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Wallabies raid NRL ranks in pursuit of World Cup glory

Rugby Australia is making no secret of its intention to build the best possible Wallabies team for the 2027 World Cup - even if that means poaching the NRL.

AAP · Mar 10

Sevens pair among new faces in Wallaroos rugby squad

Interim coach Sam Needs has unveiled a new-look Wallaroos squad that includes 10 potential debutants including sevens duo Piper Simons and Sidney Taylor.

AAP · Mar 10

'I'm a novice': Lomax admits he has a mountain to climb

Rugby recruit Zac Lomax knows he has a long way to go to fulfil his dream of becoming a dual international and playing for the Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup.

AAP · Mar 10

RFU backs Steve Borthwick despite England’s historic Six Nations loss in Italy

Steve Borthwick has received the backing of Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney but Austin Healey has called for his sacking

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8

The horror half-hour that cost England in Six Nations defeat to Italy

Two yellow cards, a handful of missed chances and a soft concession of the match-winning try meant England threw away an eight-point lead

The Independent UK · Mar 8

England’s historic defeat to Italy raises unthinkable question – and it could get worse for Steve Borthwick

While there is little desire for change internally, England head coach Borthwick has been placed under huge pressure

The Independent UK · Mar 8

Megan Jones on how rugby helped her embrace who she really is

Megan Jones, instrumental in England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup win, says the sport helped her embrace who she really is, as she features on The Independent’s Influence List this International Women’s Day.

The Independent UK · Mar 8

'Challenging': new obstacles face Brumbies after defeat

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is expecting more to changes to his squad to occur after they suffered a 34-31 loss to the Reds.

AAP · Mar 7

Gordon steals win as Reds overcome Brumbies in thriller

Carter Gordon has scored a post-siren try to end the ACT Brumbies' unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Pacific in a soggy and thrilling contest in Canberra.

AAP · Mar 7

Win for the coach as Highlanders down Force in thriller

The Highlanders' tight win over the Western Force was all the sweeter for players after their coach Jamie Joseph had missed out on the All Blacks job.

AAP · Mar 7