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

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.
Rugby Union
Staff Writers

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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Jordan Petaia is going to try his luck in the NFL.
Rugby Union
Murray Wenzel

Aussie footy star knocks back lucrative offers to chase dream

‘The decision to step away hasn’t been easy.’

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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii could play against Ireland.
Rugby Union
Ian Chadband

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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Australia's Noah Lolesio is tackled by Scotland's Scott Cummings.
Rugby Union
Ian Chadband

Horror injury for Suaalii as Wallabies hammered in Scotland

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has suffered a major injury blow as the Wallabies' dream of a 'grand slam' were dynamited in Scotland.

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Tom Wright powering over for one of his three tries in the Wallabies' crushing win over Wales. (AP PHOTO)
Rugby Union
Ian Chadband

Faessler and Wright hat-tricks as Wallabies rout Wales

Hooker Matt Faessler and fullback Tom Wright have scored hat-tricks as the Wallabies pounded Wales to a merciless 52-20 defeat in Cardiff.

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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has already been compared to Wallaby greats David Campese and Israel Folau.
Rugby Union
Ben McClellan

Meet the rugby prodigy set to resurrect ailing code

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii had the makings of an NRL superstar before Rugby Australia produced a massive down payment on him becoming a Wallabies legend.

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Max Jorgensen celebrates scoring Australia's fifth and winning try in a game Joseph Sua’ali’i was man-of-the-match in on his debut.
Sport
Dane Eldridge

The million-dollar man worth every penny ... so far

He’s only played one game but what a game it was. Joseph Sua’ali’i’s dream debut threatens to shake up the sporting landscape by making rugby cool again.

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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii shows his skill with this pop pass to set up a Wallabies try against England.
Rugby Union
Ian Chadband

Suaalii labelled ‘freak’ after Wallabies defeat England

Teammates warn former Sydney Roosters NRL convert Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii will only get better following his man-of-the-match Wallabies debut at Twickenham.

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Wallabies fans will again get the chance to see their team battle their fiercest rivals in Perth next year.
Rugby Union
Ben Smith

Wallabies, All Blacks set for another Perth blockbuster

The Wallabies are returning to Perth in 2025 — and they are bringing their biggest rivals with them.

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Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii could become a dual international during the Wallabies' UK Spring Tour. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Rugby Union
Scott Bailey

NRL convert rockets into Wallabies squad

Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii has been named in the Wallabies squad for the Spring Tour, less than a month after playing his final game for the Sydney Roosters.

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Matt Proctor of the Rebels in action this year.
Rugby Union
Duncan Murray

Melbourne Rebels suing Rugby Australia for $30 million

The defunct Melbourne club have taken Rugby Australia to court after the Super Rugby outfit was dissolved, claiming favouritism to interstate clubs.

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New Zealand is seeking approval from Australia to waive diplomatic immunity for the partner of a diplomat who was involved in a boozy post-Bledisloe Cup match brawl.
Rugby Union
Ben McKay

Police request extraordinary power after Bledisloe Cup brawl

The ‘drunken punch-up’ was initially dismissed, but the seriousness of the alleged crime has changed everything.

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Noah Lolesio looks on as the Wallabies go down to the Springboks.
Rugby Union
Justin Chadwick

Officials confused as Wallabies nightmare ends in shambles

‘It’s probably one of the most bizarre games I’ve ever been involved in, in over 100 Test matches.’

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The Wallabies train ahead of their match against South Africa on Saturday at Optus Stadium. Pictured: Noah Lolesio.
Rugby Union
Ben Smith

Wallabies target accuracy ahead of Springboks rematch

Wallabies forwards coach Geoff Parling has put a bullseye on accuracy for Australia ahead of their rematch with South Africa at Optus Stadium on Saturday.

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