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Brumbies secure in takeover but games could still be taken elsewhere
The ACT Brumbies' future in Canberra has been secured, but Super Rugby Pacific home games could still be taken elsewhere.
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09 Jul 2024, 19:07
‘We have nothing to lose’: Wallaroos dream of shock Black Ferns upset
Desiree Miller scored a try for every year she's played rugby in the Wallaroos' drought-busting defeat of Fiji.
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11 Jul 2024, 22:45
Joe Schmidt says he'll swing Wallabies axe again
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has forecast at least five changes for Australia's last Test before their Rugby Championship campaign …
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13 Jul 2024, 13:50
Wales visit timely for off-contract James O'Connor's audition
James O'Connor will wear the No.10 jumper for Queensland against Wales in a timely audition for the off-contract veteran.
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16 Jul 2024, 17:57
Wallabies survive scare against Georgia to keep winning run alive
The Wallabies have survived a scare to keep their unbeaten run under Joe Schmidt.
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20 Jul 2024, 3:22
‘We can’t change it’: Australia miss out on bronze after captain sees red
Australia threatened an incredible comeback, only for South Africa to score after the siren.
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27 Jul 2024, 17:42
Joe Schmidt on Boks: 'They tend to get a bit of luck'
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt might be on the crest of a winning wave but he's not underestimating the challenge his side faces agai…
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04 Aug 2024, 4:40
Springboks deliver the Wallabies a brutal dose of rugby reality
The Springboks scored five tries to one and dominated territory and possession, with their pack bullying an Australian side which …
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10 Aug 2024, 4:19
Shute Shield's Wildfires sign ex-Waratahs coach Coleman
Former NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman is returning to the Shute Shield as director of rugby for the Hunter Wildfires.
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12 Aug 2024, 7:37
Springboks 'rain' supreme to drown Wallabies' hopes of shock win
South Africa's B team have come up trumps in Perth's big wet, with the world champions scoring four tries to nil to secure a 30-12…
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17 Aug 2024, 7:18
Wallabies blindsided by front row crisis in loss to Springboks
Australia lost skipper Allan Alaalatoa and fellow prop Angus Bell at half-time after the pair suffered head knocks leading into th…
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17 Aug 2024, 21:15
Wallabies brace for hostile reception in crucial Rugby Championship Test
The Wallabies are bracing for a volatile experience - on and off the field - when they tackle Argentina in their Rugby Championshi…
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29 Aug 2024, 6:12
Wallabies hoping Taniela Tupou will help turn Rugby Championship fortunes around
The Wallabies are looking to prop Taniela Tupou to make his giant presence felt and help them collect their first win of the Rugby…
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30 Aug 2024, 20:43
Wallabies clinch last-gasp comeback win in Argentina
The Wallabies have rallied in the wet for a comeback 20-19 defeat of Argentina thanks to a Ben Donaldson penalty kick on the siren…
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31 Aug 2024, 20:04
Axed 12 months ago, Harry Wilson makes Wallabies admission
Harry Wilson is determined to hold his ground after sealing his whirlwind international revival with a last-gasp win on his Wallab…
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01 Sep 2024, 8:55
Joe Schmidt explains the Wallabies pecking order at 10
Coach Joe Schmidt admits Noah Lolesio's hold on the Wallabies' No.10 has been partly forced by changes around him but he's happy t…
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02 Sep 2024, 4:26
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe: 'Paris Olympics will be my last time playing in the black jersey'
A fan favourite, Woodman-Wickliffe has been a star of both the sevens and XVs game for more than a decade, having an impact on and…
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01 Jul 2024, 17:15
Injury fears confirmed for Kurtley Beale as door opens in Wallabies midfield
Coach Joe Schmidt will on Thursday name his first Test team since taking over from World Cup failure Eddie Jones.
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01 Jul 2024, 2:08
Five new faces in Wallaroos squad for Fijiana Test
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has made five changes to the squad for their next Test match from the players who competed in the Pacific …
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30 Jun 2024, 4:24
Heartbreak for recalled Wallaby Beale with fears of career-ending injury
Scans on Kurtley Beale are expected to confirm the recalled Wallabies veteran has ruptured his achilles, possibly bringing an end …
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29 Jun 2024, 22:41
Waratahs working ‘frantically’ to find new coach after Simon Raiwalui signing
The NSW Waratahs are locked in a "frantic" search for a new coach after unveiling Fijian miracle worker Simon Raiwalui as director…
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27 Jun 2024, 22:28
Wallabies can wait as Joe Schmidt orders Reds' Tim Ryan to bulk up
Tim Ryan has been ordered to bulk up and bide his time by Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.
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27 Jun 2024, 18:33
'Happy to be nervous': Wallabies coach admits he's a tad daunted in new job
Wallabies fans should not expect overnight success after Joe Schmidt confessed to never being less prepared for a first Test.
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27 Jun 2024, 1:11
Levi sisters join Charlotte Caslick in targeting Wallaroos spot at World Cup
Maddison Levi has dispelled fears of a mass exodus from Australia's sevens program after jumping on the 2025 Women's Rugby World C…
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26 Jun 2024, 23:56
Levi sisters back Australia to overcome injuries to bring home Olympic gold
Maddison Levi steadfastly believes Australia's all-conquering women's sevens team can overcome a mounting injury toll and bring ho…
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25 Jun 2024, 23:21
Charlotte Caslick open to Wallaroos switch before Rugby World Cup
Rugby sevens superstar Charlotte Caslick is plotting a shock switch to the 15-a-side game.
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25 Jun 2024, 1:41
‘Going to be a sponge’: Noah Lolesio relishing another chance with Wallabies
Noah Lolesio hopes to finally nail down the Wallabies No.10 slot after being handed a golden opportunity under new coach Joe Schmi…
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25 Jun 2024, 1:22
‘Humbled’ Kurtley Beale chuffed to be back in the Wallabies mix
Kurtley Beale is ready to play anywhere in the Wallabies backline after confessing to shedding a tear at his unexpected recall.
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24 Jun 2024, 20:56
All Black legend leaves international game a winner
Former All Blacks skipper Sam Whitelock has signed off his career in fitting style, leading the Barbarians to a 45-32 win over Fij…
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23 Jun 2024, 11:43
Brumbies outmuscled by Blues in impressive semi-final display
The ACT Brumbies have been unable to end Australia's 10-year Super Rugby Pacific title drought, out-muscled by the Blues 34-20 in …
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14 Jun 2024, 4:11
Brumbies boosted by the return of Wallaby Slipper for semi-final
Wallabies prop James Slipper makes a welcome return as the ACT Brumbies forward pack braces for one of the most powerful scrums in…
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11 Jun 2024, 23:52
The Brumbies re-sign a matured Noah Lolesio courtesy of France stint
The 24-year-old on Wednesday signed a contract extension keeping him with the Brumbies and Rugby Australia until the end of 2025.
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11 Jun 2024, 21:30
Rebels lock hungry for Wallabies call-up as future remains uncertain
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto says he will be ready to answer a call from Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt, despite missing the back half of the…
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11 Jun 2024, 19:13
The 'tough lesson' the Blues taught Brumbies last time out
Straight-shooting skipper Allan Alaalatoa is challenging his ACT Brumbies to man up or face Super Rugby Pacific elimination in Fri…
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10 Jun 2024, 3:42
Rob Valetini stars as Brumbies dominate Highlanders in playoff win
The ACT Brumbies have surged into the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals to secure a date with destiny against the high-flying Blues …
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08 Jun 2024, 18:23
Rebels' Super Rugby journey ends at the hands of powerful Hurricanes
Melbourne's last-ever Super Rugby Pacific match has ended in heartbreak, with the Hurricanes storming to a 47-20 victory on the ba…
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08 Jun 2024, 1:48
Ruthless, clinical Chiefs revel in demolition job against the Reds
The ruthless and clinical Chiefs ran in four unanswered first-half tries to lead 31-0 at the break and set up the demolition job o…
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07 Jun 2024, 5:07
Brumbies call upon fourth-choice prop as front row injury crisis hits
The Brumbies are confident fourth-choice prop Harry Vella will rise to the occasion as injuries threaten to de-rail the ACT outfit…
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03 Jun 2024, 23:50
'Stick with us': Melbourne Rebels aiming to knock over Hurricanes amid heartbreak
Melbourne captain Rob Leota has vowed his side will push through the heartbreak of their club's demise to shine in their first Sup…
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03 Jun 2024, 14:40
Queensland Reds have to overcome history against the Chiefs
The Queensland Reds have not only the Chiefs to overcome but the overwhelming weight of history in the sides' quarter-final clash …
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03 Jun 2024, 14:31
Brumbies' win at Force proves costly as Wallabies forward injured
Brumbies No1 Blake Schoupp appeared to have dislocated his shoulder in the first two minutes of his return from an injury to the s…
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01 Jun 2024, 7:21
Second-half blitz sees Fijian Drua beat Rebels and claim final playoff spot
Playing in the final round just days after news of their axing from Super Rugby Pacific, Melbourne have been unable to match the F…
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31 May 2024, 23:21
Waratahs' fightback ruined as Reds seal a thrilling one-point win
The Reds resisted a spirited second-half fightback from the Waratahs to hold on and secure the Bob Templeton Cup in the latest com…
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31 May 2024, 7:06
Each Australian side's playoff chances with one round of Super Rugby Pacific left
Led by the benchmark ACT Brumbies, Australia have their best chance in a decade of winning the Super Rugby Pacific title after fin…
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30 May 2024, 1:30
Brumbies hit with injury to Wallaby prop Slipper
The ACT Brumbies' best Super Rugby season in more than a decade has been dealt a blow with Wallabies prop James Slipper unlikely t…
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29 May 2024, 23:09
Japanese legend bows out in cruel fashion after TMO decision
The drama meant former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans was denied his sixth Japanese title, against opponents prepared by his former …
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26 May 2024, 15:54
Richie Mo'unga and Toshiba stand in the way of Robbie Deans' sixth Japanese title
A victory by the Wild Knights, who are unbeaten in 17 matches this season, would hand Deans his sixth title in Japan, one more tha…
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25 May 2024, 23:13
In-form Tim Ryan stakes claim for Wallabies call-up in huge Reds win
Tim Ryan's stocks have soared to historic heights as the Queensland Reds hit top gear in a 46-point thumping to all but end the We…
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25 May 2024, 7:57
Moana Pasifika end Waratahs’ Super Rugby Pacific playoff hopes
Moana Pasifika have put the NSW Waratahs out of their misery, officially ending the Sydneysiders' Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes…
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25 May 2024, 4:17
Brumbies punish Rebels in Super Rugby penalty-fest
The ACT Brumbies have defeated the Melbourne Rebels 53-17 despite having three men yellow-carded in a penalty-disrupted drubbing a…
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24 May 2024, 20:30
In 'with a chance': Waratahs look ahead despite 'ridiculous' playoff odds
Considering it's "ridiculous" to think they can still make the finals, the NSW Waratahs are intent on moving on from Darren Colema…
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24 May 2024, 18:32
'We all know it': Reds cook up response to Force's 'must-win' mentality
Victory in the penultimate regular-season round for the hosts would lock up fifth spot and a quarter-final against New Zealand's C…
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23 May 2024, 23:04
High-flying Brumbies wary of Melbourne Rebels with a cause
The ACT Brumbies are wary of a wounded Melbourne Rebels who have everything to play for with a maiden finals berth on the line.
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23 May 2024, 20:00
‘Shirts are on the line’ as Wallaroos seek first-ever win over Black Ferns
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has revamped her side as they attempt to pull off a famous victory over the Black Ferns in their final Pac…
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23 May 2024, 17:27
Reds try-scoring sensation Tim Ryan 'riding the wave' of breakout season
Try-scoring machine Tim Ryan, who has scored six tries in six appearances for the Reds, is already on the radar of new Wallabies c…
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22 May 2024, 16:34
New Zealand-born centre re-signs with Brumbies with eye towards Wallabies
New Zealand-born centre Ollie Sapsford had his work cut out to break into a Wallabies-studded ACT Brumbies back line featuring the…
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21 May 2024, 22:09
Coleman open to Waratahs return while three candidates floated as his successor
Sacked Darren Coleman says there's no bad blood between him and the Waratahs hierarchy and he hopes to return one day for another …
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21 May 2024, 19:00
Reds’ Josh Flook ‘happy’ to play through pain as Wallaby jersey beckons
Josh Flook has backed himself to play through the pain as a Wallabies jersey beckons and the Queensland Reds plot a road-trip to t…
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21 May 2024, 0:16
Kurtley Beale's 'golden ticket' back into the Wallabies
Kurtley Beale has made an immense impact at the Force since signing a short-term contract last month, with the side winning three …
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20 May 2024, 15:45
Axe falls on Waratahs head coach Darren Coleman
With just two wins from 12 matches and sitting in last place, the Waratahs announced Coleman's third season at the helm would be h…
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20 May 2024, 15:38
Richie Mo'unga stars as Toshiba make League One final amid talk of All Blacks homecoming
Tokyo Sungoliath fell 28-20 to All Black Richie Mo'unga's Toshiba Brave Lupus in the second semi-final of Japan Rugby League One i…
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19 May 2024, 19:10
Flailing Waratahs desperate to avoid wooden spoon
With the Waratahs a whopping nine points adrift of eighth spot with only two rounds remaining, Coleman has directed his team's foc…
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18 May 2024, 17:44
27-unanswered Western Force points all but end Waratahs' hopes
The injury-hit Waratahs led 7-0 early in Saturday night's Super Rugby Pacific match, but the Force piled on 27 unanswered points t…
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18 May 2024, 7:29
Brumbies break 15-year Crusaders curse to secure home play-off
The home side cemented third place with their win on Saturday - their first against their old rivals in 15 years.
