Lynagh niggle adds intrigue to Reds’ No.10 question
Tom Lynagh is battling a back niggle but the No.10 says he's learnt to be more competitive as he fights for a spot in Les Kiss's Queensland Reds starting side.
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Super Rugby Rebels deny voluntary administration status
The Melbourne Rebels are yet to formally enter voluntary administration, however the Super Rugby battlers remain in huge financial strife.
O’Connor ditches pressures of past, plans to play on
Queensland Reds playmaker James O'Connor has no plans to retire this year and would love another chance to end a fluctuating Wallabies career on his terms.
Beale’s sexual assault accuser set to give evidence
Kurtley Beale has pleaded not guilty before a jury that is expected to hear from the woman he is accused of groping and sexually assaulting at a Sydney pub.
Beale jury shown alleged grope before sexual assault
The jury judging if Kurtley Beale groped and sexually assaulted a woman has seen CCTV from the night as his lawyer argues a "quite different version of events".
Wallabies’ Schmidt a great rugby mind: All Blacks coach
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says fellow Kiwi Joe Schmidt will set the Wallabies on a clear path forwards following their chaotic stint under Eddie Jones.
Schmidt firms as RA push on with Wallabies coach call
Joe Schmidt is set to become the third New Zealander to coach the Wallabies, with an announcement likely well before the March deadline initially forecast.
Kiwi Joe Schmidt tasked with Wallabies rebuild
Kiwi Joe Schmidt has been confirmed as the new Wallabies coach, given the task of rebuilding a team still licking their wounds from a historic World Cup flop.
‘Boring’ Schmidt not here to sell Wallabies dream
New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt presented himself as the antithesis of predecessor Eddie Jones as he addressed the challenge of rebuilding the national team.
‘Surgical’ Schmidt right man for Wallabies gig: Kiss
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss says former colleague and new Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt is an ideal candidate for the role.
McDermott, Wright again to captain Queensland Reds
The Queensland Reds are sticking with their leadership set-up, with Tate McDermott and Liam Wright to captain the side again in 2024.
Lions coach Farrell sure Wallabies ‘will get it right’
Andy Farrell, the new British and Irish Lions coach, is sure the Wallabies will rebound to ensure the 2025 series will be "massive for Australian sport".
Andy Farrell appointed Lions coach for Australia tour
The British and Irish Lions have appointed Ireland's Andy Farrell as their head coach for the 2025 tour of Australia.
Quade Cooper rides road to rugby redemption in Tokyo
A controversial omission from the Wallabies squad for the Rugby World Cup, Quade Cooper will return to action with his Japanese club side Kintetsu.
Cooper’s rugby return marred by yellow card, heavy loss
Wallabies World Cup reject Quade Cooper's comeback in Japanese rugby has ended with a yellow card and a 27-point battering for his Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.
Ireland link has Schmidt as Wallabies coach contender
David Nucifora and Peter Horne taking on key RA roles after helping Ireland to world No.1 has raised the prospect of Joe Schmidt coaching the Wallabies.
Kiss says Queensland Reds’ No.10 race far from run
New coach Les Kiss has demanded the Queensland Reds be more clinical and versatile as he mulls his options at No.10 for the next Super Rugby Pacific season.
Cheika quits Pumas, RA not ruling out Wallabies return
Michael Cheika's decision to quit his post with the Pumas has raised the inevitable question as to whether or not he will return as Wallabies coach.
Guilt-free Jones denies early interview in Japan reveal
A guilt-free Eddie Jones says he is comfortable with the circumstances surrounding his controversial move from the Wallabies to coach Japan.
Clean slate as McReight vows to use World Cup for good
Queensland Reds star Fraser McReight is enjoying the clean slate at club level after a World Cup campaign he thinks will have long-term benefits.
Eddie Jones out to salvage reputation back in Japan
After his England and Australian adventures ended in failure and acrimony, Eddie Jones is looking for redemption with his new job on an old stamping ground.
Invested Moore’s simple advice to RA after Eddie exit
Stephen Moore has offered his thoughts on the appointment of the next Wallabies coach as he prepares for his own return of sorts to the Queensland Reds.
Super Rugby must speed up to lure fans back: Waugh
RA chief executive Phil Waugh says speeding up the game and limiting the time the ball is out of play are ways to revive interest in Super Rugby.
Aussie sevens women triumph again but men lose final
Australia's sevens women have earned back-to-back world series triumphs in Cape Town in dramatic fashion while the Aussie men were beaten in their final.
Australian Open golf may be lost to NSW despite success
Golf Australia has revealed free-to-air TV numbers were up almost 200 per cent during the compelling final round of the Australian Open in Sydney.
Rebels’ Tupou seeks fresh start after RWC nightmare
Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou simply wants to stay fit and perform for the Melbourne Rebels after his high-profile Super Rugby Pacific switch from the Reds.
Vest finds way out of ‘long tunnel’ after broken neck
Connor Vest has opened up about life under new coach Les Kiss and the broken neck that left the Queensland Reds enforcer pondering his future.
Bell throws hat into ring to captain wounded Wallabies
NSW Waratahs prop Angus Bell says he aspired to captain the Wallabies and would be happy to answer any SOS call from the new coach, whoever that may be.
Wallaby Nawaqanitawase defects to NRL’s Roosters
Mark Nawaqanitawase could still play for the Wallabies next year, despite signing a two-year NRL deal from 2025 with the Sydney Roosters
Levi sisters power Aussie women to Dubai Sevens triumph
The Levi sisters, Maddison and Teagan, have played huge roles in powering Australia's rugby women to a Dubai Sevens triumph over previously invincible NZ.
Levi sisters lead Aussie charge towards Paris Olympics
Maddison and Teagan Levi are locked into the Australian rugby sevens program long-term with the star sisters set to be part of the Paris Olympic charge.