Sport
Rugby union
Rugby World Cup in Australia shifted to avoid clashes with NRL, AFL finals
The 2027 tournament will also be expanded to 24 teams, and there will be a new global, 12-team competition featuring the Wallabies.
- by Iain Payten
Insight & Analysis
Strong as an Ox: With bench power like this, Boks are favourites to defend their World Cup
If the All Blacks win it, they will have done it the hard way: this South African team is smart, and their talent goes deep.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Working with Dr Evil to concoct a Wallabies fiasco
As the business end of the World Cup is played out in Paris, the Wallabies’ plight burns bright.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
The great disconnect between grassroots rugby and Wallaby soap opera
While the future appears grim for professional rugby in Australia, the game’s heart will continue to beat strongly.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
More News
‘He has everything’: ‘Mini-Skelton’ returns to Waratahs
NSW coach Darren Coleman has welcomed the signing of 21-year-old lock Miles Amatosero, while former Wallaby Isi Naisarani is aiming to win a long-term deal at NSW.
- by Iain Payten
England flanker accuses Springbok of racist slur during World Cup semi-final
The allegation was made just before the half-hour mark of England’s Rugby World Cup loss to South Africa.
- by Daniel Schofield
Opinion
Rugby World Cup
England had absolutely no chance of beating the Springboks … until they almost did
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Rugby World Cup
In an uncertain world, All Blacks prove some things are still inevitable
- by Peter FitzSimons
Extras
Analysis
Rugby World Cup
‘Wicked problem’: From the ruins, can Australian rugby be rebuilt?
- by Iain Payten
