Australia

'We sincerely apologise' - Jacques Nienaber after South Africa's defeat to Australia

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber expressed disappointment over his team's 30-17 defeat to Australia in the recently concluded Rugby Championship game in Brisbane.
19 September 2021

Match Centre: Australia 30-17 South Africa

Len Ikitau and Marika Koroibete scored doubles as Australia went on to complete a 30-17 bonus point victory over South Africa in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
18 September 2021

Michael Hooper wary of South African fightback

Australia skipper Michael Hooper is expecting a strong backlash from South Africa as the two teams lock horns with each other in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Brisbane on Saturday.
17 September 2021

Australia to face Japan before UK tour

Australia will be locking horns with Japan next month for the first time since 2017 before they kick start their UK tour.
17 September 2021

Nic White returns for Australia for rematch against South Africa

Nic White has made a return to the starting line-up of Australia for the fourth round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
16 September 2021

South Africa yet to make decision on fly-half for Brisbane game against Australia

South Africa assistant coach Deon Davids said the team management will discuss over the team selection as they line up to face Australia in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Brisbane on Saturday.
14 September 2021

Australia climb to fifth place in the latest World Rugby Rankings

Australia have made a climb to the fifth place in the World Rugby Rankings following their victory over South Africa in the third round of the Rugby Championship in Gold Coast last weekend.
14 September 2021

'Poor discipline cost us' - South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber blamed his side's ill discipline for the defeat to Australia in the third round of the Rugby Championship in Gold Coast on Sunday.
13 September 2021

'Cooper's experience made a difference' - Dave Rennie

Australia head coach Dave Rennie lavished praise on veteran playmaker Quade Cooper following win over South Africa in the third round of the Rugby Championship in Gold Coast on Sunday.
13 September 2021

Match Centre: South Africa 26-28 Australia

Quade Cooper kicked the decisive penalty goal in the added minutes as Australia snatched a thrilling 28-26 win over South Africa in the third round of the Rugby Championship in Gold Coast on Sunday.
12 September 2021

South Africa wary of Quade Cooper factor - Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick

South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said they are wary of the Australian veteran playmaker Quade Cooper as the two teams lock horns with each other in the third round of the Rugby Championship on the Gold Coast on Sunday.
12 September 2021

Sean McMahon set to join Australia squad

Australia flanker Sean McMahon is set to join the Wallabies Rugby Championship squad next week ahead of the fourth round.
11 September 2021

Quade Cooper returns at fly-half for Australia's clash against South Africa

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has named Quade Cooper in the starting line up for the third round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played at Cbus Super Stadium on Sunday.
10 September 2021

New Zealand excited about Argentina challenge - Brad Mooar

New Zealand assistant coach Brad Mooar said the team is excited about the prospect of facing Argentina in the third and fourth rounds of the Rugby Championship.
9 September 2021

Duane Vermeulen and Faf de Klerk return for South Africa for clash against Australia

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made seven changes to the starting line-up as they face Australia in the third round of the Rugby Championship to be played at Cbus Super Stadium on Sunday.
8 September 2021

Jordie Barrett escapes sanction after red card decision overturned

New Zealand fullback Jordie Barrett will be available for the remainder of the Rugby Championship tournament after his red-card sanction was dismissed.
8 September 2021

'We believe we do have a defence' - Scott McLeod on Jordie Barrett's red-card

New Zealand defence coach Scott McLeod said fullback Jordie Barrett has complete backing of the team management following his red-card incident in the second round of the Rugby Championship against Australia in Perth.
6 September 2021

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster backs rule to replace red-carded players

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has come in support of the new rule following Jordie Barrett's red-card incident in the recently concluded Rugby Championship game against Australia in Perth on Sunday.
5 September 2021

New Zealand beat Australia 38-21 despite Jordie Barrett's red card

New Zealand continued their dominance over Australia as they registered a 38-21 win in the second round of the Rugby Championship in Perth despite a red card to Jordie Barrett.
5 September 2021

Fijian Drua to play home matches in Australia for 2022 season

The Fijian Drua have confirmed that they will be playing their home matches in the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific in Australia.
3 September 2021