Australia

As the excitement finally dies down in the southern hemisphere, after a hugely successive weekend for their sides over their northern competition, Talking Rugby Union’s correspondent Scotty Donaldson reviews the final round from a sub-continent perspective…

Australia wrapped up a series whitewash over France with a comprehensive 39-13 victory in the third and final Test at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney

The June Internationals and Pacific Nations Cup are almost over for another year. The Southern Hemisphere teams still seem to hold the dominance with exception of an understrength Argentina team.

Australia coach Ewen McKenzie is preparing to unleash giant second row Will Skelton against France on Saturday.

Talking Rugby Union’s southern hemisphere correspondent Scotty Donaldson reviews all of the weekend’s international action from the sub-continent…

Australia survived a frantic finish to hold on for a scrappy 6-0 victory over France at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.

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Australia coach Ewen McKenzie has made three forced changes to his starting side for Saturday's second Test against France in Melbourne.

Second-half tries from Jonny Sexton and Andrew Trimble helped Ireland to a first Test victory in Argentina on Saturday night.

Talking Rugby Union’s southern hemisphere correspondent Scotty Donaldson brings you a comprehensive look at all of the international action taking place this weekend…

The Waratahs claimed their third successive win with a 41-19 triumph over the Melbourne Rebels in Friday's Super Rugby clash at AAMI Park.

Talking Rugby Union’s very own man down-under, Scotty Donaldson, in his latest article looks past international frequency and picks his Rugby Championship teams, based purely on Super Rugby form.

Christian Leali'ifano has signed a new two-year contract with the Brumbies and committed himself to the Australian Rugby Union until 2016.

Waratahs head coach Michael Cheika has been handed a suspended six-month ban for abusing a cameraman in South Africa in March.

In an exclusive interview with melbournerebels.com.au, Qantas Wallabies Coach Ewen McKenzie discusses the Club's direction to play local Rugby in Melbourne, reflects on his time in the Dewar Shield and talks about the Rebels season and Wallaby aspirations.

As we reach halfway in the southern hemisphere’s figurehead domestic competition, Talking Rugby Union’s southern hemisphere correspondent and resident Super Rugby expert Scotty Donaldson picks his form team of the tournament so far, with an eye towards the looming June Internationals and The Rugby Championship…

The Southern Hemisphere rugby union press are full of this story and their old friend Quade Cooper has added his opinions. Whenever there is rugby news or debate in this part of the world, we turn to Scott Donaldson.

Australia flanker David Pocock will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery for the second time in 12 months.

Current Australia captain Ben Mowen has decided to pursue a career in French rugby from the end of the year and, therefore, looks set to miss out on representing the Wallabies at the next Rugby World Cup.

Throughout 2013 Scott has brought Talking Rugby Union readers news, commentary and insights about Southern Hemisphere rugby.