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.
Corey Toole, Luke Reimer, Carlo Tizzano and Seru Uru are all among newcomers to Schmidt’s Wallabies squad. But who he ultimately decides to be his starting wingers could bring an all new element to the team, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
A new selection method adopted by coach Joe Schmidt will leave a former Wallabies captain on the outer, while a debutant will also be dropped for the upcoming games against South Africa.
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.
Several major games have been ruined by red cards in recent years. Rugby Australia wants to change that, including for the Lions tour and 2027 World Cup.
The Wallabies survived a major scare against Georgia before prevailing 40-29, but the performance has done little to suggest they can overcome world champions South Africa. This is why.
Struggling behind the NRL and AFL for junior participation, rugby has found an unlikely ally in a league legend.
One of the most destructive ball-running backrowers in Australian rugby has won a Wallabies recall, but coach Joe Schmidt has made clear what he needs to do to keep his spot.
An experienced playmaker has lost his spot as Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt experiments with his halves against Georgia, with one eye on a future opponent.
Travis Bazzana is set to transform Australian sport after going No.1 at the MLB Draft. JAMIE PANDARAM takes us inside a journey that started with late nights in a Sydney batting cage.
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