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Rugby unionCommentsPremiumPerth in line for more rugby as sevens return on the cards

World Rugby’s two most powerful men have stopped short of confirming Perth will host the 2027 World Cup’s opening game — but have strongly hinted the city will be handsomely rewarded for its support.

Ben Smith

Rugby sevensPremiumSevens heaven and hell: women triumph as men fall in final

Australia have outlasted New Zealand in a thrilling women’s final at the World Series SVNS in Perth, overcoming the absence of injured duo Maddison Levi and Faith Nathan to hold on and win 28-26 at HBF Park.

Ben Smith

Rugby sevensCommentsPremiumAustralians claim double semifinal win - but Levi ruled out

Australia have a shot at a rare double on home soil after winning both their men’s and women’s semifinals at the World SVNS Series in Perth — but women’s superstar Maddison Levi has been ruled out with injury.

Ben Smith

Rugby sevensCommentsPremiumLevi-tating! Aussies qualify for Perth sevens semifinals

Australia have rolled into the semifinals of Perth’s World SVNS Series event, as Maddison Levi once again produced a dominant performance in her side’s comfortable 35-0 win over Japan at HBF Park.

Ben Smith

Rugby sevensCommentsPremiumFrench put to sword as Australians claim double-win

A Maddison Levi hat-trick and Faith Nathan double has helped Australia thump fellow high-fliers France at the World SVNS Series at HBF Park, while the men’s team booked their semifinals berth.

Ben Smith

RugbyCommentsPerth to host 2027 Rugby World Cup opening ceremony

Optus Stadium is set to add another feather to its cap, revealed as the host for the 2027 Rugby World Cup opening ceremony and tournament opener featuring the Wallabies.

Aaron Kirby

Rugby sevensCommentsMixed fortunes for Aussies in Perth sevens openers

Australia’s women’s sevens side have thrown down the gauntlet, launching their Perth World SVNS Series campaign with a 31-5 demolition job of China - but there heartbreak for the men’s team.

Ben Smith

Rugby UnionNorthern exposure: Red's big chance on historic UK tour

The Queensland Reds' first tour of the United Kingdom in 35 years will have spin-offs for the Super Rugby club and it's Wallabies hopefuls.

Murray Wenzel

Rugby UnionEx-Wallaby Nucifora set to be a Lion king in Australia

World Cup-winning Wallaby David Nucifora has been reported to have been given a key role in the British & Irish Lions camp for the Tests in Australia.

Ian Chadband

Rugby UnionRugby Sevens set to bring the party back to Perth

After selling out their first-ever Perth event last summer, the world’s best rugby sevens teams are hitting the city again for a sizzling weekend party. 

Caitlin Bassett

Rugby UnionAustralian men to unleash weapon at Perth rugby Sevens

Hadley Tonga is one of the fastest men in Australian rugby and teammate Hayden Sargeant is excited to see what he will bring at the rugby Sevens Perth tourney.

Justin Chadwick

Rugby UnionSix Nations follows south's lead on 20-minute red cards

After some scepticism, the Six Nations will adopt 20-minute red cards in the upcoming tournament following their introduction in the southern hemisphere.

Staff Writers

Rugby UnionGrieving time is over as Rugby Sevens hits Perth

It will be Rugby Sevens fever in Perth from Friday as the world's best teams converge on HBF Park for the three-day tournament.

Justin Chadwick

Rugby Sevens CommentsPremiumWomen’s final to wrap up SVNS tournament for first time

Australia’s dominant women’s rugby sevens team will take centre stage in Perth this week. 

Caitlin Bassett

Rugby UnionMass gains: 'Mutant strong' Reds gun's origin story

Massimo De Lutiis has revealed an Irish eligibility twist and the eight-week basement home gym lockdown that triggered his rugby transformation.

Murray Wenzel

Rugby UnionCommentsAussie and Brazil rugby stars hit Scarbs ahead of tournament

A wave of Rugby Sevens stars preparing for a three-day tournament in Perth made the most of WA’s scorching hot weather by taking a dip at Scarborough Beach.

Caleb Runciman

Rugby sevensCommentsPremiumSevens stars eager to scratch seven-year itch for home win

It has been seven years since the Australian women’s rugby sevens team triumphed in the home leg of a World Rugby SVNS Series — and stars Charlotte Caslick and Faith Nathan are determined to end the drought.

Ben Smith

Rugby UnionAussie Scots skipper out of Six Nations, Lions worry

Australian-born Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu's hopes of returning to his homeland with the Lions are in doubt after injury ruled him out of the Six Nations.

Staff Writers

Rugby sevensCommentsPremiumSevens star Longbottom excited for Australia’s new era

Perth will host the dawn of a new era in Australian men’s sevens rugby this weekend, and new coach Liam Barry’s impact is already being felt by his charges.

Ben Smith

Rugby UnionReds recruit fires cheeky barb in Super Rugby rivalry

Returning Reds forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto's cheeky Taniela Tupou sledge has spiced up and old Super Rugby rivalry.

Murray Wenzel

Rugby UnionWild night in Japan as Deans outpoints Hansen

Robbie Deans' Wild Knights have beaten Steve Hansen's Tokyo Verblitz by 16 points in Japanese club rugby.

Staff Writers

Rugby UnionScotland injury concern for their Aussie star Tuipulotu

Injury has cast a cloud over Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu's availability ahead of the Six Nations rugby championship.

Anthony Brown

Rugby UnionPremiumPerth Rugby Sevens tournament promises to be bigger & better

Returning to Perth for its second year, the Rugby Sevens tournament promises to be bigger and better than ever after major success at its first run last year.

Rugby SevensCommentsPremiumLeave it to Levi: Sevens star’s desire to go down as a great

Maddison Levi is just 22, but the Sevens star is already well on he way to joining the pantheon of great Australian athletes; rich is her resume despite her tender years.

Ben Smith