Is this the final year for … Tomic, Simmons, Gorry, Volkanovski
Father Time, a change of scenery, and injuries – these are the high-profile Australian athletes facing tough decisions in 2025.
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Golden hauls, spats, tears: Top 100 sporting moments of 2024
From Australia’s record golden haul at the Paris Games to controversies that split the sporting world – we look back at 100 moments that shaped the sporting calendar.
Wallabies in 2024: Just another false dawn, or real improvement?
After a year in which the Wallabies showed improvement on the field and in their results, there’s room for real optimism for fans. But we’ve been here before, writes Julian Linden.
‘Etch my name in history’: Footy codes fight to sign Olympian
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.
Queensland’s strongest footballer rockets into Wallabies squad
A 20-year-old powerhouse prop who can bench press 202.5kg is in the frame for the British & Irish Lions series.
Stars, standouts from Australia U16s v Waratahs U17 battle
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
Teenager nails art of crossing codes to play rugby and league
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.
Revealing rugby’s CTE Patient Zero
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.
Wallabies succession plan: Star trio headline list of Schmidt heirs
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.
Radical Wallabies play for Schmidt to keep reins during Cup tilt
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.
Wallabies reveal bold plan despite $80m debt, player wage cuts
Rugby Australia will consider wage cuts to players and redundancies to staff amid financial pressures, yet still has lofty ambitions for the Wallabies.
What a shot gallery! What’s next for Pasifika Youth Rugby Cup,
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 moves to secure Wallabies stars as NRL poachers circle
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.
Pasifika Youth Rugby Cup winners, grinners, standouts and stars
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.
‘Not where we need to be’: Why Rugby Australia isn’t celebrating yet
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.
The NFL stars that could inspire wantaway Wallaby in US push
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.
‘Verge of tears’: Aussie sevens bounce back from Olympic flop
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.
Operation ‘Get Schmidt’ begins at Rugby Australia
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.
Wallabies ratings: Australia’s $5 million man ‘overplayed his hand’
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.
Wallabies fire Lions warning in heartbreaking Dublin defeat
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.
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