Brumbies dismantle Crusaders in 26 year first

James Slipper has scored a rare try in his 200th game to help the ACT Brumbies end a 26-year hoodoo with a 50-24 win against the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Wallaby hopeful's return grows back-three stocks

Rugby Australia [RA] have repatriated another Wallabies contender ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup, with former Waratahs winger James Ramm set to return home to join Western Force later this year.

The forgotten Brumby who might be Wallabies' best 'hybrid' option

The Brumbies lost a swag of key Wallabies over the offseason. But it was the return of a two-Test back-rower that emerged as the talking point from their win in Perth -- and the role he could fill for Australia moving forward.

The long Kiss goodbye: Reds coach won't escape Wallabies gaze in 2026

The Queensland Rugby Union has every right to be bullish about its future. But while the goals in the organisation's strategic plan have time on their side, the spotlight could not be more firmly trained on Les Kiss right now.

Reds' early depth test, Amatosero in for Tahs

Waratahs bad boy Miles Amatosero has been given the nod despite his pre-season suspension, while the Reds will be without Tom Lynagh and Carter Gordon.

'Can't swap sides': Schmidt loyal to Wallabies

Joe Schmidt has confirmed he will not be applying for the vacant All Blacks job, citing a "loyalty" to the Wallabies players and staff which meant he couldn't simply "swap sides".

Wallabies' Wilson: Super Rugby has to entertain

Harry Wilson says Super Rugby Pacific must entertain in a crowded sporting marketplace in Australia, but he doesn't believe its law variations are hurting the Wallabies when it comes to Test rugby.

Rob Valetini was 'holding back' in 2025. That won't be the case this year

After the worst string of injuries Rob Valetini has ever suffered in his career, the back-rower sees his failed French sojourn as a blessing in disguise as he returns to the Brumbies fully fit.

'That's a big call': World Rugby boss rejects rugby league assessment

World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson has rejected suggestions the sport is slowly morphing into rugby league, but he admits there is plenty to discuss when the shape of game conference takes place later this month.

Jorgensen in elite group with 5-year RA extension

Max Jorgensen will have the option of playing overseas as part of two separate sabbaticals after his five-year extension with Rugby Australia was confirmed on Friday morning.

Roosters could dictate Crichton Wallabies debut

The Sydney Roosters and not the NRL will have the final say on whether Angus Crichton is available for an early Wallabies debut in October, amid the star forward's high-profile code hop.

Schmidt rules himself out of All Blacks role

Wallabies coach Joe Schmdit has reportedly ruled himself out of All Blacks coaching contention, according to reports.

Waratahs suspend Amatosero for training bust-up

The NSW Waratahs have confirmed lock Miles Amatosero will miss at least the team's two pre-season clashes and potentially their season opener against the Queensland Reds in Sydney.

Angus Crichton wants to be a Wallaby. But is 31 too late to make the switch?

There was always the belief that Angus Crichton would return to rugby. But has he left his run too late at age 31? Sam Bruce analyses some of the key questions surrounding the NRL's code switch.

Roosters star Crichton's code switch confirmed

The player roundabout between Rugby Australia and the Sydney Roosters will continue, with State of Origin and Australia back-rower Angus Crichton set to jump ship to the 15-player game.

Force, Crusaders dominate opposition in trials

Super Rugby Pacific 2026 is almost upon us with season kick-off just a month away!

Fraser the McReight man to lead Queensland Reds

Superstar flanker Fraser McReight has the blessing of Tate McDermott to take over the Queensland captaincy, with the former skipper backing in the new Reds leader.

No welcome mat for Lomax from Wallabies star

Tate McDermott isn't interested in talking up Rugby Australia's possible recruitment of former NRL star Zac Lomax, saying the Wallabies have plenty of depth in wingers.

40-player Wallabies squad named for Sydney camp

Schmidt coy about Wallabies Rugby World Cup role

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt could be the centre of a trans-Tasman tug-of-war after Australia and New Zealand were pitted in the same group at a Rugby World Cup for the very first time.

Ireland-Springboks final? AI predicts Rugby World Cup 2027

With just under two years until the tournament begins, ESPN has looked to AI to analyse and determine who will be crowned the 2027 Rugby World Cup champions.

Rugby World Cup 2027: Wallabies drawn with All Blacks; are Australia better off losing?

So the Wallabies and All Blacks have been drawn alongside each other in Pool A for Rugby World Cup 2027. Extrapolating the format out, that might not be a bad game for Australia to lose.

Rugby World Cup draw: Pool-by-pool analysis as All Blacks-Wallabies headlines

The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place on Wednesday. Here's how it impacts, England, Australia, New Zealand and much more.

Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales, Australia vs. New Zealand - as it happened

Follow ESPN's live updates of the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and discover who the likes of England, Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand will face in Pool play.