Waratahs’ Super Rugby finals’ hopes in tatters
Barring a massive turnaround in the final month of the regular season, the Waratahs won’t be required for the Super Rugby playoffs, let alone the grand final.
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Reds remain winless in Fijian capital due to last-minute try
A final minute try has denied Queensland Reds a drought-breaking win in Fiji and puts their chances of hosting a Super Rugby finals match in doubt.
What rugby must do to fix broken transfer system amid teen raids
It’s time for World Rugby to take a stand on French clubs raiding the best young talent in the south – with Australia losing two teenage stars to cashed-up foreign raiders.
Olympian returns to rugby as a man
Ellia Green, an Olympic gold medallist and former NRLW competitor, has made a comeback in a men’s rugby competition.
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Why Wallabies transition will be ‘seamless’
Les Kiss might be more of a “larrikin” than Joe Schmidt, but their similar coaching styles will benefit the Wallabies.
The Schmidt effect: Tahs skipper’s contract U-turn after Wallabies shift
The complicated Wallabies coaching succession plan looks set to pay immediate dividends – with Waratahs captain Jake Gordon to shelve his plans to quit Australian rugby in pursuit of France.
‘Proud’ Caslick ready for Wallaroos debut
Charlotte Caslick’s switch from sevens to the Wallaroos has been “daunting” but rewarding as she prepares for a likely Test debut.
Crazy resemblance between this rugby hopeful and rugby star
He hails from one of the least likely places to produce a rugby talent and only playing because of a mixup. But this Sydney 1st Colts and Tane Edmed lookalike has big goals in the game
‘Worst press conference ever’: Eddie Jones on World Cup nightmare
Eddie Jones hasn’t held back on his tenure as Wallabies’ coach, decisions made and the ‘worst press conference ever’, while French rugby has snared a prodigious Aussie 17-year-old.
Caslick set for Wallaroos debut
Six uncapped players, including Sevens star Charlotte Caslick, have been named in the Wallaroos squad for Saturday’s Test against Fijiana in Suva.
Inside the lives of Australian sporting power couples
Among the most recognisable faces in the country, Australia’s sporting power couples are taking over. But behind the movie star smiles the challenges they face, and sacrifices they make, can paint a very different picture.
150kg Aussie giant’s NFL deal
The pathway program that produced Super Bowl winning star Jordan Mailata has unearthed another Aussie giant who has been signed up by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Top shot! Passion, pride and pain in 1st Colts rugby photo special
There’s smiles, grimaces, joy, pain and passion captured in these photos from an assortment of early season 1st Colts rugby matches. Picture special and big match-ups to watch for.
‘Insanity’: Grave fears as Aussie sport booms
Leading sports neuroscientist Dr Alan Pearce has issued a grave warning to Aussies as a new combat sport makes waves across the country.
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