Wallabies hold off world champion Springboks in chaotic Test for the ages Australia beat South Africa 42-38 in Perth to send World Cup warning after surviving the final 15 minutes with 11 men The Guardian - AU · Sep 27
Australia 42-38 South Africa: international men’s rugby union Test – as it happened The Wallabies hold on to beat Springboks after four yellow cards in final 15 minutes in Perth as Les Kiss extends unbeaten streak The Guardian - AU · Sep 27
Australia v South Africa LIVE: Rassie Erasmus makes Springboks admission after 11-man Wallabies win gripping Perth test The Wallabies, reduced to 11 men late on, held off a storming Springboks comeback to gather momentum just 12 months before Australia play hosts at the Rugby World Cup 2027 The Independent UK · Sep 27
Wallabies gear up for mouthwatering South Africa clash: ‘A massive, massive Test’ With Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing and a bench packed with forwards, coach Les Kiss is hoping he has a formula to topple the Springboks The Guardian - AU · Sep 26
Titans star targets 2032 Olympics as a mum Gold Coast No.6 and Australia sevens rugby star Teagan Levi has a special goal for the 2032 Olympic Games but she wants an NRLW title first and foremost. AAP · Sep 26
Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta uses ‘desirable difficulties’ to prepare his players – is this a good coaching strategy? The former England rugby union coach, Sir Clive Woodward, once shared an anecdote about an unexpectedly delayed diving contest, after an interloper in fancy dress had jumped in the pool. The Conversation · Sep 25
Fans brace for last-ditch ticket grab as final Rugby World Cup countdown begins A million tickets under $100 have proved popular but next week’s main release will be a litmus test for the expanded 24-team format in Australia The Guardian - AU · Sep 25
Verdicts expected in trial over killing of Argentina rugby player Aramburú in Paris Verdicts are expected Friday in the trial of four people linked to the killing of former Argentina rugby player Federico Martín Aramburú The Independent UK · Sep 25
Paris court convicts two for 2022 murder of Argentine rugby star Aramburu A Paris court on Friday sentenced the two main suspects in the 2022 murder of Argentine rugby player Federico Martin Aramburu to prison terms. Loik Le Priol, who fired the fatal shots, was sentenced to 26 years while Romain Bouvier, who fired first, was sentenced to 19 years. Both men… France 24 · Sep 25
Voices: ‘Crowds are abusive enough sober’: Readers split over Burnham’s call to lift football stands alcohol ban YOUR VIEWS: Our community weighed fairness to fans against the safety of women, with some pointing to drinking at rugby and cricket and others to football’s long history of hooliganism The Independent UK · Sep 25
Sports quiz of the week: Fury v Joshua, Zinedine Zidane and England’s run Have you been following the big stories in boxing, football, NFL, golf, college sports, darts and rugby union? The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii given nod to start on wing for Wallabies against South Africa The Wallabies will start rugby league recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing for the first time in a new-look backfield for the Test against the Springboks The Guardian - AU · Sep 25
Inside Northampton Saints and how the best club in England plan to get even better BEHIND THE SCENES: Ahead of the defence of their Prem title, Harry Latham-Coyle went behind-the-scenes to find out what makes Saints special The Independent UK · Sep 25
Cheika mate: presenting Angus Crichton's new main man NSW Waratahs recruit Angus Crichton has nominated his first point of contact in rugby - and it's not fellow code-hopper and ex-Rooster Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. AAP · Sep 24
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Maddie Feaunati recalled as Red Roses prepare for huge New Zealand challenge Feunati comes in at No 8 for the clash with the Black Ferns at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, while Bryony Field earns a second international start at hooker
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24 Shaun Edwards inspired by mum’s memory as he beds in with Red Roses Shaun Edwards has proven to the Red Roses he ‘wants to be there and make the players better’ rather than using the women’s game as a stepping stone, according to England’s Jess Breach
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24 Vinícius Júnior et al land in unlikely outpost of Townsville as Brazil reboot begins The Seleção’s rebuild after their latest World Cup exit begins against the Socceroos in a place better known for rugby league than joga bonito
Evening Standard · Sep 24 Mike Tindall announces death of father after long battle with Parkinson’s A minute’s silence was held in honour of Philip Tindall at Otley Rugby Club at the weekend.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24 Three leading Prem clubs in talks with overseas investors on eve of rugby union season Harlequins, Northampton and Gloucester have attracted serious investment offers as Prem Rugby looks to cricket’s Hundred sell-off as template for growth
Evening Standard · Sep 24 Lifting alcohol ban in football stands could put good behaviour at risk – Powell Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the ban on football fans drinking in the stands during matches is outdated.
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Burnham ally warns PM over bringing back drinking in football stands Burnham has called for a ban on fans drinking in football stands to be repealed
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Mike Tindall announces death of father after 'brutal' battle with disease Phil Tindall, 79, had a progressive brain disorder
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24 Why England are yet to reap rewards of £264m deal with Rugby World Cup only a year away Two years on from landmark investment no one would describe Borthwick’s side as world-leading but the Prem is thriving
AAP · Sep 24 Cheers: how hospitality helps Halse's rugby journey Caitlyn Halse has revealed how working in a pub contributes to her rugby union success, as the Wallaroos prepare for a historic Test against Scotland.
BANG Premier · Sep 24 Mike Tindall's dad dies after 2-decade battle with Parkinson's disease Mike Tindall's dad, Phil Tindall, has died, aged 80 following a two-decade battle with Parkinson's disease.