International

The inauguration of Dubai's new multi-purpose sport complex, which includes six full-size rugby pitches, is set to be celebrated with a match between South Africa and Ireland on November 1.

Global Results - 22 June 2008

Mon, 23 Jun 2008

Three IRB tournaments ended this weekend. In Wakes New Zealand won the inaugural Junior World Championship, in Chicago England Saxons won the Churchill Cup and in Romania Emerging South Africa - whatever that is - won the Nations Cup.

New Zealand are JWC Champions

Mon, 23 Jun 2008

In the Final of the Junior World Championships being played in Wales, New Zealand were much too good for England, winning 38-3. New Zealand were certainly the best side at the tournament.

Preview: JWC Finals Day

Fri, 20 Jun 2008

On Sunday, the Junior World Championship reaches its final day which will decide whether New Zealand or England end the tournament in Wales as the first-ever winner of the Junior World Championship.

Clancy goes to Newlands

Fri, 20 Jun 2008

George Clancy of Limerick will be refereeing at Newlands on Saturday when South Africa play Italy in the midst of a wet Cape winter.

Gert Smal to coach Ireland up front

Thu, 19 Jun 2008

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) on Thursday announced the appointment of former Springbok and World Cup-winning forwards coach Gert Smal to their national team's backroom staff.

McDowell for Churchill Final

Tue, 17 Jun 2008

England Saxons and Scotland A meet in the Final of the 2008 Churchill Cup, and Simon McDowell of Ireland will be there to see fair play.

Referees to 22 June 2008

Tue, 17 Jun 2008

The whole world seems to be playing international rugby at the moment. And so referees are scattering to the four corners.

Global Results - 15 June

Mon, 16 Jun 2008

Several Tests, five international competitions and a French Top 20 that at last reached an end. It was a busy weekend.

Deans' Aussies scrape past plucky Irish

Sat, 14 Jun 2008

Australia started a new era under coach Robbie Deans with a nervous and hard-fought 18-12 win over a very determined Ireland side at the Telstra Stadium in Melbourne. Will Australia struggle in the Tri-Nations? Email us! | LIVE COVERAGE!

Preview: Junior World Cup, Day 3

Fri, 13 Jun 2008

They are virtual quarterfinals at Junior World Cup. In each of the four pools the two unbeaten sides meet. In each case the winner will progress to the semifinals. In each case the loser will be in the group trying to get to 5th place.

Jennings in for injured Wallace

Fri, 13 Jun 2008

Leinster flank Shane Jennings has been promoted to the starting side for Ireland to play Australia a one-off Test in Melbourne on Saturday.

Preview: Australia v Ireland

Fri, 13 Jun 2008

The much anticipated Robbie Deans era begins on Saturday with a tough physical encounter against a seemingly disgruntled Irish side. Who will come up trumps and take home the Lansdowne Cup? FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION LIVE HERE!

Junior World Cup, Day 3 Referees

Thu, 12 Jun 2008

The International Rugby Board's refereeing manager, Paddy O'Brien, has released the names of the match officials for Day 3 of the Junior World Championship taking place in Wales.

Try frenzy seals it for Ireland 'A'

Thu, 12 Jun 2008

Two tries from flank Neil Best put Ireland 'A' on the road to a runaway 46-9 victory over the United State in their in their Churchill Cup pool match at in Kingston, Ontario, on Wednesday.

Ireland 'A' no easy prey for Eagles

Tue, 10 Jun 2008

Ireland 'A' coach Allen Clarke has picked a side with a good blend of youth and experience for their Churchill Cup match against the Unites States of America (USA) Eagles.

Ireland add another String to their bow

Tue, 10 Jun 2008

Ireland stand-in coach Michael Bradley has selected veteran scrumhalf Peter Stringer in the starting XV to face Australia in Melbourne on Saturday.

Referees to 15 June

Mon, 09 Jun 2008

It's an ever bigger weekend of international rugby to keep the top referees of the world happily engaged.

Three June Tests' stats

Mon, 09 Jun 2008

The June Tests got under way in gruesome conditions in Wellington when New Zealand and Ireland avoided dying of exposure. Then we had sunny Bloemfontein and cheerful Rosario. We give the statistics of the three Tests.