Tag: Rugby Union
Catchpole fronts Sydney court
Former rugby union player Mark Catchpole has appeared before a Sydney court in relation to drug and firearms charges brought against him in April. [MORE]
Burgess takes next step towards spring tour
Wallabies scrum half Luke Burgess rates himself as the third choice No.9 in the Australian squad as he prepares to take the next step in his return from injury.[MORE]
Tuqiri back training with Wallabies
Winger Lote Tuqiri will start his comeback from knee surgery this week when he begins fitness training with the Wallabies.[MORE]
Springbok emblem dropping undetermined
South African's ruling African National Congress (ANC) will consult everyone involved in rugby before making any decision on dropping the springbok emblem.[MORE]
Wilkinson out for five months
England fly half Jonny Wilkinson is unlikely to play in next year's Six Nations Championship after being told he would not be fit for five months.[MORE]
South Africa set to ditch Springboks
South Africa rugby jerseys may sport a flower instead of a springbok next year after the country's Parliamentary Sports Portfolio Committee decided to ditch the iconic emblem.[MORE]
Kimlin looking to make most of Wallabies selection
Second row forward Peter Kimlin says he wants to make the most of his opportunity in the Wallabies squad for the spring tour.[MORE]
Gregan the Barbarian to line up against Wallabies
Former Test captain George Gregan has accepted an invitation to play for the Barbarians against the Wallabies at Wembley on December 3.[MORE]
Rookie Kimlin joins Wallabies squad
Uncapped lock Peter Kimlin has been called into the Wallabies squad for their northern hemisphere tour to replace the injured James Horwill, who was ruled out last week with a foot injury.[MORE]
Wallabies focussed on fitness ahead of tour
The Wallabies will be put through their paces at a Sydney camp this week, as they continue preparations for their spring tour.[MORE]
Mitchell brushes speculation in time for preseason
Western Force coach John Mitchell says speculation of a player revolt has not been a distraction to his side's preseason.[MORE]
Reds pick up Braid as marquee import
The Queensland Reds are the first Australian side to dip into the imported player ranks, signing All Black flanker Daniel Braid for the 2009 season.[MORE]
Wilkinson has knee surgery
England fly half Jonny Wilkinson has had surgery on his injured left knee and is unlikely to play again before Christmas.[MORE]
Injured Horwill out of Wallabies tour
Queensland Reds forward James Horwill will not travel with the Australian rugby squad on its spring tour after succumbing to a foot injury.[MORE]
Wilkinson out after dislocating knee
Jonny Wilkinson looks set to miss England's November meetings with Australia, New Zealand and South Africa after suffering a dislocated left knee.[MORE]
Japan launches rugby World Cup bid
Japan has formally applied to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup, officials said.[MORE]
Deans making the difference, says Harrison
Former Wallabies star Justin Harrison insisted the positive attitude of new coach Robbie Deans was the driving force putting Australia back on track.[MORE]
Rugby ref Vanderfield dies
Well-known Australian rugby union referee and administrator Dr Roger Vanderfield has died at the age of 80.[MORE]
Under-fire Umaga to stay on
Under-fire Toulon coach Tana Umaga will remain boss of the newly-promoted French first division team, according to club president Mourad Boudjellal.[MORE]
Gasnier marks rugby debut with try
Mark Gasnier has made his rugby union debut one to remember, scoring a try for French giant Stade Francais overnight.[MORE]
Deans backs Sevens for Olympics
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has backed moves to get rugby union included as an Olympic sport in the 2016 Games.[MORE]
Deans looking to firm up Wallabies' defence
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says improving his team's shaky defence is a key aim of the upcoming tour of Hong Kong and Europe.[MORE]
Gasnier set for Stade Francais debut
Mark Gasnier could make his debut for French rugby club Stade Francais this weekend, backs coach Christophe Dominici said.[MORE]
Carter lone Tri-Nations star up for player of year
New Zealand fly half Dan Carter is the only southern hemisphere player announced in the list of five nominees for the International Rugby Board (IRB) Player of the Year award.[MORE]
New rules likely for Hong Kong Bledisloe match
New Zealand and Australia's rugby players might have to adapt to another set of rules when they play their Bledisloe Cup match in Hong Kong under the worldwide experimental law variations (ELVs).[MORE]