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18 May 2024, 2:08
Reds no match for Fijian Drua in Suva as red card spoils homecoming
Saturday's defeat left Queensland in fifth spot, eight competition points behind the fourth-placed Brumbies with two rounds remain…
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17 May 2024, 23:52
Damian McKenzie breaks Rebels' hearts in possible farewell home match
Melbourne's last Super Rugby Pacific home game - potentially ever - has ended on a heartbreaking note with the Rebels falling to t…
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17 May 2024, 7:05
Wallaroos' WXV1 hopes in tatters as USA fight back to win in Melbourne
The Wallaroos have suffered a disastrous 32-25 loss to the United States in their Pacific Four clash, which will likely see them m…
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17 May 2024, 5:04
Brumbies wary of Crusaders' threat as they look to end 15-year hoodoo
The third-placed Brumbies have not beaten the Crusaders in more than 15 years but will start favourites with their opposition seco…
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16 May 2024, 21:11
‘Need to find a way’: Reds out to involve Wallaby early in crucial clash
Tate McDermott has pledged to bring Suliasi Vunivalu into the action early in the winger's Fijian homecoming for the Queensland Re…
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16 May 2024, 18:47
Wallaroos captain expects a reaction from forwards after Canada demolition
Captain Michaela Leonard expects a reaction from the Wallaroos' forward pack in their Pacific Four rugby clash against the USA.
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16 May 2024, 18:39
WXV1 spot on the line as Wallaroos prepare for must-win USA clash
The Wallaroos' must-win rugby match against the US has an extra level of intrigue.
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15 May 2024, 19:29
Melbourne Rebels unsure if Chiefs game the last hurrah for embattled club
The future of the cash-strapped club in the competition remains uncertain beyond 2024 as they await a decision from Rugby Australi…
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14 May 2024, 17:40
What the Brumbies think of the 11th placed Crusaders
the ACT Brumbies are dismissing the Crusaders' lowly spot on the ladder ahead of a nostalgic showdown with the 11-times Super Rugb…
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14 May 2024, 17:30
Spirits still high as Waratahs get desperate with season ‘on the line’
The NSW Waratahs are clinging to positives as they chase a desperately needed clinical edge to keep their Super Rugby Pacific fina…
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14 May 2024, 0:34
Harry Wilson’s Super Rugby season over after undergoing surgery
Harry Wilson's Super Rugby Pacific season is over, with the star Queensland No.8 undergoing surgery on his broken right arm.
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12 May 2024, 22:31
‘Can do more’: Western Force coach believes Izack Rodda can ‘become great’
Western Force coach Simon Cron has praised the contribution of Izack Rodda, but believes the Wallabies lock can become even more p…
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12 May 2024, 16:38
‘Lots of positives’: Wallaroos show resilience in heavy loss to Canada
The Wallaroos are urging fans to keep the faith after showing vast improvements in a series-opening 33-14 Pacific Four loss.
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11 May 2024, 23:30
Fijian Drua handed crushing defeat care of Wallaby's materclass
Western Force flyhalf Ben Donaldson has scored 23 points on the back of a perfect kicking display to lift his side to a crushing 4…
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11 May 2024, 9:01
Wallaby rookie limps off as Brumbies pip Waratahs in Super thriller
The benchmark Brumbies have cemented their place in the Super Rugby Pacific top four and likely ended the NSW Waratahs' finals hop…
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11 May 2024, 8:07
Surgery on the cards for form Wallaby Harry Wilson
It's potentially horrid timing with the Reds eyeing a top-four finish and the Wallabies' first Test under Joe Schmidt less than tw…
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10 May 2024, 20:50
Wallabies star pulled off as Reds win ugly against Rebels
The Queensland Reds have ground out a gritty 26-22 win over the Melbourne Rebels to stay in touch with the Super Rugby Pacific top…
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10 May 2024, 6:57
No Gamble as re-signing boosts Waratahs' finals hopes
Accepting it's now do-or-die time, the NSW Waratahs are promising to rise to the challenge when their Super Rugby Pacific finals h…
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10 May 2024, 3:48
Rebels desperate to snap losing run against Reds in bid to play finals
The Rebels are desperate to snap their losing streak to ensure they play Super Rugby Pacific finals for the first time.
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09 May 2024, 18:45
Why the Brumbies ‘need’ a winning bonus point against embattled Waratahs
The ACT Brumbies are out to pile on the tries against an embattled NSW Waratahs, with every bonus point key in their quest for a t…
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09 May 2024, 18:38
Coach Jo Yapp names her first Wallaroos team to take on world No.4 Canada
Coach Jo Yapp has named her first Wallaroos team, including three possible debutantes, to take on Canada.
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08 May 2024, 19:29
Waratahs secure ex-Wallabies and ex-Pumas props on SOS loan deals
The NSW Waratahs have secured former Wallabies prop Pone Fa'amausili and ex-Argentine international Enrique Pieretto on loan deals…
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07 May 2024, 21:18
'I let a lot of people down': Reds captain hoping for finals 'springboard' after breaking hoodoo
Queensland are hoping to use their hoodoo-busting victory in Christchurch as a springboard into the Super Rugby Pacific finals, sa…
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07 May 2024, 18:19
Darcy Swain wants to leave the Brumbies as a Super Rugby champion
Darcy Swain has his heart set on leaving the ACT Brumbies with a drought-breaking Super Rugby Pacific title after opting to head w…
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06 May 2024, 0:13
Two-try Len Ikitau the difference as Brumbies hold off Fijian Drua
After getting off to an early lead, the Brumbies ceded the momentum but managed to hold on against the fast-finishing Fijians in C…
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04 May 2024, 6:56
Another low for Western Force as McKenzie-inspired Chiefs run amok
It proved easy work for the Chiefs, with the hosts taking the lead inside two minutes and rarely taking their foot off the gas in …
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04 May 2024, 5:16
Reds end 25-year drought in Christchurch with win over Crusaders
Fraser McReight has led a Queensland Reds charge in Christchurch to snap his side's 25-year losing streak against the Crusaders in…
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04 May 2024, 2:47
Rebels coach on Rugby Australia: 'I don't know what their intentions are'
Melbourne coach Kevin Foote says the Rebels feel abandoned by Rugby Australia with their future in the Super Rugby Pacific competi…
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03 May 2024, 19:17
Rebels no match for the Blues during 'stressful time' for the club
Melbourne's drama-charged day has ended with a disappointing 38-11 defeat to the heavyweight Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific cl…
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03 May 2024, 9:11
Hurricanes pile more misery on Waratahs
The NSW Waratahs' finals hopes remain in tatters following yet another Super Rugby Pacific flop.
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03 May 2024, 4:24
Melbourne Rebels face yet more problems in fight to stay alive
A vote to save the Melbourne Rebels may prove to be only a stay of execution, with the debt-ridden Super Rugby Pacific club facing…
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03 May 2024, 3:37
Brumbies ring the changes as they chase coveted top-two spot
The ACT Brumbies are determined to keep their foot on the pedal as they speed towards a coveted Super Rugby Pacific home semi-fina…
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03 May 2024, 1:30
Crusaders to blood British and Irish Lions great as Reds eye 25-year first
A Welsh rugby great will give the Crusaders a new look as the Queensland Reds attack a very familiar problem in Christchurch.
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03 May 2024, 0:18
Bledisloe Cup not the priority for Schmidt as Wallabies play the long game
Coach Joe Schmidt admits he probably won't know his best Wallabies starting side until the end of the spring tour in December, as …
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01 May 2024, 20:04
The Joe Schmidt update on the uncertain future of Carter Gordon
With the future of Gordon's Super Rugby Pacific side, the Melbourne Rebels, in major doubt, the 23-year-old has reportedly had pre…
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01 May 2024, 3:50
Rugby Australia announce near eight-figure deficit
The governing body reported an uplift in participation across clubs and schools, with significant increases in young people taking…
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29 Apr 2024, 16:48
Wallaby flyhalf lights up Japan with 17 point haul and third try in four weeks
Wallabies five-eighth Bernard Foley has bagged 17 points, including his third try in four weeks, to spark a spectacular revival by…
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27 Apr 2024, 20:03
Damian McKenzie stars as Chiefs register comeback win over Waratahs
The Chiefs have delivered a blow to the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes, coming from behind for a 38-22 win at Alli…
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26 Apr 2024, 6:51
Crusaders make a statement with shutout win over Melbourne Rebels
The Melbourne Rebels have been handed a massive Super Rugby Pacific reality check, kept scoreless and brutalised by the Crusaders.
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26 Apr 2024, 4:31
‘Form team of the competition’: Reds brace themselves for ‘dominant’ Blues
Queensland are bracing themselves for the benchmark Blues, who have been blasting their Super Rugby Pacific rivals off the park.
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26 Apr 2024, 4:16
Western Force look to experienced players in bid to end away win drought
The Western Force hope an influx of experienced players combined with some relaxing sleep-ins will help them snare an away win for…
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26 Apr 2024, 1:31
NRL star Joey Manu insists All Blacks ‘not the main focus’ in rugby switch
Joey Manu insists an All Blacks cap remains a distant goal, even if his impending switch to the 15-man game has experts excited.
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25 Apr 2024, 22:43
Brumbies look for Alaalatoa to spark response after ‘embarrassing’ defeat
The ACT Brumbies hope the return of some big names can spark a lift as they look to bounce back from their "embarrassing" Super Ru…
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25 Apr 2024, 22:38
Super Rugby's power balance shifting to Australia as New Zealand teams slump
The door is ajar for Australia's Super Rugby Pacific teams to tip the win-loss ledger against New Zealand sides in their favour in…
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23 Apr 2024, 23:35
The three minutes that cost Reds halfback Werchon his debut
Named to make his debut off the bench, Werchon's Mazda ute - complete with a plastic crown melted to the dashboard and The Goat nu…
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23 Apr 2024, 23:24
Off-contract Jordan Petaia ‘likely’ set for season-ending shoulder surgery
Jordan Petaia may have played his last game of rugby union, with the off-contract Queensland Reds and Wallabies back likely needin…
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23 Apr 2024, 0:40
Wallaroos land landmark six-year sponsorship
Feeling the national governing body has finally listened to its female players, Wallaroos captain Piper Duck is ready to let the …
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22 Apr 2024, 18:10
Kurtley Beale's Force send hapless Crusaders to Super Rugby bottom
The Western Force have heaped more pain on the Crusaders and dragged themselves off the bottom of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder w…
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20 Apr 2024, 8:41
Blues bash Brumbies in record-setting Super Rugby rout
The ACT Brumbies have confessed to copping a brutal beat-down after receiving a reality check with a record-breaking 46-7 Super Ru…
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20 Apr 2024, 5:33
Fijian Drua one win away from third consecutive Super Rugby Women’s title
Atelaite Buna has saved Fijian Drua's blushes with a scintillating hat-trick in Suva to put her side within reach of a third conse…
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19 Apr 2024, 2:45
Western Force sign ex-England hooker who will soon be Wallabies eligible
The Western Force's signing spree has continued with the capture of one-cap England international Nic Dolly for the 2025 Super Rug…
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18 Apr 2024, 22:55
Blues up first in fortnight that could make or break Brumbies’ season
An away trip to Auckland to face the Blues, before returning home to host the league-leading Crusaders seven days later.
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18 Apr 2024, 22:01
'It's chalk and cheese': Why the Brumbies are raring to go against the Blues
The in-form ACT Brumbies have returned from their bye week raring to go and more mentally switched on than they've been all year, …
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17 Apr 2024, 22:28
In-form forward joins Queensland Reds’ growing list of casualties
In-form lock Seru Uru has joined the Queensland Reds' growing list of casualties.
