No Will Skelton, no worries, according to the Wallabies, who feel they have the talent to cover the loss of the rampaging lock against Argentina.
Melissa Woods
The Wallaroos only need a bonus point to advance to the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but want to end England's incredible 29-game winning run.
NZ host world champs South Africa in the Rugby Championship at Eden Park on Saturday, and the All Blacks are calling on somebody special to help them.
Staff Writers
The Wallabies celebrated Max Jorgensen's 21st with a cake but hope to get the real party started when they host Argentina in Townsville on Saturday.
Wanneroo Rugby Union Club are basking in the glow of the biggest weekend in their history as they celebrated dual Premier Grade grand final victories — including a title more than half a century in the making.
Ben Smith
Despite Argentina's stunning victory over New Zealand, returning Wallabies prop James Slipper insists his pack will match the Pumas’ might in Townsville.
Marco Monteverde
The resurgent Wallabies want to make their mark on their home turf, hosting Argentina in Townsville in their battle for the Rugby Championship crown.
Justin Chadwick
The All Blacks have got two key players back from injury but have lost rookie Timoci Tavatavanawai to a broken arm as they prepare to play South Africa.
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has scored a landmark 50th Test try for New Zealand as the champions hammered Japan at the Women's Rugby World cup.
England beat plucky Samoa 92-3 as Canada and Scotland also advanced to the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but Australia face an anxious week.
Foster Niumata
The Wallaroos can still qualify for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but their fate is in the balance after a thrilling 31-31 draw with the US.
Ian Chadband
Fiji have overcame conceding an early try to romp to a bonus-point win over Tonga as they look to defend the Pacific Nations Cup.
Western Force captain Trilleen Pomare has opened up on the sacrifices she has made to reach her third Women’s Rugby World Cup for the Wallaroos.
The Wallaroos have made four changes for their key World Cup group-stage match against the US, with star winger Desiree Miller fit to start after a head knock.
Will Skelton and Tom Wright have been huge for the Wallabies of late, and both will be sorely missed when Australia take on Argentina across two Tests.
Pete Samu makes a long-awaited return to the Wallabies squad, with injuries behind a number of changes to the squad for two Tests home against Argentina.
Melissa Woods and Joel Gould
Reds coach Les Kiss is aiming for a top-three Super Rugby finish next year, as Liam Wright nears a return and a favourite son continues his journey.
Joel Gould
The Western Force will be doing 40 per cent less travel next season after a key shift in the way their games are scheduled. SEE THE FULL FORCE FIXTURE FOR 2026 HERE
Former Wallabies star Jordan Petaia has confirmed his next move just weeks after his NFL life with the Los Angeles Chargers was cut short.
Murray Wenzel
Playing in her third Rugby World Cup, veteran Wallaroos utility Ash Marsters is hoping to again deliver in Australia's must-win match against the United States.
Former Maori All Black Shane Christie, who worked for closer study of the connections between concussion and long-term brain injury, has died aged 39.
Steve McMorran
What do you do when your home ground is out of action? In the Western Force’s case, you go to the suburbs, with a Kiwi powerhouse headed to a grassroots club for a historic Super Rugby Pacific game next year.
Nicolas Roger, at No.10, and prop Ignacio Calles have been called up to a 32-strong Pumas squad for their two Rugby Championship clashes with the Wallabies.
Australia have suffered a massive blow in the Rugby Championship with in-form lock Will Skelton leaving the Wallabies to return to French club La Rochelle.
Ian Ransom
