Currie Cup

Leinster centre Brian O'Driscoll says he still has the ambition to continue captaining the Ireland international team even though he admits to having enjoyed not having to fulfill the role for his province this season.

Global Results - 12 October 2008

Sun, 12 Oct 2008

South Africa decided on Currie Cup Finalists, New Zealand on semifinalists, and in Europe two top competitions burst into life. It was a big weekend.

Ireland's new strong man

Tue, 07 Oct 2008

Strength and conditioning coach Paul Pook looks set to be the last piece in the puzzle for Ireland coach Declan Kidney after it was confirmed that he has joined the international sides coaching staff.

O'Gara gives 'best man' backing

Mon, 06 Oct 2008

Irish points machine Ronan O’Gara says he is convinced Brian O’Driscoll remains the man to lead the Ireland national team.

Global Results - 5 October 2008

Sun, 05 Oct 2008

In South Africa the last match decided the four semifinaliswts for the Currie Cup and in New Zealand the quarterfinalists are decided for the Air New Zealand Cup. The EDF Energy Cup started for clubs in England and regions in Wales.

O'Sullivan linked with Euro giant

Thu, 02 Oct 2008

Reports in the media have linked the out of work former Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan with a move to take over as head coach at French giants Biarritz.
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World Cup queue gets longer

Wed, 01 Oct 2008

The World Cups of 2015 and 2019 have attracted a record number of countries interested in launching official bids, the International Rugby Board (IRB) has confirmed.

Kiwis set to monster Munster 'B'

Tue, 30 Sep 2008

New Zealand are likely to face a very depleted Munster team on their year-end tour to Hong Kong and Europe, after the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) on Monday ruled against the province using any of its internationals for the game.

Global Results - 28 September

Sun, 28 Sep 2008

There is an Under-19 champion in Europe and tough club and representative matches, especially in New Zealand and South Africa where competitions hot up.

Carter stands alone in IRB awards

Wed, 24 Sep 2008

New Zealand star Dan Carter is the only Southern Hemisphere player on the IRB nominations for the Player of the Year awards - a list dominated by men from the north. Email us your top five players of the year?

Global Results - 22 September

Sun, 21 Sep 2008

We had finals in Sydney and Fiji and the conquest of the Ranfurly Shield in Auckland.

McCaw supports mini 'World Cup'

Sun, 21 Sep 2008

All Black skipper Richie McCaw has backed plans for a biennial "world series" championship that aims to provide top-level international competition between World Cups. Do we need more rugby? Email us!

Global Results - 14 September

Mon, 15 Sep 2008

Whew! The Tri-Nations is over and what a great finish! A thoroughly absorbing match that seemed to rush by.

Boks may have a Spanish date

Sun, 14 Sep 2008

The Springboks' end-of-year tour may still give South African a chance of winning the 'Grand Slam' on tour, with an extra date to face Ireland still on the cards.

Global Results - 6 September

Sun, 07 Sep 2008

It's all action in England, Scotland, Wales and France - experimental law variations and all. And in the south competitions are building to a climax with a big one in Brisbane next weekend.

Global Results - 31 August

Sun, 31 Aug 2008

There was a huge turnaround in Johannesburg when the Springboks, beaten in Perth and Durban, walloped the Wallabies.

SA safari on Murphy's agenda

Thu, 28 Aug 2008

Did you hear the story about an Irishman being coached by a South African, looking to impress a Scotsman in order to beat some other South Africans? Sounds contrived, doesn't it? Well, not if your name is Geordan Murphy. Do you follow English rugby?

Boks' Irish jaunt in Dubai scrapped

Tue, 26 Aug 2008

A unique Test match between South Africa and Ireland that was scheduled for the city of Dubai in November, has been cancelled.

Global Results - 24 August

Mon, 25 Aug 2008

Australia played South Africa out of Tri-Nations contention and placed themselves in a good position to win the title.

Global Results - 17 August

Sun, 17 Aug 2008

The big match was at Newlands, a closer encounter than the score suggests but a great win for New Zealand who are not hot favourites to take the title.