Australia’s hooker curse struck again with milestone man Tatafu Polota-Nau injured as the Wallabies’ survived an Argentine comeback for a nerve-wracking 32-25 victory on Saturday night. Polota-Nau, playing his first …
The All Blacks resisted a dogged Springboks challenge to win 14-10 and take a firm grip on a third successive Rugby Championship title. New Zealand dominated possession and territory but …
The Springboks hope not to be stung late again by an All Blacks side they say are the fittest in world rugby. South African coach Heyneke Meyer is wary of …
France rugby officials have included Australian pair Brock James and Blair Connor plus Toulon’s English flanker Steffon Armitage in a 74-strong pre-World Cup squad thanks to an Olympic loophole on …
Many have been crying for them, but Argentina believe their time has come and a “special day” awaits on the Gold Coast. After three seasons and 15 matches, with only …
Henry Speight’s continued pain is pinch-hitting Peter Betham’s gain in the Wallabies wing roundabout. Betham, a reserve for Super Rugby champions NSW just six weeks ago, has continued his happy …
The Springboks are at odds over the importance of lowering New Zealand’s flag ahead of next year’s World Cup. Coach Heyneke Meyer says victory on Saturday in Wellington would have …
PREVIEW OF THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP TEST IN WELLINGTON SATURDAY, Sept 13, 7.35pm All Blacks v Springboks at Westpac Stadium. Head to Head: All Blacks 50 Springboks 34 Drawn 3 Last …
Rugby’s heartlands of Sydney and Brisbane will vie to host more Test matches due to a slump in crowd numbers around the country. A concerning drop in attendances and the …
A fit and uncompromising James Slipper will ensure the Wallabies have their most experienced front-row of the Rugby Championship ready for an Argentine scrum onslaught on Saturday night. Vice-captain Slipper …
X-factor forward Scott Higginbotham insists he’s tough enough for Test rugby’s trench warfare but has a battle to convince Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie. Once again left out of Australia’s starting …
The Wallabies will take their most experienced front-row of the Rugby Championship into Saturday night’s Test against Argentina after vice-captain James Slipper has overcome injury and sickness concerns. Slipper has …
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen would love to change how rugby is officiated – starting from scratch. Hansen declared the sport is too complex and believes international refereeing is overly …
Rugby World Cup 2015 will come “far too soon” for rugby league convert Sam Burgess, according to former English flanker Lewis Moody. World Cup-winner Moody, a 71-Test veteran, believes the …
Rugby World Cup 2015 will come “far too soon” for rugby league convert Sam Burgess, according to former English flanker Lewis Moody. World Cup-winner Moody, a 71-Test veteran, believes the …
Argentina have dumped both their starting wingers as they aim for a maiden Rugby Championship victory on Saturday night against the Wallabies on the Gold Coast. The Pumas have made …
Surprise No.8 selection Ben McCalman has survived on the Wallabies fringes for four seasons but now he’s hellbent on using new-found power to seize the day against Argentina. Picked ahead …
Handre Pollard is the random element the Springboks hope can unhinge the All Blacks. The 20-year-old five-eighth has pushed aside veteran pivot Morne Steyn in what coach Heyneke Meyer is …
