Prolific NRL try-scorer Reece Robinson has jumped codes, signing a two-year deal with Super Rugby’s NSW Waratahs. The 28-year-old fullback-winger admitted he’d been excited watching Wallabies fullback Israel Folau’s highly …
Sir Clive Woodward believes judiciary over-reaction is marring the Rugby World Cup. England’s 2003 World Cup-winning coach took to Twitter to vent his frustrations, saying the tribunal has come down …
Ireland may be forced into a “do-or-die decision” on whether Jonny Sexton plays in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina on Sunday. But there is growing confidence the star …
Bernard Foley’s outstanding Rugby World Cup performances against England and Wales may have been fine-tuned by Wallabies coach Michael Cheika but the man who set him on the road to …
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has insisted youth is no bar to success ahead of the Springboks’ World Cup quarter-final against Wales, citing Boris Becker, Mike Tyson and even Alexander …
Wallaby winger Rob Horne has made a miraculous recovery from a serious shoulder complaint to return to training ahead of Australia’s World Cup quarter-final with Scotland, though doubts remain over …
The Rugby World Cup has claimed a mounting injury toll, but the All Blacks say players are philosophical about the dangers they face in a bruising contact sport. “A lot …
Ireland’s forwards are gearing up for a “ding-dong battle” against a combative and proven Argentinian pack in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash on Sunday. Argentina have shone in the …
Fired-up Scotland forward Josh Strauss has vowed to beat Australia in tribute to banned teammates Ross Ford and Jonny Gray. The Dark Blues pair were rocked on Tuesday night by …
South Africa have recalled experienced wing JP Pietersen for their World Cup quarter-final against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. Pietersen – who scored a hat-trick against Samoa – is included …
Israel Folau can still take the Rugby World Cup by storm despite a relatively quiet pool stage, Wallabies attack coach Stephen Larkham believes. The shining star in Australia’s backline, Folau …
The Wallabies’ charmed run at the Rugby World Cup continues with injuries and suspensions ravaging rivals on their path toward a record fourth final appearance. Having made their own luck, …
Scott Fardy is the quiet man of an outstanding Wallabies backrow but four years ago his actions spoke volumes as he ignored an offer of safe passage when Japan was …
French players are being put through cryotherapy sessions to soothe their aches and pains while building themselves into a “rage” to convince themselves they can beat the All Blacks in …
The All Blacks have appealed for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against France to have no repeat of “filth” that has marred previous clashes between the rivals. There were several incidents …
South Africa great Schalk Burger admits he’s still haunted by the Springboks’ World Cup quarter-final loss to the Wallabies four years ago but he says they’ve heeded its lessons. In …
An immature waster of talent the Queensland Reds are better off without; that’s the stinging assessment of James O’Connor by former Wallabies fullback Greg Martin. O’Connor is expected to head …
Under-rated no longer, five-eighth Bernard Foley looms as the Wallabies X-factor in the Rugby World Cup knockout stages, with revealing statistics pegged him as the third most lethal sharpshooter left. …
