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Rugby union

The new rules will form part of this year’s Rugby Championship.

World Rugby

World Rugby set to approve NRL inspired rule changes in all competitions

The 50-22 and goal line dropout are here to stay. But some of the leading rugby nations aren’t happy.

by Sam Phillips

McLennan confirmed the appointment of Marinos in December.

Super Rugby

Super Rugby negotiations stall as Australia cools on trans-Tasman competition

by Tom Decent

Darren Coleman during his days as Gordon head coach.

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Super Rugby

Waratahs have a coach short list of three, but keen to make it four

by Sam Phillips

Super Rugby

Super Rugby in fresh turmoil as Australia-New Zealand rift emerges

by Paul Cully

Wallabies

‘Most dangerous side in Europe’: Why France are being compared to the All Blacks

by Sam Phillips

Insight & Analysis

DHP’s decision to keep playing despite the danger sends chill down spine

Wayne Smith

Only once before have I been brave enough to write a column suggesting a player should consider retirement, but the concussion factor is too serious to ignore.

Hunger pain: Kiwis gave Aussie rivals a lesson in desire in Super Rugby

Paul Cully

The gap between New Zealand and Australian rugby was highlighted in one clear way during the Super Rugby Trans Tasman final.

Why four wins from 10 Tests this year would be pass mark for Wallabies

Andrew Mehrtens

With three Tests against France, three against the Kiwis and two each against South Africa and Argentina, even five wins would be very positive for Australia.

More News

Blake Gibson begins the celebrations after crossing for the match- and title-winning try.

Blues 23 Highlanders 15

Match report

Blues down Highlanders to claim a Trans-Tasman title with an asterisk*

It was tight, it was tense and it was tough. But the Blues are once again Super Rugby champions, even if the Crusaders might have something to say about that.

by Marc Hinton

Andrew Fiagatusa of Penrith and Riley Jacobson of Two Blues pose during the 2021 Shute Shield launch.

Club rugby

‘Smacks of jealousy and elitism’: mayor’s extraordinary Shute Shield spray

Cumberland City Council mayor Steve Christou has slammed the eastern bloc pushing ahead with plans to force a merger between three western Sydney Shute Shield clubs.