Attitude problem? Tahs need to identify issues amid failed season
For the Waratahs to turn their fortunes around, they’ve first got to work out what exactly is going wrong and first-season coach Dan McKellar has hinted at a bubbling issue.
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Suffer in silence: Heartbreaking reality facing female athletes
Experts have expressed concern about the gap in research and strategy regarding the care for women in sport who experience pregnancy loss. Lucy Dinnen is one of many athletes to suffer in silence.
Foreign-born stars to put eligibility row to bed ahead of Lions tour
Irish and Scottish players, born in New Zealand and Australia respectively, want to put eligibility row to bed, but that does not sit comfortably with one of the greats to have worn the Lions jersey.
Baby joy delivers new Wallabies’ contract in World Cup bolster
A new contract, and a new addition to the family awaits Filipo Daugunu, in good news for Australian Rugby and the Wallabies’ 2027 World Cup run.
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The Schmidt effect: Tahs skipper’s contract U-turn after Wallabies shift
The complicated Wallabies coaching succession plan looks set to pay immediate dividends – with Waratahs captain Jake Gordon to shelve his plans to quit Australian rugby in pursuit of France.
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.
‘It’s still wide open’: Australian U20 rugby guns on World Cup notice
Country hardmen, sons of guns, an Olympic hopeful and young guns tearing it up in 1st Colts are part of a new wave of rugby hoping to make a mark on the international stage in May.
Suaalii, Lions and French rugby’s poachers: Inside RA’s $37m loss
Rugby Australia has haemorrhaged money over the past 12 months, announcing a worrying $36.8 million deficit – and they’re praying the British and Irish Lions will save them. JAMIE PANDARAM takes us inside the key issues here.
Wallabies dealt savage blow as key star quits Aussie rugby
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.
‘Everyone’s death-riding Australia’: Rugby boss’ warning for 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.
Tahs address ‘unfair’ Suaalii issue amid $13m man’s injury woe
Australian rugby’s high-profile signing, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, will remain on the sideline as the Waratahs touched on the star’s injury battle and return to play schedule.
Waratahs teenager turning heads v Force in battle for Aussie selectors attention
A famous name from rugby league watched on as the Waratahs U20s played to impress against Western Force ahead of Aussie U20 squad selection. Stars, standouts and great photos.
‘They were exceptional! Duo impress in Waratahs v Brumbies U20s battle
There were two try heroes and an impressive debut from a new face as the Waratahs took on their arch rivals from the Brumbies in a “confrontational” U20s trial. Stars and standouts
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AIC First XV rugby: Villa scare Padua, Laurie’s, Ash remain unbeaten
AIC First XV rugby round 3: Padua College received a big scare from Villanova while Ashgrove got up on Old Boys Day. More here.
‘Show them we care’: Woeful Waratahs slammed after surrender
The Waratahs have been so bad for so long that their latest humiliation was neither a surprise nor even upsetting to their few remaining supporters, writes JULIAN LINDEN.
‘Do-or-die’ for Reds against Brumbies
If the Queensland Reds want to host a match in this year’s Super Rugby Pacific finals series, a win over the ACT Brumbies on Saturday night looms as a must.
‘I’m four times the player I was’: O’Connor on brink of Wallabies recall
James O’Connor says he was ‘a quarter of the player’ he is now, when he lined up for the Wallabies during the Lions last tour of Australia, and has a series of lifestyle changes to thank for that.
Wallabies, Jones, to face off in 50-year first in radical rugby change
The Wallabies are set to host a record six different opponents in 2026, including a showdown with former coach Eddie Jones in a 50-year first, after a radical change to international rugby.
‘Relax’: Suaalii’s busted jaw just a ‘minor’ injury, says coach
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been told he should be ready to resume playing rugby in a month despite facing surgery for a broken jaw, in a massive boost for the Wallabies ahead of the Lions tour.
