Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh has laid out the plan to replace Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt – with two leading candidates emerging amid Waugh’s non-negotiables and the deadline to land Schmidt’s successor.
Rugby Australia is back on the hunt for yet another new coach after Joe Schmidt confirmed he will step down ahead of the World Cup.
Australia’s international rugby revival has hit a major hurdle, with the Wallabies forced to head to market again for a head coach following a surprise announcement from Joe Schmidt.
After a false start stopped his club rugby debut, Rugby Australia’s most expensive signing ever has given a clear indication when he’ll play again.
NSW is ready to party with a ‘boost to confidence’ for small business after their Rugby World Cup win, while Victorians would be left scratching their heads after the ‘sports capitals’ botched bid.
Rugby Australia chief Phil Waugh declares the 2027 Rugby World Cup at home the Wallabies’ chance for redemption, as Melbourne misses out on blockbuster games.
Sydney is the big winner in the battle between Australian states to host matches at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Queensland Country Bank Stadium will play a part in one of the world’s grandest sporting spectacles, with a slice of 1.33 billion eyeballs to lock in on Townsville. Here’s what we know.
The MCG may yet be a host venue for the 2027 Rugby World Cup after the Victorian government and the sport’s global governing body reopened talks to salvage a last-minute deal.
After a year in which the Wallabies showed improvement on the field and in their results, there’s room for real optimism for fans. But we’ve been here before, writes Julian Linden.
As rumours swirl about the future of coach Joe Schmidt, a new generation is pushing through who don’t just want to coach the Wallabies – they want to dominate the world.
England’s World Cup winner is struggling to remember crucial moments of his life and family as he deals with dementia and CTE.
For the Wallabies to emulate the feats of the legendary 1984 Australia side, there’s one area in particular they need to conquer – and their destructive win over Wales solved none of it.
Shattered Wallabies players who suffered a pool exit in the 2023 World Cup now get to take revenge against former coach Eddie Jones.
The Waratahs begin a new era, and they’ve named 13 Wallabies in their final trial match against the Brumbies, with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s new position confirmed.
With a monster year for the Wallabies to come, one big issue surrounding the team’s $8m man has been resolved for now.
The Waratahs will play their final trial match this weekend before Super Rugby Pacific starts, but they’ll still be battling against their home pitch, which has come under fire.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has welcomed a match for Australia against Fiji ahead of the highly anticipated British and Irish Lions Test series.
Their rising stars put on 100 plus point show as the revamped Waratahs gave a glimpse of their game changers, form, fitness and Super Rugby Pacific potential in big matches against Pasifica.
Grit, a fighting spirit and a pair of young guns – including one that was touted as a future Matilda – have helped Australia end a seven-year-long drought in rugby sevens.
A new Aussie star stood up to deliver a victory on home soil for one of Australia’s best performed teams.
It was a 15 minute purple patch that stunned both their rivals and even the players as the Waratahs amped up their preparations for the Super Rugby season.
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It’s prep for a new rugby series for teen talent but the Waratahs v Pasifica U20s battle on Saturday featuring the likes of Zach Fittler could also unearth new ‘rough diamonds’ said a top coach
It’s game on – twice – for this rising star of rugby who will be one of the busiest sportsmen in the country in Waratahs battles with NSW Pacifica this weekend.
The Wallabies captain has urged Australian players to think about the 2027 Rugby World Cup when deciding about their future.
Legacy and fight will be the tenets upon which the NSW Waratahs attempt to mount one of the great turnarounds in Super Rugby history. JAMIE PANDARAM reports on all the ins and outs of every Australian Super Rugby team.
The Queensland Reds have named the same co-captains for their 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has amazed his new Waratahs teammates and coaches in his meticulous preparation to become the best possible rugby player.
A leading Wallaby is yet to secure his future beyond this year, but he seems anything but concerned about it.
Rugby Australia is close to signing a new broadcast deal, but a downgrade in New Zealand could severely impact their future earnings. It comes as some top Wallabies star consider overseas moves.
The Wallabies showed they mean business against the British and Irish Lions this year, with players returning in peak condition for pre-season training. Find out who topped the lot, inside.
Wallabies stars have accepted coach Joe Schmidt could leave the post after the British & Irish Lions tour this year, despite a push to have him lead Australia’s World Cup tilt in 2027.
Public lauding of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will be the players’ way of convincing him to stay rather than private urgings that could put unwanted pressure on him.
Queensland Reds star Tom Lynagh knows his best chance of regaining a Wallabies jersey is to shine for the Queensland Reds this year.
The MCG has missed out on hosting rights for the playoff matches in the 2027 Rugby World Cup following a futile protest from the state government, leading to a total shut-out from the tournament and a big win for Sydney.
Father Time, a change of scenery, and injuries – these are the high-profile Australian athletes facing tough decisions in 2025.
Some of Australia’s finest athletes are cruising into 2025 riding a wave of success while others face a career wipeout if they don’t find form soon. We look at who is on the way up, and who is on the way out.
It’s the first glimpse fans have been given of the Pocock family’s newest member since their pregnancy announcement earlier this year.
From Australia’s record golden haul at the Paris Games to controversies that split the sporting world – we look back at 100 moments that shaped the sporting calendar.
An emerging Queensland Reds prop has been included in a 40-man Wallabies training squad.
A 20-year-old powerhouse prop who can bench press 202.5kg is in the frame for the British & Irish Lions series.
There was bash, crash, a captain courageous, a three-try purple patch and eight outstanding tries in the torrid battle between the Australia U16s and Waratahs U17s. Stars, standouts, wrap
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