Rugby Union News

Stick or twist? Steve Hansen faces a selection dilemma like no other during his All Blacks coaching tenure, with the fate of his two most prized trophies at stake. Hansen …

As one of the few Wallabies who knows what it’s like to win at Auckland’s Eden Park, former captain Andrew Slack wants coach Michael Cheika and his selectors to resist …

Sonny Bill Williams will have rampaging Wallabies opposite Samu Kerevi in his sights when he lines up for his 10th and probably final Bledisloe Cup Test for the All Blacks. …

Isi Naisarani could be excused for wondering what the fuss is all about with Bledisloe Cup Tests. After all, he boasts a 100 per cent record and a pretty emphatic …

Former All Blacks lock Ali WIlliams has urged Steve Hansen’s team to forget about processes and go for broke, or else kiss the Bledisloe Cup goodbye. Williams said he had …

Shaun Berne’s influence as Wallabies attack coach blossomed in Perth and Kurtley Beale thinks their all-encompassing approach to running rugby will only be better at the World Cup. Fullback Beale …

Want to know how serious the All Blacks are about retaining the Bledisloe Cup? The sight of retired great Dan Carter imparting his wisdom at training on Tuesday says plenty …

The All Blacks have slammed former Wallabies back Rod Kafer for declaring Australian captain Michael Hooper was the target of deliberate foul play in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Perth. …

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett will miss this week’s Bledisloe Cup decider but will be clear for the World Cup after copping a three-week ban from the SANZAAR judiciary. Barrett …

George North says there is no panic in the Wales camp following their Rugby World Cup warm-up defeat by England. Wales’ 33-19 reversal at Twickenham on Sunday meant a first …

It’s no fluke that the Wallabies got the better of the All Blacks in the disciplinary department in their opening Bledisloe Cup match with coach Michael Cheika making it a …

England head coach Eddie Jones is refusing to discuss the reasons behind the omission of Ben Te’o from the 31-man squad named for the Rugby World Cup. The 32-year-old centre …

England coach Eddie Jones left experienced centre Ben Te’o out of his 31-man World Cup squad on Monday and included uncapped winger Ruaridh McConnochie. Jones opted for only two scrumhalves, …

Towering Wallabies lock Rory Arnold has downplayed suggestions he’s at the same status as injured All Blacks star Brodie Retallick, widely regarded as the world’s best. The Brumbies’ big man …

Dane Coles has made the ultimate Test rugby concession, believing the All Blacks were guilty of taking the Wallabies for granted ahead of the stunning Bledisloe Cup upset in Perth. …

The Wallabies selectors face a dilemma before Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup decider as they weigh up whether to play champion flanker David Pocock – and, if so, where. The breakdown king …

This new breed of Wallabies like to do things differently so preparing for a Bledisloe Cup Test in the AFL heartland fits the bill. Following their record win over the …

Former coach John Hart is calling for an overhaul of the All Blacks front row, saying they were completely outplayed by the Wallabies big men in the Perth Bledisloe Cup …