New Zealand will be without flanker Sam Cane for the rest of 2018 after it was confirmed he fractured his neck in the win over South Africa.
Liam Blackburn
'It was all our sledging on Twitter that turned that around.'
Lucie Bertoldo
Insanity.
Brendan Bradford
Yeah, not good.
South Africa looked set to pull off a famous double over New Zealand, but the world champions rallied to snatch a stunning win.
Peter Thompson
Bernard Foley is back in the Australia XV as they face Argentina, who feature two changes to their team.
Ben Spratt
There are three changes to the South Africa team ahead of the clash with New Zealand, but Willie le Roux keeps his place in a landmark game.
The All Blacks welcome back captain Kieran Read for their clash with the Springboks.
Dejan Kalinic
Michael Cheika's Australia remain bottom of the Rugby Championship standings after a fourth defeat in five as South Africa triumphed.
James Slipper will attempt to rebuild his career with the Brumbies after serving a ban for cocaine use.
New Zealand will look to bounce back from a surprise home defeat to South Africa when they take on Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Rob Lancaster
New Zealand centre Ryan Crotty expects Sonny Bill Williams to feature against Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Alex Fisher
England attack coach Scott Wisemantel said Danny Cipriani was still a chance to feature in the November internationals.
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has increased his options ahead of home Tests against Australia and New Zealand.
It is the first time the dual international has won the award since his defection to the 15-man code in 2013.
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There could be Australia debuts for Angus Cottrell and Jake Gordon after the duo were named in the squad to face Argentina and South Africa.
Harry West
Players and supporters have been told to cover up body art in public places when they travel to Japan for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
With the Rugby World Cup a year away, Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi re-signed with Rugby Australia.
Everybody panic!
James Pavey
Is O'Connor the answer to the Wallabies' problems?
Angus Reid
Wallabies staff and players had to separate Tui and the fan.
This was clearly too far from the fan.
Absolutely disgraceful scenes.
Television footage showed Lukhan Tui arguing with a supporter following Australia's Rugby Championship loss to Argentina.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen would not blame referee Nigel Owens or fly-half Beauden Barrett for the loss to South Africa.
Peter Hanson
Rassie Erasmus says South Africa's win over New Zealand is the best moment of his coaching career, but insisted the Springboks must improve.
Patric Ridge
The Wallabies’ first loss to Argentina on home soil in 35 years wasn’t the only ugly outcome in Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test on the Gold Coast.
After an amazing performance, Izzy produced a very costly mistae
You better believe it!
The Wallabies will be without captain Michael Hooper for their clash against Argentina.
Australia are set to welcome back Israel Folau, but the star was named on the right wing.
Prop Santiago Medrano and flanker Pablo Matera will both start for the Pumas against Australia on the Gold Coast.
After losing to Australia last time out, South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus has decided to make a change at fly-half for Saturday.
New Zealand withdrew Sonny Bill Williams from their squad to face South Africa in the Rugby Championship.
"Everyone helped me so much after moving from rugby league."
Beauden Barrett and Rieko Ioane are among the players back in the All Blacks fold.
Jack Davies
Adam Ashley-Cooper could add to his 116 Australia caps if he proves himself in Super Rugby, says Wallabies coach Michael Cheika.
Tom Webber
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda extended his stay with the Reds, signing a new contract.
Japan will host the 2019 World Cup, which could be the last time 20 nations contest the rugby showpiece.
Sacha Pisani
He has not fought since January 2015 but Sonny Bill Williams plans to return to the boxing ring in December, with Steve Hansen's blessing.
Despite the late withdrawals of Adam Coleman and Israel Folau, Australia secured a hard-fought 23-18 victory over South Africa.
New Zealand's battling victory against Argentina has come at the cost of injuries to Ngani Laumape and Brodie Retallick.
Matt Dorman
Michael Cheika gained some much-needed respite as he watched his Australia side beat South Africa 23-18 in the Rugby Championship.
Nicholas McGee
Though New Zealand ran out 46-24 winners over Argentina, the All Blacks' victory was far from a convincing one.
Well, that's just great.
Will Genia has revealed Quade Cooper could soon join him at the Rebels, with head coach David Wessels interested in the fly-half.
