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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Jake Gordon (C) of the Waratahs steps in as Antonio Shalfoon of the Crusaders and Miles Amatosero of the Waratahs exchange heated words during the round fourteen Super Rugby Pacific match between Waratahs and Crusaders at Allianz Stadium, on May 16, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe Photography/Getty Images)

Waratahs’ woes threaten to undermine Lions tour

NSW’s fast-approaching clash with the Lions has all the makings of a massacre — which should embarrass everyone into action, as the Waratahs are the canary in the coalmine on the health of Australian rugby.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Andy Muirhead of the Brumbies is tackled during the round fourteen Super Rugby Pacific match between Brumbies and Reds at GIO Stadium, on May 17, 2025, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Brumbies backrower ends Reds’ home final fairytale

Brumbies backrower Tuaina Tualima ended the Reds’ dream of a home final, putting the finishing touch on Queensland’s loss in the nation’s capital.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Tane Edmed of the Waratahs looks dejected after defeat during the round fourteen Super Rugby Pacific match between Waratahs and Crusaders at Allianz Stadium, on May 16, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe Photography/Getty Images)

‘Show them we care’: Woeful Waratahs slammed after surrender

The Waratahs have been so bad for so long that their latest humiliation was neither a surprise nor even upsetting to their few remaining supporters, writes JULIAN LINDEN.

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The Daily Telegraph 15.5.2025 Former Wallabies star James O'Connor is making a late bid to return to the national side against the British & Irish Lions. Picture: Rohan Kelly

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‘I’m four times the player I was’: O’Connor on brink of Wallabies recall

James O’Connor says he was ‘a quarter of the player’ he is now, when he lined up for the Wallabies during the Lions last tour of Australia, and has a series of lifestyle changes to thank for that.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 09: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of the Waratahs is treated by medical staff and fitted with a neck brace during the Super Rugby Pacific match between Waratahs v Queensland Reds at the Allianz Stadium on May 09, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Pete Dovgan/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

‘Relax’: Suaalii’s busted jaw just a ‘minor’ injury, says coach

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been told he should be ready to resume playing rugby in a month despite facing surgery for a broken jaw, in a massive boost for the Wallabies ahead of the Lions tour.

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Qld’s brightest rugby rookies unveiled in Reds Under-16s team

A terrific trio from the Sunshine Coast, a dynamic duo from the Northside, a Townsville flyer and exciting State High prospects headline the Reds Under-16s rugby squad set for take off. Here’s an insight into the team named for Friday’s season opener.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02: (L-R) Harry Wilson, James Slipper, Nick Frost and Will Skelton sing the national anthem prior to the third test of the series between Australia Wallabies and British & Irish Lions at Accor Stadium on August 02, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Schmidt’s big gamble as most-capped Wallaby retires

The Wallabies will gamble on a rookie playmaker for their slim hopes of winning The Rugby Championship, dropping veteran James O’Connor to the bench for a legend’s last Test.

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Australia's Tate McDermott was taken off with a hamstring injury in the first Bledisloe Cup match against New Zealand. Picture: AFP

Wallabies dealt cruel blow as surgery ends McDermott’s season

One of Australia’s best from 2025 is facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines as the Wallabies’ halfback curse strikes again with devastating timing.

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The Waratahs got the better of the Reds at Narrabri. Picture: Supplied.

Winging it! Waratahs tryfest in chase for Super Rugby U19s crown

Some of rugby’s fastest rising stars have helped the Waratahs to a thumping victory over a fierce rivals as the battle for the Super Rugby U19 crown heats up. Stars, standouts, wrap

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Jonty Fowler playing for Australia U18s last year.

‘Absolutely future Wallabies’: Rugby teens catching experts eye

The newly named Australian under 18s and schoolboy squads proves one state is doing the heavy lifting to unearth our future Wallabies and there’s proof this trend will continue. SQUADS

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Ben Donaldson of the Wallabies is tackled during game one of the series between Australia Wallabies and British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Snubbed Wallabies playmaker’s next move revealed

After being overlooked for the Bledisloe Cup, Ben Donaldson has locked in his next move. Plus, the Wallabies poised to forge closer ties with Eddie Jones’ Japan.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: James O'Connor and Nic White of the Wallabies looks on after The Rugby Championship match between Australia Wallabies and Argentina Pumas at Allianz Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Recalls, retirements confirmed in Schmidt’s Eden Park hoodoo busters

Australia will attempt to end their Eden Park hoodoo – and put one hand on the Bledisloe Cup for the first time in over two decades. And Joe Schmidt’s named the squad he thinks can do it.

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Waratahs v Forces U19s game. Picture: Supplied

‘Absolute standout’: Waratahs rising stars in U19 show of force

A wrecking ball, a powerhouse and a try scoring sensation delivered the Waratahs an emphatic win in the Super Rugby U19s. So who starred, who surprised? Wrap, results, scorers.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Harry Wilson of the Wallabies takes a selfie with fans after The Rugby Championship match between Australia Wallabies and Argentina Pumas at Allianz Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Olympic-style $100m ‘forever fund’ to save rugby union

After decades of scraping by, this is how Rugby Australia plans to save the game from future financial peril – with an Olympic-style plan devised that will fund the game forever.

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How rugby coach helped unearth next-gen Reds back row brute

The Brumbies were brilliant in its 26-17 thwarting of the Reds to kickstart their pursuit of a third successive Super Rugby under-19s premiership while a 20-year-old showed star potential in Queensland’s Super Rugby Aus win. More here.

