback suffered by Springbok Tendai Mtawarira.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012
    Ireland call-up uncapped quintet

    Ireland call-up uncapped quintet

    Ireland have included five uncapped players among a 32-man squad named ahead of Sunday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012
    Abendanon agrees new Bath deal

    Abendanon agrees new Bath deal

    Bath have announced a new three-year contract for their England full-back Nick Abendanon.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012
    Robshaw to lead England

    Robshaw to lead England

    Chris Robshaw was today unveiled by head coach Stuart Lancaster as England captain for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield.