Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan said Australia will be open to host a new 'mini Rugby World Cup' tournament in July to fulfill the international calendar.

England will be hosting World Champions South Africa and Australia in their November series fixture next year.

Australia lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been handed a four-week ban following his red-card incident in the recently concluded Rugby Championship game against Argentina.

The final round of the Rugby Championship saw Australia and Argentina sharing the points equally for the second time in the competition allowing New Zealand to clinch the title.

Michael Hooper scored the decisive try in the 67th minute as Australia overcame a red-card to Lukhan Salakaia-Loto to draw 16-16 against Argentina in the final round of the Rugby Championship at Bankwest Stadium.

Argentina have named Jeronimo de la Fuente as the new captain for the final round of the Rugby Championship clash against Australia.

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has made three changes to the starting line-up for the final round of the tri-nations Rugby Championship clash against Argentina.

Rugby Australia has confirmed that Charlotte Caslick has penned a new deal with the national women's side and the sevens programme for another year.

Nicolas Sanchez kicked three penalties in the final quarter as Argentina came from behind to draw against Australia in the fourth game of the tri-nations of the Rugby Championship.

Nicolas Sanchez kicked three penalties in the final quarter as Argentina came from behind to secure a 15-15 draw against Argentina at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday.

Former Australia head coach Michael Cheika will be switching codes to rugby league ahead of the 2021 World Cup.

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has made three changes to the starting XV for the fourth round clash of the Rugby Championship against Argentina scheduled this Saturday.

Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has retained the starting line-up for the fourth round of the Rugby Championship clash against Australia to be played in Newcastle on Saturday.

New Zealand prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi has been handed a three-week ban following his red-card incident in the second game of the Rugby Championship at Suncorp Stadium last weekend.

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has called-up Suliasi Vunivalu in the squad for the remainder of the Rugby Championship tournament.

Australia flanker Lachlan Swinton has been handed a four-week suspension following his red-card incident in the recently concluded Rugby Championship game against New Zealand in Brisbane.

New Zealand skipper Sam Cane said red cards are tough to avoid in high intensity matches following the 22-24 defeat to Australia in the second game of the Rugby Championship in Brisbane.

Australia made a comeback in the second Test of the Rugby Championship as they went on to edge out New Zealand 24-22 at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

Australia managed to bounce back from the defeat in the opening round of the Rugby Championship as they edged out New Zealand 24-22 in the second game at Suncorp Stadium.

New Zealand have been dealt a late injury blow with Patrick Tuipulotu ruled out of the second round clash in the Rugby Championship against Australia in Brisbane due to illness.