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Wallaby flanker David Pocock will retire from international rugby following the World Cup. The 31-year-old will make his 78th Test appearance for Australia on Saturday when he captains the side against Samoa in Parramatta. The destructive flanker announced today however that he will bring the curtain down on his illustrious Wallabies career following this year’s tournament in Japan. The veteran …

Wallabies scrum-half Will Genia admits that he feels sorry for Israel Folau in the aftermath of Rugby Australia’s decision to terminate the 30-year-old’s contract.  Folau shared a post on social media stating that “hell awaits” drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolators. That social media post ultimately led to a hearing and the outcome of which resulted in …

Australia welcome Ireland in June for a three-Test series which will take place in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. As Grand Slam champions, Ireland will head down under full of confidence that they can claim a series win and reinforce their status as the second-best team in the world. Matches between these two sides always throw up some excellent rugby and …

Where to next for the former golden boy of Australian rugby?

Will Genia decides to impersonate England great Jonny Wilkinson's famous kicking style and nails the kick as well.

With the showdown of the Autumn set to take place on Saturday between Australia and England I look at who would make a combined side

Selecting a World XV of players from the pacific isles, including those players that have gone on to represent other nations

Will Genia and Bernard Foley both return for Australia as Michael Cheika names a strong team for his side's clash against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Exploring The Top Half-Back Pairings In World Rugby Today

The Rugby Championship has passed the midway point and results have generally gone par for the course with the All Blacks far out in front, Australia and South Africa evenly matched and the Pumas petering out after a bright start.  So, who makes our Rugby Championship combined team so far? ________ 15. Israel Folau Folau might be causing controversy on …

Australia vice-captain Will Genia has departed Top 14 side Stand Francais and returned home, signing a two-year deal with the Australia Rugby Union. The 29-year-old has spent the last two seasons in Paris, where he helped lead the French side to European honours last season, with their Challenge Cup title win in May. Now, the Melbourne Rebels have announced the acquisition …

Rugby’s legendary Barbarians take on England for the Old Mutual Wealth Cup on 28th May, and head coach Vern Cotter has announced some stellar names to feature for the visiting invitational team. Australian legends Adam Ashley-Cooper and Will Genia will join Argentina’s Facundo Ice and Samoa’s Census Johnston – all of whom currently ply their trade in France – in …

It appears the fallout has begun following  the announcement on Monday that Top 14 sides Racing 92 and Stade Francais are set to merge at the end of the season. In a move that will likely signal a culling of contracts and release of players, it is being reported Paris based English journalist Gavin Mortimer, that French news outlet L’Equipe …

After watching the first weekend’s Premiership action under the new zero tolerance high tackling laws, former England international Will Greenwood predicted that shorter players could thrive under the new laws as their lower centre of gravity and smaller tackle area mean a greater risk of indiscretions by opposing players. He went on to explain to Sky Sports News (via the …

Despite winning the Rugby Championship and reaching the World Cup final in 2015, Australia failed to kick on under Micheal Cheika in 2016. A series whitewash at the hands of England in June was followed by a disappointing Rugby Championship campaign and an underwhelming November series. Although there has been some criticism of Cheika, he is having to deal with …

The Australian rugby team’s chances of inflicting revenge on the old enemy at Twickenham were dealt a significant blow as key playmaker, halfback Will Genia has all but been ruled out due to club commitments with Stade Francais. Coach Michael Cheika confirmed the bad news in a press conference this morning. According to Genia’s contract, the match is classified as …

Watching talent emerge is one of the most exciting past times for a rugby fan. But when that talent is wasted or not used to its potential, the pursuit becomes infuriating. Here is a XV selection featuring many superb contemporary players that are yet to maximise their potential and, at this stage, many have already missed their chance. _____ Joe Marler: The …