World Rugby has today announced Australia as the preferred candidate to host Rugby World Cup 2027.

Brumbies legend Stephen Larkham will return to the club as head coach for the 2023 and 2024 Super Rugby Pacific seasons.

The 12 teams have revealed their squads for the inaugural season, headlined by new and exciting Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika squads.

Ireland ensured it was a clean sweep by Northern Hemisphere teams on the final weekend of year-end Tests by beating Argentina 53-7 in Dublin.

England kick a late penalty to defeat the Springboks at Twickenham 27-26.