Australia

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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".

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.

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.

Australia coach Michael Cheika has refused to indulge in any mind games with England coach Eddie Jones ahead of the three-Test series between the two teams which starts on Saturday.

England coach Eddie Jones believes whichever team wins the first Test in Brisbane will have a massive advantage in the upcoming three-game series against the Wallabies which begins on 11th June.

Queensland Reds captain James Slipper expects England to compete hard during the upcoming three-Test series against the Wallabies which starts on 11th June.

The New Zealand U20 side began their preparations for the World Rugby U20 Championship last week, comfortably beating their local rivals Australia, 30-10, at Bond University on Tuesday.

Australia coach Michael Cheika admitted that the Wallabies failed in their attempt to acquire the services of the rugby league convert Ben Te'o.

England's preparation for the upcoming Test series against Australia remained on track despite a ferocious storm hit the Gold Coast on Friday.

Australian head coach Michael Cheika has excluded six players from the preliminary 39-man squad to face England in a three-Test series in June.

England coach Eddie Jones believes having a successful first Test will be a key to his team's fortune when they tour Australia for a three-Test series in June.

England captain Dylan Hartley wants his team to create history by becoming the first England side to defeat the Wallabies in a Test series in Australia.