'That's on you': Wallabies star on Kiss balancing act Fraser McReight has addressed the elephant in the room as Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss prepares to transition into the Wallabies' top job later this year. AAP · Feb 9
Borthwick a contrast to Galthié as he picks England squad from position of strength France selection for Six Nations caused a huge stir but England’s head coach has no need to spring any shocks The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
England prepare to reveal Six Nations hand with Borthwick aware of ticking clock The Six Nations is a key staging post on the road to next year’s World Cup and with injuries biting, Wales offer the only real chance to experiment The Guardian - UK · Jan 20
The Australians gunning for Japanese rugby glory A former Wallabies coach, plenty of Australian players and a handful of ex-NRL flyers will have a point to prove when the Japanese rugby union season kicks off. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
Wallabies say konnichiwa to coach Kiss with Japan Test With Joe Schmidt overseeing the Wallabies for three Tests of the new Nations Championship, Les Kiss will take over for a home and away series against Japan. AAP · Nov 26, 2025
England have no plans to reward Borthwick with new deal despite winning run The Rugby Football Union has no plans to begin talks with Steve Borthwick over extending his contract beyond 2027 ‘for the foreseeable future’ despite England’s 11-match winning streak The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2025
RFU reveals stance on Steve Borthwick contract after England’s long winning run Borthwick’s England have won their last 11 games with their head coach contracted through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025
Max Ojomoh delivers champagne moment for England to signify arrival on big stage Versatile back’s standout performance against Argentina on only his second cap should provide Borthwick with a valuable option for the Six Nations The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025
Could new Nations Championship transform Test rugby? The jury is out There is logic to the fresh international format, due to launch next year, but glaring issues and logistical challenges too The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025
Hockings in Japan debut five years after Aussie exit Harry Hockings, one of three Reds players to knock back a pay cut and seek overseas deals during the COVID pandemic five years ago, will make his Japan debut. AAP · Nov 14, 2025
Damian McKenzie edges All Blacks home after scare to crush Scotland comeback Damian McKenzie scored a late try to edge New Zealand to a 25-17 victory after Scotland fought back from 17 points behind to level the contest at Murrayfield The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025
Ireland overcome sluggish start to get back to winning ways against Japan Ireland 41-10 Japan: Eddie Jones’ side only trailed by seven points at half-time before Ireland pulled away The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025
Who is Joe Marler? From hair-raising rugby antics to breakout star of Celebrity Traitors Viewers have been won over by the quick-witted and quirky former England international. But do they all know about the groin-grabbing and that ‘horse’ of his? The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025
Louisiana Harvest Festival Tragedy: Witnesses Recall Screams as Two Girls Thrown From Ferris Wheel Two minor-aged girls were thrown from a Ferris Wheel at Louisiana during the Harvest Festival. Witnesses recalled how they heard horrifying screams. International Business Times UK · Nov 3, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025 South Africa v Japan live: Feinberg-Mngomezulu inspires brilliant Springboks to big win at Wembley South Africa 61-7 Japan: A decade on from the ‘Miracle of Brighton’, the Springboks demolish the completely outclassed Brave Blossoms with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Kurt-Lee Arendse the stars
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025 Is South Africa vs Japan on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Springboks clash Everything you need to know ahead of the November international
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2025 Ireland and All Blacks back in Chicago with memories of 2016 on the mind Ireland’s Caelan Doris will make his comeback from injury against New Zealand while the world champions South Africa play Japan at Wembley
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025 Ben Earl, Andre Esterhuizen and what rugby’s hybrid players tell us about the future of the sport As versatility and power-packed benches continue to define international rugby, could the sport become even more position-less in the future?
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025 Henry Pollock, Carter Gordon and 10 other international rugby players to watch in November A busy schedule of action among the world’s top nations could see new Test stars emerge, with seeding for the next Rugby World Cup at stake
The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2025 Wallabies resume England rivalry with memories still fresh of Twickenham triumph The nature of last year’s boilover and the same never-say-die spirit that later sank the Lions and Springboks has sounded a warning
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025 Luke Cowan-Dickie admits he feared he would never join England’s 50-cap club The hooker is set to reach the milestone against Australia in Saturday’s autumn opener at Allianz Stadium, having made his Test debut in 2015.
AAP · Oct 26, 2025 Wallabies to call on reserves after lock injury toll Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will send an SOS back to Australia after likely losing two locks ahead of their Test against England at Twickenham.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2025 Wallabies dig deep to get revenge on Eddie Jones in gritty win over Japan Australia hold off Brave Blossoms in rainswept Tokyo to banish demons of Jones era
AAP · Oct 25, 2025 'Quality young men': Schmidt lauds Wallabies' spirit Coach Joe Schmidt is breathing easier after his Wallabies avoided a first-ever loss to Japan with a 19-15 victory over Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms in Tokyo.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2025 Japan 15-19 Australia: rugby union international Test – as it happened Wallabies defeat Cherry Blossoms after holding on in wet in Tokyo for a victorious start to spring tour