Wallaby’s code hop to NRL on hold after shock Olympics nod
Mark Nawaqanitawase will be a shock inclusion in Australia’s rugby sevens team for the Paris Olympics, denying the Sydney Roosters the chance to play him in the NRL this year.
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Reality hits ‘unprepared’ Wallabies coach
A week out from the first Test against Wales there’s not only no Wallabies captain, there’s no locked-in side for the new coach.
Ex-Wallabies captain on cusp of Olympic dream
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has admitted his chance of Olympic glory in a different sport is unlike anything he’s ever experienced.
‘Clean slate’: Snubbed Wallabies back from brink
Players cast aside by sacked former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones are back in gold jerseys with a positive outlook in a team needing to re-establish itself as a power.
Cooper slip-up exposes Wallabies’ personality crisis
It was an inadvertent giveaway by Quade Cooper but the point was clear; Australian rugby does not have a face, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
‘Lot of emotion’: Recalled Wallaby opens up on dark times
After being exiled from rugby as he battled a court case, Kurtley Beale is back with the Wallabies and eyeing off something special.
Extraordinary times of young rugby speedster in Junior Wallabies
He’s been coached by a famous Olympian and is now one of the fastest teenagers in rugby – and potentially at the upcoming world rugby U20 championships in South Africa.
‘Like a branch snapping’: Footy young guns’ amazing comeback
It was an injury which left teammates in shock and this young footballer wondering if he would ever play sport again. Then he got a phone call and a ticket to impress.
‘One more job’: Caslick eyes second Olympic Sevens gold
Sevens captain Charlotte Caslick has urged her teammates to push their battered bodies through one more campaign in a bid to have them experience the high of Olympic gold.
Veteran earns shock Wallabies recall
A veteran’s hopes of ending his international hiatus have taken a major step forward after he was named in Joe Schmidt’s first Wallabies squad.
Superstar Aussie 7s girls moving bases from Sydney to Brisbane
Olympic sevens superstar Charlotte Caslick and her gold medal-chasing teammates will be based full-time at Ballymore in Brisbane in a major coup, if Government backing is approved. Read more here.
Revealed: The leading contenders for the Wallabies captaincy
There are eight leading candidates for the Wallabies captaincy as coach Joe Schmidt is set to keep fans guessing. Have your say on who should be Australian rugby’s next skipper here.
NSW Rugby Hall of Fame created, 62 legends of game inducted
In their 150th year, NSW Rugby has finally created a Hall of Fame and inducted some of the greatest to ever play the game. From Ella to Campese, see which legends were honoured.
Super Rugby star tragically dies at age 25
The New Zealand rugby community is in mourning after a Super Rugby player’s shock death at age 25, a week after he was let go by his club.
NRLW stars demand pay equality
Kennedy Cherrington, Botille Vette-Welsh and Jada Taylor, three rising stars of the NRLW, are calling for better pay, conditions, and respect for the women’s league.
Wallabies’ star eyeing switch to the NFL
Growing uncertainty in Australian rugby is leading to more players to consider playing elsewhere, including the National Football League.
Latest Wallaby to ditch rugby for NRL a blaring alarm for the game
Last year, Carter Gordon was playing at the Rugby World Cup. It is beyond alarming he has given up the chance to take on the British and Irish Lions to join one of the worst teams in the NRL, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
Wallabies flyhalf makes shock code switch
Star Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon has made a huge call on his future, ditching rugby union to sign with the NRL.
Brumbies vow to end the Kiwi Super Rugby hoodoo
“We’re not really satisfied with making the semi-finals.” ACT Brumbies sound warning to New Zealand’s Blues ahead of their Super Rugby semi-final.
Wallabies star makes shock NRL switch
A second Wallabies star has opted to turn his back on rugby and join the NRL after the collapse of the Melbourne Rebels.
What a show! Winners, standouts at NSW junior rugby titles 2024
NSW’s best young city and country rugby players – along with some big names – show the future of rugby is in good hands at the NSW junior titles. Result wrap winners and standouts.
YOUNG GUNS: TAS First XV schoolboy rugby Team of the Season
The TAS First XV schoolboy rugby Team of the Season can be revealed following Saturday’s grand final win by St Columban’s College. See the full team here.
Revealed: AIC First XV schoolboy rugby Team of the Season
AIC First XV rugby Team of the Season announced here featuring a squad with all the trimmings – pace, power, courage. See who made it here, along with our list of best Next New Faces, Unsung Heroes and Blue Collar Workers.
Emotional scenes as Aussie team disbanded
There were emotional scenes as the Melbourne Rebels lost their last ever Super Rugby team, with the team ceasing to exist next season.
Reds take ‘big step’ despite loss
The Reds believe something ‘special’ has been built in the Queensland camp despite Friday night’s Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final loss.
