The rest of the competition may have been surprised by his team’s result in round one but not this Sydney Rugby Union 1st Colts coach. Tips, news, fixture, best battles in round two.
Rugby Australia is lauding it’s new broadcast deal – but what does it mean for fans? And how much is the extension actually worth? We’ve crunched the numbers inside.
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has suffered an unfortunate injury blow ahead of Queensland’s battle with the ACT Brumbies.
It’s been a decade since a Wallabies boss also coached a Super Rugby team at the same time. The possibility is now open again, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two sides cracked 80, a favourite fell, one team kept their rivals scoreless and there were multiple hat tricks in a wacky and wonderful opening round of Sydney Rugby Union 1st Colts.
The Norths Eagles scaled to heights not seen in more than 30 years when trumping traditional powerhouses University in the most remarkable fashion imaginable at Hugh Courtney Oval on Saturday.
Any decision on Noah Lolesio’s place in the Wallabies team should be on form, not club location. JULIAN LINDEN says the case for excluding overseas-based players should become a thing of the past.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii produced a performance Rugby Australia officials hoped he’d bring when he signed from rugby league, but it was an otherwise diabolical day for the Waratahs in New Zealand.
They had a year to remember in 2024 but their coach reckons rivals still don’t rate his Sydney Rugby Union 1st Colts side – and it’s fired them up for the start of the season.
They have a new coach, talent to burn and the mantle of underdogs of the Sydney Rugby Union versus Colts season. And Warringah are pretty happy with that.
They have schoolboys, players labelled future Wallabies and a try scoring sensation. Sydney University also has plenty of motivation ahead of the 2025 Sydney Rugby Union 1st Colts season.
It’s a comp helping launch young talent and identifying others who may have slipped under the radar and Waratah selectors will be monitoring every game of Colts in 2025 for future stars
Easts are favourites but there’s a club touted a genuine dark horse and another with the ability to shock in the Sydney Rugby Union 1st Colts comp starting this weekend. Poll
Despite the loss at a rain-soaked FMG Stadium in Waikato, New Zealand, the Queensland Reds showed they are championship potential.
While it might have taken longer than CEO Phil Waugh would have liked, Australia’s search for a new Wallabies coach – and a new broadcast deal – are both nearing a conclusion.
Aussie sporting teams are in hot water after using a new AI feature that can generate artwork in seconds, in a move on the nose to fan bases and artists alike.
Super Rugby’s leading try-scorer and leading tackler must now weigh up taking the big money overseas or accepting less to play for Australia in the home World Cup in 2027.
Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia’s NFL dream is about to take off – with the two-time World Cup star inking a deal in the world’s toughest league more lucrative than rugby’s highest-paid player.
After being let go as NSW Waratahs’ head coach in 2024, Darren Coleman is back on the horse, developing rugby in the Hunter region of the state.
Queensland captain Tate McDermott is relishing the battle for the Reds’ starting halfback role with Kalani Thomas.
Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia has been signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as he pursues his NFL dream.
Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia’s NFL dream is about to take off – with the two-time World Cup star inking a deal that secures his future in the world’s toughest league.
They have a mix of local and country talent along with some talented reps with this Sydney Rugby Union 1st Colts side aiming to rise through the ranks in 2025 and crack the finals.
Australia’s highest-paid forward has been relegated to an impact role for the Waratahs, which could change the complexion of the Wallabies forward pack against the Lions.
The Reds have called on some key personnel in their bid to beat the Chiefs in Waikato on Friday.
Al Baxter played 69 games for the Wallabies. Now he’s part of the team redesigning England’s home of rugby.
There were no gold medals this time but Australia did at least finish on the podium in both the men’s and women’s tournaments at the prestigious Hong Kong Rugby Sevens.
Australia has a long history of producing parent-child sporting greatness, but which famous name stands above the rest?
It was a turn of pace that led to one of the few highlights for the NSW Waratahs in a Super Rugby Pacific loss full of injury angst and drama. So how did debutant Archie Saunders get so fast?
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh has put a line through Israel Folau’s name, ending his dreams of a return against the British and Irish Lions later this year.
Queensland Reds are back on the top of the Super Rugby ladder for the first time since 2012, as a late try got them home against the Western Force at a rain-soaked Suncorp Stadium.
The first Australian U20 rugby squad for 2025 is dominated by teenagers from two famous local footy clubs. Who’s producing the most rising stars and how do other clubs stack up?
You might not recognise their faces yet but their surnames are well known. The future Wallaby hopefuls following in the big footsteps of their football playing fathers – and smashing it.
The once-in-12-years British & Irish Lions series is the perfect opportunity to give rookie Aussie coaches a taste of big time rugby.
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