Rugby Union News

Noting that sport was like business, rugby great Michael Lynagh has implored Australia’s doubting fans to get behind the Wallabies new Kiwi coach, declaring Dave Rennie as simply the best …

Like success-starved Australian fans, new Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is demanding excellence and immediate results when he takes the reins next year. Rejecting notions of a rebuild following a post-World …

New Zealand Rugby has been accused of getting it wrong by leaving their All Blacks coaching appointment so late, allowing some of their finest minds to align with other international …

In the midst of a self-confessed “rebuild phase”, Rugby Australia will review its so-called “Giteau Law” after pledging to usher in an exciting new era for the Wallabies. With a …

He rejected the chance to coach the All Blacks and now Dave Rennie is hoping to win over sceptical Wallabies fans with “high-octane” and “brutal” rugby. Rennie is the first …

World champions South Africa will play two home Tests against Scotland next year before hosting Tier 2 side Georgia for the first time. The Springboks will welcome the Scots on …

Former Australian rugby coach John Connolly says there will be tremendous pressure on new Wallabies mentor Dave Rennie, but there needs to be realistic expectations placed on the New Zealander. …

Kiwi Dave Rennie will be surrounded by Australian assistants as Rugby Australia grooms home-grown candidates for the next Wallabies head coaching job. RA chief Raelene Castle and director of rugby …

He’s the “humble tracksuit coach” Rugby Australia is backing to return the Wallabies to their glory days after a turbulent five-year reign under Michael Cheika. RA chief Raelene Castle is …

DAVE RENNIE’S PATH TO THE WALLABIES COACHING JOB AGE: 55 NATIONALITY: New Zealand PLAYING CAREER Club – Upper Hutt RFC (amateur), Provincial – Wellington Lions (59 appearances, 1986-1991), International – …

New Zealander Dave Rennie is the new Wallabies coach, having signed a three-and-a-half year deal through till the end of the 2023 World Cup. Rennie replaces Michael Cheika who chose …

Former Wallabies coach Alan Jones has called on Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne to go immediately and leave key tasks like finding the next national coach to a new-look board. …

England coach Eddie Jones fears his side may feel the fallout from Saracens’ salary cap breach. Chairman Nigel Wray confirmed on Monday that the English and European champions had decided …

Jamie Joseph has extended his contract as Japanese coach to the next Rugby World Cup and is demanding even better from a side who had exceeded expectations as hosts of …

Wallabies vice-captain Samu Kerevi has quashed reports he wants to play for Fiji at the next Rugby World Cup, saying his loyalty lies with Australia. Blockbusting inside centre Kerevi said …

Cameron Clyne is to stand down as Rugby Australia chairman, conceding the negativity surrounding him and his role was hampering the sport’s progress. Clyne announced on Monday he won’t stand …

Wallabies vice-captain Samu Kerevi is open to playing for Fiji at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Kerevi was among the best-performed Wallabies in 2019, finishing as runner up to Marika …

A weakened Saracens team were hammered 30-10 by French side Racing 92 as their European Champions Cup title defence started with a crushing defeat. Saracens were without England internationals Owen …