Wily Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has not ruled out staying on as a World Cup advisor - or returning to the All Blacks camp for the 2027 showpiece in Australia.
Darren Walton
The draw has been made for Australia's Rugby World Cup in 2027 -- and the contenders are excited about the tasks ahead.
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In a first-ever scenario, tournament hosts Australia have been drawn in the same group as arch-rivals New Zealand for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Perth is poised to host a blockbuster Rugby World Cup opening game after the Wallabies were drawn into the same pool as bitter rivals New Zealand.
Ben Smith
Western Force have entertained a visit from free agent NRL star and State of Origin winger Zac Lomax as he explores a cross-code switch to union.
Both Australian teams at the Dubai Sevens have suffered anti-climactic losses in their respective finals against their old New Zealand rivals.
Ian Chadband
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth is facing a potential long ban after being been sent off for gouging the eye of an opponent during the 73-0 thrashing of Wales.
An under-strength and under-powered Wales team have been given a record 73-0 thumping by South Africa in Cardiff.
Phil Blanche
Maddison Levi has begun the sevens season in style, five tries pushing Australia's women into the Dubai semi-finals, while the men reached the last-four too.
Fijian rugby is set to flourish following their inclusion in the Nations Championship, with the financial windfall set to improve facilities on the island.
Melissa Woods
The world's best rugby player Antoine Dupont will return for Toulouse this weekend after being sidelined for more than eight months with a serious knee injury.
A new era has begun for Western Force, with the Super Rugby Pacific club unveiling their first kits under their partnership with New Balance - and there is a small but subtle difference in the club’s logo.
The British and Irish Lions will not pick any player who competes in the proposed rebel franchise R360 tournament for their landmark first tour.
With Joe Schmidt overseeing the Wallabies for three Tests of the new Nations Championship, Les Kiss will take over for a home and away series against Japan.
Australians Harry Wilson and Len Ikitau have made world rugby's Dream Team of the Year.
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England have been ordered to give their version of events surrounding a bust up in the tunnel between Tom Curry and Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi.
Duncan Bech
England's 27-23 rugby Test win over Argentina at Twickenham had a fiery aftermath with accusations made over a tunnel incident.
England have enjoyed their first autumn series clean sweep since the Eddie Jones era, surviving another stirring Argentina comeback to edge home 27-23.
Mitch Phillips
Sione Tuipulotu's Scotland have profited from four yellow cards for Tonga players, one of which was upgraded to red, in a one-sided 56-0 win at Murrayfield.
Two tries from Australian-born winger Monty Ioane helped Italy to a win over Chile in their rugby Test in Genoa.
The Wallabies have fallen to France, consigning Joe Schmidt's side to a dubious place in history as the first Australians to lose 10 Tests in a year.
Denied when shortlisted seven years ago, South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx has collected rugby's highest individual honour.
Rugby world champions South Africa had a point to prove in Dublin. They did so.
New Zealand have scored seven tries during a comprehensive 52-26 victory in Cardiff against Wales.
