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No trans-Tasman glory, but Tahs proud of scaring Blues

No trans-Tasman glory, but Tahs proud of scaring Blues

The Waratahs found solace in mounting a genuine contest against women's Super Rugby juggernaut the Blues in the trans-Tasman clash of champions.

Lomax still in Wallabies World Cup selection frame

Lomax still in Wallabies World Cup selection frame

Lomax still in Wallabies World Cup selection frame

Lomax still in Wallabies World Cup selection frame

Despite being set to leave rugby, code-hopper Zac Lomax will be kept firmly in the mix as the Wallabies walk the road to the 2027 World Cup.

Waratahs blast headspace bogies ahead of super final

Waratahs blast headspace bogies ahead of super final

Waratahs blast headspace bogies ahead of super final

Waratahs blast headspace bogies ahead of super final

Australia's most dominant women's rugby franchise won't allow itself to be tackled by self-doubt as it stares down a final of finals against an old foe.

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Rugby World Cup funding to aid Pacific push

Rugby World Cup funding to aid Pacific push

As well as targeting Australian grassroots rugby, part of a $90 million World Cup funding package will be directed to establishing competitions in the Pacific.

Waratahs flyer gets start against NZ rugby rivals

Waratahs flyer gets start against NZ rugby rivals

Amelia Whitaker will look to add to her try-scoring haul when she starts for NSW in the Champions Final, which pits Australia's top team against New Zealand's.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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