Veteran prop James Slipper has reversed his international retirement to rejoin the Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship. The 37-year-old, with 151 caps, was persuaded by coach Joe Schmidt due to depth concerns. Slipper is open to playing in the 2027 Rugby World Cup if he is in form and needed.
Veteran prop James Slipper and uncapped trio Declan Meredith, Lachlan Shaw, and Miles Amatosero are in the Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship Tests in Australia. Slipper, 37, returns after retiring and could become rugby's second most-capped player. Meredith, Shaw, and Amatosero are in line for potential debuts against Ireland on July 4.
Veteran prop James Slipper and uncapped trio Declan Meredith, Lachlan Shaw, and Miles Amatosero are named in the Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship Tests in Australia. Slipper, 37, could become rugby's second most-capped player. Meredith, Shaw, and Amatosero are in line for potential debuts against Ireland on July 4.
NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley faces a tough decision between Dylan Edwards and James Tedesco for fullback, while Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt must choose between Tom Wright, Max Jorgensen, and Jock Campbell for the same position amid Super Rugby Pacific developments.
Wallabies centre Len Ikitau indicated he may return to play in England after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, highlighting Rugby Australia's challenge in retaining talent. Meanwhile, New Zealand Rugby faces scrutiny over its strict overseas player selection policy.
While Dylan Pietsch is a star on the rugby field for the Wallabies and Western Force, he turns to his love of painting to express himself and be creative.
Eddie Jones has been suspended from coaching Japan during its rugby union Test match against Italy in July after "incidences of verbal abuse" during a recent tour of Australia.
Adam Coleman has transformed his career at Bordeaux Bègles after London Irish's collapse in 2023. The dual Wallabies and Tonga international, now 34, has become pivotal in UBB's rise to European champions, with the club now two wins away from back-to-back Champions Cup titles. Facing Bath in the quarter-finals, Coleman credits the move to France with revitalising his career alongside French internationals.
George North, one of Wales' greatest try-scorers with 47 international touchdowns, has announced his retirement from all rugby at the end of this season. The 34-year-old, who earned 121 caps for Wales and featured in four World Cups, made his debut at 18 and became the youngest Welshman to score on Test debut. North famously starred for the British & Irish Lions in 2013 with iconic moments against Australia in Brisbane and Melbourne, including a memorable fireman's lift tackle on Israel Folau.
