Copyright 2026 Nine Entertainment Co. Pty LimitedThe top News headlines from The Sydney Morning Herald. For all the news, visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport/rugby-union.xmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/assets/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:34:19 +1000https://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport/rugby-union.xmlTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:34:19 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionIain PaytenIn an unusual mid-season baton change, Kiss will take over from Joe Schmidt at the end of July. The transfer plan is complex – and potentially contentious.35641073-42b6-4589-84d4-41e611b86d28https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/the-wallabies-are-back-but-incoming-coach-les-kiss-is-nowhere-to-be-seen-this-is-why-20260614-p606lj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionMon, 15 Jun 2026 11:37:20 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionHurricanes centre Jordie Barrett strikes early against brother Beauden's Blues.c62dfa2c-2469-4649-8e4b-baaa3811c627https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/barrett-strikes-against-brothers-blues-20260613-p606jp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat, 13 Jun 2026 18:46:08 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionHooker Asafo Aumua scores a stunning Hurricanes try against the Blues.cce939cd-4081-4eeb-893c-0970b65f9d3dhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/aumua-scores-stunning-hurricanes-try-20260613-p606jl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat, 13 Jun 2026 18:45:50 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionCam Roigard continues his scintillating season with an important try for the Hurricanes.ae591a5a-468d-4ee9-b785-0cb60ff046a5https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/roigard-continues-scintillating-season-20260613-p606jk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat, 13 Jun 2026 18:45:45 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionThe Rugby Heaven crew take a look at some possible Wallabies bolters for the Nations Championship.fe2aa9c4-68cd-4f5c-821c-f2de4002294fhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/wallabies-bolters-for-nations-championship-20260612-p6069c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat, 13 Jun 2026 12:58:01 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionJonathan DrennanRugby Australia has revealed Henry O’Donnell has been serving an 18-month suspension after testing positive to two prohibited substances found in ADHD medication.dd562601-2d7a-411c-8440-0bd680daa556https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/rising-waratahs-star-suspended-for-unintentional-doping-violation-20260612-p606af.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat, 13 Jun 2026 12:36:33 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionPaul CullyThe stakes for Australia, New Zealand and Super Rugby Pacific will be very high during the opening clashes in the new Nations Championship.846b02a0-cf99-4089-96d8-1257d4716509https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/the-credibility-of-the-wallabies-and-super-rugby-goes-on-the-line-in-july-20260612-p6069v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat, 13 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionTupou Vaa’i finishes a sensational Chiefs try against the Crusaders.a86ef753-6778-48dd-a036-569a4d48bf76https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/chiefs-put-champs-to-the-sword-20260612-p606f9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionFri, 12 Jun 2026 20:05:14 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionThe Chiefs and Crusaders met in a massive rematch of last season's Grand Final. Could the Chiefs get redemption and dethrone the defending champ Saders?5a0fd3c4-90a3-466b-949a-c8b673c9b51ahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/rapid-recap-semi-final-chiefs-vs-crusaders-20260612-p606f5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionFri, 12 Jun 2026 19:55:22 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionIain PaytenMatt Burke scaled the heights in rugby, playing for NSW and the Wallabies. But the pride in watching his daughter Edie debut for the Waratahs topped it all.66e8af8b-d80f-4749-a3b5-6baadcad921ahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/why-a-wallabies-legend-shed-a-tear-watching-his-daughter-follow-in-his-footsteps-20260610-p605n9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionFri, 12 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionIain PaytenJoe Schmidt will finish up as Wallabies head coach in July, but he won’t be lost to Australian rugby, having agreed to a new role for later this year.800d3542-d5af-4ce7-b944-e9999d75550chttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/schmidt-s-new-coaching-role-in-australian-rugby-revealed-20260611-p605uv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionThu, 11 Jun 2026 17:11:16 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionIain PaytenThe Wallabies’ most-capped player in history farewelled international rugby last year in emotional scenes. Eight months later, he’s back.c1017a98-b426-48c7-875f-8bb967dd89c4https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/slipper-to-make-wallabies-comeback-amid-front-row-injury-crisis-20260610-p605gn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionWed, 10 Jun 2026 16:15:06 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionIain PaytenAustralian interest in Super Rugby may be dwindling but public hunger to watch Test rugby shows no signs of abating, with another Wallabies Test already sold out.d0e0abc6-0bca-4234-9dc8-a0b778137a6ehttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/they-ll-be-sending-their-best-waugh-confident-of-french-force-as-demand-for-wallabies-rolls-on-20260609-p60544.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionWed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionIain PaytenAustralian superstar scored two tries in the final against New Zealand to help her side secure the World Sevens championship. Just a few days earlier, she could barely run.90f22df2-fb42-4f7a-ba1c-939e5b1417eahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/from-a-leg-brace-to-grand-final-mvp-in-eight-days-maddison-levi-s-miracle-return-20260609-p6053j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionTue, 09 Jun 2026 15:58:40 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionAustralia complete victory over New Zealand in the women's final of the 2025-26 World Sevens Series.e2a703c4-2fd7-41a5-9b32-4a5df37ce4a4https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/jubilation-as-aussies-complete-world-series-triumph-20260608-p604pj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionMon, 08 Jun 2026 07:31:21 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionMaddison Levi scores a long-range try as Australia defeat New Zealand in the women's final of the 2025-26 World Sevens Series.1a93f749-b17a-4aef-b1b7-dc327c1150b2https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/levi-powers-away-for-long-range-try-20260608-p604ph.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionMon, 08 Jun 2026 07:26:09 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionPaul CullyThe outstanding form of Queensland Reds centre Filipo Daugunu means $5 million man Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii should not start for the Wallabies against Ireland in July.ef2d2504-ced2-40c7-919e-5bdce4bc3989https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/fewer-brumbies-only-three-tahs-and-suaalii-on-the-bench-the-wallabies-team-i-would-pick-on-form-20260607-p604ka.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSun, 07 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionNick WrightLes Kiss’ time at the Reds is over, but the signs his outfit showed in their defeat to the Chiefs offers hope the Wallabies can become a juggernaut again. 0bba0ee4-6049-4756-b13b-e0f9ecdcfae9https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/mcreight-s-heroics-in-vain-as-kiss-tenure-ends-valiantly-at-the-chiefs-hands-20260604-p603y3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat, 06 Jun 2026 19:55:12 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionThe classy Chiefs burn the Blues as left winger Kyren Taumoefolau crosses for a try out wide.b13674a0-768e-444b-931d-5d91dce549a4https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/classy-chiefs-burn-the-blues-20260530-p6029x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat, 06 Jun 2026 19:32:26 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionChiefs star Damian McKenzie catches Queensland napping to score a crucial try.1ef43a28-b3b4-43f2-9c4b-2e565715c6c9https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/mckenzie-catches-queensland-napping-20260606-p604ii.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat, 06 Jun 2026 19:06:15 +1000