Rugby Headlines

LONDON (Reuters) - Scotland coach Andy Robinson has named five uncapped players in a 28-man squad for the three-test tour of Australia, Fiji and Samoa in June.

(Reuters) - New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has omitted wingers Zac Guildford and Hosea Gear from a 35-man squad for training camps ahead of the All Blacks' three-test series against Ireland next month, but thrown a lifeline to misfiring backs Piri Weepu and Ma'a Nonu.

(Reuters) - Werner Kruger scored a 78th-minute try to push the Bulls past the Waratahs 27-24 in their Super Rugby match at Sydney Football Stadium on Friday and all but end the home side's playoff hopes.

LONDON (Reuters) - Scrumhalf Danny Care was recalled by England on Thursday after giving up alcohol following a string of drink-related incidents that put his international future in doubt.

LONDON (Reuters) - England captain Chris Robshaw was named as the English premiership player of the year at the Aviva Premiership Rugby Awards on Tuesday.

(Reuters) - Aaron Cruden again underlined his credentials as the long-term successor to Daniel Carter in the All Blacks with a superb all round performance in guiding the Waikato Chiefs to a 34-21 victory over the Lions in their Super Rugby clash on Saturday.

(Reuters) - Morne Steyn produced another metronomic goal kicking display slotting 16 points with his boot, adding a try and setting up two others as the Bulls overcame a spirited Melbourne Rebels 41-35 in their Super Rugby match on Friday.

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa's three training camps in preparation for England's tour next month have given Heyneke Meyer plenty of confidence, the Springbok coach said on Thursday.

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland and Muster flanker David Wallace was forced to retire from rugby on Thursday after failing to fully recover from the knee injury that ruled him out of last year's World Cup.

(Reuters) - Former World Cup winner Michael Lynagh may never regain full vision after suffering a significant stroke two weeks ago but doctors remain amazed at the speed of the Australian's recovery after his near-death experience.

LONDON (Reuters) - Former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith has rejected a role with England but Mike Catt will join the backroom staff for next month's five-match tour of South Africa, the RFU said on Tuesday.

(Reuters) - Former Australia World Cup winner Michael Lynagh, who suffered a significant stroke two weeks ago, has been discharged from hospital.

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Former England flyhalf Danny Cipriani has left the Melbourne Rebels midway through the Super Rugby season, cutting short his controversy-marred stint with the Australian club.