Wallabies dealt savage blow as key star quits Aussie rugby
In a major blow for the Wallabies, and their ability to lock down a world-class No.10, star playmaker Noah Lolesio has decided to walk away from Australian rugby.
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Wallabies headaches clearing with new coach, TV deals imminent
While it might have taken longer than CEO Phil Waugh would have liked, Australia’s search for a new Wallabies coach – and a new broadcast deal – are both nearing a conclusion.
Wallaby weighs up future in face of big-money poaching raid
Super Rugby’s leading try-scorer and leading tackler must now weigh up taking the big money overseas or accepting less to play for Australia in the home World Cup in 2027.
$6 million man: Petaia cashes in with powerhouse NFL deal
Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia’s NFL dream is about to take off – with the two-time World Cup star inking a deal in the world’s toughest league more lucrative than rugby’s highest-paid player.
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Australia miss out on gold but snare Hong Kong Sevens double
There were no gold medals this time but Australia did at least finish on the podium in both the men’s and women’s tournaments at the prestigious Hong Kong Rugby Sevens.
Aus Sevens teams on track for HK success
Rugby: Both Australian Rugby Sevens teams continue through to the next round of the Hong Kong Sevens competition.
Secret behind amazing turn of pace of Waratahs newest debutant
It was a turn of pace that led to one of the few highlights for the NSW Waratahs in a Super Rugby Pacific loss full of injury angst and drama. So how did debutant Archie Saunders get so fast?
‘It’s pretty simple’: Rugby Australia rule out Folau comeback
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh has put a line through Israel Folau’s name, ending his dreams of a return against the British and Irish Lions later this year.
Late try saves Reds as side secures historic 13-year first
Queensland Reds are back on the top of the Super Rugby ladder for the first time since 2012, as a late try got them home against the Western Force at a rain-soaked Suncorp Stadium.
Who is the GOAT sporting family in Australia?
Australia has a long history of producing parent-child sporting greatness, but which famous name stands above the rest?
The Aussie coaches in waiting primed for Lions series
The once-in-12-years British & Irish Lions series is the perfect opportunity to give rookie Aussie coaches a taste of big time rugby.
How backyard battles helped forge grit of NSW Waratahs’ newest captain
Backyard battles and getting roughed up as a kid helped this Waratah learn the toughness to survive and thrive – and now become the Waratahs 179th captain as Joseph Suaalii returns.
Famous Sydney rugby clubs a hotbed of Future Wallabies talent
The first Australian U20 rugby squad for 2025 is dominated by teenagers from two famous local footy clubs. Who’s producing the most rising stars and how do other clubs stack up?
Connected! Rugby name game for future Wallabies
You might not recognise their faces yet but their surnames are well known. The future Wallaby hopefuls following in the big footsteps of their football playing fathers – and smashing it.
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