End of an era for Wallaroos as full-time program looms Australia's women's rugby union team will be in a full-time integrated program from next year, and their captain insists the work for the players starts now. AAP · Oct 22
Best gives big contract hint before Kangaroos debut Bradman Best wrote down in primary school that he wanted to play for Australia and gets to realise his dream, as he also opens up on his next contract. AAP · Oct 22
No sour grapes: Venter on vintage form as he lays out Saracens vision The head of rugby culture and wine consultant wants people to see ‘the bigger picture’ as he builds the club to win the Prem again The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
Silver Ferns defeat Diamonds, edge closer to No.1 The Diamonds are at risk of surrendering top spot on netball's world rankings for the first time since 2013, having suffered another loss to the Silver Ferns. AAP · Oct 21
Weale's simple message for family ahead of Aussie debut Lock forward Makenzie Weale will make her debut for the Australian Jillaroos off the bench in their World Cup match against England this Saturday. AAP · Oct 21
England rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio’s World Cup medal sells for £54,000 An exciting auction spotlighted an array of sports memorabilia, notably sounding the sale of Lawrence Dallaglio's silver-gilt medal from the 2003 Rugby World Cup, fetching £54,000. Collectors clamored for not only this remarkable piece but also his British and Irish Lions cap. Further captivating bids were made on football items,… The Times of India · Oct 21
An emotional game inbound for the Wallaroos While one Wallaroo will mark a milestone, two more are set to retire, creating great impetus for the green and gold to send Scotland home with their heads down. AAP · Oct 21
NSW continue control of WA in Sheffield Shield NSW bowlers have continued a dominance over WA created by their batsmen to be in a strong position after day two of their Sheffield Shield game. AAP · Oct 20
Kangaroos debutant Walker has 'one more box to tick' Australia's No.7 Sam Walker will make his Test debut alongside halves partner Tom Dearden, with whom he shares a long family history and a strong rapport. AAP · Oct 20
Bartlett blitz gives Queensland control of SA in Shield Queensland have taken control of their Sheffield Shield match against defending champions South Australia after a Xavier Bartlett blitz. AAP · Oct 20
Roosters star Paki to make Jillaroos World Cup debut Coach Jesse Skinner is handing Jillaroos debuts to a Sydney Roosters premiership winner and a Dragons recruit in the World Cup clash with England. AAP · Oct 20
Bulls veteran claims five-wicket Shield haul against SA A veteran Queensland paceman has taken the spoils with a five-wicket haul against South Australia on day one of their Sheffield Shield game. AAP · Oct 19
What happened in Vegas, stays in Vegas for Jillaroos The Jillaroos will start hot favourites when they take on England in Perth, but they're not expecting to lay down 17 tries like last time. AAP · Oct 19
'Not a competition' as Tedesco takes reins from Reece James Tedesco will play his first Test for Australia since 2023 but is downplaying the battle for the Kangaroos' fullback jersey with Reece Walsh. AAP · Oct 19
AAP · Oct 19 'Next chapter': Wallaroos star makes decision on future Back-rower Emily Chancellor is set to feature in her final Test for the Wallaroos on Friday after announcing that she will retire from the international game.
International Business Times UK · Oct 18 Hyron Andrews Suspected Cause of Death: Officials Claim South African Rugby Star 'Died After a Fall' South African rugby player Hyron Andrews died after falling at the Lions' hotel in France, while officials said reports of a heart attack remain unconfirmed.
The Independent UK · Oct 18 England’s Eddie Jack really has the name for the game against Australia The paceman was given the middle name of the 2005 Ashes-winning captain.
AAP · Oct 18 'Anxiety' the biggest hurdle after head blow: Smith Steve Smith felt unwell after being hit in the head batting in the first Test against South Africa, but the issue was fear of a concussion rather than one.
AAP · Oct 18 Local hero makes a successful return for fantastic Fiji Jacob Saifiti has made a winning comeback after a month-long suspension to be among Fiji's tryscorers in big World Cup victory over the Cook Islands.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18 Meaty Montpellier leave Bath reeling and offer Prem French lessons Bath had their moments in a 32-14 defeat, but Montpellier deployed old-fashioned grit and guile to play them off their own park
AAP · Oct 17 The concerning admission around poor Test crowds South Africa are hopeful of better attendances for the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha, with a review to be launched into poor Durban crowd sizes.
AAP · Oct 17 Last Kiss: why the honeymoon's over for Wallabies coach While Wallabies coach Les Kiss picks up the pieces, All Blacks counterpart Dave Rennie is refusing to gloat after securing the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd year.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17 Doomsday for Wallabies and Les Kiss as clinical All Blacks expose fault lines It was a Bledisloe Cup mauling at the arena where Australia will host a home World Cup at which they must perform or perish as a rugby power
AAP · Oct 17 Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign A stylish 14 points from veteran Papua New Guinea forward Rhyse Martin has highlighted the Kumuls' opening World Cup win over Lebanon.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17 ‘Not acceptable’: Kiss blasts humiliated Wallabies as All Blacks claim 13th straight Bledisloe win Australia suffered a 43-21 defeat to New Zealand at Accor Stadium as concerns mount for Les Kiss’s side with a home World Cup on the horizon