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From Disneyland to rugby’s big dance: How tiny Desi became a big deal in footy
Raised in a family of Olympians and business leaders, Desi Miller grew up as a dancer and gymnast. But after picking up rugby in COVID-19, she has become one of Australia’s best.
- by Iain Payten
Insight & Analysis
Why rugby needs to worry about Suaalii
The cross-code star was already on something of a rugby crash course with the Lions tour looming, but the ongoing nature of his toe injury is a concern.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Will Americans embrace league? Rugby is miles in front and it can’t crack US
The NRL is looking for a miracle in the US when it should be taking the easy option and expanding to New Zealand’s South Island.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
The moment I realised I genuinely cared about Super Rugby
Forget Super Rugby Pacific as merely a vehicle to produce Test players. It has now become an exciting, standalone product with a genuine future.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
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Analysis
Australian rugby
Who will replace Schmidt? Rating the Wallabies coaching contenders
Joe Schmidt has decided against taking the Wallabies to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Who could replace him?
- by Iain Payten
O’Gara keen on Wallabies job as RA opens door to overseas candidates
The highly rated Irishman has thrown his hat into the Wallabies’ coaching ring with Joe Schmidt set to step down in October.
- by Jonathan Drennan
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Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt to quit as Wallabies head coach after Rugby Championship
- by Jonathan Drennan
Opinion
Joe Schmidt
Say it ain’t so, Joe! Coach’s departure a bitter blow for Australian rugby
- by Peter FitzSimons
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