‘Pick and stick’: SBW’s tip for Wallabies coach Schmidt
New Zealand World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams is urging Wallabies coach to pick and stick with whoever he opts to wear Australia's troublesome No.10 jumper.
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Door open for overseas Wallabies to take on the Lions
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says Australia's overseas-based stars will all come under consideration to face the touring British and Irish Lions this winter.
Parling going home to replace Cheika after Lions tour
Wallabies assistant coach Geoff Parling is returning to his native England to take over at Leicester, replacing Michael Cheika, after the Lions' tour.
Lomu-like: Horan’s huge World Cup call for Suaalii
Rugby legend Tim Horan, in elite company as a two-time World Cup winner, believes Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii can have a Jonah Lomu-like impact on the 2027 showpiece.
‘Talk is cheap’, coach demands action from his Waratahs
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar says if his charges need Churchillian speeches before a must-win Super Rugby clash with Queensland, they can find another job.
Aussies Hansen, Tuipulotu in Itoje-led Lions’ squad
Aussies Mack Hansen and Sione Tuipulotu will be part of the Maro Itoje-captained British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia.
Spluttering Waratahs urged to ride with Ferrari Suaalii
Winger Andrew Kellaway admits the NSW Waratahs need to do more to support electrifying fullback Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to stay in Super Rugby Pacific contention.
Schmidt says veteran O’Connor brings value to Wallabies
Wallabies mentor Joe Schmidt has traded tips with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and also talked up the prospects of James O'Connor.
Waratahs coach wields axe for must-win Reds battle
Coach Dan McKellar has made six changes to the NSW Waratahs' starting side for their must-win Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Queensland Reds.
Gordon locks in as Kiss sends firm message to poachers
Wallabies star Jake Gordon has explained why he's staying put as coach-in-waiting Les Kiss prepares to get hands-on in rugby's running battle with poachers.
Reds rival rates Tupou a must for Lions, Cup success
Reds lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has delivered a stirring endorsement of Waratahs prop Taniela Tupou ahead of their high-stakes Super Rugby Pacific grudge match.
Too weak, Reds lament soft tries in Super loss to Drua
The bottom-placed Fijian Drua have scored a last-minute try to upset the Queensland Reds 36-33 in a roller-coaster Super Rugby Pacific clash in Suva.
Take that: Brumbies thump Waratahs for sweet revenge
The ACT Brumbies have exacted sweet revenge on the NSW Waratahs to remain on track for a Super Rugby Pacific home final in Canberra.
Larrikin Les a coaching hit with Wallabies: McDermott
Tate McDermott has applauded Rugby Australia's decision to appoint his Reds mentor Les Kiss as the next Wallabies coach, saying players love playing under him
Sevens star Caslick ready for a new career highlight
Former Olympic gold medallist and world sevens player of the year Charlotte Caslick is hugely excited about making her Wallaroos debut against Fiji in Suva.
Wallabies eye crucial World Cup seeding amid nasty run
The Wallabies are well aware of the importance of their gruelling 2025 Test program as they chase a crucial top-six seeding for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
Hungry coach McKellar warns Waratahs off hotel buffets
Coach Dan McKellar has hinted that hotel buffets and lazy sleep-ins are behind the NSW Waratahs' travelling woes ahead of a crucial derby against the Brumbies.
Reds vacancy among ‘most attractive in world’: QRU
The Queensland Rugby Union can be patient in their search for a new coach from 2027 and is confident the contenders will queue for a highly desirable job.
A phone call away, Schmidt no adviser but happy to help
Joe Schmidt is happy to serve as a sounding board for long-time pal Les Kiss but has all but ruled out staying on in any formal role as a Wallabies consultant.
Force-ful boost as Beale returns for Super finals push
Kurtley Beale, who is 37 next January, will return after nearly a year sidelined by an achilles tear for the Western Force against the Blues.
How Kiss can show his Wallabies worth with injured Reds
The wounded Queensland Reds will march into a tough triple-threat of away clashes confident Les Kiss's development mission has armed them to succeed.
Les gives Kiss of approval to Schmidt’s Wallabies plan
Les Kiss is vowing to follow the Joe Schmidt template when he takes over as Wallabies coach in mid-2026, just 16 months before the Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Wallabies’ coaching succession plan sealed with a Kiss
Les Kiss is to be confirmed as the next Wallabies coach after a deal was reached for Joe Schmidt to continue in the job until mid-2026.
Injured Reds call the Doctor to stay in top-four hunt
Dre Pakeho has been one of the finds of the Super Rugby Pacific season for the Queensland Reds, who are hunting a top-four finish and home quarter-final.
Wallaroos’ big selection call as Caslick settles in
Wallaroos veteran Emily Chancellor has offered rave reviews of sevens star Charlotte Caslick's first days in camp ahead of a potential Test debut in Fiji.
Aussies eye NFL draft after Mailata’s Super Bowl glory
Australian NFL fans will tune in with interest when the draft takes place in Wisconsin, with a number of Aussie young guns hoping to earn contracts.
Levi being ‘set up to fail’ in rushed Cup bid: Rogers
The Wallaroos' plans to transition sevens force Maddison Levi into a 15s weapon ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup may need to be put on ice.
Make medal-worthy Anzac clash stick: Reds skipper
Queensland Reds captain Tate McDermott has backed the push for his side's Anzac Day clash with Auckland's Blues to become a permanent Super Rugby fixture.
Aussie Tuipulotu set for return with Wallabies in view
Sione Tuipulotu is poised to make his rugby comeback with Scotland's Australian captain still a chance of being a key man for the Lions against the Wallabies.
Chiefs brush off bizarre blunder to put away Force
The Western Force played their cards early before the Chiefs blew them away in a 56-22 bonus point Anzac Day Super Rugby win in Tauranga.
Lynagh at the double as Reds avoid a case of the Blues
A Tom Lynagh double has helped the Queensland Reds to a pressure-relieving defeat of the out-of-sorts Blues on Anzac Day at a soggy Suncorp Stadium.