Rookies start for Waratahs

Coach Rob Penney has named two uncapped players in the Waratahs starting XV for Friday’s Super Rugby AU opener against the Reds in Brisbane.

Rennie: It’s a clean slate for Wallabies

New coach Dave Rennie says Michael Hooper is not guaranteed a place in the Wallabies’ starting lineup nor the captaincy.

Hooper steps down as Waratahs captain

Michael Hooper still hopes to lead the Wallabies after deciding to step down as Waratahs captain ahead of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Koroibete wins Australia POTY award

Wallabies flyer Marika Koroibete has created history by becoming the first wing to win the John Eales Medal at the Rugby Australia Awards in Sydney.

Pocock makes Wallabies return

David Pocock will start for the Wallabies in their World Cup opener against Fiji in Sapporo on Saturday.

Wallabies to back ‘Pooper’ combo, Boks have unlikely fan

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.

Hansen: Our discipline was poor

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and captain Kieran Read lamented an uncharacteristically ill-disciplined performance after suffering a 47-26 defeat by Australia in Perth on Saturday.

Krige: Van Staden should start for Boks

Former Springbok captain Corné Krige says Rassie Erasmus must pick a fetcher to counter the threat of Wallabies flanks David Pocock and Michael Hooper. DYLAN JACK reports.

Hooper: Cheika just wants to win

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper says coach Michael Chieka is ignoring talk of his future ahead of their clash with the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

Hooper commits to Australian rugby

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has signed a new five-year contract with Rugby Australia.