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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Carlo Tizzano of the Force passes the ball as he warms up during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between Western Force and Moana Pasifika at HBF Park, on February 15, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Smith and Waugh did it. So did Pocock and Hooper. Can McReight and Tizzano follow suit for the Wallabies?

The rise of a bulked-up Carlo Tizzano could see him partner Fraser McReight against the British and Irish Lions.

  • Paul Cully

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Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii.

Suaalii’s Penrith homecoming tackles rugby’s toughest challenge

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returned to Nepean Rugby Park to help rugby find its place in an area dominated by rugby league.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Outside the bubble ... Hooper playing for Toyota Verblitz in Japan.

Send rising stars on overseas loan deals: Hooper’s bold idea for Australian rugby

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is a fan of sabbatical deals for established internationals, and he believes the next generation can benefit from a stint offshore, too.

  • Iain Payten
Wallabies captain Liam Wright.

‘Heavy fall’: Inside the mystery of Wallabies star’s eighth injury crisis

As he prepares to make his comeback from an eight major injury setbacks, a Wallabies star has revealed the mystery regarding his plight.

  • Nick Wright
Len Ikitau produces the no-look flick pass that set Max Jorgensen free to score.

Lenny ‘Flickitau’ set for English deal – and the other Wallabies stars eyeing sabbaticals in 2026

Len Ikitau, the Wallaby star behind that pass at Twickenham, is set to re-sign but with an English club season in 2026 as part of the deal. And he’s not alone.

  • Iain Payten
Hunter Paisami has re-signed with Australian rugby.

Why Wallabies star did not fight suspension

A three-match suspension has been issued to one of Queensland’s key players, with coach Les Kiss revealing his surprise at the decision. Watch the incident here.

  • Nick Wright
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Lalakai Foketi speaks to the media ahead of the visit of the Fijian Drua this Friday

Freak neck injury, axed by Wallabies, sent off and a wooden spoon: Foketi fighting back after year from hell

Nearly everything that could go wrong did for Lalakai Foketi in 2024. But he is ready to fight his way back into the Wallabies squad after a promising start with the Waratahs.

  • Jonathan Drennan
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Dylan Pietsch of the Force heads to the try line to score during the round two Super Rugby Pacific match between ACT Brumbies and Western Force at GIO Stadium, on February 22, 2025, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Joe Schmidt handed out 19 Wallabies debuts last year. Now Super Rugby teams are reaping benefits.

The Western Force’s drought-breaking win over the Brumbies came with the help of newly minted Wallabies and fresh recruits. And they could help the WA side finally become contenders.

  • Iain Payten
Michael Cheika is returning from a stint with Leicester.

Why Eddie’s disaster may cruel Cheika’s Wallabies hopes

An older and wiser Michael Cheika might be able to avoid the pitfalls experienced by Eddie Jones and Warren Gatland, but the “don’t go back” theory is a difficult one to overcome.

  • Paul Cully
Fraser McReight.

Wallabies’ next priority emerges: Four things learnt from Reds’ triumph

As Australia locked down one star for the long haul, another put on a clinic to prove why he must be the nation’s next priority.

  • Nick Wright

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