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The Waratahs celebrate a Langi Gleeson try.

Work-in-progress Waratahs pip Drua in another chaotic thriller

The Waratahs escaped with a thrilling five-point victory over the Fijian Drua sealed in the final minutes.

  • Dominic Brock and Jonathan Drennan

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Carlo Tizzano of the Force passes the ball as he warms up during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between Western Force and Moana Pasifika at HBF Park, on February 15, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Smith and Waugh did it. So did Pocock and Hooper. Can McReight and Tizzano follow suit for the Wallabies?

The rise of a bulked-up Carlo Tizzano could see him partner Fraser McReight against the British and Irish Lions.

  • Paul Cully
Henry O’Donnell running in a try for the NSW “A” team.

Henry grew up getting trampled by Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. Now he is replacing him

The Waratahs are hopeful a toe injury for their star recruit won’t keep him sideline for a long stretch.

  • Iain Payten
Hunter Paisami has re-signed with Australian rugby.

Why Wallabies star did not fight suspension

A three-match suspension has been issued to one of Queensland’s key players, with coach Les Kiss revealing his surprise at the decision. Watch the incident here.

  • Nick Wright
Ben Donaldson crosses late for the Force.

Donaldson is Australia’s form No.10, and big reason Force have shocked Super Rugby

The Western Force are 2-0 to start the season and coach Simon Cron must be delighted by how his five-eighth is managing games.

  • Paul Cully
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Dylan Pietsch of the Force heads to the try line to score during the round two Super Rugby Pacific match between ACT Brumbies and Western Force at GIO Stadium, on February 22, 2025, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Joe Schmidt handed out 19 Wallabies debuts last year. Now Super Rugby teams are reaping benefits.

The Western Force’s drought-breaking win over the Brumbies came with the help of newly minted Wallabies and fresh recruits. And they could help the WA side finally become contenders.

  • Iain Payten
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Brandon Paenga-Amosa (left) and Western Force teammates celebrate their thrilling win the capital.

Force hold on for famous win over Brumbies in Canberra

The Western Force have cracked a 14-year drought in Canberra to shock the ACT Brumbies with a 45-42 victory in the first Australian derby of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

  • Melissa Woods
Fraser McReight.

Wallabies’ next priority emerges: Four things learnt from Reds’ triumph

As Australia locked down one star for the long haul, another put on a clinic to prove why he must be the nation’s next priority.

  • Nick Wright
Massimo De Lutiis has fed off the Reds’ more experienced forward leaders to inspire his own rise.

‘Steely look in his eye’: How future Wallabies enforcer unseated Test star

He stands at 126kg and is the strongest footballer Queensland has produced. But there is more to this future Test star than meets the eye.

  • Nick Wright
Jamie Adamson in pre-season training with the Waratahs.

From 5am shifts and a $600 Barina to a Waratahs contract and debut with Suaalii

As Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and three Wallabies teammates made their Waratahs debuts last Friday, another NSW first-gamer flew almost completely under the radar.

  • Jonathan Drennan

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