International rugby
Why one of Australia’s greatest coaches believes Wallabies missed a golden chance
A rugby coaching great has expressed fears that Australia will be ill-prepared for the World Cup, while calling for improved support for spinal injury sufferers.
- Nick Wright
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Five days, three codes, two nations: Prepare for a week of Australia-England battles like no other
You don’t have to wait for the Ashes to start to get your fill of one of the great sporting rivalries – just get behind the Matildas, Kangaroos and Wallabies this week.
- Vince Rugari
Good craic, banter and beer – oh, and rugby – draw Lions fans to Melbourne game
Welsh-born Leigh Watkins, who lives in a Victorian town without a rugby team, is heading to the MCG to watch the British and Irish Lions play the Wallabies.
- Carolyn Webb
- Opinion
- Sport
Anzac team should be quietly forgotten
There are definitely more worthy opponents for the Lions and the smart money says the AusNZ team will not be part of the tour itinerary in New Zealand in four years’ time.
- Paul Cully
Rolling maul: The British and Irish Lions tour
Follow all the action with news and analysis from Australia’s best Rugby writers.
- Jane Hutchinson
‘A bit mental’: Parachutist rescued from rugby stadium roof after stunt goes wrong
The paratrooper was left hanging 30 metres off the ground when he crashed into a roof while attempting to deliver the match ball.
- Charlie Morgan
- Exclusive
- Australian rugby
‘Sticking with rugby’: Joey Manu on his new code, his All Blacks dream and those Roosters rumours
In an exclusive interview, the former Roosters star talks about his decision to stay in the 15-man game, interest in playing against the Lions and his hip-hop future with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
- Iain Payten
- Updated
- Australian rugby
Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom to appeal French court’s two-year prison sentence
An arrest warrant has been issued for the 42-year-old after he was sentenced to jail on Friday. But his lawyer has vowed to keep fighting.
- Chris Barrett
