Australia

Five bold Super Rugby Pacific predictions including a shake-up in hierarchy and Fijian Drua

Before the 2024 season of Super Rugby Pacific gets underway, we tried our hand at making bold predictions for the upcoming season.

All Blacks legends disagree over Joe Schmidt’s ‘disappointing’ defection to the Wallabies

Joe Schmidt’s decision to move to the Wallabies is still dividing opinion in New Zealand.

‘It’s set up for failure’ – Eddie Jones in stinging criticism of Australian rugby

A documentary is set to be released into the Wallabies’ Rugby World Cup campaign where Eddie Jones slams the state of Australian rugby.

Seven players to watch in Super Rugby Pacific including a former England star

Ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season, we pick our players to watch, including one of the All Blacks' World Cup heroes and a former England back-row.

Quade Cooper suggests radical ideas to save Australian rugby

Quade Cooper has suggested a couple of ideas to revamp Super Rugby Pacific, which he believes will help grow the game in Australia.

Northampton Saints swoop for ‘back-rower that can play wing’ from Super Rugby side in dire straits

Northampton Saints have confirmed the signing of a Wallabies back-rower from the Melbourne Rebels.

‘It’s certainly slightly tender’ – All Blacks star hurting after Joe Schmidt’s defection to arch-rivals

Scott Barrett is the latest All Black to admit that it hurts seeing Joe Schmidt taking over the reins as the Wallabies' new head coach.

Melbourne Rebels crisis deepens as chief executive amongst staff to lose their jobs

The Melbourne Rebels' financial crisis has deepened after Rugby Australia confirmed that 10 of the club's staff members, including the chief executive, have lost their jobs.

Son of legendary Wallaby set for shock Six Nations debut

Louis Lynagh could make his Test debut before completing his move to Benetton.

Kurtley Beale open to shock code switch after being cleared of sexual assault offences

Wallabies and Waratahs utility back Kurtley Beale has revealed that he is open to leaving rugby union to make a code switch to play rugby league.

Super Rugby Pacific to trial law combatting ‘Dupont’s law’ and ‘kick-tennis’

Super Rugby Pacific confirmed the trial of new laws in 2024 to combat territorial kicking duals and offside loopholes in the process.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Ruthless Ireland and Tommy Reffell shine while Scotland and kick-tennis frustrate

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

France close in on All Blacks while Springboks remain top of world rankings

The latest World Rugby rankings have been announced with the Springboks remaining at the summit while France closed the gap on the All Blacks.

Joe Schmidt set for surprise Eddie Jones talks and answers Michael Hooper question

Joe Schmidt has revealed that he is set to have a meeting with Eddie Jones before he starts his tenure as the Wallabies' new head coach.

Joe Schmidt to start reign as Wallabies coach with home series against Wales

Australia's home Tests for 2024 have been confirmed and they will start with a clash against Wales at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday, July 6.

Wallabies star Kurtley Beale found not guilty of sexual assault offences

Wallabies and Waratahs star Kurtley Beale has been found not guilty of raping a woman in the toilets of a Sydney bar in December 2022.

All Blacks great makes huge Joe Schmidt claim after ‘kick in the guts’ Wallabies move

The All Blacks were gutted to see Joe Schmidt sign for their arch-rivals, the Wallabies.

Rob Valetini’s excellent form rewarded with prestigious award

Star Wallabies back-row Rob Valetini has won the John Eales Medal for the first time after his team-mates voted him as their player of the year.

Teenage sensation keen to fulfill Wallabies dream despite interest from NRL clubs

Max Jorgensen is keen to continue his rugby union career despite several of Australia's rugby league clubs being interested in signing him.

Hard-hitting Reds star ‘motivated’ to overcome Eddie Jones’ World Cup snub

After missing out on the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, Hunter Paisami is highly motivated to prove a point in Super Rugby Pacific with the Reds this year.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Ireland show title credentials, Scotland steals win and trouble for the Melbourne Rebels

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

Rugby transfers and rumours: England stars off to France, Saracens take Owen Farrell gamble and Springboks reshuffle

Recaps of the biggest transfer news, rumours and movements in the world of rugby union over the past week.

Boost for Queensland Rugby Union as former Wallabies and Reds captain joins their board

Ex-Reds and Australia captain James Horwill has been appointed to the Queensland Rugby Union's board as the Rugby Union Players Association-nominated director.

Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed as the most viewed rugby event of all time

Rugby World Cup 2023 in France was the most viewed rugby event of all time, further cementing the global showpiece's record-breaking legacy.

Melbourne Rebels in battle for survival as voluntary administration is confirmed

Rugby Australia are still committed to rugby in Victoria after it was confirmed that the Melbourne Rebels entered voluntary administration on Monday night.

Rugby transfers and rumours: Springboks coaching staff, Paolo Garbisi’s surprise move, Andre Esterhuizen’s future and more

Our recap of some of the biggest transfer news, rumours and movements.

Springboks lock continues scoring form while Will Genia given first red card of his career in latest Japan Rugby League One round

Will Genia received a first red card in his career as Hanazono Kintetsu Liners lost to Shizuoka BlueRevs in the latest Japan Rugby League One round.

‘If you can’t run fast, I’ve got this’ – Eddie Jones issued bizarre cattle prod threat during ill-fated Wallabies tenure

A documentary on the Wallabies’ Rugby World Cup campaign will be released in February and will reveal some of Eddie Jones’ unique methods.

‘I’ll probably say no’ – Quade Cooper discusses his Wallabies prospects under Joe Schmidt

Experienced Wallabies fly-half Quade Cooper, who missed out on the Rugby World Cup under Eddie Jones, has discussed his international future.

Australia stunned as Argentina and Ireland make history in Perth

Argentina made history when they won back-to-back SVNS series titles for the first time after beating Australia in Sunday's final at the Perth Sevens.