Rugby Union

Calling it a day ... Nathan Sharpe says he wants to finish on top. (file photo)

Hanging up the boots

Most-capped Wallabies second-rower Nathan Sharpe is to retire from all competitive rugby at the end of the 2012 Super Rugby season.

  • Give them what they want ... the Reds and Waratahs will resume their rivalry on February 25 in Sydney. Feast for fans

    ARU boss John O'Neill says a "wall-to-wall" 2012 schedule will give rugby union a stronger footing in the battle for crowds with the NRL and AFL. (audio)

  • Fly half candidate ... Ben Lucas (File photo) Seize the day

    Ben Lucas says he and Mike Harris will not be simply warming the seat at fly half for Queensland ahead of Quade Cooper's return from a knee injury in April. (audio)

  • New role ... Graham Henry (r) will mentor New Zealand's next generation of coaches Henry to mentor

    Former All Blacks mentor Graham Henry has been handed the role of developing New Zealand's next generation of elite coaches.

  • Barnes will lead a strong line-up for two quarters of the trial. Tahs on trial

    Berrick Barnes will get first crack at captaining the NSW Waratahs in their opening trial match against Samoa in Tamworth on Friday.

  • Parks played 67 times for Scotland and featured in two World Cups. Clearing out

    Scotland fly half Dan Parks announced his retirement from international rugby, just days after making a costly error in the Six Nations opener against England.

  1. James Horwill Horwill hindered

    Wallabies skipper James Horwill has revealed he played last year's World Cup tournament with a niggling finger injury.

  2. New England captain Chris Robshaw Rookie to lead England

    Flanker Chris Robshaw will captain England in their opening Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday in his second international appearance.

  3. Hansen oversees All Blacks training 'Humbled and proud'

    New Zealand has appointed Steve Hansen as the new coach of the All Blacks, replacing World Cup-winning mentor Graham Henry.

  4. First win ... Mathew Giteau (C) fends off an Agen tackle First win

    Former Wallabies star Matt Giteau has enjoyed his first win with French Top 14 club Toulon.

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Bradley Davies and Ian Evans of Wales celebrate at the final whistle after victory over Ireland in the Six Nations on February 5, 2012 in Dublin, Ireland.

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