Six Nations champions Ireland have kicked off their title defence with a 27-22 bonus point triumph over England in Dublin.
Centre Huw Jones has scored a hat-trick in Scotland's 31-19 victory over Italy to kick off the Six Nations Championship.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is expected to be fit for the start of the Super Rugby season, while the Waratahs are likewise upbeat that Jake Gordon's injury is minor.
The Queensland Reds have started their preseason tour of the UK with a 82-21 win over Bristol, scoring six tries in each half.
Superstar scrumhalf Antoine Dupont set up three tries as France overwhelmed Wales 43-0 in an impressive Six Nations opener in Paris.
Captain Caelan Doris is braced for the "ultimate test" when Ireland begin their quest for a third successive Six Nations crown against England.
The Wallabies will play Japan in October in their first meeting with former coach Eddie Jones, should he still be in charge of the Brave Blossoms by then.
Rugby union legends have questioned why Canberra has been overlooked as a Rugby World Cup host, with the capital's aging stadium blamed for the snub.
Star lock Darcy Swain has opened up on his move to the Western Force, saying he was in need of a change after spending eight years at the Brumbies.
Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen, Ireland's Canberra rugby recruits, have been selected to face England in the Six Nations opener in Dublin.
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says a decision on Joe Schmidt's future as Wallabies coach should be finalised in the next fortnight.
Sydney has scored hosting rights for the 2027 Rugby World Cup final as Melbourne was unveiled as a tournament host.
WA has been overlooked to host a Rugby World Cup quarter final in 2027, with Optus Stadium deemed not large enough for the tournament’s most significant matches despite being Australia’s third-biggest stadium.
With a monster year for the Wallabies to come, one big issue surrounding the team’s $8m man has been resolved for now.
Queensland Reds recruit Mason Gordon strongly considered following his Wallabies brother Carter to rugby league before landing back at Ballymore.
England will play twin brothers in their Six Nations rugby union match against Ireland at the weekend after Tom and Ben Curry were paired at centre in the XV.
The British and Irish Lions have confirmed David Nucifora and Aled Walters as the first appointments to Andy Farrell's backroom staff for the tour to Australia.
Australian fans can expect razzle-dazzle and bone-rattling collisions when the Wallabies host Fiji for the first time since 2017.
New Waratahs coach Dan McKellar hopes an improved training surface will mitigate the injuries that spectacularly hobbled the side's 2024 campaign.
Optus Stadium is set to add another feather to its cap, revealed as the host for the 2027 Rugby World Cup opening ceremony and tournament opener featuring the Wallabies.
