Wallabies succession plan: Star trio headline list of Schmidt heirs
As rumours swirl about the future of coach Joe Schmidt, a new generation is pushing through who don’t just want to coach the Wallabies – they want to dominate the world.
As rumours swirl about the future of coach Joe Schmidt, a new generation is pushing through who don’t just want to coach the Wallabies – they want to dominate the world.
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.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was trumpeted as a Wallabies saviour. Instead – with disgruntled stars heading for the exits – it may well be the contract to end rugby, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
One month after being cleared of sexual assault allegations in court, former Wallabies star Kurtley Beale is set to make his return to the field – in club rugby.
Rugby union is facing a steep climb to grow its fan base in the face of code rivalries with rugby league and Aussie rules – and coaches are stepping in to make sure their sport thrives.
The decision on which Australian city will host the 2027 Rugby World Cup has been delayed, as World Rugby bosses turn their attention to helping fix Rugby Australia’s mess.
The World Cup was a shambles, there was upheaval on and off the field, and the Wallabies’ most exciting star signed a deal in the NRL. JAMIE PANDARAM dissects Australian rugby’s most tumultuous year on record.
What each code could offer their players after they hung up the boots has always leant in the favour of rugby. However, when the Roosters came calling to Mark Nawaqanitawase, what league could offer him post-career got his code swap over the line.
Six weeks ago, at a fine-dining restarurant in Darlinghurst, Roosters boss Nick Politis sat down with Mark Nawaqanitawase – and the rest is now history. Here’s what happened.
Ousted Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has turned on his former colleagues after the game suffered a crippling blow.
World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams has dropped some all-time truth bombs on departed Wallabies coach Eddie Jones.
Sacked chairman Hamish McLennan was offered a chance to stay on the Rugby Australia board – but after being told he’d become a ‘distraction’, he opted to quit altogether.
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