Rugby Union News

Eddie Jones has backed the tackling style of Owen Farrell as the spotlight once again fell on England’s co-captain in a conclusive victory over Australia. The Wallabies were overrun 37-18 …

Johnny Sexton has been crowned World Rugby’s player of the Year on a night of sweeping success for Ireland. Joe Schmidt was named coach of the year award, with Ireland …

Ten months before the start of the Rugby World Cup, the Wallabies look a million miles away from lifting the William Webb Ellis Cup for a record-equalling third time. After …

England prop Kyle Sinckler ensured the Wallabies’ off-field dramas weren’t forgotten during their 37-18 Test defeat at Twickenham. “You’re all f…ing snitches anyway,” declared Sinckler as a scuffle broke out …

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has hinted that he is set to leave the role when his contract ends after next year’s rugby World Cup. Schmidt, who has been touted as …

Fiji have pulled off a remarkable Test triumph with their first win over France, getting home 21-14 in front of a stunned Stade de France crowd. Both sides scored two …

Ireland have ended a stellar year with the best record of any top-tier Test side after their second-string XV scored eight tries to beat the United States 57-14. Following the …

Wales have completed a first clean sweep of their November Test programme as they battled to a 20-11 victory over South Africa at the Principality Stadium for an important pre-World …

Embattled Wallabies coach Michael Cheika maintains he’s still the man to take Australia to the World Cup despite falling to a ninth defeat of a miserable 2018. Cheika’s side sank …

New Zealand have smashed Italy 66-3 in Rome, finishing their European tour with an 10-try romp and leaving coach Steve Hansen with plenty to consider as he looks to settle …

Wallabies coach Michael has hit out at South African referee after a try-saving no-arms tackle by Owen Farrell went unpunished in his side’s 37-18 defeat to England. With the tourists …

Sean Maitland has scored a try 15 minutes from time to earn Scotland a hard-fought 14-9 victory over a profligate Argentina at Murrayfield and end the year on a winning …

The Wallabies’ miserable year has ended with a dispiriting 37-18 defeat to England at Twickenham. With the scores level at 13-all at half-time, the Wallabies fell apart in the second …

Sean Maitland has scored a try 15 minutes from time to earn Scotland a hard-fought 14-9 victory over a profligate Argentina at Murrayfield and end the year on a winning …

New Zealand have smashed Italy 66-3 in Rome, finishing their European tour with an 10-try romp and leaving coach Steve Hansen with plenty to consider as he looks to settle …

Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle has backed the decision to stand down Kurtley Beale and Adam Ashley-Cooper for the Wallabies’ Test against England at Twickenham. The duo were stood down …

England’s Ben Te’o has revealed that Israel Folau convinced him to cross codes as he prepares to face his former Brisbane Broncos teammate at Twickenham on Saturday (Sunday 0200 AEDT). …

The Wallabies’ preparations for Saturday’s Test against England have been thrown into turmoil after it emerged Adam Ashley-Cooper and Kurtley Beale were axed after breaking team rules. The incident happened …