Australian rugby
Finals swansong? Rebels could make history in last home game
Uncertain whether they will exist in 2025, the Melbourne Rebels may be running out at AAMI Park for the last time on Friday. But they have much to play for.
- by Iain Payten
Latest
Rugby Australia refuse early release request from Waratahs skipper
In the midst of another disappointing Waratahs season, captain Jake Gordon has been linked with an early move to France.
- by Tom Decent
Reds star undergoes surgery to end Super Rugby season
Harry Wilson’s Super Rugby Pacific season is over, with the star Queensland No.8 undergoing surgery on his broken right arm.
- by Melissa Woods
Analysis
World Rugby
World Rugby ushers in law changes to speed up game, but have they opened a new loophole?
With the goal of reducing stoppages and making rugby more appealing to fans, new laws and law trials have been announced. But some people aren’t happy.
- by Iain Payten
Opinion
Super Rugby
Rebels have handed RA an all-time hospital pass
Australian rugby has plenty of issues, but as the Rebels’ shambles shows, many have been self-inflicted.
- by Paul Cully
She dusted off her boots to beat depression. Now this scrum mum is about to play for Australia
Wallaroos debutant Sally Fuesaina, 32, may need ice packs in bed instead of breakfast on Mother’s Day this Sunday.
- by Iain Payten
Wallabies prop sent to Waratahs in historic deal as Jorgensen suffers another serious injury
A World Cup player has flown from Melbourne to help the injury-plagued Waratahs, but there is more trouble for Max Jorgensen.
- by Iain Payten
Can all fit hookers report to the Waratahs? NSW injury crisis reaches crazy levels
The Waratahs will hand their No.2 jersey to a part-time concreter from western Sydney this week, amid an unprecedented run of front-row injuries.
- by Iain Payten
Opinion
Wallabies
Why the Wallabies must snub game’s hottest property and NRL target
Max Jorgensen is a teenage phenomenon with a huge future. But decisions need to be made about how to best maximise his potential.
- by Iain Payten
‘There are a number of tens’: But Schmidt’s keen for Gordon to stay in rugby
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has responded to news Carter Gordon is interested in a move to rugby league.
- by Iain Payten
Another Wallabies star eyes code switch after NRL talks
Carter Gordon is considering a move to rugby league as uncertainty swirls around the future of the Melbourne Rebels.
- by Iain Payten and Michael Chammas