All Blacks coach Steve Hansen won’t rule out plucking Andrew Hore out of club rugby to resume his Test career next year if things get desperate at hooker. Hore’s future …
Recalibration – It’s the Wallabies’ word of a tense week. The hurt, embarrassment, drama and danger of a major divide being created through coach Ewen McKenzie’s punishment on six late-night …
Wales lock Bradley Davies has been ruled out of next week’s rugby Test finale against Australia. Davies suffered a shoulder injury during a record 40-6 victory over Argentina last Saturday …
Five European rugby federations rounded against the English on Thursday by insisting their clubs would take part in the European Cup next season. In September, English and French clubs announced …
It will take a “horrifically good” player to force his way into Steve Hansen’s All Blacks squad to defend their World Cup crown. Almost two years out from the tournament, …
An Irish rugby great has put his faith in under-pressure coach Joe Schmidt to turn around Ireland’s fortunes against the All Blacks this weekend. New Zealander Schmidt faces a mountainous …
Wallabies wildcard Christian Leali’ifano has praised stood-down stalwart Adam Ashley-Cooper’s resolve and character in helping a patched-up backline prepare for their acid test against Scotland. Leali’ifano has been pitched into …
Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has demanded his banished players suck up their disappointment as Australia prepare for one of their “greatest challenges” at Murrayfield. Bans to the ‘Dublin Six’, combined …
NSW coach Michael Cheika is backing berated skipper Dave Dennis to lead the Waratahs to the 2014 Super Rugby title. Dennis was one of eight so-called Waratahs `booze brothers’ reprimanded …
Scotland’s defence guru Matt Taylor has predicted the Wallabies’ culture and results will mirror Queensland’s transformation under Ewen McKenzie due to his hardline approach. Taylor served under McKenzie for three …
All Blacks No.8 Kieran Read says there’s no chance of getting carried away with his world-beating form. Not when father Terry is only an email away. Read’s dynamic displays in …
The All Blacks reckon their best form has eluded them in Europe and they hope to make a flourishing finish to an all-conquering year against Ireland. Wins over France (26-19) …
Scotland’s wily Australian coach Scott Johnson has dismissed the Wallabies backline woes by labelling Christian Leali’ifano a better No.12 than Matt Giteau. Leali’ifano has been languishing on the bench for …
The Wallabies have sent home in-form playmaker Matt Toomua from their European tour in another major blow to the strife-torn backline. The tough and skilful inside centre is flying back …
The Wallabies have sent home an injured Matt Toomua from their European tour in another major blow to the strife-torn backline. The in-form inside centre is flying back to Australia …
The Wallabies remain tight-knit and won’t fray at the seems over 15 being named and shamed for a late night in Dublin, according to deposed captain James Horwill. Horwill was …
The Wallabies will be forced to be creative in their backline selections to play Scotland, with outside centre Tevita Kuridrani becoming the sixth player rubbed out of this weekend’s Test …
Australian centre Tevita Kuridrani received a five-week ban from the International Rugby Board (IRB) on Tuesday and will miss the Wallabies’ remaining November Tests against Scotland and Wales. Kuridrani was …
