Any decision on Noah Lolesio’s place in the Wallabies team should be on form, not club location. JULIAN LINDEN says the case for excluding overseas-based players should become a thing of the past.
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.
While it might have taken longer than CEO Phil Waugh would have liked, Australia’s search for a new Wallabies coach – and a new broadcast deal – are both nearing a conclusion.
Super Rugby’s leading try-scorer and leading tackler must now weigh up taking the big money overseas or accepting less to play for Australia in the home World Cup in 2027.
Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia’s NFL dream is about to take off – with the two-time World Cup star inking a deal in the world’s toughest league more lucrative than rugby’s highest-paid player.
Australia’s highest-paid forward has been relegated to an impact role for the Waratahs, which could change the complexion of the Wallabies forward pack against the 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.
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh has put a line through Israel Folau’s name, ending his dreams of a return against the British and Irish Lions later this year.
Australia has a long history of producing parent-child sporting greatness, but which famous name stands above the rest?
You might not recognise their faces yet but their surnames are well known. The future Wallaby hopefuls following in the big footsteps of their football playing fathers – and smashing it.
Wallabies greats have backed Israel Folau’s bid to play in the Australia and New Zealand Invitational side against the Lions, and one even wants to play alongside him.
Six years ago, Jamie Pandaram demanded Israel Folau be sacked after posting homophobic content on social media. Now, he thinks Folau deserves a farewell during the Lions tour. Here’s why.
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