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Scotland’s Sione Tuipulotu raises the Hopetoun Cup trophy.

A try, a scrap with a star and a trophy from grandma: Sione’s incredible day

Former Junior Wallaby Sione Tuipulotu captained Scotland to a famous win over Australia. He – and his 77-year-old grandmother – were in the middle of absolutely everything at Murrayfield.

  • Iain Payten

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Sione Tuipulotu of Scotland scores his team’s first try whilst under pressure from Carlo Tizzano of Australia during the Autumn Nations Series 2024 match between Scotland and Australia at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on November 24, 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dominant Scots bring Wallabies’ grand slam dream to crashing halt

A former Junior Wallaby was one of the Scottish stars who ended Australia’s unbeaten run in a match in which Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii left the field injured.

  • Iain Payten
Len Ikitau reflects on defeat against Scotland

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against Scotland

The Wallabies’ hopes of a grand slam tour are over after losing to a clinical Scotland side that made them pay in Edinburgh.

  • Jonathan Drennan
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Referee Christophe Ridley and Sione Tuipulotu of Scotland watch the TMO Review, before Scott Cummings of Scotland (not pictured) is shown a yellow card which is later upgraded to a red card following a Bunker Review, during the Autumn Nations Series 2024 match between Scotland and South Africa at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield on November 10, 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

A superstar playmaker, off-the-cuff rugby and a feisty pack: Can Scots end Wallabies’ grand slam dream?

The Wallabies’ next opponents are renowned for their dangerous backline and entertaining style under Gregor Townsend – a far cry from the dour Scottish sides of the past.

  • Jonathan Drennan
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The Wallabies must work to eradicate this weakness in Suaalii’s game

The young Test sensation stands 196cm tall. In the NRL, that gave him an advantage – in rugby, it poses a problem for his defensive work.

  • Paul Cully
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of Australia looks on during the Autumn Nations Series 2025 match between England and Australia at Allianz Stadium on November 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

How the Scots plan to attack Suaalii

Scotland will be looking to exploit the inexperience of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in rugby when they meet the Wallabies at Murrayfield.

  • Iain Payten
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Will Skelton and the Wallabies train in icy temperatures in Edinburgh.

Big freeze hits Wallabies as Kerevi ban opens door for Suaalii start

The Wallabies have had to make late adjustments to their training plans ahead of Sunday’s Test against Scotland due to icy weather in Edinburgh.

  • Iain Payten
Former Rebels back Sione Tuipulotu is a midfield weapon for Scotland.

He played for the Junior Wallabies. On Monday he will lead out Scotland against Australia

Sione Tuipulotu was named as Scotland captain last month and, unlike the last Australian to hold the role, he’s been widely embraced.

  • Iain Payten
Tom Wright and Mark Ella

Chasing greatness: The Randwick junior stalking Mark Ella’s grand slam feat

The Wallabies are not engaging in talk of matching the 1984 Wallabies’ success. But one omen suggests some stars could be aligning.

  • Iain Payten
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

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