UpdatedSportThey pained at the time but a loss a year ago and a series of monster clashes recently could play a significant role in Norths winning the 2024 Shute Shield. Latest news and players to watch
UpdatedSportA stable and composed outfit led by wise heads and a team of rising stars and big names will battle for the 2024 Shute Shield. How they got there, stars and elimination final wrap.
EXCLUSIVERugby UnionWithin three weeks of leading Australia’s men’s sevens team in front of 70,000 fans at Stade de France in the Olympics, Nick Malouf has already begun his new career.
Rugby UnionBlood clots on the brain and burnt hands could not prevent brave Hugo Kulcsar from beating cancer and making it to his 18th birthday. This is how he won the fight, with some help from a Wallabies legend.
Rugby UnionIt’s no secret Argentina will be targeting Australia’s hookers and playmakers as the team struggles with consistency in the key positions, as the Wallabies face their biggest games in history.
The Times SportThere is a battle for the soul of rugby union. There’s the conservative, middle-aged core and then there’s the 15 to 30 age bracket.
Stuart Barnes
Rugby UnionMax Jorgensen has opened up on his “nerve-racking” Wallabies debut and what his Wallaby father Peter said to him before the game.
Rugby UnionCoach Joe Schmidt has backed his players after a two match wipe out by the Springboks, with French club La Rochelle unwilling to release a much needed Will Skelton for the Argentina tour.
Rugby UnionA rolling maul barrage from the Springboks crushed a blundering Wallabies team that now faces some serious questions about the potency of their attack, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
Rugby UnionIt was a tough game in tougher conditions, but again South Africa has proved just how big the gap in class between the Springboks and Wallabies really is.
Rugby UnionWallabies captain Allan Alaalatoa has promised that his side will fix the technical issues that plagued them in their massive loss to the Springboks, as they prepare for a wet test at Perth Stadium.
Jamie Pandarman
EXCLUSIVERugby UnionSouth Africans will gather in their thousands in Perth to cheer the downfall of the Wallabies on Saturday. But they’ll play a crucial role in ensuring Australian rugby survives the challenge from the NRL’s new WA team – and the Force are staring down their rival.
Rugby UnionJoe Schmidt has directed experienced backline players to “unburden” under-fire playmaker Noah Lolesio against the world champion Springboks.
Rugby UnionThe Wallabies will finally unleash one of the most exciting youngsters in Australian rugby as the world champion Springboks swing the axe ahead of their Perth test.
Combat SportEven Dricus du Plessis had to laugh when he saw that wild viral video showing him reportedly drinking last weekend, plus what does he have planned with the Springboks?
Rugby UnionSouth Africa unveiled a revolutionary lineout trick play, using brains and brawn to annihilate a hapless Wallabies team in front of a sell-out Brisbane crowd.
Rugby UnionWallabies coach Joe Schmidt has indicated he won’t make mass changes to the team that was hammered by South Africa in Brisbane.
Jamies Pandaram
EXCLUSIVERugby UnionNRL superstar, and soon to be rugby union convert, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has an opportunity to create history within six months.
Rugby UnionRising star Carlo Tizzano has been granted a call up to the Test arena, as the Wallabies name team set to take on the world champions.
EXCLUSIVERugby UnionWallabies say new law variations announced for The Rugby Championship will play right into their hands as they hand debut to Force back-rower.