Humbled Slipper ready to lead in Wallabies co-captaincy
The opportunity to captain his nation at a Rugby World Cup looms as the greatest honour of James Slipper's sometimes-turbulent car…
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25 Jun 2023, 17:50
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Michael Hooper has a fierce battle on his hands
The restored Wallabies captain has welcomed all of it ahead of the side's first Test since coach Eddie Jones' return.
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25 Jun 2023, 0:45
Crusaders edge Chiefs, claim seventh straight Super Rugby title
The Crusaders have put a seal on one of the great eras of rugby union domination with a 25-20 victory over the Chiefs in the Super…
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24 Jun 2023, 5:17
NRL immortal Andrew Johns works with playmakers at Wallabies training
Eddie Jones has finally got his man, luring rugby league great Andrew Johns to work with the Wallabies halves ahead of next mont…
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23 Jun 2023, 1:28
Chiefs and Crusaders have more than a title to play for
The clash of the Chiefs and Crusaders is both a title decider and finale, an ending and farewell for leading figures in both franc…
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22 Jun 2023, 22:22
Quade Cooper sets his sights on Wallabies No. 10 jersey
Star five-eighth Quade Cooper will be ready to go if called upon to steer the Wallabies in the opening Test against South Africa n…
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22 Jun 2023, 1:00
‘Push for a Wallabies jersey’: Why rising star left Waratahs for Force
Backrower Will Harris is the latest player to sign up for the Western Force's recruitment drive for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific…
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22 Jun 2023, 0:19
'The hardest he's ever worked': Taniela Tupou eyes rampaging return vs Springboks
The Wallabies' most destructive front-rower has been training the house down in his 11-month race against the clock.
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20 Jun 2023, 18:04
Warriors play down early NRL return for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Warriors coach Andrew Webster has poured cold water on speculation that Roger Tuivasa-Sheck could be in line for a shock early rec…
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19 Jun 2023, 23:11
Why ‘fearsome Wallabies’ can win Rugby World Cup
Forwards coach Neal Hatley has welcomed the Wallabies' daunting trip to Pretoria as the perfect season starter.
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19 Jun 2023, 23:06
Australian schoolboy rugby star has no regrets over career path
In 2016 Taulagi was playing for Brisbane State High in union when former North Queensland recruitment chief Clint Zammit was watch…
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19 Jun 2023, 19:06
Brave Brumbies unable to crack Chiefs' D in Hamilton
The ACT Brumbies' Super Rugby Pacific season is once again over in heartbreaking fashion, beaten 19-6 in a tight semi-final by the…
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17 Jun 2023, 5:34
Fiji Rugby admits underpaying women internationals
Fiji Rugby has conceded they underpaid their women's team for last year's World Cup and this year's Oceania Rugby Women's Champion…
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17 Jun 2023, 3:00
Leon MacDonald admits Blues weren't good enough in 'brutal' loss
The Crusaders were ruthless in the first half, scoring four unanswered tries to hold a 29-point lead by the interval over the team…
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17 Jun 2023, 0:03
Crusaders batter the Blues in Super Rugby semi-final
The Crusaders have once again dashed the Blues' title hopes by dominating their Auckland-based rivals in a 52-15 win in the first …
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16 Jun 2023, 5:37
Brumbies confident in blueprint to chop down Chiefs
Nic White greeted Brumbies fans who trekked out to their final training session before Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific semi-final a…
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16 Jun 2023, 0:41
Italy to move on from coach Kieran Crowley after World Cup
Crowley said he would have liked to be involved with the Italy team for the next World Cup cycle as well.
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15 Jun 2023, 18:20
'Age is just a number': Sharni Williams re-signs with third Olympics in sight
Williams helped lead the Australian rugby sevens to victory when she co-captained the team at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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15 Jun 2023, 18:02
No excuses from injury-riddled Crusaders with history on their side
Scott Robertson has backed his injury-hit Canterbury Crusaders to "rise to the occasion" against the Auckland Blues after losing E…
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14 Jun 2023, 18:12
Brumbies plot historic win in NZ to extend their year
A burning desire to send off departing skipper Nic White in style is driving the Brumbies' quest for Super Rugby Pacific history i…
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12 Jun 2023, 4:34
