Test Rugby

Guilt-free Eddie fine with taking Japan job

Eddie Jones said that he did not “feel any guilt at all” about becoming Japan’s head coach, six weeks after he walked out on the Wallabies.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Aaron Smith of New Zealand leads the Haka ahead of the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Boks confirm All Blacks’ Cape Town return

SA Rugby has officially announced the Springboks’ home calendar for 2024, which includes two Tests against Ireland and a clash with the All Blacks in Cape Town.

England's centre Owen Farrell reacts at the end of the Six Nations international rugby union match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, west London, on February 4, 2023. - Scotland won 29 - 23 against England. (

O’Driscoll defends ‘easy target’ Farrell

Owen Farrell’s decision to step away from England duty should lead fans to differentiate between the player and man, says Brian O’Driscoll.

South Africa's players and Ireland players vie in a maul during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on September 23, 2023.

‘Irish, not All Blacks are Boks’ No 1 rivals’

South Africa and Ireland are poised to become the next greatest rivalry in rugby, heightened by opposing tactics and increasing tussles in Test and club competition.

Photo: BackpagePix File photo dated 05-03-2023 of English referee Tom Foley, who has decided to step away from Test rugby officiating for the foreseeable future, citing pressure, scrutiny and online abuse he received following the Rugby World Cup final. Issue date: Monday December 4, 2023.

World Cup final ref quits after abuse

Englishman Tom Foley has announced his decision to withdraw from international match officiating, attributing online abuse as a primary factor.

Joubert: World Rugby combating ref abuse

Former Test referee Craig Joubert has opened up on how World Rugby is working to combat online abuse of match officials.

Ex-All Blacks coach set for Wallabies job

Former All Blacks assistant Joe Schmidt is a leading contender to replace Eddie Jones as head coach of Australia, according to reports.

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Sonny Bill warns Hooper of sevens switch

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has been warned against his planned move to sevens rugby by New Zealand’s former cross-code superstar Sonny Bill Williams.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Richie Mo'unga of New Zealand looks dejected as they walk past the Webb Ellis Cup after the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Mo’unga: Forget the All Blacks!

New Zealand playmaker Richie Mo’unga said Tuesday that he can imagine playing in Japan “until I retire” and is not thinking about a future return to the All Blacks.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Australian Rugby Union Hamish McLennan speaks during a press conference in Sydney on June 6, 2023, after former Australian player Phil Waugh was named as chief executive of the national governing body Rugby Australia. / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO

Wallabies chief sacked in late-night coup

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan was on Sunday ousted from his position and replaced by a member of the Wallabies’ 1999 World Cup-winning team.