Australia

Dave Rennie names 16 uncapped players in Australia's Rugby Championship squad

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has named 16 uncapped players in the 44-man squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament.
14 September 2020

Australia to play two Bledisloe Cup matches in New Zealand in October

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that they will be hosting the first two Bledisloe Cup matches against the Wallabies following the SANZAAR's decision to opt for Australia as the venue for the Rugby Championship tournament.
11 September 2020

Rugby Australia announce short-term change to Giteau Law

Rugby Australia has announced a short-term change to the Giteau Law that will apply only during this year following the pandemic coronavirus.
10 September 2020

Australia captain Michael Hooper to play for Toyota Verblitz next year

Australia skipper Michael Hooper will play for Japanese Top League side Toyota Verblitz next year after taking a sabbatical.
27 August 2020

Rugby Australia give deadline to New Zealand on finalising trans-Tasman competition

Rugby Australia has given a deadline of three weeks for their New Zealand counterpart on finalising the trans-Tasman competition in 2021.
10 August 2020

Wallabies great Phil Kearns appointed in charge of Australia's 2027 Rugby World Cup bid

Rugby Australia has appointed Wallabies great Phil Kearns as executive director of Australia's bid to host the 2027 edition of World Cup.
5 August 2020

Dave Rennie wants next Wallabies coach to be an Australian

Incoming Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie wants an Australian to be his successor at the end of his contract with the 2023 World Cup.
20 July 2020

Rugby Australia responds to New Zealand Rugby's proposal of revamped Super Rugby model

Rugby Australia has acknowledged New Zealand Rugby's proposal of a revamped Super Rugby model for the 2021 season.
20 July 2020

Geoff Parling, Melbourne Rebels and Super Rugby AU

With Super Rugby returning in Australia on Friday, TRU caught up with Melbourne Rebels' Geoff Parling to discuss life down under and his excitement ahead of this weekend.
2 July 2020

Waratahs release Kurtley Beale with immediate effect

New South Wales Waratahs have confirmed that Australia international Kurtley Beale has been released from the club with immediate effect.
23 June 2020

Australia international Izack Rodda to join Lyon ahead of 2020/21 season

Lyon have confirmed the signing of Australia international Izack Rodda ahead of the 2020/21 season.
18 June 2020

Kyle Godwin to feature for Western Force after leaving Connacht

Western Force have confirmed the signing of Australia international Kyle Godwin for the upcoming Super Rugby AU competition.
15 June 2020

Australia to introduce new laws for Super Rugby AU

Rugby Australia has introduced new laws to be trialled in the upcoming Super Rugby AU competition that kicks-off on 3rd July.
12 June 2020

Australia's Super Rugby competition to kick-start on 3rd July

Rugby Australia has confirmed that their domestic Super Rugby competition will begin on 3rd July.
10 June 2020

Australia bars top players from club rugby ahead of local Super Rugby competition

Rugby Australia have issued a directive to premier clubs in their respective States that top rugby players will be ineligible to represented lower-grade clubs ahead of their local revamped Super Rugby competition.
5 June 2020

Rugby Australia exploring option of hosting Rugby Championship

Rugby Australia said they are exploring the option of hosting a condensed Rugby Championship tournament later this year with the government.
2 June 2020

Rugby Australia begins restructuring as they slash one-third of staff

Rugby Australia on Monday has announced the axing of one-third of its full-time staff along with 30 casual workers to deal with the financial crisis created by the pandemic coronavirus.
1 June 2020

Dave Rennie upbeat about Australian role

Incoming Australia head coach Dave Rennie reckons his experience with Glasgow Warriors will keep him successful in the Wallabies role.
31 May 2020

Wanted to leave Australian job before World Cup - Michael Cheika

Former Australia coach Michael Cheika admitted that he should have left the Wallabies role before the World Cup.
24 May 2020

Australia's Super Rugby competition to begin in July

Australia might kick-start their local Super Rugby competition in July after the ongoing season was disrupted by the pandemic coronavirus.
10 May 2020