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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was superb in his first Super Rugby Pacific season - when he wasn’t injured.

‘Not going to happen quickly’: McKellar says Tahs re-build will be long haul

With mixed results in his first Super Rugby Pacific season at NSW, coach Dan McKellar says the Tahs’ next gen are a key to long-term success.

  • Iain Payten

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Nathan Cleary talking to media after the State of Origin victory.

Schmidt sidesteps Cleary rugby rumours – but confirms Suaalii plan for Lions

Wallabies great Tim Horan sparked debate by saying he’d heard rumours NSW star Nathan Cleary was interested in playing rugby.

  • Iain Payten
Jack Bowen (right) celebrating a Waratahs win.

Waratahs coach wants to ‘pick and stick’. But the Brumbies may snare one of his key playmakers

The Waratahs will use a third different five-eighth this season in a must-win clash against the Blues, continuing a long-running merry-go-round.

  • Iain Payten
Former Wallabies captain James Horwill reflected on the 12-months that turned the Reds into the 2011 champions.

Here to entertain: Golden point on agenda for Wallabies-Lions series

The Wallabies hope any drawn matches against the tourists result in a continuation of play.

  • Iain Payten
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One win in 97 years: Waratahs must conquer Eden Park demons to reach finals

Since 1928, the Waratahs have won once at Eden Park. Dan McKellar’s men must create history on Saturday - and hope another result goes their way - to keep their season alive.

  • Tom Decent
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Bryce Hegarty of the Force sets the ball up on the kicking tee for a penalty kick during the round three Super Rugby Pacific match between Western Force and Moana Pasifika at HBF Park, on March 11, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) .

The curious case of the disappearing penalty goal: Why rugby is no longer a 3-point game

Rugby used to be derided as a goal-kicking competition interrupted by live action. Not any more.

  • Iain Payten
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Charlotte Caslick of the Wallaroos runs the ball during the Pacific Four Series International Match between Australia Wallaroos and USA.

‘We have a cattle farm’: Why Australia’s rugby queen can’t confirm LA and beyond

Australia’s most prolific rugby sevens star will take another huge step in her cross-code transition. But beyond the World Cup, what is next?

  • Nick Wright
Tane Edmed looks dejected after Friday night’s defeat.

Embrace the hairdryer: Can harsh truths from the coach help fix the Tahs?

Waratahs five-eighth Tane Edmed said players need to hear the strong criticisms of coach Dan McKellar.

  • Iain Payten
Mark Nawaqanitawase.

The million-dollar question for rugby after Marky Mark’s try

Mark Nawaqanitawase’s freaky finish for the Roosters against the Bulldogs is destined to be replayed for years to come. So why did Rugby Australia let him go?

  • Iain Payten
USA star Alev Kelter is sent off for stomping against Australia.

US rugby star escapes with three-match ban for ‘glancing’ head stomp

Triple Olympian Alev Kelter was sent off for stomping on the head of an Australian rival. But she has avoided a massive suspension.

  • Iain Payten

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