Wallabies cult hero signs with overseas rival
Australian rugby has lost the services of one of its most powerful props – and most popular players – with a Super Rugby rival set to cash in.
Australian rugby has lost the services of one of its most powerful props – and most popular players – with a Super Rugby rival set to cash in.
He was the second youngest player ever to earn a cap for the Wallabies, and now the former wunderkind is leaving to play overseas.
After being embarrassed by Argentina and with a tough series against the All Blacks and a northern tour to come, the possibility of finishing the year without another win is becoming a real threat for the Wallabies.
The Waratahs will preview the young guns tasked with keeping intact one of the most impressive records in rugby intact in an important U16 trial on Sunday. Squad, Super Rugby U16 dates
As rugby league soars over the horizon with its dizzying running lines, precise passing and sheer athletic excellence, union fades further from the forefront of Australian sporting minds.
The Wallabies were humiliated by Argentina after opening an early lead in what must go down as one of the darkest days in Australian rugby history, writes Jamie Pandaram.
Boss of the QRU says he is prepared to entrust his organisations asset with an NRL club – but not with Rugby Australia.
Southern Hemisphere rugby is set for an exciting overhaul with Phil Waugh telling JAMIE PANDARAM that the Wallabies won’t miss out and a long-touted Anzac Day clash gets closer.
Just as plans come together for Papua New Guinea to enter the NRL in 2027, the country has been suspended from all rugby union competitions over major concerns over its governance.
Renowned for his speed and jumping ability, Mark Nawaqanitawase has also achieved an incredible physical feat that rivals most NRL props, proving he’s ready for the 13-a-side game ahead of his Roosters debut.
There were thrillers, draws, try-athons and multiple trifectas as the Sydney Junior rugby season concluded with a series of sensational grand finals. Result wrap, standouts, scorers
It only took a matter of minutes for the 2024 Shute Shield champions to declare their goal for next season. Stars, standouts, grade result wrap from the club rugby decider.
Down 16-7 with little over half an hour remaining, Australia were staring down a third straight loss. But they rallied to alleviate the pressure in what could be a turning point for coach Joe Schmidt.
Eastern Suburbs almost went broke ten years ago. Now they’re ignoring decades of history, and social media barbs, as they aim to win the Shute Shield for the first time since 1969 writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
He’s the tough nut his coach didn’t even know at season start helping transform Eastern Suburb’s image and eradicate old club rugby stereotypes.
It was an assurance this young gun was keen to have – that his dad would be cheering for him in Saturday’s Shute Shield decider between Eastern and Northern Suburbs.
It was a relationship forged in a backyard in a small country town which could deliver Norths the most important title in club rugby at Leichhardt oval.
At a tribute lunch for his career, former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has spoken candidly about Eddie Jones’s decision to cut short his time at international level.
Eastern Suburbs almost went broke ten years ago. Now they’re ignoring decades of history, and social media barbs, as they aim to win the Shute Shield for the first time since 1969 writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
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