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Kurtley Beale taking the ill-fated kick in the final moments of the first Wallabies-Lions Test in 2013.

The slip cost the Wallabies victory. But it may help Kurtley Beale meet the Lions again

Many thought an Achilles tendon rupture last year would end the career of the Wallabies star. But Beale is on the comeback trail.

  • Iain Payten

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Australian Schools stars Heinz Lemoto is the subject of cross-code lobbying.

Rugby Australia hits out at French clubs over poaching raid

On a day when RA announced a $36.8 million deficit for 2024 at its annual general meeting, chairman Daniel Herbert sent a warning to French rugby clubs.

  • Tom Decent
Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones and Australian great Simon Poidevin at Coogee Oval on Tuesday.

Eddie Jones returned to Coogee Oval in Japan colours. He got quite the reception

Same ground, different shirt. Eighteen months on, former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones returned to Coogee in charge of Japan’s under-23 team.

  • Tom Decent
Jordan Petaia has signed with the LA Chargers.

‘We shared this dream’: How Petaia’s late father inspired NFL switch

The journey of namesake Jordan Mailata, as well as words from his late father, inspired Jordan Petaia to embark on a cross-code switch to the NFL.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Lalakai Foketi of the Waratahs scores a try but it was disallowed.

Super Rugby backs no-try ruling that appeared to defy laws of physics. But it may also change the game

Confusion reigned after an athletic, diving try by Waratahs centre Lalakai Foketi was denied in their win over the Chiefs.

  • Iain Payten
Kellaway finds Suaalii, and Lawson Creighton’s tap on.

‘Never seen anything like it’: Inside the Waratahs’ 120m miracle try

The Waratahs’ try against the Chiefs, which started inside their own goal area, was one of the most memorable in Super Rugby.

  • Iain Payten
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Portraits of Waratah’s women’s rugby star, Desiree Miller.

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.

  • Iain Payten
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Jack Bowen of the Waratahs celebrate victory following the round nine Super Rugby Pacific match between NSW Waratahs and Chiefs at Allianz Stadium, on April 11, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

How a halftime spray - and a crazy 120-metre try - helped Tahs secure stirring win over Chiefs

The Waratahs pulled off one of their finest wins with a remarkable try that will live long in the memory.

  • Tom Decent
Les Kiss, who coached alongside Joe Schmidt, has backed the new Wallabies mentor to thrive.

‘Workaholic’ Kiss backed to emulate Cheika and juggle Reds and Wallabies jobs

Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds are continuing negotiations over the services of Les Kiss, which could be a possible job share – or a payout.

  • Tom Decent and Iain Payten
Reds coach Les Kiss has been touted as a natural successor to Joe Schmidt at the Wallabies.

Could Kiss coach the Reds and the Wallabies? Rugby Australia is open to the idea

The prospect of Les Kiss coaching the Queensland Reds and Wallabies next year is firmly on the agenda after Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh’s visit to Brisbane on Tuesday.

  • Tom Decent

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