The MCG’s hopes of hosting the 2027 Rugby World Cup final, and Victoria’s chances of hosting other major rugby events are in severe doubt, over the shutdown of the Melbourne Rebels. Go to Source MCG’s 2027 Rugby World Cup final … Continue reading →

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has revealed he will make the switch from the 15-man format to Rugby Sevens in 2024. Go to Source Hooper’s ‘new challenge’ as exiled Wallabies gun makes shock Sevens switch with Olympic dream Latest sports … Continue reading →

Rugby Australia has locked in a three-member panel to conduct an external review into what went wrong for the Wallabies in 2023, including their humiliating exit from the World Cup in the group stage under Eddie Jones. Go to Source … Continue reading →

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has declared he won’t walk away despite his role in the Eddie Jones disaster because the sport is “broken” and he needs to fix it. Go to Source ‘We’re not dead’: Rugby Australia boss vows … Continue reading →

Former All Blacks and New Zealand’s media lamented the impact of cards in Test rugby following the “heart-wrenching” 12-11 loss to South Africa in the World Cup final on Sunday. Go to Source ‘Honestly fed up’: Ex-All Blacks rage at … Continue reading →

South Africa has claimed a record fourth Rugby World Cup crown after seeing off a sensational New Zealand fightback to win Sunday’s final in Paris 12-11 in dramatic fashion. Go to Source Springboks deny epic All Blacks fightback to win … Continue reading →

Distraught New Zealand captain Sam Cane said he “would have to live forever” with the red card he received in the 12-11 defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final. Go to Source ‘Something I’ll have to live … Continue reading →

It’s been a gripping Rugby World Cup, even if the draw was so badly bent out of shape that the archaic rules which decided it are now set to change. Go to Source The final to decide greatest rugby nation … Continue reading →

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said on Tuesday holding the draw for the 2027 World Cup in January 2026 was a “compromise” but would be better than the situation for the current competition. Go to Source Next Rugby World … Continue reading →

England’s Tom Curry accused South African opponent Bongi Mbonambi of a racial attack during the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup semi-final win, it has been revealed. Go to Source ‘What do I do?’ England star accuses Springbok of racial attack during … Continue reading →