Rugby News

Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte hopes to draw inspiration from England rugby union coach Eddie Jones

Conte demonstrated his desire to improve his team`s performance when he shared ideas with Jones, who has a perfect record of 15 wins from 15 games since taking charge of England, with his latest success a 21-16 defeat of Wales.

Feb 24, 2017, 09:04 AM IST

As India struggle, Fiji thrash Britain 43-7 in rugby final for first ever Olympic medal

Osea Kolinisau led the defending Sevens World Series champions in a ruthless start to rugby`s return to the Olympics.

Aug 12, 2016, 04:49 AM IST

All Blacks great Jonah Lomu dies at 40

Lomu, was undergoing dialysis treatment, had undertaken commercial obligations at the recent Rugby World Cup in England before returning home.

Nov 18, 2015, 08:36 AM IST

New Zealand make rugby history, fans across country celebrate

New Zealand rugby fans across the country on Sunday celebrated a thrilling 34-17 win over arch-rival Australia.

Nov 01, 2015, 09:19 AM IST

Rugby World Cup: Springboks pleased with playoff win

South Africa beat Argentina 24-13 in the Rugby World Cup playoff.

Oct 31, 2015, 09:15 AM IST

Australia have to be proud of what they do in final: Michael Cheika

Australia know their Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday will not be a walk in the park.

Oct 30, 2015, 08:45 AM IST

Rugby World Cup: Aussie fans delighted as Wallabies enter final

Australian rugby fans expressed their delight on Monday (October 26) as the Wallabies advanced to the 2015 Rugby World Cup final after beating a determined Argentina.

Oct 26, 2015, 12:33 PM IST

Australia progress to Rugby World Cup semi-finals

Australia woke up with a sigh of relief on Monday morning after a last minute penalty saw the Wallabies rugby union team progress to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Oct 19, 2015, 08:50 AM IST

Rugby World Cup: Hosts England knocked out after defeat to Australia

Hosts England were knocked out of the Rugby World Cup at the pool stage for the first time on Saturday (October 3) after suffering a humiliating 33-13 defeat to Australia, who booked their place in the quarter-finals with a clinical demolition job.

Oct 04, 2015, 08:58 AM IST

Jean de Villiers ends South Africa career after World Cup jaw break

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers on Sunday ended his international career after a fractured jaw ruled him out of the rest of the World Cup.

Sep 28, 2015, 00:56 AM IST

Rugby World Cup: Dan Biggar stars as Wales stun England

Dan Biggar guided an injury-hit Wales to a thrilling 28-25 World Cup win over England at Twickenham on Saturday as they twice came from 10 points behind to record a stunning `Pool of Death` victory.

Sep 27, 2015, 03:24 AM IST

Rugby World Cup: Nine try All Blacks swamp Namibia

New captain Sam Cane led the All Blacks` B team on a nine-try blitz to demolish Namibia 58-14 in the World Cup on Thursday. 

Sep 25, 2015, 09:05 AM IST

Rugby World Cup: Japan bask in glory of historic triumph

Japan`s Karne Hesketh produced a killer try in the dying seconds that inflicted the biggest World Cup upset ever on South Africa and set off alarm bells in the stunned rugby power.

Sep 20, 2015, 10:03 AM IST

Rapper and royalty open Rugby World Cup

 Prince Harry and a rap poet joined legends of rugby at Twickenham on Friday to formally launch the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. 

Sep 19, 2015, 08:34 AM IST

Rugby World Cup: Mike Brown double secures nervy England win over Fiji

Mike Brown scored two tries as England claimed a nervy 35-11 win over Fiji in the World Cup opening match at Twickenham on Friday.

Sep 19, 2015, 08:31 AM IST