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Bulked up lock Salakaia-Loto back in Wallabies fray

Bulked up lock Salakaia-Loto back in Wallabies fray

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has discussed his controversial omission from Joe Schmidt's final Wallabies Test squad ahead of his potential return to the fold in Japan.

'World-class' criteria as Waratahs coach search narrows

'World-class' criteria as Waratahs coach search narrows

'World-class' criteria as Waratahs coach search narrows

'World-class' criteria as Waratahs coach search narrows

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has remained coy on the prospect of Michael Cheika returning to coach the NSW Waratahs next season.

Kiss era begins as Wallabies plan for Eddie's Japan

Kiss era begins as Wallabies plan for Eddie's Japan

Kiss era begins as Wallabies plan for Eddie's Japan

Kiss era begins as Wallabies plan for Eddie's Japan

Les Kiss has addressed the Wallabies for the first time as coach as the squad began preparations for Eddie Jones' Japan in Osaka.

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Rugby's 'generational talent' shuns NRL in code war win

Rugby's 'generational talent' shuns NRL in code war win

Australian rugby is celebrating a crucial contracting triumph, with Treyvon Pritchard understood to have shunned NRL overtures and agreed to remain in the code.

Drua excited for Mooar given new coach's high hopes

Drua excited for Mooar given new coach's high hopes

New coach Brad Mooar, no stranger to Super Rugby success, has big plans for a Fijian Drua team he wants the country to be proud of.

Tahs defy doubters to claim seventh Super W title

Tahs defy doubters to claim seventh Super W title

NSW Waratahs have run in six tries to beat Super W minor premiers Fijian Drua 34-17 in the final in Fiji to secure a third-straight title.

Olympian arrives at perfect time for Tahs' title tilt

Olympian arrives at perfect time for Tahs' title tilt

Tia Hinds has switched from rugby sevens to Super W and the flyhalf is set to play a key role as the Waratahs chase a historic win over the Drua in Fiji.

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Pritchard's golden pitch, Reds lock in schoolboy giant

Pritchard's golden pitch, Reds lock in schoolboy giant

Pritchard's golden pitch, Reds lock in schoolboy giant

Pritchard's golden pitch, Reds lock in schoolboy giant

Australian rugby has locked in an enormous schoolboy prospect while Olympic gold is being dangled as a carrot to keep Treyvon Pritchard in the game.

Lock him in: new Test coach's big selection call

Lock him in: new Test coach's big selection call

Lock him in: new Test coach's big selection call

Lock him in: new Test coach's big selection call

Les Kiss has recalled Lukhan Salakaia-Loto in his first big move as Wallabies coach, while a rookie could form a centre partnership with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Waugh outlines winning Wallabies expectation under Kiss

Waugh outlines winning Wallabies expectation under Kiss

Waugh outlines winning Wallabies expectation under Kiss

Waugh outlines winning Wallabies expectation under Kiss

Joe Schmidt's losing record doesn't tell the full story, Phil Waugh says, as Les Kiss takes the Wallabies reins and the expectations shift.

Waratahs walking the talk ahead of Super W decider

Waratahs walking the talk ahead of Super W decider

Waratahs walking the talk ahead of Super W decider

Waratahs walking the talk ahead of Super W decider

Desiree Miller says a player-led meeting helped halt the NSW Waratahs' slide and position them for an record-extending seventh Super W title.

It's all academic: key areas in rugby's contract battle

It's all academic: key areas in rugby's contract battle

It's all academic: key areas in rugby's contract battle

It's all academic: key areas in rugby's contract battle

Australian rugby powerbrokers have weighed in on the battle to contract the code's best talent and renewed calls to outlaw a "catastrophic" tackle technique.

'Lots of positives': Schmidt's take on Wallabies reign

'Lots of positives': Schmidt's take on Wallabies reign

'Lots of positives': Schmidt's take on Wallabies reign

'Lots of positives': Schmidt's take on Wallabies reign

Despite presiding over just 12 wins from 31 Tests, outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has declared his three-year tenure a success before Les Kiss takes over.

Perese finds way home to Ballymore with Cup ambition

Perese finds way home to Ballymore with Cup ambition

Perese finds way home to Ballymore with Cup ambition

Perese finds way home to Ballymore with Cup ambition

Izaia Perese will launch a second stint at Ballymore after re-signing with the Queensland Reds ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.

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Code theory: Les to give Wallabies Kiss of life

Les Kiss has detailed his Wallabies way and a theory that's underpinned almost 30 years of coaching as he takes the reins ahead of a home Rugby World Cup.

Schmidt identifies key weakness for Australian rugby

The Wallabies have farewelled coach Joe Schmidt with a win, running in nine tries to two in a 57-10 thumping of Italy in Perth.

Lock it in as hat-trick helps Wallabies wallop Italy

Josh Canham has become the first lock in Wallabies history to score a Test hat-trick as Australia snapped a six-match losing streak with a huge win over Italy.

Waratahs defy Force-ful rivals to make Super W decider

NSW Waratahs will play Fijian Drua in next Saturday’s Super W rugby grand final in Ba after a 33-22 away win over Western Force in their semi-final in Perth.

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Drua prove too strong for Reds to reach Super W decider

Minor premiers Fijian Drua have secured a Super W home grand final with a crushing 31-5 win over the Queensland Reds in their semi-final in Lautoka.

Bad memories: Wallabies on alert for Italy clash

Australia have lost twice in a row to Italy, but the Wallabies are vowing to make amends in Perth in a bid to farewell coach Joe Schmidt in style.

Wilson makes captaincy pitch as new Wallabies era looms

The Wallabies are keen to send coach Joe Schmidt out with a win, but they know they face a tough task against an Italian side that beat Australia last year.

'Motherland' calls as Reds brace for dominant Drua

Tanya Kalounivale says she is buzzing with excitement at finally playing a professional game in her native country, even if it is for the Queensland Reds.

Wallabies set to unleash new enforcer against Italy

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has heaped praise on Miles Amatosero after naming the enforcer to make his Test debut off the bench in Saturday's clash with Italy.

Golden heart, Italian budgies: Tizzano's unique mix

Western Force star Carlo Tizzano is proud of his Italian heritage, but he's fully invested in the Wallabies gold ahead of Saturday night's Test in Perth.

Schmidt backs in Meredith ahead of Wallabies farewell

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has taken the gamble of selecting Declan Meredith for the starting flyhalf spot ahead of Ben Donaldson for the clash against Italy.

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