Veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale has earnt a shock recall for the Wallabies after he was one of 38 players named in Joe Schmidt’s first squad as Australian coach that includes 13 uncapped players.
Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop dies aged 25
New Zealand rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop has died aged 25.
‘This is real now’: Tears as ‘sad’ reality sinks in after Melbourne Rebels play final game
The Wellington Hurricanes overcame a slow start to win their quarter-final 47-20 against the Melbourne Rebels, who farewelled the Super Rugby in fighting fashion.
‘Mad scenes’ as England international puts fan in headlock
England rugby star Jonny Hill has been accused of “putting a fan in a headlock and leaving him with a cut eye” after a semi-final defeat.
‘What a d**k’: Medic causes outrage over ‘pathetic’ rugby act
Rugby fans have been left shaking their heads in response to a medic’s classless act of unsportsmanship on the sideline of a game in Australia this week.
MCG’s 2027 Rugby World Cup final dream ‘in doubt’ over Melbourne Rebels shutdown in Super Rugby
The MCG’s hopes of hosting the 2027 Rugby World Cup final, and Victoria’s chances of hosting other major rugby events are in severe doubt, over the shutdown of the Melbourne Rebels.
The Melbourne Rebels will not continue in 2025 after Rugby Australia rejected a bit to keep them alive
Rugby Australia has rejected an application from a consortium seeking take over the Melbourne Rebels with a move to the courts the only possible saviour for the embattled club which will be shut down after 14 seasons.
‘I’d never play again’: Rugby world in shock over viral 20m tackle
A South African schoolboy rugby player has gone viral after he carried his opponent 20m backwards in wild scenes during a recent match.
NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman won’t get a new contract after two win season
Waratahs coach Darren Coleman was given credit for navigating “three challenging seasons” but won’t get a fourth after the battling Super Rugby outfit confirmed he wouldn’t be offered a new contract.
Spotted: Schuster sighting sparks possibility of shock Des reunion — NRL Transfer Whispers
Could the Gold Coast Titans be considering handing out-of-contract utility Josh Schuster an NRL lifeline?
England star tasered twice by police, convicted of assault in ‘unfortunate misunderstanding’
England and Saracens forward Billy Vunipola was convicted of assault and injuring a police officer in Mallorca, a Spanish court said Tuesday (AEST).
‘He’s got time’: Wallabies legend Drew Mitchell confident Michael Hooper can make Olympics squad
Former Wallabies star Drew Mitchell has backed Michael Hooper’s quest to represent Australia in rugby sevens at the Paris Olympics after the former skipper made an encouraging start to his career in Hong Kong.
‘Can’t believe it’: NSW Waratahs clinch ‘crazy’ golden point victory against Crusaders
Waratahs’ fans have always been a faithful and patient lot, able to cling to the slimmest glimmer of hope when everything else seems lost.
Former All Blacks assistant Mike Cron joins Wallabies coaching staff
Renowned scrum doctor Mike Cron has joined the Wallabies coaching staff.
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper to play first sevens game for Australia in Hong Kong
Wallabies legend Michael Hooper will take his first big steps towards the Paris Olympics when he makes his rugby sevens debut for Australia in Hong Kong next weekend.