Overview
- Michael Hooper said on Stan Sport that history could repeat with an England–Australia final at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
- England’s 10-match winning run was capped by a 33–19 defeat of the All Blacks at Twickenham, featuring two pivotal drop goals from George Ford.
- Australia’s recent slide includes one win in seven Tests on their European tour, with France in Paris next as they try to avoid a winless four-match trip for the first time since 1958.
- Rugby Australia is preparing for a coaching handover reported for August, with Les Kiss slated to replace Joe Schmidt, and has moved to secure playmaker Carter Gordon via an early-release payment reported at $100,000.
- Despite England’s surge, the Springboks are still described as the team to beat after winning the Rugby Championship and staying unbeaten on their tour.