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Nine-game rookie, former All Black to debut as Schmidt makes mass changes
It’s a banana skin game against Georgia in Sydney on Saturday, but that hasn’t stopped Joe Schmidt making 17 changes to his Wallabies team.
- by Iain Payten
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Waratahs poised to sign Tupou, scrum guru lauds Thor’s ‘explosive power’
The ‘Tongan Thor’ - Taniela Tupou - and a 21-year-old Wallabies debutant are among a group of Rebels players closing in on deals to play in sky blue.
- by Iain Payten
When the police brought out the water cannons, the Georgians packed down a scrum
The Georgian ability to scrum can be partly explained by history, cultural expression and natural athletic gifts in a country of less than four million people.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Rugby July Tests as it happened: The Wallabies seal the series against Wales
Australia’s Joe Schmidt era got off to a winning start in Sydney last week. Can they back it up against a Wales side out for revenge? Follow all the action from AAMI Park.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared in second Test against Wales
The Wallabies sealed their second win of 2024 and here’s how they rated in Melbourne against Wales.
- by Jonathan Drennan
‘Plastic grass has no place here’: Why residents want to stop an elite rugby precinct
The Hills Shire says concerns about the environmental impact of new sporting facilities are exaggerated, as opponents demand the federal government stop the project.
- by Andrew Taylor
Bleeding knees, burning abs: I spent a week living like David Pocock. It nearly killed me
How does Canberra’s most shredded politician stay fit? Angus Thompson underwent five days of pain involving heavy weights, burning abs – and a winter dip in frigid waters.
- by Angus Thompson
Junior Wallabies’ appeal dismissed after under 20s washout
Australia’s young stars were denied their shout at a place in the world championship finals when a game was cancelled due to a muddy pitch. Two games were later played on the same field.
- by Iain Payten
Wallabies debutant says he was ‘ghosted’ after Eddie Jones selection snub
Dylan Pietsch finally made his Wallabies debut last Saturday, becoming the 15th Indigenous player in the side’s history after a false start in last year’s World Cup, when he says he was “ghosted” by then coach Eddie Jones’ camp.
- by Marnie Vinall
Rugby Australia to take control of Brumbies
The ACT Brumbies have followed the Waratahs’ lead by signing a partnership agreement with the game’s national governing body.
- by Tom Decent
‘It feels pretty good’: Why Gordon is glad he didn’t ditch Australian rugby
Two months ago, Jake Gordon asked if he could break his contract to head to France. On Saturday night, he was the Wallabies’ best in a win over Wales.
- by Tom Decent