Australia

Eddie Jones replaces Dave Rennie as Australia head coach

Eddie Jones will be part of the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign in France after being appointed as the head coach of Australia.
16 January 2023

Exclusive: Harlequins playmaker Bella McKenzie talks bouncing back, stepping up & learning

Ahead of Harlequins double-header with Bristol Bears at the Twickenham Stoop, Wallaroos playmaker Bella McKenzie spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about her time in West London and the Allianz Premier 15s so far.
26 December 2022

Dallen Stanford previews the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Cape Town

A week on from South Africa winning the men’s Cup and Australia winning the women’s Cup in Dubai, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series commentator Dallen Stanford has previewed the Cape Town leg ahead of the weekend’s action.
8 December 2022

New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia extend Super Rugby Pacific deal until 2030

New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia have jointly agreed to extend the Super Rugby Pacific deal until 2030.
2 December 2022

Dallen Stanford previews the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai

Ahead of the Dubai 7s this weekend, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series commentator Dallen Stanford spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey after the competition announced changes for the future and the start of the women’s competition.
1 December 2022

World Rugby defends allowing Australia scrumhalf Nic White to play while concussed

World Rugby has come in support of the officials for allowing Australia scrumhalf Nic White to play while concussed during the encounter against Ireland at Aviva Stadium.
30 November 2022

Match Centre: Wales 34-39 Australia

Lachlan Lonergan scored a last-gasp try that Noah Lolesio converted as Australia went on to edge out Wales 39-34 in their final game of the November series at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
26 November 2022

Match Centre: Ireland 13-10 Australia

Ross Byrne scored a 77th minute penalty kick as Ireland finished the autumn internationals unbeaten after defeating Australia 13-10 at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
20 November 2022

Johnny Sexton returns as Ireland make seven changes for Australia clash

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton has returned to the starting line up as they face Australia in the upcoming Autumn International fixture at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
17 November 2022

Ireland call-up Ross Byrne ahead of clash against Australia

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has called up Leinster out-half Ross Byrne to the squad ahead of the autumn international clash against Australia.
15 November 2022

Match Centre: Italy 28-27 Australia

Replacement flyhalf Ben Donaldson's late conversion went wide as Australia suffered a one-point defeat to Italy in the fixture in Florence on Saturday.
12 November 2022

Wallabies not taking Italy lightly - Tom Wright

Australia wing Tom Wright insisted that the Wallabies are not taking Italy lightly as the two teams face each other at Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday.
9 November 2022

Injury rules out Australia's Lalakai Foketi for remainder of November Tests

Australia have lost the services of centre Lalakai Foketi for the remainder of the spring tour following a shin injury.
7 November 2022

Match Centre: France 30-29 Australia

Damian Penaud scored a try in the closing stage as France edged out Australia 30-29 in their autumn international fixture at Stade de France on Saturday.
6 November 2022

Dallen Stanford previews the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series' return to Hong Kong

Ahead of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series' return to Hong Kong this weekend, World Rugby commentator Dallen Stanford previewed a new season and more on behalf of Talking Rugby Union
3 November 2022

Wallabies and All Blacks could combine to take on British and Irish Lions in 2025

Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan said they are in discussion with their New Zealand counterparts for fielding a combined team during the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in 2025.
2 November 2022

Jamie Hodgson replaces Sam Skinner in Scotland squad

Scotland have confirmed that Edinburgh lock Jamie Hodgson will join the squad ahead of the upcoming November Tests.
1 November 2022

Bryan Habana on global calendar – ‘You are not going to make everyone happy’

Ahead of the Autumn Nations Series getting properly underway this weekend, former South Africa wing and World Cup winner, Bryan Habana, spoke about the issues that come with the establishment of a global calendar.
1 November 2022

Rugby World Cup: England thrash Australia 41-5 to reach World Cup semi-finals

Marlie Packer scored a hat-trick as England ran seven tries to trounce Australia 41-5 in the World Cup quarter-final at Waitakere Stadium in Auckland on Saturday.
30 October 2022

Match Centre: Scotland 15-16 Australia

Blair Kinghorn missed a last-gasp penalty as Scotland were edged out by Australia with a one-point margin in the opening game of their autumn internationals at Murrayfield Stadium.
30 October 2022