Former Wallabies scrum-half and World Cup runner-up Nick Phipps has left division two side NEC Green Rockets after four years in Japan. Ex-NEC captain Phipps, 37, made three appearances this year in an injury-hit season as Greg Cooper’s Chiba-based side, whose ownership and management will transfer from NEC to JR East Japan Railway Company in July, finished in fourth-place. The Australian stalwart made 36 appearances for the former division one side and is among an 11-strong

Wallabies legend and former Hanazono Kintetsu Liners star Will Genia has announced his retirement at the age of 37. Genia and his...

Australian scrum-half Nick Phipps has signed a two-year contract extension at division two side NEC Green Rockets, RugbyJP.com can...