Irish Paralympics legend John Twomey has issued a stark warning ahead of the Paralympic and Olympic Games as gun battles broke out on the streets of Rio de Janeiro last night.

Fly-half Quade Cooper has finally ended speculation surrounding his future by signing a new two-year deal with the Australian Rugby Union and Queensland.

AUSTRALIAN Rugby Union chairman Peter McGrath believes Robbie Deans is the right man to lead the Wallabies into a bright new future.

Former New Zealand international Robbie Deans has been appointed the new coach of Australia.