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Rugby convert Zac Lomax admits he has a lot to learn if he is to become a dual international. (Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS)

Lomax’s startling admission about code switch

Rugby recruit Zac Lomax says he is at the ‘peak’ of his powers, but he made an honest remark during a packed media conference today.

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Zac Lomax is set to join the Western Force.

In-limbo rugby league star crosses codes to join Force

In-limbo NRL star Zac Lomax has crossed codes to secure a rugby union deal with the Western Force.

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Former All Blacks prop Angus Ta’avao has shared the devastating news that his young son, Leo, has died.

‘Baby boy’: Former rugby star shares tragic family loss

Former All Blacks prop Angus Ta’avao has shared the devastating news that his young son, Leo, has died.

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Union or league? The playing future for Zac Lomax remains undecided. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby's door still open for Zac Lomax amid legal stoush

Phil Waugh says Zac Lomax would still be welcome in rugby union as the ex-Parramatta winger prepares for a court date with his old NRL club.

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Harry Wilson, John Eales, Brett Robinson and Phil Waugh at the Rugby World Cup fixtures launch. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

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.

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Harry Potter offers a rare smile for the Wallabies as he speeds over for their only try. (AP PHOTO)
A content Marika Koroibete has worn the Wallabies green and gold for the final time. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Robust ex-Wallabies winger calls time on Test career

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.

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Eddie Jones oversaw Australia's dismal 2023 Rugby World Cup before walking away to coach Japan. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Jones plots Wallabies' demise in latest reunion

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.

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Peter V'landys says the R360 officials are counterfeiting the code but is being met with resistance. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

'Fresh opportunities': R360 boss hits back at V'Landys

The boss of R360 says threats of 10-year bans for NRL players who defect to the rebel competition are entirely predictable as the code war escalates.

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Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with MND.

Rugby icon reveals devastating MND diagnosis aged 47

‘There’s something about looking the future in the face and not wanting to really process that.’

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The Wallabies were their own worst enemies at times on Saturday night.

‘F words’ of frustration, fatigue felt keenly by Wallabies

‘Frustration’ was the word of the night for Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt, who rued costly yellow cards at vital times as they lost a record 11th-straight Bledisloe Cup Test.

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Quinn Tupaea of the All Blacks celebrates a try.

All Blacks grab record 11th-straight win over Wallabies

New Zealand have extended their Bledisloe Cup Test-winning streak over the Wallabies to a record 11 games after prevailing 28-14 in a pulsating clash at Optus Stadium. 

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James Slipper will retire from Test rugby in Perth.

151 and out: Slipper ends golden Test career where it began

Wallabies and international rugby great James Slipper is set to bow out of the Test arena in Perth, with Australia’s most-capped player to play his last international game in the Bledisloe Cup blockbuster.

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Ryan Papenhuyzen is focused on the NRL decider against Brisbane, but remains interested in R360. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Rebel rugby comp gets green light days out from NRL grand final

One NRL agent has revealed what his high-profile players will do with R360 to start next year as the Wallabies prepare to come down hard on any of its stars who defect.

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Anna McGann, left,  now viral TikTok post.

The money in women’s sport being left on the table

KIERSTEN DUKE: Female athletes are proving themselves a lucrative investment, it’s time Aussie brands woke up to that fact.

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