Rugby Union News

It will appear to be all crash and bash on game day but self-confessed rugby nerd Scott Sio will tell you there’s more to it than that. The Brumbies prop …

Michael Cheika won’t waste his breath defending the Wallabies because he hopes they do the convincing themselves on the field this weekend. Wobbling at a record-low No.7 in the world, …

The Brumbies are confident they can rejuvenate the career of veteran Wallaby James Slipper after signing him on a two-year Super Rugby deal. Slipper leaves the Queensland Reds after nine …

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says Sonny Bill Williams has matured from the player who once would sulk over injury setbacks. The big midfield back ends three months of recovery …

Former NRL forward turned England rugby union back Ben Te’o is facing a delay to his latest comeback from injury after the Worcester centre suffered a calf problem that prevented …

Ramiro Herrera and Bautista Ezcurra have been called up by Argentina as the South Americans make two changes to the side that will face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship …

Taniela Tupou’s next Wallabies assignment reads like the latest Marvel Studios blockbuster. The Queensland Reds heavyweight, affectionately known as Tongan Thor, will lock horns with Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira in a …

The mood in South Africa has changed significantly in the few short weeks since the Springboks last played Australia. A win against the All Blacks in New Zealand will do …

Taniela Tupou has muscled his way into Michael Cheika’s starting side in one of four changes to the Wallabies side to play South Africa in the Rugby Championship. The Queensland …

It might not be long before Reece Hodge and Quade Cooper are sharing more than just a golf buggy, with the exiled Queensland five-eighth progressing in talks to join the …

Sonny Bill Williams returns from three months on the sideline when the All Blacks seek a winning return to the Rugby Championship against Argentina in Buenos Aires. Coach Steve Hansen …

Queensland Reds have gone back to proven attack coach Jim McKay as they strive to continue their Super Rugby revival. McKay, who has coached at an elite and international level …

Doubts about the Springboks’ ability to back up their momentous defeat of the All Blacks may just be erased by one man in Port Elizabeth. Nelson Mandela was born about …

Referees admit the new “nipple line” is proving difficult to monitor, as World Rugby strives to lower concussion rates. Data collated by the sport’s world governing body from head injury …

Reece Hodge says the Wallabies will bring a tailor-made attack to Saturday’s Test designed to rattle the Springboks. The challenge, though, will be to finally get it right after equal …

Israel Folau appears likely to retain his freedom to roam against South Africa as the Wallabies look for ways to sharpen their misfiring attack. The long-time fullback was shifted to …

Ned Hanigan is learning the tricks of the back row trade and is convinced he’s ready to help turn around the Wallabies’ fortunes if recalled to start in Saturday’s Test …

Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle plans to reach out to the rival rugby code to identify female talent, and aspires to see a women on the Wallabies coaching staff. A …