Giant lock Will Skelton has re-signed with the Australian Rugby Union and NSW Waratahs for a further two years. The 22-year-old, who played in the Waratahs’ Super Rugby-winning side last …
If Matt Giteau’s worst fears are realised, it probably won’t be up to the recalled veteran to tell coach Michael Cheika he can’t cut it in Tests. “We won’t have …
Explosive winger Waisake Naholo admits to feeling a touch starstruck as he prepares to make his All Blacks debut. The Fiji-born flyer’s breakthrough season with new Super Rugby champions the …
WALLABIES’ CONTENDERS AND WHO AAP SAYS SHOULD START AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA IN THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER IN BRISBANE ON SATURDAY FULLBACK: Israel Folau WINGERS (contenders): Drew Mitchell, Rob Horne, Adam …
Coach Steve Hansen is expecting more clarity and less clutter when the All Blacks begin their Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina in Christchurch. New Zealand’s build-up to the tournament included …
Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell has dismissed Matt Giteau’s fears he may not be up to Test standard ahead of Saturday night’s Rugby Championship clash with South Africa in Brisbane. Recalled …
South Africa have selected veteran flanker Schalk Burger out of position at No.8 for their Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies on Saturday night. Burger is the only change to …
Code-hopping Wallaby Israel Folau believes it’s more than just Matt Giteau’s close-cropped haircut that reminds him of rugby league legend Darren Lockyer. Giteau is hoping to revive his international career …
Incumbent Wallabies No.7 Michael Hooper has the answer to his selection battle with David Pocock for Australia’s Rugby Championship opener against South Africa. Pick both men. One of the key …
A new dawn beckons for the Wallabies and lock Rob Simmons believes a strong first-up performance against South Africa would be the first step in convincing critics that Australia can …
Bath boss Mike Ford expects NRL convert Sam Burgess will not only make England’s World Cup squad, but also help the host nation reach the final at Twickenham on October …
Quade Cooper looks likely to get first crack at the Wallabies No.10 jersey on Saturday night and lay down the platform for a shot at World Cup redemption. Nearly four …
Michael Cheika wants his Wallabies to embrace expectation, not hide from it, as the national side prepare to play their first game on Australian soil under his command. All eyes …
Quade Cooper remains tight-lipped on his future plans, saying only that his immediate focus is purely on the Wallabies. The former Queensland Reds flyhalf has an agreement to play for …
Skipper Jean de Villiers has been left out of South Africa’s 31-man squad for their 2015 Rugby Championship match in Australia. The 34-year-old centre will continue his remarkable recovery from …
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen wants to play most, if not all, of his 41-man squad in their five Tests leading up to the World Cup. Hansen will continue to …
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen wants to play most, if not all, of his 41-man squad in their five Tests leading up to the World Cup. Hansen will continue to …
The Maori All Blacks piled on 17 unanswered second-half points to steal a 27-26 victory over Fiji at Suva’s National Stadium on Saturday. The win extended their 12-year unbeaten run …
