Promising signs for Tuqiri

Wallabies winger is making solid progress in a bid to prove his fitness for the spring tour.

Wallabies need to upset NZ

The Wallabies have stressed the importance of setting the right tone for the challenging end-of-season tour.

All Blacks have extra incentive on Grand Slam tour

New Zealand and English rugby are honouring the late Sir Edmund Hillary by contesting a new trophy in his name on the All Blacks tour of the United Kingdom in November.

Afoa injury concern as ABs thrash Baabaas

Graham Henry got the physical workout he wanted for his All Blacks wider training squad but their 56-10 win over the New Zealand Barbarians in Henderson came at a price with prop John Afoa picking up a knee injury that could put him in doubt for the tour opener in Hong Kong.

New era begins at Brumbies

New coach Andy Friend takes over at the Brumbies, keen to put his own stamp on the team.

Michalak boosts Sharks

France international flyhalf will be out to prevent the Blue Bulls from retaining their Currie Cup title.

'Roks' shows he's ready to roll if required

Joe Rokocoko can feel things coming together after scoring a couple of tries - and a couple of bruises - for the All Blacks wider training squad. Now he's just got to wait to see if he's done enough to make the end of year tour.

Jack injured, Jacobs set for debut

Former All Black out of action until after Christmas while Waratahs centre could make debut for Saracens.

O'Driscoll to captain Ireland

Rejuvenated centre has been chosen by new Ireland coach Declan Kidney to captain the side..

Wales coaching trio picked for Lions tour

Wales's Six Nations Grand Slam coaching trio of Warren Gatland, Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley will all work under British and Irish Lions head coach Ian McGeechan on next year's tour of South Africa, it was announced here today.

Mallett names one new cap

Italy coach Nick Mallett today named one uncapped player in his 26-man squad to face Australia, Argentina and the Pacific Islands in three Test matches next month.

New report reveals World Cup cash benefits

Nations looking to stage the Rugby World Cup in 2015 or 2019 could earn their respective economies as much as STG2 billion ($A4.94 billion), according to a new report published today.

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