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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Australia thrash Italy for first Nations Championship win
July 18 : Australia lock Josh Canham scored a hat-trick of tries in a rampant 57-10 victory over Italy on Saturday for their first Nations Championship success and a fitting farewell to coach Joe Schmidt.
McReight benched for Italy clash as Schmidt looks to halt Wallabies skid
July 16 : Departing Australia coach Joe Schmidt has dropped Fraser McReight to the bench for Saturday's Nations Championship test against Italy in one of three changes to the line-up beaten 42-26 by France last weekend.
Northampton secure Gallagher Prem with comeback victory over Exeter
Northampton were crowned Gallagher Premiership champions with a 26-17 victory over Exeter at Allianz Stadium that was finally decided by George Hendy’s quickfire try double.
Hendy double helps Northampton beat Exeter in Prem final
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Schmidt names three uncapped players in Wallabies squad for Nations Championship test
SYDNEY, June 19 : Australia coach Joe Schmidt on Friday named three uncapped players, including flyhalf Declan Meredith, in his squad for July's Nations Championship tests against Ireland, France and Italy.
Wallabies centre Ikitau sidelined due to shoulder surgery
Dec 27 : Australia centre Len Ikitau will be sidelined until March due to surgery on a shoulder injury, his club side Exeter Chiefs announced on Friday.
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.