'It's been real': Wallabies star's no-fuss retirement Andrew Kellaway won't get the chance to reach 50 caps for the Wallabies after announcing his rugby retirement one Test short of the milestone. AAP · Oct 12
What’s in a name? Enough to ensnare Australia, NZ and PNG in a legal battle over the rugby team name ‘Chiefs’ Last week, New Zealand Rugby began legal action in the High Court of New Zealand to protect the club name “Chiefs” against its use by the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC). The Conversation · Oct 12
Battle for use of Chiefs NRL team name headed for court New Zealand Rugby has filed proceedings in the NZ High Court over the decision to name the NRL's Papua New Guinea expansion side the Chiefs. AAP · Oct 8
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
Wallabies veterans miss out as Les Kiss selects new face for Springboks Test James O’Connor and Bernard Foley need more Super Rugby game time before selection as Harry McLaughlin-Phillips is named for South Africa clash The Guardian - AU · Sep 14
'If we're serious about it': Tonga's rugby reminder Wycliff Palu, the former Wallaby with Tongan heritage, is invested in providing consistent exposure to the sport in a country that still loves rugby. AAP · Sep 3
James O'Connor rejoins Force with Wallabies on his mind Veteran flyhalf James O'Connor says his one-year playing deal with the Western Force will possibly be his final hurrah, and he wants to go out with a bang. AAP · Sep 2
'Proven winner': Cheika back as Waratahs coach Ending Rugby Australia's months-long search, Michael Cheika will return as NSW Waratahs coach 13 years after guiding the franchise to a Super Rugby title. AAP · Aug 19
Fiji welcome favourite son home for Super Rugby Long-time Test and sevens star Leone Nakarawa will play for the Fijian Drua in the 2027 Super Rugby competition, returning home after playing in Europe. AAP · Aug 18
'World-class': Cheika set for Waratahs coaching return Michael Cheika, the only man to lead the NSW Waratahs to a Super Rugby title, is firming to be named as the franchise's next mentor, possibly even this week. AAP · Aug 17
Thriller breeds hope for trans-Tasman rivalry Australian female rugby players have proven their mettle against one of the world's strongest teams, boding well as the Wallaroos prepare to face New Zealand. AAP · Aug 1
No trans-Tasman glory, but Tahs proud of scaring Blues The Waratahs found solace in mounting a genuine contest against women's Super Rugby juggernaut the Blues in the trans-Tasman clash of champions. AAP · Aug 1
Rugby World Cup funding to aid Pacific push As well as targeting Australian grassroots rugby, part of a $90 million World Cup funding package will be directed to establishing competitions in the Pacific. AAP · Jul 29
Schmidt identifies key weakness for Australian rugby The Wallabies have farewelled coach Joe Schmidt with a win, running in nine tries to two in a 57-10 thumping of Italy in Perth. AAP · Jul 18
AAP · Jul 15 Veteran pair eye super one-year comeback with Waratahs Two former Wallabies who helped deliver the Waratahs a Super Rugby premiership more than a decade ago look set to sign for a one-and-done return season in 2027.
AAP · Jul 1 'New interest': Aussie clubs back Super Rugby changes Australia's Super Rugby Pacific clubs say changes to the league's format for next year will boost the struggling competition as well as the Wallabies.
AAP · Jun 20 Chiefs blown away by 'Canes in stunning Super decider A decade after the Hurricanes' last and only previous Super Rugby championship, Wellington is again title town thanks to a 55-point thrashing of the Chiefs.
AAP · Jun 16 Exiting coach doesn't fancy Wallabies' World Cup hopes One of Australia's longest serving and most experienced coaches has cast doubts on the Wallabies' hopes of contending for Rugby World Cup glory next year.
AAP · Jun 16 No doubt about it: Chiefs' Aussie gets Super final shot Aussie centre Lalakai Foketi has explained the differences between the environments at the Chiefs and Waratahs ahead of the Kiwi club's fourth-straight final.
AAP · Jun 12 Chiefs rout Crusaders to reach fourth straight decider The Chiefs thumped the reigning champion Crusaders to reach the Super Rugby Pacific final, having suffered heartbreak as runners-up the last three years.
AAP · Jun 7 Rennie steers Steelers to victory in Japan grand final There was joy for ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie but heartbreak for his former charge Bernard Foley in the Japan Rugby League One decider in Tokyo.
AAP · Jun 5 RU:Hurricanes' record romp sinks Brumbies, extends hoodoo A record total, set up by five first-half Hurricanes tries, has emphatically ended the Brumbies' Super Rugby season and extended a horror Australian record.
AAP · Jun 4 RU:Brumby has grand plans to ride Hurricanes into history James Slipper is looking to weather the table-topping Hurricanes in Wellington, aiming to help rewrite the Super Rugby Pacific history books once again.
AAP · Jun 4 Brumby has grand plans to ride Hurricanes into history James Slipper is looking to weather the table-topping Hurricanes in Wellington, aiming to help rewrite the Super Rugby Pacific history books once again.
AAP · Jun 3 What horror record? Brumbies set sights on Hurricanes The Brumbies will have to buck history if they are to beat the Hurricanes in Wellington, but coach Stephen Larkham is treating it like a normal game.