Australia's Rugby Sevens Men's team admit they are devastated after finishing fourth at the Paris Olympics following a narrow 26-19 loss to South Africa in the bronze medal match at Stade de France.
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 the race to win that trans-Tasman battle for the first time.
The Queensland Reds have capped off an enthralling round of upsets by beating the previously undefeated Chiefs 25-19.
Six Australians, eight Kiwis and one Samoan made the cut for the Super Rugby Pacific team of the week for their performances in round one.
A guide to the Australian teams in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season with predictions for every team.
Phil Waugh is challenging Australia's under-performing Super Rugby sides to finally stand up to their New Zealand rivals.
Warren Gatland exited the World Cup with the goodwill of the Welsh rugby public and will waste no time in preparing for the journey ahead
Only one Australian has been voted into a fan-selected Super Rugby Pacific Dream Team conducted by RugbyPass.
A Super Rugby Pacific star has outlined how the Australian teams can beat their Kiwi counterparts in the competition later this season.