Test Rugby

Ireland give Farrell winning send-off

Ireland showed character to deny former coach Joe Schmidt a winning return to Lansdowne Road on Saturday by edging Australia in a scrappy one-off Test.

Watch: Arendse, the Bok attack blitz

From defence-splitting runs to unreal passes, relive Kurt-Lee Arendse’s impact for the Springboks in 2024 as the speedster added five tries to his impressive Test tally.

Pick ’em: Sharks win coastal derby, Ireland humble Wallabies

The Sharks come out on top in the URC derby against the Stormers at Kings Park, and Ireland beat the Wallabies in Dublin, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

Ireland back Prendergast to fly at 10

Flyhalf Sam Prendergast has been given a huge boost by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell in being given the starting berth for Saturday’s Test with Australia in Dublin.

Suualii starts, Edmed set for Wallabies debut

Tane Edmed is in line to become the 19th debutant for Australia this year, with Joseph Suaalii declared fit to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

All Blacks to tackle Les Bleus in USA?

New Zealand Rugby is reportedly in talks to move one of the All Blacks’ home Tests against France in July 2025 to the United States.

Ireland suffer quadruple blow

Jamie Osborne, Jacob Stockdale, Tadhg Furlong and Ryan Baird have all been ruled out of Saturday’s Test between Ireland and Australia.

Watch: Roberts ‘unretires’ Wales legend

Jamie Roberts goes undercover with Sam Warburton to canvass public opinion on which former Wales flanker’s return to professional rugby would benefit the national team.

England RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney

RFU chief bags record R24m payday

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has earned a record-breaking £1.1 million (R24 million) in a year marked by unprecedented financial losses and widespread challenges in English rugby.