Jean de Villiers will return from a career-threatening knee injury to captain South Africa against Argentina this weekend, his first Test in eight months. The veteran centre was recalled by …

He came off the worse last time but Wallabies halfback Nick Phipps says he relishes his looming clash with All Blacks livewire Aaron Smith. The two halfbacks will battle it …

A refreshed Matt Giteau says the Wallabies see opportunities to exploit against the all-conquering All Blacks in the Rugby Championship decider. Expected to be named at inside centre for Saturday’s …

The All Blacks are preparing to be confronted by the twin openside threats of David Pocock and Michael Hooper during Saturday night’s Rugby Championship decider against the Wallabies in Sydney. …

Wallabies duo Matt Toomua and James Slipper have come through contact training well and are expected to be available for Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider against the All Blacks in Sydney. …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika insists he’s nowhere near reaching any mountain tops, but the rugby fan in him is looking forward to his first crack at conquering the code’s equivalent …

All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick loves nothing more than a torrid forward battle. He reckons he’s guaranteed that these days against a Wallabies side who have adopted the muscular methods …

Stuart Lancaster insists the path has been cleared for Danny Cipriani to play his way into England’s World Cup squad despite his arrest on suspicion of drink driving. The Sale …

Ross Moriarty, a double Under-20 World Cup-winner with England, is one of four uncapped players selected by Wales to face Ireland in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup warm-up in Cardiff. The …

He’s won a stack of team and individual honours and accolades, but Wallabies fullback Israel Folau is hoping to break his All Blacks drought with more than just a single …

Three wins from three but the All Blacks believe they’ve let themselves down with their start to 2015. Centre Conrad Smith is none too pleased with what the world champions …

Incumbent Wallabies five-eighth Bernard Foley is keen to tap the vast rugby knowledge of Matt Giteau, if he finally gets the chance on Saturday to play alongside the man he …

Former captain James Horwill looks the likely beneficiary of an injury to Wallabies lineout general Rob Simmons, but his list of rivals for a World Cup lock spot is growing. …

Former captain James Horwill looks set for a “lucky call” after Wallabies lineout general Rob Simmons was ruled out of Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand in Sydney. Simmons …

The Wallabies have lost premier lineout jumper Rob Simmons for Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand as he is to undergo wrist surgery. The 52-Test veteran will also miss …

The All Blacks are seriously considering taking only two halfbacks to the Rugby World Cup. Coach Steve Hansen admits the option of versatile back Colin Slade covering the specialist position …

Time is running out for Cory Jane to prove he is World Cup-ready after he was omitted from the 41-strong squad to prepare for twin Bledisloe Cup Tests. Coach Steve …

Michael Hooper is free to play in the Wallabies’ Rugby Championship decider against the All Blacks on Saturday after being cleared by the SANZAR appeals committee. Hooper was given a …