Better news for Wallabies $5m man’s injury
The most expensive signing in Rugby Australia history could yet play for the Wallabies against the British and Irish Lions after a serious injury revelation.
AIC First XV rugby’s round 2 Team of the Week
AIC First XV rugby round 2 Team of the Week: See who caught the eye as Padua, St Laurence’s and Ashgrove make their premiership aspirations clear.
Hospital Cup club rugby: Round 6 team of the week named
The Hospital Cup club rugby team of the week features a young gun Norths midfielder, a GPS forward marvel, Easts weapons and the best kicking flyhalf in the competition. See the full team here.
Reds lose Test trio for battle with Brumbies
The Queensland Reds’ depth will be tested when they take on the ACT Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday.
Wallabies rocked by $5m man’s injury
The most expensive signing in Rugby Australia history could be missing from the British and Irish Lions series after a serious injury revelation.
TAS First XV rugby’s form players revealed
TAS First XV schoolboy rugby: Who starred in round 2? The best of the best named here along with 25+ pictures from the St Paul’s Pink Day clash against John Paul College.
Wallabies’ verdict on Suaalii return for Lions despite shock injury
Wallabies insiders expect Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to return to the field sooner than what his broken jaw may have first indicated, after the high-proifle recruit was ruled out for the Waratahs.
Retired at 22: Rugby young gun succumbs to concussion fears
With head knocks becoming a major focus for football codes, a 22-year-old rising rugby star has been forced to walk away from the sport with concussion fears.
Wallabies transition hits hurdle as mass upheaval looms
The looming departure of key Wallabies staff has added more uncertainty to their World Cup build-up, as mass upheaval looms during the coaching transition from Joe Schmidt to Les Kiss.
Rugby union’s $2 billion US plan to nullify NRL
While the NRL and its chairman Peter V’landys have been aggressive in their courting of the US sporting market, World Rugby boss Brett Robinson has revealed his code is mapping out a plan of its own for the States.
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.
Unlucky 25: The Shute Shield stars who missed century’s best list
We reached out to past players, coaches, and administrators to name the definitive top 25 players of the past 25 years. These are the 25 players who didn’t make the cut.
‘Deeply distressing’ Wallaby scares highlight incoming Lions torture
Incoming coach Les Kiss would’ve lost sleep over the terrifying injury scares to Wallabies Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Noah Lolesio. And while both received good news, it was an ominous warning ahead of the Lions tour.
Star Wallaby cleared of broken neck after terrifying scenes
Wallabies and Brumbies star Noah Lolesio sent a scare through Australian rugby when he was stretchered off the field with fears of a spinal injury.
AIC First XV rugby Rd 2: Laurie’s, Ash, Padua’s hopes alive
The AIC First XV schoolboy rugby premiership race is down to three after Padua College dealt with Iona College in a Davine-Oval epic. More here on how round 2 unfolded.
Aussie star KOd in frightening scenes
Joseph Suaalii left Allianz Stadium on a stretcher after an ugly incident involving teammate Andrew Kellaway.
Reds conquer Tahs after Suaalii’s sickening head clash
With the British and Irish Lions heading to Australia soon, the only concern among New South Wales and Queensland was the health of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii rather than the scoreboard.
Rugby star hit by train, dead at 30
The rugby world has been left broken hearted after a Fijian Olympian tragically died at 30 after being hit by a train.
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.
‘Do-or-die’ for Queensland Reds
The Reds can ill-afford another Super Rugby Pacific defeat if they want a home qualifying final at Suncorp Stadium.
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.
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.
Wallabies on poaching alert for new NRL team
Les Kiss starred on the wing for North Sydney, but the return of the Bears to the NRL in 2027 has the soon-to-be Wallabies coach cautious of a talent raid.
Why it’s Itoje’s time to thrive as Lions leader
Maro Itoje has put together an undeniable case to be named British and Irish Lions captain for the upcoming Australian tour. Here’s why it’s his time to thrive as leader.
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