In one of the most gripping contests of the Women's Rugby World Cup Pool A stage, USA and Australia played out a dramatic 31–31 draw that went down to the wire.
The Wallabies have confirmed squad changes for their upcoming Rugby Championship matches against Argentina, with veteran back-rower Pete Samu returning to the setup for the first time since 2023.
Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 rugby match between Australia v Samoa - Pool A, Salford Community Stadium; Salford, Lancashire, England; 23rd August 2025.
South Africa defeated Australia 30-22 in a hard-fought contest in Cape Town, thanks to a dominant first-half display and a composed finish in the final ten minutes.
South Africa faces a major setback ahead of their second Rugby Championship clash with Australia as captain Siya Kolisi and key back row Pieter-Steph du Toit are ruled out due to injury.
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will play at No 8 for the first time in his Test career when the Springboks open their Rugby Championship campaign against Australia in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Veteran scrumhalf Nic White has postponed his retirement from international rugby to join Australia’s squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship tour of South Africa.
Andy Farrell’s Lions saw their unbeaten tour hopes end in Sydney as the Wallabies capitalised on errors and set-piece struggles to take positives into the Rugby Championship.
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has praised his squad for their effort and unity, despite falling short of a historic 3-0 series whitewash following a 22-12 loss to Australia in the third and final Test in Sydney.