A strong Qantas Wallabies touring party, collectively boasting 634 Test appearances, has been announced for the short tour of the United Kingdom starting later this month. The 26-man playing group…
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Matthews relishes England debut opportunity
Richmond flanker Alexandra Matthews is set to make her England debut on Saturday when England take on France at the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium in Chateaurenard, kick off 2pm GMT,…
Richie McCaw to undergo foot surgery
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is to have surgery to remove a screw from his injured right foot, All Blacks Doctor Deb Robinson says. McCaw had surgery earlier in the…
Scotland renew rivalry with Wallabies during 2012
Scotland will renew their rivalry with Australia next summer in a one-off Test match, which will be the Wallabies first game since their third placed finish in Rugby World Cup.…
RFU appoints Independent Non-Executive Directors
The Rugby Football Union Council has approved a Board of Directors recommendation for the appointment of Miles Templeman and Andrew Higginson as Independent Non Executive Directors of the RFU. Miles…
Pat Lam names his 2012 Blues squad
Blues coach Pat Lam says retaining the bulk of the 2011 squad for next year is one of the most pleasing aspects of the 2012 Blues squad– along with the…
Graham Henry steps down as All Blacks Coach
2011 Rugby World Cup–winning coach Graham Henry has announced he is stepping down as All Blacks Coach. Henry made the announcement at a media conference at his rugby club, Auckland…
Melbourne Rebels confirm their 2012 Super Rugby Squad
RaboDirect Rebels Head Coach Damien Hill said that today that he was looking forward to guiding the new squad into the 2012 Super Rugby season. “Our aim is to continue…
Sarah Hunter to lead England Women during Autumn tour
This autumn will be one of England Women’s most challenging periods with five tests against France and world champions New Zealand in as many weeks. The international action kicks off…
Cruden avoids surgery
All Blacks replacement #10 Aaron Cruden will not require surgery on his knee injury, sustained against France, during the Rugby World Cup final in Auckland on Sunday. The All Black…