Three players off contract are in the running for the contentious Wallabies No.10 jersey, with a surprise candidate called up from the Waratahs after being benched for their last game of the season.
Super Rugby Pacific is bracing itself for a new headache in the league following the demise of the Melbourne Rebels.
Rugby Australia hoped it had put its days of protracted legal battles behind it in 2019. The Melbourne Rebels’ decision to take their axing to court could see things get ugly fast, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
The future of Australian rugby isn’t just big, athletic and skilled – it’s smart. What Australian selectors are looking for in our generation next players in the Waratahs v Reds U18 rematch.
When Maurice Longbottom steps foot on the field at the Paris Olympics, his boots will tell the story of his journey from feeling shame about his heritage, to proudly displaying it to the world.
Madi and Teagan Levi have established themselves as among the best Sevens players in the world, but an Olympic gold medal looms as ‘dream’ result for the Gold Coast sisters.
The country’s leading players are threatening the governing body with an off-field breakaway plan, ahead of two Tests against England.
Rugby-bound Roosters superstar Joseph Manu could play in the biggest rugby series of 2025, with a potential start against the British & Irish Lions just months after debuting in the sport.
James O’Connor was taught harsh lessons of playmaking when he came into the Wallabies fold. After using 10 five-eighths in 11 years, he’s back to help Australian rugby.
The Wallaroos, much like their male counterparts, have got a fair way to go before they can contend for the ultimate prize at the Rugby World Cup after a heavy loss to Canada.
For all the mess Australian rugby funds itself in right now, the ACT Brumbies are the constant reminder that there’s always some hope. Plus, the Reds suffer a massive injury hit.
Despite an assistant coaching job under the notorious Eddie Jones being a daunting role to have, former New Zealand rugby league coach David Kidwell said he’s got nothing to worry about as he talks about his journey with JAMIE PANDARAM.
Waratahs boss Darren Coleman has praised an Australian rugby rival after a landmark-first loan deal to help the NSW side out of an unprecedented injury crisis.
Queensland winger Tim Ryan continued his brilliant start to his Super Rugby career as the Reds ended a 25-year Christchurch drought. Plus, how Waratahs prove the finals system is flawed.
The battle to save the Melbourne Rebels is far from over, as Rugby Australia continue their own investigations into the troubled franchise.
Wallabies hopefuls will have more to play for in the final five rounds of the Super Rugby Pacific season as new coach Joe Schmidt outlines the coveted captaincy is up for grabs.
Already owing $50 million, RA has announced a huge deficit at its AGM, yet, with new board members at the helm and a big few years ahead on Aussie soil, it is hoping to be back in the black sooner rather than later.
A superstar was born at Suncorp Stadium when Queensland Reds winger Tim Ryan scored three epic tries in a seesawing starting debut, but it wasn’t enough for the home side.
Teen Waratahs’ star Caitlyn Halse has spent a lifetime proving herself against the boys, and as she prepares for a huge Super W grand final, she’s out to show women could be even better.
Eastern Suburbs have escaped sanctioning despite a committee finding their spectators made racist remarks during a trial match last month.
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