‘Soft’ Wallabies next up for Boks
Wallabies scrumhalf Tate McDermott has given a damning assessment of his side’s performance and form ahead of their Rugby Championship clash with the Springboks in Gold Coast on Sunday.
SBW ‘baffled’ by Cooper’s Wallabies omission
Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams says the struggling Wallabies would benefit from Quade Cooper’s playmaking talents in the wake of an ugly Bledisloe Cup clean sweep.
All Blacks take down Wallabies… again!
The All Blacks scored six tries to thump the Wallabies 38-21 in Perth on Sunday despite conceding a red card in the Rugby Championship clash.
Wallabies coach plays down All Blacks row
Australia coach Dave Rennie says the Wallabies would not use the All Blacks’ perceived disrespect as motivation for the upcoming Perth Test, drawing a line under a scheduling row that erupted between the rugby powers last week.
Argentina ready to play anywhere amid Rugby Champs turmoil
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says Los Pumas are keen to play the remainder of their Rugby Championship Tests, no matter where in the world the tournament is held.
Kefu relives traumatic attack: ‘I don’t hate them’
Former Wallabies star Toutai Kefu fought back tears on Friday as he relived a traumatic burglary that left four members of his family injured, but said he did not hate the teenage intruders.
Rugby Championship in line for northern hemisphere switch
The RFU has confirmed its interest in hosting Rugby Championship Tests at Twickenham following the implementation of lockdown restrictions in New Zealand and Australia.
Readers: Boks won’t sweep All Blacks, but will win Rugby Champs
With the away leg of the Boks’ Rugby Championship campaign looming large, a reader’s poll has backed South Africa to add to their vast trophy collection with a fifth title.
All Blacks close in on Boks, Wallabies sink to new low in rankings
New Zealand have reduced South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings while Australia have sunk to a record-equalling low on the list.
Boks vs All Blacks Tests set for neutral venue?
The All Blacks’ two home Tests against the Springboks look likely to be relocated following an announcement that New Zealand’s borders will be closed for international travel until 2022.
