The Wallabies were crushed by the brutal British and Irish Lions series defeat in 1989, yet behind the bloody battles and infamous David Campese blunder lay the painful catalyst for Australia’s greatest rugby triumph.
To win this series, Australia must get creative or else the Lions will be able to pick off every tactic, writes Quade Cooper. And there’s no more ‘outside the box’ move than picking James O’Connor.
Straight out of school in 2016, Len Ikitau landed in Canberra with one dream in mind – but it seemed impossibly distant as he wrestled with his thoughts on cold winter mornings.
A rebel league is threatening to make the biggest disruption to rugby union since the game went professional in 1996. But experienced negotiators are wary of the legal implications.
It is one of the most formidable coaching teams ever assembled – and the mix of Wallabies and All Blacks all-time greats tasked with landing an early blow on the British and Irish Lions.
A new contract, and a new addition to the family awaits Filipo Daugunu, in good news for Australian Rugby and the Wallabies’ 2027 World Cup run.
The complicated Wallabies coaching succession plan looks set to pay immediate dividends – with Waratahs captain Jake Gordon to shelve his plans to quit Australian rugby in pursuit of France.
Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss has declared his short runway to the World Cup no excuse for a poor performance, as he was officially unveiled in the top job.
Country hardmen, sons of guns, an Olympic hopeful and young guns tearing it up in 1st Colts are part of a new wave of rugby hoping to make a mark on the international stage in May.
Rugby Australia has haemorrhaged money over the past 12 months, announcing a worrying $36.8 million deficit – and they’re praying the British and Irish Lions will save them. JAMIE PANDARAM takes us inside the key issues here.
In a major blow for the Wallabies, and their ability to lock down a world-class No.10, star playmaker Noah Lolesio has decided to walk away from Australian rugby.
In an exclusive interview, former Wallaby and newly appointed World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson details his vision for the game, and explains why things are suddenly looking brighter for Australia.
Australian rugby’s high-profile signing, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, will remain on the sideline as the Waratahs touched on the star’s injury battle and return to play schedule.
A famous name from rugby league watched on as the Waratahs U20s played to impress against Western Force ahead of Aussie U20 squad selection. Stars, standouts and great photos.
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