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
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 The Guardian - 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. International Business Times 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 The Guardian - UK · 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 13
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. AAP · Oct 12
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 The Guardian - UK · Oct 11
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.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10 Wallabies mugged at their own game to leave coach Kiss mulling hard lessons Old habits resurface as Australia fritter away advantage and allow All Blacks to mount aerial assault at Eden Park
AAP · Oct 10 Eden Park humbling to test Wallabies' resolve Proud Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto insists the side's belief won't ebb and flow with results after a 31-point thumping ended Les Kiss's winning start.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10 Sleightholme hat-trick fires up Northampton in 11-try blast of Bath Ollie Sleightholme helped himself to a hat-trick and Tommy Freeman two of Northampton’s 11 aginst Bath in the second-highest scoring match in the league’s history
AAP · Oct 10 Law quirk may save Wallabies gun after Bledisloe loss Rob Valetini's tackle on Leroy Carter led to an ankle injury at Eden Park but it could go unpunished despite the global governing body's hip-drop crackdown.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10 Wallabies blown away by All Blacks blitz as Bledisloe Cup misery extends to 24th year New Zealand defeat Australia 50-19 to continue their unbeaten run at Eden Park and give Les Kiss’s side a reality check ahead of the World Cup
AAP · Oct 10 Bledisloe blues: Wallabies' Eden Park curse continues The Wallabies threatened to end a 40-year Eden Park winless streak before the All Blacks romped home to maintain their 23-year hold on the Bledisloe Cup.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10 New Zealand 50-19 Australia: Bledisloe Cup rugby union international – as it happened The Wallabies suffer a 12th straight defeat to the All Blacks as the home side extend their unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 54 Tests
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9 The Spurs of Prem Rugby: how Harlequins lost their swagger Marcus Smith’s return from injury offers hope but Quins appear a fragile side beset by entrenched problems
AAP · Oct 9 Wallabies aiming high on a wing and an Eden Park prayer All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has invited the Wallabies to kick for their wingers, confident it will play into the hosts' hands at their Eden Park fortress.
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