Bulked up lock Salakaia-Loto back in Wallabies fray
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has discussed his controversial omission from Joe Schmidt's final Wallabies Test squad ahead of his potential return to the fold in Japan.
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‘World-class’ criteria as Waratahs coach search narrows
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has remained coy on the prospect of Michael Cheika returning to coach the NSW Waratahs next season.
Rugby World Cup funding to aid Pacific push
As well as targeting Australian grassroots rugby, part of a $90 million World Cup funding package will be directed to establishing competitions in the Pacific.
Kiss era begins as Wallabies plan for Eddie’s Japan
Les Kiss has addressed the Wallabies for the first time as coach as the squad began preparations for Eddie Jones' Japan in Osaka.
Drua excited for Mooar given new coach’s high hopes
New coach Brad Mooar, no stranger to Super Rugby success, has big plans for a Fijian Drua team he wants the country to be proud of.
Rugby’s ‘generational talent’ shuns NRL in code war win
Australian rugby is celebrating a crucial contracting triumph, with Treyvon Pritchard understood to have shunned NRL overtures and agreed to remain in the code.
Tahs defy doubters to claim seventh Super W title
NSW Waratahs have run in six tries to beat Super W minor premiers Fijian Drua 34-17 in the final in Fiji to secure a third-straight title.
Olympian arrives at perfect time for Tahs’ title tilt
Tia Hinds has switched from rugby sevens to Super W and the flyhalf is set to play a key role as the Waratahs chase a historic win over the Drua in Fiji.
Pritchard’s golden pitch, Reds lock in schoolboy giant
Australian rugby has locked in an enormous schoolboy prospect while Olympic gold is being dangled as a carrot to keep Treyvon Pritchard in the game.
Lock him in: new Test coach’s big selection call
Les Kiss has recalled Lukhan Salakaia-Loto in his first big move as Wallabies coach, while a rookie could form a centre partnership with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Waugh outlines winning Wallabies expectation under Kiss
Joe Schmidt's losing record doesn't tell the full story, Phil Waugh says, as Les Kiss takes the Wallabies reins and the expectations shift.
Waratahs walking the talk ahead of Super W decider
Desiree Miller says a player-led meeting helped halt the NSW Waratahs' slide and position them for an record-extending seventh Super W title.
It’s all academic: key areas in rugby’s contract battle
Australian rugby powerbrokers have weighed in on the battle to contract the code's best talent and renewed calls to outlaw a "catastrophic" tackle technique.
‘Lots of positives’: Schmidt’s take on Wallabies reign
Despite presiding over just 12 wins from 31 Tests, outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has declared his three-year tenure a success before Les Kiss takes over.
Perese finds way home to Ballymore with Cup ambition
Izaia Perese will launch a second stint at Ballymore after re-signing with the Queensland Reds ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
Code theory: Les to give Wallabies Kiss of life
Les Kiss has detailed his Wallabies way and a theory that's underpinned almost 30 years of coaching as he takes the reins ahead of a home Rugby World Cup.
Schmidt identifies key weakness for Australian rugby
The Wallabies have farewelled coach Joe Schmidt with a win, running in nine tries to two in a 57-10 thumping of Italy in Perth.
Lock it in as hat-trick helps Wallabies wallop Italy
Josh Canham has become the first lock in Wallabies history to score a Test hat-trick as Australia snapped a six-match losing streak with a huge win over Italy.
Japan given French lesson as tourists pass crucial Test
France have defeated Japan 42-15 in the Nations Championship, with Matthieu Jalibert and Maxime Lamothe each scoring two tries inTokyo.
Waratahs defy Force-ful rivals to make Super W decider
NSW Waratahs will play Fijian Drua in next Saturday's Super W rugby grand final in Ba after a 33-22 away win over Western Force in their semi-final in Perth.
Drua prove too strong for Reds to reach Super W decider
Minor premiers Fijian Drua have secured a Super W home grand final with a crushing 31-5 win over the Queensland Reds in their semi-final in Lautoka.
Bad memories: Wallabies on alert for Italy clash
Australia have lost twice in a row to Italy, but the Wallabies are vowing to make amends in Perth in a bid to farewell coach Joe Schmidt in style.
Wilson makes captaincy pitch as new Wallabies era looms
The Wallabies are keen to send coach Joe Schmidt out with a win, but they know they face a tough task against an Italian side that beat Australia last year.
‘Motherland’ calls as Reds brace for dominant Drua
Tanya Kalounivale says she is buzzing with excitement at finally playing a professional game in her native country, even if it is for the Queensland Reds.
Schmidt backs in Meredith ahead of Wallabies farewell
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has taken the gamble of selecting Declan Meredith for the starting flyhalf spot ahead of Ben Donaldson for the clash against Italy.
‘Realistic’ Frost opens up on Wallabies omission
Second-rower Nick Frost doesn't feel like he performed to the level of a Wallaby for the ACT Brumbies as he looks to earn his spot back in the national team.
Stewart back to give ‘Tahs massive boost ahead of semi
Wallaroos' joint all-time leading tryscorer Maya Stewart is back from injury for the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby crunch semi-final against the Western Force.
Record low? Not on our watch, say Wallabies
Outgoing coach Joe Schmidt will need to guide his team to victory over Italy in Perth if he is to avoid owning the worst losing record in Wallabies history.
Wallabies playmaker sets sights on Italy Test return
Ben Donaldson is hopeful of giving the Wallabies a play-making boost against Italy as coach Joe Schmidt prepares to say arrivederci.
Trio called in as winless Wallabies farewell Schmidt
Outgoing coach Joe Schmidt has called in another young playmaker among three additions to the injury-hit squad for his final Test in charge of the Wallabies.
Baptism of fire: Wallabies debutant in tough initiation
Debutant Wallabies flyhalf Declan Meredith was on track to taste sweet victory, before France unleashed a devastating second-half try barrage.