The Perth rugby community is mourning the loss of a respected player who died in a horror accident at the weekend. His death has “left the biggest hole in many people's hearts,” the statement said. Joseph Simpkins, 28, was driving a car when it crashed into a barrier on the Tonkin Highway, south of Dunreath … Read more
Western Force have strengthened their forward group with the signing of former Melbourne Rebel Vaiolini Ekuasi and Shute Shield star Josh Thompson. Back-row forward Ekuasi started nine of his 14 games for the Rebels last season, mainly as an openside flanker but occasionally as a number 8.
Argentina have achieved only their third ever rugby victory against New Zealand, surprising the All Blacks on New Zealand turf in Wellington.
South Africa inflicted the Wallabies' first defeat under the leadership of Joe Schmidt, devastating the Australians in Brisbane.
A promising young rugby union player is said to have told an underage teenager with whom he was alleged to have engaged in sexual acts to delete her social media messages after her parents found out, a court heard. Connor Lind, 23, is on trial in Sydney's Downing Centre District Court. He has pleaded not … Read more
Will Jordan will start from the bench for the All Blacks' opening match against Argentina in the Rugby Championship tournament, his first test match since last year's Rugby World Cup.