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16 Apr 2024, 0:06
Super Rugby statement: Racist slur probe
Super Rugby Pacific competition management, with the assistance of the Rebels and Rugby Australia, opened an investigation followi…
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15 Apr 2024, 3:36
Sevens recruit powers Rebels into top four after win over Highlanders
A hat-trick from exciting youngster Darby Lancaster has helped Melbourne march into the Super Rugby Pacific top four after a 47-31…
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13 Apr 2024, 16:04
Hookers steal the show as Force edge Brumbies in thriller
The Western Force will front up to Fijian Drua in the SuperW finals on a high after overcoming a three-try burst from Tania Naden …
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13 Apr 2024, 6:26
Harrison seals Waratahs win over Crusaders in golden point thriller
Will Harrison has breathed life into the Waratahs' ailing Super Rugby Pacific season by scoring a field goal in extra time to seal…
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12 Apr 2024, 6:56
McDermott, McReight see red as Queensland upset by Moana Pasifika
Poor discipline from Wallabies halfback and Queensland Reds captain Tate McDermott has cost his side badly in a 17-14 loss to Moan…
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12 Apr 2024, 4:32
Waratahs secure statement win over Reds before Super Rugby Women finals
The Waratahs will enter the Super Rugby Women finals as overwhelming favourites for a fifth title after a 34-19 defeat of the Quee…
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12 Apr 2024, 4:12
Paenga-Amosa eyes Wallabies return after signing Super Rugby deal
Former Australia hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa is heading back to Super Rugby Pacific after signing a long-term deal with the Wester…
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12 Apr 2024, 4:00
Wallaby Josh Kemeny explains decision to sign with Northampton Saints
Melbourne Rebels back-rower Josh Kemeny says his move overseas isn't about turning his back on the Wallabies but about making him …
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11 Apr 2024, 20:18
Waratahs to push past 'unfortunate' Angus Bell blow in vital Crusaders game
The NSW Waratahs are confident they can bounce back from the loss of star prop Angus Bell.
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11 Apr 2024, 18:35
'If I'm going to give union a crack': NRL star Angus Chrichton's rugby ultimatum
Angus Crichton has revealed it is almost a case of now or never for him to make a code switch, with the Sydney Roosters star admit…
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09 Apr 2024, 20:39
Ex-Wallaby Michael Hooper reaches Hong Kong semi-finals on SVNS debut
Michael Hooper's debut sevens tournament continues to prove a success with the Olympics-hunting Wallabies great enjoying cameo rol…
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06 Apr 2024, 21:09
Chiefs crush Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby response
All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa has bagged a hat-trick of tries as the Chiefs rebounded from last week's loss to the Crusaders to r…
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06 Apr 2024, 7:20
Waratahs season goes from bad to worse as Wallaby star injured
The NSW Waratahs' campaign has gone from bad to worse, thrashed by their fierce rivals the ACT Brumbies while losing star Wallabie…
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06 Apr 2024, 7:10
Crisis hit Melbourne Rebels romp home against Fijian Drua
Melbourne have roared home in the second half to secure a rousing 41-20 victory over Fijian Drua to keep their first Super Rugby P…
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05 Apr 2024, 6:22
Force on receiving end of ugly Blues' Super thrashing
A woeful Western Force have copped a Super Rugby Pacific thrashing, held try-less in a 50-3 belting by the Blues at Eden Park.
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05 Apr 2024, 3:47
Reds hold out Rebels for first Super W win
Teenage sensation Shalom Sauaso has helped lift the Queensland Reds off the bottom of the Super W ladder, the visitors holding off…
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05 Apr 2024, 3:40
‘Tah Week’: Brumbies players ready themselves for fierce rivals
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says his side's biggest rivalry remains intact, despite their stunning 11-match winning streak …
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05 Apr 2024, 2:25
Western Force look to bounce back from shock Drua thrashing against Blues
Western Force boss Simon Cron says his bottom-ranked side can only hang with the red-hot Blues in Auckland if they learn the lesso…
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04 Apr 2024, 20:59
Springboks great Bryan Habana backs Michael Hooper to succeed in SVNS
Michael Hooper is ready to launch the late-career switch to sevens from the international 15-a-side game.
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04 Apr 2024, 20:48
Last-ditch deal to save Melbourne Rebels in process but they have to move west
The financially-stricken Melbourne Rebels' Super Rugby Pacific future may be saved.
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03 Apr 2024, 19:14
Schmidt lures former All Black coaching guru to Wallabies staff
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has appointed vastly experienced Kiwi Mike Cron as his latest assistant.
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01 Apr 2024, 17:07
Israel Folau took just four minutes to score in his return to Japan Rugby League One
Dual-code international Israel Folau has taken just four minutes to put himself on the scoresheet in Japan Rugby League One on his…
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30 Mar 2024, 18:59
Quade Cooper joins chorus on hip-drops after Wallaby hooker and All Black stretchered off
Cooper had presciently posted three days earlier that the hip-drop tackle should be outlawed in rugby, saying "there's a lot of fo…
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30 Mar 2024, 18:49
Eddie Jones outcast the hero as Brumbies edge Reds
The ACT Brumbies have edged the Queensland Reds in a one-point thriller, Tom Wright scoring twice as the visitors retained their s…
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30 Mar 2024, 7:12
‘The one that got away’: Waterlogged Force thumped by Drua in Fiji
The Force were a man up for a total of 30 minutes in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific clash at a rain soaked Churchill Park in Lauto…
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30 Mar 2024, 1:17
Rebels leave Waratahs' Super Rugby season in tatters
On life support themselves, the Melbourne Rebels have driven another nail into the NSW Waratahs' coffin with a spirited 27-21 Supe…
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29 Mar 2024, 6:55
Wallabies jerseys at stake: Brumbies ready for blockbuster Reds derby
The ACT Brumbies are ready to trade blows with the Queensland Reds in what shapes as an Australian contender for Super Rugby Pacif…
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27 Mar 2024, 23:28
‘Was really devastating’: Why Max Jorgensen re-signed with Australian rugby
Max Jorgensen has revealed how the despair of being ruled out of last year's Rugby World Cup was "100 per cent" a major driver in …
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27 Mar 2024, 23:01
James Slipper set to equal Australia’s all-time Super Rugby games record
James Slipper will etch his name in the history books when he returns to the Brumbies' starting XV for Saturday night's pivotal Su…
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27 Mar 2024, 0:27
'Run over any team': Waratahs remain upbeat despite losing run
Defiantly optimistic, the NSW Waratahs firmly believe they can still win the Super Rugby Pacific title despite starting their 2024…
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26 Mar 2024, 16:35
Fraser McReight eyes Wallabies Test connection with Reds’ bash brother
Fraser McReight wants to be joined at the hip in Wallabies gold with Harry Wilson.
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25 Mar 2024, 17:06
Western Force recruit former Wallaby lock Sam Carter
The Western Force's battered lock stocks have received a much-needed reinforcement with the signing of former Wallaby Sam Carter u…
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24 Mar 2024, 23:36
Force shock Reds to claim maiden victory of the Super Rugby season
The Western Force have unleashed a six-try blitz to stun the Queensland Reds 40-31 in their Super Rugby Pacific showdown at Perth'…
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23 Mar 2024, 6:59
Golden-point magic from Drua claims first-ever win over Waratahs
The Fijian Drua have broken NSW Waratahs hearts with a pulsating 39-36 Super Rugby Pacific win in tropical Lautoka.
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22 Mar 2024, 22:50
Brumbies run in nine tries in statement defeat of Moana Pasifika
A brilliant Tom Wright try-of-the-year contender has helped the ACT Brumbies trounce Moana Pasifika.
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22 Mar 2024, 5:33
Rebels no match for Hurricanes who keep unbeaten run alive
Melbourne have been left to rue another slow start in crashing to the table-topping Hurricanes.
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22 Mar 2024, 3:18
Waratahs focused on ‘doing a job’ in Fiji in bid to get season back on track
The NSW Waratahs plan on "doing a job" on the Fijian Drua in a desperate bid to reignite their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes.
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21 Mar 2024, 20:52
‘Hard to find some tickets’: Nawaqanitawase excited to play in Fiji
It's win-win for Fijian Drua fans, who can't wait for Wallabies sensation Mark Nawaqanitawase and his NSW Waratahs cohorts to ligh…
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21 Mar 2024, 1:05
‘Almost two of me’: Carter Gordon’s brother primed to take on Hurricanes
The younger brother of Melbourne's star playmaker Carter Gordon, 21-year-old Mason has been included on the bench for the first ti…
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21 Mar 2024, 0:58
Pay dispute sees Wallaby Filipo Daugunu miss second straight game
Star recruit Filipo Daugunu won't be available for Melbourne's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the table-topping Hurricanes despite…
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19 Mar 2024, 15:51
Joe Schmidt talks 'fickle' nature of talent, unlocking Australia's potential
It's how you bake the cake, according to Joe Schmidt, who has offered a different spin on how he plans to revive the Wallabies' fl…
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18 Mar 2024, 16:32
Joe Schmidt hints at how success will dictate the length of his Wallaby tenure
Schmidt signed on as the replacement for Eddie Jones for only two years as he juggles family commitments including the care of his…
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18 Mar 2024, 16:06
Lions could face a 'Reds-heavy' Wallaby team with young talent thriving
The Lions will play three Tests against the Wallabies as well as five games against Australia's Super Rugby Pacific outfits in Jun…
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18 Mar 2024, 15:34
Wallaby Pone Fa'amausili open to shifting from front to back row
Man mountain Pone Fa'amausili is open to dropping weight to play in the Melbourne back-row as he seeks more Super Rugby Pacific ga…
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17 Mar 2024, 23:05
Rugby Australia expecting huge draw as tickets for Lions tour go on sale
Rugby Australia are banking on pent-up demand from British and Irish Lions supporters as well as a Wallabies revival to sell out n…
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17 Mar 2024, 22:37
Deans trumps Rennie as ex-Wallaby bosses meet in Japan
Robbie Deans has won the battle of the Wallaby coaches in Japan as his Saitama Wild Knights beat Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers 28-18…
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17 Mar 2024, 8:51
Waratahs unfazed by two Kiwi team losses after Crusaders scalp
The NSW Waratahs are headed to Fiji for business, not pleasure, as they look to get their Super Rugby Pacific campaign back on tra…
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16 Mar 2024, 23:49
Waratahs downed in ugly Super Rugby encounter with Blues
The NSW Waratahs are losing touch with the Super Rugby Pacific frontrunners after falling 12-10 to their bogey side the Blues in a…
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16 Mar 2024, 6:11
Waratahs run in big score against Brumbies to open Super W season
The NSW Waratahs have taken the first step towards redemption with a season-opening 45-10 Super Rugby Women's victory over the ACT…
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16 Mar 2024, 3:45
Brumbies battle back after halftime deficit to beat Highlanders
The Brumbies have won a see-sawing battle against the Highlanders with the ACT side continuing to find their Super Rugby Pacific f…
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16 Mar 2024, 0:57
Moana Pasifika's record-tying win extends Western Force's winless start
The Western Force's finals hopes are already dangling by a thread after they slumped to a 22-14 Super Rugby Pacific loss to Moana …
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15 Mar 2024, 17:14
Queensland Reds make a statement with hefty win over Rebels in Melbourne
Queensland have confirmed their status as Australia's top Super Rugby Pacific team, consigning Melbourne to a hefty 53-26 home gro…
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15 Mar 2024, 5:45
Western Force open Super Rugby Women’s season with big win over Rebels
Western Force winger Rosie McGehan has scored a double and dished off another to lead her side to a 36-12 Super Rugby Women's win.
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15 Mar 2024, 5:34
How Waratahs plan to get the most out of Mark Nawaqanitawase at fullback
The NSW Waratahs are under instructions to get more pill to X-factor Mark Nawaqanitawase on Saturday against the Blues.
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14 Mar 2024, 23:29
Joe Schmidt brings Laurie Fisher back into Wallabies camp as assistant
Wallabies' coach Joe Schmidt has made the first key appointment in his support team by offering another chance to Laurie Fisher.
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14 Mar 2024, 17:01
American set to break new ground with Reds in Super Rugby Women’s
Charli Jacoby will tell you cheerleading and rugby union have a lot in common.
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13 Mar 2024, 23:35
How Rebels used prop Pone Fa’amausili to prepare for Reds’ Harry Wilson
Melbourne have used man-mountain Pone Fa'amausili as their own Harry Wilson as they prepare to host Queensland.
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13 Mar 2024, 23:23
Waratahs unfazed about talk of Max Jorgensen going to NRL
The NSW Waratahs are playing down concerns about potentially losing another star back to the NRL.
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13 Mar 2024, 23:14
Les Kiss issues plea for Rugby Australia to retain 'special' star Jordan Petaia
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss is confident fullback Jordan Petaia won't be lost to the NRL and has called for greater protection …
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12 Mar 2024, 15:50
'The gap's definitely closing': Waratahs flanker hungry for more wins over Kiwis
The New Zealand-born pilferer will go head to head with childhood rival Dalton Papali'i, as well as having to contend with Anton S…
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12 Mar 2024, 15:38
Tupou on facing old team: 'If I have to hurt them to make us win then I have to do it'
The Test prop joined the Rebels this season on a huge money deal, having started his career with the Reds back in 2016 and going o…
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12 Mar 2024, 15:24
Two ex-Wallaby coaches win big in Japan
Former Wallabies coaches Robbie Deans and Dave Rennie have enjoyed big wins in round nine of Japan Rugby League One.
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10 Mar 2024, 7:35
They’ve done it again: Queensland Reds register famous win with Chiefs upset
The Queensland Reds have produced another stunning upset win against the Chiefs.
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09 Mar 2024, 4:59
Touring Wales to play Queensland Reds in 'special' 20-year first
Wales will play the Queensland Reds in a 20-year first that Ballymore powerbrokers hope becomes a calendar staple.
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09 Mar 2024, 3:12
Brumbies overcome poor first-half to beat Western Force in Canberra
The ACT Brumbies have overcome a poor first half and a 14-point deficit to beat the Western Force at Canberra's GIO Stadium.
