Joseph Suaalii
He hasn’t played since round one, but Suaalii says he’ll return a better player. Here’s why
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will miss a third match for the Waratahs due to a toe injury, but the $5m man hasn’t been idle while sidelined – and he insists his Lions dream is still on.
- Jonathan Drennan
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‘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
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
Why living in Suaalii’s shadow has unlocked the star in Max Jorgensen
With all the spotlight trained on his high-profile teammate Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, the pressure is now off the Waratahs’ other young star. And he’s thriving.
- Iain Payten
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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
Suaalii’s Queensland curse continues with star rubbed out of Reds clash
Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii lasted seven minutes against Queensland in State of Origin last year and is set to miss another shot against NSW’s oldest rivals in his new code.
- Jonathan Drennan
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- Australian rugby
Waratahs had 10 Wallabies in starting XV and nearly lost. But victory was all that mattered
The win over the Highlanders was effectively an eight-point swing in terms of competition points, and could be vital come the end of the season.
- Paul Cully
‘He didn’t give in’: The rookie Waratah matchwinner who lost 25 kilos and won cult status
No-one deserved to score a match-winning try for NSW more than Sifa Amone, who had to fight through a torturous summer just to be on the field.
- Iain Payten
Super Rugby tougher than international game, says Suaalii after Waratahs debut
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii made his Waratahs debut against the Highlanders and was surprised at the intensity and pace of the game.
- Jonathan Drennan
Suaalii’s debut another stunner as Waratahs pip Highlanders
If Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s international debut was spectacular, his Super Rugby sequel for the Waratahs was just as thrilling.
- Jonathan Drennan and Dominic Brock
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