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Hansen accuses rugby players of diving to manufacture stoppages after Wallabies-Boks thriller
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has condemned what he calls a growing culture of diving in rugby, warning it threatens the sport's integrity after Australia's 42-38 win over South Africa in Perth.
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Springboks score 38 points and still fall to Wallabies in Perth thriller
South Africa suffered a 42-38 defeat to Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth, scoring five tries but still losing — only the second time in their history they have conceded a Test while crossing the line that many times.
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Erasmus reveals mass bench gamble at 47 minutes was pure reaction as Wallabies stun Springboks 42-38
Rassie Erasmus has explained why he sent on all eight replacements simultaneously in the 47th minute against Australia in Perth, insisting the move was a response to match conditions rather than a pre-match plan. South Africa ultimately fell 42-38 despite a late fightback.
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Kitshoff backs Springboks to win third straight World Cup even with 15 injuries
Former Springbok flanker Steven Kitshoff says South Africa's squad depth is so formidable that Rassie Erasmus could lose 15 players to injury before the 2025 Rugby World Cup and still defend the Webb Ellis Cup.
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Dobie marks 100th Glasgow cap with try double as Warriors overturn Munster deficit
Jamie Dobie celebrated his 100th Glasgow Warriors appearance with two tries as the URC table-toppers came from 17-7 down at half-time to beat Munster at Thomond Park.
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Australia's yellow-card chaos denies Wallabies first top-five ranking in three years
Australia beat world champions South Africa 42-38 in a frantic finish marred by four yellow cards, climbing to sixth in the World Rugby Men's Rankings but falling just 0.13 points short of overtaking England in fifth.
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Kiss leaves Ikitau injury status unclear after Wallabies survive Springboks fightback
Australia coach Les Kiss has offered little clarity on centre Len Ikitau's ankle injury after the Wallabies held on to beat South Africa 42-38, with four yellow cards nearly costing them a 25-point lead late on.
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Beauden Barrett returns for Taranaki as All Blacks eye Bledisloe Cup squad spots
Beauden Barrett will play for Taranaki for the first time since 2020 in the final Hilux NPC regular-season round, as 14 All Blacks are released to their provinces ahead of Dave Rennie's 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad announcement on Tuesday.
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Anton Segner commits to Blues and All Blacks through 2031 Rugby World Cup
German-born loose-forward Anton Segner has signed a long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby, the Blues, and Auckland Rugby, securing his future through the 2031 Rugby World Cup. All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie hailed the 'great signing' for New Zealand Rugby.
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Segun's late try seals Saracens comeback win at Leicester despite red card
Saracens edged a breathless Gallagher Premiership opener at Mattioli Woods Welford Road 29-26, with Rotimi Segun's 73rd-minute try proving decisive after the visitors survived a Nick Isiekwe red card and two separate Leicester leads.
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Rouet takes accountability after Canada's 21-5 defeat to France in La Rochelle
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet admitted his side failed to perform after a 21-5 loss to France in La Rochelle, a result that stands in stark contrast to their draw with England and a 10-try win over Scotland earlier this autumn.
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South Africa lose record points scorer Janse van Rensburg to ankle injury ahead of Spain clash
Springbok Women playmaker Libbie Janse van Rensburg has flown home with an ankle injury sustained in Saturday's 41-29 win over Italy, ruling her out of next weekend's WXV Global Series crossover fixture against Spain in Seville. Wing Ayanda Malinga is also sidelined with a knee injury.
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Wallaroos overturn half-time deficit to end WXV tour with emphatic win over Scotland
Australia's Wallaroos closed their WXV Global Series European tour with a 30-10 victory over Scotland in Edinburgh, overturning a 10-5 half-time deficit through four second-half tries. The result also marked two historic milestones for the side.
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Ireland edge Japan 31-24 in WXV Global Series but Bemand demands improvement
Ireland secured their first win of WXV Global Series 2026 with a 31-24 victory over Japan at Dexcom Stadium in Galway, though head coach Scott Bemand and player of the match Brittany Hogan both acknowledged there is plenty still to fix.
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Erasmus clarifies Etzebeth's confusing double exit in Springboks' 42-38 loss to Australia
Rassie Erasmus has explained the chaotic sequence that saw Eben Etzebeth leave the field twice in South Africa's 42-38 defeat to Australia in Perth, admitting confusion over whether the lock was undergoing a head injury assessment.
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Erasmus accepts blame after Springboks squander 25-point lead in Perth thriller
Rassie Erasmus refused to blame officiating chaos or fatigue after South Africa's 42-38 defeat to Australia in Perth, admitting his side played themselves into a 25-point hole and that the better team won on the night.
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One year on, England's World Cup triumph reshapes the women's rugby landscape
A year after England's Red Roses beat Canada in front of a world-record crowd of 81,885 at Allianz Stadium, women's rugby has expanded its global competition structure, grown grassroots participation and drawn 68 unions into a pledge to double player numbers by 2029.
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Rees-Zammit and Randall each score twice as Bristol edge Sale in Prem opener
Bristol Bears launched their Premiership season with a 34-24 bonus-point win at Sale, with Louis Rees-Zammit and Harry Randall both crossing twice. Director of rugby Pat Lam praised a collective effort, while Sale's Courtney Lawes marked his Sharks debut with a full 80 minutes.
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Snubbed by Wales this summer, Cracknell channels his frustration into Leicester's new season
Leicester flanker Olly Cracknell has revealed that being dropped from the Wales touring squad by head coach Steve Tandy has given him renewed motivation heading into the new club season, despite having featured in the Six Nations earlier this year.
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Willemse warns Springboks are the team everyone wants to beat at Rugby World Cup 2027
Damian Willemse has acknowledged South Africa carry a target on their backs as back-to-back world champions heading into Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, where the Springboks are chasing an unprecedented third consecutive title.
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