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Tah ta: Former Reds lock's promise for spicy debut

Tah ta: Former Reds lock's promise for spicy debut

Angus Blyth once shaved 'REDS' into the back of his head but will now front up against his old side in what's set to be a spicy NSW Waratahs debut.

'That's on you': Wallabies star on Kiss balancing act

'That's on you': Wallabies star on Kiss balancing act

'That's on you': Wallabies star on Kiss balancing act

'That's on you': Wallabies star on Kiss balancing act

Fraser McReight has addressed the elephant in the room as Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss prepares to transition into the Wallabies' top job later this year.

Force's Wolverine ready to launch against Brumbies

Force's Wolverine ready to launch against Brumbies

Force's Wolverine ready to launch against Brumbies

Force's Wolverine ready to launch against Brumbies

Wallabies flanker Carlo Tizzano has revealed he's been carrying an ankle injury for the past two years, but off-season surgery has left him cherry ripe to fire.

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Silver lining for Aussie women as Kiwis cruise to gold

Silver lining for Aussie women as Kiwis cruise to gold

The Australian women have been forced to settle for silver at the Perth Sevens, while the Aussie men claimed bronze in thrilling fashion.

It's proving hard to beat Wild Knights in Japan

It's proving hard to beat Wild Knights in Japan

The Wild Knights are in seventh heaven, but they had to work hard to remain unbeaten in Japan Rugby League One.

Son-of-a-Wallaby-gun shines for Italy in Six Nations

Son-of-a-Wallaby-gun shines for Italy in Six Nations

Louis Lynagh has continued his burgeoning international career for Italy with a starring role for the Azzurri over Scotland.

Cartwright injured as Aussies start hot at Perth Sevens

Cartwright injured as Aussies start hot at Perth Sevens

Australia have made a hot start to the Rugby Sevens in Perth, with both the men's and women's teams going unbeaten in securing semi-final berths.

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It's back to school for Ben Donaldson in World Cup bid

It's back to school for Ben Donaldson in World Cup bid

It's back to school for Ben Donaldson in World Cup bid

It's back to school for Ben Donaldson in World Cup bid

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt gave Ben Donaldson a series of clear messages last year, and the Force No.10 is determined to prove he's worthy of another call up.

New Rugby Sevens relegation system has players on edge

New Rugby Sevens relegation system has players on edge

New Rugby Sevens relegation system has players on edge

New Rugby Sevens relegation system has players on edge

Rugby Sevens hits Perth this weekend, but the stakes will be even higher later in the year when the new relegation system comes into play.

Titanium tough Maddison Levi keen to defend Perth crown

Titanium tough Maddison Levi keen to defend Perth crown

Titanium tough Maddison Levi keen to defend Perth crown

Titanium tough Maddison Levi keen to defend Perth crown

The Australian women's Sevens team copped a big wake up call against New Zealand on Sunday, and they'll be aiming to turn the tables in Perth this weekend.

Drua pledge toughness on road as Mataele eyes World Cup

Drua pledge toughness on road as Mataele eyes World Cup

Drua pledge toughness on road as Mataele eyes World Cup

Drua pledge toughness on road as Mataele eyes World Cup

Fijian-born winger Manasa Mataele will return home to impart toughness in the Drua and attempt to revive his Test career ahead of next year's World Cup.

We want redemption: Aussies fired up for Perth Sevens

We want redemption: Aussies fired up for Perth Sevens

We want redemption: Aussies fired up for Perth Sevens

We want redemption: Aussies fired up for Perth Sevens

Australia Sevens co-captain Madison Ashby says her team were devastated by their ugly loss to NZ on Sunday and they've vowed to make amends in Perth this week.

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

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

'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.

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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.

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

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

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".

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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