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‘Fall from grace’: Ex-rugby boss’ admission over $400k pokie debt

The man who guided regional rugby through Covid lockdowns has fronted court after confessing to blowing almost $400,000 of club money on gambling machines.

Randwick rugby first grade manager Peter Meagher was tragically killed in the Bondi terror attack. Picture: Supplied

Rugby icon killed in Bondi attack named

Sydney’s rugby union community has paid tribute to a respected referee turned team manager who was murdered in the Bondi terror attack.

Randwick rugby first grade manager Peter Meagher was tragically killed in the Bondi terror attack.

Manager of iconic Sydney rugby club killed in Bondi terror attack

Randwick Rugby is mourning the death of its “heart and soul”, as a stalwart of the club became a tragic victim of the Bondi terror attack which has rocked Australia.

Sonny Bill Williams reacted to this NFL hit. Photos: Getty Images/X

SBW’s two-word sledge sets off US storm

A tackle in American football labelled “the best in 10 years” has kicked off a viral debate, with Sonny Bill Williams making his feelings clear.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of Australia and Leroy Carter of New Zealand compete for the ball during the The Rugby Championship & Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand All Blacks and Australia Wallabies at Eden Park on September 27, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Wallabies set for nightmare path to 2027 World Cup as draw revealed

The Wallabies have been handed a nightmare draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which will see them come up against their biggest rivals in the pool stages. See all the group reveals.

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Tane Edmed's crazy journey from the Shute Shield to Twickenham inside six months.

How one Wallaby went from club rugby to Twickenham in six months

After being relegated to club rugby just months ago, Wallabies five-eighth Tane Edmed stands on the brink of the biggest test of his career at Twickenham.

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FILE - Japan's Eddie Jones watches his players warm-up before the Autumn Nations series rugby union match between France and Japan at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

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How Wallabies overcame Eddie saga to seal historic Japan deal

Australia is nearing a historic agreement with Japan that even the disastrous Eddie Jones saga couldn’t derail. Phil Waugh explains what it means, and his long history with the controversial coach.

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Carter Gordon has signed with Queensland Reds until 2028.

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Wallabies must end uncertainty or prepare for World Cup pain

The merry-go-round in the Wallabies’ No.10 jersey cannot be allowed to continue in 2026. That leaves five games for officials to decide who will lead Australia into the next World Cup.

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Carter Gordon has been called up for the Spring Tour.

Wallabies rush code-hopping playmaker into Spring Tour squad

After playing just one NRL game following a code-switch, Carter Gordon will make a stunning return to the Wallabies after Rugby Australia paid $100,000 to secure his release from the Titans.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 11: Payton Tarau of Australia is congratulated by team mates after scoring a try during the match between the Australia U16s and Queensland Reds U17s at Wests Rugby Club on December 11, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Rugby rookies: Full Aus U16s, Reds U17s picture gallery, headshots

Here’s more than 100 images of the Australian Under-16s rugby team and Queensland Reds Under-17s in action during Thursday’s representative match at Wests. See the gallery inside, along with headshots of the nation’s leading rugby teens.

Treyvon Pritchard. Action from the the Queensland Reds and New South Wales Waratahs academy bout. Picture: Stephen Archer.

Big futures: Who are the Aussie U18 Rugby Sevens golden studs?

From 32 hopefuls to 13 champions-in-waiting: Australia’s most promising young rugby sevens teens will battle for glory across the ditch this December. Read an insight into all members of the Australian Under-18 squad out for blood at the Global Youth Sevens.

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11/10/25. News Local. Sport. Sylvania Waters, Sydney, NSW Action pics from the Super Rugby MenÃs U16 Round 2 2025 between NSW Waratahs v Reds. Pic shows: WaratahÃs player Will Gencur tackling Reds player Matti Gill Pics by Julian Andrews.

Blue-tal! NSW players smash rival states for Aussie U16 rugby spots

A special trio from a club in Sydney’s west are among a raft of NSW Waratahs Academy players beating rivals to the punch for Australian U16s rugby selection. TEAM LIST

Dylan Terblanche. ACT Brumbies vs QLD U16s, Saturday, 5 October 2024, Photo Credit: Greg Collis / CBR Sports Photography.

Who’s who? The Qld Reds U17s and Aus 16s set for blockbuster

The Reds Under-17s will give the Australian Under-16s a red hot run for their money when the two teams butt horns at Wests on Thursday. Meet the two promising squads here.

