How Wallabies demolition job could hurt Grand Slam plan
For the Wallabies to emulate the feats of the legendary 1984 Australia side, there’s one area in particular they need to conquer – and their destructive win over Wales solved none of it.
For the Wallabies to emulate the feats of the legendary 1984 Australia side, there’s one area in particular they need to conquer – and their destructive win over Wales solved none of it.
The rugby world is buzzing about code-hopper Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii ‘s Wallabies arrival but the real reason for two massive wins in the UK lies elsewhere.
They’re the most anticipated tourists to Australia in years, and the British and Irish Lions mean business. We look at the bolters, fringe candidates and nailed-on Wallabies who could face them.
The British and Irish Lions were pencilled in to play the Melbourne Rebels before the club was kicked out of Super Rugby. The team to replace the axed franchise in the fixture has been confirmed.
Even in his moment of triumph, the first Australian appointed to the most powerful job in World Rugby, Brett Robinson could not resist the temptation of making a playful joke at England’s expense as he outlined his vision for the future of the global game.
Eddie Jones’ split from Rugby Australia and the Wallabies after the disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign was as acrimonious as it comes. Now, they’re about to throw down once again.
Fast-tracked into the Wallabies team, and earning a bucketload of money, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii could have easily ruffled a few feathers in Australian rugby. Instead, he’s instantly won everyone over.
Former Melbourne Storm star Suliasi Vunivalu is being chased by multiple NRL clubs, with speculation intensifying that the flying Wallaby is about to make a move away from Australian rugby.
Australia literally cannot afford to have its 23-year losing streak to the All Blacks in New Zealand extended. The future of the sport in this country could depend on it, writes Jamie Pandaram.
One of Queensland’s most exhilarating amateur rugby talents is off to the US after years of being snubbed by Super Rugby clubs. Inside his journey to an unlikely professional deal.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will challenge the red-card call that could end Samu Kerevi’s spring tour, but a suspension will open the door for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to build on his international portfolio.
With a 116-year first achieved in Wales the Wallabies have their tails up with an eye on doing something no Australian side has done in 40 years in the UK.
Wallabies fans are daring to dream of greater heights, praising their new coach and pointing out a glaring Eddie Jones detail.
The Wallabies put in a scintillating performance in their 52-20 victory over Wales, but not every Aussie starred. Check out our player ratings and have your say.
The Wallabies have wowed world rugby with a demolition job on Sunday morning that had Aussie legends blown away.
Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies entered uncharted territory as they dealt Wales a record-breaking hammering in Cardiff, with two players crossing for hat-tricks.
Roosters star Angus Crichton could have easily been playing in the Wallabies spring tour, but instead lined up for the Kangaroos. Hamish McLennan reveals how Rugby Australia botched their Crichton chase.
Rugby Australia has been linked with premier NRL talent like Nathan Cleary and Payne Haas, but there’s one huge problem.
Rugby fans have reacted after the Wallabies confirmed a bizarre decision to drop code-hopping superstar Joseph Suaalii.
The Wallabies have made mass changes following their win over England, coach Joe Schmidt explains why he has dropped a number of big names including Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
Despite Joe Schmidt’s future as Wallabies coach remaining up in the air, Dan McKellar has already shut down the prospect of making a bid to lead Australia.
Rugby Australia has been linked with premier NRL talent like Nathan Cleary and Payne Haas, but there’s only one way the cash-strapped code can deliver on any poaching mission.
Nathan Cleary remains the biggest name in the NRL, but a former Rugby Australia boss has detailed a potential bombshell code switch.
Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary headlined a host top NRL stars that explored a move to join rugby union, according to former Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan.
The Wallabies’ win over England was epic but recent memories of a second-up hammering are front of mind as they look to keep their grand slam quest alive.
They have been rivals some days, teammates on others and now this close-knit group of young rugby players will share the honour of wearing an Australian uniform for the first time.
Joseph Suaalii’s fairytale Wallabies debut has the game’s governing body and even the most cynical of fans daring to dream of the unthinkable.
Australian rugby is eyeing the prospect of a victory off the pitch which could dramatically shift the fortunes of the underperforming code. JULIAN LINDEN has the details.
The NRL has landed another blow on rugby union, with St George Illawarra the latest to land a cross-code star ready to make the switch.
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