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$90 million boost revealed in bid to address major world rugby disparity

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0000

New competitions have been promised ahead of the 2029 Women’s World Cup, boosting hopes that a new generation of talent will take Australia to the top.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

ITV strikes deal to show 2027 Rugby World Cup

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:16:51 +0000

The long-time competition broadcaster has seen off competition from the BBC to retain exclusive rights

Source: The Independent

Messi 'rigged' conspiracy theories from cosy moment with 'favourite' ref to 'rugby tackle' ignored

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:16:57 +0000

Argentina are through to the World Cup final after securing a last-minute 2-1 win against England. But the result is not without its controversy... Read more...

Source: «Mirror» (mirror.co.uk)

England rugby players to avoid wearing national kit in Argentina amid World Cup tensions

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:37:41 +0000

England are not wearing any team-branded kit in public as World Cup fever grips the Argentinian capital

Source: The Independent

How to watch Fiji vs England rugby: TV channel and live stream for Nations Championship today

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:25:03 +0000

Steve Borthwick could badly use a win after thrashing by South Africa followed dismal Six Nations showing

Source: Evening Standard

To become a top side in world rugby, the Wallabies must start behaving like one

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Australia did a lot right in a stirring performance against Ireland. But it was another defeat on home soil, and it was again... Read more...

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Rugby LIVE updates: Heartbreak for the Wallabies as Ireland hold on in Sydney

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:30:10 +0000

The Wallabies will hope to get their Nations Championship off to the perfect start against Ireland in Sydney

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Rugby LIVE updates: Wallabies start Test season against Ireland in Sydney

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:30:10 +0000

The Wallabies will hope to get their Nations Championship off to the perfect start against Ireland in Sydney

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

‘That will be his legacy’: How will Joe Schmidt be remembered by Australian rugby?

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0000

The Wallabies head coach will hand over to Les Kiss at the end of this month. When appraising his tenure, it’s important to look beyond the win-loss column.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Rugby league talks up its ‘moments’. But in Origin, momentum wins games

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0000

Players, coaches and media often define games in terms of a crucial try, tackle or sin-binning. But that ignores the unseen... Read more...

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

World Cup-style hydration breaks introduced to rugby league to combat heatwave

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:11:51 +0000

Hydration breaks have been a staple of the World Cup this summer and will be seen in RFL matches this weekend

Source: The Independent

Rugby lights up Sydney Harbour

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:28:26 +0000

After the Vivid drone show disaster, Rugby Australia are making sure their upcoming drone show ahead of their upcoming Test match goes without a hitch.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Super Rugby shifts to 10-team competition after Moana Pasifika officially exits

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Super Rugby will change shape yet again in 2027 after the demise of a second club in two years, but there won’t be a return of the conference system.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Lang Park upgrade: Big screens, 1000 more seats in time for Rugby World Cup

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:07:19 +0000

A screen that wraps all the way around Suncorp Stadium’s interior is among the upgrades the government announced just hours before the Origin kick-off.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

‘Blow hot and cold’: Veteran coach delivers sober health check for Aussie rugby

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Departing defence coach Laurie Fisher says winning the World Cup in 2027 will be a “massive hill to climb” for the Wallabies... Read more...

Source: Sydney Morning Herald