Why Hunter's become the hunted in centre Test battle Hunter Paisami has backed Isaac Henry to show why new Wallabies coach Les Kiss rates him so highly when the long-time clubmates wear gold in Osaka. AAP · Aug 7
The Tour de France Femmes finale and Carabao Cup – follow with us Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
How to watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026 online from anywhere: free live streams for New Zealand's tour of South Africa How to watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026 live streams around the world. Free coverage, schedule, venues, preview for New Zealand's tour of South Africa. What Hi-Fi? · Aug 7
Wallabies need to handle the heat as Les Kiss era begins in sweltering Japan Australia’s new head coach refused to cool expectations before a rugby international in Osaka with a short runway to hosting the 2027 World Cup The Guardian - AU · Aug 7
'Never rule out Quade': familiar face in Wallabies camp Quade Cooper, who played and now coaches in Osaka, has aided preparations in the city ahead of the Wallabies' clash with Japan. AAP · Aug 7
'Might consider it': home World Cup on Foley's mind He'd be 38 but veteran playmaker Bernard Foley isn't ruling out featuring in next year's home Rugby World Cup after returning to the NSW Waratahs in 2027. AAP · Aug 6
Jones plots Japan history, Kiss braces for rough ride Les Kiss and Eddie Jones have history but the coaches have kept things civil ahead of a Test meeting in Osaka that serves as a full-circle moment. AAP · Aug 6
Springboks and All Blacks flex financial muscles with ‘Greatest Rivalry’ tour The Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour rekindles memories of the game’s past, but the focus is very much on financial realities of the modern game The Guardian - UK · Aug 6
No promises as Kiss shows hand in battle for Test No.10 Declan Meredith has retained the No.10 jersey in Les Kiss's first Test as Wallabies coach, but there is plenty of competition ahead of next year's World Cup. AAP · Aug 6
Les is more: Kiss seeks balance in first Test at helm There is continuity, but Wallabies coach Les Kiss has still made nine changes for his first Test in charge, against Eddie Jones's Japan in Osaka. AAP · Aug 6
Inexperienced halves pair get nod for first Wallabies Test under new coach Les Kiss New Australian coach Les Kiss has thrown his support behind Ryan Lonergan and Declan Meredith for the match against Eddie Jones’s Japan in Osaka The Guardian - AU · Aug 6
Back to the future as champion Springboks host All Blacks JOHANNESBURG - Hosts South Africa and visitors New Zealand are going back to the future with a rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and ends 12,700 kilometres away in the United States. Bangkok Post · Aug 6
'Age is just a number': veteran duo back for Waratahs The NSW Waratahs have signed veteran 2014 Super Rugby-winning halves Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps in an eyebrow-raising move sure to polarise fans. AAP · Aug 6
Argentina’s Albornoz given four-match ban for intimidating referee after England defeat The incident occurred after Argentina were denied a late try, with Tomás Albornoz’s ban beginning against South Africa on Saturday The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Joe Marler signs up for popular BBC show after starring on Celebrity Traitors Joe Marler will appear on the hit BBC show when it returns in 2027
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5 RFU expects £10m loss off the back of England’s worst Six Nations campaign The failures contributed to the loss in the financial year ending June 2026, but the RFU insisted the union ‘continued to perform in line with our plans’
AAP · Aug 5 Wallabies boss tipped to do more in timely first Test Seeking his 'true north', James Horwill expects Les Kiss to immediately assess his options in Japan after adding some fresh faces to his first Wallabies squad.
AAP · Aug 4 Athlete's request for Alan Jones after alleged groping A former athlete has told a court he asked Alan Jones for a favour after the radio giant allegedly indecently assaulted him on multiple occasions.
AAP · Aug 4 'Play fast': the Wallabies ready for an up-tempo Japan Knowing a first-up win in the Les Kiss era is non-negotiable, the Wallabies have turned up the heat ahead of Saturday's showdown with Japan in Osaka.
AAP · Aug 3 Alleged victim of Alan Jones feared $110,000 debt A former athlete has detailed multiple alleged indecent assaults at the hands of Alan Jones as well as concerns about owing the talkback titan a sizeable debt.
AAP · Aug 3 Wallabies to battle heat, typhoon in Japanese Test The Wallabies know scorching conditions and a typhoon may wreak havoc in their clash against Eddie Jones' Japan, but they have a plan to work through it.
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones on trial for indecent assault claims The 85-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 20 charges
AAP · Aug 3 Daley makes right call after rewriting Origin legacy Laurie Daley faced enormous criticism during his time as NSW coach but he ensured he finishes a winner after stepping down from the role.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2 Commonwealth Games day 10: closing ceremony brings Glasgow 2026 to an end after Isle of Man win Games’ final gold – as it happened Fireworks bring Glasgow 2026 to a close as the Isle of Man win first gold in 20 years and Scotland’s Mel Woods wins athlete of the Games.
AAP · Aug 1 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.