‘Stitch up’: ex-Wallabies captain braces for arrest
He says he hasn’t spoken to the police, knew nothing about a court case and was blindsided by a sudden five-year jail term. Now Rocky Elsom says he will fight extradition.
Rugby Union
Abrasive: Super Rugby U19s favourite determined in Waratahs v Brumbies
The Waratahs v ACT Brumbies battle has determined the favourite for the Super Rugby U19s title and left the other team scrambling to make the cut. Stars, photos and result wrap
Sevens heaven! Australian schoolgirl footy guns on special mission
They are small but mighty – a group of schoolgirls aiming to be at the LA and Brisbane Olympics on a rugby sevens mission. Australian schoolgirls players to watch, new squad.
Teen rugby league rivals team up for Super Rugby U16s magic show
A pair of young rugby league rivals have teamed to produce an extraordinary performance for the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby showcase for U16 football talent. Wrap, standouts, photos
Super stats! Gun quartet, best teen rugby players in Australia
The numbers are in and a quartet of players stand out on the statistic sheet heading into round four of Super Rugby U16s and U19s. Leading points scorers, try scorers, tacklers and statistical stars here.
Dangerous Next Gen Sevens players you need to know about
There are former elite netballers, touch footballers, the daughter of a gun and a teens with speed. New faces and rising stars you need to know about in the Next Gen Sevens series. SQUADS
JOC opens up on NZ defection, keeping Wallabies dream alive
Twelve years after he wore the Wallabies No. 10 jersey against the British and Irish Lions, James O’Connor is dreaming of playing them again, but is taking the unconventional route to do so.
Inside the French rugby club disaster that led to Elsom’s five-year jail term
When the Australian rugby captain Rocky Elsom joined a sleepy rugby outpost on the French Riviera, it was, for him, the last vestiges of his playing career. So why is he now facing jail time?
Comeback, two-try stars in Waratahs v Reds U16s Super Rugby battle
It took them a while but the NSW Waratahs finally found their groove against the Queensland Reds as one of rugby’s best rivalries ignited in the Super Rugby U16s. Stars, great photos.
Top shot! Massive scorelines, tries galore as rugby’s top teens amp up
There was a comeback, great kicking, explosions of speed and crucial results racked up in round three of the Super Rugby U16s and U19s series. Rd 3 wrap, great photos, standouts and scorers
What Wallabies teammates really think of Suaalii’s $9m mega deal
Code-hopping superstar Joseph Suaalii’s rugby union mega deal has been the talk of the town – but what do his Wallabies teammates think of their high-profile recruit’s epic salary?
Where they are now: What happened to our best Junior Wallabies
Five years on from the stellar Junior Wallabies run that came within one point of snaring the world U20 crown, we track down all the players and reveal which will figure in Australia’s looming Lions and home World Cup campaigns.
How rugby’s $9m man is handling the big-money pressure
Star rugby union recruit Joseph Suaalii has declared he’s ready to play for the Wallabies in just three weeks – as he opened up on the pressures of his multimillion dollar contract.
‘A bit close’: Stars, standouts as Waratahs continue Super Rugby U19s march
The Waratahs have continued their match towards the decider of the Super Rugby U19s but there’s still things that need to be sorted. Stars, standouts, great photos from battle with Reds.
Heartbreaker! Rising stars of Waratahs, Reds rugby in U15s boilover
There was heartbreak for one and elation for the other. The annual battle between the Waratahs and Reds U15s had it all, including a match clinching last minute penalty.
Rugby Australia fires back at NRL after poaching threat
Rugby Australia’s talent pipeline is under threat from the NRL’s hungry clubs, but the 15-man code has made a massive move to stave off the cashed-up suitors.
Arrest warrant out for ex-Wallabies captain
An international arrest warrant has been issued for a Wallabies captain over his conduct during his time in charge of a French club.
How NRL plans to exploit rugby chaos and raid the Wallabies
As Rugby Australia battles a costly legal challenge and broadcast uncertainty, the expanding NRL is ready to pounce with key salary cap dispensations.
‘Deceived into $35m loss’: Rugby’s civil war goes nuclear
Rugby Australia has hit back in a stunning counter-claim against the Melbourne Rebels in the legal case that has rocked the game, claiming they’ve been duped out of $35m.
Country teens making mark with Waratahs in Super Rugby
Some of Country rugby’s top teenagers have been called into the Waratahs for Super Rugby debuts as the academy bids to keep an impressive winning record intact against the Queensland Reds.
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