12-year wait ended as major World Ranking change lands
Italy's 18-15 win over Scotland in rain-sodden Rome has resulted in the teams swapping places in the World Rugby Men's Rankings.
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Matt Burke's 'ability to mind-read' reason Wallabies fullback role is locked up
Matt Burke expects Tom Wright to quickly re-establish himself as Australia's premier fullback when the ACT Brumbies star returns f…
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Wallabies captain says Fiji loom as genuine Rugby World Cup threat
Rugby World Cup smokies Fiji have the x-factor to worry any team at next year's tournament, says Wallabies captain Harry Wilson.
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International
Opinion
No CEO, no head coach, but the All Blacks can fire pot shots at Australia
No All Blacks coach, no chief executive, no chief financial officer, no chief commercial officer, no head of high performance, no …
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Harry Wilson and John Eales react to the current state of New Zealand Rugby
Wilson was quick to shutdown any suggestion of New Zealand Rugby struggling in any way, still calling them a "world class side".
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Hong Kong China land historic Rugby World Cup opening match
Rugby World Cup debutants Hong Kong China have been called upon to play in a historic tournament-opening match against hosts Austr…
Rugby World Cup
Interview
World Rugby Chair shares Zimbabwe fans’ story that captures RWC spirit
World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson was stopped by a couple of Zimbabwe supporters before flying to Sydney on Tuesday.
All Blacks send jibe Wallabies way after blockbuster clash ducked
The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw has been announced in full with the Wallabies first up opponent in the opening clash at Optus Stadiu…
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RWC 2027 schedule: 5 high-stakes matches on the road to the Round of 16
Within four days of the tournament kicking off in Perth on October 1st, all 24 participating nations will have taken to the field.
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Boks' title defence starts with top 10 clash: 2027 World Cup schedule released
World Rugby have announced the fixtures for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, with reigning champions South Africa getting th…
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'The one question' Eddie Jones has over Angus Crichton's Wallabies hopes
Angus Crichton is a Wallaby in waiting in the eyes of Japan coach Eddie Jones, but there's a question over exactly how effective h…
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Max Jorgensen breaks silence on NRL links after signing new rugby deal
20-Test Wallaby Max Jorgensen has re-signed with Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs on a landmark five-year deal.
Wallaby Max Jorgensen joins exclusive club with major contract extension
Wallabies outside back Max Jorgensen will be available for the next two Rugby World Cups after signing a huge five-year contract e…
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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii reacts to NRL star Angus Crichton’s rugby deal
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii believes Angus Crichton has enough time to push for a spot in the Wallabies’ Rugby World Cup squad.
Rugby Australia put Max Jorgensen NRL saga to bed with mega deal
Max Jorgensen has turned his back on a move to the Sydney Roosters for a third time after shaking hands with Rugby Australia on a …
World Rugby appoint ex-New Zealand CEO Mark Robinson to key new role
Robinson, who stepped down from his NZRU role at the end of last year, will join World Rugby in May, as its new Chief of Rugby.
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International
Opinion
Fate has a beautiful gift coming for Rassie and the Boks
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus is chuffed that his new attack guru, Tony Brown, is staying put in South Africa until the 202…
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Nations Championship to be shown exclusively on free-to-air TV
ITV will become the undisputed home of international rugby in the UK until 2029, offering fans the most comprehensive free-to-air …
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‘If I don’t do it now...’: NRL star Angus Crichton explains code switch
Angus Crichton will leave the NRL after the 2026 season, believing a code switch had to happen now or probably never.
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'Stages for history': Rugby World Cup 2027 venues revealed
Rugby World Cup 2027 continues to take shape with the announcement of the eight venues set to host the tournament across Australia…
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Confirmed: NRL star Angus Crichton commits to code switch before World Cup
Sydney Roosters backrower Angus Crichton will officially switch codes ahead of next year’s Super Rugby Pacific season.
Report: NRL star Angus Crichton agrees to code switch before 2027 RWC
Mark Nawaqanitawase isn’t the only Sydney Roosters player reportedly switching codes ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup.
International
Opinion
New All Blacks captain, Fiji stun Scotland: 15 bold predictions for 2026
This writer has used a gut-feel approach, trying to predict 15 big-news stories for the 2026 club and international seasons.
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Scott Robertson's win stats highlight weight of All Blacks expectation
Robertson, 51, began his tenure as head coach with unconvincing 16-15 victory over England in Dunedin in July 2024.
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‘Enter Joe Schmidt’: Fans react to Scott Robertson’s All Blacks exit
New Zealand Rugby confirmed on Thursday that Scott Robertson is no longer the All Blacks head coach.
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Tom Lynagh opens up on ‘ultimate goal’ after Wallabies rise in 2025
Queensland Reds playmaker Tom Lynagh is chasing the “ultimate goal” with the Wallabies in 2026, chasing a starting spot.
Champion de Crespigny striving for more after breakout Wallabies season
Nick Champion de Crespigny is striving for more in 2026 after a breakout season in Wallaby gold.
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Wallabies duo share same reaction to upcoming coaching change
Wallabies Tate McDermott and Nick Champion de Crespigny both had the same reaction when asked about the upcoming coaching change.
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Tate McDermott shares honest injury update from Wallabies camp
Wallabies scrum-half Tate McDermott remains sidelined with a serious hamstring injury and doesn’t have a target return date.
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British & Irish Lions 2025
Exclusive
Long Covid-suffering Wasps legend helps England stars reach peak performance
A clinic in south-west London is increasingly becoming the go-to place for rugby players looking to optimise their performance and…
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Rugby referee 'Fearless Fred' Howard dies
Howard, from the Liverpool Rugby Referees' Society, was an international referee from 1983 to 1992, standing in for 20 Tests.
‘It’s no excuse’: Champion de Crespigny reflects as Wallabies regroup
Loose forward Nick Champion de Crespigny is back in Wallabies camp, with the entire 40-man group “buzzing with energy."
Wallabies turn the page: ‘You can’t just play for 40 minutes'
The Wallabies have “closed the chapter” on an eventful 2025 season that delivered some famous results and unwanted history.
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British & Irish Lions 2025
Analysis
Northern vs Southern: Who really won the battle of hemispheres in 2025
With the Nations Championship, the dawn of a new age for the Test Match arena is upon us, and with it the Northern vs Southern Hem…
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The leading try-scorer in all 24 Rugby World Cup 2027 teams
With another year almost over, some records have fallen while others seem hellbent in refusing to budge, mainly when it comes to e…
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Debuts from heaven and hell: All the newcomers to Test rugby in 2025
Rugby World Cup 2027 qualified teams handed debuts to well over 200 players this year, with varying degrees of success.
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