Judge sides with NRL over NZ Rugby on Chiefs name Rugby league has struck the first blow in the Chief name wars, with New Zealand Rugby's urgent injunction denied ahead of the new PNG NRL club's jersey reveal. AAP · Oct 16
'It hurts': Wallabies feeling the Bledisloe Cup blues Winless against New Zealand since the COVID days, the Wallabies are desperate to end a six-year, 12-match losing streak against the All Blacks on Saturday. AAP · Oct 16
Wallabies seek to rediscover optimism after pain of Bledisloe Cup humbling Last week’s result in Auckland tempered progress made under Les Kiss but Saturday’s return fixture in Sydney offers a chance for redemption The Guardian - AU · Oct 16
'Chucker' Walsh throws up statement Kangaroos display Reece Walsh was so exhausted by his efforts in Australia's thrilling World Cup win that he was physically sick. AAP · Oct 16
Samrani savours Lebanon debut seven years in the making Parramatta centre Jordan Samrani has waited seven years to represent Lebanon after being robbed of the chance as a 17-year-old. AAP · Oct 16
'Lot to re-learn': Kiss's shock take on code-hopper In a development that will be music to Peter V'landys's ears, Wallabies coach Les Kiss isn't rolling out the red carpet for returning star Mark Nawaqanitawase. AAP · Oct 15
On the fly: injury forces Wallabies into late change Declan Meredith will start for the Wallabies at flyhalf against New Zealand in Sydney after injury again forced a change in the pivotal position. AAP · Oct 15
Wallaroos trio return for bumper quadruple header The Wallaroos will welcome back a seasoned trio against Scotland to kick-off to a rugby quadruple header in Sydney. AAP · Oct 15
Gordon back in a flash with Wallabies tour on cards Flyhalf Carter Gordon has pushed his case for inclusion on the Wallabies' end-of-year tour in a fitness test at the side's Sydney training base. AAP · Oct 15
No Moses but Conti can lead Lebanon to promised land Lebanon are without Mitchell Moses and Adam Doueihi for this World Cup but impressive Canterbury young gun Alex Conti gets his chance at No.7. AAP · Oct 14
Taumalolo hungry like the Woolf for Tonga's big test Jason Taumalolo will play his fourth World Cup for Tonga after a strong season and with an aura that has coach Kristian Woolf confident he is ready to unleash. AAP · Oct 14
England boosted with Feyi-Waboso on track for Nations Championship England’s game-breaking winger Manny Feyi-Waboso should be fit for international duty next month despite tweaking a hamstring playing for Exeter against Newcastle The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
Kangaroos coach makes Tedesco vow, explains Walsh pick The door remains open for James Tedesco to dislodge Reece Walsh as Australia's first-choice fullback, Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters says. AAP · Oct 14
'We know': the Wallabies' new game plan for All Blacks Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii says the Wallabies have hatched a new game plan to topple the All Blacks but they aren't telling ahead of Bledisloe Cup II in Sydney. AAP · Oct 13
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13 Louis Rees-Zammit demands end to artificial Prem pitches after leg burns at Saracens The Bristol winger Louis Rees-Zammit wrote on social media: ‘Someone do something about it!’ and their coach, Pat Lam, left three players out because of the pitch
International Business Times UK · Oct 13 Prince Harry's Brand Reportedly Looks 'Quite Tainted' Following Recent Booing Incident in the UK Prince Harry was booed by some spectators at a Leicester rugby match, prompting commentary about his public image and commercial appeal, although broader reputational damage remains unproven.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13 Champions Cup has a jeopardy problem: can anyone stop the Top 14 giants? A seventh consecutive French title looks likely with lopsided odds again favouring Toulouse and Bordeaux-Bègles
AAP · Oct 13 Tonga settle on spine for World Cup 'Game of Death' Tonga have named one of the most explosive benches at the World Cup, headed by Leka Halasima, as they prepare to take on England in a blockbuster.
AAP · Oct 13 Walsh wins Kangaroos nod as Kiwis reveal stacked pack Reece Walsh has edged out James Tedesco for Australia's fullback role as he goes head to head with New Zealand debutant Kalyn Ponga.
AAP · Oct 13 'Will be great for us': Suaalii welcomes Nawaqanitawase He looms as a rival for a Wallabies backline spot but Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii cannot wait to have fellow code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase back in rugby.
AAP · Oct 13 All Blacks 'demands': demolish the Wallabies again New Zealand have secured the Bledisloe cup after thumping the Wallabies, but are preparing for a strong Australian response when the teams meet on Saturday.
AAP · Oct 13 Passion play: Twal captains Lebanon under dream team Lebanon have assembled a cross-code coaching dream team that includes Michael Cheika, Matt King, Nick Davis, Will Genia and Robbie Farah for the World Cup.
AAP · Oct 12 The guns were loaded: Wallabies digest what went wrong The Wallabies haven't beaten New Zealand since 2020, but star fullback Tom Wright feels that could change in Saturday's blockbuster clash in Sydney.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11 Exeter finally find first win despite Christian Wade’s hat-trick for Newcastle Exeter register first Prem win of the season by beating Newcastle 34-28 while Wade becomes only the second player to score 100 top-tier tries
AAP · Oct 11 Wallabies' injuries pile up after Bledisloe loss Jordan Petaia's hopes of a Test return have been dashed after he joined fellow centre Len Ikitau on the Wallabies' injury list ahead of their Sydney Bledisloe.