McReight's plan for Wallabies to end Eden Park curse Fraser McReight thinks he knows what's coming from the All Blacks and has genuine belief the Wallabies can win at Eden Park for the first time since 1986. AAP · Oct 6
Former ABs skipper at peace with demotion Scott Barrett has addressed Dave Rennie's call not to reinstate him with the All Blacks captaincy as he prepares to return from a lay-off to face Australia. AAP · Oct 6
Rugby union power rankings: how the teams stand a year from World Cup There’s no ignoring the holders but what of the hosts, the All Blacks, France and even England? Here’s a rundown of all 24 teams taking part in Australia in October 2027 The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Kiss irked over Paisami suspension, coy on replacement Wallabies coach Les Kiss faces a midfield reshuffle after Hunter Paisami's four-week ban, eyeing several options ahead of the crucial Eden Park Bledisloe clash. AAP · Oct 1
Wallabies dare to dream of Rugby World Cup glory as momentum builds under Kiss Lock Jeremy Williams backs hosts to end Webb Ellis Cup drought as Australia rise to sixth in the world rankings after an unbeaten start to coach’s reign The Guardian - AU · Oct 1
Star centre cleared for Cup action against All Blacks Len Ikitau has overcome an ankle injury to be named in the Wallabies squad for the Bledisloe Cup, with coach Les Kiss also including a Brumbies bolter. AAP · Sep 30
Hong Kong China’s minnows relish a Rugby World Cup baptism of fire The debutants will face Australia and All Blacks and full-back Paul Altier admits he and his teammates are more used to ‘watching it as fans’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Wallabies gear up for mouthwatering South Africa clash: ‘A massive, massive Test’ With Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing and a bench packed with forwards, coach Les Kiss is hoping he has a formula to topple the Springboks The Guardian - AU · Sep 26
Wallabies brace for air and ground battle against Boks The Wallabies will be set for an intense battle in the air and at ground level when they take on world No.1 South Africa at Optus Stadium on Sunday. AAP · Sep 24
All Blacks suffer major injury blow after South Africa series defeat IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 21
Super Rugby Pacific fans to feast on Sunday kick-offs The 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season features 10 Sunday afternoon games as the new 10-team format throws up a series of changes to the 30-year-old tournament. AAP · Sep 15
Greatest Rivalry swagger showed South Africa will take some beating at World Cup All Blacks were valiant in 3-1 series defeat but Springboks sent another warning to rest of the world in Baltimore The Guardian - UK · Sep 13
South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as Springboks seal series against All Blacks in Baltimore The Springboks sealed success with a 43-28 win in Baltimore The Independent UK · Sep 12
Springboks v All Blacks a US World Cup preview in Baltimore as thrilling series goes down to the wire ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ will culminate on US soil on Saturday, a staging post on the road to America hosting the World Cup in 2031 The Guardian - US · Sep 11
AAP · Sep 11 All Blacks coaching great joins Sea Eagles stable In a coaching coup, Manly have secured former All Blacks mentor Steve Hansen as their football performance director to work alongside rookie Kieran Foran.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6 ‘It was tough to be Jonah Lomu’: new film sheds light on late All Blacks hero The New Zealand great made his name at 1995 Rugby World Cup but rapid rise to fame took its toll as his health worsened
The Independent UK · Sep 5 Springboks edge fiery clash against New Zealand to edge 2-1 ahead in series South Africa won the third of four Tests while New Zealand captain Ardie Savea was forced off and is a doubt for the final clash
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5 Kriel and Marx tries help South Africa power past All Blacks to take series lead Second-half tries from Jesse Kriel and Malcolm Marx inspired South Africa to a 29-24 win against New Zealand and a 2-1 lead in the four-Test series
The Independent UK · Sep 5 South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as Springboks come from behind in epic third Test South Africa 29-24 New Zealand: The Springboks produced a rousing comeback against the All Blacks to secure victory in Johannesburg
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 Love or hate him, Erasmus misses nothing in rugby’s ‘Greatest Rivalry’ thriller Late changes to South Africa’s team smacked of mind games, but a reinvigorated New Zealand remain in the hunt
The Independent UK · Aug 30 Rassie Erasmus hits back at All Blacks over ‘nonsense’ Springboks scrum accusation All Blacks boss Dave Rennie had accused the world champions of scrummaging illegally before the second Test
The Independent UK · Aug 29 South Africa inflict first loss of year on New Zealand to level series South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking was the difference as the Springboks levelled the four-game series in Cape Town
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 Erasmus tricks and Kolisi magic inspire Springboks to level series with All Blacks South Africa levelled the series against New Zealand with a 33-26 win after Rassie Erasmus made multiple last-minute changes while Siya Kolisi was in inspired form
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: rugby union second Test – as it happened. Springboks respond to adversity and withstand All Blacks fight back to level the series 1-1 after a hard fought victory in Cape Town.
The Independent UK · Aug 29 South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Springboks level the series with hard-fought win in thrilling contest South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking proved the difference as the hosts levelled the series in Cape Town