England learn from Maroons’ Origin flop
The entire England squad attended Sunday's State of Origin clash in Perth and they have taken out valuable lessons from the match.
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Wallabies’ Slipper looks for pack effort
Wallabies' prop James Slipper says England's traditional forward prowess in scrums and lineouts will present a big test in the upcoming three-match series.
Wallaby Cooper doesn’t regret Smith chat
Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper has no regrets about helping England youngster Marcus Smith, who he could line up against on Saturday in the opening Test.
Paenga-Amosa in French rugby title triumph
Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa has come off the bench to help Montpellier win the Top 14 title as they outplayed Castres to win the final 29-10.
Wallabies’ White wants dinner with Eddie
Ahead of their three-Test series, Wallabies halfback Nic White wants to dine out with England's Eddie Jones so he can pick the brains of the master coach.
Injury-free Vunivalu eyeing England Tests
Wallabies winger Suliasi Vunivalu says he's ready to face England in the three-Test series next month despite his limited rugby experience.
Eddie’s England prime for aggressive tour
Coach Eddie Jones says his England rugby squad must be ready to face aggression on and off the pitch on tour in Australia.
Vunipola in England recall for rugby tour
England have turned to Billy Vunipola as the solution to an injury crisis, recalling the Saracens forward for the rugby tour to Australia.
Don’t abandon Super Rugby Pacific: Rennie
Rugby Australia is threatening to abandon Super Rugby Pacific after next year, but Wallabies coach Dave Rennie thinks it would be a bad move.
Wallaby McDermott’s blast from the past
Tate McDermott has come full circle by joining the Wallabies camp at the resort where he slaved away as a food and beverage attendant in his teen years.
Neville closing in on Wallabies debut
Brumbies' behemoth Cadeyrn Neville has been grinding for a decade in search of a Wallabies debut which could come in next month's England Test series.
Crusaders are Super Rugby kings again
The Crusaders are celebrating a record 11th Super Rugby title after downing the Blues 21-7 in the final at Eden Park.
O’Connor open to Wallabies fullback switch
Veteran James O'Connor says he's open to a switch to Wallabies fullback if required for the England Test series, which gets underway in Perth early next month.
Wallaroos make two changes for USA clash
Injury has forced coach Jay Tregonning to make two changes to his starting line-up as the Australian women face USA in the Pacific Four rugby series.
Brumbies fall in tense Super Rugby semi
The Blues have advanced to the Super Rugby Pacific decider after beating the Brumbies 20-19 in a semi-final thriller at Eden Park.
Rodda blow, Vunivalu nears Wallabies debut
Izack Rodda's foot injury means he'll miss the Test series against England while Suliasi Vunivalu one of six uncapped players named in the Wallabies' squad.
Wallabies get Japan trio for England Tests
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has chosen Japan-based backs Quade Cooper, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete as his overseas-based players for the England series.
Brumbies ‘licking lips’ for Eden Park semi
Brumbies prop James Slipper says his side is far from daunted as it heads to Eden Park to battle the Blues for a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final.
Five more new faces in England rugby camp
A further five uncapped players have been called into coach Eddie Jones's England rugby squad in the countdown to a tour of Australia.
Crusaders end Qld Reds’ Super Rugby season
The Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific season is over, going down to the Crusaders 37-15 in a quarter-final clash in Christchurch.
‘Tradie’ Reds earn Super Rugby lessons
The Queensland Reds have fallen well short of their trans-Tasman goals this Super season, but have at least exposed a host of fresh faces to the Kiwi standard.
Chiefs end NSW Waratahs’ Super season
The NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific season is over following a 39-15 quarter-finals loss to the Chiefs in Hamilton.
Brumbies dig deep for Super playoffs win
The Brumbies will head to the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals after knocking off the Hurricanes 35-25 at GIO Stadium on Saturday night.
Brumbies set to get Valetini semis boost
The Brumbies will be underdogs when they face the Blues in a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final at Eden Park, but their captain and coach say they're up for it.
England’s Tuilagi out of Australia tour
Sale centre Manu Tuilagi will miss England's rugby tour to Australia after having a knee operation.
Thorn wants 23-man Reds to upset Crusaders
The Queensland Reds say they can't afford another slow start against the Crusaders when the two teams meet again in Friday's Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final.
Caslick inspires new era of sevens stars
Australian women's rugby sevens coach Tim Walsh is excited about his side's Commonwealth Games prospects after securing a drought-breaking World Series title.
Folau faces social media curbs with Tonga
Soon to return to international rugby with Tonga, Israel Folau will face social media restrictions, along with his teammates, says coach Toutai Kefu.
Origin vibes for Reds’ Crusaders ambush
Former Queensland Origin prop Brad Thorn is channelling the underdog Maroons spirit as Reds coach ahead of their Super Rugby quarter-final in Christchurch.
Reds hatch plan to shut down star Mo’unga
The Queensland Reds will be aiming to turn the tables on the Crusaders when the teams lock horns in Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final.
NSW bank on Perese for Super Rugby finals
NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman is backing his underdog team as the Super Rugby Pacific competition enters the knockout quarter-final stage.