Rugby Gold
Reds’ Japan flop unveiled in France
JAPAN World Cup star and former Reds fullback Ayumu Goromaru has begun training for the first time with his new French club Toulon.
Eddie has more pulling power than Maradona
IS Eddie more influential than Diego Maradona? The dead rubber Test in Sydney is poised to smash the Allianz Stadium crowd record set by Maradona’s Argentina side in 1993.
‘Running rugby a part of who we are’
DESPITE a potential whitewash - and the coach’s first real taste of public scrutiny - Michael Cheika says the Wallabies won’t abandon their running style.
All Blacks midfield pair on notice
THE shadow of Sonny Bill Williams looms over the candidates vying for All Blacks midfield slots later this year.
International News
Saving face Control vital to smash English wall
THE Wallabies want to “take control” of matches by attacking — not kicking — but to claim a redemptive win over England in Sydney, the first thing they need to control is the ball itself.
Pressure ‘Running rugby a part of who we are’
DESPITE a potential whitewash - and the coach’s first real taste of public scrutiny - Michael Cheika says the Wallabies won’t abandon their running style.
Hand of Eddie Eddie has more pulling power than Maradona
IS Eddie more influential than Diego Maradona? The dead rubber Test in Sydney is poised to smash the Allianz Stadium crowd record set by Maradona’s Argentina side in 1993.
Broken shoulder Wallabies hit with McCalman injury blow
THE Wallabies have called up Leroy Houston after back rower Ben McCalman was ruled of the third Test in Sydney with a broken shoulder.
Angry coach Cheika labels All Blacks barb ‘shallow potshot’
MICHAEL Cheika has hit back at All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and said he has stayed out of a media war with Eddie Jones because “it has no bearing on the result”.
Battle of wits A beautiful mind game: Eddie’s Aussie assault
EDDIE Jones has yet again displayed his mastery of the mind game, taking the focus of his young England team and putting it firmly on Michael Cheika’s Wallabies.
Rebels, Hurricanes name strong squads
THE Rebels and the Hurricanes have named strong squads for Thursday’s Super Rugby exhibition game at Ashwood’s Harlequins Oval.
Could English outcast be a Super Rugby Force?
HE lost his job after the Wallabies defeated England at the World Cup, but Stuart Lancaster seems to have no problems with Aussies after being linked with two clubs Down Under.
Why Quade is perfect fit for Rebels
FORMER teammate and new Melbourne Rebels assistant Morgan Turinui believes Quade Cooper would be a huge asset to the club and Australian rugby.
The biggest bolter in reduced Wallabies squad
REBELS rookie Reece Hodge is one of a handful of Wallabies bolters that will be revealed after Michael Cheika cuts nine names from the training squad.
Could English outcast be a Super Rugby Force?
HE lost his job after the Wallabies defeated England at the World Cup, but Stuart Lancaster seems to have no problems with Aussies after being linked with two clubs Down Under.
Connoisseur Cat no flash in the pan
“HE has a great palate.” Everyone enjoyed a dinner on tour organised by Benn Robinson but the key was to take along your plainest-looking credit card. Or a rookie.
Nine-game rookie set for Wallabies debut
HE is the nine-game Super Rugby rookie on the cusp of making Melbourne Rebels history but a much bigger prize looms for the boom youngster.
Former NRL star linked with Waratahs switch
FORMER Warriors and Kiwis fullback Kevin Locke has been linked with a switch to the Waratahs in an interview with New Zealand media.
Reds’ Japan flop unveiled in France
JAPAN World Cup star and former Reds fullback Ayumu Goromaru has begun training for the first time with his new French club Toulon.
Could English outcast be a Super Rugby Force?
HE lost his job after the Wallabies defeated England at the World Cup, but Stuart Lancaster seems to have no problems with Aussies after being linked with two clubs Down Under.
‘I have no desire to play Test rugby anymore’
AND with those words, George Smith has officially ended any speculation that he may play for the Wallabies again following his sensational decision to return to Super Rugby.
Cooper’s return to Australia locked in
QUADE Cooper will be available for Wallabies duty as early as August for The Rugby Championship when he inks a new deal with a Super Rugby side.
Wallabies could rush in Toomua for second Test
VERSATILE Wallaby Matt Toomua has suddenly emerged for the possible backline remix to knock the English off their history-chasing course.
Speight’s last chance to crack Rio berth
IT will be make or break time for Henry Speight’s Olympic dream next week when the Aussie sevens teams plays a series of crucial games at Narrabeen.
Nine-game rookie set for Wallabies debut
HE is the nine-game Super Rugby rookie on the cusp of making Melbourne Rebels history but a much bigger prize looms for the boom youngster.
World Cup thrashing of Poms ‘long gone’
TRUMP David Pocock has warned the Wallabies that trouncing England at the World Cup was a perfect moment in time not a gold pass to winning anything in their upcoming battles.
Could English outcast be a Super Rugby Force?
HE lost his job after the Wallabies defeated England at the World Cup, but Stuart Lancaster seems to have no problems with Aussies after being linked with two clubs Down Under.
‘We’ve got three games left to play for him’
WESTERN Force captain Matt Hodgson says the players will dedicate their last three games of the season to coach Michael Foley he was sacked on Thursday.
Western Force dump Foley as coach
MICHAEL Foley has been dumped as coach of the Western Force after a lacklustre three seasons in charge of the Super Rugby club.
New Force deal, Foley’s future up in air
THE Western Force’s short-term future in Perth has been secured after signing up to an alliance deal with the ARU. But Michael Foley’s future remains unclear.
Wallabies
AUSvNZ SBW rushed back from Rio for Bledisloe
THE Wallabies haven’t escaped the Olympic-sized threat of Sonny Bill Williams, with All Blacks coach Steve Hansen confirming the big centre will re-join his Test squad after Rio.
Saving face Control vital to smash English wall
THE Wallabies want to “take control” of matches by attacking — not kicking — but to claim a redemptive win over England in Sydney, the first thing they need to control is the ball itself.
