QRU states position in Aussie rugby centralisation bid Queensland has offered support to Rugby Australia's centralisation effort, but will not relinquish commercial independence in any high-performance restructure. AAP · Oct 11, 2023
Moore fears Wallabies heading for tier two status Former Test captain Stephen Moore says rugby in Australia needs an overhaul to stop the Wallabies becoming a tier two team following their World Cup flop. AAP · Oct 9, 2023
Ireland vs Scotland referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Nic Berry? Berry is one of the referees at this year’s tournament The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023
Incoming coach Scott Robertson banned from attending New Zealand World Cup games, says ex-All Black Justin Marshall claims the former Crusaders coach has not been allowed to attend All Blacks games in France The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Flying Fiji break new ground but World Cup is set up for smaller nations to fail So-called tier-two teams are at every disadvantage, from pool fixtures to a lack of quality warm-ups: World Rugby has to act The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023
Super Rugby set-up not helping Wallabies at World Cup Wallabies assistant coach Pierre-Henry Broncan says the current Super Rugby format isn't helping Australian players on the world stage. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
Australian rugby has reached its lowest point. How did it get here? The Wallabies have suffered a record-breaking defeat to Wales at the Rugby World Cup. This represents Australia’s worst result in a World Cup match and its biggest-ever losing margin to Wales. And it will almost certainly end Australia’s 2023 World Cup campaign at the group stage for the first time. The Conversation · Sep 25, 2023
Ex-Wallaby proposes scrapping an Australian Super team Former Wallaby turned coach and commentator Stephen Hoiles believes cutting an Australian Super Rugby team would help the Wallabies. AAP · Sep 25, 2023
State of Australian rugby union brutally exposed by Wallabies’ World Cup debacle With the grassroots game struggling, participation in decline and Super Rugby on the wane, the writing has been on the wall for years The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2023
Kiwis see downside in Wallabies' World Cup shocker Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge says Australia's humiliating exit at the Rugby World Cup should hurry along Super Rugby Pacific reforms. AAP · Sep 24, 2023
Argentina vs Samoa referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Nic Berry Berry is one of the referees at this year’s tournament The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Underestimate Fiji at your peril, Wales coach Gatland warns players Wales coach Warren Gatland warned his side to be prepared for a tough World Cup opening game against a Fiji squad boasting players featuring in French Top 14 teams as well as the Super Rugby competition in Australia and New Zealand. Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2023
Warren Gatland ‘nervous’ as Wales get ready for Fiji Rugby World Cup opener Warren Gatland praised Fiji, saying: ‘The advent of Super Rugby has been huge boost,’ with Wales’s Josh Adams ready for the heat in Bordeaux The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
Rugby World Cup predictions: Winner, top try scorer, surprise package and more Who are The Independent’s writers tipping for glory in France? The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Will Jordan: The All Blacks try-scoring machine set for World Cup debut The electric outside back has endured a tough year with injuries heading into the Rugby World Cup
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Ardie Savea: All Blacks star looking to guide New Zealand back to the summit The 29-year-old made his All Blacks debut in 2016 and has been one of the world’s best players since
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023 Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool A guide France v New Zealand looks like a mouthwatering tournament opener. Both sides should progress comfortably with Italy looking the strongest of the rest
The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023 Wallabies class of 2003 know best how Eddie Jones can make a team sing Australia faces different challenges at this year’s Rugby World Cup but with the same coach who will use their underdog status as fuel
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023 Wallabies’ new generation unencumbered by weight of Bledisloe Cup history Mark Nawaqanitawase leads a promising group of young Australian players who have never played the All Blacks – and as such don’t hold any fear
Wales Online · Jul 13, 2023 Today's rugby news as Johnny Sexton discovers career fate and Wales star explains decision to leave The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond
Wales Online · Jul 12, 2023 Today's rugby news as Welshman backed to help England roar at World Cup and Wales star in huge transfer to New Zealand Your up-to-the-minute rugby news from Wales and around the world
Wales Online · Jul 11, 2023 Rhys Patchell joins Welsh rugby exodus as he reveals 'delight' at signing for Super Rugby team Patchell is excited about joining the Highlanders after putting pen to paper on a one-year deal in New Zealand
Wales Online · Jul 9, 2023 Three regions in tug-of-war over Wales World Cup squad member and one of Welsh rugby's brightest prospects Cai Evans is expected to join the Dragons, with the Ospreys keen to retain him and Cardiff also keen
Wales Online · Jul 8, 2023 Wales international emerges as shock transfer target for top New Zealand Super Rugby outfit Rhys Patchell is a man in demand after ninge released by the Scarlets at end of last season
Wales Online · Jul 4, 2023 Why Warren Gatland has decided to shake up his Wales World Cup squad with shock new addition The 23-year-old back-row had barely been in Wales for a week before joining up with the national team