Rugby Sevens captain retires with a shock career switch
Within three weeks of leading Australia’s men’s sevens team in front of 70,000 fans at Stade de France in the Olympics, Nick Malouf has already begun his new career.
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Aussie men’s Rugby 7s skipper confirms retirement
Australia’s men’s rugby sevens captain, Nick Malouf, who led his country at the Paris Olympics, speaks to Jamie Pandaram about his retirement…
How a Wallabies legend helped teen win cancer fight
Blood clots on the brain and burnt hands could not prevent brave Hugo Kulcsar from beating cancer and making it to his 18th birthday. This is how he won the fight, with some help from a Wallabies legend.
Hugo Kulcsar’s battle with leukemia
Wallabies legend Owen Finegan and rugby player Hugo Kulcsar speak to Jamie Pandaram about the young star’s road back from leukemia.
Horror scenario faces Wallabies in trip to Argentina
It’s no secret Argentina will be targeting Australia’s hookers and playmakers as the team struggles with consistency in the key positions, as the Wallabies face their biggest games in history.
Wallabies recall three years in the making
Having not played for the Wallabies since 2021, a former Queensland Reds forward is finally set to add to his 14 Test appearances.
Club rugby semi-final wonders highlighted in Teams of the Week
Club rugby finals fever: Revealed here are the Premier Women, Hospital Cup and Colts 1 Teams of the Week from the semi-finals. See who starred from your club here.
World champs put Wallabies in their place
The Wallabies’ have been handed a reality check about their place in World Rugby’s hierarchy in the Joe Schmidt era.
Springboks sweep Wallabies with another big win
It was a tough game in tougher conditions, but again South Africa has proved just how big the gap in class between the Springboks and Wallabies really is.
Wallabies fail to fire a shot in brutal Springboks loss
A rolling maul barrage from the Springboks crushed a blundering Wallabies team that now faces some serious questions about the potency of their attack, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
Force stares down Bears threat in pursuit of Wallabies star
South Africans will gather in their thousands in Perth to cheer the downfall of the Wallabies on Saturday. But they’ll play a crucial role in ensuring Australian rugby survives the challenge from the NRL’s new WA team – and the Force are staring down their rival.
‘Need to be better’: Wallabies vow to fix scrum in wet Perth
Wallabies captain Allan Alaalatoa has promised that his side will fix the technical issues that plagued them in their massive loss to the Springboks, as they prepare for a wet test at Perth Stadium.
Bell set to ring for Wallabies
The Wallabies front-row has a much stronger look with the return of a Waratahs star for Saturday night’s clash with South Africa.
‘Share the load’: Why Wallabies must give Lolesio more support
Joe Schmidt has directed experienced backline players to “unburden” under-fire playmaker Noah Lolesio against the world champion Springboks.
White back for Wallabies
The Wallabies have made a handful of changes to their starting team for Saturday’s return battle with South Africa.
Rugby player ‘not proud’ of kissing 14yo girl
A rugby player has admitted to kissing and cuddling a 14-year-old girl in a ‘stolen moment’ but claims he ‘cut it off’ before any sexual activity occurred.
Superstar teen set for long-awaited Wallabies debut
The Wallabies will finally unleash one of the most exciting youngsters in Australian rugby as the world champion Springboks swing the axe ahead of their Perth test.
Wallabies to relish return star winger
The Wallabies’ bid for redemption against South Africa will be aided by the return of a 59-Test veteran in Perth on Saturday.
UFC 305: du Plessis responds to wild fight week drinking claims
Even Dricus du Plessis had to laugh when he saw that wild viral video showing him reportedly drinking last weekend, plus what does he have planned with the Springboks?
Colts 1 club rugby’s Team of the Season revealed here
Who are the best Under-20 rugby players in Queensland? Find out here with the revelation of a bumper Colts 1 club rugby Team of the Season – along with the best of the rest.
‘Horror’ after alleged sex with rugby player
A 14-year-old girl had a ‘look of horror on her face’ after she allegedly engaged in sex acts with an adult rugby player, her mum told the court.
‘Horror’ after alleged sex with rugby player
A 14-year-old girl had a ‘look of horror on her face’ after she allegedly engaged in sex acts with an adult rugby player, her mum told the court.
Wallabies must improve discipline
The Wallabies can’t afford another ill-disciplined performance against South Africa when the teams meet again on Saturday.
Rookie Wallaby keen for second shot at Boks
Having had a taste of Test rugby, a rookie Wallaby wants another chance when Australia meets the world champions in his home city.
Schmidt won’t rush changes for badly beaten Wallabies
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has indicated he won’t make mass changes to the team that was hammered by South Africa in Brisbane.
