South Africa 29-24 New Zealand: rugby union third Test – as it happened South Africa produce epic second-half performance in comeback win to take a 2-1 series lead over the All Blacks The Guardian - UK · Sep 5
Wallabies skipper's delicate balance in backrow hotseat Harry Wilson knows better than to use all his tricks at Test level as the skipper returns to a competitive backrow in a side chasing five-straight wins. AAP · Sep 5
'Kick the gate open': Tongan tour a timely rugby dose First Nations and Pasifika captain Triston Reilly has made a passionate case for annual action for the side after their big win in rugby-mad Tonga. AAP · Sep 4
Wallabies’ search for No 10 continues as Les Kiss tinkers again for second Argentina Test Ben Donaldson will be given a rare chance to stake a claim as Australia’s flyhalf in his first start in two years The Guardian - AU · Sep 4
Donaldson in rare start, Kiss makes centres switch Ben Donaldson will wear the Wallabies' No.10 for the first time in two years while Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Len Ikitau have been returned to the centres. AAP · Sep 3
Lomu review – fascinatingly nuanced tribute to rugby’s first superstar His destructive pace and power changed the game for ever, but behind the fame and impassive exterior of this gentle giant was a life of chaos and emotional discord The Guardian - UK · Sep 3
'If we're serious about it': Tonga's rugby reminder Wycliff Palu, the former Wallaby with Tongan heritage, is invested in providing consistent exposure to the sport in a country that still loves rugby. AAP · Sep 3
'Lucky' veteran signs on as historic World Cup beckons The ACT Brumbies have announced that prop James Slipper will stay on for another year following a season where he became Super Rugby's most-capped player. AAP · Sep 3
'More mature' O'Connor back home, eyes Wallabies return Veteran James O'Connor is back in Western Force black and blue, but wants to fight for another Wallabies green and gold jersey. AAP · Sep 2
Maro Itoje ready to ‘come back better’ for England after taking mini sabbatical Maro Itoje, who sat out England’s Nations Championship games in July, is healthy and mentally rested after a rare full pre-season with Saracens The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Northampton seek ‘happy medium’ after Hearn claims Pollock worth £1m a year Eddie Hearn is pushing for a seven-figure salary for his client, with Phil Dowson, Northampton’s director of rugby, saying ‘the appetite is for him to stay’ but ‘we have to make decisions based on our budget’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
James O'Connor rejoins Force with Wallabies on his mind Veteran flyhalf James O'Connor says his one-year playing deal with the Western Force will possibly be his final hurrah, and he wants to go out with a bang. AAP · Sep 2
Changes incoming as Wallabies heed history lessons Injuries in key positions and the return of fresh stars mean a very different Wallabies will look to notch rare back-to-back wins against Argentina in Mendoza. AAP · Sep 1
Sevens added to Bledisloe rugby buffet in Aussie first For the first time Australia's rugby sevens teams will share a ticket with the Wallaroos and Wallabies to create a four-course Bledisloe Cup feast in Sydney. AAP · Sep 1
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 Love or hate him, Erasmus misses nothing in rugby’s ‘Greatest Rivalry’ thriller Late changes to South Africa’s team smacked of mind games, but a reinvigorated New Zealand remain in the hunt
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 ‘I had no love for myself … now I have peace’: former Ireland rugby player Ryan Caldwell’s journey back from the edge The retired second-row tells Donald McRae about his recovery from addiction, depression and incarceration to find a new life as a meditation teacher
The Guardian - UK · Aug 31 100 ultramarathons in 100 days: former rugby pro hit by brain injury nears end of feat David ‘Jacko’ Jackson has aimed to raise awareness of brain injuries, with fellow runners sharing their stories
The Independent UK · Aug 31 Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate A pregame stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a sports stadium in South Africa has sparked a major debate over safety risks
AAP · Aug 31 'Be effective, win games': new Reds chief wants results Vern Cotter, a title winner in France and with Auckland's Blues, has seen enough to think he can elevate the Queensland Reds after his unprecedented move.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 30 Wallabies’ problems were on show in win over Argentina, but Kiss found awkward answers Rob Valetini filled in for skipper Harry Wilson at No 8 but Fraser McReight’s performance will give the Australia coach just as much food for thought
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 Wallabies defeat Argentina in thriller to maintain Les Kiss’s winning run Australia take a huge step in redemption arc under their new coach, defeating Los Pumas 27-21 in a rugby international San Salvador de Jujuy
AAP · Aug 29 Wallabies show steel in mountain Test battle The Wallabies remain unbeaten after three Tests under new coach Les Kiss, winning a hard-fought battle against Argentina 27-21 in San Salvador de Jujuy.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 29 Argentina 21-27 Australia: men’s rugby union international – as it happened Tom Hooper scores decisive try in a messy game as Les Kiss earns biggest scalp of his early tenure
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 Erasmus tricks and Kolisi magic inspire Springboks to level series with All Blacks South Africa levelled the series against New Zealand with a 33-26 win after Rassie Erasmus made multiple last-minute changes while Siya Kolisi was in inspired form
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: rugby union second Test – as it happened. Springboks respond to adversity and withstand All Blacks fight back to level the series 1-1 after a hard fought victory in Cape Town.