Nathan Hines, the 77-times-capped Scotland forward, is retiring from international rugby after 11 years in the Test arena, he announced today. Hines, known affectionately as Wagga, only came to Scotland,…
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England Women’s squad announced for New Zealand test series
The England Women’s squad to take on world champions New Zealand over three international tests later this month has been announced and it includes 16 survivors from last year’s Rugby…
Graham Henry talks us through his World Cup emotions
To win the World Cup means everything to me and it has brought me some peace, especially after what happened in 2007. We really showed that All Blacks tenacity in…
Australia name strong squad for Wales and Baa Baas
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…
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…