Club producing our next gen rugby stars and Jnr Wallabies
There’s gains to be made in the elite ranks but there’s now proof positive the future can be very bright for the NSW Waratahs. Here’s why.
‘Big blow’: Wales fume over TMO call in loss to Wallabies
Wales captain Dewi Lake believes a disallowed try was the wrong call and a turning point in his side’s loss to Australia. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt can’t see what the fuss is all about.
Wright brilliance helps Wallabies to tough win over Wales
A piece of individual brilliance has helped Australia to a 25-16 win against Wales in Sydney, as the Wallabies welcomed a host of debutants. Find out how they performed inside.
Wallabies boss exacts World Cup revenge
The Joe Schmidt era is off to a winning start as the Wallabies exacted revenge against Wales with an impressive victory in Sydney.
‘New’ Wallabies bury demons in winning start to Schmidt era
The old Wallabies did their best to sabotage Joe Schmidt’s first match in charge, writes JAMIE PANDARAM, but in clinching victory against Wales the team buried some demons of the past.
Schmidt brings calm to Wallabies after Eddie Jones chaos
“When everyone else was on Christmas holidays, we were working hard.” How Rugby Australia landed their new man and why he was exactly what was needed after the Eddie Jones era.
New Wallabies captain’s big revival plans
The 89th captain of the Wallabies has endured some dark times much like the national team and has declared he’ll give his all to turn things around.
Rugby star loses six-figure court fight
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has lost his bid to have his hefty legal bill paid by the state after he was cleared of sexually assaulting a woman.
‘I didn’t know what to do’: Sport star’s bold career move
A former professional athlete player who competed at the Commonwealth Games has taken a bold career step.
Why Wright’s the right call as new Wallabies skipper
New coach Joe Schmidt has named a bold squad for his first Test in charge, confirming the new and 89th captain of the Wallabies with seven debutants to face Wales.
Wallabies get seventh captain in a year
The new Wallabies coach has made his mark appointing a captain who has only played five tests for Australia as part of his clean-up following the Eddie Jones disaster.
Mass Wallabies changes as new era begins
The new Wallabies coach has made his mark, appointing a new captain as part of his clean-up following the Eddie Jones disaster.
‘Porn underwear’ ad infuriates rugby world
A bold ad campaign featuring British rugby stars wearing lingerie has received backlash, with athletes and fans describing it as sexist.
Cathy Freeman, Cadel Evans, to inspire Sevens Olympics campaign
When putting together the motivational theme for his Australian Olympics squad, rugby sevens coach John Manenti only had to look across the gym to the 2016 Rio gold medal-winning pioneers.
‘Super powers’ sevens coach wants to see at Australian schools rugby titles
There’s a place for all sizes and shapes in the new Australian sevens squad being selected at the schools rugby championships – and teen tyros with this special trait.
Not just tough guys, speedsters! Players Australian schoolboys rugby coach wants
The new Australian schools coach knows the type of player he wants to find at the Australian schools rugby championships for his team – and it’s not just tough guys and speedsters.
Rugby star reveals superstitions ahead of Olympic campaign
Australian rugby sevens star Maurice Longbottom has revealed all about his “weird” superstitions and opened up on the upcoming Olympics campaign in the latest episode of En Route to Paris.
Shock new Wallabies captain revealed
Joe Schmidt’s first Wallabies team is set to feature a surprise choice as captain, and a landmark Indigenous selection.
‘Rough diamonds’: team out to surprise at Australian schools rugby
They are abrasive and physical but it’s another skill this team hopes will deliver success against their polished rivals at the Australian schools rugby championships. ASRU latest
‘Like Johnathan Thurston’: Young guns to turn heads at Australian schools rugby
He might already be connected with a famous NRL club but this son of a rugby league great isn’t lost to rugby – just yet at least.Australian schools rugby favourites, squads and guns to watch.
Wallabies axe two stars in huge win for NRL
Both Mark Nawaqanitawase and Carter Gordon have been granted an early release from their Rugby Australia contracts.
‘Hungry’: Most dangerous team at Australian schools rugby champs
There’s country and city teens on a mission and fired-up young guns with a point to prove. It makes them the most dangerous team at the Australian schools rugby championships this week.
‘Super sad’: Worst news confirmed for Wallabies
He was eyeing off getting to 100 Wallabies caps after his shock recall but veteran star Kurtley Beale has instead suffered a devastating injury.
Legend pulls pin weeks before Paris Olympics
Longtime Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has called time on his rugby career after missing out on selection for the Paris Olympics.
The conversation which changed Wallabies hopeful’s career
When a former Wallaby suggested a move from the back row to prop, Isaac Kailea was not interested. Four years later, he’s about to represent Australia for the first time – in the front row.
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