Hooper to lead 36-man Wallabies squad
Dave Rennie has included 11 uncapped players in the Wallabies squad while there was also a recall for Sitaleki Timani eight years after his last Test appearance.
Bok makes Wilko’s all-time greatest flyhalf list
England and British & Irish Lions great Jonny Wilkinson has revealed the five players he ranks as the greatest flyhalves of all time.
Race Cheetahs to Australia’s rescue
Reduced to a punching bag for New Zealand rugby, Australia need only seize the opportunity to engage South Africa in a mutually beneficial rugby competition, writes ZELIM NEL.
Rewind: On this day in 1995
On this day 26 years ago, the third edition of the Rugby World Cup kicked off in South Africa with the Springboks claiming a shock 27-18 win over defending champions Australia at Newlands.
Cheika lands top job in Japan
Japanese club NEC Green Rockets has announced the appointment of former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika as its director of rugby.
World Rugby confirms mid-year Test schedule
A strong revised programme of men’s Test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed on an amended schedule within the existing window.
Folau eyes RWC return with Tonga
Israel Folau could make a shock comeback to the Test arena after expressing an interest to represent Tonga at the 2023 World Cup.
Young Aussies choose Brave Blossoms over Wallabies
At least three Australian-born players have pledged allegiance to Japan in the hope of qualifying to play international rugby for the Brave Blossoms.
NZ open to co-host Rugby Champs but SA, Aus not on board
New Zealand are looking to co-host this year’s Rugby Championship with a southern-hemisphere partner, but South Africa and Australia are not in agreement.
Folau linked with rugby union return
Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau could be set for a sensational return to rugby union following his sacking by Rugby Australia back in 2019.
