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Jamie Pandaram is a multi award winning journalist who covers a number of sports and major events for News Corp and CODE Sports. He began his journalism career in 2002 and since joining the Telegraph in 2011 has claimed Walkley and Kennedy awards.

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Wallabies

Wallabies set to call in overseas troops for Lions series

The Wallabies will announce their Lions squad just eight days before the first Test, and coach Joe Schmidt is calling in overseas based Aussies to join the stacked line-up.

Sport

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 03: Henry Pollock of Northampton Saints breaks clear to score their second try during the Investec Champions Cup semi-final match between Leinster Rugby and Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium on May 03, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Lions pick bolter after just 31 minutes of Test rugby

Wallabies’ fans may not know the name of the Lions’ 20-year-old shock selection for the upcoming Australian tour, but given his reputation, they soon will once he arrives Down Under.

Rugby

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Carlo Tizzano of the Western Force, Rob Valetini of the Brumbies, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of the Waratahs and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen of the Reds pose during the 2025 Super Rugby Season Launch at Little Bay Beach on February 05, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Stars and gripes: Expansion plans to US hit roadblock

Super Rugby officials are flirting with a bold plan to expand to the United States, but the boss has had his say on that idea, and where the competition’s priorities really must be.

Rugby

Desperate Waratahs send SOS to exiled Edmed

Tane Edmed hasn’t started a game since round three. Now he’s been tasked with performing a miracle to save the Waratahs’ spluttering Super Rugby season.

Rugby

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 02: Heinz Lemoto of Australia U18 makes a break during the match between Australia U8s and New Zealand Barbarians at St Paul's Collegiate School, on October 02, 2024 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

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.

Rugby

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones speaks to media at Sydney International Airport on August 17, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

‘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.

Wallabies

Australian rugby team head coach Joe Schmidt (C) attends the Captain's Run at Allianz Stadium on July 5, 2024 in Sydney ahead of the first rugby Test between Australian Wallabies and Wales. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

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.

World Cup

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Incoming Wallabies Head Coach Les Kiss poses during a media opportunity at Allianz Stadium on April 30, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Rugby Australia today announced Kiss as the new head coach of the Wallabies. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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.

Wallabies

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Coach Les Kiss of the Reds is seen during the warm up before the round five Super Rugby Pacific match between Queensland Reds and NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium, on March 15, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

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.

Sport

With Flag Football confirmed for its Olympic debut for the LA2028 Olympic games, sights have now been set to secure its inclusion in the Brisbane 2032 Games.* Pierre Trochet, President, International Federation of American Football (IFAF), Wade Kelly, CEO, American Football Australia (AFA) and Brett Gosper, Head of Europe & Asia-Pacific, National Football League (NFL).Picture: Nigel Hallett

Flag football preparing Olympic ambush ahead for Brisbane 2032

Flag football is getting an Olympics debut at the Los Angeles Games – but that could just be the beginning according to bullish officials.

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