South Africa to give Test debut to Duane Vermeulen South Africa will give Duane Vermeulen his Test debut against Australia in Perth on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Sep 12
South Africa to give Test debut to Duane Vermeulen South Africa will give Duane Vermeulen his Test debut against Australia in Perth on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Sep 12
Argentina's Hernandez passed fit to face NZ Fly-half Juan Martin Hernandez has been passed fit to return for Argentina's clash with world champions New Zealand in Wellington this weekend. Rugby • 04 Sep 12
Argentina's Hernandez passed fit to face NZ Fly-half Juan Martin Hernandez has been passed fit to return for Argentina's clash with world champions New Zealand in Wellington this weekend. Rugby • 04 Sep 12
Carter leads NZ to comfortable win Dan Carter ensured New Zealand converted their territorial domination into points as the All Blacks beat Australia 22-0 in their Rugby Championship clash at Eden Park on Saturday. Rugby • 25 Aug 12
Carter leads NZ to comfortable win Dan Carter ensured New Zealand converted their territorial domination into points as the All Blacks beat Australia 22-0 in their Rugby Championship clash at Eden Park on Saturday. Rugby • 25 Aug 12
Australia's David Pocock out for three months Australian rugby captain David Pocock will be sidelined for up to three months after undergoing knee surgery in Sydney. Rugby • 24 Aug 12
Australia's David Pocock out for three months Australian rugby captain David Pocock will be sidelined for up to three months after undergoing knee surgery in Sydney. Rugby • 24 Aug 12
All Blacks lay down Rugby Championship marker New Zealand landed an early blow in the battle for the inaugural Rugby Championship when they beat Australia 27-19 Rugby • 18 Aug 12
All Blacks lay down Rugby Championship marker New Zealand landed an early blow in the battle for the inaugural Rugby Championship when they beat Australia 27-19 Rugby • 18 Aug 12
Meyer named as Springboks head coach The South Africa Rugby Union have named Heyneke Meyer the new head coach of the Springboks following a meeting in Cape Town. Rugby • 27 Jan 12
Meyer named as Springboks head coach The South Africa Rugby Union have named Heyneke Meyer the new head coach of the Springboks following a meeting in Cape Town. Rugby • 27 Jan 12
Henry: Knee by Cooper was deliberate Graham Henry has accused Australia out-half Quade Cooper of deliberately kneeing New Zealand captain Richie McCaw in the face during Saturday’s Tri-Nations clash. Rugby • 29 Aug 11
Henry: Knee by Cooper was deliberate Graham Henry has accused Australia out-half Quade Cooper of deliberately kneeing New Zealand captain Richie McCaw in the face during Saturday’s Tri-Nations clash. Rugby • 29 Aug 11
Australia 25-20 New Zealand Australia lifted the final ever Tri Nations trophy after a narrow win over New Zealand at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Rugby • 01 Sep 11
Australia 25-20 New Zealand Australia lifted the final ever Tri Nations trophy after a narrow win over New Zealand at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Rugby • 01 Sep 11
As It Happened: Ireland 22-26 France Relive Ireland's defeat to France, as well as Saturday's three other international rugby Test matches, with Tadhg Peavoy's text commentary. Rugby • 23 Aug 11
As It Happened: Ireland 22-26 France Relive Ireland's defeat to France, as well as Saturday's three other international rugby Test matches, with Tadhg Peavoy's text commentary. Rugby • 23 Aug 11
Deans signs new Australia contract Robbie Deans has signed a new contract to remain as Wallabies coach until the end of 2013, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) said. Rugby • 16 Aug 11
Deans signs new Australia contract Robbie Deans has signed a new contract to remain as Wallabies coach until the end of 2013, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) said. Rugby • 16 Aug 11
Deans sees improvement in Oz scrum Australia coach Robbie Deans believes his side's improved scrummaging will stand them in good stead ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup-Tri Nations match with New Zealand at Eden Park. Rugby • 04 Aug 11
Deans sees improvement in Oz scrum Australia coach Robbie Deans believes his side's improved scrummaging will stand them in good stead ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup-Tri Nations match with New Zealand at Eden Park. Rugby • 04 Aug 11
Carter back in Black for 'Boks clash Fly-half Dan Carter will have the chance to overtake Jonny Wilkinson's Test points record after being named in New Zealand's starting XV for their Tri Nations game against South Africa in Wellington. Rugby • 28 Jul 11
Carter back in Black for 'Boks clash Fly-half Dan Carter will have the chance to overtake Jonny Wilkinson's Test points record after being named in New Zealand's starting XV for their Tri Nations game against South Africa in Wellington. Rugby • 28 Jul 11
De Villiers - 'South Africa out of locks' South Africa's ranks were further depleted ahead of Saturday's clash with the All Blacks when injured lock Flip van der Merwe left the squad and loose forward Heinrich Brussow was ruled out of the match. Rugby • 26 Jul 11
De Villiers - 'South Africa out of locks' South Africa's ranks were further depleted ahead of Saturday's clash with the All Blacks when injured lock Flip van der Merwe left the squad and loose forward Heinrich Brussow was ruled out of the match. Rugby • 26 Jul 11
