Legendary Australian rugby coach John Connolly has been given a touching honour – landing in Queensland rugby’s Hall of Fame, three years after a life-changing accident. He opens up about his extraordinary comeback.
The Wallabies have secured a signing coup with a towering forward set to rebuff advances from French Top 14 clubs to re-sign with Queensland and Rugby Australia.
As debate continues about where he’s best suited in rugby, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has revealed where he wants to settle long-term. Plus, his huge Super Rugby claim.
Legendary Reds and former Wallabies coach John Connolly believes the solution to Australian rugby’s coaching future is simple: go back to the man they sacked two years ago
While all eyes were on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in his hotly anticipated Waratahs debut, it was two unheralded toilers who helped deliver a stunning last-gasp victory over the Highlanders.
Nobody is picking the Brumbies to win the Super Rugby title this year, and that’s just how the team like it according to playmaker Noah Lolesio.
Waratah playmaker Tane Edmed holds the key to unlocking Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s potential, and has a plan to replicate Israel Folau’s aerial assault, JAMIE PANDARAM with the exclusive details.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii knew at a young age how much a dollar was really worth, as his parents worked night and day to make ends meet. Before he was even a teenager he knew he needed to step up.
For most of his career, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been pushed and pulled in different directions by those who want something from him and two rugby codes that claim him as their own when he belongs to both. I just want to watch Suaalii play.
After missing NSW’s final trial match against the Brumbies a fortnight ago, Super Rugby’s highest-profile recruit has been given a positional switch for his Waratahs debut.
Langi Gleeson was invited to be part of the Wallabies training camp – as he pushed towards a call-up against the British and Irish Lions. And then it was brutally snatched away from him.
Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh has laid out the plan to replace Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt – with two leading candidates emerging amid Waugh’s non-negotiables and the deadline to land Schmidt’s successor.
Australia’s international rugby revival has hit a major hurdle, with the Wallabies forced to head to market again for a head coach following a surprise announcement from Joe Schmidt.
Who are the unknown stars set to break out in Super Rugby Pacific 2025? JAMIE PANDARAM has the inside word from the league’s best.
“You’d almost rather have a long-term injury.” Those are the words of former Wallabies skipper Dave Porecki, revealing he didn’t know if he’d be back from his gruelling battle with injury.
It’s a time he hated but this painful interlude in Waratahs young gun Henry O’Donnell’s life could well pave the way to his future success in the game. Tahs v Brumbies trial wrap
After a code switch that surprised many, teen powerhouse Zach Fittler has spoken about his love of rugby, opening up on the rollercoaster that is playing with a famous rugby league surname.
Superstar Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s hotly anticipated debut in the NSW Waratahs jersey has been cruelled by an injury.
Shattered Wallabies players who suffered a pool exit in the 2023 World Cup now get to take revenge against former coach Eddie Jones.
NSW is ready to party with a ‘boost to confidence’ for small business after their Rugby World Cup win, while Victorians would be left scratching their heads after the ‘sports capitals’ botched bid.
Rugby Australia chief Phil Waugh declares the 2027 Rugby World Cup at home the Wallabies’ chance for redemption, as Melbourne misses out on blockbuster games.
The Waratahs begin a new era, and they’ve named 13 Wallabies in their final trial match against the Brumbies, with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s new position confirmed.
The Waratahs will play their final trial match this weekend before Super Rugby Pacific starts, but they’ll still be battling against their home pitch, which has come under fire.
Their rising stars put on 100 plus point show as the revamped Waratahs gave a glimpse of their game changers, form, fitness and Super Rugby Pacific potential in big matches against Pasifica.
Grit, a fighting spirit and a pair of young guns – including one that was touted as a future Matilda – have helped Australia end a seven-year-long drought in rugby sevens.
It was a 15 minute purple patch that stunned both their rivals and even the players as the Waratahs amped up their preparations for the Super Rugby season.
They are hard-hitting game changers, tough guys and speedsters. The 130+ brightest U19s rugby league, rugby union and Aussie rules prospects in NSW.
The MCG may yet be a host venue for the 2027 Rugby World Cup after the Victorian government and the sport’s global governing body reopened talks to salvage a last-minute deal.
It’s prep for a new rugby series for teen talent but the Waratahs v Pasifica U20s battle on Saturday featuring the likes of Zach Fittler could also unearth new ‘rough diamonds’ said a top coach
It’s game on – twice – for this rising star of rugby who will be one of the busiest sportsmen in the country in Waratahs battles with NSW Pacifica this weekend.
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