Wallabies name seven Western Force players in Rugby Championship squad for Argentina match

Seven Western Force players – including a returning fan favourite and a new signing who has yet to make his debut – have been named for the Wallabies' upcoming two-match Rugby Championship tour of Argentina. Incumbent squad members Nic White, Ben Donaldson and Carlo Tizzano have all retained their places, as has centre Hamish Stewart, … Read more

Optus Stadium groundsmen faced with task after storms; Rugby test leaves muddy pitch

All eyes will be on the pitch at Optus Stadium after torrential rain and a rugby test between Australia and South Africa that turned parts of the pitch to mud on Saturday night. As West Coast faces Carlton in its final home game of the season less than 24 hours after a convincing win over … Read more

Rugby Championship: Springboks beat sloppy Wallabies in second half

Australia suffered another defeat against South Africa, with the two-time world champions flexing their muscles in Perth to defeat the Wallabies 30-12. The Wallabies' promising signs were offset by costly errors in front of 58,917 fans at Optus Stadium. South Africa's strength shone through and its forwards dominated the victory.

Rugby player allegedly sent a dick photo before sexual acts with 15-year-old, court said

A rugby player and cheerleader sent a 15-year-old girl a photo of his penis and asked her for nude photos before allegedly sexually assaulting her in his car, a court was told. Connor Lind, 23, is set to appear in Sydney's Downing Centre District Court after denying sexual activity with a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old … Read more