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09 Mar 2024, 0:05
Down to the wire: Waratahs fall to Highlanders in heartbreaking defeat
The NSW Waratahs have crashed back to earth with a crushing 23-21 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Highlanders.
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08 Mar 2024, 5:04
Melbourne Rebels go back-to-back with win over Moana Pasifika
Melbourne have made it back-to-back Super Rugby Pacific wins, holding on to beat Moana Pasifika 29-23 in Waikato.
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08 Mar 2024, 2:20
Nic White talks facing his Brumbies successor in return to Canberra
Nic White admits facing off against the ACT Brumbies for the first time will be emotional, but says he can't let the occasion dist…
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07 Mar 2024, 21:10
'That man is a genius on many levels': Opponents heap praise on Damian McKenzie
Les Kiss won't leave you unsure of his thoughts on the Chiefs as the injury-hit Queensland Reds prepare to welcome the Super Rugby…
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07 Mar 2024, 20:52
Waratahs challenged: 'If we don't win after last week, we're back to square one'
The NSW Waratahs are being ordered to man up and do it all again after consigning last week's dispatch of the champion Crusaders t…
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07 Mar 2024, 15:12
Kevin Foote: No risk in changing in-form Kellaway's position
Ahead of their clash with Moana Pasifika in Hamilton in the early Friday night game, Foote has opted to move the Wallabies ace.
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07 Mar 2024, 14:59
Selection issues highlighted by players in review of Wallabies' 2023 fiasco
More transparency around player selections was one of 23 recommendations made to Rugby Australia following an external review into…
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07 Mar 2024, 14:43
'That's not acceptable': Unauthorised millions spent on Wallabies' World Cup disaster
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has revealed $2.6 million in unapproved expenses were invested in Eddie Jones' disastrous 2023 Wor…
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06 Mar 2024, 22:42
Brumbies hoping to rebound from reality check against the Chiefs
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham hopes last weekend's 34-point humbling at the hands of the Chiefs serves as a reality check for…
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06 Mar 2024, 22:36
Ex-All Black prop set for Super Rugby comeback with Reds
Jeffery Toomaga-Allen expects some "pleasantries" when he reacquaints himself with the Chiefs as the Queensland Reds' new bench we…
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06 Mar 2024, 15:35
Black Ferns star Stacey Waaka signs with NRLW club
Stacey Waaka wants to dominate the NRLW, but not before the New Zealand rugby great attempts to add to her incredible medal haul…
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06 Mar 2024, 15:28
'You've got to go again': Waratahs out to prove beating Crusaders was no fluke
Intent on not being one-hit wonders, the NSW Waratahs have swiftly shifted their focus to claiming another prized scalp.
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05 Mar 2024, 15:15
Ardie Savea goes on rampage in Japan
World Rugby Player of the Year Ardie Savea has scored four tries as Dave Rennie's Kobelco Kobe Steelers blitzed Steve Hansen's Toy…
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03 Mar 2024, 5:05
Barrett red carded in 100th as Hurricanes win golden point thriller
Playing his 100th Super match, Barrett got a yellow card in the 57th minute for a shot on Reds fullback Jordan Petaia, who was als…
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03 Mar 2024, 2:09
Chiefs put Brumbies to the sword as Nanai-Seturo shines
The Chiefs have given the ACT Brumbies a harsh reality check with a thumping 46-12 victory in rugby's Super Round clash in Melbour…
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02 Mar 2024, 23:07
Waratahs condemn the Crusaders to worst Super Rugby start since 2014
NSW finally gave Australian rugby fans something to cheer about, with five-eighth Tane Edmed orchestrating the convincing victory …
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02 Mar 2024, 5:19
The Brumbies outline where they must improve to beat Chiefs
The Brumbies will face the Chiefs at AAMI Park as part of Super Round, with all 12 teams in action there over the weekend.
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02 Mar 2024, 0:02
Kiss urges Reds not to get ahead of themselves dreaming of win over Kiwis
Queensland coach Les Kiss doesn't want his troops to put any extra emphasis on achieving an early Super Rugby Pacific win against …
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01 Mar 2024, 20:24
Andrew Kellaway inspires Rebels to win over the Force
Filipo Daugunu scored a double and Andrew Kellaway made an early case to wear the Wallabies fullback jersey with a starring role i…
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01 Mar 2024, 6:03
Joe Schmidt: 'Gut feel, I'd like to go with the home-based player'
Schmidt spent his first official day as Australia's coach in Melbourne where he is taking in the Super Round, with all 12 teams pl…
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01 Mar 2024, 2:32
Melbourne Rebels' sports psychologist helping block out the noise
Melbourne's Carter Gordon isn't interested in a personal duel with Western Force No.10 Ben Donaldson, the player who usurped him i…
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28 Feb 2024, 21:49
Force lose Rodda as injury crisis deepens resulting in call to former fringe Crusaders prop
Western Force coach Simon Cron says Izack Rodda's untimely quad injury is hard on the team, and he'll take a careful approach with…
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28 Feb 2024, 13:51
Nawaqanitawase in doubt for Waratahs' Super Round clash
Sydney Roosters-bound winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is in doubt for the NSW Waratahs' crunch match with the benchmark Crusaders.
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27 Feb 2024, 23:03
Brumbies eyeing revenge against the Chiefs after semi-final loss
ACT Brumbies hooker Lachie Lonergan believes his team can make an early Super Rugby Pacific statement by rolling the powerhouse Ch…
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27 Feb 2024, 22:52
Ex-All Black set to debut for Rebels after 'deflating' first round loss
Melbourne believe the Western Force would have circled their Super Round rugby clash on Friday night as a must-win, as both team…
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27 Feb 2024, 14:56
Ex-All Black stars in Japan as Rennie's Steelers continue rise
The Kobelco Kobe Steelers have continued their rise up the Japan Rugby League One standings after a comfortable 27-17 win over Ric…
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25 Feb 2024, 15:47
'Me being too emotional': Noah Lolesio puts Carter talk to bed after Brumbies win
Noah Lolesio let his rugby do the talking as he steered the ACT Brumbies to a Super Rugby Pacific season-opening win.
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24 Feb 2024, 16:22
Waratahs coach issues update on Lalakai Foketi neck injury
A loss to Super Rugby Pacific rivals Queensland Reds has been softened by the positive outlook for star centre Lalakai Foketi, who…
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24 Feb 2024, 8:38
Reds begin Les Kiss era with win over Waratahs
Les Kiss's Queensland Reds tenure has begun with flashes of brilliance and moments of plain ridiculousness as the hosts beat the N…
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24 Feb 2024, 8:29
Force pay heavy price in Hurricanes blow-out in Perth
The Western Force have been made to pay dearly for a woeful first half in a 44-14 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Hurricanes at Pe…
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23 Feb 2024, 9:46
Crisis hit Melbourne Rebels receive on-field blow
Melbourne's off-field woes have been reflected in their round one Super Rugby Pacific performance against the ACT Brumbies, crashi…
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23 Feb 2024, 6:32
CT scan results are 'positive' for Lalakai Foketi after training injury
Wallabies centre Lalakai Foketi has been cleared of major spinal damage, but it remains unclear if a neck injury suffered at NSW W…
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22 Feb 2024, 20:55
'Put some money on': Western Force coach reacts to team's low odds
Western Force coach Simon Cron has declared finals as the bare-minimum benchmark for his team this season, and he isn't worried ab…
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22 Feb 2024, 15:37
Waratahs hit by shock training injury as Wallaby centre Foketi hospitalised
Wallabies centre Lalakai Foketi has been taken to hospital in an ambulance after suffering a neck injury at NSW Waratahs training.
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21 Feb 2024, 22:08
Wallaby flyhalves 'personal' rivalry resumes after 2023 spat
Noah Lolesio will be out to make a statement when he locks horns with Wallabies five-eighth rival Carter Gordon in Friday night's …
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21 Feb 2024, 22:02
Super Rugby Pacific 2024: Predicted finish for every Australian team
A guide to the Australian teams in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season with predictions for every team.
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21 Feb 2024, 18:10
Wallaby lock Rodda in doubt for Force opener
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda's highly-anticipated return looks set to be put on ice after he injured his quad at Western Force train…
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21 Feb 2024, 15:15
Danny Care the blueprint as Wallaby Nic White eyes 2027 World Cup appearance
Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White has left the door ajar for a fairytale appearance at the 2027 World Cup.
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20 Feb 2024, 16:25
Wallaby Izaia Perese fit to face Reds in Waratahs’ season opener
The NSW Waratahs have received a much-needed morale booster ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific season opener.
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20 Feb 2024, 16:16
Reds’ Harry Wilson with a point to prove in fierce derby brimming with ‘hatred’
Queensland No.8 Harry Wilson wants to prove a point to NSW rival Langi Gleeson in a Super Rugby Pacific season opener.
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20 Feb 2024, 16:10
Phil Waugh's 'important' challenge to Australia's Super Rugby teams
Phil Waugh is challenging Australia's under-performing Super Rugby sides to finally stand up to their New Zealand rivals.
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19 Feb 2024, 19:09
Kiss of approval as Reds look to get the best out of Harry Wilson
Les Kiss has given his Queensland Reds permission to push their limits in a move he thinks will set Harry Wilson free again.
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19 Feb 2024, 18:59
'Ideally, you see our 5 Super Rugby teams consistently beating NZ teams'
Phil Waugh is challenging Australia's under-performing Super Rugby sides to finally stand up to their New Zealand rivals for the s…
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19 Feb 2024, 10:48
Reds playmaker James O’Connor to miss at least 3 rounds with pre-season injury
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss is tossing up blooding a teenage debutant at No.10 for the Super Rugby Pacific opener as he grapple…
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19 Feb 2024, 0:37
Fight for survival: Rebels coach calls on Melburnians to get behind team
Melbourne coach Kevin Foote believes two things can help the financially-stricken Super Rugby Pacific side mount a case for surviv…
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19 Feb 2024, 0:29
Why John Eales has urged Wallabies not to rush captaincy decision
It is not important who captains the Wallabies to begin the Joe Schmidt era following the instability of Eddie Jones' brief tenure…
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19 Feb 2024, 0:16
Trailblazer Jo Yapp breaks the mould as Wallaroos coach
Jo Yapp hopes to be a trailblazer after signing on as the first female ever to coach the Wallaroos.
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19 Feb 2024, 0:07
Tickets finally to go on sale for Rebels’ Super Rugby season opener on Friday
Tickets for the Melbourne Rebels' round one Super Rugby Pacific match are finally ready to go on sale.
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18 Feb 2024, 19:56
Wallabies star Izack Rodda puts foot faults behind him
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda is optimistic his foot injury woes are finally behind him, revealing a high arch that has now been flat…
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18 Feb 2024, 6:16
'We deserve it, and we need it': Rebels calling for Melbourne fans to show up
Melbourne attack coach Tim Sampson is urging Victorian fans to give the Rebels the crowd "they deserve" as they open their Super R…
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16 Feb 2024, 22:53
Andrew Kellaway steers new-look Rebels to another trial victory
Fullback Andrew Kellaway has marshalled Melbourne to a morale-boosting 26-21 victory over Fijian Drua in their final Super Rugby P…
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16 Feb 2024, 15:14
'He's ready this year': David Wilson endorses the next great Wallaby flanker
World Cup-winning Wallabies flanker David Wilson has tipped a modern day counterpart to own the position this season after the pai…
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16 Feb 2024, 14:55
Taniela Tupou backed to 'wipe out the noise' and perform for Rebels
Taniela Tupou has been challenged to defy the "daunting" uncertainty surrounding his new Melbourne home and prove he's one of the …
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15 Feb 2024, 22:26
Rugby Australia confirm Melbourne Rebels' participation in Super W 2024
The cash-strapped Melbourne Rebels will press ahead with a Super W team in 2024 despite the club's future looking increasingly gri…
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15 Feb 2024, 22:11
Rugby Australia announce increase in pay for female athletes
Australia's premier women's rugby players will receive a guaranteed $72,458 in 2024 following a 28 per cent increase from Rugby Au…
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15 Feb 2024, 18:37
Kevin Foote paints a grim picture of Rebels' future after redundancies
Even with the axe hanging over their head, Foote had hoped to carry on as "business as usual" but the loss of CEO Baden Stephenson…
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15 Feb 2024, 14:41
John Eales helps revive legend of All Blacks' shock loss
When you're staging a play about beating the All Blacks, you could do worse than give John Eales a call.
AAP
14 Feb 2024, 20:57
Excitement machine Corey Toole still on rugby sevens radar
ACT winger Corey Toole admits he hasn't closed the door on a return to rugby sevens and an Olympic bid later this year.
AAP
14 Feb 2024, 20:52
Wallaroos star Kaitlan Leaney set to return to Waratahs for Super W
Wallaroos star Kaitlan Leaney is set to return to the NSW Waratahs for the upcoming 2024 Super Rugby W season.
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12 Feb 2024, 21:58
Offside rule tweak to end ‘kick tennis’ and ‘open up’ Super Rugby Pacific
Officials on Tuesday revealed a law variation that they think will close a "loophole" and encourage counterattacking rugby.
