Just two rounds into the Super Rugby season, Rugby Australia’s call to axe the Melbourne Rebels has been vindicated. But there remains an elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about.
As desperate as Liam Wright is to return from a shoulder injury for the Reds, the Queenslanders aren’t expected to risk him while there is any doubt over his fitness.
Super Rugby women’s expansion plans are on the table as the 2025 competition prepares for an invasion of Sevens superstars hunting Wallaroos spots and players determined to thwart them.
The Joe Schmidt saga is set for another swerve, plus the contract call that has dashed any chance of Joey Manu making a swift return to the Roosters. That, and more, in RUGBY CONFIDENTIAL.
Rugby: Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will stand down as Wallabies coach after the 2025 Rugby Championship and Lions tour.
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.
Rugby: Following his Wallabies debut, Joseph Sua’li’i is now turning his attention to making an impact in Super Rugby for the Waratahs.
After a false start stopped his club rugby debut, Rugby Australia’s most expensive signing ever has given a clear indication when he’ll play again.
Rugby: Ireland have defeated England in a game pitched as an audition for a Lions jersey.
“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.
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.
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
Superstar Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s hotly anticipated debut in the NSW Waratahs jersey has been cruelled by an injury.
Rugby: France have started the Six Nations tournament with a massive win over Wales at home.
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