International Rugby News

Paulo breaks silence on third-grade rugby cameo

Adrian Proszenko When Junior Paulo donned the headgear before running out for the Oatley third-grade rugby side, it wasn't because the Parramatta prop was trying to conceal his identity.

Cooper: Sevens is like boxing all over again

Jotham Lian Quade Cooper has compared his quest to represent Australia in rugby sevens at the Rio Olympics with his and Sonny Bill Williams' forays into boxing.

Cooper and Williams set to face off in Sydney Sevens pool match

Tom Decent A salivating match-up between Quade Cooper and Sonny Bill Williams appears to be on the cards during the first evening of Sydney Sevens action this weekend at Allianz Stadium.

SBW headed for Lebanon mission

Danny Weidler The All Blacks have links with charities including UNICEF and Sonny Bill Williams told them he wanted to go to Lebanon as soon as he could.

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Tigers recruit turns back on Olympics to pursue NRL dream

Brad Walter Wallabies stars set to dominate Australian Rugby Sevens team for Olympics in Rio so Jesse Parahi switches to Wests Tigers.

Speight's grandfather the wind beneath his World Cup wings

David Polkinghorne In an odd way, Henry Speight's five-week suspension came at the perfect time for the ACT Brumbies winger, allowing him to return home for his grandfather Jope Seniloli's funeral.

Super Speight winging it to Rio

David Polkinghorne Henry Speight could miss the Super Rugby finals in his pursuit of Olympic gold.

Speight of Wallabies signings continue

David Polkinghorne World Cup winning winger Joe Roff says Henry Speight has the "X-factor" to be a match winner on the world's biggest stage.

White's chance to badger his way into Wallabies World Cup squad

David Polkinghorne The Honey Badger's translator one minute, a chance to book a ticket to the World Cup the next. And Larkham says a Brumby is one of the most damaging players in the world.

Sio wants to make World Cups a family tradition

David Polkinghorne ACT Brumbies prop Scott Sio wants to begin a "tradition of Sios" playing at World Cups, but he's still unsure whether he's done enough to make the Wallabies 23 to take on South Africa in Brisbane on Saturday.

Giant 12 months fills Arnold with great expectations

David Polkinghorne Twelve months ago giant lock Rory Arnold arrived in Canberra with a busted shoulder and hopes of earning himself an ACT Brumbies contract through the National Rugby Championship.

Nemani Nadolo lifts Fiji to win over Italy

Fiji triumphed in their one-off Test against Italy in Suva as former NSW Waratahs winger Nemani Nadolo scored 15 points in a 25-14 victory.

Union

The unknown just another day for Brumbies

Chris Dutton Halfback Nic White insists he's ready as the ACT Brumbies brace for a disrupted preparation.

Rugby

Chris Robshaw: captaining England is special

Gavin Mairs Chris Robshaw is eager to retain the England captaincy for next month's international series, describing the honour of leading his country during the last two seasons as "very special".

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Bunny guy Manu Tuilagi gives David Cameron the fingers

British Prime Minister David Cameron has told rugby prankster Manu Tuilagi there is no need to apologise for giving the Prime Minister "bunny ears" during a photo shoot at Downing Street.

Union

Will Genia dropped, Ben Mowen to captain Wallabies

Chris Dutton The Wallabies have a new captain with Ben Mowen to lead the team into action against Argentina on Saturday night after Will Genia was dumped from the starting XV on Wednesday.