NewsBite

New Zealand rugby

Advertisement
James Slipper of the Australian Wallabies shakes hands with Scott Barrett of the All Blacks

Kiwis’ Bledisloe snub is a reminder of some hard truths for the Wallabies

Beating the All Blacks and becoming more of a force in Super Rugby would get the attention of New Zealand Rugby.

  • Paul Cully

Latest

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson on the charge against New Zealand.

‘Not viable’: Kiwis kill RA plan to stage lucrative Bledisloe Cup on Anzac Day

After initial enthusiasm, New Zealand Rugby bosses say they won’t support an annual clash between the Wallabies and the All Blacks in April - despite the fact it could earn them millions.

  • Iain Payten
Joey Manu

‘Sticking with rugby’: Joey Manu on his new code, his All Blacks dream and those Roosters rumours

In an exclusive interview, the former Roosters star talks about his decision to stay in the 15-man game, interest in playing against the Lions and his hip-hop future with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

  • Iain Payten
DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 08: James Ryan of Ireland and teammates look dejected following the team’s defeat during the Guinness Six Nations 2025 match between Ireland and France at the Aviva Stadium on March 08, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Six Nations has shown us one thing: the Lions won’t be as strong as their last visit

As Australian teams trend up with good form in Super Rugby, the decline of Ireland in the northern hemisphere has opened a window of opportunity for the Wallabies.

  • Paul Cully
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of the Waratahs poses during the 2025 Super Rugby Season Launch at Little Bay Beach

The day a World Rugby player of the year and a John Eales medallist took a back seat to a rookie

Surrounded by future opponents in Super Rugby, including two-time player of the year Beauden Barrett, Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii was the main attraction.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governer of the Public Investment Fund in Saudi Arabia.

Breakaway rugby competition would flop - even with Saudi billions

Don’t confuse a concept like cricket’s Indian Premier League with what looks a series of exhibition games in non-rugby locales.

  • Paul Cully
Advertisement
TEDDINGTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i of Australia looks on as the team huddle together during a training session at The Lensbury on November 08, 2024 in Teddington, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Talk about a revolution? Wallabies weren’t even aware of LIV-style rugby breakaway league

Wallabies players and coaches were playing catch-up on news they could be targeted to join a lucrative new global franchise competition.

  • Iain Payten
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Maya Stewart of the Wallaroos makes a break during the 2024 Pacific Four Series match between Australian Wallaroos and Canada at Allianz Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images) .

Maya goodness: Is this the best player in Australian rugby right now?

The try-scoring exploits of outstanding Wallaroos winger Maya Stewart will have NRLW sharks circling.

  • Iain Payten
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

The Wallabies are improving. So where does Joseph Suaalii fit in?

If you look beyond the final Rugby Championship standings, Joe Schmidt’s side has achieved several big ticks. It’s not immediately obvious how they accommodate the big-money code-hopper.

  • Paul Cully
Australia’s Len Ikitau is tackled by New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett, right, during their Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Wellington, New Zealand, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.(Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP)

Schmidt keen to discuss spring tour with Suaalii after loss to All Blacks

The Wallabies coach says his team is on the right track, despite a drought-extending loss to New Zealand in Wellington.

  • Iain Payten

Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/topic/new-zealand-rugby-602