Rugby Union News
Mortlock in doubt for Eden Park clash
Brumbies coach Andy Friend says there is a 'genuine chance' Tyrone Smith will start against the Blues ahead of Stirling Mortlock on Friday.
Carter closer to Super Rugby record
Dan Carter has overtaken former Crusader Andrew Mehrtens as the franchise's leading points-scorer and now has Stirling Mortlock in his sights.
Hayman thrown a curve ball
Carl Hayman's considerations over his future may have been disrupted by a likely offer from Toulon's seemingly bottomless wallet.
Munster to host the Wallabies
Australia will play Munster at Thomond Park on November 16, just one of three probable midweek matches for the team in November.
ITM Cup replaces Air NZ Cup
New Zealand's premier national provincial rugby competition has a new name with building company ITM replacing Air New Zealand as the major sponsor.
Umaga waiting for Sonny Bill
Tana Umaga is not taking the rumours of Sonny Bill Williams' possible return to New Zealand all that seriously, but does want him in his team.
Stephen Jones awaits the axe
Wales fly-half Stephen Jones expects coach Warren Gatland to make changes for next Saturday's Six Nations finale against Italy.
'Tahs retain rookie Kane
Up-and-coming lock Kane Douglas has boosted the Waratahs by signing a new two-year contract with the Sydney franchise.
Brumbies stock up front row
The Brumbies have secured the services of outstanding young tighthead prop Dan Palmer for two seasons from the Waratahs.
Hurting Scots borrow a day
Scotland are delaying naming their team for Saturday's final Six Nations game against Ireland amid injury concerns over several players.
Hodgson call up as cover for Wilkinson
Charlie Hodgson has been drafted into the England squad for Saturday's game against France as precautionary injury cover for Jonny Wilkinson.
Mitchell quits Wasps to return to Aus
London Wasps confirmed on Monday that Lachlan Mitchell has been released from the club in order to return home to Australia.
Monye fit for Paris clash
Ugo Monye expects to be fit for England's last Six Nations game against France despite still feeling the after-effects of a nasty head clash.
France seek England revenge
France will be keen to put the record straight when they take on England in Paris on Saturday with the Grand Slam up for grabs.
Killer Bs braced for Dublin battle
Johnnie Beattie has described Scotland's final Six Nations game in Ireland on Saturday as the biggest challenge yet for Glasgow's 'Killer Bs'.
