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Brett Robinson is congratulated by RA boss Phil Waugh in Dublin after the vote.

‘Great privilege’: Former Wallaby wins race to become world rugby’s most powerful man

By the narrowest of margins, ex-Brumbies captain Brett Robinson has been voted in as the new chair of World Rugby; the first person from the Southern Hemisphere to hold the role.

  • Iain Payten

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 07: Noah Lolesio of the Wallabies looks on during the Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies at Eden Park on August 07, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

Noah’s spark: How do the Wallabies get the best of an enigmatic playmaker?

Stephen Larkham knows a bit about how to be a successful Wallabies No.10. And he also knows how to get the best out of the heavily scrutinised five-eighth Noah Lolesio.

  • Iain Payten
Len Ikitau on the charge for the Brumbies last month.

Rugby Australia to take control of Brumbies

The ACT Brumbies have followed the Waratahs’ lead by signing a partnership agreement with the game’s national governing body.

  • Tom Decent
Noah Lolesio at Brumbies training

How Eddie snub and a French mega-club reignited Noah’s Wallabies dream

Noah Lolesio’s Test future seemed clouded after he was overlooked for the World Cup. It ended up providing clarity.

  • Iain Payten
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Josh Nasser of the Reds is tackled during the round 15 Super Rugby Pacific match between NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds at Allianz Stadium, on May 31, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Waratahs rebuild creates opportunities – and issues

Powering up the Waratahs scrum with Rebels stars could help NSW regain some lost ground. But it could also fuel one of the Tahs’ oldest problems.

  • Paul Cully
Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels prop Taniela Tupou could be on his way to the Waratahs.

Waratahs ready to swoop on Rebels’ Wallabies stars after axing

Wallabies stars Taniela Tupou and Carter Gordon could be heading to NSW.

  • Tom Decent and Iain Payten
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Waratahs are not the only problem child in Super Rugby’s dysfunctional family

Rugby Australia must be learning that centralisation means taking on the problems of the franchises, not magically making them disappear.

  • Paul Cully
The Waratahs take on the Brumbies.

Waratahs’ injury crisis deepens in wet and wild Super Rugby loss to Brumbies

The Brumbies have cemented their place in the top four and left the Tahs sitting second-last after their 13th consecutive win over the NSW side.

  • Emma Kemp
Family scrum … the Fuesaina girls muck around at the Wallaroos’ hotel.

She dusted off her boots to beat depression. Now this scrum mum is about to play for Australia

Wallaroos debutant Sally Fuesaina, 32, may need ice packs in bed instead of breakfast on Mother’s Day this Sunday.

  • Iain Payten
The Waratahs opted out of the hard stuff in Wellington - and paid the price.

Waratahs hit rock bottom as resurgent Reds put hands up for Wallabies

Serious questions must be asked about the Waratahs’ effort in their heavy defeat to the Hurricanes, while Test coach Joe Schmidt will have been delighted at the Reds’ win over the Crusaders in Christchurch.

  • Paul Cully

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