Hip-drop tackle added to rugby's global rule book World Rugby has moved to outlaw the hip-drop tackle that's claimed multiple high-profile victims across codes but previously gone unmentioned in the rule book. AAP · Oct 7
'Not about me': Rennie prepares for Wallabies reunion Dave Rennie has taken the high ground as the former Wallabies coach prepares to coach against them with the All Blacks in the opening Bledisloe Cup Test. AAP · Oct 7
Saracens’ Brendan Venter takes aim at ‘autocratic’ Prem over media duties Technical director held court at club’s training base, comparing rugby to winemaking and claiming interviews ‘steal my joy’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 7
Springboks and All Blacks sell out Twickenham Nations Championship finale ticket quota South Africa and New Zealand have sold out their allocation of dedicated tickets for the Nations Championship finals weekend The Guardian - UK · Oct 7
Unfair criticism: Head hits back at golden generation Vice-captain Travis Head has highlighted the generational split in Australian cricket, accusing the golden era of unfairly going after the current side. AAP · Oct 7
Why this year is different for Wallabies: Slack Andrew Slack, the last man to captain a winning Wallabies team at Eden Park, is more optimistic than usual as the side prepares to play again in Auckland. AAP · Oct 6
Bledisloe heartbreak fuelling ABs' long Cup hold Tana Umaga has given the current All Blacks a Bledisloe Cup history lesson, warning them of the heartbreak that awaits should the trophy slip from their grasp. AAP · Oct 6
From France to Old Reigatians: the most inspiring sides in rugby history The most memorable teams aren’t always the the most famous – and the key ingredients have remained the same for many years The Guardian - UK · Oct 6
Consistency key as Peake aims to build Shield form Highly rated Victorian batter Ollie Peake says it's "completely fair enough" that he isn't yet in Test selection calculations. AAP · Oct 6
Strapped in: Japanese link to Lonergan's sure hands Ryan Lonergan has a fortunate exchange with a Japanese scrumhalf to thank for a game-day ritual that's contributed to his fine Wallabies form this year. AAP · Oct 6
McReight's plan for Wallabies to end Eden Park curse Fraser McReight thinks he knows what's coming from the All Blacks and has genuine belief the Wallabies can win at Eden Park for the first time since 1986. AAP · Oct 6
Former ABs skipper at peace with demotion Scott Barrett has addressed Dave Rennie's call not to reinstate him with the All Blacks captaincy as he prepares to return from a lay-off to face Australia. AAP · Oct 6
Sign on the wall: Crichton's Wallaby goal backed by mum Angus Crichton's mum Pip reveals his 23-year aim to become a Wallaby and why the Brad Fittler fan deserved to finish his Sydney Roosters stint on a high. AAP · Oct 5
Roosters' wing convert changed game: Robinson Sydney Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase has made such an impact on the code that his coach says he will redefine what a winger can do in the NRL. AAP · Oct 4
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4 Committed Sale beat non-vintage Saracens despite Vermeulen red card Nathan Jibulu, Tom O’Flaherty and Ben Bamber were Sale’s try scorers in their 21-17 victory at Saracens
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4 Newcastle have wings clipped by Leicester but look to play long game Investment from Red Bull and scrapping of relegation give breathing-space for English rugby union’s northern light to develop a playing style ‘that doesn’t send people to sleep’
The National (Scotland) · Oct 3 Boundless energy, class and commitment - centurion Andy Robertson still going strong As Andy Robertson marked the occasion of his 100th cap with an impressive performance for Scotland, Graeme McGarry asks if he is underappreciated.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3 North Macedonia 0-2 Scotland, Spain 3-1 Czechia and more: Nations League – as it happened Kieron Bowie and John McGinn scored to earn Sebastien Pocognoli his first win as Scotland manager in North Macedonia: Spain and Switzerland also won
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3 Louis Rees-Zammit scores two tries as Bristol defeat champions Northampton Bristol overcame a nasty-looking head injury to their centre Benhard van Rensburg to clinch an impressive victory over last year’s champions Northampton
The National (Scotland) · Oct 3 After 30 years of failure, inside Tony Docherty's plan to revive Scotland's under-21s It is a new era for Scotland's under-21 side after 30 years of failure. Graeme McGarry set out to discover how Tony Docherty plans to breathe new life into the team.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2 Rugby’s brain injury claimants face £2.8m legal bill to continue case Claimants in the ongoing legal action over brain injuries in rugby have been left on the hook for £2.8m in legal fees owed to the defendants
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2 Sports quiz of the week: winners, losers, prodigies, heroes, villains and rivals Have you been watching football, chess, cricket, rugby, motor racing, hockey, boxing, table tennis and horse racing?
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1 Borthwick’s England reign remains full of contradictions with World Cup a year away England’s identity under Steve Borthwick is not as clear as it should be this close to the tournament
The National (Scotland) · Oct 1 Ex-Celtic kid Dembele alleges he was racially abused by Scotland teammate Ex-Celtic kid Karamoko Dembele alleges he was racially abused by Scotland teammate
AAP · Oct 1 Fans embracing biggest ever Rugby World Cup The countdown has begun for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which is set to be the biggest in tournament history, with high hopes for the Wallabies.