Fraser the McReight man to lead Queensland Reds

Superstar flanker Fraser McReight has the blessing of Tate McDermott to take over the Queensland captaincy, with the former skipper backing in the new Reds leader.

No welcome mat for Lomax from Wallabies star

Tate McDermott isn't interested in talking up Rugby Australia's possible recruitment of former NRL star Zac Lomax, saying the Wallabies have plenty of depth in wingers.

40-player Wallabies squad named for Sydney camp

Schmidt coy about Wallabies Rugby World Cup role

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt could be the centre of a trans-Tasman tug-of-war after Australia and New Zealand were pitted in the same group at a Rugby World Cup for the very first time.

Ireland-Springboks final? AI predicts Rugby World Cup 2027

With just under two years until the tournament begins, ESPN has looked to AI to analyse and determine who will be crowned the 2027 Rugby World Cup champions.

Rugby World Cup 2027: Wallabies drawn with All Blacks; are Australia better off losing?

So the Wallabies and All Blacks have been drawn alongside each other in Pool A for Rugby World Cup 2027. Extrapolating the format out, that might not be a bad game for Australia to lose.

Rugby World Cup draw: Pool-by-pool analysis as All Blacks-Wallabies headlines

The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place on Wednesday. Here's how it impacts, England, Australia, New Zealand and much more.

Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales, Australia vs. New Zealand - as it happened

Follow ESPN's live updates of the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and discover who the likes of England, Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand will face in Pool play.

Trans-Tasman battle headlines RWC draw

Trans-Tasman foes Australia and New Zealand have been drawn alongside eachother in Pool A for the first time in Rugby World Cup history.

RWC 2027 Draw: everything you need to know

An expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup means more teams and more excitement, but how does it all work?

2027 Rugby World Cup draw: How to watch, time

The Rugby World Cup draw is set to take place on Wednesday. Here's how to follow along.

R360 league delays launch until 2028, cites need for more time

R360, the proposed breakaway league that was meant to revolutionise club rugby, has delayed its launch until 2028.

Wallabies 2025 season review: Breaking down Australia's 5-10 record

A couple of dizzying highs, and far too many soul-destroying lows - there is perhaps no better way to sum up the Wallabies' 2025 season. Sam Bruce breaks it all down, and looks ahead to 2026, here.

Kiss's first Wallabies assignment confirmed

Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss will launch his tenure against Eddie Jones' Japan with Australia's 14-Test schedule in 2026 unveiled.

RA boss backs in Schmidt despite historic lows

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has backed in under fire Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt despite an underwhelming end-of-year tour.

England's Maro Itoje, Tom Curry named in World Rugby Team of the Year

England forwards Maro Itoje and Tom Curry have been named in World Rugby's Team of the Year, which is dominated by South Africa.

'Please don't give up on them': Wallabies condemned to worst calendar year in history

They will go down as statistically the worst Wallabies lineup in history following a tour to forget after they succumbed to their tenth loss of the year and soundly beaten by France.

More Wallabies pain heaps pressure on Schmidt

Pressure continues to mount on beleaguered coach Joe Schmidt after the Wallabies ended a disastrous spring tour with a damaging 48-33 loss to France in Paris.

O'Connor still wanted amid Wallabies' 10 turmoil

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is adamant there's still a future in the gold-and-green for his discarded flyhalf, James O'Connor.

Carter Gordon out injured amid more Wallaby woes

The Wallabies have suffered more blows near the conclusion of their ill-fated European tour with returning flyhalf Carter Gordon and hooker Billy Pollard both forced to pull out with injury on the eve of their year-ending Test against France in Paris.

France vs. Australia: How to watch, kick-off time, latest news

France host Australia on Saturday with the visitors looking for their first win on their northern hemisphere tour. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the match.

As it happened: Wallabies capitulate to their worst Spring tour in 67 years

The Wallabies capitulated against France, falling 48-33 and with it succumbing to their worst Spring Tour in 67 years.

'Frustrated' Schmidt defends his weary Wallabies

Joe Schmidt has revealed his deep frustration that the efforts of his "emotionally and physically fatigued" Wallabies have gone unrewarded.