There are former elite netballers, touch footballers, the daughter of a gun and a teens with speed. New faces and rising stars you need to know about in the Next Gen Sevens series. SQUADS
It was a taste of things to come between Australia and New Zealand rugby and while it didn’t disappoint there’s room to improve. Stars, result wrap of Australia U18s v Barbarians.
With eyes set on a rare chance at Olympic gold, stars from AFL, NRL, Super Rugby and Super Netball have been making secret queries over the prospect of surprise code switches.
Updated: Australian U18s rugby coach Shannon Fraser has named his team to take on their first New Zealand opponent on Wednesday. So who made the cut? TEAM LIST
Australian rugby has lost the services of one of its most powerful props – and most popular players – with a Super Rugby rival set to cash in.
At a tribute lunch for his career, former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has spoken candidly about Eddie Jones’s decision to cut short his time at international level.
The Wallaroos, much like their male counterparts, have got a fair way to go before they can contend for the ultimate prize at the Rugby World Cup after a heavy loss to Canada.
Despite an assistant coaching job under the notorious Eddie Jones being a daunting role to have, former New Zealand rugby league coach David Kidwell said he’s got nothing to worry about as he talks about his journey with JAMIE PANDARAM.
Already owing $50 million, RA has announced a huge deficit at its AGM, yet, with new board members at the helm and a big few years ahead on Aussie soil, it is hoping to be back in the black sooner rather than later.
Australia literally cannot afford to have its 23-year losing streak to the All Blacks in New Zealand extended. The future of the sport in this country could depend on it, writes Jamie Pandaram.
A powerful committee of ‘ignored’ powerbrokers plan to bring down the Rugby Australia board in a move that will divide the game – just days after RA boss Phil Waugh called for unity.
Just 10 months into the role as CEO of Rugby Australia, Phil Waugh has been thrown into the fire. Now with a new chairman appointed, and quite possibly a new board, he is ready to reinvigorate the sport that has given him so much.
Michael Hooper’s path to the Paris Olympics is one of the more unusual you could imagine. But it wasn’t something that just materialised after his World Cup snubbing – it’s been in his plans for nearly a decade.
There was a subtle changing of the guard on Saturday night that could see Fraser McReight and new All Blacks marvel Wallace Sititi defining the Bledisloe Cup for years to come.
The Wallabies have been swept for a fourth consecutive Bledisloe campaign, but all hope is not lost in the Joe Schmidt era.
The Wallabies showed plenty of fight but the All Blacks flexed their muscle when it counted to secure another Bledisloe sweep.
Speed, power, skill and size. It’s the combination new Waratahs coach Craig Roberts hopes will extend the winning run of the club in the Super Rugby U16 competition starting this weekend.
The Wallabies will need a better start as well as a more clinical performance if they are to beat New Zealand on Saturday.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says half Nic White hasn’t been axed despite the veteran halfback not being picked in Australia’s 23-man squad.
How Australian U18 players handle game intensity against each other and the Australian schoolboys rugby team on Wednesday will be critical for selection in the team touring New Zealand
The Waratahs are predicting a green and golden future for the talented teenage son of NRL legend Brad Fittler after the schoolboy star made a life changing decision
Former NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler’s teen son has knocked back offers to play NRL after a rival code swooped in.
Rugby union has won the race for one of the most talented dual-code teenagers in the country, trumping the Roosters. And his NRL legend father couldn’t be more proud.
The best Australian winger of the past five years, and dual John Eales Medal winner, is facing the end to his Wallabies career. Find out why inside.
The Wallabies intend to keep ‘sharpening the axe’ in their bid to beat New Zealand in Wellington.
Waratahs U15s coach John Carter is delighted to see four particular teenagers step up into his new squad preparing to take on the Reds. Tahs SQUAD and standouts of the Next Gen Cup.
After seeing 68,000 fans pack out the stadium against the All Blacks, record breaker James Slipper says he is desperate to turn the Aussie’s shocking run of form around for the fans who have stayed loyal.
The Bledisloe Cup will return across the Tasman for yet another year but the Wallabies may just have proved they’re not dead yet.
It’s gone for a 22nd straight year, but the Bledisloe Cup is a contest again, with the Wallabies falling agonisingly close of a miracle comeback in Sydney.
Millions of Aussies have been warned of a “difficult” travel period ahead as works begin on a major transport project.
Stern Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has warned his side not to get carried away with their thrillingly close defeat to the All Blacks, saying second is not good enough. Read how it happened inside.
A desire to be “physical and combative’ are just two traits NSW Waratahs selectors are keen to see as 125 of NSW’s best junior talent hunt for spots in their U15’s squad this weekend.
The Wallabies have 22 years of Bledisloe Cup pain behind them. Unfortunately, so does the new All Blacks coach, who will be out to extend Australia’s rugby misery in Sydney.
The two most important men in Australia were among those sending messages of congratulations to a Wallabies record breaker giving extra Bledisloe Cup motivation.
NSW Suburban Rugby Colts will take on County Colts on Saturday in a first as organisers look to expand the concept into a gala day of Subbies rugby in 2025. TEAM LISTS
Can the 22-year All Black dominance over Australia come to an end this year? It might take a miracle. JAMIE PANDARAM analyses the 15s of both countries – and comes up with an alarming conclusion.
Nearly 15 years after making his Wallabies debut, a national treasure will set a new Australian record against the All Blacks.
They are the top 125 U15 rugby youngsters in NSW given the chance to impress in the Gen Next Cup as they chase a spot in their first Waratahs squad. See who made the cut.
It was the first real indication of how the Waratahs are shaping up for their defence of the U16s title in the upcoming Super Rugby comp. It’s also caused a major headache for selectors.
Many thought George Gregan’s record as most capped Wallaby would never be broken. The most unlikely player will surpass him in the Bledisloe Cup as coach Joe Schmidt swings the axe.
The Wallabies and All Blacks are doing their best to put aside all ‘external noise’ despite both teams being heavily scrutinised heading into Sunday’s Test where one nation will return to the winner’s list.
The soul searching continues for the Wallabies ahead of their Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand on Saturday.
There were bursts of speed, great skills in wild winds and multiple scorers as the Sariah Paki and Madi Ashby 7s girl’s rugby season came to an end. Stars and result wrap from grand final day.
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