INSANE: 5 - The Real Truth

Star centre cleared for Cup action against All Blacks

Len Ikitau has overcome an ankle injury to be named in the Wallabies squad for the Bledisloe Cup, with coach Les Kiss also including a Brumbies bolter.

AAP · Sep 30

England can take vital lessons from worst defeats into Rugby World Cup, says Johnson

Martin Johnson believes England’s most painful defeats under Steve Borthwick can benefit them at the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29

Tug of war for Toia ramps up ahead of World Cup

Robert Toia, Jojo Fifita and David Fifita have told Tonga coach Kristian Woolf that they are available for the World Cup but Australia are circling.

AAP · Sep 29

'Special': Tabuai-Fidow makes World Cup allegiance call

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow was inspired by the decision of Payne Haas to play for Samoa last year and intends to do the same at the World Cup.

AAP · Sep 29

‘Rugby’s in people’s blood here’: mutiny rising in west Wales as Scarlets fight WRU plan

No one at Parc y Scarlets understands why they and the Ospreys are on the chopping block for the union’s proposal to cut a club by 2028

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

Nice to have a taste: Springboks take loss in stride

The world No.1 Springboks are treating Sunday's thrilling loss to the Wallabies as a valuable experience ahead of a potential re-match in next year's World Cup.

AAP · Sep 28

Bizarre audition: Williams thrives as Wallabies skipper

The cool and calm leadership of Jeremy Williams has played a key role in the 11-man Wallabies holding on for a famous win over South Africa in Perth.

AAP · Sep 28

Roosters utility's long road to NRLW decider, World Cup

Fiji international Taina Naividi has endured two ACL tears and the death of her father en route to what she hopes will be an elusive NRLW premiership.

AAP · Sep 27

Wallabies facing Bledisloe Cup centres crisis after win

The Wallabies have produced a statement win a year out from the World Cup, but the victory over the Springboks could come at a big cost.

AAP · Sep 27

Cleary may win Dally M from hospital bed after surgery

Nathan Cleary has had emergency surgery on his horror ankle injury, which could deny him the ability to accept the NRL's biggest individual award in person.

AAP · Sep 27