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.
England’s World Cup winner is struggling to remember crucial moments of his life and family as he deals with dementia and CTE.
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.
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.
Australian rugby has lost the services of one of its most powerful props – and most popular players – with a Super Rugby rival set to cash in.
At a tribute lunch for his career, former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has spoken candidly about Eddie Jones’s decision to cut short his time at international level.
The Wallaroos, much like their male counterparts, have got a fair way to go before they can contend for the ultimate prize at the Rugby World Cup after a heavy loss to Canada.
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