Rugby

It may not be the same stage as Ali-Frazier III, but the UAE are gearing up for their own ‘Thrilla in Manila’ when they fight for their Asian Five Nations future against the Philippines on Saturday.

The national side round off their season in the Philippines capital and the equation is simple: win and their status in the Top Five is...

Having worked as one of coach Rod MacQueen’s key assistants during Australia’s triumph over the Lions in 2001, Eddie Jones knows a thing or two about toppling the tourists.

Here's his three keys to an Aussie victory...

Before he was helping Japan steamroll the UAE in rugby union, Craig Wing enjoyed a glittering 12-year career as a dynamic playmaker in the NRL.

The 33-year-old did it all in rugby league, playing more than 256 games for the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Sydney Roosters, winning a...

Six straight titles, unbeaten in 23 matches, several 100-point romps - the stats suggest Japan have outgrown the Asian Five Nations by a fair few kimono sizes, writes Marvin France.

Not according to coach Eddie Jones, who believes the Brave Blossoms' ongoing involvement is crucial not only to develop the game in Japan,...

For a competition that prides itself on being even, the elite have quickly separated themselves from the pack, and we’re not even a third of the way through the season.

The Storm, Rabbitohs, Sea Eagles and Roosters are clearly a cut above the rest, and you'd be hard pressed to find anyone predicting a Grand...

Will Genia is doing his best to get Quade Cooper back in the Wallabies side, claiming he never feels more comfortable than when his Queensland team-mate is at fly-half.

Despite an impressive start to the Super Rugby season, Cooper was overlooked for a training camp by Australia coach Robbie Deans ahead of...

Dan Carter praised his Crusaders team-mates after they kept their hopes of an eighth Super Rugby title alive with a brilliant win over the ACT Brumbies in Canberra.

The Kiwi outfit haven't got their hands on the silverware since 2008 - a long break for a side synonymous with success. And so far this year...

Melbourne's first defeat in 16 games came as no surprise to Craig Bellamy, the coach admitting the defending NRL champions had been living on the edge for the past three weeks.

Inspired by a 16-point haul from star centre Blake Ferguson, the Canberra Raiders lived up to their reputation as the Storm's bogey side...

So Warren Gatland has chosen his pride of Lions to take on the Wallabies. To be honest, we didn’t envy him.

But now the squad has been selected 7DAYS casts its eagle eye over the Kiwi's main decisions and asks if he's scored a try or been...