If there was one player we didn't want to lose, it was him.
Ahead of the Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and Australia, Rassie Erasmus has sprung some surprises with his Springboks team.
Juan Figallo has been replaced by Santiago Garcia Botta as Argentina make four changes to their side to take on New Zealand in Nelson on Saturday.
Didn't see that one coming.
The flanker polled points in the majority of the Two Blues’ games.
Adam Lucius
New Zealand boss Steve Hansen is wary of the threat posed by Argentina under the leadership of former Australia forwards coach Mario Ledesma.
Ryan Crotty and Sam Cane are still in contention for New Zealand's Rugby Championship clash with Argentina on Saturday after making good progress from recent concussions.
Although Australia's Rugby Championship hopes are shattered, the inclusion of Folau and Tupou might just be the motivation the Wallabies need for redemption.
Sporting News Australia has you covered for the 2018 season.
Not cool, Alan.
Full-back Dane Haylett-Petty does not feel it is time for widespread changes as Australia lick their wounds following two drubbings.
"Our Rats are tough enough to beat the All Blacks."
"But clearly, you can't just ignore the performances, they're not acceptable."
Could be.
Pocock has been preferred to Hooper.
After 154 appearances for the Brumbies and 72 for Australia, Ben Alexander retired on Monday.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen will not get sidetracked from his plan to make changes against Argentina by the Pumas' win over South Africa.
Righto.
South Africa's second-half fightback came up short as Argentina caused a surprise in the second round of the Rugby Championship.
Steve Hansen believes Beauden Barrett's scintillating showing against Australia on Saturday was further evidence he deserved to hold off Richie Mo'unga as New Zealand's first-choice fly-half.
A defiant Michael Cheika said he has no concerns about his job and is not contemplating resigning after New Zealand thrashed Australia 40-12 to retain the Bledisloe Cup.
After a thrashing at the hands of a Beauden Barrett-inspired New Zealand, Michael Hooper insisted Australia can turn their fortunes around.
Beauden Barrett tormented Australia with a four-try masterclass as the All Blacks retained their firm grip on the Bledisloe Cup.
Beauden Barrett scored 30 points in a masterful performance as the All Blacks won the Bledisloe Cup for a 16th year in a row.
What a performance from Pocock.
Sonny Bill Williams has shut down speculation linking him with another return to the NRL and insisted he wants to represent the All Blacks at next year's Rugby World Cup.
Christopher Devine
The All Blacks are overwhelming favourites to wrap up another Bledisloe Cup, but Kieran Read knows they must remain fully focused.
The heat is on Michael Cheika amid just one win in six matches, not that he is showing it according to Michael Hooper.
Michael Cheika says it is "a little bit of a stretch" for opposite number Steve Hansen to claim Australia lacked respect in Sydney.
Owen Franks is set to earn his 100th cap on Saturday when New Zealand face Australia in the second round of the Rugby Championship.
Michael Cheika claims he is his own toughest critic amid growing dissatisfaction with Australia's lack of competitiveness in the Bledisloe Cup.
Iain Strachan
Cheika's stats aren't great, but the players have his back.
Australia may have won just one of their last six Tests, but Tatafu Polota-Nau has no doubt Michael Cheika should remain in charge.
The All Blacks can clinch the Bledisloe Cup against Australia on Saturday and Aaron Smith wants to see improvement from their opening win.
From bad to worse.
South Africa recovered from a tricky start to their Rugby Championship opener to emerge 34-21 victors over Argentina in Durban on Saturday.
Steve Hansen felt New Zealand experienced "a different type of explosion" in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney.
Australia's lack of composure proved costly in the second half of their Bledisloe Cup defeat to New Zealand, according to coach Michael Cheika and captain Michael Hooper.
Oh, please no.
This wasn't a good look.
Captain Kieran Read insists New Zealand's experience and quality will only tell against Australia if they are guarded against complacency.
Michael Hooper is desperate to get out on the pitch and take on New Zealand but knows controlled aggression will be key for Australia.
Sam Whitelock's switch to a more instinctive style of play has seen him become one of the world's best locks, according to New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen.
Australia prop Tom Robertson cannot wait for Saturday's Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand after being named in the starting XV for just the third time.
Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani has pleaded guilty to charges of common assault and resisting arrest following a nightclub incident.
With Scott Sio sidelined with a shoulder injury, Tom Robertson comes into Australia's line-up for Saturday's showdown in Sydney.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika discusses the squad that will take on the All Blacks.
Two key members of the Wallabies haven't forgotten.
England fly-half Danny Cipriani has been arrested following an alleged incident at a Jersey nightclub in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Steve Hansen has picked Beauden Barrett as New Zealand's fly-half for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup blockbuster against Australia, while lock Sam Whitelock will win his 100th cap for the All Blacks.
Beauden Barrett will start at number 10 when New Zealand take on Australia in the Rugby Championship, according to Bernard Foley.
Please, don't poke the bear.
Australia full-back Israel Folau was pinged for an aerial challenge versus Ireland, but he has no plans to change tack against New Zealand.
Sam Cane says New Zealand will put extra attention on the breakdowns against Australia given the presence of David Pocock.
Reece Hodge would be a good choice at 13 for Australia's Rugby Championship opener with New Zealand, says Kurtley Beale.
Steve Hansen has guarded against complacency and called on New Zealand to attack their Bledisloe Cup opener next week.
After signing a new long-term Rugby Australia deal, Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper will make his comeback from injury versus New Zealand.
Wallabies and Waratahs skipper Michael Hooper has signed a monster long-term contract with Rugby Australia, keeping him in the country until at least the end of 2023.
Beauden Barrett has done enough throughout his career to hold onto his number 10 jersey ahead of the in-form Richie Mo'unga, according to Dan Carter.
The Wallabies could have captain Michael Hooper back for the first Test against the All Blacks as the flanker's recovery continues.
The 50-year-old, playing goal-keeper for Curl Curl against Wakehurst in an over-35s match, collided with an opponent as he came out to collect the ball.
Cooper still maintains he can play with the best of them.
Jordan Petaia is the standout name among six new call-ups for Australia's training squad ahead of the meeting with New Zealand.
Seta Tamanivalu scored in his final match for the Crusaders as they saw off the Lions in the Super Rugby final for the second year running.
Great news for the 'Tahs.
Massive blow!
Michael Di Lonardo
Daryl Gibson is "very close" to signing a new deal with the Waratahs and also expects Israel Folau to stay on.
Sterlo put them on a pedestal but they have seen some very concerning numbers since.
Andrew Ferguson
The Crusaders will be without Jordan Taufua in the Super Rugby final against the Lions after the flanker suffered a broken arm.
Kwagga Smith and Malcolm Marx scored two tries apiece as the Lions set up a rematch of last year's Super Rugby final with the Crusaders by fighting back to beat the Waratahs 44-26 at Ellis Park.
Brumbies flyhalf Christian Lealiifano has signed a one-year contract extension with the Super Rugby franchise.
Daniel Ramus
Ashley Johnson can return to action for Wasps next month after being handed a backdated six-month ban for a positive anti-doping test.
Damien Fitzpatrick will be among the replacements when the Waratahs travel to Ellis Park to face the Lions, with Tolu Latu recalled.
An American expert has given Hayne a brutally honest serving of truth.
All Blacks legend Richie McCaw gave coach Scott Robertson his thoughts on what the Crusaders must do to win their Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricanes.
The Lions remain on course for a third successive Super Rugby final after booking a semi-final berth with a 40-23 win over the Jaguares in Johannesburg on Saturday.
The Waratahs ran in three tries in seven second-half minutes to secure a superb 30-23 comeback win over the Highlanders and a spot in the Super Rugby semi-finals.
Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers have moved their Premiership game on October 6 in aid of Rob Horne.
Wales great Sam Warburton, 29, has retired from rugby after admitting "my body is unable to give me back what I had hoped for".
The Rebels have fined Amanaki Mafi and Lopeti Timani each 15,000 dollars following an incident in Dunedin which saw the former arrested and charged for injuring with intent to injure.
The Reds are reportedly interested in poaching Israel Folau from the Waratahs, and the Australia star admits he has a decision to make.
The Rebels' disappointing end to the Super Rugby season took another turn for the worse when Amanaki Mafi was arrested for allegedly assaulting team-mate Lopeti Timani.
