Test Rugby

England power to perfect finish

Jonathan Joseph scored a brace as England beat Australia 37-21 at Twickenham and finished the 2016 season unbeaten. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Hughes at No 8 for England

Eddie Jones has made two changes to his England side to face Australia in Saturday’s Test at Twickenham.

Wallabies tweak back row

Lopeti Timani will start at No 8 as one of four changes to the Wallabies starting lineup for Saturday's Test against England in London.

‘Return of the north’

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper has highlighted the increasing strength of the northern hemisphere's international teams following November's end-of-year Tests.

Boks plunge to new depths

South Africa will finish the 2016 season in sixth position in the World Rugby rankings after suffering eight defeats in 12 Tests this year.

Coetzee keen to keep Bok job

Bok coach Allister Coetzee is adamant that he wants to remain in the job, but has conceded that he would be willing to resign if there is no improvement next year.

SA Rugby plans overhaul

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander outlined plans on Saturday night for an overhaul of the administration, and for a Bok review process following a 'profoundly disappointing' season.

All Blacks outlast France

The All Blacks moved up a gear in the second half to beat France 24-19 in Paris on Saturday.

England battle past Pumas

Owen Farrell kicked 17 points as England secured a hard-fought 27-14 win over Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Ireland edge Wallabies

Ireland claimed another big southern hemisphere scalp with a 27-24 victory over Australia in Dublin on Saturday.