'In awe': debutants named for new-look Wallaroos side The Wallaroos team has been unveiled for their first Test since a crushing Rugby World Cup exit last year, with six names in line for a debut against Fiji. AAP · Mar 25
Wallabies snare All Blacks assistant as defence coach The Wallabies have appointed another former key All Blacks staff member as assistant coach ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia. AAP · Mar 23
Argentina bid to join Brazil, Chile and Uruguay in hosting 2035 Rugby World Cup A preferred host will be identified in May 2027, with World Rugby’s council granting final approval the following November The Independent UK · Mar 18
Historic Rennie appointment to add World Cup intrigue Dramatically denied the chance to coach the Wallabies at a World Cup, New Zealander Dave Rennie will instead lead the All Blacks into next year's showpiece. AAP · Mar 3
Saracens respond to ‘disrespectful’ speculation linking Andy Farrell with return to club Farrell has been linked with a role at the club after the 2027 Rugby World Cup The Independent UK · Feb 26
Local rivalries are key for Wallabies as Super Rugby starts the new season full of hope Australia’s club sides can drive each other to greater heights in a year that will prove crucial ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup The Guardian - AU · Feb 11
Wallabies' surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup The fixtures for Australia's home Rugby World Cup next year have been revealed, with the hosts facing Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in the group stage. AAP · Feb 2
Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule released as England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland learn pool stage dates and locations Steve Borthwick’s England travel to Brisbane to begin their campaign against Tonga, while hosts Australia kick the tournament off in Perth against Hong Kong The Independent UK · Feb 2
Venues confirmed for 2027 Rugby World Cup with Melbourne Cricket Ground not included Two stadiums in Sydney will be utilised for the tournament, while Melbourne’s games will be played at Docklands Stadium The Independent UK · Jan 22
Wallabies lure NRL star Angus Crichton to bolster Rugby World Cup hopes Crichton follows Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Mark Nawaqanitawase and Carter Gordon into rugby union The Independent UK · Jan 21
Kate makes Prince George admission as she reveals her children play rugby at home The Princess of Wales told the England Women’s rugby team they had “inspired all the new generation” after their World Cup success The Independent UK · Jan 15
Kate celebrated Red Roses World Cup match win ‘by dancing in a cowboy hat’ The Princess of Wales hailed the women’s Rugby World Cup champions when she hosted a Windsor Castle reception to celebrate their triumph Evening Standard · Jan 15
Kate hosts Rugby World Cup winners at Windsor Castle Kate hosted the winning women’s rugby squad, with the World Cup trophy taking centre stage at the reception Evening Standard · Jan 15
Princess Kate to Welcome Women’s Rugby World Cup Winners in Rare Windsor Castle Appearance Kate, confirming that the Princess of Wales will host a special reception at Windsor Castle to honor England’s Women’s Rugby Team after their World Cup triumph. The Fashion Central · Jan 12
Evening Standard · Jan 12 Kate invites Red Roses to Windsor Castle for Rugby World Cup win celebration The princess is hosting a special reception for the England women’s rugby team on Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025 ‘There is no ceiling for these players’: Jamaica targeting 2031 Rugby World Cup Money is tight but a breakthrough came in 2018 at the Youth Olympics qualifiers while coaches are working tirelessly in the Caribbean
Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025 Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman awarded honorary damehood in New Year Honours Lionesses manager honoured after back-to-back Euros triumphs
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2025 I was there: Red Roses lifted the Rugby World Cup with a roar like no other A sell-out crowd for the final helped deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience as England’s captain Zoe Aldcroft raised the trophy after defeating Canada
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 'Anything's possible': Kiss tipping a Wallabies revival Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss truly believes the lowly-ranked tournament hosts can be a force at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 Red Roses shortlisted for SPOTY team of the year The nomination comes after England won the Rugby World Cup and Six Nations titles in 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025 Rugby World Cup winner Lark Atkin-Davies announces pregnancy Atkin-Davies featured off the bench in England’s final win over Canada in September
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025 Ross Byrne says escort defender crackdown could see locks converted to wings The Gloucester fly-half Ross Byrne believes international head coaches could convert second-rows into wings for the next Rugby World Cup to capitalise on the crackdown on escort defenders
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025 Maro Itoje eyes World Cup glory after England dodge big guns in 2027 draw Maro Itoje has set his sights on Rugby World Cup glory in Australia in 2027 after England were handed a potentially favourable path through the tournament
The Guardian - UK · 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
Radio France Internationale · 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.