RUGBY UNION
SBW to return to union in 2015
Samoa rugby legend on assault charge
Giteau leads Toulon triumph
Broncos ready for Hunt's return
McKenzie won't tell Tahs how to use Folau
Cummins takes players' award
Rugby unveils third-tier competition
Discipline at core of changed Cooper
Rugby unveils new domestic comp
Wallabies closing gap: Pulver
McKenzie ponders a short, mobile backrow
Cross-code game closer than ever: Ella
Wallabies close to fielding the Fab Five
Toomua vital next to Quade
HSBC to widen its Super deal
Major sponsor close for NRC
Pocock hails gay rugby cup success
Kiwi Read rugby's player of the year
Super conferences may be abandoned
Wallabies to open campaign in Sydney
Folau's debut season just the beginning
Reborn Cooper states captaincy case
A season of drama ends with promise
Wallabies hold off Wales in a thriller
English referee perfect fit for Wallabies
Slay Welsh and we'll call it a win
Cooper's task to absorb pressure
EXCLUSIVE Mowen survives Wallabies mutiny plot
Folau on verge of Lote's record
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Wally Mason
Sports Editor
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Wally has been a journalist for 35 years. He grew up playing cricket and rugby league, but these days his sporting interests are much wider – reflecting the broad spectrum of sports covered by The Australian.
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Senior Sports commentator
Melbourne Bureau, Australia
Australia’s most respected sports columnist, Patrick writes with authority and wit on a wide range of sports. He has won many major awards for his news breaking, analysis and campaigning journalism.
Wayne Smith
Senior Cricket writer
Brisbane Bureau, Australia
After a long stint as rugby union editor, Wayne joined The Australian's outstanding team of cricket writers in 2007. He first covered cricket in 1971, and is also an experienced swimming writer.
Peter Lalor
Senior cricket writer
Sydney Bureau, Australia
A key member of The Australian’s team of cricket writers, Peter has been a journalist for more than two decades, writing about everything from sport to beer. He has also written several books, including Barassi: The Biography.
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Chief rugby writer
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Bret has had more than three decades of experience covering a wide range of sports. Renowned for his news breaking and in-depth analysis of the game of rugby, Bret has also written several books on the sport.
Brent Read
Senior sports writer
Sydney Bureau, Australia
One of the rising stars of sports journalism in Australia, Brent covers rugby league and golf, writing with authority, wit and enthusiasm. He began his career in sport as a soccer player, playing with the Brisbane Strikers in the NSL.
readb@theaustralian.com.au
Twitter @brentread_7
Nicole Jeffery
Olympics writer
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Nicole has been a journalist for almost three decades and has covered numerous Olympics, Commonwealth Games, world swimming championships, hockey world cups and international track and field events.
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