Australia utility-back Hodge scored a hat-trick and racked up 29 points, but the Highlanders outscored the Melbourne franchise by six tries to four to edge home in Dunedin.
A Super Rugby quarter-final preview went the way of the Chiefs, though their win was not enough to leapfrog Hurricanes in the table.
The Waratahs thrashed the 14-man Sunwolves 77-25 to clinch top spot in Super Rugby's Australian Conference and a post-season place in style.
Wyatt Crockett's 200th Super Rugby appearance went to plan as the Crusaders, defending champions and league leaders, beat the Highlanders.
The Brumbies kept their slim finals hopes alive and disrupted the battle at the top of the New Zealand conference with a 24-12 upset win over the Hurricanes in Canberra on Saturday night.
The Waratahs produced a stirring late comeback to take command in the race for top spot in Super Rugby's Australia Conference, claiming a dramatic 31-26 win over the Rebels despite the absence of Israel Folau.
Israel Folau will miss the Waratahs' crunch Super Rugby clash with the Rebels on Friday after failing with an appeal against his one-match ban.
Israel Folau is set to miss the Waratahs' Super Rugby clash with the Rebels after he was suspended on Wednesday.
Simon Cron would be "stunned" if Israel Folau is banned as the Waratahs prepare to face the Rebels without the injured Michael Hooper.
After ending his worst stretch as coach, Eddie Jones believes England are back on track to challenge at the World Cup.
Australia coach Michael Cheika revealed referee Pascal Gauzere declined an invitation to his media conference after the Wallabies suffered a series defeat to Ireland.
A scrappy encounter between Australia and Ireland in Sydney saw the visitors edge to victory and clinch the series.
Not what the Wallabies wanted.
Peter O'Mahony believes clinching a long-awaited series win in Australia in Sydney on Saturday will be "right up there" with Ireland's Grand Slam triumph.
Lewis Moody has backed Eddie Jones to turn England's flailing form around ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said France are wasting their time complaining about referees as New Zealand plot to complete a whitewash in Dunedin on Saturday.
Australia can go third in the rankings if they beat Ireland in the last match at Allianz Stadium before it is knocked down next year.
Joe Schmidt has made five alterations to his starting line-up, while Lukhan Tui and Nick Phipps come into the Australia side in Sydney.
Ireland are set to continue their twelve match winning streak.
Will Genia sustained a broken arm in Australia's second-Test defeat to Ireland on Saturday, with coach Michael Cheika heavily critical of the "king hit" that caused the injury.
Ireland claimed their first away win over Australia since 1979 as they put on an impressive display to triumph 26-21 in the second Test in Melbourne.
A yellow card was France's undoing in the first Test with New Zealand, and Benjamin Fall's red card proved costly in the second.
Michael Cheika was not impressed with Neil Francis' choice of words when criticising David Pocock and neither was Peter O'Mahony.
New Zealand legend Dan Carter believes England must stick with Eddie Jones' vision as the 2019 World Cup comes into focus.
Michael Hooper was delighted with the way the Wallabies executed their game plan as they beat Ireland 18-9 in Brisbane on Saturday.
Joe Schmidt felt Ireland were "pretty close" to getting a result in the first Test with Australia, where Israel Folau stood out as a key man.
The returning David Pocock was Australia's match-winner as they handed Ireland a first defeat in over a year with an 18-9 victory in the first Test in Brisbane.
Michael Cheika is confident Australia can beat Ireland, even if he believes the Six Nations champions will back themselves for a series whitewash.
Skipper Peter O'Mahony believes Ireland must win the battle with Australia's back row if they are to triumph in Saturday's series opener.
Michael Hooper insists the Wallabies have the attack to hurt Ireland at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday.
A Six Nations Grand Slam win and Leinster's European triumph has Ireland in a good place ahead of their Australia series, says Brian O'Driscoll.
David Pocock and Israel Folau's differing views on gay rights could make for an uneasy dynamic in the Australia team, says Brian O'Driscoll.
Ouch.
The Wallabies flanker commented on his teammate's anti-gay views
A big boost for the Wallabies ahead of the upcoming series against Ireland.
Australia full-back Reece Hodge knows Six Nations champions Ireland possess quality across their backline that can worry the Wallabies.
