Race for Tahs job heats up after McKellar ‘mutually’ departs English heavyweight with Cheika in line as replacement

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The race for the Waratahs’ head coaching role just got a whole lot more interesting after Dan McKellar, the highly respected Australian coach, separated from Leicester Tigers over the weekend. The decision to “mutually” part ways occurred when Australian attack coach Peter Hewat was en route to England. It leaves a cloud of uncertainty at […]

Wales all at sea after Springbox flex muscles but Erasmus not satisfied: ‘There were things that didn’t click’

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Wales have produced a battling performance before World Cup champions South Africa turned on the power to emerge 41-13 winners at Twickenham. Despite conceding two tries and collecting two yellow cards during the first 15 minutes on Saturday, Warren Gatland’s men defied the pre-match predictions by making it a contest until two late Springboks converted […]

‘We can still improve’: Unbeaten India send ominous warning after belting Bangladesh

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Unbeaten India have inched closer to a semi-final berth in the T20 World Cup following their comprehensive 50-run victory against Bangladesh in the Super Eight stage. Allrounder Hardik Pandya smashed a 27-ball half-century as India posted 5-196, their highest score in what has been a low-scoring tournament so far, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium […]

Cheika set for coaching return after Leicester make surprise call on McKellar

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Dan McKellar has been sacked as coach of top English club Leicester, with another Australian rugby luminary Michael Cheika being hotly tipped to replace him. McKellar, the 47-year-old who left his job as forwards coach with the Wallabies before last year’s World Cup to take over from current England boss Steve Borthwick at Leicester, has […]

Exclusive: Wallaby-in-waiting Lynagh re-signs with Reds in boost for Aussie rugby

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A day after being called up to the Wallabies for the first time, rising star Tom Lynagh has put pen to paper to sign a contract extension with the Queensland Reds. Lynagh was already contracted until the end of 2025, but in a major nod to Les Kiss and his coaching team, the playmaker has […]