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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of the Waratahs poses during the 2025 Super Rugby Season Launch at Little Bay Beach

The day a World Rugby player of the year and a John Eales medallist took a back seat to a rookie

Surrounded by future opponents in Super Rugby, including two-time player of the year Beauden Barrett, Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii was the main attraction.

  • Jonathan Drennan

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Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governer of the Public Investment Fund in Saudi Arabia.

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.

  • Paul Cully
TEDDINGTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i of Australia looks on as the team huddle together during a training session at The Lensbury on November 08, 2024 in Teddington, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

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.

  • Iain Payten
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Maya Stewart of the Wallaroos makes a break during the 2024 Pacific Four Series match between Australian Wallaroos and Canada at Allianz Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images) .

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.

  • Iain Payten
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

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.

  • Paul Cully
Australia’s Len Ikitau is tackled by New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett, right, during their Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Wellington, New Zealand, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.(Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP)

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.

  • Iain Payten
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Nic White tackles the All Blacks Damian McKenzie.

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.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Caleb Clarke celebrates with Sevu Reece of the All Blacks

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.

  • Jonathan Drennan
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett holds the Bledisloe Cup aloft.

‘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”.

  • Iain Payten
James Slipper chatting to All Blacks coach Scott Robertson after the game

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.

  • Jonathan Drennan

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