NewsBite

Advertisement

Iain Payten is a senior sports reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald.

The good faith gesture that could clear Suaalii for Spring Tour take-off

The good faith gesture that could clear Suaalii for Spring Tour take-off

Eighteen months after making a shock decision to switch codes, Joseph Suaalii’s first steps in professional rugby will be determined this week.

  • by Iain Payten

Latest

Schmidt keen to discuss spring tour with Suaalii after loss to All Blacks
All Blacks 33 Wallabies 13
Wallabies

Schmidt keen to discuss spring tour with Suaalii after loss to All Blacks

The Wallabies coach says his team is on the right track, despite a drought-extending loss to New Zealand in Wellington.

  • by Iain Payten
‘A massive day’: Kiwis confirm support for Anzac Day Bledisloe clash

‘A massive day’: Kiwis confirm support for Anzac Day Bledisloe clash

New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson said an annual Test on Anzac Day between the All Blacks and the Wallabies would create “a real tradition”.

  • by Iain Payten
White dropped for second Bledisloe clash, Koroibete future clouded
Updated
Wallabies

White dropped for second Bledisloe clash, Koroibete future clouded

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has made just one unforced change to his side for the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Wellington.

  • by Iain Payten
‘He is chasing his dream’: Son of rugby league legend signs with Waratahs

‘He is chasing his dream’: Son of rugby league legend signs with Waratahs

Carrying one of the most famous names in league, Zach Fittler is striking out on his own journey after signing a two-year deal to play rugby for NSW.

  • by Iain Payten
Did the Wallabies just miss their best chance to end Bledisloe drought?
Opinion
Wallabies

Did the Wallabies just miss their best chance to end Bledisloe drought?

A generation of kids has grown up without seeing Australia win the Bledisloe Cup. What is the future of the famous contest?

  • by Iain Payten
Advertisement
Thrilling fightback too late for Wallabies as All Blacks hang on
Wallabies 28 All Blacks 31
Wallabies

Thrilling fightback too late for Wallabies as All Blacks hang on

It looked like another dark day for the Wallabies after a shocking first half. But then came a spirited comeback.

  • by Iain Payten
Gregan appearance reminds Wallabies of life before the revolving door
Analysis
Wallabies

Gregan appearance reminds Wallabies of life before the revolving door

Interested in a job share? Have you considered becoming a Wallabies halfback?

  • by Iain Payten
Why James Slipper feels uneasy about breaking George Gregan’s Wallaby record

Why James Slipper feels uneasy about breaking George Gregan’s Wallaby record

The veteran prop will become the most capped Wallabies player of all time on Saturday and George Gregan couldn’t be happier.

  • by Iain Payten
Schmidt axes halves after Santa Fe, five Wallabies stars return for All Blacks
Updated
Wallabies

Schmidt axes halves after Santa Fe, five Wallabies stars return for All Blacks

The Wallabies have welcomed back five stars who missed the Santa Fe slaughter through injury – and one veteran who will play his first Test in three years.

  • by Iain Payten
Why the All Blacks coach went surfing with an Immortal

Why the All Blacks coach went surfing with an Immortal

Scott Robertson has won countless trophies as a coach but he is also a New Zealand unicorn: he never won the Bledisloe Cup during his five years as an All Black.

  • by Iain Payten

Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/by/iain-payten-p4yvrz