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12 Feb 2024, 18:39
'That's the focus': Lukhan Salakaia-Loto sets sights on Wallabies recall
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has set his sights on a Wallabies recall under new coach Joe Schmidt.
AAP
11 Feb 2024, 21:26
Kurtley Beale cleared on rape charge after 2 hours of jury deliberation
Over two weeks, a trial has heard graphic and intimate details of the night Kurtley Beale was accused of raping a woman in the bat…
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11 Feb 2024, 5:27
Joe Schmidt watches on as Jock Campbell delivers pre-season masterclass
Queensland Reds fullback Jock Campbell knew he wasn't Eddie Jones' type.
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10 Feb 2024, 16:15
Joe Schmidt on hand as Waratahs suffer trial game shocker to Reds
The NSW Waratahs have some headaches as the Super Rugby Pacific season approaches, after they were steamrolled by the Queensland R…
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10 Feb 2024, 7:39
Rebels captain Leota says team has a 'greater purpose' amid turmoil
Melbourne captain Rob Leota says Rob Valetini winning the John Eales Medal is proof of the talent in Victoria.
AAP
09 Feb 2024, 15:14
Super Rugby trials heating up as big names return
Two contenders for a plum Wallabies playmaking role will begin their campaigns this weekend in Super Rugby Pacific trial matches.
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09 Feb 2024, 14:52
World Cup rematches inbound as Wallabies and Wallaroos release 2024 schedules
The Wallabies have the chance to exact some Rugby World Cup revenge when they host Wales in two Tests within a week this year.
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08 Feb 2024, 21:17
Harry Potter already thriving in Force's bid for 'edge to edge exciting rugby'
Western Force recruit Harry Potter is keen to embrace coach Simon Cron's bid for faster and more exciting rugby.
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08 Feb 2024, 14:47
Wallabies backrower Valetini scoops Rugby Australia's top prize
The 25-year-old was one of the Wallabies' most consistent performers in an otherwise disappointing 12 months that culminated in Au…
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07 Feb 2024, 13:52
'I'm scared that because of his profile people will hate us'
A woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by rugby star Kurtley Beale had concerns about telling police due to the former Wall…
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05 Feb 2024, 4:44
Rebels end horror week on a high after beating Waratahs
The Melbourne Rebels have put aside their off-field woes to post a 38-12 victory over the NSW Waratahs in their first hit-out of t…
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03 Feb 2024, 18:21
Force sink Reds at Ballymore while Brumbies outlast Fiji Drua
Life on the road is already looking brighter for the Western Force after a late penalty earned them a 21-19 pre-season win over th…
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03 Feb 2024, 18:15
Suliasi Vunivalu on World Cup 'gamble' and tough talk with Eddie Jones
Suliasi Vunivalu has lifted the lid on his big contract "gamble" and how he learned to speak up to save his rugby career.
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02 Feb 2024, 15:23
James O'Connor on Reds' teenage sensation: 'Big, quick, good work ethic, smart'
Barely 18, the schoolboy rugby monster is already out-lifting most of the seasoned Queensland Reds backs in the gym.
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01 Feb 2024, 15:51
Young Wallabies 'hungry' and 'recharged' for Super season
Former Wallabies captain James Slipper admits his teammates are itching to get back into club rugby and put the ugly World Cup cha…
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01 Feb 2024, 15:15
Rugby Australia 'want to accelerate that decision' on Rebels' future
The Melbourne Rebels will know their long-term Super fate sooner rather than later, with Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh keen to a…
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01 Feb 2024, 14:48
'We're all gung-ho': Cash-strapped Rebels willing to fight for future
The cash-strapped Rebels have entered voluntary administration and handed their licence back to Rugby Australia, who in return wil…
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30 Jan 2024, 14:43
Mo'unga wins battle of All Black No 10s as Barrett injured in Japan
The anticipated clash between rival All Blacks No 10s lasted only 16 minutes before Beauden Barrett left the field, leaving countr…
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29 Jan 2024, 19:28
Lynagh niggle adds intrigue to Reds' No.10 question
Tom Lynagh's English accent is fading and in its place is a new-found mongrel he knows he'll need as the race to wear the Queensla…
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28 Jan 2024, 5:19
Melbourne Rebels hold player meeting following shock reports in Aussie press
The Melbourne Rebels insist they haven't entered voluntary administration but the move is potentially on the table for the financi…
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26 Jan 2024, 4:52
Australia put Olympic 'performance bubble' to test at Perth SVNS
Australia's gold-hunting rugby sevens teams will use Perth's world series pressure-cooker to test their Olympic ambitions.
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24 Jan 2024, 14:32
James O'Connor explains bold ambitions he still has for his career
Now 33, O'Connor has shelved retirement plans and would love another Wallabies chance after a knee injury last year ended any hope…
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24 Jan 2024, 2:44
Les Kiss: 'Surgical' Joe Schmidt will 'cut through the fluff' for Wallabies
The Wallabies' "surgical" new coach will get Australian rugby's different arms singing from the same hymn sheet once again.
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23 Jan 2024, 15:20
Teagan Levi: 'I'm scared for the other teams for Maddi to be fresh'
Teagan Levi fears for rival teams when her big sister Maddison is finally unleashed in the Perth Sevens as Australia's women gun f…
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23 Jan 2024, 14:57
Scott Robertson expecting feisty Bledisloe with Schmidt at helm for Wallabies
The Wallabies are in good hands with new coach Joe Schmidt, All Blacks mentor Scott Robertson says, and he's expecting Australia t…
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22 Jan 2024, 22:34
Watch: Son of former Wallabies great Lynagh produces stunning solo try
Louis Lynagh, son of a former Wallabies great and once in line to be an England winger, may have helped reboot his international …
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20 Jan 2024, 18:58
Wallabies World Cup review lands on Joe Schmidt's desk hours before arrival
New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is yet to view the findings of a report into the side's World Cup failings that was submitted on t…
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19 Jan 2024, 15:06
'A lot of work to do': Schmidt's advice from former Wallaby coaches
Schmidt said he had chatted to Dave Rennie and other former coaching staff, but not Eddie Jones, about what to expect with the Wal…
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19 Jan 2024, 14:52
Joe Schmidt hoping World Cup hurt will breed new edge in Wallaby mentality
New coach Joe Schmidt is warning it will take time for the Wallabies' scars to heal from Eddie Jones's ill-fated second coming.
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19 Jan 2024, 14:34
Liam Mitchell outstanding in Wild Knights' mauling: Japan League One wrap
Kiwi second row Liam Mitchell, partnered with Springbok Lood de Jager, was outstanding all day as the Wild Knights racked up 81-po…
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14 Jan 2024, 5:56
'I know Australia': Andy Farrell insists Lions wary of Wallabies 'psyche'
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell is confident the Wallabies will overcome their woes and "get it right" in time for the …
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11 Jan 2024, 14:21
Quade Cooper return marred after just 11 minutes
A yellow card and a 27-point hammering have marked an inglorious start for World Cup outcast Quade Cooper as he began his quest to…
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06 Jan 2024, 5:29
Perth to Paris: Gold on the mind for Australia Women's Sevens
Sevens star Charlotte Caslick says it sucked not snaring a medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, but she's liking what she sees from t…
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04 Jan 2024, 15:10
Wallabies coach candidate gains momentum as Nucifora returns
Phil Waugh said RA would ramp up the chase for a successor to Eddie Jones following Friday's confirmation that journeyman Peter Ho…
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21 Dec 2023, 21:54
Rugby Australia recruit two big fish to help steer Wallabies ship
The appointment of the pair could help lure former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt, after the Kiwi mentor worked in a World Rugby high-p…
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21 Dec 2023, 14:36
Phil Waugh on the potential return of Michael Cheika: 'Everyone's in the hunt'
Phil Waugh isn't ruling out Rugby Australia going back to the well once more and hiring Michael Cheika as Wallabies coach for a se…
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19 Dec 2023, 15:10
'We've got options': Les Kiss undecided on Reds' best first five-eighth
Les Kiss wants his team to be clinical and courageous and, with that in mind, is tossing up his options at No.10 for the Queenslan…
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19 Dec 2023, 14:41
Quade Cooper still a no show as Shannon Frizell makes his mark in Japan
Robbie Deans remains the coach to beat in Japanese club rugby after his seven-time national champions, Saitama Wild Knights, made …
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17 Dec 2023, 6:26
'You can only peak once': Australia measuring SVNS success for Olympics
Australian rugby sevens gun Maddison Levi is borrowing from the nation's world-beating swimmers in an attempt to peak for Paris.
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15 Dec 2023, 15:18
Eddie Jones out to salvage reputation back in Japan
Eddie Jones's reputation as a rugby coaching guru can now perhaps only be resurrected in the country where they still remember him…
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13 Dec 2023, 16:37
'Clean slate': Wallaby Fraser McReight vows to use ‘tough’ World Cup for good
Fraser McReight is adamant he's the kind of person who will use the Wallabies' World Cup disappointment to flourish, not flounder.
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13 Dec 2023, 16:27
Former Wallabies skipper weighs in on next Australian coach options
Stephen Moore has urged Rugby Australia to learn from a "pretty unfortunate 12 months" and not be afraid of the prospect of appoin…
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12 Dec 2023, 4:30
Jo Yapp named Wallaroos head coach in historic appointment
England's Jo Yapp will become the first female head coach of a senior Australian football team after being named as Wallaroos boss…
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11 Dec 2023, 22:08
Phil Waugh: Super Rugby must speed up to lure fans back
Rugby Australian boss Phil Waugh is adamant speeding up the game and having the ball in play longer is paramount to winning back d…
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11 Dec 2023, 8:28
Foley thrashed, All Black icons score in first round of Japanese rugby season
The title defence of Wallaby Bernard Foley's Kubota Spears Tokyo Bay in Japan's club rugby has got off to the worst possible start…
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10 Dec 2023, 7:03
The rare list of rugby union stars who tried a code switch to league
In the days when rugby union was amateur, code switches to rugby league were the norm but for the last 30 years it has been mo…
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09 Dec 2023, 19:55
'We played ruthlessly': Australia chasing back-to-back SVNS circuit wins
Australia's flying Olympic hopefuls in the women's sevens are determined to make it back-to-back world series triumphs in Cape Tow…
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07 Dec 2023, 21:15
Taniela Tupou looking to 'reach the next level' in fresh start with Rebels
Melbourne Rebels recruit Taniela Tupou has narrowed his focus as he seeks to put a painful World Cup experience and injury-riddled…
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07 Dec 2023, 20:21
Rugby Australia 'disappointed' but not concerned by Nawaqanitawase's defection
The defection of one of their brightest rising stars is a big loss for Rugby Australia (RA) at a time when the code is under incre…
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06 Dec 2023, 18:02
New contender for the next Wallabies captain emerges
Highly-rated prop Angus Bell has put his hand up to captain the wounded Wallabies after conceding Australia's Rugby World Cup flop…
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06 Dec 2023, 17:53
Rugby Australia to trial lower tackle height in community game
Rugby Australia have announced a lower tackle height trial as they look to minimise the risk of concussions and encourage more pla…
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30 Nov 2023, 22:21
Rugby Australia secure eight-figure loan after major sponsor walks
Chief executive Phil Waugh believes pursuing a debt capital path was the right decision for rugby in Australia and believes the in…
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24 Nov 2023, 15:25
New Rugby Australia chairman makes new promise to the fans
New Rugby Australia chairman Dan Herbert is promising to listen to the people after taking a thinly-veiled parting shot at his mav…
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20 Nov 2023, 13:29
'I want the absolute proof': Eddie Jones's links to coaching Japan to be uncovered
Hamish McLennan intends to finally uncover the truth about Eddie Jones's links to coaching Japan while still the Wallabies mentor,…
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19 Nov 2023, 21:09
Hamish McLennan spills on 'power grab' at Rugby Australia that led to exit
Claiming to be the victim of a power grab, Hamish McLennan believes his axing as Rugby Australia chairman will only create further…
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19 Nov 2023, 21:00
Quit deadline extension handed to Australia chairman Hamish McLennan
Embattled Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been handed a deadline extension to consider his future as leader of the sp…
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18 Nov 2023, 6:15
‘We have been failing’: Hamish McLennan vows to remain as Rugby Australia boss
Hamish McLennan has vowed to stay on as Rugby Australia chairman despite being given an ultimatum to step down by six state unions…
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17 Nov 2023, 19:51
‘I understood Eddie’s philosophy’: Stephen Larkham open to Wallabies job
Stephen Larkham is open to coaching the Wallabies but says he's had no discussions with Rugby Australia about replacing Eddie Jone…
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15 Nov 2023, 19:25
Rugby Australia CEO rules out any more Suaalli-like raids on NRL
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the days of throwing blank cheques at NRL stars are over.
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14 Nov 2023, 20:45
‘We want the best athletes’: NRL chief insists rugby raids will be fair on clubs
NRL chief Andrew Abdo insists any salary-cap exemptions to attract players from rival codes would be implemented fairly.
