Five reasons why the rivalry between the Aussies and Kiwis runs so deep: CHAPPELL UNDERARM SPARKS FURY One of the most infamous moments in sporting history took place in 1981 …
Sam Burgess has reportedly been granted leave from English club Bath to consider his future in rugby union. The former South Sydney NRL star is due to make a decision …
It’s one of the great fallacies that Richie McCaw is your archetypal, down-to-earth Kiwi male. Raised on a farm, loves his rugby and has humility by the spade-load. But that’s …
Stephen Larkham insists Australia will face the greatest five-eighth of all time when they clash with New Zealand in Saturday’s World Cup final at Twickenham. Dan Carter will make his …
Veteran hooker Keven Mealamu says there might be a bit more buzz this week, but the All Blacks are out to ensure it doesn’t hinder their preparations for the Rugby …
The man who kicked the NSW Waratahs to their drought-breaking Super Rugby title win says ending a 16-year wait for World Cup glory would be an achievement of an even-greater …
The dynamic tag-team duo of David Pocock and Michael Hooper have the potential to decide the Rugby World Cup final, but New Zealand believe it would be unwise to devise …
For all the praise thrown his way for uniting a fractured team and bringing Australian rugby back from the dead, Michael Cheika’s biggest influence has been the quality of staff …
An alarming record under Rugby World Cup final referee Nigel Owens makes for unpleasant reading for Wallabies captain Stephen Moore, who has been left stunned by Australia’s dismal numbers. To …
Australia will draw on their extensive big-game experience in a bid to spoil the All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup final farewell for all-time champions Richie McCaw and Dan Carter. Fourteen …
He might qualify for the Australian Rugby Union’s 60-cap rule but Wallabies halfback Will Genia is treating this weekend’s World Cup final as his last Test match. Genia, who will …
New Zealand expect a barrage of high balls from the Wallabies in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday and they are confident they can counter it thanks to help …
A confident John Eales says he can see parallels between the current Wallabies and the two Australian sides he captained to separate Rugby World Cup triumphs. Eales, who helped guide …
A confident John Eales says he can see parallels between the current Wallabies and the two Australian sides he captained to separate World Cup triumphs. Eales, who helped guide the …
Diehard Wallabies fans have shelled out more than $30,000 each supporting Australia’s rugby team during this year’s World Cup. While the six-week campaign has been taxing on the likes of …
Michael Cheika’s father was his harshest critic as a rugby player but his courage in leaving Lebanon for a new life in Australia has been an example in hauling the …
NEW ZEALAND SQUADS FOR THE 2016 SUPER RUGBY SEASON BLUES: Josh Bekhuis, Dan Bowden, Matt Duffie, Joe Edwards, TJ Faiane, Charlie Faumuina, Piers Francis, Blake Gibson, Billy Guyton, Bryn Hall, …
For the first time in 15 years, the Crusaders will attack a Super Rugby season without long-serving flanker Richie McCaw. McCaw hasn’t officially confirmed his retirement, but is widely expected …
