Australia

Fractured eye socket ends David Pocock's series against England

As a big blow to Australia's campaign against England in the ongoing three-match Test series, Wallabies number eight David Pocock has been ruled out of the remaining two games with an eye injury.
12 June 2016

First Test - Australia v England - Player Rankings

The first Test in Brisbane saw England defeat Australia by 28-39 and so how have the players fared in the game? Let us take a look on the player ratings.
12 June 2016

England weather Australia fightback to secure 28-39 win

England managed to weather the Wallabies storm as Eddie Jones' side secured a 28-39 victory in the first Test at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
11 June 2016

Luther Burrell wants England to change history in Australia

England centre Luther Burrell wants his team to create history by registering their maiden Test series victory over the Wallabies in Australia ahead of the first Test in Brisbane on Saturday.
10 June 2016

Summer Tour Predictions

It’s that time of year again when the northern hemisphere’s finest travel south of the equator (or staying above it in the case of Scotland) to do battle with the best of the southern hemisphere and, more often than not, take quite the beating.
10 June 2016

Stephen Moore welcomes England's 'Bodyline' approach

Australian captain Stephen Moore stated that the Wallabies are well prepared to take on England's new-aggressive approach ahead of the first Test in Brisbane on Saturday.
10 June 2016

First Test - Australia v England - Preview

As Australia and England lock horns with each other in the first of the three Tests in Brisbane on Saturday, let us take a look at a few of the key points from the intense encounter.
10 June 2016

England wary of threat from Australian lock Rory Arnold

Scrum coach Neal Hatley revealed that England have plans devised for the Australian lock Rory Arnold ahead of the first Test between the two teams in Brisbane on Saturday.
10 June 2016

Jones searching for his perfect trifecta

Eddie Jones may be only six months into his tenure as England head coach, but he has already made very solid progress.
9 June 2016

This England side can make history - Hodgson

England’s ‘sky high’ confidence gives them a great chance to make history in Australia, says former fly-half Charlie Hodgson.
9 June 2016

Michael Cheika looking forward to take on 'aggressive' England

Australian coach Michael Cheika said that the Wallabies are relishing to take on the 'Bodyline' approach from England during the upcoming Test series which kicks-off in Brisbane on Saturday.
9 June 2016

Owen Farrell to replace George Ford at number 10 against Australia in Brisbane

England coach Eddie Jones has announced that Owen Farrell will be taking over from George Ford as the preferred fly-half for the tournament opener against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.
9 June 2016

Former Australia captain Phil Kearns slams Eddie Jones coaching methods

Former Australian captain Phil Kearns has slammed the coaching methods employed by Eddie Jones and believes the 56-year-old can only bring short-term success in his new role with England.
8 June 2016

England keen to prove critics wrong - Glen Ella

England's skills coach for the upcoming tour of Australia Glen Ella asserted that Eddie Jones' men are confident of proving their critics wrong during the three-Test series down under.
8 June 2016

World Rugby U20s Championship Match Day 1: AJ Bell Stadium

The opening day of the World Rugby U20 Championship threw up a number of surprises, shocks, and statements writes Lewis Hughes as he recaps all the action from the first round of games at the AJ Bell Stadium.
8 June 2016

Eye injury forces Benn Robinson into retirement

Veteran Australian prop Benn Robinson has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby after suffering a career ending eye injury.
7 June 2016

Australia assistant coach impressed by Maro Itoje and Ben Te'o

Australia assistant coach Nathan Grey said he is impressed by England's Maro Itoje and Ben Te'o ahead of the three-Test series between the two teams which begins in Brisbane on Saturday.
7 June 2016

England sweat on Ben Te'o's fitness ahead of first Test in Brisbane

England centre Ben Te'o was forced to miss his team's training on Monday ahead of the first Test against Australia in Brisbane on 11th June due to "muscle soreness".
6 June 2016

U20s Transition Rates

The World Rugby U20 Championship kicks off this week and whilst international head coaches will be focused on their upcoming tests, they will also be paying plenty of attention to the next generation of players showcasing their abilities in Manchester.
6 June 2016

World Rugby U20s: Pool B preview

Following on from our look at Pool A of the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship yesterday, we now turn our attentions to the tournament’s humdinger of a group, Pool B.
6 June 2016