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Aussie sevens stun Black Ferns

Aussie sevens stun Black Ferns

Rugby: The Womens Aussie Sevens team have stuned the Black Ferns in Cape Town.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 07: Maddison Levi of Australia during the Women's Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia on day 2 of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town at DHL Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Aussies get revenge in stunning finals win

Australia’s women’s sevens team has sent an ominous warning to the rest of the world with a stunning display against their biggest rival.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Daily Telegraph Photos - Sunday, 30 November 2025 L-R Pictured at the Pasifika Cup Youth Rugby at Whalan Reserve, Whalan. Picture: Daily Telegraph / Monique Harmer

That’s a wrap! Pasifika Cup youth rugby gallery and what’s ahead for 2026

It only started four years ago and is now one of the most successful events in junior sport. So what’s next for the Pasifika Cup youth rugby? 2025 PHOTO GALLERY

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CAPE TOWN - JULY 12: Wendell Sailor of Australia races away to score a try during the Tri-Nations match between South Africa and Australia held on July 12, 2003 at the Newlands Stadium, in Cape Town, South Africa. South Africa won the match 26-22. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ex-NRL star arrested after ‘rough patch’

Wendell Sailor’s “rough patch in life” has been revealed in court after the ex-NRL star spent a night in custody following a bail breach.

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‘Betrayed’: Foketi slams players’ union over RA legal action

Wallabies star Lalakai Foketi has slammed the rugby players’ association, claiming the union provided no support in his decision to take legal action against Rugby Australia.

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Wallabies to face All Blacks in WC pool

Wallabies to face All Blacks in WC pool

Rugby: The Wallabies have been handed a huge challenge as they will be paired up with the All Blacks in their World Cup pool at home.

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Noah Lolesio of the Wallabies passes during the International Test match between Australia Wallabies and Fiji at McDonald Jones Stadium on July 06, 2025 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Noah’s the man’: Rugby legend picks his Wallabies best 10

The Wallabies have a mountain to climb at the home World Cup in 2027, with the draw pitting them against the best teams in the world. Now a legendary playmaker has weighed in on who should lead the way.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of Australia and Leroy Carter of New Zealand compete for the ball during the The Rugby Championship & Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand All Blacks and Australia Wallabies at Eden Park on September 27, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Wallabies set for nightmare path to 2027 World Cup as draw revealed

The Wallabies have been handed a nightmare draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which will see them come up against their biggest rivals in the pool stages. See all the group reveals.

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A former New South Wales Country Rugby Union CEO is set to front court after being charged by police over allegations he misappropriated money. Picture: Getty Images

Ex-Rugby boss to front court over misappropriated money allegations

A former New South Wales Country Rugby Union CEO is set to front court after being charged by police over allegations he misappropriated money while in the role.

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SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 17: Lalakai Foketi of Australia looks on after the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Australia and Fiji at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on September 17, 2023 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

‘I’ll never come back’: Wallabies star launches legal action against RA

Lalakai Foketi says he will never represent the Wallabies again after his relationship with Rugby Australia nosedived in the past month over an unpaid contract. Now, they’re headed for the courtroom.

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Ryan Papenhuyzen says he has no plans to make an NRL comeback despite the collapse of rebel competition R360. Picture: Getty

Career over? Paps shuts down NRL return despite R360 collapse

Ryan Papenhuyzen has ruled out returning to the NRL next year and says he can’t imagine playing professional sport again after walking out on his Storm contract.

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Could Zac Lomax turn out for the Wallabies at the Rugby World Cup?

Lomax the Wallaby? Ex-NRL star’s secret Rugby Australia approach

Zac Lomax’s tour of Western Force’s facilities has taken a dramatic turn following revelations the former NRL star contacted Rugby Australia officials three weeks ago.

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Lomax eyes shock switch after being stranded by R360 collapse

Ex-NRL star Zac Lomax has met with a Super Rugby rival, as he has explores the next chapter of his career after being left stranded, following his Parramatta Eels departure and R360’s delay.

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29/11/2025. News Local. Sport. Whalan, Sydney, NSW. Action pics from the 2025 Pasifika Cup Rugby - Day 1 at Whalan Reserve in Whalan. Action from BarbaraÃs 18 Boys v Niue 18 Boys match Pic shows: Barbarians player: Riley Donohoe Niue player: Pics by Julian Andrews.

Big hits, bigger smiles! Pasifika Cup youth rugby winners, grinners

They might not be champions of the world – yet – but they are champions of one of the most extraordinary sporting events in NSW. Pasifika Cup youth rugby winners, grinners and top shots

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 30: Katelyn Vahaakolo of New Zealand tackles Mackenzie Davis of Australia in the Cup Final during the HSBC Sevens tournament on November 30, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Martin Dokoupil/Getty Images)

NZ dominates Aussies in Dubai finals

Australia’s winning streak in Dubai is over after a familiar foe earned early bragging rights in the sevens world series.

