Brad Shields will start England’s second Test against South Africa in Bloemfontein, with Chris Robshaw dropped to the bench for the first time in his international career. Shields, a New …

Superstar playmaker Johnny Sexton returns among sweeping changes to Ireland’s starting team as they try to level their Test series with the Wallabies. Sexton replaces young five eighth Joey Carbery, …

For all the success he has had in Melbourne, in the NRL with the Storm and at Super Rugby’s Rebels, a Wallabies victory on Saturday night will be extra sweet …

David Campese is attempting to save Australian rugby from the grassroots. The legendary, often polarising Wallabies great has been firmly fixed on restoring the code’s flagging fortunes in the five …

France coach Jacques Brunel has turned the blowtorch on his new-look loose forward trio for the second Test against the All Blacks. Brunel singled out that area as a weakness …

Former Parramatta NRL star Semi Radradra will make his rugby union Test debut for Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup clash against Georgia in Suva on Saturday. Radradra, who was …

The Wallabies have retained their winning line-up as they look to secure the three-Test series against Ireland on Saturday night at Melbourne’s AAMI Park. Australian coach Michael Cheika has stuck …

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has compared head injuries in rugby union to a car crash, believing sometimes they’re simply nobody’s fault. Hansen found himself once again defending his team’s …

The All Blacks have issued a warning to their international rivals, daring other teams to try to cope with their “full bore” style. Coach Steve Hansen said the world champions …

Former Ireland great Ronan O’Gara is extending his Crusaders assistant coach contract for a second season. O’Gara will remain backs coach in 2019 and intends to soak up more of …

France have pinned their hopes on club form after announcing five changes to their starting team for the second Test against the All Blacks. Coach Jacques Brunel deemed the three …

Stuart Hogg will captain Scotland for the first time when they take on the USA in Houston. Dark Blues head coach Gregor Townsend has named a revamped starting XV following …

England received a major boost ahead of the must-win second Test against South Africa when lock Joe Launchbury was passed fit to play, after coming through training. The Wasps captain …

Ireland are forecast to make up to eight changes for Saturday’s second Test in Melbourne but Wallabies five-eighth Bernard Foley says just one will make all the difference. The inclusion …

In the shadows of the MCG, Wallaby Israel Folau says his early days training in the AFL heartland gave him the skills to become one the world’s best rugby union …

Irish defence coach Andy Farrell has likened his players to “bears with sore heads” and expects the Wallabies to feel their fury in the second Test on Saturday night. Ireland …

THe All Blacks are rallying against claims they get an easy ride from officials because of their world-leading status. The issue of two key refereeing decisions in the first Test …

Competition from within the Australian ranks rather than from the opposition is behind Kurtley Beale’s evolution as a Wallabies enforcer. Always a gifted attacker known for his footwork and creativity, …