Australia coach Robbie Deans has backed the new-look midfield combination of Berrick Barnes and Matt Giteau to thrive ahead of Saturday's blockbuster clash against New Zealand in Melbourne. Read More

Rugby World Cup-winner Jason Robinson is coming out of retirement, having chosen to play for National League Fylde next season. Read More

Sale Sharks forward Kristian Ormsby has signed a new two-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club. Read More

England hooker Steve Thompson watched Leeds Carnegie's successful fight against relegation from afar last season - now he is aiming to guide them into the Heineken Cup. Read More

Sir Ian McGeechan believes Martin Johnson's England have got the right mix of players to be contenders for next year's World Cup in New Zealand. Read More

Superior inventiveness, precision and individual class saw the All Blacks complete their second win, 31-17, over South Africa to make a flying start to the 2010 Tri Nations on a wintry night at Westpac Stadium at Wellington. Read More

Steve Borthwick is determined to regain his England place after being omitted from Martin Johnson's Elite Player Squad for the forthcoming season. Read More

Steve Borthwick is determined to regain his England place after being omitted from Martin Johnson's Elite Player Squad for the forthcoming season. Read More

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw insists his side will not be driven by thoughts of revenge when they meet South Africa in the Tri-Nations opener in Auckland on Saturday. Read More

Grumpy England manager Martin Johnson admitted his young side were taught some brutal lessons by the New Zealand Maori in Napier today. Read More

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has called on referees to ensure the contest at the breakdown remains under the new global law interpretations. Read More

Heineken Cup draw: Guinness Premiership champions Leicester have been handed a friendly draw for next year's Heineken Cup after they were grouped alongside Scarlets, Perpignan and Treviso. Read More

James Hook is ready to face South Africa's renowned physical approach on Saturday by playing through the pain barrier for Wales. Read More

Warren Gatland believes Wales' daunting June Test match programme is perfect preparation for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand. Read More

Alex Grove feels last night's victory over a Japan select following some hard training sessions will stand Scotland in good stead for their tour of Argentina. Read More

The Irish Daily Star's Derek Foley previews this weekend's rugby action including the Magners League final between Leinster and Ospreys. Read More

Australia triumphed in today's London Sevens final after proving too strong for England's conquerors South Africa at Twickenham. Read More

Jonny Wilkinson's hopes of touring with England this summer were in jeopardy today after he suffered a possible broken rib in Toulon's Amlin Challenge Cup final defeat to Cardiff Blues. Read More

Cardiff Blues stunned French glamour boys Toulon to win the Amlin Challenge Cup and become the first Welsh side to lift a European title. Read More

Derek Foley of the Irish Daily Star previews the Ospreys v Glasgow and Leinster v Munster Magners League matches with Boylesports.com's Will Reilly. Read More