Learning from Origin pain: Why Suaalii won’t lose his head again
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has learned his lesson when it comes to rising red mist, and vowed to keep his cool if he is baited by Lions rival Sione Tuipulotu.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has learned his lesson when it comes to rising red mist, and vowed to keep his cool if he is baited by Lions rival Sione Tuipulotu.
The chance to play against the British and Irish Lions was a key reason in former Roosters star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s decision to switch codes.
If the Wallabies lose the series 3-0 to the British & Irish Lions, most people will shrug and say, “well, that was always going to happen”. And that’s exactly what’s holding rugby back.
David Campese is undoubtedly an all-time Wallabies great, but one horror moment against the Lions in 1989 remains a sticking point. This is how he atoned for the error and became a legend of Australian rugby.
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.
Eddie Jones hasn’t held back on his tenure as Wallabies’ coach, decisions made and the ‘worst press conference ever’, while French rugby has snared a prodigious Aussie 17-year-old.
Joe Schmidt was meant to leave the Wallabies this year, with one eye on the health and wellbeing of his wife and son. He’s signed on until mid-2026 after a special gesture from Rugby Australia.
The Wallabies’ coaching “transition” from Joe Schmidt to Queensland Reds mentor and former rugby league player Les Kiss will take place next year.
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.
Rugby’s worst kept secret has been confirmed, with the Wallabies’ next coach officially announced. But there has been a significant change in how the transition will take place, reports JAMIE PANDARAM.
The NRL is set to attack a 60-player expansion void with the biggest financial weapon in its history – leaving the Wallabies helpless in the firing line. With cashed-up clubs ready to lure code converts, we reveal the targets.
The Wallabies have locked in their next head coach – with the arrival of their fifth head coach in six years following a last-minute travel booking switch.
Queensland Reds flyhalf Tom Lynagh seems on track in his bid to be recalled to the Wallabies squad.
Les Kiss might breathe new life into Australian rugby but for all his likeable traits and success rate, Wallabies fans shouldn’t be expecting him to perform miracles. Here’s why.
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