Why it’s Itoje’s time to thrive as Lions leader
Maro Itoje has put together an undeniable case to be named British and Irish Lions captain for the upcoming Australian tour. Here’s why it’s his time to thrive as leader.
Rugby
Hospital Cup club rugby: Rd 5 team of the week
First grade club rugby: The Hospital Cup team of the week includes a Bond Uni attacking weapon, a Sunnybank midfield magician, elite Easts forwards and an unsung hero from Brothers. More here.
Hard hitters, point machines: Shute Shield’s top 25 of the century
We reached out to past players, coaches, and administrators to name the definitive top 25 players of the past 25 years. One name appeared on the top of the list of nearly everyone we asked.
The Shute Shield’s best this century
The Shute Shield has produced some outstanding rugby talent in the past 25 years – and here’s the best of the best.
Rugby World Cup
Kiss: Short runway no excuse for poor World Cup performance
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.
‘It’s still wide open’: Australian U20 rugby guns on World Cup notice
Country hardmen, sons of guns, an Olympic hopeful and young guns tearing it up in 1st Colts are part of a new wave of rugby hoping to make a mark on the international stage in May.
Suaalii, Lions and French rugby’s poachers: Inside RA’s $37m loss
Rugby Australia has haemorrhaged money over the past 12 months, announcing a worrying $36.8 million deficit – and they’re praying the British and Irish Lions will save them. JAMIE PANDARAM takes us inside the key issues here.
Wallabies dealt savage blow as key star quits Aussie rugby
In a major blow for the Wallabies, and their ability to lock down a world-class No.10, star playmaker Noah Lolesio has decided to walk away from Australian rugby.
‘Everyone’s death-riding Australia’: Rugby boss’ warning for Lions
In an exclusive interview, former Wallaby and newly appointed World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson details his vision for the game, and explains why things are suddenly looking brighter for Australia.
Colts 1 club rugby’s team of the week as Uni, Wests separate themselves
The Colts 1 club rugby round 5 team of the week includes a Sunnybank terror, a Wests forward Marvel, an Easts powerhouse and a dynamic duo from Bond Uni. All you need to know here.
Try-scoring mayhem! Records set, win run ended in Sydney 1st Colts rugby
There’s new names heading the tryscorers comp, a club racked up the season’s biggest win and a top gun ended the run of a title contender. Rd 5 Sydney 1st Colts rugby stars, standouts, results
Top shot! Passion, pride and pain in 1st Colts rugby photo special
There’s smiles, grimaces, joy, pain and passion captured in these photos from an assortment of early season 1st Colts rugby matches. Picture special and big match-ups to watch for.
Crazy resemblance between this rugby hopeful and rugby star
He hails from one of the least likely places to produce a rugby talent and only playing because of a mixup. But this Sydney 1st Colts and Tane Edmed lookalike has big goals in the game
More Rugby
Reds remain winless in Fijian capital due to last-minute try
A final minute try has denied Queensland Reds a drought-breaking win in Fiji and puts their chances of hosting a Super Rugby finals match in doubt.
Olympian returns to rugby as a man
Ellia Green, an Olympic gold medallist and former NRLW competitor, has made a comeback in a men’s rugby competition.
What rugby must do to fix broken transfer system amid teen raids
It’s time for World Rugby to take a stand on French clubs raiding the best young talent in the south – with Australia losing two teenage stars to cashed-up foreign raiders.
The Schmidt effect: Tahs skipper’s contract U-turn after Wallabies shift
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.
Why Wallabies transition will be ‘seamless’
Les Kiss might be more of a “larrikin” than Joe Schmidt, but their similar coaching styles will benefit the Wallabies.
‘Proud’ Caslick ready for Wallaroos debut
Charlotte Caslick’s switch from sevens to the Wallaroos has been “daunting” but rewarding as she prepares for a likely Test debut.
‘Worst press conference ever’: Eddie Jones on World Cup nightmare
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.
Inside the lives of Australian sporting power couples
Among the most recognisable faces in the country, Australia’s sporting power couples are taking over. But behind the movie star smiles the challenges they face, and sacrifices they make, can paint a very different picture.
