It was the first real indication of how the Waratahs are shaping up for their defence of the U16s title in the upcoming Super Rugby comp. It’s also caused a major headache for selectors.
Australian rugby has lost the services of one of its most powerful props – and most popular players – with a Super Rugby rival set to cash in.
He was the second youngest player ever to earn a cap for the Wallabies, and now the former wunderkind is leaving to play overseas.
Southern Hemisphere rugby is set for an exciting overhaul with Phil Waugh telling JAMIE PANDARAM that the Wallabies won’t miss out and a long-touted Anzac Day clash gets closer.
Eastern Suburbs almost went broke ten years ago. Now they’re ignoring decades of history, and social media barbs, as they aim to win the Shute Shield for the first time since 1969 writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
Eastern Suburbs almost went broke ten years ago. Now they’re ignoring decades of history, and social media barbs, as they aim to win the Shute Shield for the first time since 1969 writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
It was an assurance this young gun was keen to have – that his dad would be cheering for him in Saturday’s Shute Shield decider between Eastern and Northern Suburbs.
‘This is what fans want, they’re looking for matches that have meaning.’ World Rugby’s potential new boss weighs in on plagued global tournament, JAMIE PANDARAM reports.
The Wallabies will finally unleash one of the most exciting youngsters in Australian rugby as the world champion Springboks swing the axe ahead of their Perth test.
Wallabies say new law variations announced for The Rugby Championship will play right into their hands as they hand debut to Force back-rower.
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has opened up on Melbourne’s axing, says ‘it was just us against everyone else’ as he locks in a return to Queensland, with NSW’s coaching delay costing them their chance.
He shouldered the weight of a tumultuous season as the Melbourne Rebels endured months of speculation before the club was finally axed. Now Rob Leota is making Sydney his new home.
Top city and country rugby teens have the chance to force their way into the Waratah U16 squad with ‘four to five’ spots there for the taking at the final trial in Bathurst.
Former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has announced his retirement after being left out of the Paris Olympic team.
Queensland Reds’ potential next generation World Cup rugby representatives will be glimpsed at the World Rugby Under-20 Championships starting this Saturday. Find out who they are.
In their 150th year, NSW Rugby has finally created a Hall of Fame and inducted some of the greatest to ever play the game. From Ella to Campese, see which legends were honoured.
For the third straight season, the Brumbies have been knocked out in a New Zealand semi-final, the latest victims to a shocking statistic for Australian teams playing across the ditch.
Last year, Carter Gordon was playing at the Rugby World Cup. It is beyond alarming he has given up the chance to take on the British and Irish Lions to join one of the worst teams in the NRL, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
Star Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon has made a huge call on his future, ditching rugby union to sign with the NRL.
“We’re not really satisfied with making the semi-finals.” ACT Brumbies sound warning to New Zealand’s Blues ahead of their Super Rugby semi-final.
The Reds believe something ‘special’ has been built in the Queensland camp despite Friday night’s Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final loss.
The Queensland Reds have fallen short of being the first Australian team to win a Super Rugby final in New Zealand, with the Chiefs moving deeper into the finals season.
If the Queensland Reds are to become the first Australian team to win a Super Rugby finals match in New Zealand, in-form lock Seru Uru is likely to have a major impact.
One player’s finals experience came in handy when Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss decided who should wear the No.10 jersey for a do-or-die clash.
If the Queensland Reds are to remain alive in the Super Rugby Pacific finals series, they must do what they couldn’t achieve last year against the same team at the same venue.
Waratahs coach Darren Coleman has revealed the nervous moments sitting with his injured star who has cleared of major spinal damage
New Queensland Reds prop Alex Hodgman can’t wait to lock horns with the NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium.
Waratahs players were left in shock on Thursday after an ambulance was called to take a teammate to hospital following a training incident.
The Queensland Reds have unveiled their matchday 23 to tackle the New South Wales Waratahs in this Saturday’s bumper season opener at Suncorp Stadium. See the team and read the season preview here.
Having overcome a back complaint, Tom Lynagh has won the race to be Queensland’s flyhalf against New South Wales at Suncorp Stadium.
They are the “special players”, workhorses and teens with talent to burn ready to take the rivalry with the Queensland Reds up a notch in the first of two under 18s battles. Players to watch for
Extraordinary footage shows Eddie Jones addressing Wallabies players with a claim that looks uglier with each passing day.
James O’Connor’s injury means it’s a battle of three for Queensland’s No.10 jersey for Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific clash with NSW.
The fight for the Reds No. 10 jersey is now a race in three after head coach Les Kiss revealed ex-Wallaby James O’Connor would be sidelined for this Saturday’s season opener at Suncorp. MORE HERE
A big unpaid debt stopped the Melbourne Rebels selling home game tickets until Monday, but fingers are crossed for miracle big crowd on Friday to open likely their final season.
It’s five days from the debt-ridden Melbourne Rebels’ Super Rugby season opener at AAMI Park – but tickets are still not on sale. The reason why can now be revealed.
With Melbourne Rebels’ Super Rugby future looking bleak, a rival coach says teams would be “stupid” not to already be scouring the club’s list for talent.
The one question Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh needs to answer is the only one he can’t with players and coaches at the Rebels unsure about their future.
The Melbourne Rebels’ imminent collapse has sent shockwaves the Super Rugby, with the Brumbies organising a behind-closed-doors meeting to assure players they aren’t next on the chopping block.
A plan to relocate the North Sydney Bears to Western Australia has won the unlikely support of the NRL’s most bitter cross code rival, with Western Force captain Michael Wells backing the move.
Rugby union is facing a steep climb to grow its fan base in the face of code rivalries with rugby league and Aussie rules – and coaches are stepping in to make sure their sport thrives.
Queensland Reds fullback Jock Campbell has weighed in on Super Rugby Pacific’s innovation to the Offside Law to encourage counterattack. See what he had to say about the new rule which will encourage more entertaining footy for fans.
Their captain spilt blood and their newest recruit broke hearts as the NSW Waratahs tackled rugby rivals, the Queensland Reds, in an intense battle in Roma. Stars, standouts and result wrap
One of the few Wallabies to enhance their reputations through a horror World Cup campaign, Rob Valetini has capped off his best season for Australia by claiming the John Eales Medal.
Les Kiss has taken over the Queensland Reds at a time of upheaval in Australian rugby. The veteran coach chats to JULIAN LINDEN about the state of play and the challenges ahead.
The Melbourne Rebels have been given a stay of execution to continue playing in this year’s men’s and women’s Super Rugby competitions after entering into voluntary administration.
A raft of star Wallabies are facing a grim immediate future with the ongoing viability of the Melbourne Rebels under a cloud.
It’s been a tougher than expected road but the rugby union career of former Melbourne Storm star Suliasi Vunivalu is finally set to hit top gear.
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss is full of praise for new Wallabies mentor Joe Schmidt.
The World Cup was a shambles, there was upheaval on and off the field, and the Wallabies’ most exciting star signed a deal in the NRL. JAMIE PANDARAM dissects Australian rugby’s most tumultuous year on record.
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