All Blacks trounce Wallabies, leave Springboks with mountain to climb
The All Blacks thumped the Wallabies 40-14 at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday to put one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy.
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South Africa dominate World Rugby's Dream Team of the Year
South Africa led the way in the 2025 World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year announced on Tuesday, with six Springboks selected, headlined by Player of the Year Malcolm Marx.
Wallabies return from Europe winless with green shoots wilting
SYDNEY :The Australian optimism raised by test victories over the British & Irish Lions and South Africa earlier this year has been all but extinguished by two losses to the All Blacks and a winless tour of Europe in November.
Winless Australia forced into two changes to side against France
Australia have been forced into two changes to their starting XV for the Autumn International series test against France in Paris on Saturday with flyhalf Carter Gordon and hooker Billy Pollard ruled out due to injury.
Wallabies make five changes for France test
PARIS :Australia have made five changes to their line-up for the last test of an exhausting year against France in Paris on Saturday.
Hansen the hero as Ireland romp to big win over Australia
DUBLIN :Fullback Mack Hansen scored a hat-trick of tries in the first half to set Ireland on their way to a convincing 46-19 victory over beleaguered Australia in their Autumn international on Saturday.
Australia put the pain of Italy defeat behind them as Ireland loom
Australia have put the hurt of the 26-19 loss to Italy behind them and are focused on Saturday's challenge presented by Ireland in Dublin, captain Harry Wilson said on Friday.
Wallabies turn to fresh legs as Schmidt seeks positives in tough season
DUBLIN :Australia are hoping fresh legs in their team will give them a much-needed lift as they continue to labour through the last weeks of their season, coach Joe Schmidt said on Thursday.
Australia ring the changes to take on Ireland
DUBLIN :Australia, reeling after successive defeats on their European tour, made six changes to their team for Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin, including a return for powerful centre Len Ikitau and veteran flyhalf James O’Connor.