Andy Farrell appointed Lions coach for Australia tour
The British and Irish Lions have appointed Ireland's Andy Farrell as their head coach for the 2025 tour of Australia.
rugby union
Quade Cooper rides road to rugby redemption in Tokyo
A controversial omission from the Wallabies squad for the Rugby World Cup, Quade Cooper will return to action with his Japanese club side Kintetsu.
Cooper’s rugby return marred by yellow card, heavy loss
Wallabies World Cup reject Quade Cooper's comeback in Japanese rugby has ended with a yellow card and a 27-point battering for his Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.
Ireland link has Schmidt as Wallabies coach contender
David Nucifora and Peter Horne taking on key RA roles after helping Ireland to world No.1 has raised the prospect of Joe Schmidt coaching the Wallabies.
Kiss says Queensland Reds’ No.10 race far from run
New coach Les Kiss has demanded the Queensland Reds be more clinical and versatile as he mulls his options at No.10 for the next Super Rugby Pacific season.
Cheika quits Pumas, RA not ruling out Wallabies return
Michael Cheika's decision to quit his post with the Pumas has raised the inevitable question as to whether or not he will return as Wallabies coach.
Guilt-free Jones denies early interview in Japan reveal
A guilt-free Eddie Jones says he is comfortable with the circumstances surrounding his controversial move from the Wallabies to coach Japan.
Clean slate as McReight vows to use World Cup for good
Queensland Reds star Fraser McReight is enjoying the clean slate at club level after a World Cup campaign he thinks will have long-term benefits.
Eddie Jones out to salvage reputation back in Japan
After his England and Australian adventures ended in failure and acrimony, Eddie Jones is looking for redemption with his new job on an old stamping ground.
Invested Moore’s simple advice to RA after Eddie exit
Stephen Moore has offered his thoughts on the appointment of the next Wallabies coach as he prepares for his own return of sorts to the Queensland Reds.
Super Rugby must speed up to lure fans back: Waugh
RA chief executive Phil Waugh says speeding up the game and limiting the time the ball is out of play are ways to revive interest in Super Rugby.
Aussie sevens women triumph again but men lose final
Australia's sevens women have earned back-to-back world series triumphs in Cape Town in dramatic fashion while the Aussie men were beaten in their final.
Australian Open golf may be lost to NSW despite success
Golf Australia has revealed free-to-air TV numbers were up almost 200 per cent during the compelling final round of the Australian Open in Sydney.
Rebels’ Tupou seeks fresh start after RWC nightmare
Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou simply wants to stay fit and perform for the Melbourne Rebels after his high-profile Super Rugby Pacific switch from the Reds.
Vest finds way out of ‘long tunnel’ after broken neck
Connor Vest has opened up about life under new coach Les Kiss and the broken neck that left the Queensland Reds enforcer pondering his future.
Bell throws hat into ring to captain wounded Wallabies
NSW Waratahs prop Angus Bell says he aspired to captain the Wallabies and would be happy to answer any SOS call from the new coach, whoever that may be.
Wallaby Nawaqanitawase defects to NRL’s Roosters
Mark Nawaqanitawase could still play for the Wallabies next year, despite signing a two-year NRL deal from 2025 with the Sydney Roosters
Levi sisters power Aussie women to Dubai Sevens triumph
The Levi sisters, Maddison and Teagan, have played huge roles in powering Australia's rugby women to a Dubai Sevens triumph over previously invincible NZ.
Levi sisters lead Aussie charge towards Paris Olympics
Maddison and Teagan Levi are locked into the Australian rugby sevens program long-term with the star sisters set to be part of the Paris Olympic charge.
Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan ousted
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been sacked following a torrid year, with Daniel Herbert named as his replacement on an interim basis.
McLennan says he was the victim of a rugby power grab
Axed Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan fears his ousting will only lead to more division in a code split over the governing body's centralisation play.
New Rugby Australia chairman pledges to listen to fans
New RA chairman Dan Herbert says all stakeholders and fans will be listened to as part of the ailing code's concerted effort to revive rugby in Australia.
Rugby Australia chair urged to quit by his own unions
The internal war within Rugby Australia has turned ugly, with chairman Hamish McLennan urged to quit by six of his own member unions.
Defiant RA boss McLennan granted 24-hour reprieve
Hamish McLennan doesn't plan to quit as chair of Rugby Australia despite a demand from six of his own member unions to do so.
Former great Larkham open to Wallabies coaching job
World Cup-winning player Stephen Larkham says he's interested in the Wallabies coaching job after Eddie Jones walked out on the job last month.
Michael Hooper signs up for Aussie sevens Olympic bid
Veteran Australian rugby star Michael Hooper is to take up a new challenge as a sevens player for the national squad, with an eye on striking Olympic gold.
RA CEO rules out any more Suaalli-like raids on NRL
First-year CEO Phil Waugh says Rugby Australia won't be buying into any bidding war with NRL clubs as the player tug-of-war between the two codes escalates.
Waratahs commit to RA alignment, Brumbies not so keen
Rugby Australia has taken the first step towards centralisation, with New South Wales the first state to commit to an alignment with the governing body.
Rebels excited to have Tupou in Super Rugby ranks
Melbourne's biggest signing Taniela Tupou will be at Super Rugby training early next month, with coach Kevin Foote looking to make the Rebels' scrum a weapon.
RA chair McLennan’s pitch to remain after ‘ugly’ Cup
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has defended the decision to appoint Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach, and argued why he should remain at the helm.
Eddie Jones confirms interest in Japan coaching job
Eddie Jones has finally confirmed his interest in returning as Japan national coach following his ill-fated World Cup stint in charge of the Wallabies.