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Breakaway rugby competition would flop - even with Saudi billions

Breakaway rugby competition would flop - even with Saudi billions

Don’t confuse a concept like cricket’s Indian Premier League with what looks a series of exhibition games in non-rugby locales.

  • by Paul Cully

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Talk about a revolution? Wallabies weren’t even aware of LIV-style rugby breakaway league

Talk about a revolution? Wallabies weren’t even aware of LIV-style rugby breakaway league

Wallabies players and coaches were playing catch-up on news they could be targeted to join a lucrative new global franchise competition.

  • by Iain Payten
Maya goodness: Is this the best player in Australian rugby right now?
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Maya goodness: Is this the best player in Australian rugby right now?

The try-scoring exploits of outstanding Wallaroos winger Maya Stewart will have NRLW sharks circling.

  • by Iain Payten
The Wallabies are improving. So where does Joseph Suaalii fit in?

The Wallabies are improving. So where does Joseph Suaalii fit in?

If you look beyond the final Rugby Championship standings, Joe Schmidt’s side has achieved several big ticks. It’s not immediately obvious how they accommodate the big-money code-hopper.

  • by Paul Cully
Schmidt keen to discuss spring tour with Suaalii after loss to All Blacks
All Blacks 33 Wallabies 13
Wallabies

Schmidt keen to discuss spring tour with Suaalii after loss to All Blacks

The Wallabies coach says his team is on the right track, despite a drought-extending loss to New Zealand in Wellington.

  • by Iain Payten
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against the All Blacks

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against the All Blacks

The All Blacks were too good in Wellington against the Wallabies and shook off their six-year losing streak in the New Zealand capital.

  • by Jonathan Drennan
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Bledisloe Cup as it happened: All Blacks shake off capital curse in Wellington against Wallabies

Bledisloe Cup as it happened: All Blacks shake off capital curse in Wellington against Wallabies

Follow all the action as the Wallabies journey across the ditch to face New Zealand in the second Bledisloe Test.

  • by Jonathan Drennan
‘A massive day’: Kiwis confirm support for Anzac Day Bledisloe clash

‘A massive day’: Kiwis confirm support for Anzac Day Bledisloe clash

New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson said an annual Test on Anzac Day between the All Blacks and the Wallabies would create “a real tradition”.

  • by Iain Payten
Golden Slipper relieved to get cap milestone out of the way

Golden Slipper relieved to get cap milestone out of the way

The spotlight surrounding his 140th appearance sat awkwardly with Wallabies prop James Slipper, who is looking forward to getting back to business minus the fanfare this week.

  • by Jonathan Drennan
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against the All Blacks

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against the All Blacks

The Wallabies staged an improbable comeback against the All Blacks that fell just short in Sydney.

  • by Jonathan Drennan
All Blacks hold on to Bledisloe as Wallabies hang on to sliver of hope

All Blacks hold on to Bledisloe as Wallabies hang on to sliver of hope

Every time the Bledisloe Cup rolls around, there are reasons to hope. New ways of spinning every sorry situation into opportunity.

  • by Emma Kemp

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