England coach Stuart Lancaster has indicated changes will be kept to a minimum against Argentina, but looks set to spring a surprise when he names his team. While all the …
Prop Frans Malherbe is to make his debut for South Africa against Wales on Saturday, while other injuries have forced coach Heyneke Meyer into picking an experienced backline. The 22-year-old …
Being dropped by Ewen McKenzie worked for him five years ago, but out-of-favour Wallabies stalwart Benn Robinson isn’t ready to accept his latest wake-up call has done the same. Robinson …
Charles Piutau’s debut All Blacks Test season continues to blossom, with the 22-year-old likely to replace an ill Julian Savea on the wing against France in Paris. Savea has played …
Israel Folau is already a sporting superstar but he’s going the right way of lifting his reputation to another level – by following the humble lead of Alessandro Del Piero. …
Ireland have delayed the final selection for their opening autumn international against Samoa to give influential lock Paul O’Connell every chance to prove his fitness. Forwards coach John Plumtree revealed …
Glasgow duo Tommy Seymour and Tim Swinson are set to make their home Test debuts against Japan at Murrayfield. The pair were both named in the starting side announced on …
Italian superstar Alessandro Del Piero has genuinely wished the Wallabies all the best as they attempt to disappoint his home town on Sunday morning (AEDT). Australia play the Azzurri in …
England coach Stuart Lancaster ruled out wholesale changes for this weekend’s Test against Argentina despite stinging criticism from Clive Woodward of the manner of the team’s win over Australia. Woodward, …
Deposed skipper James Horwill is under immense pressure to keep his place in the Wallabies team with lineout general Rob Simmons returning from injury. Horwill is battling to stay in …
Wallabies cult hero Nick Cummins doesn’t need to look far to find the rugby player he hopes to be: he’s just over on the other wing. Adam Ashley-Cooper is many …
The All Blacks are questioning French promises to play without inhibition in their Paris Test, believing the Gallic flair of yesteryear is buried in the hosts’ past. France have scored …
French coach Philippe Saint-Andre is demanding an improvement on what his team produced against the All Blacks in June, regardless of the injury issues confronting them. The French play their …
Shaun Edwards is braced for a “gladiatorial” Test match when Wales open their autumn international series against South Africa. Saturday will be the countries’ first meeting since a gripping 2011 …
The battling Wallabies forward pack must put their European tour back on track against Italy without their most abrasive ruck warrior, Scott Fardy. Fardy has been ruled out of this …
England head coach Stuart Lancaster has given Billy Twelvetrees a vote of confidence by revealing he will be retained for the QBE International against Argentina. Twelvetrees’ place in the starting …
Scotland centre Matt Scott suffered the ignominy of defeat to minnows Tonga 12 months ago – now he is determined to ensure there is no repeat against Japan. The Dark …
Beware the Italian job. A Wallabies side already hit hard by their deflating loss to England is braced for a hungry and improving Azzurri outfit which will smell blood in …