Israel Folau scored a double as the Waratahs outgunned the Reds 52-41 to reclaim top spot in the Australian Conference on Saturday.
New Zealand will have to do without Sonny Bill Williams for the three-Test series against France after the centre aggravated an old knee injury in training.
Ireland captain Rory Best has been ruled out of June's tour of Australia with a hamstring injury, head coach Joe Schmidt confirmed.
Former Parramatta Eels superstar Semi Radradra won man-of-the-match – and the adoration of northern-hemisphere rugby fans – in the Barbarians’ 63-45 victory over England on Monday morning (AEST).
Steve Orme
Lima Sopoaga's penalty with two minutes remaining earned the Highlanders a hard-fought 18-15 success at the Reds in Super Rugby on Saturday.
The Rebels' wingers ran riot in a 40-13 thrashing of the Sunwolves in Super Rugby on Friday, while the Crusaders had their forward pack to thank for a 24-13 victory over the Hurricanes.
Not good.
Fiery Wallabies coach Michael Cheika lost patience with the media on Wednesday over repeated questions about superstar Israel Folau’s homophobic social media posts.
It's official.
Steve Hansen said Brad Shields would probably have been included in the New Zealand squad if he had not pledged his allegiance to England.
Rory Arnold's red card proved costly for the Brumbies as the Lions roared back to earn an ultimately convincing 42-24 Super Rugby win.
Tevita Nabura was sent off for a wild kick as the Waratahs ended a 40-match losing streak for Australian sides over New Zealand franchises with a 41-12 thumping of the Highlanders, while the Crusaders and the Sunwolves also claimed Super Rugby wins on Saturday.
The Hurricanes held off the valiant Reds to rack up a 10th consecutive Super Rugby win with a 38-34 success at Westpac Stadium.
“If we find out who it is, they’ll be banned from coming to our games."
Andrew Lucas
Kurtley Beale isn't likely to play much, if any club rugby this year.
The Lions were imperious in victory against the Bulls, after the Sharks were held to a draw in a scrappy game against the Waratahs.
The Reds will definitely be without captain Scott Higginbotham for their next two matches, but Lukhan Tui's availability remains unclear.
Eddie Jones apologised to England fans after their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes went up in smoke at Murrayfield against an inspired Scotland
Matthew Scott
Eddie Jones has made two changes to the England side that beat Italy, with Danny Care and Jonathan Joseph brought into the starting XV.
Brumbies back-rower David Pocock has been ruled out for three months due to a knee operation.
Outdated or not, the 21st year of a person’s life is still used as a yardstick to measure adults against each other.
Chris Danks
The Wallabies completed their Rugby Championship with a hard-fought win over Argentina in Mendoza.
South Africa wing Dillyn Leyds said Israel Folau "100 per cent" pulled his hair in a tackle, but Australia coach Michael Cheika disagreed.
The Rugby Championship enters its fourth round on Saturday with Australia and Argentina seeking their first wins of this year's competition.
Dane Coles suffered another knock to the head in a New Zealand warm-up match on Friday and will not face Australia next weekend.
Sonny Bill Williams feels he put his "best foot forward" by playing in a grassroots game a week before the Bledisloe Cup opener.
The Crusaders are Super Rugby champions for an eighth time after a 25-17 victory over the 14-man Lions.
New Zealand will be unable to call upon Sonny Bill Williams for their Rugby Championship opener against Australia due to suspension.
As Kurtley Beale was named by the Wallabies, Quade Cooper and Scott Higginbotham missed out on selection.
New Zealand's series with the British and Irish Lions ended in a draw, leaving Beauden Barrett yearning for a decider.
The All Blacks have now gone 40 matches without losing at Eden Park after denying the Lions a long-awaited series win in New Zealand.
Neil Jenkins knows there is everything to play for against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
Steve Hansen said Sonny Bill Williams' red card was "not the issue" after New Zealand suffered their first home loss for eight years.
Sonny Bill Williams became the first All Black to be sent off for half a century as the Lions squared the series at 1-1.
Sefa Naivalu is facing six to seven weeks on the sidelines, but Australia expect him to be fit for the Sydney Test against the All Blacks.
