Cooper to return to haunt the Boks?
An injury suffered by Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor could put his Test season under threat, which would open the door for Quade Cooper to once again face the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.
An injury suffered by Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor could put his Test season under threat, which would open the door for Quade Cooper to once again face the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.
The All Blacks and the Wallabies enjoy a healthy rivalry, and have even taken to their backyards to try and ‘one up’ each other.
Rugby Australia amended its selection policy on Friday in the lead-up to the 2023 World Cup to cap the Wallabies at a maximum of three overseas-based players.
Versatile playmaker Kurtley Beale signed for the NSW Waratahs on Monday to keep himself in the frame to play for Australia at a fourth World Cup next year.
SA Rugby has confirmed the Springboks’ home schedule for the year, with Jacques Nienaber’s men set to hosts Wales in a three-Test series in July, before welcoming the All Blacks and Argentina in the Rugby Championship in August and September.
Wallaby prop James Slipper has signed a contract extension through to the end of 2023, giving him the chance of appearing at his fourth World Cup, Rugby Australia said Tuesday.
New Sharks recruit Ben Tapuai has opened up about his move to the Durban franchise from Harlequins.
Former Wallaby playmaker Matt Giteau has binned the idea of retirement and will continue playing for the Los Angeles Giltinis.
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale is to leave French Top 14 side Racing 92 and return home to Australia.
The Wallabies reclaimed the Nelson Mandela Plate in Round 4 of the Rugby Championship after sweeping the world champion Springboks with a win at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.