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Already the best female player on the planet in Rugby Sevens, Maddison Levi is in high demand from other football codes after lighting up at the Paris Olympics with her explosive try scoring feats.
A 20-year-old powerhouse prop who can bench press 202.5kg is in the frame for the British & Irish Lions series.
There was bash, crash, a captain courageous, a three-try purple patch and eight outstanding tries in the torrid battle between the Australia U16s and Waratahs U17s. Stars, standouts, wrap
She’s the cross code footy gun who was a big hit at the Australian schools rugby champs and the Koori knockout. But this young gun also has a super talent off the footy field.
Ian Tucker played rugby at Sydney’s prestigious boys’ school St Ignatius College Riverview and died in 1996 at the age of 23. Nailing down his CTE diagnosis has taken more than 25 years.
As rumours swirl about the future of coach Joe Schmidt, a new generation is pushing through who don’t just want to coach the Wallabies – they want to dominate the world.
Rugby Australia has been forced to assess the future of the Wallabies head coaching job with no guarantee Joe Schmidt will stay in the role after next year’s Lions tour.
Rugby Australia will consider wage cuts to players and redundancies to staff amid financial pressures, yet still has lofty ambitions for the Wallabies.
The successful Pasifika Youth Rugby Cup will inspire a new rugby event as early as 2025 while more interstaters and overseas teens could be added to the current titles. PHOTO GALLERY
Rugby Australia has moved to secure the futures of several off-contract Wallabies as the NRL considers salary cap concessions to raid the 15-man code’s biggest stars. Find out more inside.
It had everything from players helping rescue a bogged ambulance to five try heroes and hot boots. Stars, standouts and great photos from the Pasifika Youth Rugby Cup 2024.
After a promising spring tour that cemented the status of several stars, Joe Schmidt is edging closer to his Wallabies squad for next year’s Lions tour. We look at the bolters, fringe candidates and nailed-on stars.
Wins are on the board for the Wallabies, a new star has been revealed and a high quality coach in charge – but there is no celebration yet from Rugby Australia. This is why.
Once considered the future of the Wallabies, 24-year-old gun Jordan Petaia has quit rugby union to chase his NFL dream. Plus, the six Australians who he is following down that path.
Reminding everyone of what could have been at the Olympics, the Australian women’s team has taken out the opening round of the new rugby sevens series in Dubai.
After a radical transformation of the Wallabies, coach Joe Schmidt is in big demand – but family will play a huge role in his decision, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
In an epic struggle with Ireland, two Wallabies truly delivered in hostile territory, while Joseph-Aukuso Suaali had some moments he would want back. Julian Linden rates every Wallaby.
A titanic defensive performance by the Wallabies fell just short of what would have been a famous win in Ireland, but it’s now clear that Joe Schmidt’s team can take on the British and Irish Lions.
Wallabies centre Len Ikitau was left devastated by his controversial axing from last year’s World Cup campaign. Now one of Australia’s most crucial backline players, his fiancee reveals the secret to star’s resurgence.
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