Rugby Tournaments

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

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011
    Gough cited

    Gough cited

    Ospreys lock Ian Gough has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Saracens hooker Schalk Brits.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011

    Headbutting Treviso flank in hot water

    Benetton Treviso flank Francesco Minto must attend a disciplinary hearing on December 22 after he was sent off against Biarritz in the Heineken Cup on Friday.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011

    Ospreys lock cited

    Ospreys lock Ian Gough has been cited for a dangerous tackle in his team's European Cup clash with Saracens at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011

    Blues to benefit from Wilson's skills

    Former All Black outside back and current North Harbour assistant coach Jeff Wilson will join the Blues as a skills coach for the 2012 Super Rugby season.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011

    Lamont brothers together again

    The Glasgow Warriors backline will boast yet more international quality in season 2012/13, after it was confirmed that Sean Lamont is to return to the club from the start of the next campaign.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011
    Hala'ufia hearing adjourned

    Hala'ufia hearing adjourned

    A disciplinary hearing into the citing complaint against the London Irish number eight Chris Hala'ufia has been adjourned until the new year.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011

    Le Hair Bear off to France?

    British and Irish Lions prop Adam Jones could be the next high profile Welsh player to take up a lucrative contract in France, with a number of Top 14 sides courting the Ospreys star.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011
    O'Shea fires warning note

    O'Shea fires warning note

    Harlequins celebrated a "special" result as they posted an away win over Toulouse but director of rugby Conor O'Shea sounded a note of caution.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011
    Mallinder salutes big win

    Mallinder salutes big win

    Jim Mallinder hailed Northampton's display as they claimed a first Heineken Cup win of the season with a 45-0 home victory over Castres.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011
    McGahan: We have work to do

    McGahan: We have work to do

    Munster head coach Tony McGahan insists his side have plenty to do if they are to be involved in the business end of the competition.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011
    Perry joy at new Worcester deal

    Perry joy at new Worcester deal

    Former England scrum-half Shaun Perry has agreed a new deal to remain at Worcester for next season.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011

    Hard graft set off Saints fireworks

    Northampton Saints boss Jim Mallinder believes hard graft laid the platform for his side's stunning second-half display to defeat Castres Olympique 45-0.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011

    Robshaw: We threw everything at them

    Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw believes his side's 31-24 victory over European giants Toulouse puts their Heineken Cup quarterfinal hopes right back on track this season.

  • Sunday, 18. December, 2011

    Quins stun mighty Toulouse

    Harlequins claimed a thrilling 31-24 victory over Toulouse at Le Stadium in a stunning game of rugby on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 18. December, 2011

    Saints smash hapless Castres

    A sensational second-half display saw Northampton Saints secure a first Heineken Cup success of the year with a 45-0 triumph over Castres on Saturday.