6N: Wales' Hardy to miss clash against Italy
Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy has been ruled out of their Six Nations clash with Italy on March 13 as he recovers from a hamstring injury sustained in Saturday's 40-24 win over England.
Analysing the factors that put the Waratahs in dire straits
The Waratahs' horror start to 2021 has laid bare the crisis the franchise is in. But it is no way the sum of recent events, instead the start of the slide can be traced back to 2016.
ESPN Scrum Reset Podcast: How deep do the Waratahs' woes run?
The second episode of ESPN Scrum Reset is in, and you won't want to miss it! Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Liam Napier from New Zealand, discussing Super Rugby AU & Aotearoa, the Waratahs' woes and trans-Tasman relations. Listen now!
Hooper backs Japan, but worries over more Tests
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper would love to see Japan play more international Tests, but says rugby's various governing bodies need to be careful not to burn out players in the process.
U.K. Govt assessing impact of sport head injuries
The U.K. Government has announced the launch of an enquiry into the long-term effects of head injuries in sport, and will discuss the latest scientific studies with governing bodies and athletes across two sessions starting next week.
The young Brumbies centre tracking towards a Wallabies debut
Of all the 16 uncapped players included among Dave Rennie's squad for the Bledisloe Cup and Tri Nations last year, there was one that almost completely emerged from left field.
Women's Rugby World Cup postponed until 2022
This year's women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand is set to be pushed back until next year due to the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Smith commits to NZ through 2023 World Cup
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby through to the 2023 World Cup in France.
Waratahs back embattled coach Penney
The Waratahs are calling for patience following the Baby Tahs' faltering steps at the start of the Super Rugby AU season.
Referee admits mistakes after England loss
French referee Pascal Gauzere has conceded he made mistakes in his handling of England's 40-24 defeat to Wales, according to World Rugby's head of match officials Joel Jutge.
Heard of the Steelers? No, not them, the gay rugby team from London
Kings Cross Steelers, named after the NFL side from Pittsburgh, is the first gay rugby club in the world, and a new documentary film, Steelers, follows their journey from trauma to triumph.
England condemn online abuse after Wales loss
England Rugby condemned the online abuse directed at its players after prop Ellis Genge said he received death threats following Saturday's Six Nations defeat by Wales.
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Whitaker: COVID to blame for Waratahs' woes
Waratahs assistant coach Chris Whitaker says it's the COVID pandemic and not the lack of player development that has thrust his franchise into arguably its deepest hole of the professional era.
Crusaders hope for fans with gameday switch
The Round 2 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes has been moved from Saturday to Sunday in the hope that coronavirus restrictions will be lifted to allow a crowd at Christchurch Stadium.
Waratahs at rock bottom and it's only Round 3
It is crisis mode at NSW Waratahs after they suffered their worst ever loss to the Brumbies on Saturday night. The young, inexperienced squad looks set to struggle for the remainder of the year. Get your full weekend rugby wrap here.
6N: Wales claim Triple Crown with England win
Wales remained on course for the most unlikely of Six Nations Grand Slams after they beat an indisciplined England 40-24 in a controversial match in Cardiff on Saturday.
Ireland secure first Six Nations win vs. Italy
Ireland scored six tries in a 48-10 bonus-point victory over Italy on Saturday to earn their first win of this year's Six Nations and condemn the hosts to a 30th consecutive defeat in the tournament.
Gov. threatens to withdraw France from 6N
Sports minister Roxana Maracineanu threatened to withdraw the French team's authorisation to play in the Six Nations if the rugby federation (FFR) does not properly investigate the origin of a COVID-19 outbreak within the squad.
Brumbies batter Waratahs in record mauling
The Brumbies have consigned the Waratahs to their second record loss in as many weeks with a 61-10 Super Rugby AU stampede in Canberra.
Blues down Hurricanes in Wellington opener
The Blues cut loose with three tries in the second half to beat the Hurricanes 31-16 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa opener in the New Zealand capital on Saturday.
England's Lawes ruled out of remaining 6N games
England's Courtney Lawes has been ruled out of England's remaining Six Nations games after sustaining an injury in training.
ESPN Rugby Pick'em: England to stop Wales' winning run
There are just two Six Nations games this weekend due to COVID-19 but ESPN's Pick 'em goes ahead regardless and Tom Hamilton has your top picks for Round 3.
France vs. New Zealand to open 2023 World Cup
The 2023 Rugby World Cup will kick off with a mouth-watering Pool A clash between hosts France and three-time champions New Zealand, organisers said on Friday.
Crusaders overpower Highlanders
The second season of New Zealand's Super Rugby Aotearoa got off to a cracking start when the Crusaders held off the Highlanders 26-13 in Dunedin on Friday evening.