Australia Rugby

Australia rugby mourns loss of apartheid-opposing 'Magnificent Seven'

The Australian Rugby community is mourning the loss of two-Test Wallabies flanker, Barry McDonald who passed away on Wednesday, ag…

Online Editors

02 Jan, 17:21

Wallabies lure second row back to Australia with Rugby World Cup deal

Lock Matt Philip will return from France in July in a boost for the Wallabies and Melbourne, signing with the Super Rugby club thr…

AAP

08 Apr, 4:39

'Maybe it's a good thing in Australian rugby where good players are missing out'

The 25-year-old has taken an old-school path to the professional ranks, proving himself at club level and the second-tier National…

AAP

08 Apr, 0:50

Super Rugby star excited by Trans-Tasman competition after NZ-Australia travel bubble announced

James O'Connor is keen to break out the popcorn and study a new opposition after confirmation of a travel bubble gave Super Rugby …

AAP

06 Apr, 2:27

'What concerned me was the 'dumbing down' of Australian rugby. For a long time, Australian rugby was the most innovative on the planet'

Yet there is another Wayne Smith in rugby, arguably the doyen of Australian Rugby journalism for the past several decades, and he …

Nick Turnbull

31 Mar, 21:10

The Waratahs need Michael Cheika more than ever - but what cost would his return have on Australian rugby?

It's been six years since Michael Cheika last took charge of the Waratahs, but could be the man to bring glory back to New South W…

Nick Turnbull

29 Mar, 1:28

'As good as what we've seen over the Tasman': Dave Rennie's bold comparison between NZ's and Australia's Super Rugby competitions

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie thinks the quality of Australian Super Rugby has improved and is keen for the Trans-Tasman competiti…

AAP

25 Mar, 20:22

'The plan is one competition and we're working hard on that with our partners Rugby Australia as we speak'

New Zealand Rugby is "really confident" of adding Pacific teams to Super Rugby in time for the 2022 season despite concerns.

AAP

25 Mar, 5:30

Rennie lays out Rugby Australia's stance amid Koroibete rumours

Coach Dave Rennie appears resigned to losing his best player, Marika Koroibete, with cashed-up overseas competitions

AAP

25 Mar, 5:02

'A concern for everyone': Why Rugby Australia's Chief is unhappy with the flailing Waratahs

Speaking at the launch of this weekend's Aon Uni 7s domestic women's tournament, Marinos was asked for his thoughts after five rou…

AAP

24 Mar, 18:36

'There's a fair appetite': The plan Rugby Australia boss Andy Marinos has for the 2021 Rugby Championship

With Australia viewed as good hosts for the 2020 Tri-Nations, RA boss Andy Marinos has shared his thoughts about the 2021 Rugby Ch…

AAP

24 Mar, 5:10

'Australian rugby's most important back': Matt Toomua sends fans into frenzy after win over Waratahs

Fans have expressed their awe of Rebels first-five Matt Toomua following his inspired display during his side's win over the Warat…

Sam Smith

20 Mar, 1:31

British and Irish Lions make decision on Rugby Australia's offer to host 2021 tour

The British and Irish Lions have come to a decision regarding Rugby Australia's audacious bid to host the 2021 test series against…

Sam Smith

05 Mar, 20:43

How James O'Connor went from Australian rugby's bad boy to captaining the Reds to a record-breaking win

Brad Thorn reckons James O'Connor's redemption story is nearing completion after the reformed rugby bad boy led the Reds to a reco…

AAP

19 Feb, 22:20

'It's about mindset as well' - How the Brumbies plan to lead Australian rugby's new era

Super Rugby AU's defending champion Brumbies have vowed to play their part as the code begins a new era on Friday.

AAP

17 Feb, 3:26

Why playing the Lions in Australia 'would be the biggest disappointment in South African rugby history'

Springboks fullback Dillyn Leyds believes staging this year's British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in Australia "would be …

Sam Smith

05 Feb, 17:30