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'Can't do anything': Wright's wait for Super return

'Can't do anything': Wright's wait for Super return

Tom Wright has given an update on his expected return from a knee injury as the battle to wear the Wallabies' No.15 heats up ahead of next year's World Cup.

'Frightening': why Reds will stoke Kiwi rugby rivalry

'Frightening': why Reds will stoke Kiwi rugby rivalry

'Frightening': why Reds will stoke Kiwi rugby rivalry

'Frightening': why Reds will stoke Kiwi rugby rivalry

Stoking rivalries across the Tasman and pushing an up-tempo brand of rugby is the focus of the 30th Super Rugby Pacific season, which begins next week.

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

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

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

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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Wallabies' surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup

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.

Coach wowed by Tah's statement in Super homecoming

Coach wowed by Tah's statement in Super homecoming

Hooker Folau Fainga'a is back in Australia and fitter than ever, according to the NSW Waratahs coach that first recruited him to the Brumbies a decade ago.

Tap-and-go: Super tweaks to speed up domestic rugby

Tap-and-go: Super tweaks to speed up domestic rugby

A host of rule innovations will be introduced in this season's Super Rugby Pacific competition, designed to encourage faster play and reduce "dead time".

Aussie women hammered by NZ in Singapore Sevens final

Aussie women hammered by NZ in Singapore Sevens final

Australia's sevens women have been outclassed in the final of the world series event in Singapore, outplayed by their rampant New Zealand neighbours.

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Record-breaking Wallaroo speeds into sevens in style

Record-breaking Wallaroo speeds into sevens in style

Record-breaking Wallaroo speeds into sevens in style

Record-breaking Wallaroo speeds into sevens in style

Maya Stewart, a star in Australia's 15-a-side game, has transferred her try-scoring prowess to sevens rugby in style on her Singapore debut.

Test contender's reality check as Tahs pump sloppy Reds

Test contender's reality check as Tahs pump sloppy Reds

Test contender's reality check as Tahs pump sloppy Reds

Test contender's reality check as Tahs pump sloppy Reds

World Cup Wallaby Carter Gordon showed glimpses of form in the No.10 for the Reds in his rugby return but was on the wrong end of a Waratahs trial game defeat.

How Lancaster plans to win over heartbroken Force fans

How Lancaster plans to win over heartbroken Force fans

How Lancaster plans to win over heartbroken Force fans

How Lancaster plans to win over heartbroken Force fans

Former Waratahs flyer Darby Lancaster has been copping plenty of friendly flak since arriving at the Force, but he's already eyeing a longer stay in Perth.

Wallaroos lock in Anzac clash as part of 10-Test year

Wallaroos lock in Anzac clash as part of 10-Test year

Wallaroos lock in Anzac clash as part of 10-Test year

Wallaroos lock in Anzac clash as part of 10-Test year

The Wallaroos and Black Ferns will play on Anzac Day for the first time, with the Sunshine Coast fixture part of Australia's 10-Test 2026 campaign.

The key factor in code-hopper's Wallabies start date

The key factor in code-hopper's Wallabies start date

The key factor in code-hopper's Wallabies start date

The key factor in code-hopper's Wallabies start date

If code-hopper Angus Crichton wants to play for the Wallabies earlier than November, he'll have to get permission from the Sydney Roosters, not the NRL itself.

'We want results': Waratahs skipper addresses dust-up

'We want results': Waratahs skipper addresses dust-up

'We want results': Waratahs skipper addresses dust-up

'We want results': Waratahs skipper addresses dust-up

New NSW Waratahs captain Matt Philip has shrugged off the impact of a pre-season training punch-up, describing it as a product of their improved intensity.

Reds lock in title-winner Cotter as Kiss successor

Reds lock in title-winner Cotter as Kiss successor

Reds lock in title-winner Cotter as Kiss successor

Reds lock in title-winner Cotter as Kiss successor

Vern Cotter, who coached the Blues to the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific title, will take over the Reds job once Les Kiss departs for the Wallabies this year.

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Mo'unga magic in Japan heartens All Blacks fans

A late try gave Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo victory over Kubota Spears, leaving Saitama Wild Knights the only unbeaten side in Japan Rugby League One top tier.

Wallabies' Aussie tormentor could miss season injured

Ireland's Canberra-born star Mack Hansen will miss the Six Nations with injury, but five Australians are set to feature in Europe's rugby championship.

World Cup dream alive as Roosters star defects to rugby

Star second-rower Angus Crichton will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of the NRL season to play his boyhood code of rugby union.

Unruffled Rennie shows nerves of Steel with Kobe win

With his team going great guns in Japan, former Wallabies mentor Dave Rennie is one of a number of options to become the new All Blacks coach.

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Wallabies captain Wilson to miss start of Super Rugby

Queensland backrower Harry Wilson has undergone surgery on his troublesome right knee and is expected to be sidelined for about six weeks.

Razor Robertson cut from All Blacks coaching role

After a disappointing 2025 season and reported player unrest, Scott Robertson, known as "Razor", has been sacked as All Blacks coach halfway through his term.

Kerevi helps Japanese club D-Rocks beat Eagles

Former Wallaby Samu Kerevi was among the try-scorers as Urayasu beat Yokohama in Japanese club rugby.

Flanker Fraser the McReight man to lead Queensland Reds

Fraser McReight will captain Queensland in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific, with the idea coming from former skipper Tate McDermott.

No welcome mat for league's Lomax from Wallabies star

Star scrumhalf Tate McDermott feels the Wallabies have enough depth on the wing without chasing former NRL flyer Zac Lomax, who is tossing up a code switch.

Unhappy Gilmore: Aussie coach under cosh at Harlequins

Famed English rugby club Harlequins have issued a statement about "not acceptable" performances from the team coached by Australian Jason Gilmore.

Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean knighted in UK honours

Actor Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and the English women's football and rugby teams lead the New Year Honours list.

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