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Replacement flyhalf Ben Donaldson's late conversion went wide as Australia suffered a one-point defeat to Italy in the fixture in Florence on Saturday.

Australia wing Tom Wright insisted that the Wallabies are not taking Italy lightly as the two teams face each other at Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday.

Australia have lost the services of centre Lalakai Foketi for the remainder of the spring tour following a shin injury.

Damian Penaud scored a try in the closing stage as France edged out Australia 30-29 in their autumn international fixture at Stade de France on Saturday.

Ahead of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series' return to Hong Kong this weekend, World Rugby commentator Dallen Stanford previewed a new season and more on behalf of Talking Rugby Union

Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan said they are in discussion with their New Zealand counterparts for fielding a combined team during the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in 2025.

Scotland have confirmed that Edinburgh lock Jamie Hodgson will join the squad ahead of the upcoming November Tests.

Ahead of the Autumn Nations Series getting properly underway this weekend, former South Africa wing and World Cup winner, Bryan Habana, spoke about the issues that come with the establishment of a global calendar.

Marlie Packer scored a hat-trick as England ran seven tries to trounce Australia 41-5 in the World Cup quarter-final at Waitakere Stadium in Auckland on Saturday.

Blair Kinghorn missed a last-gasp penalty as Scotland were edged out by Australia with a one-point margin in the opening game of their autumn internationals at Murrayfield Stadium.

At the launch of the Autumn Nations Series, Six Nations Rugby CEO Ben Morel spoke about the prospect of a Netflix docuseries on the tournament and developments between major stakeholders on a global calendar.

The World Cup winner looks ahead to the Red Roses' quarter-final in Auckland, discusses why there is more to come from Simon Middleton's side and gives us an insight into what it is like as a player at this stage of the tournament.

Australia successfully managed to hold off Wales with a 13-7 win in Whangarei as they progressed to the quarter-finals in the ongoing Rugby World Cup.

Ireland have recalled Ulster wing Jacob Stockdale to the squad for the upcoming autumn internationals.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named Edinburgh back-row Jamie Ritchie for the upcoming autumn internationals.

Wales forward Donna Rose will miss her side's final Pool A game against Australia following a suspension.

Australia managed to make a second half comeback as they went on to edge out Scotland 14-12 in their Pool A clash of the Rugby World Cup in Whangarei.

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Portia Woodman and Ruby Tui shared five tries between them as New Zealand came from behind to beat Australia 41-17 in the Rugby World Cup opener at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.

Australia front row Angus Bell will miss his side's end of the year games following a foot injury.