Rugby Australia has moved another step closer to finalising its new-look Wallabies coaching team after securing former Scotland and Queensland Reds assistant Matt Taylor as defence coach. Taylor will return …
Australian rugby is licking its wounds after a miserable year that drew the curtains on a decade best consigned to the sport’s historic dustbin. Rugby enters a new 10-year block …
FORGETTABLE DECADE FOR AUSTRALIAN RUGBY HONOURS BOARD – 2011, Queensland Reds win Super Rugby – 2011, Wallabies win the Tri-Nations. – 2014, NSW Waratahs win Super Rugby – 2015, Wallabies …
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has ruled Gareth Anscombe and Willis Halaholo out of next year’s tour to New Zealand because of their long-standing knee injuries. New Zealand-born flyhalf Anscombe …
Long-serving Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has announced he is to retire from international rugby. Clermont Auvergne halfback Laidlaw, 34, has led Scotland 39 times, more than any other player, and …
All Blacks flanker Ardie Savea could be back from knee surgery earlier than first thought, according to his former Wellington Hurricanes coach. Savea, who was named last week as New …
The Hurricanes have announced the hasty promotion of Jason Holland as their head coach after the departure of John Plumtree. Former assistant Holland took the reins with immediate effect on …
Recently-appointed All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has unveiled his assistants, including experienced Hurricanes head coach John Plumtree. Three of Foster’s four fulltime coaching staff were announced on Thursday, with …
Reece Hodge has signed a record-breaking extension with the Melbourne Rebels and ensured he’ll be a backline candidate for the Wallabies when the next Rugby World Cup rolls around. Versatile …
Wallabies flanker Lopeti Timani says he has struggled with his mental health since being the victim of an attack by former Melbourne Rebels teammate Amanaki Mafi in New Zealand. Timani …
Eddie Jones’ future beyond 2021 remains uncertain after the head of rugby’s governing body in England placed the prospect of an extended contract in doubt. After England finished World Cup …
Australia’s men’s side have lost the opening match of the Cape Town leg of the Rugby Seven World Series but the women got off to a flying start. John Manenti’s …
The Wallabies might not have got Eddie Jones but they’ve signed one of his key assistants. Scott Wisemantel has joined Rugby Australia on a four year deal, providing strong Australian …
New Zealand Rugby has opted for continuity by choosing Ian Foster over Scott Robertson to succeed Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach. Foster, who has been appointed for two years, …
Former Parramatta NRL rugby league forward Tepai Moeroa is trying to establish himself as a centre with the NSW Waratahs Super Rugby team. Moeroa played 112 games in six seasons …
THE STORIES THAT DOMINATED AUSTRALIAN RUGBY IN 2019 ISRAEL FOLAU On Wednesday evening, April 10, Wallabies superstar Folau pressed send on a homophobic social media post, consigning rugby to an …
Rugby Australia has played down one of its most tumultuous years, preferring to laud the fact the majority of its social media followers approved of the new Wallabies coach. The …
Wallabies back-rower Sean McMahon will join Australia’s rugby sevens team for the first time since 2014. McMahon will be included in the Aussies’ squad for the second round of the …