Caslick set for Wallaroos debut
Six uncapped players, including Sevens star Charlotte Caslick, have been named in the Wallaroos squad for Saturday’s Test against Fijiana in Suva.
How an Aussie Olympic champion re-found his spark via local league
Ellia Green has won Olympic gold and competed on the biggest stages in sport, yet a club rugby match on a suburban field in Clovelly proved one of the most special games of his career.
150kg Aussie giant’s NFL deal
The pathway program that produced Super Bowl winning star Jordan Mailata has unearthed another Aussie giant who has been signed up by the Las Vegas Raiders.
‘Insanity’: Grave fears as Aussie sport booms
Leading sports neuroscientist Dr Alan Pearce has issued a grave warning to Aussies as a new combat sport makes waves across the country.
Why Qld’s 18yo rugby prodigies were named in Aus 20s vs. NZ
Of Queensland’s six rugby products selected in the Australian Under-20s side set for battle against New Zealand, one might turn out to be the one that got away for the Reds. More here.
Queensland selection shock
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss has made a surprising selection decision for his team’s clash with Fijian Drua in Suva.
Hospital Cup club rugby: Team of the week named
First grade club rugby scoop: The Hospital Cup round 4 team of the week featured a terrific trio from GPS, a livewire Uni scrumhalf, a Sunnybank teen top gun and a Brothers maestro.
Family first: Heart-warming move RA made to keep Schmidt
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.
TAS First XV schoolboy rugby: Players to watch this season
TAS First XV schoolboy rugby players to watch from all seven schools revealed here, including those involved in Saturday’s big Logan derby between John Paul College and Canterbury.
Prized signings impress, club with target in 1st Colts Rd 5 talking points
The Waratahs have their eye on these young guns so its no surprise they are ripping it up in 1st Colts rugby. Teens turning heads, club with a target on its back in Rd 5 talking points
Kiss confirmed as new Wallabies coach
Rugby: Joe Schmidt will remain as Wallabies coach until next mid-2026 before Less Kiss takes over, Rugby Australia has confirmed.
‘Best outcome’: Next Wallabies coach confirmed
The Wallabies’ coaching “transition” from Joe Schmidt to Queensland Reds mentor and former rugby league player Les Kiss will take place next year.
New Wallabies coach confirmed as altered Schmidt exit revealed
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.
Les Kiss to take over as Wallabies coach
Rugby: Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss will takeover as coach of the Wallabies in 2026, just 18 months before Australia’s World Cup.
Union shock: Maroon to coach the Wallabies
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.
Injuries, three try hero, new leader! 1st Colts rugby Rd 4 stars, standouts
There was a three-try hero, 125 reasons one team was urgent to win, a breakthrough and a major contender with injury troubles again. 1st Colts rugby stars, standouts, Rd 4 wrap
Players to Watch ahead of bumper round starting AIC First XV rugby
AIC First XV rugby: Who will be the Players to Watch this season? The list includes a Padua maestro, a son of a gun from Marist, a special talent from St Pat’s and a St Edmund’s top gun. FULL LIST
Lynagh ‘in the hunt’ for Wallabies recall
Queensland Reds flyhalf Tom Lynagh seems on track in his bid to be recalled to the Wallabies squad.
Caslick edging closer to World Cup dream
Sevens great Charlotte Caslick could make her Test debut for the Wallaroos on Saturday in Suva.
When did it become ok to charge $25 for a game of club rugby?
How much is too much to pay to watch the Shute Shield? BRENDAN BRADFORD dives into ticket prices at every club – and finds the one that’s bucking the trend and keeping prices low.
Heaven and hell: Why coach change isn’t Wallabies’ quick fix
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.
Colts 1 club rugby Rd 4: Norths’ matchwinner, Bond bash down
Colts 1 club rugby: Round 4 saw Norths defeat old foes Brothers on the siren, GPS snare their second successive win and Bond University hold off a fast-finishing University outfit. All the thrills and spills here.
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