Union News

Irish rugby legend found dead

Irish rugby legend found dead

The Irish rugby union fraternity is in shock following the death of Munster coach Anthony Foley who was found dead in his team hotel in Paris. 17 Oct 2016
Super Rugby clubs pounce on Fifita

Super Rugby clubs pounce on Fifita

Two Super Rugby franchises are set to swoop on Andrew Fifita. 12 Oct 2016
All Black speaks following toilet romp

All Black speaks following toilet romp

All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith has spoken following a rendezvous with a female in a disabled public toilet at Christchurch Airport. 7 Oct 2016
All Blacks allegedly test positive to steroids

All Blacks allegedly test positive to steroids

Rugby stars Dan Carter, Joe Rokocoko and Juan Imhoff have allegedly tested positive to steroids, French newspaper L’quipe reports. 7 Oct 2016
All Black's toilet romp slammed by PM

All Black's toilet romp slammed by PM

It is one thing to cop the wrath of a scorned lover but another thing entirely to be slammed by the Prime Minister. 6 Oct 2016
Burke: Wallabies need coaching

Burke: Wallabies need coaching

Wallabies great Matt Burke says the current generation of Australia stars still need to learn new tricks if they are to survive at the highest level. 28 Sep 2016
Accusations of sexual abuse cover-up prompts reform

Accusations of sexual abuse cover-up prompts reform

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will work with an anti-sexual violence association after it was heavily criticised for its handling of allegations Waikato Chiefs players abused a stripper. 9 Sep 2016
Cooper decides Super Rugby future

Cooper decides Super Rugby future

Playmaker Quade Cooper has signed a three-year deal with the Reds ending weeks of speculation. 1 Sep 2016
Cooper: "It's not about me"

Cooper: "It's not about me"

He may be tasked with helping keep Australia’s Beldisloe Cup hopes alive but Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper is adamant this weekend’s must win match against the All Blacks is not all about him. 26 Aug 2016
Cooper back to save Wallabies

Cooper back to save Wallabies

Quade Cooper has been tasked with rescuing the Wallabies’ quest for the Bledisloe Cup after being named at flyhalf for the second Test against the All Blacks on Saturday in New Zealand. 25 Aug 2016
Forgotten son set for return

Forgotten son set for return

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says journeyman Quade Cooper could be set for a return in Saturday’s must win clash with the All Blacks in New Zealand. 23 Aug 2016
Bledisloe drought hinges on first game: Burke

Bledisloe drought hinges on first game: Burke

If Australia can’t seize its chance in Sydney on Saturday, the decade-plus run of futility against the All Blacks is likely to continue. 19 Aug 2016
Aussies named to face All Blacks

Aussies named to face All Blacks

Quade Cooper has failed to make Michael Cheika’s 23-man side to take on The All Blacks in Sydney for Saturday night’s Rugby Championship opener. 18 Aug 2016
SBW out of Olympics

SBW out of Olympics

Sonny Bill Williams’ Olympics campaign is over after the New Zealand sevens player ruptured his Achilles in his side’s opening 14-12 loss to Japan. 10 Aug 2016
Aussie girls claim gold in Rio

Aussie girls claim gold in Rio

Australia have been crowned the inaugural rugby sevens Olympic champions after downing New Zealand 24-17 in the women’s final in Rio. 9 Aug 2016
Wallabies Rugby Championship squad named

Wallabies Rugby Championship squad named

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named his 33-man Rugby Championship squad after culling three players from his initial contingent. 5 Aug 2016
Stripper "licked" during Mad Monday bender

Stripper "licked" during Mad Monday bender

A stripper says she was “licked” by intoxicated Waikato Chiefs players during the team’s Mad Monday celebrations. 4 Aug 2016
Olympic gold the ultimate for SBW

Olympic gold the ultimate for SBW

Superstar Sonny Bill Williams says Olympic gold would surpass his two World Cup victories for the All Blacks. 4 Aug 2016
Force hardman decides future

Force hardman decides future

Hardman Angus Cottrell has re-signed with the Western Force until the end of 2018. 3 Aug 2016
SBW named for All Blacks

SBW named for All Blacks

New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams is set to return for the All Blacks later this month after his sevens stint at the Rio Olympics. 1 Aug 2016
Hayne's rugby dream over

Hayne's rugby dream over

Jarryd Hayne’s return to the Eels has been given a significant boost after the ARU all but ruled themselves out of the race to sign him. 28 Jul 2016