Australia

Blitzboks do it again in Dubai

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell and captain Siviwe Soyizwapi both praised the character of the team after the Blitzboks rallied to beat Australia 10-7 in tightly fought Emirates Dubai 7s final on Saturday...

World Rugby issues statement regarding Dave Rennie comments

World Rugby can confirm that it has issued a written warning to Rugby Australia and Rugby Australia’s men’s 15s head coach Dave Rennie for comments made immediately after Australia’s...

Australia earmarked to host 2027 RWC

World Rugby yesterday (Wednesday) announced  its preferred candidates to host the 2025 RWC (Women’s) & the 2027 RWC (Men’s).     England was named as...

A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team in 2022

In a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws.   This amendment will now permit an international player to transfer...

Australia & England revealed as the Preferred Candidates for the next Rugby World Cups

Australia have been awarded 'Preferred Candidate' status for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup from World Rugby while England are the Preferred Candidate for the 2025 Women's edition of the competition.   World...

Stephen Larkham set for return home to Australia

Stephen Larkham will depart Munster Rugby at the end of the 2021/22 season.     Larkham, who joined Munster as senior coach two years ago, is contracted to the province until the end...

Rob Kearney to retire from professional rugby this weekend

Former Ireland international Rob Kearney has confirmed that he is to retire from professional rugby this weekend after the Barbarians game against Samoa.     It’s always been a dream...

Latest World Rankings: France up to fifth

A drama-filled weekend of test rugby has seen plenty of change in the latest World Rugby Rankings.   France moved into the top 5 of the rankings while Romania entered the top 20.     England's...

QUIZ: Can You Name England's World Cup Winning 22 in 2003?

In 2003, England lifted the William Webb Ellis Cup for the first time!   The game was taken into extra time with Australia eventually falling 17-20 to an iconic drop goal.   Can you name...

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