Springboks to face Rugby World Cup opponents Ireland in November Test
Ireland will face a stern examination of their 2023 Rugby World Cup credentials when they host world champions South Africa and Australia in November Tests.
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Henry Nicholls doubtful for New Zealand Test opener in England after calf scan
Henry Nicholls is a doubt for New Zealand’s first Test against England at Lord’s starting on June 2 after sustaining a grade one calf strain during a pre-tour training camp.
Australia to host 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups
World Rugby has confirmed Australia as host of the men's World Cup in 2027 and the women's in 2029 and England has been chosen to stage the 2025 women's tournament, the governing body said on Thursday. The United States was confirmed as host of the men's showpiece event in 2031 and will stage the women's tournament two years later. The hosts were finalised following a World Rugby Council meeting in Dublin. "This is a historic day for rugby in Australia. We are beyond thrilled to be welcoming not one, but two World Cups to our shores," Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan said.
Australia to host 2027 and 2029 World Cups
:World Rugby has confirmed Australia as host of the men's World Cup in 2027 and the women's in 2029 and England has been chosen to stage the 2025 women's tournament, the governing body said on Thursday.
Ireland to kick-off autumn campaign by hosting world champions South Africa
Ireland will kick-off their autumn campaign by hosting world champions South Africa, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced.
Brendon McCullum favourite to become England Test coach - reports
Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has emerged as the leading candidate to take over as England Test coach, according to reports.
Australia, USA confirmed as hosts for next two Rugby World Cups
World Rugby on Thursday confirmed the host nations for the 2027 and 2031 men's Rugby World Cups.
Gold Coast Titans forward offered to Super League clubs
Kevin Proctor could be among the next raft of NRL talent to make their way to Super League after being offered to clubs for the 2023 season. Proctor, who has previously been linked with moves to the competition during his career, is off-contract and open to offers with his contract at Gold Coast set to expire.