Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012

    Full house for last gasp Edinburgh

    A dramatic 78th minute try from flying wing Lee Jones bagged Edinburgh a 34-11 win over London Irish and their first home Heineken Cup quarterfinal.

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012

    No place like home for Blues

    Cardiff Blues coach Gareth Baber insisted he and his side were delighted to make the quarterfinals of the Heineken Cup despite missing out on a home tie in the last eight.

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012

    Mallinder bows to mighty Munster

    Northampton Saints coach Jim Mallinder was full of praise for mighty Munster after they notched a record Heineken Cup score against his side on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012

    Smit can't wait for Clermont reunion

    Saracens hooker and former Springbok captain John Smit is relishing the chance to go head-to-head with his former club Clermont Auvergne in the Heineken Cup quarterfinals.

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012
    Saracens seal last-eight spot

    Saracens seal last-eight spot

    Saracens, Edinburgh and Cardiff Blues booked Heineken Cup quarter-final places on Sunday, but Ospreys were dumped out of the competition.

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012
    Edinburgh make knockout stage

    Edinburgh make knockout stage

    Edinburgh made the knockout stage of the Heineken Cup for the first time in eight years with a 34-11 win over London Irish at Murrayfield.

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012
    Sarries seal quarter-final spot

    Sarries seal quarter-final spot

    Saracens were made to sweat before eventually overcoming Treviso 26-20 in Italy to secure their place in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals.

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012

    Biarritz overpower Ospreys

    Biarritz Olympique kept their amazing home record in the Heineken Cup going with a comfortable 36-5 bonus point victory in Pool Five over the Ospreys at the Stade Aguilera.

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012

    Sarries fight hard for top spot

    Saracens were made to work for a hard fought 26-20 victory over Benetton Treviso in northern Italy on Sunday but got the points they required to finish top of Pool Five.

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012
    Wales have worries over two

    Wales have worries over two

    Wales have injury worries hanging over fly-half Rhys Priestland and flanker Dan Lydiate following Saturday's European action.

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012

    More injury headaches for Wales

    Welsh hopes for the Six Nations tournament were dealt more serious injury blows at the weekend during European Cup action.

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012

    Battling Botha's big shot

    South African-born England lock Mouritz Botha has travelled a long road to the Test rugby arena and will get an opportunity to establish himself in the upcoming Six Nations.

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012

    Reds boxing clever in code-war

    Ewen McKenzie's contract extension was the latest step in vision to ensure that Super Rugby champions the Queensland Reds build a dynasty that entrenches them as the most popular team in Brisbane.

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012

    Unbeaten Stade dismiss Worcestor

    Stade Francais finished top of Pool One and eased into the Amlin Challenge Cup quarterfinals courtesy of a 33-10 victory over Worcester Warriors in Paris on Saturday evening.

  • Sunday, 22. January, 2012

    Quarterfinal picture becomes clearer

    Munster, Leinster and ASM Clermont Auvergne have been confirmed along with Toulouse as qualifiers for the quarterfinals of this season's Heineken Cup after another dramatic day in Europe's leading club rugby tournament.