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Could Ireland be heading Down Under this summer?

Rugby Australia mull over hosting 'mini World Cup'

Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan said they were open to hosting a "mini World Cup" involving Six Nations teams during the Southern Hemisphere winter to keep the international calendar going amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rugby • 15 Jan 21

Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma (R) celebrates with Santiago Carreras after beating New Zealand

'Emotions are a good thing' - Ledesma proud of Pumas

Pumas coach Mario Ledesma was unapologetic for the tears he and his team shed after their maiden victory over the All Blacks last weekend and said that emotion was an integral part of the makeup of the Argentina team.

Rugby • 19 Nov 20

Willis to make England debut against Georgia

Wasps flanker Jack Willis will make his England debut against Georgia at Twickenham on Saturday

Rugby • 12 Nov 20

Folau Fainga'a celebrates Australia's try during the 2020 Tri-Nations match

Australia pip New Zealand in feisty Tri-Nations battle

Australia held on for a 24-22 win over New Zealand in Brisbane in a Tri-Nations clash that featured two red cards.

Rugby • 07 Nov 20

James Slipper made his Australia debut against England in 2010

Wallabies prop Slipper in line for 100th Test cap

Australia prop James Slipper is in line to celebrate his 100th cap in Saturday's second Tri-Nations game against New Zealand, a milestone that was far from his thoughts when frozen out by the Reds two years ago.

Rugby • 03 Nov 20

Jordie Barrett celebrates his try with Dalton Papalii and Ngani Laumape

All Blacks saunter to Bledisloe Cup triumph in Sydney

New Zealand served up a Halloween nightmare for an inexperienced Wallabies side by romping to a record 43-5 victory in the Tri-Nations opener on Saturday and claiming the Bledisloe Cup for the 18th successive year.

Rugby • 31 Oct 20

Andrew Balbirnie in action against Scotland in Malahide

Ireland defeat Scotland in T20 Tri-Nations clash

Andrew Balbirnie believes a run of T20 games could herald the start of a new era in Irish cricket after helping his side to a four wicket victory over Scotland in the Tri-Nations Series.

Cricket • 17 Sep 19

Rugby's 'first superstar' Jonah Lomu dies aged 40

Legendary New Zealand rugby union wing Jonah Lomu has died suddenly, aged 40.

Rugby • 18 Nov 15

South Africa's Damian de Allende resists a tackle by Benjamin Macome and Santiago Garcia Botta of Argentina

Meyer: Boks played tactically well against Pumas

South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer conceded his side "played less rugby" against Argentina but were tactically superior as they ended a run of four test defeats in timely fashion ahead of next month's World Cup.

Rugby • 16 Aug 15

Argentina had never beaten South Africa in 20 Tests before today

Argentina record historic win in South Africa

Argentina wing Juan Imhoff scored a hat-trick of tries as they claimed a first victory over South Africa with a 37-25 success in their Rugby Championship match at King's Park on Saturday.

Rugby • 08 Aug 15

Sonny Bill Williams looks dejected as Australia celebrate

Australia beat NZ to claim Rugby Championship

Scrum-half Nic White came off the bench to score 10 points in the last 11 minutes and give Australia a 27-19 victory over New Zealand and a first Rugby Championship title on Saturday.

Rugby • 21 Aug 15

Australia will face New Zealand in Sydney at 10.30am Irish Time on Saturday

Australia focussed on their own development

Australia have been determined not to give New Zealand any extra motivation ahead of their Sydney clash this week and Drew Mitchell was never likely to go against that trend on Friday.

Rugby • 07 Aug 15

Australia fight back to steal stunning victory

Tevita Kuridrani scored a stoppage-time try to complete a comeback victory for Australia as they defeated South Africa 24-20 in their opening Rugby Championship match in Brisbane.

Rugby • 18 Jul 15

Australia go back to the future for Springbok test

Australia went back to the future on Thursday when Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell, Greg Holmes and halfbacks Will Genia and Quade Cooper were recalled to Wallabies colours for the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa.

Rugby • 16 Jul 15

Kiwi coach Hansen proud in defeat

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen bemoaned his side's slow start but says he is proud of the way his players fought their way back into contention in Saturday's 27-25 defeat to South Africa that ended their 22-game unbeaten run.

Rugby • 06 Oct 14

Francois Hougaard on his way to touching down for South Africa

Springboks end All-Blacks' unbeaten run

Replacement flyhalf Pat Lambie landed a 52-metre penalty with a minute to go as South Africa ended New Zealand's 22-game unbeaten run with a 27-25 victory in their final Rugby Championship clash today.

Rugby • 04 Oct 14

Richie McCaw will equal Colin Meads' appearance record of 134 this weekend

McCaw prepares for his 134th appearance

New Zealand face a stern test of their 22-game unbeaten run against a confident South Africa on what will be a record day for captain Richie McCaw in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Rugby • 02 Oct 14

Kurtley Beale back in spotlight for wrong reasons

Beale dumped for Argentina game after plane row

Utility back Kurtley Beale has been dumped for the Wallabies' final Rugby Championship match against Argentina after an in-flight row with a member of team management.

Rugby • 02 Oct 14