Rugby Australia has confirmed it is debt-free after the British and Irish Lions tour helped drive a record 70.6 million dollar operating surplus for 2025, marking a major financial turnaround for the union.
Rugby Australia (RA) has strengthened its coaching team, announcing that former All Blacks assistant Scott McLeod will join the Wallabies as defence coach.
The Springboks will face long-time rivals Australia in a once-off Test in Perth on September 27, adding another high-profile fixture to an already demanding international calendar.
Wallabies winger Max Jorgensen has locked his long-term future down with Australian Rugby and the Waratahs.
Wallabies centre Len Ikitau has been ruled out for a significant portion of the season after sustaining a shoulder injury that will require surgery.
Australia captain Harry Wilson is keen to face New Zealand in the 2027 Rugby World Cup opening match.