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Pumitas run out of puff as Kiwis stroll on

10 July 2022 0 comments

OCEANIA U20s WRAP NEW Zealand held Argentina scoreless in the second-half to earn their second win of the tournament, 32-9. Argentina, who had outmuscled Australia […]

England hand out two debuts as Underhill returns

7 July 2022 0 comments

Eddie Jones has handed England debuts to Guy Porter and Tommy Freeman, as Sam Underhill comes in for concussed Tom Curry at openside. Porter’s fellow […]

Jones: We blew our chances to win it

3 July 2022 2 comments

■From ADAM HATHAWAY in Perth England boss Eddie Jones accused referee James Doleman of favouring the Wallabies after they had a man sent off as […]

Fiji unfazed by new-look Tonga

3 July 2022 0 comments

PACIFIC CUP NATIONS Fiji dampened the hype surrounding Tonga’s new all-star cast as they blew away their Pacific Island rivals 36-0. Much was expected of […]

Folau makes return to international rugby with Tonga debut

30 June 2022 0 comments

Israel Folau will make his first start in international rugby since 2019 as he seals his switch to Tonga with a debut against Fiji this […]

33-year-old Neville makes Australian debut

30 June 2022 1 comment

33-year-old Australian second row Caderyn Neville will make his debut against England this Saturday, as the Wallabies named their team for the first test. Named […]

George calls on England to repeat the triumph of 2016

26 June 2022 1 comment

From ADAM HATHAWAY in Perth Jamie George has urged England to turn back time and repeat the heroics of 2016 when the Test series against […]

Crusaders and Blues share spoils in dream team

26 June 2022 1 comment

THE Crusaders outclassing the Blues to claim their sixth piece of silverware in as many years with the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific title last weekend. […]

England suffer setback as Jonny May tests positive for Covid-19

24 June 2022 1 comment

England have suffered a setback upon arriving in Australia for their three-Test tour after winger Jonny May tested positive for Covid-19. The Gloucester flyer will spend […]

Southern Hemisphere leads again

19 June 2022 1 comment

IF the people running the URC cared less about the planet, they’d be dead. The same goes for the individuals on the board of EPRC, […]

I thought my career was over, says May

12 June 2022 1 comment

By ADAM HATHAWAY JONNY May feared he would never be up to speed for top class rugby when he was sitting with a knee injury […]

England and Bristol Bears scrum-half Harry Randall

Harry Randall enjoying ‘massive challenge’ as England target Australia whitewash

9 June 2022 0 comments

Harry Randall has urged England to deliver another series whitewash of Australia during next month’s tour. Eddie Jones has overseen eight successive victories over the […]

Wallaby O’Connor dealt injury blow

22 May 2022 1 comment

NEWS EXTRA AUSTRALIA star James O’Connor limped off in the Queensland Reds victory over Moana Pasifika yesterday and is a doubt for the Wallabies series […]

Australia to host 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cup’s

12 May 2022 0 comments

Australia has been awarded hosting rights for both the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup and the 2029 women’s Rugby World Cup. Australia last hosted the […]

Northampton Saints sign James Raam

28 April 2022 1 comment

Northampton Saints have signed Australian winger James Raam from the Waratahs for next season. Ramm, 23, joins Saints from Super Rugby side New South Wales […]

Simmonds, Lawes face fitness race

24 April 2022 0 comments

ENGLAND No.8 Sam Simmonds could miss the season run-in and the three-Test summer tour of Australia. England’s first Test against the Wallabies is in Perth […]

High time Bath hung up their silk pyjamas

17 April 2022 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Marvin Hagler had it right – not that there were too many people queuing up to tell him he was wrong. […]

Dundee classroom served Tom well

10 April 2022 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT TOM Smith was the best Scottish rugby player of the professional era. No question. We can also describe him as the finest Lions […]

Pablo Matera explains how Los Pumas could beat all the larger teams more frequently

28 February 2022 1 comment

The 2021 season was one the most difficult in Argentina’s history. They went through an unwinnable Rugby Championship, before going on to a difficult Northern […]

Black wasn’t always on sunny side in Australia

27 February 2022 2 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW A veritable torrent of tributes has been flowing since Steve Black’s sudden death last Sunday and yet […]

Aleki Lutui: Tonga must welcome in Folau

7 January 2022 1 comment

Former Tonga captain Aleki Lutui believes Israel Folau should be welcomed into the Tongan rugby union set up. Folau has not played international rugby since […]

Oh, for those refreshing Heineken Cup years!

12 December 2021 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Heineken Cup rugby was once so vibrant and exhilarating – so spellbindingly good, year after year – it left nostalgia without […]

Rona calls for ‘golden try’ to boost excitement

28 November 2021 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD CURTIS Rona has urged rugby chiefs to adopt a “golden try” system to resign “unhappy” draws to history. The former Wallaby who […]

Woki leads new breed of French super locks

28 November 2021 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST You always knew where you stood with French second row forwards of a certain vintage, even if you didn’t stay standing […]

Ice-cool Priestland provide Wales with

21 November 2021 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON Wales …………….29pts Tries: Elias 23, Tompkins 48 Conversions: Biggar 24, 48 Penalties: Biggar 6, 16, 38, 65; Priestland 80+3 Australia ……….28pts Tries: […]