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13 Nov 2023, 23:33
Rebels turn to AFL psychologist to address 'mental thing'
Melbourne have enlisted an AFL premiership sports psychologist to address their Super Rugby Pacific shortcomings.
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12 Nov 2023, 18:42
Unbeaten Australia claim gold at Oceania Sevens
Former Wallaby Lote Tuqiri has described Maddison Levi as a "weapon" after she led Australia to title glory at the Oceania 7s in B…
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12 Nov 2023, 14:43
Defensive lapses cost Australia in tight battles with rivals at Oceania Sevens
Australia have been left to rue some key defensive lapses after suffering tight losses to Fiji and New Zealand in the men's compet…
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11 Nov 2023, 17:14
‘It’s unfair’: Hamish McLennan doubles down on Eddie Jones appointment
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan doesn't regret hiring Eddie Jones, despite the Wallabies coach's short-lived reign over a…
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09 Nov 2023, 17:34
Rebels expect big things from Taniela Tupou after ‘smart recruitment'
Melbourne expect superstar Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou to hit the ground running, with their new recruit to start training with t…
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09 Nov 2023, 17:22
Eddie Jones confirms interest in Japan coaching job
Eddie Jones has given the strongest indication yet that he's keen to take on the Japan coaching job for a second time.
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07 Nov 2023, 23:53
Eddie Jones expects to be in his next job 'very shortly'
The irrepressible Eddie Jones has promised he'll be back in a rugby job "very shortly" as he left the scene of his latest losing c…
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05 Nov 2023, 16:53
Reds put Japanese side to sword in return to Ballymore
The Queensland Reds hung on in a thriller to beat Japanese side Saitama Wild Knights 31-29 in a return to their spiritual home of …
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04 Nov 2023, 7:29
Wallaroos looking to hand Tregonning a 'fairytale finish' with WXV1 win
Assistant coach Scott Fava is confident the Wallaroos can continue their winning momentum when they meet Wales in WXV1. 
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02 Nov 2023, 19:36
Discarded Wallaby Jock Campbell backed for international revival
The 28-year-old will play No.15 for the Reds against Japanese side Saitama Wild Knights at Ballymore on Saturday.
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02 Nov 2023, 19:21
'Elvis has left the building': Deans gives Wallabies advice after ruling himself out
Robbie Deans has offered Rugby Australia some sage advice after becoming the first big name to rule himself out as a contender to …
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01 Nov 2023, 5:52
Stewart returns to Wallaroos starting XV against Wales
Head coach Jay Tregonning has made one change to his starting XV from last week's victory over France as the Wallaroos prepare to …
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31 Oct 2023, 20:51
Eddie Jones' 'breaking point' revealed over his decision to walk
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh believes Eddie Jones walking away from the remaining four years of his contract is the "sensible o…
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31 Oct 2023, 20:40
Rugby Australia boss apologises for the state of the Wallabies
Feeling the despair of fans, Phil Waugh has apologised for the Wallabies' dismal 2023 campaign while promising to drag Australia's…
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31 Oct 2023, 20:34
The tides of change are in motion for All Blacks
As Australian rugby churns from crisis to crisis, New Zealanders are also confronting a new era for their beloved All Blacks.
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30 Oct 2023, 17:04
Rugby Australia set sights on new coach as Eddie Jones walks
Eddie Jones has left Rugby Australia scrambling for a new national coach after sensationally walking out on the Wallabies 10 month…
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29 Oct 2023, 20:54
Michael Hooper's classy response to surprising Eddie Jones remarks
Michael Hooper has avoided being drawn into a war of words with Wallabies coach Eddie Jones, who says he didn't select the long-ti…
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29 Oct 2023, 4:43
Eddie Jones quits as Wallabies boss after 10 disastrous months
Eddie Jones has resigned as Wallabies coach, just 10 months into a five-year deal.
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29 Oct 2023, 4:20
Ian Foster on the cusp of vindication with it all on the line
The Rugby World Cup final offers New Zealand and South Africa the chance to win a fourth title and become the greatest nation in t…
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27 Oct 2023, 21:39
'Superstar of the future': Wallaroos back 18-year-old to shine against France
The Wallaroos are looking to upset giant-killers France, who downed world champions New Zealand 18-17 on their home turf in round …
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27 Oct 2023, 21:28
'Didn't have the class': Cheika refuses to leave World Cup on sour note
The Pumas were blown away at the Stade de France but will return next Friday to play either England or South Africa.
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20 Oct 2023, 22:05
Wallaroos single out England skipper withs sights set on upset
Wallaroos assistant coach Scott Fava said his fifth-ranked team was aware of the challenge presented across the park by world No.1…
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19 Oct 2023, 23:38
Super W expansion delayed as 2024 schedule announced
The five-round season, plus a two-week finals series, kicks off on Friday, March 15 with the Western Force hosting the Melbourne R…
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17 Oct 2023, 23:41
Wallaroos shift Palu from midfield to blindside in team for England
The Australians open their campaign in Wellington against England on Friday night, followed by matches against France and Wales.
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17 Oct 2023, 23:26
'The definition of insanity': Eddie Jones gets 'factual' on World Cup selections
Eddie Jones has finally revealed the reason for omitting Quade Cooper from Australia's Rugby World Cup squad.
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17 Oct 2023, 15:34
Eddie Jones doubles down on denying Japan talks, commits to Wallabies
Eddie Jones remains committed to Australian rugby and says his full intention is to coach the Wallabies through to the home World …
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16 Oct 2023, 19:31
Australian government boosts funding for Fijiana and Fijian Drua
While Fiji helped dump the floundering Wallabies out of the Rugby World Cup, Australia has announced additional funding to support…
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16 Oct 2023, 17:42
Queensland throws support behind Rugby Australia's centralisation bid
The Wallabies' World Cup flop has prompted a top-to-bottom review of the national program and shone a spotlight on RA's bid to ali…
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10 Oct 2023, 23:33
Eddie Jones 'not comfortable' with results but backs World Cup strategy
Eddie Jones says his mum Nellie anxiously texted him last year after a run of poor results as England coach, asking him if he was …
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09 Oct 2023, 16:43
Moore says 'this is the time for the change' in Australian rugby
Former Australia great Stephen Moore says urgent action is needed to save rugby in this country following the Wallabies' disastrou…
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09 Oct 2023, 16:15
Skelton interrupts Jones as coach takes blame for injury toll
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says he blames himself for injuries to captain Will Skelton and prop Taniela Tupou in training in the …
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06 Oct 2023, 19:45
Wallabies' Carter Gordon sent home early with knee injury
The Wallabies' wretched World Cup just goes from bad to worse with Carter Gordon and Nick Frost ruled out for the remainder of the…
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04 Oct 2023, 15:19
'Prepared to fight': Uruguay to fire 'last bullet' against All Blacks
Centre Vilaseca insisted Uruguay have a plan to take the game to New Zealand, who need a bonus-point win on Thursday to be guarant…
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03 Oct 2023, 17:33
'It's not over until it's over': Wallabies to don red in hope of Portugal upset
The Australians are in limbo this week; their slim hopes hanging on minnows Portugal denying Fiji a single competition point in th…
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02 Oct 2023, 23:07
Rugby Australia admit there is a mountain to climb after wild weekend
With footy finals done in Australia, it was supposed to be the Wallabies' time to shine but instead, the sport is preparing for a …
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02 Oct 2023, 22:51
Rugby Australia say Eddie Jones' job as Wallabies head coach is safe
While describing the Wallabies' World Cup campaign as "bitterly disappointing", Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh believes axing emb…
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02 Oct 2023, 4:14
New Zealand's esteemed Ranfurly Shield trophy trashed in party rampage
New Zealand Rugby will confiscate and repair the coveted Ranfurly Shield from recent winners Hawke's Bay after their players broke…
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02 Oct 2023, 4:09
How the Wallabies could still survive Pool C
The Wallabies' World Cup in France remains alive - for another day at least - with Fiji failing to secure the maximum points neede…
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01 Oct 2023, 8:38
Black Ferns retain O’Reilly Cup by thrashing Wallaroos in Hamilton
The Wallaroos have been thrashed 43-3 by New Zealand in their second O'Reilly Cup rugby clash of 2023.
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30 Sep 2023, 14:09
Grim Wallaby World Cup won't diminish 'pride' of debut for Perese
At least someone is smiling in the Wallabies camp with Izaia Perese beaming after finally earning a call-up for their last Rugby …
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29 Sep 2023, 20:27
Eddie Jones explains why he's axed Samu Kerevi
Coach Eddie Jones has dumped Wallabies spearhead Samu Kerevi for their last World Cup pool match against Portugal in the latest o…
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29 Sep 2023, 12:03
'It's me': Eddie Jones offers himself up as the fall-guy for Wallabies' campaign
Following historic losses to Fiji and Wales, which put the Wallabies on the brink of missing the quarter-finals for the first time…
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29 Sep 2023, 11:57
Tom Hooper on Wales loss: 'That'll fuel me for the rest of my career'
Young flanker Tom Hooper is embracing the pain of the Wallabies' woeful World Cup performance, saying he will use it as fuel for t…
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28 Sep 2023, 20:15
Stephen Moore says Rugby Australia lack vision, Eddie Jones must come clean
Straight-shooting former Australia Test captain Stephen Moore says Eddie Jones must come clean on the Japan job and the Wallabies …
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28 Sep 2023, 19:59
The rugby league 'legend' inspiring Andrew Kellaway
Australia's defence coach hasn't fronted the media in France since a brief zoom call last month but Kellaway has been picking the …
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28 Sep 2023, 19:22
'It's obviously very devastating' - Wallabies aim to bounce back against minnows
The Wallabies plan to have all guns blazing against Portugal even if their Rugby World Cup campaign has been officially declared d…
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28 Sep 2023, 10:44
Influential Wallabies captain yet to reach peak of powers
Skelton himself said he might be too old, but Jones wants to see him at the next World Cup in 2027, hosted by Australia.
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26 Sep 2023, 21:23
Eddie Jones and Wallabies to face external review after 'disappointing' World Cup
The fate of Wallabies coach Eddie Jones rests on a post World Cup review with Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh saying the team has …
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25 Sep 2023, 16:15
'They'll be licking their lips': Wounded Wallabies expect Portugal to smell blood
Fullback Andrew Kellaway expects Portugal to be "licking their lips" about their World Cup clash with the battered Wallabies
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25 Sep 2023, 15:59
Eddie Jones receives support from unlikely ally
Eddie Jones has found a most unlikely ally as he fights doggedly to save his Wallabies coaching career following Australia's lates…
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25 Sep 2023, 5:29
Ex-Wallaby proposes scrapping Australian Super Rugby team
Eternally wounded from his own World Cup horror show, former Wallaby Stephen Hoiles believes less Australian Super Rugby teams is …
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25 Sep 2023, 5:15
Eddie Jones takes issue with questions over his commitment to Wallabies
A defiant Eddie Jones plans to fight for survival, insisting he's 100 per cent committed to turning the Wallabies around.
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25 Sep 2023, 0:34
Rugby Australia statement: Eddie Jones 'story'
Rugby Australia is standing by its man after reports Eddie Jones has been interviewed to take over the Japan coaching role after t…
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24 Sep 2023, 4:37
Bigger and better: Wallabies prioritise physicality against Wales
Admitting they were "spooked" by Fiji, veteran prop James Slipper feels the Wallabies have fixed their weaknesses.
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22 Sep 2023, 22:00
The 130kg giant-sized former NRL prospect tasked with replacing Tupou and Skelton
Missing big bodies Will Skelton and Taniela Tupou through injury for their must-win match in Lyon on Sunday (Monday AEST), Fa'ama…
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22 Sep 2023, 12:28
Eddie Jones admits his future with Wallabies at stake
Eddie Jones says he's unsure if he will be coaching the Wallabies beyond the World Cup if they fall to Wales in their crunch pool …
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22 Sep 2023, 12:09
‘Talk about leadership’: Wallabies in the dark before must-win Wales clash
Despite their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread, the Wallabies are in the dark about who will lead the side in one of the bigges…
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21 Sep 2023, 10:17
‘It’s a massive game’: Wales wary of ‘wounded’ Wallabies
The Wallabies are like a "wounded animal" ahead of their high-stakes World Cup clash in Lyon, according to Wales assistant coach …
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21 Sep 2023, 10:09
Wallabies 'at the start of the cycle' needing to 'fast track' form
Jones took the blame for the Fiji loss and said he would be held accountable for his bold selection calls and game plan.
