Rugby Australia’s Schmidt-Kiss master plan an uninspiring gamble
Rugby Australia has put all their eggs in the Joe Schmidt-Les Kiss basket. The plan poses a bigger risk than Eddie Jones’ appointment, writes JULIAN LINDEN.
Rugby
Colts 1 club rugby’s team of the week as Uni, Wests separate themselves
The Colts 1 club rugby round 5 team of the week includes a Sunnybank terror, a Wests forward Marvel, an Easts powerhouse and a dynamic duo from Bond Uni. All you need to know here.
Try-scoring mayhem! Records set, win run ended in Sydney 1st Colts rugby
There’s new names heading the tryscorers comp, a club racked up the season’s biggest win and a top gun ended the run of a title contender. Rd 5 Sydney 1st Colts rugby stars, standouts, results
TAS First XV rugby: Players of the round as Canterbury, Columban’s cash in
TAS First XV schoolboy rugby: Who were the top performers from an opening round that saw St Columban’s kickstart their premiership defence and Canterbury win a Logan Derby stunner? All you need to know here.
Rugby World Cup
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.
More Rugby
Reds remain winless in Fijian capital due to last-minute try
A final minute try has denied Queensland Reds a drought-breaking win in Fiji and puts their chances of hosting a Super Rugby finals match in doubt.
Olympian returns to rugby as a man
Ellia Green, an Olympic gold medallist and former NRLW competitor, has made a comeback in a men’s rugby competition.
What rugby must do to fix broken transfer system amid teen raids
It’s time for World Rugby to take a stand on French clubs raiding the best young talent in the south – with Australia losing two teenage stars to cashed-up foreign raiders.
Why Wallabies transition will be ‘seamless’
Les Kiss might be more of a “larrikin” than Joe Schmidt, but their similar coaching styles will benefit the Wallabies.
‘Proud’ Caslick ready for Wallaroos debut
Charlotte Caslick’s switch from sevens to the Wallaroos has been “daunting” but rewarding as she prepares for a likely Test debut.
Inside the lives of Australian sporting power couples
Among the most recognisable faces in the country, Australia’s sporting power couples are taking over. But behind the movie star smiles the challenges they face, and sacrifices they make, can paint a very different picture.
‘Worst press conference ever’: Eddie Jones on World Cup nightmare
Eddie Jones hasn’t held back on his tenure as Wallabies’ coach, decisions made and the ‘worst press conference ever’, while French rugby has snared a prodigious Aussie 17-year-old.
Caslick set for Wallaroos debut
Six uncapped players, including Sevens star Charlotte Caslick, have been named in the Wallaroos squad for Saturday’s Test against Fijiana in Suva.
Top shot! Passion, pride and pain in 1st Colts rugby photo special
There’s smiles, grimaces, joy, pain and passion captured in these photos from an assortment of early season 1st Colts rugby matches. Picture special and big match-ups to watch for.
Crazy resemblance between this rugby hopeful and rugby star
He hails from one of the least likely places to produce a rugby talent and only playing because of a mixup. But this Sydney 1st Colts and Tane Edmed lookalike has big goals in the game
How an Aussie Olympic champion re-found his spark via local league
Ellia Green has won Olympic gold and competed on the biggest stages in sport, yet a club rugby match on a suburban field in Clovelly proved one of the most special games of his career.
150kg Aussie giant’s NFL deal
The pathway program that produced Super Bowl winning star Jordan Mailata has unearthed another Aussie giant who has been signed up by the Las Vegas Raiders.
‘Insanity’: Grave fears as Aussie sport booms
Leading sports neuroscientist Dr Alan Pearce has issued a grave warning to Aussies as a new combat sport makes waves across the country.
Why Qld’s 18yo rugby prodigies were named in Aus 20s vs. NZ
Of Queensland’s six rugby products selected in the Australian Under-20s side set for battle against New Zealand, one might turn out to be the one that got away for the Reds. More here.
Queensland selection shock
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss has made a surprising selection decision for his team’s clash with Fijian Drua in Suva.
Hospital Cup club rugby: Team of the week named
First grade club rugby scoop: The Hospital Cup round 4 team of the week featured a terrific trio from GPS, a livewire Uni scrumhalf, a Sunnybank teen top gun and a Brothers maestro.
Family first: Heart-warming move RA made to keep Schmidt
Joe Schmidt was meant to leave the Wallabies this year, with one eye on the health and wellbeing of his wife and son. He’s signed on until mid-2026 after a special gesture from Rugby Australia.
TAS First XV schoolboy rugby: Players to watch this season
TAS First XV schoolboy rugby players to watch from all seven schools revealed here, including those involved in Saturday’s big Logan derby between John Paul College and Canterbury.
Prized signings impress, club with target in 1st Colts Rd 5 talking points
The Waratahs have their eye on these young guns so its no surprise they are ripping it up in 1st Colts rugby. Teens turning heads, club with a target on its back in Rd 5 talking points
‘Best outcome’: Next Wallabies coach confirmed
The Wallabies’ coaching “transition” from Joe Schmidt to Queensland Reds mentor and former rugby league player Les Kiss will take place next year.
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