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Wallaby Origins: The clubs, schools that produced World Cup stars

They are the giants of Australian rugby ready to represent the Wallabies on the game’s grandest stage, but to the local clubs and schools that nurtured them, they are so much more.

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Australian Rugby 7s player Dylan Pietsch pictured at Rugby HQ in Sydney. Picture: Dylan Robinson

Tag sits fine with Wallabies-in-waiting

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones’ liking for versatility is good news for uncapped pair Josh Kemeny and Dylan Pietsch.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Michael Hooper speaks to the media during a Waratahs Super Rugby media opportunity at NSW Rugby Union Centre of Excellence on May 30, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Rugby’s reluctant hero reveals plans for shock switch

For a star player who has been in the sporting spotlight for over a decade, Michael Hooper remains an enigma. As he opens up on his Sydney farewell with the Waratahs, he’s also eyeing a big change.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Tate McDermott of the Reds looks on before the round 10 Super Rugby Pacific match between the Queensland Reds and the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium, on April 29, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Reds vow to produce ‘State of Origin’ performance

The Reds and the Waratahs will be desperate to improve their chances of playing in the Super Rugby Pacific finals when they meet in Townsville.

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DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 14: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto of the Reds collects the ball from a lineout during the round one Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match between the Highlanders and the Queensland Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium on May 14, 2021 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Thorn puts onus on Rugby Australia to keep Reds forward

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is set to leave the Reds at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season despite Queensland coach Brad Thorn wanting him to stay.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Tate McDermott poses during the Queensland Reds Super Rugby 2022 headshots session at Suncorp Stadium on January 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Reds: We won’t be ‘bullied’ again

Still angry about losing a trial to the Waratahs, the Reds have a point to prove against the ‘old enemy’ on Friday night.

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Hamish Stewart of the Reds is seen during the Round 12 Super Rugby match between the Queensland Reds and the Sunwolves at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Friday, May 3, 2019. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING

Reds readying for another wet night

The forecast of another wet night has the Queensland Reds preparing accordingly for their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the NSW Waratahs.

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Angus Blyth of the Reds catches the ball during the Super Rugby match between the Queensland Reds and NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on February 19, 2021. (Photo by ALBERT PEREZ / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Reds ready to ‘smash’ Waratahs

The Reds have a point to prove in Friday’s Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Waratahs.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Zane Nonggorr of the Reds takes on the defence during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Queensland Reds and the Melbourne Rebels at Suncorp Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Reds steady in wet to beat Rebels

It wasn’t pretty but the Queensland Reds ensured James O’Connor would celebrate his 100th Super Rugby appearance with a win at Suncorp Stadium.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: James O'Connor poses during the Queensland Reds Super Rugby 2022 headshots session at Suncorp Stadium on January 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Big inclusions for Qld Reds trial

Having recovered from Covid-19, some key Reds, including James O’Connor and Jordan Petaia, will return to Queensland duty this weekend.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: Angus Scott-Young and Joshua Flook of the Reds celebrate victory after the Super RugbyAU Final match between the Queensland Reds and the ACT Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium, on May 08, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Big change to Super Rugby Pacific schedule

Travel restrictions caused by Covid-19 have led to next year’s Super Rugby Pacific schedule being changed.

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DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 14: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto of the Reds looks on during the round one Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match between the Highlanders and the Queensland Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium on May 14, 2021 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Aussie rugby pride on the line

New Zealand teams well and truly have bragging rights after the first week of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 14: Harry Johnson-Holmes of the Waratahs looks dejected after a try during the round one Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match between the NSW Waratahs and the Hurricanes at Sydney Cricket Ground on May 14, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Brutal reality check for Australian rugby

If Friday night’s results are anything to go by, the gulf between Australian and New Zealand rugby is getting wider year on year.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Matt Toomua of the Rebels is tackled during the round 10 Super RugbyAU match between the NSW Waratahs and the Melbourne Rebels at Bankwest Stadium, on April 24, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by David Neilson/Getty Images)

Rebels coach’s future up in the air

The Rebels may have finished the season with a win, but off-contract coach Dave Wessels’ future at the club remains up in the air.

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