The Latest Breaking News from James Slipper

Mendoza (Argentina) (AFP) - Coach Dave Rennie has saluted the courage of Australian captain Michael Hooper, who on Friday pulled out of the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina to protect his mental wellbeing.

England and Australia go head-to-head later today with the series on the line in Brisbane.

England’s coach has said he wants elite players, coaches and referees to meet in the autumn to discuss how to improve an increasingly stop-start game

After a much-publicised code switch to rugby union, former Storm winger Suliasi Vunivalu could play his first Test against England on Saturday.

The Australia forward made his debut off the bench in testing circumstances against England in Perth 12 years ago

Wallabies' prop James Slipper says England's traditional forward prowess in scrums and lineouts will present a big test in the upcoming three-match series.

Sydney (AFP) - Australia coach Dave Rennie admitted Sunday that the three-Test clash against England would be the biggest challenge of his tenure as he named an expanded squad missing Reece Hodge and Kurtley Beale but with uncapped former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu. 

Sydney (AFP) - Former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu was among six uncapped players in an expanded Australia squad named Sunday for a three-Test series against England as the Wallabies look to snap a long losing streak against Eddie Jones's men.

As Australia's last hope in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, the Brumbies have been playing finals football for the last month, winning games and pushing the best teams despite low possession.

Brumbies prop James Slipper says his side is far from daunted as it heads to Eden Park to battle the Blues for a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final.

The Brumbies, Waratahs and Reds are all eyeing off Super Rugby Pacific top-four finishes over the remaining three rounds, with the competition's finalists still a long way from being decided.