Rugby Union News

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika appears set to resist the urge to move Israel Folau from fullback despite his scintillating form in the centres. But five-eighth Bernard Foley, who has watched …

South Sydney forward Nathan Brown has escaped an NRL suspension despite appearing to stomp on an opponent’s groin while Canberra’s Jack Wighton will miss Thursday’s match after touching a match …

Michael Cheika has shrugged off yet another attempt by Eddie Jones to get under his skin, after the England coach cheekily attempted to predict the Wallabies team for the first …

Michael Cheika has shrugged off yet another attempt by Eddie Jones to get under his skin, after the England coach cheekily attempted to predict the Wallabies team for the first …

Wallabies prop James Slipper has reminded Eddie Jones and England that while media barbs about ‘Bodyline’ might be great to drum up pre-series interest, talk is cheap. Wily England mentor …

After 18 months of identity building, James Slipper says the new and improved Wallabies version 2.0 is ready to be unleashed. As anticipation hots up for the series-opening Test against …

Soon-to-be Wallaby Nick Frisby feels like he’s waited a lifetime for something that’s come in a flash. Only last year the 23-year-old was in serious danger of getting splinters on …

The Wallabies are still waiting on inside centre Christian Lealiifano to link up with the team but his chances of a start in the first Test against England are lengthening …

Jarryd Hayne has been named in Fiji’s provisional 23-man squad for the Rio Olympics. Hayne made an underwhelming sevens debut in London last month in the final round of the …

Wallabies vice-captain Michael Hooper has opened up about Bob Dwyer’s controversial criticism of his form earlier in the year, saying it motivated him to become a better player. Hooper looks …

Eddie Jones accused Michael Cheika of being all “smoke and mirrors” this week – and he might have been onto something. The Wallabies’ coach has kept his England counterpart and …

They’ve been saved from oblivion for now, but the next four years loom as a make-or-break period for the Western Force. The Force’s short-term future in Perth is secure after …

The NSW Waratahs will add proven quality to their front row for the next three years, with Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu rejoining the franchise after a season of club rugby …

Michael Cheika has laughed off England coach Eddie Jones’ claim Australian rugby is behind a campaign to disrupt the tourists before their three-Test series. Former Wallabies mentor Jones and the …

Melbourne Rebels rookie Reece Hodge is one of a handful of Wallabies bolters that will be revealed after Michael Cheika cuts nine names from the extended training squad. Utility back …

More than 100 former rugby internationals have agreed to take part in a unique scientific study on the effects of concussion on brain health to increase player safety standards in …

Scott Fardy admits he is under increasing pressure to retain his Wallaby jersey in the face of fierce back-row competition led by Sean McMahon, who he says has taken his …

Christian Lealiifano’s chances of playing in the first Test against England are diminishing as Wallabies coach Michael Cheika whittles down his backline options. Nine players will be trimmed from Australia’s …