Highlanders forward Sean Withy has been banned for three weeks for kneeing a WA Force player in the head. Photo: Super Rugby Pacific More than a minute of ‘dead’ play is gone every game as Super Rugby Pacific matches are driving the code’s viewership, engagement and attendance upwards Down Under. According to organisers, law tweaks…
The former Stadium Australia at Homebush will play host to another RWC grand final. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Sydney will host the grand final of the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup after the host cities were confirmed by the sport’s governing body. And Perth will play host to the tournament’s opening match on October 1, 2027.…
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro and Infrastructure Minister Bill Yan at Anzac Oval in Alice Springs. Photo: NT Government The footy posts are returning to Anzac Oval in Alice Springs – but feature the singular cap ‘H’ design of rugby (both codes) posts. Territory construction company BluePrint (NT) helping to restore Anzac Oval as the town’s…
Picture: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI New Zealand’s champion rugby union side, the Crusaders have signed former Wallaby James O’Connor for next season. His signing was announced by the Crusaders on Friday, October 4 The 34-year-old played 64 tests for Australia and earned more than 120 Super Rugby caps for the Western Force, Melbourne Rebels and Queensland Reds.…