Rugby Union

Brumbies star Noah Lolesio was stretchered off after suffering a suspected spinal injury.

Aussie star stretchered off with suspected spinal injury

‘It wasn’t a great sign that he was holding the green whistle.’

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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been stretchered off in the Waratahs' clash with the Queensland Reds. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Suaalii knocked out in Waratahs' costly loss to Reds

Wallabies star Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii has been knocked out in the NSW Waratahs' despairing 28-21 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Queensland Reds in Sydney.

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Josaia Raisuqe has died in a car crash.

Olympic silver medallist dies in devastating accident aged 30

Tributes are flowing after the shock death of the much-loved player.

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Joe Schmidt and Les Kiss today.

Wallabies coaching succession plan revealed

Joe Schmidt has explained why he is happy to extend his stay in Australia to accommodate Les Kiss taking over as the national coach.

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Les Kiss will be the next Wallabies coach.

Wallabies set to reveal new coach

The next Wallabies coach has been confirmed after a deal was reached for Joe Schmidt to continue in the job until mid-2026.

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Joseph Manu could be on the verge of requesting a release from his French rugby contract and returning to the NRL.

Former Roosters star opens door for shock backflip

The New Zealand international could return to the NRL despite recently signing a deal with a French club.

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The rescue took about 25 minutes, and players were eventually allowed onto the pitch to warm up again not long after.

Game delayed after parachutist gets caught on stadium roof

Fans situated beneath the incident were promptly moved to make way for the padding from the goal posts as a makeshift safety mat.

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Queensland rugby star Jordan Petaia will soon call Los Angeles home after signing an NFL deal. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Petaia's big gamble pays off as he signs NFL deal

Rugby union talent Jordan Petaia has signed a three-year deal with the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers after impressing at Florida's 10-week foreign player camp.

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Israel Folau wants to play in Australia against the British and Irish Lions.

Folau in bid to make rugby return to Australia

Six years after his controversial exit from the Wallabies Israel Folau wants to head back Down Under to take on the British and Irish Lions.

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Fiji have sacked its Director of Rugby for making a controversial comment about gay women. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Fiji rugby boss sacked for 'gay problem' comment

The former Fiji women's captain and current Director of Rugby Laijipa Naulivou has been sacked for saying she did ‘not condone being gay for women in rugby’.

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Joe Schmidt will depart as Wallabies coach.

Wallabies dealt a seismic blow as Joe Schmidt walks away

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will step down in late 2025, after the Bledisloe Cup. He’ll focus on family while seeking his successor.

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Christian Lealiifano has moved to Los Angeles where he will play Major League Rugby. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Former Wallabies playmaker makes move to Los Angeles

Former Brumbies star and Wallabies playmaker Christian Lealiifano will continue his long rugby career in the US after signing with Los Angeles.

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A body has been found in the search for the missing former England rugby international Tom Voyce.

Body found in search for rugby star lost in flood waters

A body has been discovered close to where a former rugby star was swept away while trying to drive across a flood-swollen river.

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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii could play against Ireland.

Major boost for Wallabies ahead of Ireland showdown

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's tour may not be over as first feared after he injured his arm injury in the defeat to Scotland.

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