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The next Wallabies coach is a mystery, and the current one is on a vow of silence
The search for Joe Schmidt’s replacement has dragged on into a new month – and with the massive British and Irish Lions tour around the corner, a problem has emerged.
- Iain Payten
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Jorgensen’s Lions hopes rest on surgery call after ‘hip-drop type tackle’
Max Jorgensen could miss the British and Irish Lions series after a tackle that may have earned a suspension in the NRL.
- Iain Payten
Rugby Australia chief rules out Israel Folau farewell against Lions
Former Wallaby Israel Folau’s hopes of playing a part in the upcoming British and Irish Lions series are over.
- Jonathan Drennan
Crazy injury hack that explains why Joey Walton is a popular new Waratahs captain
With Jake Gordon injured and Hugh Sinclair rested, coach Dan McKellar has turned to a “tough bugger” from a Central Coast high school to be NSW’s 179th skipper.
- Iain Payten
Kangaroos or Wallabies? Fans face choice in rival clashes with England
Armchair footy fans will have a tough decision to make in November when Australia’s league and union teams both play in England – on the same afternoon.
- Ian Chadband
‘Wallabies is our priority’: Test success the focus of Lions tour games selections
Ex-Wallabies in Japan are keen on playing for an ANZAC team against the British and Irish Lions. But the spots may be limited.
- Iain Payten
‘He’s phenomenal’: The young Waratah so good that Suaalii hasn’t been missed
Mike Catt helped turn Ireland into the best side in the world. Now with the Waratahs, he’s been blown away by the talent of 20-year-old Max Jorgensen.
- Iain Payten
‘Not viable’: Kiwis kill RA plan to stage lucrative Bledisloe Cup on Anzac Day
After initial enthusiasm, New Zealand Rugby bosses say they won’t support an annual clash between the Wallabies and the All Blacks in April - despite the fact it could earn them millions.
- Iain Payten
Reds turn tide in drought-breaking Dunedin win
The Queensland Reds’ scrum has powered a season-defining comeback win over the Highlanders that was 12 years in the making.
- Murray Wenzel
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- International rugby
‘Sticking with rugby’: Joey Manu on his new code, his All Blacks dream and those Roosters rumours
In an exclusive interview, the former Roosters star talks about his decision to stay in the 15-man game, interest in playing against the Lions and his hip-hop future with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
- Iain Payten
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