Tag: Rugby union

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The Folau case is an important opportunity to see whether the right to express religious views can halt the steady march of employer control in the era of social media.

Here are five things to get excited about on the eve of the third and fourth stop in the women’s and men’s respective series.

BIG GAME PREVIEW: With so much to play for both teams and the rivalry that comes out between England and Australia, we should expect a classic.

From an Australian supporter's point of view, it's always good to see a number of Wallabies stars named in a Barbarians squad.

SA Rugby's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus will take charge of the Barbarians for the first time when the famous club returns to action later this season.

INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE: “Everybody is talking about equality at the moment, and it is so exciting that our nation is leading the way with our sport” – Co-Captain Sharni Williams.

Poor discipline once again blights the Wallabies as they finish their autumn tour with a brutal defeat at the hands of a resurgent Scottish side, writes CHARLIE INGLEFIELD.

Wallabies fall to a fifth successive defeat to England while France and Wales disappoint again. Scotland and Fiji do themselves proud in defeat as the All Blacks and the Irish march on.

WATCH: What's a "bee's wanger"? Only an Aussie could decipher this interview with Australian rugby player, Nick Cummins. The rest of the world is completely baffled.

After former German premier league player Thomas Hitzlsperger announced he was gay, Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has said he hopes Australian footballers would feel comfortable disclosing their sexuality if they wanted to.

A risqué advertisement for the British Lions Test series showing a kangaroo in a compromising position with a lion is causing controversy in Australia. The 'Rooting for the Wallabies' ad is visible from the sky on approach to Melbourne international airport.

THE EXPAT FACTOR | Rugby legend Michael Lynagh won the World Cup with the Wallabies and captained the team from 1993-1995. He survived 72 internationals but perhaps his toughest test has been making what he calls a ‘miraculous’ recovery from a life threatening stroke. Now just one year since the ...

The Queensland Reds snuck into the Super Rugby finals to keep their championship defence alive after the ACT Brumbies stumbled at final hurdle.