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
Record-breaking Ireland humble woeful England in Twickenham demolition job Ireland crushed England’s Six Nations hopes with a stunning 42-21 bonus-point victory as they scored their most points at Twickenham The Guardian - UK · Feb 21
England vs Ireland referee injured during Six Nations clash in freak incident Andrea Piardi was forced off during the first half Evening Standard · Feb 21
England v Ireland referee forced off injured in crunch Six Nations clash Andrea Piardi crumpled to the grass in pain and hobbled off with a quad injury during the first half of the game at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. The Independent UK · Feb 21
Frustrated Wallabies coach says Bledisloe loss 'on us' While frustrated by some refereeing calls, coach Joe Schmidt says the Wallabies need to improve across the board in the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Perth. AAP · Sep 28, 2025
'Gutted' Wallabies blow Bledisloe hopes in Auckland The Eden Park hoodoo continues for the Wallabies, who have lost the chance to reclaim the Bledisloe Cup with a 33-24 defeat to New Zealand. AAP · Sep 27, 2025
Joe Schmidt hits out at ‘online abuse’ of Carlo Tizzano as Wallabies flanker stood down after Jac Morgan incident The flanker drops out of the Australia squad with head coach Schmidt keen to look after the 25-year-old The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Australia tears its hair out as it tries to come to terms with Lions series defeat The Wallabies have swung between grieving and aggrieved since their loss in Melbourne but both must be put aside if they are to save face in Sydney The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2025
World Rugby hits back at Joe Schmidt over criticism of controversial decision in second Lions Test The governing body have said Schmidt’s comments post-match were ‘disappointing’ The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
World Rugby rebuffs Joe Schmidt’s safety claim over Lions’ match-winning try Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh backed the coach’s view that it was a dangerous clearout. The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
Andy Farrell’s victorious Lions stand on the verge of all-time greatness With the series won after a thrilling Melbourne comeback, the Lions must aim to complete a historic clean sweep The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
Australian officials demand explanation over Lions’ last-gasp controversial try Australian rugby officials want an explanation of the decision to award the British & Irish Lions a last-gasp series-clinching try against the Wallabies at the MCG The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
‘Cool, calm and collected’: Maro Itoje cements Lions legacy in second Test cauldron Itoje has led the Lions to a series victory in Australia eight years after announcing his arrival with a tour de force in Wellington The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025
No funeral: for the Wallabies and rugby in Australia this was a new beginning By taking the fight to the team many consider the world’s best, a fearless young side again resembled the side once proudly Australia’s favourite The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025 Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt disagree over ref call as Lions clinch series win The Lions clinched a 29-26 victory in the second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025 Australia boss Joe Schmidt questions controversial decision in dramatic Lions defeat: ‘It’s a tough one to take’ Morgan’s clearout on Carlo Tizzano was reviewed by the officiating team before Hugo Keenan’s try was awarded
AAP · Jul 26, 2025 Ex-Wallabies slam 'weak' refs over series-deciding call Ex-Wallabies Morgan Turinui and Michael Hooper are adamant the Lions' match-winning try in Melbourne should have been ruled out for foul play in the build-up.
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025 Lions roar to series victory over Australia after dramatic win in second Test epic Australia 26-29 Lions: Hugo Keenan’s contentious late try gave the Lions victory on a magical night at the MCG
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025 Johnson offers stark warning: Lions should expect fierce Wallabies backlash The revered former captain issues reality check to Farrell’s squad through his 2001 experiences in Australia, with the Test series on the line in Melbourne
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2025 Northampton’s growing list of Lions contenders sparkle in Castres thrashing Northampton 51-16 Castres: The Saints set up a Champions Cup semi-final date with Leinster that could prove crucial to Andy Farrell’s final selection
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025 England vs Ireland referee: Who is Six Nations official Andrea Piardi? The Italian made his Six Nations debut in 2024
The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024 Martin Hannan: Glasgow Warriors will have to be bullish to beat the Bulls Last week I called on Glasgow Warriors to save our Scottish season by doing the illogical and beating the might of Munster at Thomond Park. This…
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Wales vs Argentina referee Jaco Peyper forced off pitch as English official steps in at Rugby World Cup Peyper was forced off after 15 minutes in Marseille with Karl Dickson stepping up in the quarter-final
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Wales vs Argentina referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Jaco Peyper Peyper is one of the referees at the tournament in France
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Wales vs Argentina referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Jaco Peyper Peyper is one of the referees at the tournament in France