Kobe Steelers earn more bragging rights for Rennie A trio of All Blacks have helped the Kobe Steelers to a convincing win in Japan Rugby League One. AAP · Dec 28, 2025
'Not at this stage': Schmidt coy about Wallabies role Wily Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has not ruled out staying on as a World Cup advisor - or returning to the All Blacks camp for the 2027 showpiece in Australia. AAP · Dec 3, 2025
Favourable 2027 Rugby World Cup draw provides few potholes for England Signs are encouraging for England’s improving squad to invoke the glory of 2003 with rivals facing trickier routes in Australia The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025
Wallabies must improve as World Cup draw delivers daunting All Blacks clash After a winless European tour, Australia aim to regain winning habit before home tournament in October 2027 The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2025
France set for solid 2027 Rugby World Cup run after striking gold in pool draw France have been handed a favourable path at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, raising hopes of a deep run in Australia. Radio France Internationale · Dec 3, 2025
Hosts Australia to face New Zealand in Rugby World Cup pool as England draw Wales Australia will face the All Blacks while England were drawn with Wales and Ireland with Scotland in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pools The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025
Rugby World Cup 2027 draw live: England, Springboks, All Blacks and more find out opponents The Springboks eye a third successive triumph, with 24 teams finding out their fate for the largest World Cup ever in Australia in 2027 The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Promise at prop but lock a concern: England position-by-position report after perfect autumn England won four games from four this autumn to extend their winning streak to 11 matches but how is Steve Borthwick’s squad shaping up two years out from a World Cup? The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
England vs Argentina live: Tom Curry accused of shoving Pumas coach after hosts win Steve Borthwick’s side survived a late scare in Twickenham to down the Pumas and extend their win streak to 11 matches The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025
Spirited Wales go down fighting but wait for win over All Blacks goes on Wales 26-52 New Zealand: Tom Rogers became the first Welshman to score a hat-trick against the All Blacks but their wait for a win in the fixture goes on The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025
Tom Rogers makes hat-trick history in vain as New Zealand surge past Wales Wales suffered a 26-52 defeat against the All Blacks despite three tries for wing Tom Rogers, but there were signs of improvement The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025
Wales 26-52 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: The All Blacks claimed a 34th win in a row against Wales after an entertaining game in Cardiff. Daniel Gallan was watching The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025
Wales v New Zealand live: All Blacks surge to victory despite spirited performance from hosts Wales 26-52 New Zealand: The hosts hunt for a first win over the All Blacks since 1953 continues The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025
The mistake England must avoid to end year of progress on a high against Argentina After beating the All Blacks to extend their unbeaten run, Steve Borthwick’s side will be wary of the Pumas’ threat in their last fixture of the autumn The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025 Beating Pumas could open pivotal chapter in England’s 2027 World Cup story Defeat of Argentina in 2000 was important stepping stone for Clive Woodward’s side on way to winning ultimate prize
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 Is Wales vs New Zealand on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch All Blacks clash Everything you need to know ahead of the Quilter Nations Series match
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Steve Tandy: Harri Deaves’ journey from roofer to facing All Blacks is inspiring Wales have made five changes from the side that beat Japan last weekend.
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Kyle Steyn admits Scotland ‘just not good enough’ and fans right to doubt team Winger Steyn gave a brutally honest assessment of Scotland’s shortcomings after an autumn where they suffered dispiriting defeats to New Zealand and Argentina
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025 Former Rhondda roofer Harri Deaves to make Wales debut against the All Blacks Flanker Harri Deaves will run out for Wales on Saturday to complete ‘an amazing story’ from club rugby player to international
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Harri Deaves handed Wales debut as All Blacks ring changes for Cardiff clash Flanker Deaves will earn his first cap as Wales seek a first win in the fixture since 1953
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025 England call up Noah Caluori for Argentina Test after triple injury blow Noah Caluori could face Argentina on Sunday after England’s Ollie Lawrence, Jamie George and Tom Roebuck were all ruled out
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025 Could new Nations Championship transform Test rugby? The jury is out There is logic to the fresh international format, due to launch next year, but glaring issues and logistical challenges too
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Fraser Dingwall reveals secret behind thriving Ollie Lawrence partnership Dingwall and Lawrence are beginning to form a hugely effective centre pairing, with both impressing in the weekend win over the All Blacks
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025 England face wait over fitness of Ollie Lawrence for Argentina Test England face a wait over the availability of Ollie Lawrence and Freddie Steward before their final autumn Test against Argentina on Sunday
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025 Mind guru Gilbert Enoka: ‘England are about to go to war, and I want to be in the trench with them’ The mental skills coach famed for his ‘no dickheads’ policy with the All Blacks now faces his and Brendon McCullum’s acid test in the Ashes