Australia

Courtney Lawes named England captain for first Test against Australia

England coach Eddie Jones has named Northampton's Courtney Lawes as the captain for the opening Test against Australia in Perth on Saturday.
30 June 2022

Jordan Smiler Interview: 'It's always good to have these games back because it has been a long time coming'

The former Brumbies man is looking forward to following the summer tours this year after moving to UK where he will be playing National League Rugby for Guernsey Raiders in 2022/23.
29 June 2022

Feleti Kaitu'u signs new deal with Rugby Australia and Western Force until 2024

Feleti Kaitu'u has committed his future to Rugby Australia and Western Force after signing a new contract until the end of 2024 season.
27 June 2022

'Chance for England to be part of something special' - Eddie Jones

England coach Eddie Jones believes his side can achieve 'something special' as they face the Wallabies in a three-game Test series in July.
26 June 2022

England squad unearths lack of depth ahead of Australia tour

After Eddie Jones announced his 36-man squad to tour Australia this summer, TRU’s Joe Harvey has taken a look at the players who will be boarding a flight on Wednesday to head down under.
20 June 2022

England include Danny Care and Billy Vunipola in squad for series against Australia

England coach Eddie Jones has recalled Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola and Danny Care in the 36-man squad for the upcoming tour of Australia.
20 June 2022

Care wouldn’t be with England 'if he didn’t have that focus to go to World Cup'

Richard Cockerill has spoken about England bringing Danny Care back into the international fold and admitted the Harlequins scrum-half is not only in contention to tour Australia, but he could also make it to next year's World Cup.
15 June 2022

Six uncapped players in Australia squad for England series

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has included six uncapped players in the squad for the upcoming home series against England to be played in July.
12 June 2022

Harry Randall and England eyeing repeat of Wallabies whitewash

The Bristol Bears scrum-half is one the more 'established' names in England's current training squad and he is looking forward to the massive challenge of preparing to face Australia.
9 June 2022

Manu Tuilagi ruled out of England's tour of Australia due to knee injury

Manu Tuilagi will miss the upcoming England's tour of Australia in July following a surgery on his knee.
2 June 2022

Israel Folau set to make comeback to international rugby with Tonga

Former Wallabies outside back Israel Folau is set to make a comeback to international rugby after being named in Tonga squad for the Pacific Nations Cup in July.
27 May 2022

Nick Frost signs new contract with Rugby Australia and Brumbies

Lock Nick Frost has committed his long-term future with Rugby Australia and Brumbies after signing a new contract until 2025.
20 May 2022

Eddie Jones: "When you don’t win, it’s normal to be criticised"

After announcing his 36-man England squad for a three-day training squad that will begin on Sunday, Eddie Jones spoke about Henry Arundell’s potential, Mako Vunipola’s return, criticism of him and getting his squad ready for the Rugby World Cup.
18 May 2022

Wealth of experience left out as Eddie Jones looks to the future

The likes of Ben Youngs, Henry Slade and Joe Marler do not feature in England's first squad announcement of the summer as Jones keen to learn about some new names who could make an impact.
17 May 2022

Rob Simmons - London Irish lock ahead of Premiership Rugby Cup final

Ahead of the Premiership Rugby Cup final, London Irish’s Rob Simmons says that “nothing has been won yet” heading into the encounter with Worcester Warriors + he discusses the talents of teenage starlet Henry Arundell who is set for an England call-up.
16 May 2022

Ireland's autumn series schedule unveiled

Ireland have unveiled their fixtures for the Autumn Nations Series that will kick-off from 5th November.
13 May 2022

Australia to host Rugby World Cup 2027 and 2029, USA venue for 2031 and 2033

World Rugby has announced Australia as the venue for the 2027 and 2029 editions of the Rugby World Cup whilst USA will host in 2031 and 2033.
12 May 2022

Rory Arnold: “To be the best, you have got to beat the best”

Ahead of Toulouse’s Champions Cup semi-final clash with Leinster in Dublin, Australia lock forward Rory Arnold spoke about his team’s chances heading into the game against the province.
12 May 2022

Cadeyrn Neville signs new contract with Brumbies and Rugby Australia

Brumbies and Rugby Australia have announced that lock Cadeyrn Neville has signed a new contract until the end of 2023.
12 May 2022

Dave Porecki signs two-year contract extension with Rugby Australia and NSW Waratahs

Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Waratahs have jointly announced that hooker Dave Porecki has committed his immediate future after signing a two-year contract extension until at least the end of 2024.
5 May 2022