Schmidt completes Wallabies coaching staff
Geoff Parling is the final member of Australia coach Joe Schmidt’s backroom team, the former England lock joining ahead of two Tests against Wales in July.
Geoff Parling is the final member of Australia coach Joe Schmidt’s backroom team, the former England lock joining ahead of two Tests against Wales in July.
The Springboks’ Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies will get underway in the morning of Saturday, 10 August, as Sanzaar confirmed the tournament’s schedule.
Reds duo Tate McDermott and Fraser McReight were both sent off in a loss to Moana Pasifika as Super Rugby’s disciplinary nightmare continued on Friday.
Veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale said he hopes to force his way back into Wallabies contention after signing a short-term contract with the Force.
Michael Hooper will get his first taste of sevens action in Hong Kong this weekend, with Bryan Habana backing the former Wallabies captain to succeed where he struggled.
Former All Blacks assistant coach Mike Cron has joined the Wallabies backroom staff alongside fellow New Zealander Joe Schmidt, Rugby Australia have announced.
The Springboks’ position as the number one Test team has been strengthened after Ireland’s shock defeat to England, while Italy’s historic win in Rome has lifted the Azzurri to a best-ever position in World Rugby’s rankings.
Wales will play the Reds for the first time since 1991 to cap off their two-Test tour of Australia in July, it was announced on Saturday.
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has revealed that the Wallabies’ dismal World Cup campaign included an “unapproved” overspend of $2.6 million (R32.2 million) on staff travel and player benefits.
Drew Mitchell and Matt Giteau took an opportunity to have a fun jab at Eddie Jones when they were joined by new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt on the Kick Offs and Knock Ons podcast.