Rugby

Wallabies and Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has been handed a one-match ban by World Rugby for aerial challenges during their loss to Ireland last weekend, although Rugby Australia are set to appeal…

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has passed the ultimate fitness test returning from injury in a successful first rugby outing with Counties Manukau

It's a welcomed return home for All Black's captain Kieran Read who will play in his first match back from injury for Counties Manukau this afternoon.

Former Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss, the most capped player in the country's Super Rugby history, has announced his retirement from all forms of the game.

Crusaders flanker Matt Todd will play in Japan when the Super Rugby season finishes after signing a short-term contract with the Panasonic club.

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All Blacks captain Kieran Read will make his long-awaited return to rugby when he plays for Counties Manukau in a warm-up match against Tasman this Wednesday.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has launched a broadside at World Rugby following separate test series in New Zealand and Australia marred by refereeing confusion.

Wallabies fullback Israel Folau will face a disciplinary hearing and risks being suspended during the NSW Waratahs' run to the Super Rugby finals.

An Australian telco's groundbreaking online coverage of the FIFA World Cup failed to fire this week. Disgruntled punters and even the PM have forced it to put the pictures back on TV instead - and all…

An attacking masterclass from Damian McKenzie has carried the All Blacks to a 49-14 third Test win over France and a clean sweep of the series.

Eddie Jones says England's composure under pressure was vastly improved as they claimed a consolation 25-10 victory in the third and final test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Fatigued and relieved, Ireland are savouring a historic 20-16 triumph after holding out the gallant Wallabies to claim their first series victory in Australia in almost 40 years.

Eddie Jones has swatted aside doubt over his future as England rugby coach, despite a series loss to South Africa.

The Crusaders have scored the first Power Try of World Series Rugby, pummelling the Western Force 44-8 in front of 14,259 fans at nib Stadium.

Injured All Blacks captain Kieran Read has been making himself a 'pain in the butt' at his team's training sessions and was close to a return to the playing field after back surgery last year, says…

A perceived lack of respect from the New Zealand rugby fraternity will fuel France in the final Test of their difficult tour.

First five Danny Cipriani will make his first start for England in nearly a decade, with coach Eddie Jones shuffling his team for the third and final rugby Test against South Africa.