Drua pledge toughness on road as Mataele eyes World Cup
Fijian-born winger Manasa Mataele will return home to impart toughness in the Drua and attempt to revive his Test career ahead of next year's World Cup.
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Fiji a ‘massive threat’ at World Cup: Wallabies captain
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson is wary of Fiji at the 2027 World Cup following the Pacific side's improvements in recent years.
‘Frightening’: why Reds will stoke Kiwi rugby rivalry
Stoking rivalries across the Tasman and pushing an up-tempo brand of rugby is the focus of the 30th Super Rugby Pacific season, which begins next week.
Wallabies’ surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup
The fixtures for Australia's home Rugby World Cup next year have been revealed, with the hosts facing Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in the group stage.
Tap-and-go: Super tweaks to speed up domestic rugby
A host of rule innovations will be introduced in this season's Super Rugby Pacific competition, designed to encourage faster play and reduce "dead time".
Coach wowed by Tah’s statement in Super homecoming
Hooker Folau Fainga'a is back in Australia and fitter than ever, according to the NSW Waratahs coach that first recruited him to the Brumbies a decade ago.
‘We want results’: Waratahs skipper addresses dust-up
New NSW Waratahs captain Matt Philip has shrugged off the impact of a pre-season training punch-up, describing it as a product of their improved intensity.
The key factor in code-hopper’s Wallabies start date
If code-hopper Angus Crichton wants to play for the Wallabies earlier than November, he'll have to get permission from the Sydney Roosters, not the NRL itself.
Wallaroos lock in Anzac clash as part of 10-Test year
The Wallaroos and Black Ferns will play on Anzac Day for the first time, with the Sunshine Coast fixture part of Australia's 10-Test 2026 campaign.
Test contender’s reality check as Tahs pump sloppy Reds
World Cup Wallaby Carter Gordon showed glimpses of form in the No.10 for the Reds in his rugby return but was on the wrong end of a Waratahs trial game defeat.
Reds lock in title-winner Cotter as Kiss successor
Vern Cotter, who coached the Blues to the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific title, will take over the Reds job once Les Kiss departs for the Wallabies this year.
World Cup dream alive as Roosters star defects to rugby
Star second-rower Angus Crichton will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of the NRL season to play his boyhood code of rugby union.
Wallabies captain Wilson to miss start of Super Rugby
Queensland backrower Harry Wilson has undergone surgery on his troublesome right knee and is expected to be sidelined for about six weeks.
Unruffled Rennie shows nerves of Steel with Kobe win
With his team going great guns in Japan, former Wallabies mentor Dave Rennie is one of a number of options to become the new All Blacks coach.
Flanker Fraser the McReight man to lead Queensland Reds
Fraser McReight will captain Queensland in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific, with the idea coming from former skipper Tate McDermott.
No welcome mat for league’s Lomax from Wallabies star
Star scrumhalf Tate McDermott feels the Wallabies have enough depth on the wing without chasing former NRL flyer Zac Lomax, who is tossing up a code switch.
Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean knighted in UK honours
Actor Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and the English women's football and rugby teams lead the New Year Honours list.
‘Anything’s possible’: Kiss tipping a Wallabies revival
Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss truly believes the lowly-ranked tournament hosts can be a force at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The Australians gunning for Japanese rugby glory
A former Wallabies coach, plenty of Australian players and a handful of ex-NRL flyers will have a point to prove when the Japanese rugby union season kicks off.
‘Consistency at 10 will help’: Joe Schmidt’s confession
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admits settling on a first-choice No.10 is a challenge after the coach used seven flyhalves in a rollercoaster 2025 campaign.
Wallabies want to face All Blacks to open World Cup
In a first-ever scenario, tournament hosts Australia have been drawn in the same group as arch-rivals New Zealand for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
‘Not at this stage’: Schmidt coy about Wallabies role
Wily Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has not ruled out staying on as a World Cup advisor - or returning to the All Blacks camp for the 2027 showpiece in Australia.
Wallabies say konnichiwa to coach Kiss with Japan Test
With Joe Schmidt overseeing the Wallabies for three Tests of the new Nations Championship, Les Kiss will take over for a home and away series against Japan.
R360 threat over with NRL ready to welcome back stars
Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen will be able to return to the NRL if they wish, after rebel rugby competition R360's launch was abandoned until at least 2028.
R360’s demise could make for one big winner in NRL
Brisbane will be relieved by the news of R360's abandoned launch given their battle to keep Payne Haas and would not be alone in welcoming the collapse.
Wallabies have progressed since World Cup woes: Hooper
Forward Tom Hooper was part of the Wallabies' 2023 World Cup humiliation and, back in Paris, insists the current crop are very different under Joe Schmidt.
Superstar Suaalii remains Wallabies’ true believer
After his first full year in a gold jersey, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii doesn't appear to have regrets about his code switch, believing the Wallabies are on the up.
Wallabies insist No.10 merry-go-round not ‘disruptive’
Joe Schmidt will make yet another change of starting fly-half against France but his Wallabies don't believe the revolving door of 10s is disrupting them.
‘Frustrated’ Schmidt defends his weary Wallaby triers
Carter Gordon is set to play No.10 despite an injury worry as "frustrated" Joe Schmidt backs the Wallabies to be rewarded with a win in their tour finale.
O’Connor still wanted amid Wallabies’ 10 turmoil
The Wallabies' No.10 woes keep going with Carter Gordon out of the team to face France - but James O'Connor has been told he still has an international future.
Injured Wallaby tipped to become a champion in gold
Carter Gordon's injury woes mean he'll miss the last Wallabies' Test of the year, but his captain is sure the luckless flyhalf will become a rugby star in gold.