Rugby Union News

The Wallaroos have made three squad changes ahead of their Test rugby series against world No.1 New Zealand, kicking off next week in Perth. Michelle Milward (Brumbies), Alana Elisaia (Queensland) …

Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has his eye on a fourth World Cup after signing on with the NSW Waratahs for another Super Rugby season. The 30-year-old resisted the lure of …

Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has signed a one-year contract with the NSW Waratahs, driven by the desire to win more silverware. Beale said winning just one premiership (2014) as well …

Outside back Jordie Barrett has committed to the All Blacks for three more years in a win for New Zealand Rugby. The versatile 22-year-old, who can cover most positions in …

Michael Hooper will have his name etched onto the Matt Burke Cup for a sixth time, with the Wallabies and Waratahs captain topping votes at the NSW Rugby awards. Hooper, …

Former Wallabies captain John Eales says Australia must build on confidence gained from their scrappy win over Argentina to make an impact at this year’s Rugby World Cup. The Wallabies …

Taniela Tupou will arrive at the World Cup as the fresh face of a Wallabies forward pack feeling as if he “owes Australia something”. Nicknamed Tongan Thor, it would be …

Christian Lealiifano thought his days as a Wallabies starter were over, and that was before he was diagnosed with leukaemia. So it was no surprise the No.10 struggled to find …

Samu Kerevi is loving the Wallabies’ new direction and has hopes his fledgling monster centres partnership with Tevita Kuridrani continues for the Bledisloe Cup series against New Zealand starting in …

The All Blacks are hopeful Brodie Retallick will be available for Rugby World Cup selection after the powerhouse forward suffered a dislocated shoulder during their Test draw with South Africa. …

Rush defence will be grim reality in the biggest games at the Rugby World Cup, according to Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus, who predicts tries will be at a premium in …

David Pocock will push his case for a return in Perth’s Bledisloe Cup opener as Michael Cheika flirts with the idea of further changes to face New Zealand in a …

Japan have taken a big step forward in their Rugby World Cup preparation with a 34-21 win over Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup. Kenki Fukuoka, Kotaro Matsushima, Timothy Lafaele …

It was baby steps in James O’Connor’s Brisbane Test return but the man himself was quick to point out he’s not a boy anymore following six years in the Wallabies …

The Wallabies have scrummaged their way to a 16-10 Rugby Championship victory over Argentina, with halfback Will Genia calling the shots in his Brisbane Test farewell. The retiring Queensland favourite, …

South Africa have issued a warning to rugby’s leading nations by snatching a last-minute 16-16 draw with a shaken All Blacks in Wellington. Less than two months out from the …

Don’t expect Mario Ledesma to resort to any “old school” cries for redemption when Argentina face the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday. The visiting coach says that doesn’t work these …

Despite the Wallabies’ woes, history makes for pretty good reading as they prepare to host Argentina in Brisbane. But captain Michael Hooper knows unless systematic errors are addressed they will …