Wallabies great could face Lions
Having come out of retirement in Japan to play club rugby in Japan, ex-Wallabies captain Michael Hooper’s comeback may extend to a game against the British and Irish Lions.
Queensland Reds
Top teen finally back to bolster Waratahs for Reds U18s battle
Coach Angus Sinclair said the Waratahs U18s could have played better against the Queensland Reds first up and now they have the teenager back who can help make it happen. NSW squad
Like father like son for young NSW Waratahs rugby gun
Rugby is a family affair for teenage rugby young gun TJ Talaileva who has a couple of big goals on his sport hit-list this season – including one this weekend.
Shock and Orr! From Judo champ to rugby mission with Waratahs U18s
He hails from a rugby league hot spot and is a former Australian judo champion but this teen has a different sporting dream and is works towards representing his country in rugby
Rugby World Cup
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
Two-man showdown for Wallabies job as succession plan revealed
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.
Wallabies coach shock as Schmidt walks away from top job
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.
Victoria blow millions in botched rugby bid as NSW plans to party
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.
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.
Waugh: Home World Cup is the Wallabies’ chance for redemption
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.
Rugby World Cup final venue announced
Sydney is the big winner in the battle between Australian states to host matches at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Confirmed: First Rugby World Cup host city locked in
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.
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‘I was a bit stressed’: Fighting spirit, two-try hero save day for Waratahs U18s v Reds
Fighting spirit, a great save, a two-try star and dread helped produced an epic battle as the best and brightest teenagers in the Waratah and Reds U18s Academies battled. Stars, result wrap
‘Soft, embarrassing’: Tahs savaged over humbling loss to Queensland
The Waratahs have suffered their first defeat in the Dan McKellar era – and the new coach didn’t hold back in his assessment of their performance in the tough defeat to Queensland.
Lawyer responds after former Wallabies skipper sentenced to jail
Rocky Elsom’s lawyer has declared his determination to appeal the two year jail sentence handed down to the former Wallabies captain by a French court sparking an international manhunt.
International manhunt for ex-Wallabies star
An international manhunt is underway after a former Wallabies captain was given a prison sentence while his location is unknown.
Women helping Waratahs teens take down Reds in annual U18s battle
They have had the mail over their Queensland rivals for years but now the Waratahs U18s have enlisted some usually help to keep their winning run intact this weekend – women. SQUAD named
Wallabies star remains loyal to Reds
One of the world’s best flankers is staying with the Queensland Reds for another three years.
Favourite emerges as Wallabies coach candidate snubbed
A clear favourite has emerged if the Wallabies opt for an Australian coach to replace Joe Schmidt, with one of the leading contenders for the job overlooked for an interview.
McReight to spurn monster offer to stay loyal to Wallabies
Queensland Reds star flanker Fraser McReight is set to spurn an eye-watering, mammoth deal which would have made him one of this country’s richest footballers to re-sign with Australian rugby.
Backyard blitz! How Waratah gun fought his way back from injury dramas
Getting roughed up as a kid has helped create two of this Waratah player’s super powers – healing fast and a knack of tackling any adversity head on and nailing it.
Wallabies coaching hopefuls face off in Super Rugby clash
The two men most likely to succeed Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach go head-to-head this weekend in an unprecedented situation.
Reds star to miss battle with NSW
Queensland co-captain Liam Wright has again been sidelined ahead of the Reds’ weekend battle with the Waratahs.
How bench strategy can change rugby forever, says Irish great
The sight of France sending on seven forwards has concerned former Irish lock Donncha O’Callaghan. The strategy comes with risk but it works if a team have enough versatility and an enviable depth in their ranks of power athletes.
Waratahs’ injury crisis mounts with star ruled out for a month
The Waratahs have suffered a major blow ahead of their grudge match against Queensland on Saturday, with two key players set to be ruled out.
‘It was really hard to learn to walk again’: Waratahs guns’s battle to play on
He’s fierce and uncompromising on the field but it wasn’t that long ago Mahe Vailanu was brought close to tears by the most ordinary of tasks – taking a few steps forward.
Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
Australia’s revelation: The Wallabies’ weakness set to become a strength
In the early rounds of the Super Rugby season, not only have the Australian teams been winning but they’re developing talents who could be key to beating the British and Irish Lions this year, writes JULIAN LINDEN.
France closes in on Six Nations title after huge Irish victory
France is closing on the Six Nations title after a big win over Ireland which was overshadowed by an injury to captain Antoine Dupont. But questions are again being asked about previous performances.
‘Disappointing’ Reds produce horror show against Crusaders
The Queensland Reds were their own “worst enemies” after suffering a heavy loss at the hands of the Crusaders on Sunday afternoon. Here’s where it went wrong and the one major positive.
Tahs title contenders? NSW off to best Super Rugby start in 15 years
Don’t say it too loud because the Waratahs have a nasty habit of letting their most loyal fans down, but this current team really could be a contender for another Super Rugby title.
Pressure on England’s attack ahead of final two Six Nations matches
After a slow start to its Six Nations campaign, England faces two major tests to its attack as it looks to win its first title since 2020. Can the Red Rose do it?
Former Wallabies captain in legal fight with tenant over $3m mansion
A Queensland rugby star is embroiled in a bitter legal stoush with a tenant, with the player trying to forcibly sell the tenant’s $3m Brisbane mansion.
Why Wallabies will celebrate Brumbies’ end to 12-year drought
The ACT Brumbies have given themselves – and by extension the Wallabies – a massive confidence boost ahead of the upcoming British and Irish Lions series after pulling off one of the biggest upsets in Super Rugby for years.
Ex-Queensland star O’Connor praised by Reds
The Reds are set for an ‘exciting’ challenge when they take on former Queensland star James O’Connor on Sunday.
Shute Shield transfer centre: 2025 player movements from every club
There is plenty of player movement already between clubs, and also new signings from interstate and overseas that will strengthen some teams in pursuit of Shute Shield glory. Every move revealed.
‘Max Jorgensen style’: Players, skills Aussie coach looking for in U20s Tahs v Force
Skills, traits and characters the coach charged with bringing through the next generation of Wallabies wants to see as rugby’s best teenagers from the Waratahs and Force take the field,
From back brace to NSW Waratahs for teen Queensland cricket ace
The name is familiar and so is the face but this rising star of rugby is playing different sports to the one that made his dad a household name and sent his cousin to the Olympics.
Cyclone Alfred grounds Reds, Waratahs U18s rising stars and club rugby guns
The rising stars of rugby and club players are the latest athletes affected by the impending Cyclone Alfred with an annual U18s stoush between the Waratahs and Reds and a big event on hold.
Leaving nothing to chance: Inside Rugby Australia’s re-signing spree
Major announcements in Australian rugby are incoming, as the national body begins mass re-signing. But who will stay or go? Plus the game’s good guy, Cyclone Alfred’s impact and more in Rugby Confidential.
O’Connor targets former teammates
James O’Connor has been happy to share Queensland Reds secrets with his new Crusaders teammates.
Waratahs schoolgirl in league of her own in rugby
It was the best week of her life, but teenage Waratahs rugby gun Millie Parker spent a fair bit of it in tears as she made a very special debut.
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