THE IRFU IS trying to lure Australian tighthead prop Massimo De Lutiis to Ireland. As first reported by Code Sports in Australia, 22-year-old Reds player De Lutiis has a big decision to make about his future, with Rugby Australia keen to keep him at home. De Lutiis played for the Australia U20s against Ireland in … Read more
The Wallabies are pleased to confirm the appointment of Scott McLeod to the position of Assistant Coach – Defence for the next three years. McLeod, 53, was a member of the All Blacks coaching staff at the last two Rugby World Cups serving under Steve Hansen and Ian Foster and alongside the likes of Mike … Read more
In 2007, I sat in a hotel in the centre of Rome watching a title-chasing France struggle past Scotland on the final night of the Six Nations. Earlier that day, we had played some cracking rugby in beating Italy. Denis Hickie’s prematch speech provided the catalyst for our bells and whistles performance. We thought France’s … Read more
The Wallabies will kick off their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign against Hong Kong China in Perth on Friday, October 1 at 6:45pm local time. The first Rugby World Cup game on home soil since the 2003 final will also mark the first ever World Cup match for Hong Kong China, who qualified after winning … Read more
Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs are thrilled to announce the re-signing of young outside back Max Jorgensen to a five-year extension through to the end of 2031. The deal ensures Jorgensen, 21, will be available for the next two Rugby World Cups – including next year’s once-in-a-generation tournament in Australia – and includes the … Read more
Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds are pleased to confirm Josh Canham has signed a contract extension through to the end of 2027. Already signed for next year, Canham’s extension has seen him re-commit to Australian Rugby until at least the home Rugby World Cup in just under two years’ time. Born in the USA, … Read more
The countdown is well and truly on with the Wallabies first Test against the British & Irish Lions just 50 days away. The opener for the three match Series will be held on Saturday July 19 at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, a venue where the Wallabies hold a total 28-10 winning record since 1965. The following … Read more
Wallabies and Waratahs prop Angus Bell will take a short sabbatical with Ulster after the 2025 international season. Bell’s contract with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs runs through to the end of 2027 and contains an option for a sabbatical. He will return to Australia before the start of the 2026 international season. Wallabies and … Read more
Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs are happy to confirm Pete Samu will return home to Australian Rugby later this year. Currently contracted to Bordeaux in the French Top 14, the athletic back rower will link up with the NSW Waratahs at the conclusion of his commitments in France. Born in Melbourne, Samu was a … Read more
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