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He might have lost his attacking mojo but Wallabies star Israel Folau is more motivated than ever to get back to his best, according to assistant coach Stephen Larkham. Arguably …

Sean McMahon has warned his detractors and positional rivals that he won’t be giving up the Wallabies No.8 jersey without a fight. Coach Michael Cheika has endorsed the abrasive McMahon …

Argentina have recalled Martin Landajo as captain among three changes to its starting line-up against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship. Guido Petti returns at lock, displacing Javier Ortega Desio, …

The Wallabies won’t be compromising their style or approach to break a decades-long hoodoo in Pretoria – Michael Cheika wants them to do it the “Australian way”. One of the …

Sefa Naivalu is in line for his Wallabies debut after being named on an extended bench for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with South Africa. The Fijian-born winger only became eligible …

The All Blacks have delivered on their promise to rotate players on the road, making four changes to their starting side to face Argentina in Buenos Aires. There are two …

England are facing growing concern over the fitness of skipper Dylan Hartley and inside centre Owen Farrell as they begin preparations for their autumn Test campaign. Two of the squad’s …

Wallabies skills coach Mick Byrne has hailed Reece Hodge as one of the best kicks he’s ever seen as the Test newcomer prepares to unleash his superboot at high altitude. …

Wallabies skills guru Mick Byrne believes there is plenty rugby nations across the world can learn from the AFL when it comes to ball-handling and spatial awareness. A former ruckman …

England could be open to the possibility of Eddie Jones staying beyond the 2019 World Cup and are willing to look overseas once again if the Australian does step down. …

Winger Chris Ashton is determined to regain his place in the England squad after being handed a 13-week ban last week for biting an opponent. The 29-year-old Saracens back, who …

Australia might have missed out on rugby sevens glory in Rio but returning Wallaby Henry Speight is hopeful more “big names” will commit to helping secure gold on home soil …

The Wallabies might have never won at Loftus Versfeld before but winger Henry Speight knows what it takes to beat the odds at one of rugby’s most intimidating venues. Australia …

Henry Speight says he is refreshed and ready to show what he’s learned from a year in the Australian rugby sevens program as he and touring roommate Sefa Naivalu stake …

Argentina may just have stumbled upon the blueprint for success against the All Blacks two weeks ago, according to assistant Ian Foster. But producing the intensity required to keep it …

South Africa five-eighth Pat Lambie, who woke up with a headache every day for three months after being knocked out against Ireland in June, says he’s ready to return against …

Wallaby Samu Kerevi has defended rugby-bound winger Marika Koroibete from accusations he is money hungry for describing his move away from the NRL as a “business decision”. Koroibete will play …

All Blacks winger Nehe Milner-Skudder will miss the world champions’ northern tour due to his long-term shoulder injury. Milner-Skudder, 25, dislocated his shoulder during the Super Rugby season when the …