Leinster’s Kane Douglas called up to Australian squad ahead of World Cup

Guy Easterby confirmed that a formal request had been received last Friday

Wallabies to host three-test series against England in 2016

It’ll be the first of such in a rugby rivalry that dates back to 1909

Australia hooker Polota-Nau could retire if he suffers another head injury

‘I will probably have to consider either taking a long stint off, or even hanging up the boots’

Toulon confirm signing of Quade Cooper

Joining fellow Australian’s like Will Genia and Adam Ashley-Cooper playing abroad

All Blacks to stick with New Zealand based players

Steve Tew says World Champions won’t be following in the footsteps of Australia

Australia change selection policy facilitating overseas players

Toulon’s Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell now become available for World Cup selection

Tom Tierney appointed Ireland women’s rugby coach

Former scrumhalf will work under new director of Sevens and women’s rugby Anthony Eddy

David Pocock warned by ARU after arrest

Former Wallabies captain chained himself to machinery during mining protest

Kurtley Beale to rejoin Australia squad to face Ireland next weekend

Former Leinster manager Michael Cheika has restored the controversial utility back to his squad for their final two tests

James Cronin to see specialist as Ireland squad gathers for November Tests

Munster’s Andrew Conway gets call after stand-out performance against Saracens

Michael Cheika ready to go his own way with Australia

At Leinster the no nonsense coach helped to create a whole new playing environment

Michael Cheika offered Australia position

The former Leinster coach has accepted the role in principle but the ARU has to agree terms with the Waratahs

Ewen McKenzie steps down as Australia coach

Former Leinster boss Michael Cheika one of those tipped to take the Wallabies job

Wallabies team manager Di Patston resigns

Patston had been at the centre of controversy after Kurtley Beale allegedly clashed with her last week

Ewen McKenzie denies having affair with team official

Australia coach asked whether he was in a relationship with team businesss manager Di Patston

Wallabies drop Kurtley Beale after altercation

In-flight row leads to probe and dumping of back for Argentina clash

Wallabies recall for Kane Douglas could delay Leinster move

Australian lock deserving of more caps, according to Waratahs coach Michael Cheika

Wallaby winger Cummins released from Aussie contracts on compassionate grounds

The man known as the Honey Badger is to play in Japan at the end of the Super 15 season

Care set to start for England in second Test against All Blacks

Harlequins scrumhalf recovered from freak shoulder injury that ruled him out of opener

Australia coach Ewen McKenzie drops Will Genia

Former skipper James Horwill on the bench for first Test against France in Brisbane on Saturday

Ian Madigan’s Test window reopens as Paddy Jackson suffers stress fracture to back

Leinster player will now be Jonathan Sexton’s understudy in South America, presuming he comes through Pro12 final

Stephen Ferris career may be over due to ankle injury

World-class blindside made a valiant comeback in March for Ulster

IRFU’s new performance director aiming for the top

David Nucifora says if the ambition is not to win a World Cup ‘you may as well pack it in’

David Nucifora the new IRFU High Performance director

The 52 year old Australian will be officially unveiled at a press conference on Thursday

London Irish expected to sign O’Connor

Australia star regarded as one of the ‘brightest’

London Irish may be calling for James O’Connor as he leaves Australia

Back quits rugby Down Under to seek fresh start in England

O’Connor released from his contract by Wallabies

O’Connor told to take a break from rugby after another off-field incident last month

Leinster non commital on Tuqiri rumour

The Fijian born former Wallaby has been linked with a move to the Irish province

McKenzie appointed as Wallaby coach

His predecessor Deans resigned in the wake of the team’s 2-1 series defeat to the Lions

Australia sack Deans as head coach

Ewen McKenzie expected to be confirmed as New Zealander’s successor tomorrow

Horwill cleared to face Lions in third test

Australia captain was cited for stamping on the head of Alun Wyn Jones in first test

Arrest warrant issued for Wallaby Ioane

Aussie wing and centre Pat McCabe ruled out of final two tests because of injury

Cian Healy cleared of biting opponent in Lions match

Prop available for selection in Australia if he recovers from ankle injury

Healy hearing over alleged biting incident delayed

Lions prop originally scheduled to face hearing today over Brett Sheehan accusation

Wallabies winger Digby Ioane may miss first Lions test

New Zealand-born 27-year-old underwent knee surgery today and faces race to be fit for June 22nd match

Beale and Vuna sent home after Durban incident

Australia duo could face further sanctions from ARU

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