Rugby Union

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.
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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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Maddison Levi finds space against South Africa.
Olympics
Josh Kempton

Former AFLW star unstoppable in sevens side’s strong start

Maddison Levi, a former Gold Coast Sun in the AFLW, has helped Australia’s women’s rugby sevens side make a blistering start to their Paris campaign by scoring seven tries in just two games.

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Former Sevens star Darby Lancaster will debut on the wing for the Wallabies against Georgia. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)
Rugby Union
Staff Writers

Schmidt makes mass changes as Wallabies face Georgia

The Wallabies have 10 changes to their starting side as they prepare to face Georgia in a one-off Test in Sydney following their series win over Wales.

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New Zealand rugby icon Norm Hewitt has died.
Sport
Ben Sutton

Beloved sporting hero and reality TV star dies, aged 55

Tributes are flowing after the national icon lost his battle with motor neurone disease.

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Coach Michael Cheika's next gig will be in England where he will take charge of Leicester Tigers. (AP PHOTO)
Rugby Union
Staff Writers

Leicester Tigers appoint Michael Cheika as head coach

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has been appointed mentor of Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership.

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Sisters Teagan and Maddison Levi are keen to play for the Wallaroos at next year's World Cup. (Belad Al-Karkhey/AAP PHOTOS)
Olympics
Darren Walton

Aussie rugby sevens star sisters reveal next move

Sibling rugby sevens stars Maddison and Teagan Levi have their sights set beyond gold medal at the Paris Olympics next month.

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