Tupou: Australia was right to axe me… I needed help
Taniela Tupou never wanted to leave Australia. But, as he nears a $1m European move, the powerhouse Wallaby opens up on mental health battles and why he didn’t have a choice but to escape.
Rugby World Cup
Meet the 113kg Fijian ‘bulldozer’ tasked with stopping Suaalii
Fiji are on high alert for a Wallabies side seeking revenge for their 2023 World Cup embarrassment – and have tasked a 113kg monster called ‘the bulldozer’ to do some damage.
Battle of Brisbane: The bloodiest, most violent Test in rugby history
It is the most brutal and controversial Test in rugby history, but former Wallabies and Lions look back at the 1989 series fondly. Legends from both sides take us inside the Battle of Ballymore.
‘No one could believe it’: Lions loss that sparked a Wallabies dynasty
The Wallabies were crushed by the brutal British and Irish Lions series defeat in 1989, yet behind the bloody battles and infamous David Campese blunder lay the painful catalyst for Australia’s greatest rugby triumph.
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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
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.
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