Wallabies dreams keep Jorgensen in rugby
Max Jorgensen has revealed how the despair of being ruled out of last year's Rugby World Cup was "100 percent" a major driver in his decision to recommit to the NSW Waratahs.
Max Jorgensen has revealed how the despair of being ruled out of last year's Rugby World Cup was "100 percent" a major driver in his decision to recommit to the NSW Waratahs.
Scott Robertson must be careful as he continues to lobby to change All Blacks selection criteria in the hopes of regaining overseas talent. Remember, those who remain loyal to New Zealand Rugby are the future for the All Blacks, Liam Napier writes.
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is inline to make his World Series Sevens debut after he was named in the Australia squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sevens in two weeks.
Waratahs young gun Max Jorgensen has rejected a reported big money NRL deal to re-commit with Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs on a two-year deal.
Easter has rolled in early this year and alongside the chocolates it's also brought four massive derby clashes across both New Zealand and Australia. Stay across all the weekend's line-ups, team news and odds here.
The Western Force's battered lock stocks have received a much-needed reinforcement with the signing of former Wallaby Sam Carter until the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
The Queensland Reds' "bash brothers" have taken their partnership to new heights under coach Les Kiss, combining with fellow back-rower Liam Wright to become arguably the most well-rounded in the competition.
England scrum-half Danny Care announced his retirement from international rugby on Monday.
Challenged by coach Simon Cron to walk the walk, the Western Force answered the call with a stunning performance over the Reds, while Drua coach Mick Byrne got the last laugh over the Waratahs, dishing up revenge in the heat of Lautoka.
It was another huge round of Super Rugby Women's action with the Western Force pulling off an incredible upset over last year's competition finalist, while the Tahs thumped the Drua in Fiji. Read on for four super moments in Super Rugby Women's Round 2.
Western Force coach Simon Cron hopes his team's stunning 40-31 upset win over the Queensland Reds is just a taste of things to come.
The Blues have handed Super Rugby champs the Crusaders a fifth straight loss with an emphatic 26-6 win at Eden Park that leaves the Christchurch-based giants rooted to the bottom of the standings.
The Chiefs are in hot pursuit at the top of the Super Rugby standings after their 28-21 win over fellow New Zealand outfit the Highlanders in Hamilton.
The Fijian Drua have broken NSW Waratahs hearts with a pulsating 39-36 Super Rugby Pacific win in tropical Lautoka.
Georgia, winners of the Rugby Europe Championship, have publicly challenged Six Nations wooden spoon side Wales to a test match as they push for inclusion in the Northern Hemisphere's top-tier competition.
England No. 8 Billy Vunipola is set to sign a two-year deal with French Top 14 side Montpellier which will likely bring an end to his 11 year international career, sources have told ESPN.
The NSW Waratahs have exacted some revenge with a comprehensive 62-21 Super Rugby Women's win over the defending champion Fijian Drua in Lautoka.
Rugby Friday Five is back headlined with Sam Whitelock considering a potential All Blacks return, Stephen Hoiles backing Kurtley Beale's Super Rugby return, the Crusaders receiving support from the top and more.
Waratahs outside centre Izaia Perese has confirmed his departure from the Waratahs to take up a two year-deal at England's Leicester Tigers at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
In Round 5 we get a blockbuster Saturday kicking off early with the Waratahs in Fiji, followed by two huge New Zealand derby matches before we finish in Perth. Stay across all the weekend's line-ups, team news and odds here.
World Rugby have revealed plans aimed at "reimagining rugby's entertainment factor", including 20 minute sanctions for red cards, quickening of ball from the ruck and maul, and a set time to complete scrums and lineouts, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Star recruit Filipo Daugunu won't be available for Melbourne's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the table-topping Hurricanes despite returning to training after sitting out the last round over a pay dispute.
Joe Schmidt admits a competitive showing against the touring and British and Irish Lions next year will be a key factor in whether or not he stays on to coach the Wallabies at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.