Australia

Wallabies backrower Rob Valetini has committed his long term future with Rugby Australia after signing a four-year contract extension.

Former Australia international flyhalf Matt Giteau has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 40.

Former Australia head coach Dave Rennie admitted he was disappointed not to see his contract through after being sacked from the role this month.

Just over a month from his sacking as England boss, Eddie Jones has replaced Australia coach Dave Rennie on a five-year deal which will conclude after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Eddie Jones will be part of the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign in France after being appointed as the head coach of Australia.

Ahead of Harlequins double-header with Bristol Bears at the Twickenham Stoop, Wallaroos playmaker Bella McKenzie spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about her time in West London and the Allianz Premier 15s so far.

A week on from South Africa winning the men’s Cup and Australia winning the women’s Cup in Dubai, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series commentator Dallen Stanford has previewed the Cape Town leg ahead of the weekend’s action.

New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia have jointly agreed to extend the Super Rugby Pacific deal until 2030.

Ahead of the Dubai 7s this weekend, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series commentator Dallen Stanford spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey after the competition announced changes for the future and the start of the women’s competition.

World Rugby has come in support of the officials for allowing Australia scrumhalf Nic White to play while concussed during the encounter against Ireland at Aviva Stadium.

Lachlan Lonergan scored a last-gasp try that Noah Lolesio converted as Australia went on to edge out Wales 39-34 in their final game of the November series at Principality Stadium on Saturday.

Ross Byrne scored a 77th minute penalty kick as Ireland finished the autumn internationals unbeaten after defeating Australia 13-10 at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton has returned to the starting line up as they face Australia in the upcoming Autumn International fixture at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has called up Leinster out-half Ross Byrne to the squad ahead of the autumn international clash against Australia.

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.