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Why returning Waratahs hooker won't look at Super table

Why returning Waratahs hooker won't look at Super table

NSW Waratahs hooker and one-time Wallabies captain David Porecki is refusing to look at the Super Rugby Pacific ladder as he focuses on staying on the field.

Asiata rises out of shadows in Reds' time of need

Asiata rises out of shadows in Reds' time of need

Asiata rises out of shadows in Reds' time of need

Asiata rises out of shadows in Reds' time of need

Richie Asiata has often been the man in the background in his football career but he's suddenly thriving as the main act in the Reds' time of need.

Lomu-like: Horan's huge World Cup call for Suaalii

Lomu-like: Horan's huge World Cup call for Suaalii

Lomu-like: Horan's huge World Cup call for Suaalii

Lomu-like: Horan's huge World Cup call for Suaalii

Rugby legend Tim Horan, in elite company as a two-time World Cup winner, believes Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii can have a Jonah Lomu-like impact on the 2027 showpiece.

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Parling going home to replace Cheika after Lions tour

Parling going home to replace Cheika after Lions tour

Wallabies assistant coach Geoff Parling is returning to his native England to take over at Leicester, replacing Michael Cheika, after the Lions' tour.

Door open for overseas Wallabies to take on the Lions

Door open for overseas Wallabies to take on the Lions

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says Australia's overseas-based stars will all come under consideration to face the touring British and Irish Lions this winter.

'Pick and stick': SBW's tip for Wallabies coach Schmidt

'Pick and stick': SBW's tip for Wallabies coach Schmidt

New Zealand World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams is urging Wallabies coach to pick and stick with whoever he opts to wear Australia's troublesome No.10 jumper.

Australia U20s win but miss out on Rugby Championship

Australia U20s win but miss out on Rugby Championship

Australia have defeated Argentina in their final game of the U20 Rugby Championship to remain unbeaten -- but had to settle for second place behind NZ.

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Cooper's side earn shot at Japan rugby promotion series

Cooper's side earn shot at Japan rugby promotion series

Cooper's side earn shot at Japan rugby promotion series

Cooper's side earn shot at Japan rugby promotion series

Quade Cooper’s side the Hanazono Liners have earned themselves a shot at the two-legged Japan Rugby League One promotion/relegation series.

Wallabies playmaker Lolesio cleared of serious injury

Wallabies playmaker Lolesio cleared of serious injury

Wallabies playmaker Lolesio cleared of serious injury

Wallabies playmaker Lolesio cleared of serious injury

The Brumbies have issued a statement saying scans have cleared five eighth Noah Lolesio of any serious injury after he was stretchered from the field..

Lolesio's spinal injury sours Brumbies' Super derby win

Lolesio's spinal injury sours Brumbies' Super derby win

Lolesio's spinal injury sours Brumbies' Super derby win

Lolesio's spinal injury sours Brumbies' Super derby win

Incumbent Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has suffered a reported spinal injury in the first half of his Brumbies' Super Rugby Pacific win over Western Force.

Wallaroos draw positives from 28th straight loss to NZ

Wallaroos draw positives from 28th straight loss to NZ

Wallaroos draw positives from 28th straight loss to NZ

Wallaroos draw positives from 28th straight loss to NZ

New Zealand have extended their perfect record over the Wallaroos to 28-0 with a hard-earned 38-12 win in the Pacific Four rugby series in Newcastle.

Suaalii knocked out in Waratahs' costly loss to Reds

Suaalii knocked out in Waratahs' costly loss to Reds

Suaalii knocked out in Waratahs' costly loss to Reds

Suaalii knocked out in Waratahs' costly loss to Reds

Wallabies star Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii has been knocked out in the NSW Waratahs' despairing 28-21 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Queensland Reds in Sydney.

Bring on NZ: Wallaroos aim to bust 0-27 record

Bring on NZ: Wallaroos aim to bust 0-27 record

Bring on NZ: Wallaroos aim to bust 0-27 record

Bring on NZ: Wallaroos aim to bust 0-27 record

The Wallaroos will be aiming to post their first win over New Zealand when the two teams lock horns in Newcastle on Saturday.

Aussie Tuipulotu's joy and relief at being made a Lion

Aussie Tuipulotu's joy and relief at being made a Lion

Aussie Tuipulotu's joy and relief at being made a Lion

Aussie Tuipulotu's joy and relief at being made a Lion

Melburnian Sione Tuipulotu believes divine intervention was at work after he earned the call to play back home in Australia for the British & Irish Lions.

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Aussies Hansen, Tuipulotu in Itoje-led Lions' squad

Aussies Mack Hansen and Sione Tuipulotu will be part of the Maro Itoje-captained British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia.

'Talk is cheap', coach demands action from his Waratahs

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar says if his charges need Churchillian speeches before a must-win Super Rugby clash with Queensland, they can find another job.

Wallaby stunned but supportive of a US Super Rugby team

Wallabies star Jake Gordon is stunned powerbrokers are considering expanding Super Rugby into the US but understands the importance of an American presence.

Itoje likely Lions king as Aussies wait to learn fate

England's Maro Itoje is set to be the Lions' captain in Australia as a few Aussies wait to learn if they'll be going back home with him in the touring squad.

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Reds rival rates Tupou a must for Lions, Cup success

Reds lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has delivered a stirring endorsement of Waratahs prop Taniela Tupou ahead of their high-stakes Super Rugby Pacific grudge match.

Gordon locks in as Kiss sends firm message to poachers

Wallabies star Jake Gordon has explained why he's staying put as coach-in-waiting Les Kiss prepares to get hands-on in rugby's running battle with poachers.

Waratahs coach wields axe for must-win Reds battle

Coach Dan McKellar has made six changes to the NSW Waratahs' starting side for their must-win Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Queensland Reds.

Schmidt says veteran O'Connor brings value to Wallabies

Wallabies mentor Joe Schmidt has traded tips with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and also talked up the prospects of James O'Connor.

Spluttering Waratahs urged to ride with Ferrari Suaalii

Winger Andrew Kellaway admits the NSW Waratahs need to do more to support electrifying fullback Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to stay in Super Rugby Pacific contention.

Wallaroos ready to end New Zealand's rugby win streak

The Wallaroos feel they have improved in spades since being thumped by New Zealand last year, and hope to show their progress in Saturday's Test.

Aussies shine to set up European club rugby final duel

Former Wallabies Pete Samu and Josh Kemeny will be squaring up in the final of European rugby's top club tournament after Aussies starred in the semis.

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