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19 Sep 2023, 23:03
Wallabies finding rhythm in key area to lead World Cup statistics
The shell-shocked Australians are preparing for a must-win clash with Wales in Lyon this Sunday, with their hopes of a quarter-fin…
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19 Sep 2023, 17:09
Piper Duck ruled out as Wallaroos name squad for WXV 1
Michaela Leonard will lead the Wallaroos on a four-Test tour of New Zealand while regular captain Piper Duck recovers from ankle s…
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19 Sep 2023, 16:27
'Shadows in every corner': Wallabies block out noise for must-win clash
Australia's World Cup-defining clash with Wales can't come soon enough for Wallabies coach Eddie Jones, who is still searching for…
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18 Sep 2023, 21:07
Australia insist there are 'no mind games' as Skelton still a chance
The Wallabies insist they haven't made a final call on injured captain Will Skelton for their Rugby World Cup clash with Fiji even…
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16 Sep 2023, 10:52
Wallabies prop Schoupp looking for A-grade performance
Schoolteacher-turned-World Cup prop Blake Schoupp is fortunate Wallabies coach Eddie Jones saw something in him that his students …
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15 Sep 2023, 22:47
World Cup winner says elite defence no longer in the Wallabies DNA
Conceding just one try in a game is something Wallabies fans can only dream of. But how about one try through an entire Rugby Worl…
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15 Sep 2023, 21:28
Wallabies rocked by giant injury scare
The Wallabies have been rocked ahead of their crucial Rugby World Cup clash against Fiji with skipper Will Skelton in major doubt …
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15 Sep 2023, 6:34
Next man up mentality needed for Wallabies battling injury toll
The Wallabies have mixed news on the injury front with spearhead Taniela Tupou unlikely to face Fiji.
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14 Sep 2023, 20:33
'Keep earning that jersey': How Jones is mentoring his young playmaker
He's the golden child of Eddie Jones but that doesn't mean Carter Gordon hasn't had some tough chats with the Wallabies coach.
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14 Sep 2023, 19:49
Wallabies aim to pump brakes on Fiji's 'Semi-trailer'
The Wallabies are looking to put the brakes on Fiji's Semi Radradra with the ex-NRL star in their sights in their Rugby World Cup …
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14 Sep 2023, 4:22
Wallabies enforcer Taniela Tupou in doubt for Fiji clash
The Wallabies' front row stocks to face Fiji have taken a hit with key strike weapon Taniela Tupou under an injury cloud.
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14 Sep 2023, 4:14
‘Tucked each other in the bed’: Wallabies uncover World Cup larrikin
The Wallabies have uncovered a new version of "The Honey Badger" in country kid Tom Hooper.
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14 Sep 2023, 4:02
Eddie Jones delivers ode to maturing as a coach
Eddie Jones says he's joined Melbourne master coach Craig Bellamy in becoming more of a father figure towards his young Wallabies …
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12 Sep 2023, 21:34
'Fiji holds a special place in our heart': Kerevi fit and firing for crucial clash
The Wallabies need 108kg Kerevi at his tackle-busting best against Fiji, who shocked England in a World Cup warm-up.
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12 Sep 2023, 21:16
'Arguably the greatest coach' back in All Blacks camp after Wallaby excursion
New Zealanders were outraged when the World Cup-winning coach joined Jones's Wallabies prior to the tournament in France.
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12 Sep 2023, 1:04
Wallabies to 'tighten' the defensive screws for Fiji clash
Boosted by seven players with Fijian heritage in their World Cup squad, the Wallabies are preparing for a physical - and emotional…
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12 Sep 2023, 0:44
'I definitely wouldn't say I'm a rock star': McReight deflects Jones' compliment
Fraser McReight has laughed off a description by Wallabies coach Eddie Jones that the openside flankers are the "rock stars" of a …
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12 Sep 2023, 0:22
Taniela Tupou's humble response after outmuscling Georgia
The 27-year-old said he and the entire Wallabies outfit could take their game to another level when they faced Fiji in their next …
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12 Sep 2023, 0:11
Eddie Jones loses livewire Wallabies halfback for Fiji clash
Livewire Wallabies halfback Tate McDermott will miss their crunch Rugby World Cup pool clash with Fiji after he was felled making …
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10 Sep 2023, 3:20
'Our goal was to not receive more than eight or nine penalties'
Coach Levan Maisashvili has lamented his team's poor discipline as Georgia crashed to Australia in their Rugby World Cup opener in…
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10 Sep 2023, 3:13
Wallabies well equipped to handle Georgian heat in Paris
Stacked with Queenslanders, the Wallabies are hoping that the searing heat in Paris for their Rugby World Cup opener works in thei…
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08 Sep 2023, 23:02
'Eddie would be feeling the pinch': Michael Hooper on Wallabies' need for hot start
Wallabies legend Michael Hooper has no doubt Eddie Jones will be feeling the heat as Australia chase a desperately needed victory.
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08 Sep 2023, 19:13
Nawaqanitawase's Rugby World Cup start fulfils promise to grandma
Four years after a prophetic pledge to his grandmother, one-time schoolboys rugby reject Mark Nawaqanitawase will make a dream Wo…
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07 Sep 2023, 22:32
Wallabies forward pack primed and ready to 'dominate the World Cup'
Coach Eddie Jones said the heavy-weight Wallabies now had a forward pack capable of dominating the Rugby World Cup.
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07 Sep 2023, 22:22
Eddie Jones: 'It's 20 years since Australia's picked a young team like this'
Jones wasn't bothered about caps and said it was the "best team" available to attempt to end a five-game losing streak.
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07 Sep 2023, 16:42
'They would be the favourites': John Eales' assessment of wide open RWC
John Eales knows what it takes to win a Rugby World Cup but the former Wallabies skipper says who will take this year's title in F…
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05 Sep 2023, 22:34
Wallabies selections leave Eddie Jones with 'no safety net' at World Cup
The Wallabies no longer have a golden glow but halfback great Will Genia believes they can still shine at the Rugby World Cup.
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05 Sep 2023, 22:08
Wallabies discuss how aerial game will feature in new-look attack
Harnessing the aerial capabilities of wingers Mark Nawaqanitawase and Suliasi Vunivalu is part of the Wallabies' plan to "play to…
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04 Sep 2023, 21:37
Western Force part ways with CEO Tony Lewis
Niamh O'Connor, who joined the Force board last week, has been named as interim chief executive.
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01 Sep 2023, 16:22
'It's going to be better': Carter Gordon's verdict on poor goal kicking
After some niggles limited his practice through Super Rugby, the Melbourne Rebels star said he now had "no excuse".
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31 Aug 2023, 22:43
Les Kiss unveils new Reds coaching team with heavy London Irish flavour
Kiss has brought on former London Irish colleagues Brad Davis and Jonathan Fisher as well as Tonga assistant Zane Hilton.
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31 Aug 2023, 22:31
'The future's looking bright': Melbourne Rebels sign Fiji assistant coach
Fresh off last weekend's historic win over England at Twickenham, Fiji's assistant coach Brad Harris has signed to join the Melbou…
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31 Aug 2023, 20:16
'Tendon problem' likely to keep James Slipper sidelined for Georgia clash
But despite other injury problems in the squad also still lingering, Jones was adamant that everything was on course in the prepar…
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31 Aug 2023, 16:40
'Just shaving the uprights': Gordon backed to handle Wallabies goal-kicking
As a regular winner of Melbourne's highly-coveted blue jacket, Carter Gordon can rise to the challenge of handling the Wallabies' …
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30 Aug 2023, 19:02
'I never heard from rugby union': NRL star reveals recruitment talk was hollow
Murray effectively closed the door on a cross-code move earlier this week with his new Souths deal keeping him in league until 202…
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29 Aug 2023, 16:26
Eddie Jones defends Carter Gordon after off night with the tee
Eddie Jones insists the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup campaign remains on track despite a fifth straight loss.
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27 Aug 2023, 23:03
'We're letting ourselves down': Wallabies McDermott on loss to France
The Wallabies have crashed to a disappointing 41-17 loss to France in their Rugby World Cup warm-up Test in Paris, leaving them wi…
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27 Aug 2023, 17:40
'The gap is closing': Wallabies on notice after Fiji's shock win over England
The Wallabies have been given a stark reminder their passage into the knockout rounds at the Rugby World Cup is far from assured a…
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26 Aug 2023, 20:39
Wallabies row intel proving valuable in France
The Wallabies second-row has a distinctly French flavour as skipper Will Skelton and Richie Arnold line up against many of their c…
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26 Aug 2023, 2:20
Foketi: Wallabies not there to make up the numbers at the Rugby World Cup
The Australians are considered rank outsiders to lift the William Webb Ellis trophy for the first time since 1999 given they are w…
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23 Aug 2023, 23:48
Rugby Australia announce appointment of women's high-performance manager
RA has partnered with World Rugby to welcome three-time Olympic rower and Sydney 2000 silver medallist Jaime Fernandez into the …
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22 Aug 2023, 16:43
Shock Wallaby selection in line for first appearance against France
Shock selection Ben Donaldson could be in line for his first Wallabies appearance of the year when Australia face hosts France in …
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22 Aug 2023, 16:10
'Cancel his citizenship': New Zealand's PM weighs in on Steve Hansen
From the All Blacks to the prime minister, New Zealanders have been shocked by Rugby World Cup-winning coach Sir Steve Hansen's de…
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21 Aug 2023, 22:11
Rugby Australia respond to WAGs send-off scandal after Wallaroos uproar
Rugby Australia have admitted they have a "way to go" to improve conditions for the Wallaroos and have pledged to keep players inv…
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20 Aug 2023, 23:46
Eddie Jones likened to NRL coaching great
Wallabies assistant coach Jason Ryles says his new boss Eddie Jones shares similar coaching philosophies to Craig Bellamy, who he …
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20 Aug 2023, 8:58
'It's your move' - Wallaroos take to social media to hit out at Rugby Australia
Wallaroos players have lashed Rugby Australia for inequities between the women's and men's national programs, claiming their team …
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20 Aug 2023, 7:40
‘The most sought-after coach in the NRL’ joins Wallabies for World Cup
Jason Ryles will make a shock return to the rugby union coaching ranks as an assistant with the Wallabies at next month's World …
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18 Aug 2023, 1:12
Jones melts down in 'worst press conference' ever as Wallabies depart for World Cup
Defiant coach Eddie Jones turned on the media as the Wallabies prepared to fly out for the Rugby World Cup in France, saying they'…
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17 Aug 2023, 4:35
The unique leadership Will Skelton wants to bring to Wallabies
Reluctant leader Will Skelton is promising to stamp his own unique style of captaincy on the Wallabies after conceding he had to b…
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16 Aug 2023, 7:02
‘There is nothing better’: Haunted Wallaby craves Matildas revenge
Two decades on and the Wallabies' infamous extra-time loss to England in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final still haunts Mat Rogers.
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14 Aug 2023, 22:59
Australian game canned after 11 players come down with bacterial infection
Western Australia's premier rugby union competition has been rocked by a golden staph outbreak that has infected 11 players from t…
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12 Aug 2023, 7:43
Uncapped teenager shocked by Wallabies Rugby World Cup call
Max Jorgensen has placed his studies on hold in the hope of becoming the youngest Wallaby ever to debut at a Rugby World Cup.
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11 Aug 2023, 3:59
'Part one hasn't come off': Gatland's take on Jones' 'curveball' selections
Wales coach Warren Gatland has been unable to resist a little dig at Eddie Jones and his initial failures to rejuvenate the Wallab…
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10 Aug 2023, 16:41
'Not much of a talker': Skelton's surprise captaincy a result of 'trial and error'
Skelton recalled one previous captaincy experience, leading a Wallabies XV against the French Barbarians in 2016, a match his side…
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10 Aug 2023, 16:25
Report: Michael Hooper left out of Wallabies' World Cup squad
Longtime captain Michael Hooper has reportedly been left out of coach Eddie Jones's 33-man Wallabies squad for the Rugby World Cup…
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09 Aug 2023, 17:03
Michael Hooper a '50-50 call' for Eddie Jones' World Cup squad
Eddie Jones will confirm his 33-man squad for next month's showpiece on Thursday, Hooper's status looming as the biggest call.
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08 Aug 2023, 22:38
Ex Wallabies captain makes World Cup prediction U-turn
Former captain Stirling Mortlock has changed his tune and reckons the Wallabies can challenge for Rugby World Cup glory after all.…
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08 Aug 2023, 2:54
Fourth choice prop and one Test hooker on the brink of Rugby World Cup selection
Pone Fa'amausili and Matt Faessler stand on the brink of shock selections for Australia's Rugby World Cup squad after being thru…
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05 Aug 2023, 23:49
Ian Foster on the 'danger' that the All Blacks avoided
With his best poker face on, Ian Foster insisted he was "stoked" with New Zealand's return Bledisloe Cup performance as his All Bl…
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05 Aug 2023, 16:16
‘Not happy with losing’: Valiant Wallabies lose Bledisloe Cup thriller
The Wallabies have added a fresh Bledisloe Cup heartbreak to their lengthy list, throwing away a 14-point half-time lead to lose 2…
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05 Aug 2023, 1:27
‘They’re desperate’: Why the All Blacks can take ‘risks’ in Bledisloe II
Insisting there's plenty on the line in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup dead rubber, Sam Cane says the All Blacks believe they'll face a …
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04 Aug 2023, 19:27
'I don't think I got it wrong, mate': Eddie Jones burns 'rubbish' question on Carter Gordon
Jones is sticking by 22-year-old Carter Gordon at five eighth after his shaky night with the boot in his starting debut last weeke…
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02 Aug 2023, 20:07
‘No excuses’: Wallabies embracing ‘challenge’ before All Blacks clash
With the Rugby World Cup kicking off in just over a month, assistant coach Neale Hatley has underlined the urgency in the Wallabie…
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01 Aug 2023, 23:47
Wallabies written off by Aussie bookmakers with 'near-hopeless' odds of win
The Wallabies are across the Tasman needing to reverse last Saturday night's 38-7 drubbing in Melbourne as they bid to defeat the …
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01 Aug 2023, 16:47
O'Connor set for 'significant step towards his post-playing career'
James O'Connor will step up his transition into coaching after signing a contract extension with the Queensland Reds that should a…
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01 Aug 2023, 4:20
Australian court makes decision on Kurtley Beale bail conditions
Suspended Wallabies full-back Kurtley Beale has had bail conditions varied for him to potentially play rugby in France as he await…
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01 Aug 2023, 3:51
The advice Quade Cooper gave rookie back row amidst Bledisloe chaos
With the Wallabies missing two of their leaders, Quade Cooper has stepped up to help his troubled team try to match the might of t…
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31 Jul 2023, 3:32
Wallabies issue dire update on captain Ala'alatoa
Star Wallabies prop Allan Ala'alatoa will miss the Rugby World Cup after he was stretchered off the MCG during the Bledisloe Cup c…
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29 Jul 2023, 9:24
All Blacks wary of 'hurting' Wallabies with young gun at the helm
Ardie Savea has delivered a frightening message to Wallabies fans, insisting the All Blacks can go to another level in their Bledi…
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27 Jul 2023, 23:36
Wallabies draft giant openside to replace Michael Hooper
Eddie Jones is pushing the Wallabies physically to try to instil self belief in the side as they chase Bledisloe and World Cup glo…
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27 Jul 2023, 6:32
'You're not weak in speaking up': Taniela Tupou's message after emotional rehab
Tupou said he had to learn to speak up and ask for help from his Wallabies brethren and staff to climb out of the mental hole.
