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Hat-trick hero Elinor-Plum King earns Black Ferns debut against Wallaroos in Auckland
Flanker Elinor-Plum King starts for New Zealand after scoring a hat-trick against the Black Ferns XV, with two further uncapped players — Amarante Sititi and Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a — named on the bench for the O'Reilly Cup Test.
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Ballymore to become permanent home of Australia Sevens and Wallaroos ahead of 2032 Olympics
Rugby Australia, Queensland Rugby Union and the Queensland Government have announced a major redevelopment of Ballymore, relocating the men's and women's Sevens programs and the Wallaroos high-performance unit from Sydney to Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
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Tupou scores two tries as Wallabies demolish Japan 56-17 in Townsville
Taniela Tupou crossed for a first-half double as Australia ran in eight tries against Japan in Townsville, with the tighthead scoring in consecutive Tests for the first time since 2021. Commentator and ex-Wallaby Morgan Turinui had flagged Tupou's imposing presence even during the pre-match warm-up.
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Read reveals how Argentina's blueprint could help All Blacks dismantle the Springboks
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read believes Argentina's narrow 17-10 defeat to South Africa in Buenos Aires exposed a clear tactical roadmap for beating the Springboks, pointing to Los Pumas' edge-based attacking game and six line breaks in the opening 30 minutes.
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Waratahs warn staff to brace for 'wake-up call' as Cheika returns to restore glory
NSW Waratahs high-performance manager BJ Mather has placed players and staff on notice ahead of Michael Cheika's return as head coach in November, describing the 2014 Super Rugby-winning mentor as a 'proven winner' who demands full commitment and sustained success.
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Renata's scrum dominance drives Northland to first scoreless win over Division 1 side since 1980
Tighthead prop Marcel Renata helped Northland dismantle Taranaki 42-0 in Whangarei on Friday, their first shutout of a Division 1 NPC opponent in 46 years, as a sharpened set piece continues to transform the Taniwha's fortunes.
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All Blacks and Springboks unveil split trophy that honours a drawn series
New Zealand Rugby and SA Rugby have confirmed that a drawn series in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour will stand without a tiebreaker. A specially designed two-piece trophy, joinable by magnets, will be split between the nations if each side wins two of the four Tests.
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South Africa Women name 26-player squad for inaugural 'A' tour to Brazil
SA Rugby have confirmed a 26-player squad for the first-ever South Africa Women 'A' tour, with back Mary Zulu captaining the side for back-to-back fixtures against Brazil 'A' in São Paulo on 24 and 29 August.
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France name 24-player forward camp to sharpen set-piece ahead of WXV Global Series
Head coach François Ratier has called a four-day front-five training camp in Capbreton starting 20 August, bringing together senior internationals and emerging talent to refine France's scrum, lineout and maul ahead of an eleven-match international season.
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Spain's Las Leonas host Springbok Women in Seville for first time in seven years
Spain's Las Leonas will face the Springbok Women in Seville on 4 October, ending a seven-year drought against South Africa. The match at La Cartuja Sports Complex is the first Las Leonas fixture ever played in the city and carries 2029 World Cup qualification implications.
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Kirwan accuses Erasmus of orchestrating 'conspiracy' to lull All Blacks before Test series
Former All Blacks wing John Kirwan believes Rassie Erasmus instructed South Africa's provincial sides to avoid playing Springbok-style rugby against New Zealand, deliberately creating a false sense of security ahead of Saturday's first Test at Ellis Park.
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Rennie names three Springbok metrics that make them the world's deadliest team
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has identified the three statistical areas where the Springboks lead the world, warning his squad that discipline and accuracy inside their own 22 will be critical in the upcoming four-Test series.
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Marx warns Springboks not to rely on record All Blacks rout ahead of Ellis Park showdown
World Rugby player of the year Malcolm Marx has urged South Africa to set aside last year's 43-10 demolition of New Zealand, insisting the Springboks cannot lean on that result as they prepare to host a resurgent All Blacks side at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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KCB reclaim Kenya National 7s Circuit lead with tense Kabeberi final win over Strathmore
Defending champions KCB bounced back from a fifth-place finish at the Dala Sevens to win the Kabeberi 7s 14-12 against Strathmore Leos, reclaiming top spot in the National 7s Circuit standings from Kabras Sugar.
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Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series returns with 24 teams across China and Sri Lanka
The 2026 Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series will feature 12 men's and 12 women's teams across two legs in Suzhou and Colombo, with Japan's women seeking to defend their crown and Hong Kong China's men chasing back-to-back titles.
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Ruby Tui ends retirement doubts by signing for Trailfinders Women after social media teases
Ruby Tui has signed for Premiership Women's Rugby runners-up Trailfinders Women, ending weeks of speculation about her club future. The Black Ferns wing credited friends Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Meg Jones with persuading her not to retire.
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Michael Cheika returns to NSW Waratahs more than a decade after winning their first Super Rugby title
Michael Cheika has been appointed NSW Waratahs head coach ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, reuniting him with the club he guided to their maiden championship title in 2014.
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McKenzie trending toward All Blacks return as Ratima's PCL injury clouds halfback depth
All Blacks assistant Tana Umaga says fullback Damian McKenzie came through Tuesday's training session well as he races to be fit for Saturday's first Test at Ellis Park, while halfback Cortez Ratima remains doubtful with a PCL injury.
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Ikitau and Suaalii return to bolster Wallabies squad for two-Test Argentina tour
Australia's 2025 John Eales Medal winner Len Ikitau has recovered from an ankle injury to join Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in a 34-man Wallabies squad for Tests against Argentina, with coach Les Kiss warning the tour presents 'another tough challenge'.
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Western Force sign Crusaders academy product Baleisomosomo on two-year deal
Fiji-born loose forward Netani Baleisomosomo has joined the Western Force on a two-year contract after impressing in Queensland Premier Rugby with Wests Bulldogs, where he was named in the Hospital Cup Team of the Week three times this season.
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