Mat Rogers (c) and Nathan Sharpe (L) as schoolboy rugby players at The Southport School (TSS).

Lost Files: 100+ unseen pics from 40 years of TSS rugby history

Hidden for decades, these extraordinary The Southport School rugby photos show future Wallabies when they were just teenagers dreaming of representing their country.

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He was sent off after an ugly eye gouge. Image: Grandstand

Horrific scenes as sad history made

Ugly scenes have marred a historic rugby match, with a South African star sent off for a sickening act on his rival.

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PASIFIKA CUP YOUTH JUNIOR RUGBY WHALAN RESERVE boys and girls from U14s to U18s.

Vital playmaker! Barbarians teens to watch at Pasifika Cup youth rugby

There’s a player with the heart of a lion, another with advanced rugby IQ and one who ‘likes pineapple on pizza’. Barbarian characters and players to watch at the Pasifika Cup youth rugby

AIC First XIII rugby league between Iona College and Villanova Saturday August 23, 2025. Picture, John Gass

AIC rugby, rugby league lost files: 140+ images of Iona this decade

AIC Firsts rugby, rugby league lost files: See 143 images of Iona College in action across both codes this decade, including the premiership-winning teams of 2024 and 2025, plus past schoolboy rugby weapons.

Premier rugby grade Colts between Brothers and GPS. Saturday July 6, 2024. Picture, John Gass

Club rugby lost files: 175 pics of Brothers this decade

Queensland Premier Rugby lost files: See 175 images of Brothers Rugby Club in action this decade, including the premiership-winning Hospital Cup teams, past Colts sensations and the improving Premier Women.

Barbarians players ahead of the Pasifika Cup 2025.

Pasifika Cup Barbarian teams expose incredible change to junior rugby

Chilean, Vietnamese, German, Ukrainian, Hungarian – the changing face of junior rugby has been exposed ahead of the Pasifika Youth Cup – and it’s more than a little surprising.

Wallabies 2026 fixtures revealed art

Les’ first kiss a date with Eddie Jones

Les Kiss’ first match as Wallabies boss will come against old foe Eddie Jones, with Australia’s rugby schedule for 2026 locked in. See every fixture here.

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Wallabies rugby union coach Joe Schmidt at training in Paris on November 18, 2025. Picture: Jacquelin Magnay

Waugh: Schmidt’s not going anywhere despite 126-year low

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has categorically shut down any notion of replacing Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt before next July, despite a record 10 defeats in a calendar year.

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‘This tournament is important for a lot of people’: Rugby youth on the Pasifika Cup

A 17-year-old rugby player speaks on the changing face of junior rugby, with 55 nations represented across the Barbarians teams at the Pasifika…

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Leaked ‘loyalty agreement’: NZ Rugby’s devious ploy to block kids from NRL

New Zealand Rugby’s 47-year stranglehold over the best schoolboy talent across the Tasman is under serious threat from its greatest rival – rugby league. This is the controversial document it is using to stop teenagers from defecting to the NRL.

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Action from day two of the Australian Schoolgirls rugby union championships. NSW I under-16s player Darci Turinui. Picture: Rachel Wright, ASRU.

Experts choice! Top 26 rugby sevens teens to sizzle at LA and Brisbane Olympics

Schoolgirls now, these are the rugby sevens young guns who will be staring at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics – and outsiders to play at the LA Games in 2028.

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - APRIL 06: Kelsey Teneti #88 of New Zealand loses control of the ball against Maddison Levi #12 of Australia at the try line during the women's cup final on day two of the HSBC SVNS Singapore at the National Stadium on April 06, 2025 in Singapore. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

Olympic history up for grabs for our toughest, fastest, wildest women at LA Olympic

Females rugby players, paddlers and triathletes will battle for the first medals of the LA Olympics with Australia’s fastest, toughest, wildest women shooting for success.

Max Jorgensen scores a try.

Wallabies crash to humiliating, historic low

The Wallabies have hit rock bottom with their year of misery ending in brutal fashion after that left statisticians reaching for record books.

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Wallabies sink to another loss in Europe

Wallabies sink to another loss in Europe

Rugby: The Wallabies have succumb to France in another loss, their tenth test loss for the year, finishing the season.

All Blacks and Springboks lock in wins

All Blacks and Springboks lock in wins

Rugby: New Zealand powered past Wales in Cardiff, while South Africa ended their Dublin hoodoo with a win over Ireland.

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