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25 Jul 2023, 22:59
The in-camp Wallabies reaction to Eddie Jones' latest high profile axing
Andrew Kellaway believes the cut-throat battle for Rugby World Cup spots hasn't changed the mindset of the Wallabies players as th…
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24 Jul 2023, 4:52
Eddie Jones defends Cooper's form while Hooper is a 'long shot' for Bledisloe I
The Australians are winless in their first two matches under returning coach Jones and face a mammoth task at the MCG next Saturda…
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23 Jul 2023, 3:25
Tate McDermott eyes No 9 jersey as Wallabies spy 'easy fix'
The plucky No.9 said more pain was certain against their formidable neighbours if the Wallabies dished up more of the same.
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21 Jul 2023, 17:08
'He had other options’: Reds confirm Brad Thorn’s replacement
Self-described "skinny rugby league winger" Les Kiss has been lured home in a coaching move that the Queensland Reds anticipate …
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20 Jul 2023, 18:13
‘I quite fancy ourselves’: Eddie Jones backs Wallabies to challenge All Blacks
Eddie Jones knows his Wallabies have no right to be confident but the coach still fancies his Bledisloe Cup chances.
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19 Jul 2023, 18:12
'Disaster; dreadful': Nick Farr-Jones' damning Aussie rugby comments
Nick Farr-Jones doubts the Wallabies believe they can win the Rugby World Cup and says that anything less than a semi-final appear…
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19 Jul 2023, 3:53
Why Eddie Jones wants 'nothing to do with New Zealand players'
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has distanced himself from a southern hemisphere all-stars side that will play the British and Irish L…
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19 Jul 2023, 3:33
James O'Connor: 'Really positive' feedback on new Reds coach
The confirmation of Les Kiss as Queensland Reds coach is imminent while James O'Connor is also close to finalising his future at t…
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19 Jul 2023, 3:04
'That's the reason I'm here': Defiant Eddie Jones confident Wallabies can win World Cup
A defiant Eddie Jones maintains Australia can win this year's Rugby World Cup despite facing the very real prospect of arriving in…
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16 Jul 2023, 23:31
Kerevi insists he's not the answer as Wallabies search for a new outside centre
The only problem is, the class act seemingly best equipped to replace Ikitau at outside centre in the two coming Bledisloe Cup mat…
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16 Jul 2023, 23:21
Eddie Jones' Wallabies World Cup prep in tatters after Pumas comeback win
The Wallabies' World Cup preparations lay in tatters after a demoralising 34-31 Rugby Championship loss to Argentina in Sydney.
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15 Jul 2023, 7:35
Wallaroos qualify for WXV1 despite hefty loss to Canada
The Canadian scrum caused the Wallaroos major headaches throughout, with four of their seven tries initiated off pack dominance.
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15 Jul 2023, 1:05
Tonga upset Australia A in Nuku'alofa
The Wallabies' depth ahead of the Rugby World Cup has been called into serious question, with an Australia A side beaten 27-21 by …
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14 Jul 2023, 4:55
Michael Cheika relishing latest coaching duel with Eddie Jones
Michael Cheika knows one swallow doesn't make a summer as he tries to plot another rare coaching win over long-time friend and foe…
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12 Jul 2023, 23:29
New skipper Piper Duck returns for Wallaroos
Wallaroos captain Piper Duck is set for her first appearance in the Pacific Four Series after being included on the bench to face …
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12 Jul 2023, 22:19
'I'm looking forward to that challenge': Quade Cooper learning from his past
Quade Cooper is confronting his demons head on as he prepares to tackle Argentina for the first time since suffering a devastating…
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12 Jul 2023, 2:57
'There were some positives': Wallabies find silver lining in Springbok battering
Some will say they're clutching at straws but the Wallabies have found a silver lining to their 43-12 Rugby Championship mauling.
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11 Jul 2023, 1:31
Watch: Eddie Jones blows up at journalist over 'smart-arse' question
Making no excuses for the Wallabies' disastrous performance against South Africa, coach Eddie Jones has chided a local reporter fo…
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09 Jul 2023, 2:55
Wallaroos bounce back to roll USA in Pacific Four rugby
The Wallaroos have banked their first-ever Pacific Four Series victory with a thumping 58-17 win over the United States.
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09 Jul 2023, 2:44
Eddie Jones' Wallabies plastered in Pretoria by Springboks
The Wallabies have turned in a horror first Test under coach Eddie Jones, falling 43-12 to South Africa to continue their 60-year …
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08 Jul 2023, 12:27
'Immense in all aspects': Skelton's start timely for 'aggressive' Wallabies pack
Scrum coach Neal Hatley has urged the Wallabies to be the aggressors in the ultimate litmus test, taking on South Africa at Loftus…
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07 Jul 2023, 21:41
'I don't think zen operates in Pretoria - it's more brandy and Coke up there'
Returning Wallabies five-eighth Quade Cooper will line up in Pretoria looking to take his first steps towards the Rugby World Cup.…
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07 Jul 2023, 4:41
Wallaroos look to go one better than last year's effort against the USA
Australia went 0-3 in last year's Pacific Four but saved their best performance for the Americans, charging home with two late tri…
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06 Jul 2023, 23:59
2023 Super Rugby season a tale of two halves for Wallabies debutant
Standing 199cm and weighing 118kg, Hooper will add physical presence against the Springboks, who pride themselves on their set pie…
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06 Jul 2023, 16:41
Cheika recalls Glasgow prop Sordoni to face New Zealand
Prop Lucio Sordoni will make his first appearance for Argentina in almost three years in an otherwise settled team named by coach …
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06 Jul 2023, 8:49
Jamie Joseph to step down as Japan head coach
Jamie Joseph will step down as Japan head coach after this year's Rugby World Cup in France. The 53-year-old took over in 2016 and…
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06 Jul 2023, 3:47
Eddie Jones names his first Wallabies side
Four players are in line to make Test debuts while Wallabies co-captain James Slipper has overcome a knee injury to be named for A…
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06 Jul 2023, 3:06
Wallabies under no illusions over 'quality' of Libbok-led Springboks
The Wallabies don't see a weakness in rookie five-eighth Manie Libbok, who has been named to steer South Africa in their opening R…
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04 Jul 2023, 20:51
Wallaby Allan Alaalatoa ‘ready to go’ against South Africa
Allan Alaalatoa is set to add some much-needed experience to the Wallabies pack after declaring himself fit for the daunting task …
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03 Jul 2023, 16:17
What the Boks expect from Eddie Jones' fired up Wallabies
South Africa are fully focused on winning this year's Rugby Championship ahead of their World Cup defence in France, Springbok cen…
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03 Jul 2023, 10:45
Eddie Jones: 'Imagine being in the first team that's beaten South Africa in Pretoria'
Australia have lost all previous seven Tests at Loftus Versfeld stretching back to 1963, but Jones couldn't care less.
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29 Jun 2023, 23:27
'He's here for a reason': A Carter Gordon debut in South Africa is sounding likely
Gordon revealed he'd never experienced training standards as high as coach Eddie Jones is generating from his Wallabies squad.
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29 Jun 2023, 16:29
Devastating scoreline registered as Black Ferns obliterate the Wallaroos
The Wallaroos have been no match for world champions New Zealand, crashing to a 50-0 loss to open their Pacific Four rugby campaig…
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29 Jun 2023, 6:13
Wallaroos feel they are 'chipping away' at Black Ferns
The Australians will get a check on their standing at Kayo Stadium in Brisbane on Thursday night when the countries line up in the…
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28 Jun 2023, 18:39
Melbourne Rebels confirm signing of former All Black centre
Proctor returns to the southern hemisphere stage following four seasons in the English Premiership, where he played for Northampto…
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28 Jun 2023, 18:30
Will Skelton can bring French 'edge' to Wallabies pack
Will Skelton admits he's yet to realise his potential in a Wallabies jersey but thinks with better knowledge of how to use his 150…
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27 Jun 2023, 1:08
Eddie Jones' surprise 'utility' picks ready to take on the Springboks
Coach Eddie Jones talked up the versatility of his players chosen for next month's Pretoria Test, saying he wants "multi-dimension…
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26 Jun 2023, 17:09
'Initially my reaction was I don't really know what utility is'
Josh Kemeny and Dylan Pietsch were as surprised as anyone to be listed as utilities in the Wallabies squad to tackle South Africa …
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26 Jun 2023, 4:46
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, 16:50
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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24 Jun 2023, 23:45
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, 4:17
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, 0:28
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, 21:22
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, 0:00
‘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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21 Jun 2023, 23:19
'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, 17:04
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, 22:11
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, 22:06
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, 18:06
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, 4:34
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, 2:00
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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16 Jun 2023, 23:03
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, 4:37
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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15 Jun 2023, 23:41
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, 17:20
'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, 17:02
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, 17:12
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, 3:34
'No-one in the media talks about that, we don't either'
Brad Thorn wants a "little break" and the Queensland Reds' coach has probably earned it after signing off from 30 consecutive year…
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11 Jun 2023, 3:24
Brumbies ready for Chiefs challenge after Super win
The biggest challenge in club rugby is awaiting the ACT Brumbies, and halfback Nic White says his side couldn't be more keen for i…
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11 Jun 2023, 3:14
Brumbies survive five minutes on their line post-siren to pinch win
The ACT Brumbies will fly the Australian flag in the Super Rugby Pacific play-offs for another week after a controversial win agai…
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10 Jun 2023, 6:54
Crusaders belt brave Drua, advance to Super semis
The defending champion Crusaders have advanced to the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals with victory over a team that beat them duri…
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10 Jun 2023, 5:03
Reds take Chiefs outside their comfort zone only to lose it late on
The Queensland Reds outscored the Chiefs by three tries to two but still lost 29-20 in Hamilton, Damian McKenzie's perfect boot de…
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10 Jun 2023, 3:45
Blues brutally end Waratahs' season as Eden Park hoodoo continues
The Blues have ended the NSW Waratahs' season with a clinical 41-12 victory in the opening Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final of 20…
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09 Jun 2023, 4:56
'We need the belief': Reds aim to upset Chiefs again
Tate McDermott is among a host of Queensland Reds players he says owe coach Brad Thorn plenty ahead of what history suggests will …
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09 Jun 2023, 0:48
Potential try-fest quarter-final as high scoring sides collide in Canberra
The Super Rugby Pacific's two best try-scoring teams clash on Saturday night, with the ACT Brumbies hosting the Hurricanes in a cr…
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08 Jun 2023, 23:45
New contract places Slipper on track for most capped Wallaby title
With 127 Wallabies caps since his Test debut in 2010, he's poised to move past George Gregan's all-time mark of 139 in the coming …
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08 Jun 2023, 16:45
Waratahs' Gordon dismisses Eden Park rugby hoodoo
It's been a graveyard for Australian teams but skipper Jake Gordon says Auckland's Eden Park holds no fears for the NSW Waratahs i…
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08 Jun 2023, 6:01
Brumbies' X-factor ruled out of quarter-final as team named
The setbacks keep coming for the ACT Brumbies ahead of their blockbuster Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final against the Hurricanes …
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07 Jun 2023, 22:20
'I'm really excited': Rebels sign Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
The Melbourne Rebels have officially confirmed Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has signed with the Super Rugby Pacific club …
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07 Jun 2023, 20:01
'We really need him': Reds star set to shift again for quarter-final
Josh Flook has tipped the "18-year-old" James O'Connor to resurface if he returns to the centres for the Queensland Reds.
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07 Jun 2023, 1:27
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