Eels release star Lomax as R360 beckons
Parramatta star Zac Lomax has been released from the final three years of his NRL contract, fuelling speculation of a move to breakaway rugby competition R360.
Parramatta star Zac Lomax has been released from the final three years of his NRL contract, fuelling speculation of a move to breakaway rugby competition R360.
After falling to England and Italy, the Wallabies are halfway towards becoming the first Australian tourists since 1958 to lose four straight Tests in Europe.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is under pressure to revive his side's flagging fortunes following a disastrous spring tour loss to lowly-ranked Italy in Udine.
Tom Lynagh's 18-year-old brother Nic, a fullback or winger, will join the Queensland Reds' academy from London later this month.
The code-bounding Carter Gordon will be back in the starting No.10 shirt for the Wallabies against Italy in Udine as Tane Edmed reverts to the bench.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he's happy to have the hand he's been dealt despite complaints the Twickenham Test has been stacked in England's favour.
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson reckons his men revel in the role of underdogs and are ready to pull off another shock triumph at Twickenham
England have crushed the Wallabies' hopes of back-to-back wins at Twickenham, winning comfortably 25-7 in a largely one-sided affair.
Favourite son Liam Wright is moving on from the Queensland Reds, with the former captain announcing his departure after eight years and 86 matches.
Coach Joe Schmidt is breathing easier after his Wallabies avoided a first-ever loss to Japan with a 19-15 victory over Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms in Tokyo.
Berrick Barnes believes Carter Gordon will hit the ground running in his rugby return after coaching the young No.10 at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Robbie Deans sees the Queensland Reds' long list of flyhalf contenders as the "perfect" situation to address the Wallabies' hunt for a long-term playmaker.
Two-Test rookie flanker Nick Champion de Crespigny has been named to captain the Wallabies against Eddie Jones' Japan in Saturday's rugby Test in Tokyo.
Wallabies coach-in-waiting Les Kiss is an admirer of Kangaroos debutant Mark Nawaqanitawase, who he says will return to union in 2027 wiser and a better player.
Japan coach Eddie Jones was at his agitating best as he previewed his first encounter with the Wallabies since his controversial exit, and endorsed R360.
Shock new Wallabies captain Nick Champion de Crespigny is confident he has the team to lead to a vital victory over Japan in Saturday's spring tour opener.
Marika Koroibete says his Test career is "done", happy to pass the baton to the Wallabies' next-generation wingers aspiring to play at the 2027 World Cup.
Hunter Paisami is hoping to prove himself in Saturday's Test against Japan and regain the Wallabies No.12 jersey for the spring tour.
Two Wallaroos veterans have announced their Test retirements as the team hunts for a new full-time coach.
Coach Joe Schmidt says code-hopping Carter Gordon is a big chance of playing in the Wallabies' spring tour opener just 12 days after leaving the NRL.
Skipper Harry Wilson say the Wallabies don't need to focus on polarising coach Eddie Jones for extra motivation to beat Japan in their rugby Test in Tokyo.
With Quade Cooper floating the idea following the Wallabies' recent loss to NZ, Carter Gordon could switch back to rugby after an injury-affected NRL stint.
Rugby Australia has joined forces with seven national unions in banning any players from representing the Wallabies if they join the rebel R360 league.
NRL bosses have met with club counterparts over the threat of breakaway rugby competition R360, and are seeking legal advice on ways to deter players.
Released from his NRL deal, Carter Gordon has been thrust into the Wallabies' end-of-year tour squad, while another Test playmaker has been left out.
A new rebel rugby competition could be launched as early as next year, but Rugby Australia are set to blacklist any Wallabies players who participate.
The Wallabies have lost their past 10 matches against New Zealand, and slumping to an 11th loss would be simply unthinkable in James Slipper's Test farewell.
The Wallabies have slumped to their 11th straight loss to the All Blacks after conceding four tries to one in a wet Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth.
The Wallabies have slumped to a record 11th consecutive loss to the All Blacks, but they are already turning their attention to a make-or-break Spring tour.
Scans have revealed the worst possible news for Wallabies halfback Tate McDermott, who requires year-ending surgery on his hamstring.
Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has rejoined the Sydney Roosters but this time in a full-time role, working with their forwards and emerging coaches.