May the Best man win in Kangaroos centre battle Bradman Best gets one last chance before the knockout phase of the World Cup to secure a starting centre position for Australia. AAP · Oct 28
Beale recalled to Wallabies in huge World Cup pointer Veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale is being considered for a fourth Rugby World Cup after being recalled to the Wallabies' spring tour squad at age 37. AAP · Oct 28
Thailand to Kangaroos: Strange days indeed for debutant Australia debutant Ethan Strange has shut down talk of an early move to the Sydney Roosters, stating he is enjoying being mentored by coach Ricky Stuart. AAP · Oct 28
England’s Nations Championship plans hit by Pepper and Van Rensburg double blow Steve Borthwick has lost two key England squad members for the entire autumn period in the form of Guy Pepper and Benhard van Rensburg The Guardian - UK · Oct 27
England need to unearth World Cup core despite derby friction and injury chaos England’s Nations Championship games against Australia and Japan should be the end of experimentation for Steve Borthwick The Guardian - UK · Oct 27
Dazzled Diamonds deny No.1 ranking their main driver Already handing the Constellation Cup to their arch-rivals New Zealand, the Diamonds' status as the world's best netball team goes on the line in Melbourne. AAP · Oct 27
England fret over Fin Smith’s fitness for looming Australia match Steve Borthwick has been handed a dilemma at 10, with the Northampton fly-half unable to join the England training camp this week The Guardian - UK · Oct 26
No.1 issue faces Australia, but far from the only one James Tedesco was Australia's best player in the unimpressive win over Fiji and now a huge decision awaits Kevin Walters for the World Cup semi-final in Sydney. AAP · Oct 26
Three-game Bledisloe series looms as new deal struck The Wallabies will take on the All Blacks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as part of the Rugby Championship in 2027, along with an additional Test in 2029. AAP · Oct 26
Joe Marchant recalled to England training squad for Nations Championship Joe Marchant has been recalled to England’s training squad for the Nations Championship next month as Steve Borthwick faces injury disruption to his midfield options The Guardian - UK · Oct 25
Fiji star playmaker gives Dolphins a good No.6 headache Kurt Donoghoe, man of the match at five-eighth in the gallant loss to Australia, insists Fiji can beat New Zealand and advance to the World Cup semi-finals. AAP · Oct 25
Tedesco gets Australia out of jail against fab Fiji Australia are into the World Cup semi-finals after a 36-22 win over a Fiji side that threatened one of the biggest upsets in rugby league Test football. AAP · Oct 25
Diamonds lament Constellation Cup capitulation to NZ New Zealand have stunned the Diamonds to claim the Constellation Cup series, leaving Australian coach Stacey Marinkovich ruing a missed opportunity. AAP · Oct 25
'Come a long way': how Fifita won over Kangaroos coach David Fifita's career is on the up and the faith of Australia coach Kevin Walters in his talents has fast tracked that development. AAP · Oct 24
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24 Leicester turn up the hostility as Steward caps old-time beating of Northampton Leicester scored four unanswered tries in the second half to overturn a 7-3 interval deficit and beat Northampton 28-7 in the Prem
AAP · Oct 24 Pick me: Sam Konstas cracks yet another century Rising star Sam Konstas has made 149 off 131 balls to lead NSW to a 78-run One-Day Cup victory over Western Australia in Perth.
AAP · Oct 24 'Lots of pressure' on as Walters mulls spinal tap Australia coach Kevin Walters has an abundance of riches in the spine positions as the battle for fullback and halfback remains an open book in the World Cup.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 24 Red Roses suffer back-to-back defeats for first time in 10 years as Canada make statement Canada beat England 31-22 in WXV match in Ottawa for reigning women’s rugby world champions’ third loss in past 74 matches
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23 Will Borthwick’s autumn England squad embrace Prem chaos or prioritise prudence? Scoring spree will be forgotten at the Rugby World Cup, and a return for Courtney Lawes may hint at coach’s thinking
The National (Scotland) · Oct 23 The little-known Celtic rule that shaped Aiden McGeady’s international destiny McGeady says he probably would have played for Scotland if they had approached him before the Republic of Ireland.
AAP · Oct 23 End of an era as Wallaroos pair go 'out with a bang' Retiring Wallaroos Cecilia Smith and Emily Chancellor have gone out winners as Australia edged Scotland in a drama-filled Canberra contest.
AAP · Oct 22 'No regrets': why Kangaroos prop made switch from Tonga Australia prop Keaon Koloamatangi is comfortable with his decision to play as a Kangaroo at this World Cup after he lined up for Tonga in 2022.
AAP · Oct 22 Wallabies pack their Teddy for end-of-year Tests Wallabies coach Les Kiss has included a rookie scrumhalf and beefed up the forwards with some international flavour for the side's end-of-year European tour.
The Independent UK · Oct 22 England Rugby World Cup winner's son explains why he has chosen to represent France in tennis Iain Balshaw won the Rugby World Cup and now his son has emerged as a top tennis talent
AAP · Oct 22 Saab sets sights on Tonga after emotional Cedars debut Two of the most passionate fanbases in international rugby league will go head to head when Lebanon take on Tonga in the World Cup.