'You can have great tactics, great training, all that stuff, but good people make things happen,' claims Michael Cheika
Michael Cheika has been going through some tough times in charge of Australia, but a flying visit this week to Leinster reminded h…
Online Editors 30 May 2019, 8:35
'Boys have been f****** grafting for years' - Marler on potential England return
Joe Marler would be willing to interrupt his international retirement during the World Cup if called upon by Eddie Jones to solve …
Online Editors 30 May 2019, 7:39
'Rugby hurts and the accumulation of wounds tells me that I have to stop,' says a pained Szarzewski
Veteran Dimitri Szarzewski would have loved nothing better than playing through to the end of the season and helping Racing in the…
Online Editors 30 May 2019, 5:39
Brumbies' Henry Speight is on the move again, but this time he is staying in Australia
Henry Speight enjoyed his time away from Brumbies in 2018, starring at Irish club Ulster, and he has now signed up for another adv…
Online Editors 30 May 2019, 4:42
Sunwolves head coach Tony Brown returns to Highlanders for 2020 Super Rugby season
Former Highlanders first-five, assistant and head coach Tony Brown will return to Dunedin in a yet-to-be-determined coaching role …
Online Editors 30 May 2019, 0:39
Religious freedom laws in Australia could change after Israel Folau's sacking
The Israel Folau saga that dominated headlines across the world looks set to have after effects in politics, with conservative coa…
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 22:15
'It's too late, I've already spent it all, for nothing' - The rapid rise of Rupeni and the trappings of professionalism for a boy from the village
One of rugby's early global superstars, Rupeni Caucaunibuca has opened up about his heartbreaking journey through professional rug…
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 18:40
Wallabies hopeful Lachlan McCaffrey handed Brumbies contract extension
Wallabies hopeful Lachlan McCaffrey has been handed a one-year contract extension by the Brumbies which will see him stay in Canbe…
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 18:24
Ben Ryan defends radical new 'RugbyX' concept
Ben Ryan views RugbyX as a radical new format that is essential if a younger audience is to be attracted to a sport with an ageing…
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 13:56
Rhys Webb on the only way he'll feature for Wales at the Rugby World Cup
Rhys Webb is resigned to missing the World Cup unless Wales are struck by an injury crisis at scrum-half.
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 10:38
Released Leinster forward is set for an Italian job
It can't be easy with a limited budget to find robust recruitments, but Zebre's Michael Bradley has raided surplus resources in hi…
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 8:59
Why Wasps have created a transition coach position on Dai Young's staff
Wasps have had a reputation in recent years for only bringing players in from elsewhere, but the revival of their academy has chan…
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 8:26
Gloucester Rugby confirm love affair with Johan Ackermann to continue
Gloucester Rugby have announced that Head Coach Johan Ackermann has signed a new contract to remain with the club.
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 7:55
Why the PRO14's biggest new rivalry is potentially set to increase in coming seasons
Last Saturday's Leinster-Glasgow Guinness final provided excellent entertainment and their rivalry is set to grow in the next two …
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 7:10
'Last year's defeat was the worst - I came away thinking I don't ever want to feel like that again'
Exeter are making a good habit of reaching Gallagher Premiership finals but having been well beaten in 2018's decider, Jack Nowell…
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 6:03
After setting an attendance record at Celtic Park, next year's PRO14 final is potentially set to be a less crowded affair
Celtic Park hosted a record Guinness PRO14 final attendance last Saturday that will stay intact until 2021 as the tournament organ…
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 5:21
Wayne Barnes gets the nod as four officials appointed to Gallagher Premiership Final
Wayne Barnes will preside over his ninth Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final as the domestic season comes to a thrilling climax at T…
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 4:49
Controversial former Springboks coach Peter de Villiers sacked by rugby minnows
Former Springboks coach Peter de Villiers has been sacked by rugby minnows Zimbabwe due to unauthorised leave from work, according…
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 2:02
Genia overcomes head knock to line up against injury-adjusted Waratahs
Melbourne Rebels halfback Will Genia has recovered from a head knock to face the Waratahs in their Super Rugby crunch match at AAM…
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 1:25
Sonny Bill Williams nears return to action for Blues
Blues and All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams is on the brink of returning to action in Super Rugby after missing the last t…
Online Editors 29 May 2019, 1:16