Rebels try for $30m-plus in Rugby Australia court clash
The Melbourne Rebels are suing Rugby Australia for more than $30 million after the Super Rugby outfit was dissolved, claiming favouritism to interstate clubs.
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Former Wallabies star seals Super deal with Crusaders
After leaving the Queensland Reds, James O'Connor has signed with New Zealand heavyweights the Crusaders for next year's Super Rugby Pacific competition.
O’Connor weighs up groundbreaking shift to Kiwi club
After leaving the Queensland Reds, James O'Connor could continue his Super Rugby Pacific career in New Zealand with heavyweights the Crusaders.
Super-charged Reds to push Super Rugby boundaries
The demise of the Rebels has pumped up the depth of the remaining Australian Super Rugby Pacific sides and Reds coach Les Kiss is keen to push the boundaries.
Reds back Petaia’s big NFL gamble as path revealed
Two-time Wallabies World Cup talent and Reds star Jordan Petaia will go without pay for at least five months to chase his NFL dream at a Florida training camp.
Gordon back but Koroibete, Slipper out of Bledisloe II
Veteran winger Marika Koroibete has suffered a wrist injury and won't play in the return Bledisloe Cup clash in Wellington on Saturday.
McKenzie promoted for Wallaroos’ rematch with Wales
Arabella McKenzie will return to the Wallaroos' starting side as playmaker when they face Wales for the second time in eight days, but on a different continent.
Wallabies admit All Blacks assignment is daunting
The Wallabies again run the gauntlet on Saturday night when they attempt to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand after a 27-match winless run.
All Blacks’ second-half show overpowers Wallabies
The Wallabies led 13-12 in the 40th minute but didn't score another point in the second Bledisloe Cup Test, losing 33-13 to the All Blacks in Wellington.
Junkyard Dog Ryan re-signs, braces for selection battle
Emerging Queensland Reds winger Tim Ryan has confirmed a two-year contract extension at the Super Rugby club now flush with options in his position.
The fear driving All Blacks to keep the Bledisloe Cup
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett admits no one wants to be part of that team in history that handed the Bledisloe Cup back to Australia.
All Blacks edge out Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup
The Bledisloe Cup will remain in New Zealand for a 23rd straight year after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies 31-28 in a Rugby Championship thriller in Sydney.
Cheika’s Leicester reign off to a winning start
Michael Cheika is off to perfect start as his new Leicester Tigers side snatch a dramatic late victory at Exeter Chiefs in English rugby's Premiership.
Wallabies frustrated by rollercoaster Test performances
Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa says the team badly want an 80-minute performance in their second Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand.
Inside knowledge goes both ways, says Wallaby Schmidt
The Wallabies will tap into their coach's intel on the All Blacks, but Joe Schmidt says inside knowledge goes both ways ahead of the Bledisloe Cup opener.
Schmidt refuses to talk about bringing Bledisloe back
With an intimate knowledge of the All Blacks' firepower, the Wallabies' New Zealand coach Joe Schmidt won't talk about returning the Bledisloe Cup to Australia.
Wallabies batten down the hatches for All Blacks Test
The Wallabies are doing their best to ignore the outside noise as they look to bounce back from a 40-point loss to Argentina against the stewing All Blacks.
Loyal Liam in the Wright place, eyes Test return
Liam Wright has spilled on his injury setbacks, planned Test return and why he decided to stay in Australian rugby despite an odd contract omission.
Wallabies bracing for beaten All Blacks Cup response
Wallabies fullback Tom Wright is expecting the All Blacks to be keen to "rip in" in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash, disappointed by their recent results.
No mass changes for Wallabies despite record loss
The Wallabies are banking on stability to help them rebound from their horror loss to Argentina when they confront the All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup.
O’Connor opts out at Reds, seeks overseas move
Australian rugby star James O'Connor will likely finish his career overseas after not extending his contract at the Queensland Reds.
Suaalii to go straight from NRL finals to Spring Tour
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to go from the NRL finals to a Spring Tour in a little over a month, as he closes in on a Wallabies debut in Europe.
Slipper joins rugby great Gregan with milestone match
A humble James Slipper feels awkward to be included among Wallabies greats, but has earnt the honour by joining George Gregan as the most capped Test player.
Schmidt won’t panic after Wallabies’ Santa Fe smashing
Coach Joe Schmidt says he won't do anything drastic ahead of the Bledisloe Cup, despite the Wallabies copping a record 67-27 hiding in Argentina.
Asian minnows enjoy success in World Cup qualifiers
There were shocks galore in the opening night of the third round of World Cup qualifying with minnows Bahrain, Palestine, the UAE and Indonesia causing upsets.
Wallabies clinch last-gasp comeback win in Argentina
The Wallabies have breathed life into their Rugby Championship with a thrilling 20-19 comeback defeat of Argentina in South America.
Wilson’s club-to-captain ‘pinch yourself’ Wallaby ride
Harry Wilson had to pinch himself after captaining the Wallabies to victory in Argentina a year after the Test discard had dominated in his Brisbane club final.
Lolesio’s licence as Schmidt walks Wallabies tightrope
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is happy to see playmaker Noah Lolesio learn on the job as the deck is shuffled around him.
Wilson takes Wallabies captaincy for Pumas Test
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is looking for backrower Harry Wilson to lead with his actions against Argentina in their Rugby Championship clash in Buenos Aires.
Schmidt calls uncapped trio into Wallabies tour squad
Uncapped trio David Feliuai, Josh Canham and Hamish Stewart have been included in the Wallabies' squad for a two-Test Rugby Championship trip to Argentina.
Lolesio flags front-foot offensive in Argentina
Wallabies playmaker Noah Lolesio has identified an area of his game that he hints could become a centrepiece of Joe Schmidt's offensive strategy.