Rugby Union News

The Wallaroos will head to the Rugby World Cup with two Olympic rugby champions in their squad but up against it to match the feats of their gold medal-winning sevens …

The Western Force have continued their signing frenzy, but the future of the Melbourne Rebels appears increasingly bleak as the franchise’s best players prepare to jump ship. Winger Chance Peni …

Nathan Grey wants the Australian rugby public to share his love for defence after signing on as a full-time Wallabies assistant coach. Grey, who joined the Wallabies coaching staff in …

NSW Waratahs head coach Daryl Gibson will take on more responsibility following a restructure of their coaching setup, with two coaches leaving.. Gibson will take on the role of specialist …

A powerhouse finish from the Hurricanes wasn’t enough to snatch victory from the British and Irish Lions, forcing a 31-31 draw in the tour’s final midweek match in Wellington. A …

All Black Jerome Kaino says he was hit with a torrent of public and social media criticism after being accused of deliberate dangerous play by the British and Irish Lions. …

As he recovered from leukaemia, Brumbies co-captain Christian Lealiifano helped winger Lausii Taliauli overcome the mental anguish caused by his season-ending knee injury. Lealiifano completed his remarkable return to rugby …

Deposed world champions Australia believe their youth has them poised to quickly return to women’s rugby sevens dominance. The Olympic gold medallists have set their sights on next year’s Commonwealth …

Tolu Latu didn’t see a minute of action in the Wallabies’ three June Tests because he wasn’t fit enough, coach Michael Cheika says. Arguably the most promising young hooker in …

For so long Super Rugby’s entertainers, the Hurricanes are about to muscle up to tame the British and Irish Lions “beast”. The All Blacks’ direct approach to win the first …

Warren Gatland has challenged his British and Irish Lions midweek team to force the selectors’ hands ahead of the second Test after naming a familiar-looking starting XV to face the …

If the Wallabies needed any reminder of the sheer enormity of the challenge that awaits them in their Bledisloe Cup opener, they got it immediately after their fumbling win over …

Israel Folau believes he’s rediscovered his mojo after a record-breaking June with the Wallabies. Returning to top form after a difficult run at Test level, Folau became the first Australian …

All Blacks boss Steve Hansen has tipped the British and Irish Lions to mix up their defensive strategy for Saturday’s second Test in Wellington, having been flummoxed by his side’s …

Karmichael Hunt still reckons he’s an “unfinished product” but says his representative NRL experience has helped him adapt quickly to the demands of Test rugby. Hunt has been one of …

Damian McKenzie has been brought into the All Blacks squad amid concerns for fullback Ben Smith who was forced off with concussion in the first-Test win over the British and …

Damian McKenzie has been brought into the All Blacks squad amid concerns for fullback Ben Smith who was forced off with concussion in the first-Test win over the British and …

Wallabies winger Sefa Naivalu is in doubt for August’s Bledisloe Cup opener after suffering a mid-range ankle syndesmosis injury. Naivalu came off early in the second half of Australia’s scrappy …