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Grieving time is over as Rugby Sevens hits Perth

Grieving time is over as Rugby Sevens hits Perth

It will be Rugby Sevens fever in Perth from Friday as the world's best teams converge on HBF Park for the three-day tournament.

Mass gains: 'Mutant strong' Reds gun's origin story

Mass gains: 'Mutant strong' Reds gun's origin story

Mass gains: 'Mutant strong' Reds gun's origin story

Mass gains: 'Mutant strong' Reds gun's origin story

Massimo De Lutiis has revealed an Irish eligibility twist and the eight-week basement home gym lockdown that triggered his rugby transformation.

Reds recruit fires cheeky barb in Super Rugby rivalry

Reds recruit fires cheeky barb in Super Rugby rivalry

Reds recruit fires cheeky barb in Super Rugby rivalry

Reds recruit fires cheeky barb in Super Rugby rivalry

Returning Reds forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto's cheeky Taniela Tupou sledge has spiced up and old Super Rugby rivalry.

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Wild night in Japan as Deans outpoints Hansen

Wild night in Japan as Deans outpoints Hansen

Robbie Deans' Wild Knights have beaten Steve Hansen's Tokyo Verblitz by 16 points in Japanese club rugby.

Aussies call up former schoolboy prodigy for Sevens

Aussies call up former schoolboy prodigy for Sevens

The Australian Sevens team has called up a former schoolboy prodigy, while veteran Maurice Longbottom returns from injury for the tournament in Perth.

Pressure to be Wallabies' saviour no sweat for Suaalii

Pressure to be Wallabies' saviour no sweat for Suaalii

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii says he's not daunted by the expectations of reviving the Wallabies and leading them to victory over the British and Irish Lions.

'It's madness': Suaalii won't revive Waratahs alone

'It's madness': Suaalii won't revive Waratahs alone

The NSW Waratahs can't solely rely on Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to fire them up the Super Rugby ladder, new coach Dan McKellar says.

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Scots' captain Tuipulotu to lead Aussies in Six Nations

Scots' captain Tuipulotu to lead Aussies in Six Nations

Scots' captain Tuipulotu to lead Aussies in Six Nations

Scots' captain Tuipulotu to lead Aussies in Six Nations

Sione Tuipulotu, Jack Dempsey, Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Monty Ioane make up a powerful Australian brigade in the Six Nations rugby championship.

Morgan's Super move a bonus as Reds restock

Morgan's Super move a bonus as Reds restock

Morgan's Super move a bonus as Reds restock

Morgan's Super move a bonus as Reds restock

Waratahs triple premiership winner Layne Morgan has landed in the laps of the Queensland Reds as a prize Super Rugby Women's addition.

Folau's D-Rocks succumb to Lupus in yet another loss

Folau's D-Rocks succumb to Lupus in yet another loss

Folau's D-Rocks succumb to Lupus in yet another loss

Folau's D-Rocks succumb to Lupus in yet another loss

Former Wallaby Israel Folau scored a try but his Urayasu D-Rocks suffered a fourth straight defeat in Japanese rugby, losing to Brave Lupus Tokyo.

Louis Lynagh to miss Italy 6-Nations bid after surgery

Louis Lynagh to miss Italy 6-Nations bid after surgery

Louis Lynagh to miss Italy 6-Nations bid after surgery

Louis Lynagh to miss Italy 6-Nations bid after surgery

Louis Lynagh's flourishing international career has been put on hold, the son of former Wallabies' great Michael Lynagh having to recover from knee surgery.

Western Force hand injured Kurtley Beale a lifeline

Western Force hand injured Kurtley Beale a lifeline

Western Force hand injured Kurtley Beale a lifeline

Western Force hand injured Kurtley Beale a lifeline

Injured utility back Kurtley Beale has returned to the Force with the hope of playing as an injury-replacement player in the latter stages of the 2025 season.

Lynagh targets key growth as Wallabies carrot dangles

Lynagh targets key growth as Wallabies carrot dangles

Lynagh targets key growth as Wallabies carrot dangles

Lynagh targets key growth as Wallabies carrot dangles

Queensland Reds No.10 Tom Lynagh has vowed not to shy away from the physical side of the game ahead of a season where the Wallabies play the Lions.

Differing fortunes for ex-Wallabies' coaches in Japan

Differing fortunes for ex-Wallabies' coaches in Japan

Differing fortunes for ex-Wallabies' coaches in Japan

Differing fortunes for ex-Wallabies' coaches in Japan

Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers were beaten but another former Wallabies' coach Robbie Deans saw his Saitama Wild Knights go top of Japan Rugby League One.

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Israel Folau off to a hard start with D-Rocks in Japan

Israel Folau and his former fellow Wallaby and current club teammate Samu Kerevi are off to a poor start in Japanese club rugby with Urayasu D-Rocks.

Manu scores try but suffers loss on Japan rugby debut

Ex-Roosters star Joey Manu has crossed for a try on his Japanese rugby debut but his side was beaten at the death by a Bernard Foley dropped goal.

Schmidt gets Lions prep started with Wallabies camp

While he's yet to make a call on his coaching future, Joe Schmidt is continuing to plan for next year's touring Lions with the Wallabies assembling next month.

Former Wallabies playmaker makes move to Los Angeles

Former Brumbies star and Wallabies playmaker Christian Lealiifano will continue his long rugby career in the US after signing with Los Angeles.

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Wallabies duo, NRL star have a point to prove in Japan

Code hoppers Joseph Manu and Israel Folau are among the big names in action this Japanese rugby season, while the stakes are high for two Wallabies.

Sevens stars join Super Rugby to push World Cup claims

The Wallaroos could be boosted by some strike power, with superstar Maddison Levi among nine sevens players looking to play in the 15-a-side World Cup.

Rugby Australia targets Bledisloe glory in bold plan

While Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt could make a contract call this week, Rugby Australia has revealed an ambitious plan to return the code to its glory days.

Wallaroos to play seven Tests to prepare for World Cup

After claiming their first ever silverware in 2024, the Wallaroos will look to build on their success heading into the Women's Rugby World Cup next year.

All Blacks prop eligible for Wallabies after Reds deal

Chiefs veteran Aidan Ross has signed a two-year Super Rugby deal with Queensland, with the Australia-born prop eligible for the Wallabies.

Levi upstaged as USA repeat Olympic win over Aussies

Australia's rugby women have been beaten in the semi-finals of the Cape Town Sevens, losing their Olympic rematch with the USA.

Levi hat-trick as Aussie women star at Cape Town Sevens

Maddison Levi keeps shining in the Sevens world series, scoring another hat-trick as Australia's women reached the semi-finals in Cape Town.

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