Scrappy Australia hang on to edge Japan in rain-soaked Tokyo
TOKYO :Australia were pushed until the last few seconds but held on for a scrappy 19-15 win over Japan at a rain-soaked National Stadium to kick off their end-of-season tour on Saturday.
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Rugby LIVE: Australia beat Japan as Welsh region issue statement
There's just one week to go until this year's autumn internationals get underway in full, with the giants of the southern hemisphere gearing up for their tour of Europe and a series of mouthwatering clashes.
WRU announce historic three-team plan at major press conference
The Welsh Rugby Union has outlined its plan to cut a Welsh region going forward following a unanimous board decision. The announcement comes hours after WalesOnline broke news of the union's intention to move to three teams by 2028 at the latest following a six-week consultation process.
Welsh Rugby Union outlines plan to cut professional teams to three
The number of professional rugby teams in Wales will be reduced to three in the future, though all four current sides will remain for now, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) announced on Friday.
Rugby LIVE: Eddie Jones sends warning as huge ban issued for autumn internationals
It has been another eventful week in rugby union as we draw nearer to the autumn internationals, which get underway in just over one week. England and Australia get us going at Allianz Stadium in London with Wales and South Africa closing out the autumn with a date in Cardiff on November 29.
Winger Koroibete says Wallabies career over
MELBOURNE :Marika Koroibete says his time in Wallabies gold is over after 63 tests and 20 tries for Australia as coach Joe Schmidt moves on with other wingers.
Australia change 13 starters, Champion de Crespigny captain for Japan test
TOKYO :Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has rested a host of stalwart campaigners and changed all but two of his starting side for Saturday's test against Japan, which opens Australia's end-of-season tour.
Rugby LIVE: International star banned for Wales match as Tomos Williams' future takes twist
The autumn internationals are just over a week away and nations around the world are preparing themselves for a testing few weeks. Most games will be taking place in Europe, with some of the northern hemisphere's best rugby teams playing host, but Ireland will face New Zealand at a unique location in America.