39+ min ago  (1749+ words) By defence and national security correspondent Tom Lowrey, ABC It is a sporting and diplomatic moment nearly two decades in the making and carries significance well beyond the white lines marking Port Moresby's National Football Stadium. In early 2029, Jarome Luai,…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago  (908+ words) By Gregor Paul in Wellington The All Blacks face one green juggernaut this weekend in Ireland and then another, significantly bigger and harder to stop green beast – South Africa - lies in wait after that. The last time the All Blacks…...

40+ min ago  (740+ words) Deian Gwynne played 17 times for Gloucester in 2025-26 Tries: Farr-Jones 2, Blank, Whitfeld, Langi, Greenfell Cons: Mackay, Bird 2 Wales Under-20s will take on Scotland for fifth place in the Junior World Championship after edging out Australia in a topsy-turvy game in Tbilisi,…...

7+ hour, 7+ min ago  (430+ words) Springbok fullback Quan Horn. The Springboks’ grand plan for defending the World Cup in Australia next year received a shot in the arm when Scotland were dispatched 42- 28 by a heavily revamped Bok team at Loftus Versfeld. The world champions had…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (182+ words) To breach the All Blacks’ defensive line and handle their transitional speed, Ireland must strike a perfect balance between brute physical dominance and explosive pace. His explosive pace and high volume of early ball time will challenge the All Blacks…...

42+ min ago  (629+ words) FOR the second time in two weeks, an opposition manager was left rueing the big calls that went Kerry’s way and not theirs. A fortnight after Tyrone boss Malachy O’Rourke bit down hard on his tongue, this time it was…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago  (323+ words) South Africa is reeling following the sudden deaths of two of the nation's most promising young sporting talents. Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams, aged 25, and former SA Under-18 rugby prop Luqobo “Bibo” Makwedini, aged 20, both passed away…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago  (75+ words) The Times Beware — Scots were at daring best but proved no match for Springboks 2nd XV England must start grabbing games by the balls, start with Henry Pollock and try new faces if they want to stop South Africa running away…...

7+ hour, 6+ min ago  (511+ words) The Springbok Women's two-Test series against the US Eagles ultimately delivered exactly what coach Swys de Bruin had hoped for: proof that his side belongs among the world's leading teams, coupled with a timely reminder that there is still plenty…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (209+ words) SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: With the opening two legs of their season complete, Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has named a group of 49 players who will form part of the squad’s next cycle of matches. After the Rugby Africa Women’s…...