Overcoming South Africa at their most daunting venue is the sort of challenge All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has been waiting for all season. The two powerhouse rugby nations will …
Argentina have suffered a blow, losing heavy-hitting prop Juan Figallo for their crunch Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies on Saturday. The tight-head was one of the Pumas’ standouts against …
It’s not surprising that the prospect of being the first Wallabies coach to collect the Rugby Championship wooden spoon doesn’t sit well with Ewen McKenzie. That’s the fate awaiting his …
Test coach Ewen McKenzie has challenged exiled Wallaby James O’Connor to fight for his playing career in Australia following his national contract release. The former golden boy will have to …
The Wallabies will look to an unlikely player in Quade Cooper to help bring some physicality to their Rugby Championship Test against Argentina. Ahead of their clash with the Pumas …
Coach Gordon Tietjens has named an experienced squad to begin New Zealand’s defence of their sevens rugby world series title in Australia next week. Veteran forward DJ Forbes will captain …
Fullback Israel Folau hopes to reap rewards from halfback Will Genia’s return to the Wallabies starting side, which signals an intention to run the ball in Saturday’s Test against Argentina. …
A Test rugby relationship that began on slow burn will scale new heights when All Blacks midfield pair Conrad Smith and Ma’a Nonu face the Springboks in Johannesburg. The All …
The Western Force have advised James O’Connor to take time out before deciding on his playing future but have left the door open for the wayward Wallaby to join the …
The shine has well and truly gone off former Wallabies golden boy James O’Connor who will have to take a massive pay cut to continue playing rugby in Australia after …
James O’Connor is off the Wallabies’ payroll until at least 2015 and won’t be considered for the Spring tour to Europe as part of his punishment for poor off-field behaviour. …
Controversial Wallaby star James O’Connor has reportedly taken an early release from his contract with the Australian Rugby Union. The move follows an investigation into O’Connor’s behaviour after he was …
Controversial Wallaby star James O’Connor has reportedly taken an early release from his contract with the Australian Rugby Union. The move follows an investigation into O’Connor’s behaviour after he was …
Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) chief executive Mark Dodson believes a compromise to resolve the ongoing row over the future of the European Cup is possible if all sides are prepared …
World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry faces an investigation for saying referees and the judicial panel in this season’s Rugby Championship have been “totally inconsistent” and “a weakness in the game.” …
Halfback Will Genia’s rousing second half against the Springboks has been rewarded with a recall to the Wallabies starting side for their Test against Argentina on Saturday. Genia, who came …
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw returns from injury to play his 120th Test in one of two starting changes to the side to face South Africa in Johannesburg. Tighthead prop …
Bismarck du Plessis, red carded when South Africa lost in New Zealand last month, has been recalled for the Rugby Championship decider between the teams on Saturday. Hooker Du Plessis …