Payto and Panda: Samu or to not Samu
Payto and Panda discuss the Wallabies squad for the June series against Ireland, plus a chat with Classic Wallabies head Stephen Hoiles
Rugby-bound Roosters star set for historic Lions series
Rugby-bound Roosters superstar Joseph Manu could play in the biggest rugby series of 2025, with a potential start against the British & Irish Lions just months after debuting in the sport.
‘Elephant in the room’: Bittersweet for Rebels
With Rugby Australia ready to close the doors on the Melbourne Rebels, Friday’s likely final home clash could be history making in more ways than one.
Reds make mass changes
With Reds coach Les Kiss wanting to ‘refresh’ some players, he has made a host of changes to Queensland’s starting team.
Shock update in NRL host’s ‘street brawl’ case
Prominent rugby league personality Paul Kent charged over an alleged street brawl has made a new bid in court.
TAS rugby: Rd 4 wonders uncovered
TAS First XV rugby: Who were the top performers from round 6? Find out here as a heavyweight bout looms.
How Brumbies give Australian rugby hope of resurgence
For all the mess Australian rugby funds itself in right now, the ACT Brumbies are the constant reminder that there’s always some hope. Plus, the Reds suffer a massive injury hit.
Wallaroos slow off the mark on road to the World Cup
The Wallaroos, much like their male counterparts, have got a fair way to go before they can contend for the ultimate prize at the Rugby World Cup after a heavy loss to Canada.
AIC First XV Rd 3: Iona alive, Padua, Laurie’s power on
AIC First XV rugby latest: Iona defeated their old foes while Padua and St Laurence’s powered on in round three. Read how it all unfolded here.
Celebrating rugby mums who make the code extra special
Mother’s Day special: Meet some rugby playing mums who’ve made the game extra special and in one case how a mother’s tragic death inspired the career of a Queensland Reds prop.
Returning Beale must ‘find his feet’
Kurtley Beale hasn’t played for the Wallabies in two and a half years, but new national coach Joe Schmidt has been keeping a keen interest in the veteran’s progress at Western Force.
Former league international joins Eddie in Japan
Despite an assistant coaching job under the notorious Eddie Jones being a daunting role to have, former New Zealand rugby league coach David Kidwell said he’s got nothing to worry about as he talks about his journey with JAMIE PANDARAM.
AIC First XV rugby: Debut boys who’ve caught the eye
AIC First XV rugby: Here are more than 20 debut boys who have caught the eye along with key things we have learned across the opening two rounds.
Tahs boss’s praise for rival after unprecedented loan deal
Waratahs boss Darren Coleman has praised an Australian rugby rival after a landmark-first loan deal to help the NSW side out of an unprecedented injury crisis.
Reds centre wants Wallabies jersey back
An in-form Reds star is chasing a Wallabies recall after signing a new deal with Queensland and Rugby Australia.
TAS rugby: Who starred in round three?
TAS First XV rugby round three: Who were the players of the week? The list includes the Ben Tune medallist from St Paul’s, six John Paul College aces and an Australian football whiz from WestMAC.
AIC First XV rugby: Padua, Villa in whirlwind wins; Paddie’s try of the season
AIC First XV rugby: Padua pulled off a huge scalp while Villanova survived the try of the season by Paddies’ fullback Boland as the schoolboy rugby competition went up another notch.
Teams of the Week: Colts 1, Hospital Cup, Prem Women
Club rugby round 5: Who made the Hospital Cup, Premier Women and Colts 1 Teams of the Week? It includes an inspiring Wests captain, a five try hero from Brothers and exciting Norths youngsters.
Reds end 25-year drought
The Reds have ended a 25-year wait for a win in Christchurch with a memorable victory over the Crusaders.
Ryan stars as Reds smash 25-year Christchurch drought
Queensland winger Tim Ryan continued his brilliant start to his Super Rugby career as the Reds ended a 25-year Christchurch drought. Plus, how Waratahs prove the finals system is flawed.
Creditors make big call on future of rugby’s Rebels
The battle to save the Melbourne Rebels is far from over, as Rugby Australia continue their own investigations into the troubled franchise.
Fitzy torn apart by colleague for ‘belittling’
In the never-ending drama between the two high-profile figures, a colleague of Peter FitzSimons has now entered the fray.
Revealed: Star players from round one of U20s Rugby Championship
The under-20 Rugby Championship has started with a bang with touring international teams standing tall in horror weather conditions. See which players were the standouts as well as the complete match recaps.
Wallabies captaincy up for grabs as Schmidt eyes the future
Wallabies hopefuls will have more to play for in the final five rounds of the Super Rugby Pacific season as new coach Joe Schmidt outlines the coveted captaincy is up for grabs.
Reds lose hamstrung Lynagh
The Reds have lost a key member of their side but will welcome back a Wallabies flanker for their clash with the Crusaders.
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