Wallabies
‘The art of patience’: Cryptic update on O’Connor’s future
The 33-year-old’s hamstring setback suffered in the preseason initially expected to sideline him for the first month. Come round 11, he’s still in the casualty ward.
- by Nick Wright
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Opinion
Why the Wallabies must snub game’s hottest property and NRL target
Max Jorgensen is a teenage phenomenon with a huge future. But decisions need to be made about how to best maximise his potential.
- by Iain Payten
Why Australian rugby must invest in Reds youth, or risk further turmoil
There is a cohort of Queensland prospects who have announced themselves as future Wallabies. Reds coach and former rugby league star Les Kiss needs to keep them.
- by Nick Wright
‘There are a number of tens’: But Schmidt’s keen for Gordon to stay in rugby
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has responded to news Carter Gordon is interested in a move to rugby league.
- by Iain Payten
Another Wallabies star eyes code switch after NRL talks
Carter Gordon is considering a move to rugby league as uncertainty swirls around the future of the Melbourne Rebels.
- by Iain Payten and Michael Chammas
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Australian rugby
‘We’ve got to reset the game’: RA says next five years key to code’s survival
Rugby Australia chairman Daniel Herbert has warned the game cannot afford to squander the expected windfall from the Lions tour and back-to-back World Cups after announcing a $9.2 million loss for 2023.
- by Jonathan Drennan
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Super Rugby
Kiwis open to an Anzac Day Bledisloe – but based on this weekend, there’s no need
A round of trans-Tasman clashes in Super Rugby was compelling and showed the competition is flying.
- by Paul Cully
Heartbreak sours historic debut: Four things learnt from Reds’ defeat
One of Super Rugby’s greatest debuts has not been enough to get the Reds home in one of the most heartbreaking performances at Suncorp Stadium.
- by Nick Wright
‘It’s professional sport, every game matters’: RA boss urges Blues to pick Suaalii for Origin
Phil Waugh says NSW coach Michael Maguire should simply pick the best players available and he hopes Joseph Suaalii’s big-money move to rugby will not end his Blues dream.
- by Christian Nicolussi
On repeat and au revoir: The 21 seconds of good and bad news for the Waratahs
The high-intensity lead up to one try against the Crusaders perfectly highlighted the value of two NSW veterans - but they’re both departing.
- by Iain Payten
Season-ending blow for Reds could force Wallabies rethink
A Wallabies star is now set to miss the rest of the season, and likely the July Test campaign. Amid a poaching raid, could this affect his next move?
- by Nick Wright