Tiger Steward’s taken to Test rugby like a duck to water

14 November 2021 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER COMMENT If you were a rugby fan who, for reasons I cannot readily think of, had spent the last 12 months on Mars […]

Hogg out to prove Scots are among world elite

7 November 2021 1 comment

Challenge: Stuart Hogg CAPTAIN Stuart Hogg wants Scotland to prove they belong among Test rugby’s elite by beating Australia at Murrayfield today. The Scots are […]

Japan has a yen for showing clubs matter

31 October 2021 2 comments

CHRIS HEWETT ALL that publicity about the setting up of a new “global” 12-a-side tournament and positioning it as rugby’s answer to cricket’s IPL has […]

If refs ensure quick ruck ball we can run, not kick says Jones

24 October 2021 0 comments

EDDIE Jones has called on referees to maintain their vigilance at rucks and ensure there is a fair contest for possession that allows an attacking […]

Beating All Blacks is about belief – Phillips

24 October 2021 0 comments

By ROB COLE FINALLY finding a way to beat the All Blacks after 68 years of heartache is all in the mind according to Wales’ […]

Wallabies not giving up just yet

10 October 2021 0 comments

AUSTRALIA coach Dave Rennie still has hope of persuading Louis Lynagh to play for the Wallabies. Harlequins winger Lynagh – the son of Australia World […]

Irish fired up after Worcester setback

26 September 2021 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD PREVIEW… London Irish v Sale Today. Kick-off 3pm, Brentford Stadium ROB SIMMONS expects Sale to be a “dangerous” beast with plenty of […]

Wallabies go three from three

26 September 2021 0 comments

Australia ……….27pts Tries: Hodge 5, Kerevi 19, Kellaway 69 Conversions: Cooper 6, 19; O’Connor 70 Penalties: Cooper 32, O’Connor 60 Argentina …………8pts Tries: Montoya 43 […]

Australia 30-17 South Africa: Wallabies trample on Boks’ crown

19 September 2021 1 comment

THE Springboks’ claim to be the best side in world rugby was dealt a devastating blow as Australia handed out a pasting in Brisbane. Two […]

Rugby Has Roughly 475 Million Fans in the World Today

18 September 2021 0 comments

The next time the BBC decides to put the Six Nations results near the bottom of its home page, they may want to check the […]

I fear these World 12s are only about making money | Shane Williams

12 September 2021 1 comment

The new World 12s proposal has been the talk of rugby and while we must reserve a bit of judgement until we learn more detail, […]

Quade Cooper back, just like Morne

12 September 2021 0 comments

MORNE Steyn couldn’t have known that what he did to the Lions last month would become something of a global trend. The Springbok’s triumphant return […]

Duane’s back for the Boks at last

12 September 2021 0 comments

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHP PREVIEW Australia vS Africa DUANE Vermeulen will end a two-year wait to pull on Springboks colours when he takes to the pitch in […]

Rennie changes the rules in battle to beat All Blacks

5 September 2021 0 comments

THE determination of Australia’s new Kiwi coach Dave Rennie to bridge the gap between the Wallabies and the All Blacks after the two recent Bledisloe […]

Islanders’ flair can give Super Rugby real boost

5 September 2021 0 comments

COLIN BOAG If it’s hyperbole you’re after, then Rugby Australia’s CEO, Andy Marinos, is your man. Formerly at SANZAAR for five years, he oversaw a […]

Michael Hooper shows his class in best Wallaby tradition | Peter Jackson

22 August 2021 0 comments

Another Bledisloe Cup series leaves the Wallabies captain on the losing side

Dave Rennie blazing over NZ snub

22 August 2021 0 comments

AUSTRALIA coach Dave Rennie says he is “bloody angry” about New Zealand cancelling the teams’ Bledisloe Cup match without telling the Wallabies. New Zealand will […]

Lions tour 2025: These Lions would thrill in Australia with Lam’s magic

15 August 2021 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher picks his Lions coach and starting XV for the 2025 tour TRYING to anticipate a Lions starting fifteen is difficult enough four days […]

New Zealand 57-22 Australia: Rampant All Blacks race to record score

15 August 2021 1 comment

Ben Jaycock reports on the All Blacks claiming the Bledisloe Cup for another year

Union game is on a hiding in Australia | Nick Cain

8 August 2021 0 comments

AUSTRALIAN rugby will always be measured against that of their closest neighbours – which unluckily for them happens to be New Zealand. Their fortune did […]

New Zealand 33-25 Australia: Wallabies fightback fails in poor opener

8 August 2021 0 comments

The Wallabies drought at Eden Park goes on as they lose the Bledisloe Cup in their Rugby Championship pre-cursor

Wallabies stand down three for drinking session ahead of Bledisloe Cup clash

4 August 2021 0 comments

Head coach Dave Rennie explains the reasons for dropping Marika Koroibete, Pone Fa’amausili and Isi Naisarani from playing the All Blacks

Australia 33-30 France: Wallabies ride out early red to clinch series

18 July 2021 1 comment

Dave Rennie’s Wallabies wrapped up a 2-1 series victory despite Marika Koroibete’s early red card in Brisbane

Three Players Who Could Be Huge Stars In The Future

15 July 2021 1 comment

A number of the major nations are giving the opportunity to some up-and-coming, exciting players to get some experience in senior rugby. These players, at […]