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Who’s hot and who’s not: Ireland retain Six Nations title, Italy impress as Wales and Crusaders struggle

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Kieran Crowley finally breaks duck while star Wallabies duo’s team hold unwanted record

Quade Cooper and Will Genia's Hanazono Kintetsu Liners remain winless in Japan Rugby League One while Aaron Smith scored a brace of tries.

Ireland’s Autumn Internationals: Joe Schmidt’s return and revenge over the All Blacks

The IRFU have confirmed the Autumn Nations Series fixtures.

Joe Schmidt adds beloved coach that Eddie Jones discarded to Wallabies’ staff

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has made his first backroom staff appointments with Laurie Fisher returning to the coaching group as an assistant.

SANZAAR pushing ‘hard’ to implement controversial law ahead of World Rugby vote

A controversial law, which is being heavily backed by SANZAAR, is going to a vote in May.

Les Kiss issues urgent Jordan Petaia request to Rugby Australia

Reds boss Les Kiss has urged Rugby Australia to better protect their star players after it emerged that several NRL club are keen to sign Jordan Petaia.

‘I’m expecting it’ – Wallaby powerhouse embracing ‘target’ on his back against old team

Wallabies star Taniela Tupou is gearing up to face his former team the Reds when they travel to the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night.

Michael Lynagh hails ‘significant’ Six Nations win as sons shine in Italy and Australia to cap ‘special day for the family’

Wallabies legend Michael Lynagh is hoping a dream weekend for his family signals an upturn in fortune both for Australian and Italian rugby.

World rankings: Italy’s famous win elevates them above Wallabies for the first time

Italy’s win over Scotland at the weekend takes them above the Wallabies for the first time since the world rankings were introduced in 2003.

Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week: ‘Legendary’ All Black rewarded for record-breaking feat as Wallabies hopefuls impress Joe Schmidt

Following another intriguing weekend in Super Rugby Pacific, Planet Rugby picks our Team of the Week.

David Campese slams England’s ‘snore-fest approach’ as Six Nations ‘pasting’ to Ireland could spark a welcome ‘reset’

Wallabies legend David Campese believes England are making a mistake in not picking club-based combinations as a Six Nations clash with Ireland awaits.

‘Unacceptable’ – Eddie Jones’ Wallabies went millions overbudget for World Cup pool stage exit

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh is quite literally counting the cost of their ‘unacceptable’ Rugby World Cup overspend under Eddie Jones.

Joe Schmidt: Australia have a ‘fantastic opportunity’ to ‘topple’ the British and Irish Lions

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has admitted that he is already thinking about beating the British and Irish Lions in their Test series Australia in 2025.

Joe Schmidt takes a light-hearted dig at Eddie Jones over Japan links

New Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt joked about Eddie Jones’ Japan links during his first interview since officially taking charge.

Springboks and All Blacks star in Japan as Ardie Savea scores FOUR and Richie Mo’unga outplays Quade Cooper

Unbeaten duo Saitama Wild Knights and Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo are set to face off this weekend after a round that saw a Springbok and All Blacks shine.

Ireland playmaker reveals Wallabies ‘interest’ ahead of starring Six Nations role

An Ireland back could have been representing Australia, rather than Andy Farrell’s men, had things turned out differently.

Wallabies prospect sets up stunning try in Waratahs’ shock Super Rugby Pacific win over Crusaders

Tane Edmed was in fine form for the Waratahs as he set up a superb try for Harry Wilson in their 37-24 win over the Crusaders in Melbourne on Saturday.

‘All Blacks are supposed to play rugby’ – Ex-Wallaby blasts New Zealand Rugby for ‘most stupid’ policy

Ex-Wallaby Greg Martin has lashed out following the decision to rest All Blacks stars early in the Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

Crusaders boss slams Rugby Australia’s ‘unforgivable’ coaching decision

Crusaders boss Rob Penney has criticised Rugby Australia's decision to replace Dave Rennie with Eddie Jones ahead of last year's World Cup in France.

Former Wallaby apologises for Melbourne as Super Rugby Pacific’s ‘Super Round’ ridiculed

Super Rugby Pacific’s ‘Super Rugby’ will once again be hosted in Melbourne, but it is seen as a bad idea by some onlookers.

Springboks-All Blacks: NZ chief confirms that traditional tours are ‘on the radar’

New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson revealed there are talks around re-introducing longer tours between the All Blacks and Springboks.

Rugby Australia unveil mega money Pacific Program alongside the Australian Government

Rugby Australia and the Australian Government revealed a plan to make a sizable AU$14.2 million investment in Pacific rugby over the next four years.

World rankings: Italy hit 11-year high despite Six Nations heartbreak

Italy were on the cusp of reaching an all-time high in the World Rugby rankings.

‘Nothing else like it’ – Why Nigel Owens ranks the Six Nations better than the Rugby Championship

Nigel Owens explains why he ranks the Six Nations over the Rugby Championship.

‘Get the F—ING tee’ – Fans left in stitches by Eddie Jones outburst

Eddie Jones needs his tea!

All Blacks great questions Australian revival despite post-World Cup overhaul

Australia are hoping that Joe Schmidt’s arrival can lead them to success in 2024.

Wallaby to miss Super Rugby Pacific’s start after injuring his neck at Waratahs training

The Waratahs were dealt a blow shortly before Super Rugby Pacific's start when Wallabies centre Lalakai Foketi injured his neck at a training session.

Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Former Wales playmaker to make tournament bow at fly-half and All Blacks return

Check out the teams from Round One of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

Loose Pass: The start of Super Rugby Pacific and some Six Nations questions

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Australia stalwart says several Wallabies are still angry with Eddie Jones

Allan Alaalatoa has revealed that several Wallaby players are still angry with Eddie Jones for abandoning the team after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.