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Waratahs' Sid Harvey. Under 19s Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby National Championships Round 1 at Leichhardt Oval. Picture: John Appleyard.

Club guns, Waratahs rising stars out to shake up Super Rugby AUS

There’s Shute Shield guns, rising stars and names you may not have heard of. The Waratahs players hoping to shake up the Super Rugby AUS series and U19s. Rd 1 teams unveiled, poll

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Folau FaingaÃ¢â¬â¢a of the Wallabies celebrates his try during game one of the international test match series between the Australian Wallabies and England at Optus Stadium on July 02, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

‘Try-scoring freak’, Wallaby to join Tahs in Super Rugby coup

The Waratahs have continued their bumper recruiting raid by luring a 28-Test Wallaby home from France. Plus, Joe Schmidt’s run-in with Mark Nawaqanitawase.

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 23: James O'Connor of Australia during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at DHL Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

O’Connor axed, Schmidt plays it safe on fullback call

Australia has beefed up its forward pack ahead of a crucial Test against Argentina – and dropped the axe on veteran playmaker James O’Connor. Plus, Joe Schmidt’s fullback call revealed.

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First Nations & Pasifika XV player Charlie Gamble has his head bandaged during a training session in Melbourne on July 20, 2025, ahead of their rugby match against the British and Irish Lions to be played 22 July. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Six uncapped guns who could be Wallabies’ World Cup saviours

The World Cup is still two years away – but teams are taking shape. With Australia dealing with an injury crisis, they face more problems than most. But here’s the new blood they can call on.

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Thre victorious Warringah Rats after teh Shute Shield grand final. Picture: Karen Watson

Shute Shield launch pad for club rugby grand final hero

He’s used to putting his body – and face – on the line week in and week out in club rugby but now this Shute Shield grand final star has been offered a special opportunity to further his career

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 14: Corey Toole of the Brumbies passes during the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match between Chiefs and Brumbies at FMG Stadium Waikato, on June 14, 2025, in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Full fixture download: Finals shake-up for Super Rugby

The rule which robbed the Brumbies of a home final this year has been scrapped in a big change to the Super Rugby fixture for 2026. DOWNLOAD HERE

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Trent Picot. Round 3 Super Rugby U16 between NSW Waratahs U16 v QLD Reds U16 at Forshaw Rugby Park, Sylvania Waters - Sunday 15th October 2022. Karen Watson

New chums, established aces abound in Reds 19s rugby squad

The Queensland Reds have named a 30-strong squad to contest the Super Rugby Under-19s tournament this Spring. Get to know every player, plus the array of Sunshine State rising stars picked for other clubs.

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Ofa Latu, Jack Kalms and Samuela Sorovi for the Waratahs. Under 16s Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby National Championships Round 1 at Leichhardt Oval. Picture: John Appleyard.

Schools, city and country clubs producing our future rugby stars

Variety could be the key to success for the Waratahs with diverse squads named for the Super Rugby U16 and U19 tournaments. Who made the cut, top schools and clubs represented.

Waratahs' Andrew Kellaway (C) runs after the ball with Queensland Reds Lachie Anderson and Fraser McReight during the Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 match between the NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Saeed Khan / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Fears of Super Rugby exodus after Giteau law axing

Fears have been raised about the impact of scrapping rugby’s ‘Giteau Law’ and what it could mean for the competitiveness of Australia’s Super Rugby teams from 2027.

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Jordan Petaia has signed with NFL team LA Chargers. Photo by Mia Jones/LA Chargers

Injury-cursed Wallaby cut by NFL team after just three plays

The LA Chargers have cut injury-prone Australian Jordan Petaia after only three plays, dealing a devastating blow to his ambitious NFL career switch.

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Langi Gleeson, Will Skelton and Taniela Tupou.

Cooper: ‘Outdated’ law burying our WC hopes must be killed

South Africa has won two World Cups by embracing overseas-based players. Meanwhile, Australia’s refusal to go down the same path has cost the Wallabies immensely, writes Quade Cooper.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 26: Joe Schmidt head coach of the Wallabies speaks to his players following the second test of the series between Australia Wallabies and British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Shock recall among bulk Wallabies changes for final Lions Test

A familiar face is set to return to the Wallabies side in what could be his final game – and that’s just one of a host of changes set to be made by Joe Schmidt for the final Lions Test.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Sione Tuipulotu of British and Irish Lions celebrates after scoring the first try of the match during the 1st Test Match between Australia Wallabies and British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

‘How was he allowed to leave?’: Wallabies’ 104kg wake-up call

Lions centre Sione Tuipulotu will miss the second Test with injury. But the truth is he should be flying the flag for Australian rugby. Quade Cooper on the one that got away for the Wallabies.

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The Lions and State of Origin went head to head on Wednesday night.

The ‘biggest losers’ in ridiculous Origin-Lions scheduling blunder

In a ludicrous scenario, Lions fans were shut out from watching Wednesday night’s Origin decider due to a bizarre scheduling clash that robbed both rugby union and rugby league.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i of the Blues is sent from the field by referee Ashley Klein for his dangerous tackle on Reece Walsh of the Maroons during game one of the 2024 Men's State of Origin Series between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at Accor Stadium on June 05, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Learning from Origin pain: Why Suaalii won’t lose his head again

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has learned his lesson when it comes to rising red mist, and vowed to keep his cool if he is baited by Lions rival Sione Tuipulotu.

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