Wallabies vs Hong Kong to kick off 2027 RWC

Hosts Australia will face debutants Hong Kong in the opening game of the 2027 World Cup. The Wallabies, two-time winners, will take on the new boys in Pool A on 1 October to start the tournament at the 60,000-capacity Perth Stadium. The standout fixture in that group...

Eddie: Japan aiming high at World Cup

Eddie Jones says next year’s World Cup schedule gives smaller teams a “fair” chance of upsetting the sport’s big boys as he plots another shock with Japan. Organisers unveiled the fixture list for the tournament in Australia in 2027, which features 24 teams for the...

Buoyant England relish high expectations

England head into the Six Nations as genuine contenders to break France and Ireland’s grip on the competition. France and Ireland have shared the last four Six Nations titles between them, but England have won their last 11 Tests and will be firm favourites to get off...
‘Ireland will always be title contenders’

‘Ireland will always be title contenders’

Former France coach Philippe Saint-Andre believes Ireland are in decline, but two-time Six Nations winner Mike Ross insists they will again challenge for the title. Ireland will be missing several key players when they kick off their bid to regain the Six Nations...

Willie hits back at critic

Willie le Roux responded firmly to a critic on social media following the Vodacom Bulls’ emphatic win against the Lions at Ellis Park. After the match, an X user posted: “Amazing how much better the Bulls look without Willie le Roux.” The 36-year-old, who was rested...