‘A good human being’: Waratahs welcome rare NZ talent
The NSW Waratahs are set to unleash an exciting young talent from the Crusaders on the Fijian Drua in Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific clash in Sydney.
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Suaalii centre of attention as Waratahs fullbacks queue
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will wear No.13 again for the Waratahs this week, having done so just once last season before playing in the centres for the Wallabies.
‘Very, very lucky’: new Waratahs No.15 pinching himself
Making his Super Rugby Pacific debut at age 23, following a wretched run with injuries, is proving a dream come true for the NSW Waratahs' shock new fullback.
‘Unreal’: Jorgensen double helps Waratahs to Super win
The NSW Waratahs have snapped a four-match losing streak against the Queensland Reds to open the Super Rugby Pacific season in style in Sydney.
Miracle worker leads Moana to first Super win in Fiji
A hat-trick to new captain Miracle Faiilagi has fired Moana Pasifika to a landmark Super Rugby Pacific win over the Fijian Drua in Lautoka.
Tah ta: Former Reds lock’s promise for spicy debut
Angus Blyth once shaved 'REDS' into the back of his head but will now front up against his old side in what's set to be a spicy NSW Waratahs debut.
‘Don’t tighten up’: coach’s memo to his 2026 Waratahs
Dan McKellar is urging his NSW Waratahs not to choke, and to play like they've been training in their Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Queensland Reds.
Reds’ early depth test, Tahs big Kellaway call
Injuries have simplified the Reds' selection headaches ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season opener while the Waratahs have omitted a Wallabies regular.
‘Get into him early’: great’s warning to Amatosero
Dual international Wendell Sailor is tipping fireworks when his old clubs the NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds clash in the Super Rugby Pacific season opener.
‘Adds to the spice’: Reds eye turncoat in Super derby
The Queensland Reds are making no secret of their intent to go after a former teammate in Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific season opener in Sydney.
Silver lining for Aussie women as Kiwis cruise to gold
The Australian women have been forced to settle for silver at the Perth Sevens, while the Aussie men claimed bronze in thrilling fashion.
‘That’s on you’: Wallabies star on Kiss balancing act
Fraser McReight has addressed the elephant in the room as Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss prepares to transition into the Wallabies' top job later this year.
Fiji a ‘massive threat’ at World Cup: Wallabies captain
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson is wary of Fiji at the 2027 World Cup following the Pacific side's improvements in recent years.
‘Frightening’: why Reds will stoke Kiwi rugby rivalry
Stoking rivalries across the Tasman and pushing an up-tempo brand of rugby is the focus of the 30th Super Rugby Pacific season, which begins next week.
Drua pledge toughness on road as Mataele eyes World Cup
Fijian-born winger Manasa Mataele will return home to impart toughness in the Drua and attempt to revive his Test career ahead of next year's World Cup.
Wallabies’ surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup
The fixtures for Australia's home Rugby World Cup next year have been revealed, with the hosts facing Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in the group stage.
Tap-and-go: Super tweaks to speed up domestic rugby
A host of rule innovations will be introduced in this season's Super Rugby Pacific competition, designed to encourage faster play and reduce "dead time".
Coach wowed by Tah’s statement in Super homecoming
Hooker Folau Fainga'a is back in Australia and fitter than ever, according to the NSW Waratahs coach that first recruited him to the Brumbies a decade ago.
‘We want results’: Waratahs skipper addresses dust-up
New NSW Waratahs captain Matt Philip has shrugged off the impact of a pre-season training punch-up, describing it as a product of their improved intensity.
The key factor in code-hopper’s Wallabies start date
If code-hopper Angus Crichton wants to play for the Wallabies earlier than November, he'll have to get permission from the Sydney Roosters, not the NRL itself.
Wallaroos lock in Anzac clash as part of 10-Test year
The Wallaroos and Black Ferns will play on Anzac Day for the first time, with the Sunshine Coast fixture part of Australia's 10-Test 2026 campaign.
Test contender’s reality check as Tahs pump sloppy Reds
World Cup Wallaby Carter Gordon showed glimpses of form in the No.10 for the Reds in his rugby return but was on the wrong end of a Waratahs trial game defeat.
Reds lock in title-winner Cotter as Kiss successor
Vern Cotter, who coached the Blues to the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific title, will take over the Reds job once Les Kiss departs for the Wallabies this year.
World Cup dream alive as Roosters star defects to rugby
Star second-rower Angus Crichton will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of the NRL season to play his boyhood code of rugby union.
Wallabies captain Wilson to miss start of Super Rugby
Queensland backrower Harry Wilson has undergone surgery on his troublesome right knee and is expected to be sidelined for about six weeks.
Unruffled Rennie shows nerves of Steel with Kobe win
With his team going great guns in Japan, former Wallabies mentor Dave Rennie is one of a number of options to become the new All Blacks coach.
Flanker Fraser the McReight man to lead Queensland Reds
Fraser McReight will captain Queensland in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific, with the idea coming from former skipper Tate McDermott.
No welcome mat for league’s Lomax from Wallabies star
Star scrumhalf Tate McDermott feels the Wallabies have enough depth on the wing without chasing former NRL flyer Zac Lomax, who is tossing up a code switch.
Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean knighted in UK honours
Actor Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and the English women's football and rugby teams lead the New Year Honours list.
‘Anything’s possible’: Kiss tipping a Wallabies revival
Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss truly believes the lowly-ranked tournament hosts can be a force at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The Australians gunning for Japanese rugby glory
A former Wallabies coach, plenty of Australian players and a handful of ex-NRL flyers will have a point to prove when the Japanese rugby union season kicks off.