Australia 39-20 South Africa Australia bounced back from defeat against Samoa by opening their Tri Nations campaign in style with a five-try hammering of South Africa in Sydney. Rugby • 23 Jul 11
Australia 39-20 South Africa Australia bounced back from defeat against Samoa by opening their Tri Nations campaign in style with a five-try hammering of South Africa in Sydney. Rugby • 23 Jul 11
Giteau dropped ahead of SA clash Matt Giteau's chances of playing in a third Rugby World Cup have suffered a major blow after the veteran playmaker was left out of Australia's squad for Saturday's Tri Nations opener against South Africa. Rugby • 23 Aug 11
Giteau dropped ahead of SA clash Matt Giteau's chances of playing in a third Rugby World Cup have suffered a major blow after the veteran playmaker was left out of Australia's squad for Saturday's Tri Nations opener against South Africa. Rugby • 23 Aug 11
Boks name three debutants for Oz clash South Africa are set to start three debutants in their Tri-Nations opener against Australia in Sydney on Saturday. Rugby • 19 Jul 11
Boks name three debutants for Oz clash South Africa are set to start three debutants in their Tri-Nations opener against Australia in Sydney on Saturday. Rugby • 19 Jul 11
Deans set to extend Wallabies contract Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has agreed terms on a new two-year deal, with formal confirmation expected within a fortnight, according to the Australian Rugby Union. Rugby • 14 Jul 11
Deans set to extend Wallabies contract Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has agreed terms on a new two-year deal, with formal confirmation expected within a fortnight, according to the Australian Rugby Union. Rugby • 14 Jul 11
De Villiers names weakened South Africa squad South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has named a severely weakened 27-man squad for the away leg of their Tri Nations campaign due to injuries suffered by a host of key players. Rugby • 08 Jul 11
De Villiers names weakened South Africa squad South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has named a severely weakened 27-man squad for the away leg of their Tri Nations campaign due to injuries suffered by a host of key players. Rugby • 08 Jul 11
Concussions force Barnes to take break Australia and Waratahs centre Berrick Barnes will take an indefinite break in a bid to overcome a debilitating 'footballer's migraine' condition that has plagued him throughout the Super Rugby season. Rugby • 14 Jun 11
Concussions force Barnes to take break Australia and Waratahs centre Berrick Barnes will take an indefinite break in a bid to overcome a debilitating 'footballer's migraine' condition that has plagued him throughout the Super Rugby season. Rugby • 14 Jun 11
Carter linked with Racing Metro move New Zealand out-half Dan Carter is set to join French club Racing Metro after this year’s Rugby World Cup according to a British newspaper. Rugby • 21 Apr 11
Carter linked with Racing Metro move New Zealand out-half Dan Carter is set to join French club Racing Metro after this year’s Rugby World Cup according to a British newspaper. Rugby • 21 Apr 11
McAlister and Burgess to join Toulouse New Zealand centre Luke McAlister and Australia scrum-half Luke Burgess will join Toulouse after the World Cup, the European champions have announced. Rugby • 20 Apr 11
McAlister and Burgess to join Toulouse New Zealand centre Luke McAlister and Australia scrum-half Luke Burgess will join Toulouse after the World Cup, the European champions have announced. Rugby • 20 Apr 11
Henry - New Zealand's Williams is no mercenary New Zealand coach Graham Henry insists Sonny Bill Williams is no mercenary after revealing the 25-year-old took a huge pay cut to fulfil his dream of becoming an All Black. Rugby • 19 Oct 10
Henry - New Zealand's Williams is no mercenary New Zealand coach Graham Henry insists Sonny Bill Williams is no mercenary after revealing the 25-year-old took a huge pay cut to fulfil his dream of becoming an All Black. Rugby • 19 Oct 10
Cruden hopes to improve on Test effort New Zealand rookie Aaron Cruden was left with plenty to think about after his exposure to the white-hot atmosphere of Test rugby in Sydney on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Sep 10
Cruden hopes to improve on Test effort New Zealand rookie Aaron Cruden was left with plenty to think about after his exposure to the white-hot atmosphere of Test rugby in Sydney on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Sep 10
Cooper commits his future to Australia Star Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper has set his sights on next year's World Cup after re-signing with the Australian Rugby Union on Friday. Rugby • 10 Sep 10
Cooper commits his future to Australia Star Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper has set his sights on next year's World Cup after re-signing with the Australian Rugby Union on Friday. Rugby • 10 Sep 10
McCaw set for NZ captaincy record New Zealand have made five changes to their starting XV for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia. Rugby • 09 Sep 10
McCaw set for NZ captaincy record New Zealand have made five changes to their starting XV for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia. Rugby • 09 Sep 10
