Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011

    Brumbies facing financial crisis

    The Brumbies may need a financial bail-out from the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) after losing their major sponsor less than two months before the start of the Super Rugby season.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Warburton had captaincy fears

    Warburton had captaincy fears

    Sam Warburton has admitted that he was shocked by his promotion to Wales captain ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011

    Will hamstrung Tigers lose momentum?

    Leicester Tigers' hopes of moving up the Premiership standings have been dealt a blow by the news that England stars Louis Deacon and Manu Tuilagi have been struck down by hamstring injuries.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011

    Ulster boss sees a silver lining

    Despite a 42-13 drubbing at the hands of European Cup champions Leinster on Boxing Day Ulster boss Brian McLaughlin remains upbeat about his side's prospects against Munster this weekend.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011

    Twickenham clash signals new era

    Saracens boss Mark McCall hopes that interim England coach Stuart Lancaster has taken note of the homegrown players who starred in the clash between Saracens and Harlequins at a packed Twickenham on Tuesday.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Booth backing for Armitage

    Booth backing for Armitage

    London Irish coach Toby Booth defended a first-half incident in his side's 29-22 Aviva Premiership victory over Exeter at the Madejski Stadium.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    McCall revels in Sarries win

    McCall revels in Sarries win

    Director of rugby Mark McCall urged Stuart Lancaster to take note of Saracens' English contingent who masterminded a 19-11 win over Harlequins.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011

    Wasps swoop for Namibian dynamo

    Namibian loose forward Tinus Du Plessis has joined London Wasps on a deal taking him through to the end of the season following an impressive World Cup campaign where he featured in all four games for his country.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011

    Exiles edge past Chiefs

    London Irish finished the year in the Aviva Premiership play-off places after moving to third thanks a tough 22-19 win over Exeter at the Madejski Stadium.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Twickenham clash sets record

    Twickenham clash sets record

    Harlequins and Sarcens set a new world record for a regular-season club clash after attracting an official attendance of 82,000 to Twickenham.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011

    Tigers seal bonus point victory

    Horacio Agulla scored a brilliant try to wrap up a 32-13 bonus-point victory for Leicester Tigers over Worcester Warriors in front of a capacity Christmas crowd at Sixways.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Gritty Sarries end Quins run

    Gritty Sarries end Quins run

    Saracens ended Harlequins' unbeaten start to the Premiership season as a ferocious defensive display helped them to a 19-11 win at Twickenham.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Tigers win soured by injuries

    Tigers win soured by injuries

    Leicester boss Richard Cockerill has confirmed that Manu Tuilagi and Louis Deacon both suffered hamstring injuries at Sixways.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Flood shines in Tigers victory

    Flood shines in Tigers victory

    Toby Flood ran the show as Leicester extended their unbeaten Premiership run to five games after brushing Worcester aside 32-13.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Exiles edge Exeter to go third

    Exiles edge Exeter to go third

    London Irish moved up to third in the Aviva Premiership table thanks to a 29-22 win over Exeter at the Madejski Stadium on Tuesday.