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Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about

In less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...

Energy and anticipation for new Blitzboks

They have the most experienced Blitzbok of all times in Branco du Preez in their midst, but where the veteran arrived in Dubai for the ninth time, there are also three of his Springbok Sevens team mates...

Force sign first Brazilian in Super Rugby

The Western Force has announced the long-term signing of Brazilian prop Wilton Rebolo ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.   The 27-year-old, who can play tight head prop and hooker, has...

One final twist in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

As the Autumn Nations Series comes to a close, Australia climb the rankings after a dramatic 39-34 win over Wales while South Africa fall just short of taking third place off New Zealand following a 27-13...

Wales seek redemption as Australia hunt second tour victory

The 45th Test between Wales and Australia is set to play out this weekend in Cardiff as the Welsh seek some redemption after a shock result last weekend against Georgia:       The present...

Young’s Cardiff Intent on Making a Statement in South Africa

Cardiff Rugby boss Dai Young says it will need a nine out of 10 performance from his team to claim a statement BKT United Rugby Championship victory out in South Africa.   The Arms Park side take...

Last time they faced off: Wales 29-28 Australia: Priestland kick denies Wallabies at the death

A last-gasp penalty from Rhys Priestland denied 14-man Australia a memorable comeback against Wales at the Principality Stadium on 20 Novemebr 2021.   Smarting from a 32-15 defeat to England, the...

Wayne Pivac knows he ‘can’t get sidetracked’ by talk over his Wales future

Joe Hawkins to make his Wales senior debut against Australia

Head coach Wayne Pivac has named the Wales senior men’s team to play Australia in the fourth and final round of the Autumn Nations Series.     Wales face the Wallabies at Principality...

Ben Donaldson to start at flyhalf for Australia vs Wales in Cardiff

NSW Waratahs playmaker Ben Donaldson will start at flyhalf for the first time in Wallaby gold against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon (local time).    With a number of players unavailable...