Wallabies-All Blacks combined team could play Lions - reports
The Wallabies and All Blacks are in talks to form a joint team to face the British & Irish Lions in a one-off Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2025, reports said on Wednesday.
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Rugby-Australia lock Skelton eager to make impression ahead of World Cup
(Reuters) - The opportunities to impress Australia coach Dave Rennie ahead of the Rugby World Cup are running out, so for lock Will Skelton Saturday's match against France in Paris could be a key moment for his international future.
Rugby-Talks held on ANZAC team to face Lions, says Australia rugby chief
(Reuters) - Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan said he has opened talks with New Zealand Rugby officials to discuss fielding a combined ANZAC team against the British and Irish Lions in 2025.
Argentina add seven players to squad for November tests
LONDON: Argentina added seven players to their squad as they began preparations in London on Tuesday ahead of three tests in November, starting against England at Twickenham on Sunday.
Hodgson drafted into Scotland squad after Skinner breaks bone
EDINBURGH: Second rower Jamie Hodgson has been drafted into Scotland’s squad for their November internationals after Edinburgh team mate Sam Skinner broke a bone in his foot in the weekend defeat to Australia, Scottish Rugby said on Tuesday.
Rankings count nothing for Sexton as Ireland wary of 'unpredictable' Willemse
Ireland need to emulate their opponents this weekend South Africa and win the Rugby World Cup if they are to merit being called the best team in the world, captain Johnny Sexton said on Tuesday.
Jacques Nienaber: Cheslin Kolbe at full-back serves Springboks best against Ireland
Jacques Nienaber believes selecting Cheslin Kolbe at full-back and continuing with the Springboks' 'bomb squad' on the bench can help negate Ireland’s threats on Saturday.
