Rugby News

New Zealand have become the first team to retain the Rugby World Cup after a magnificent 34-17 victory over Australia at Twickenham.

South Africa have finished third at the Rugby World Cup after defeating Argentina 24-13 in the bronze medal match at the Olympic Stadium.

New Zealand co-captain Adam Blair has been passed fit to play England in the opening Test at Hull’s KC Stadium on Sunday.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen feels Saturday's World Cup final with Australia has the potential to be a thriller.

If there's someone to give advice on overcoming broken and aching bodies before a big event, then Will Greenwoodis your man.

New Zealand co-captain Issac Luke says Sam Burgess would be warmly greeted if he cuts short his stay in rugby union and returns to South Sydney.

New Zealand co-captain Issac Luke says Sam Burgess would be warmly greeted if he cuts short his stay in rugby union and returns to South Sydney.

Fly-half Dan Carter said it was a 'special feeling' to be a part of the New Zealand team who made history by becoming the first team to ever retain the World Cup.

Michael Cheika is positive for Australia's outlook despite his side losing in Saturday's World Cup final to New Zealand at Twickenham.

Gloucester just held off a determined Worcester challenge to win a thrilling Aviva Premiership game 24-22 at Kingsholm.

England captain Chris Robshaw began to put his World Cup woes behind him as he returned to Premiership action in a stunning 38-28 Harlequins victory at Bath.

Sonny Bill Williams presented his World Cup winner's medal to a fan tackled by security guards when trying to celebrate with the All Blacks.

Zebre claimed their second PRO12 victory in as many weeks and condemned Cardiff Blues to their fifth straight defeat after a 26-15 bonus point triumph in Parma.

Defending champions Saracens came from behind to defeat a dogged London Irish 24-14 at Allianz Park and maintain their winning streak in the Aviva Premiership.