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Opinion
The NRL doesn’t sell what you need to win a Rugby World Cup
Before Rugby Australia start chasing league targets for 2027, they should look at the 34-year-old who beat up NSW at Leichhardt Oval. And has won two World Cups.
- by Paul Cully
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Hope for Perese as Coleman hits refresh button ahead of Highlanders
Better than expected news from the injury ward as NSW coach Darren Coleman looks to freshen up for the quarter-finals.
- by Georgina Robinson
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Waratahs
Tahs’ home final hopes in tatters after blowing big lead against Canes
After watching the Western Force, Brumbies and the Reds all lose against New Zealand sides this round, the Waratahs couldn’t hold their composure after a terrific start.
- by Tom Decent
‘It will fade away’: Council accuses state government of allowing Leichhardt Oval to fall into ruin
The Inner West council has accused the NSW state government of political bias in overlooking Leichhardt Oval for redevelopment funding.
- by Dominic Bossi
Opinion
Opinion
Why South Africa’s absence from Super Rugby is a problem
Whether it’s All Blacks coach Ian Foster, or his Crusaders and Highlanders counterparts, the answer is the same. Do you miss the South Africans? Yes, I do.
- by Paul Cully
In-form Holloway boosts Waratahs by extending contract
After an unhappy exit in 2020 and a stint in Japan, Jed Holloway has been brilliant since returning to the Waratahs. And he’s decided to stick around.
- by Iain Payten
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Wallabies
‘Pinnacle of my career’: Wallabies stars say home World Cup in 2027 will be unmissable
Barring disaster, World Rugby will name Australia as the hosts of the 2027 Rugby World Cup on Thursday. The news will be a game changer for Australian rugby.
- by Iain Payten and Tom Decent
SBW: Aussies on the improve, but Kiwis still kings of rugby
Dual international Sonny Bill Williams shares his views on recent Super Rugby results, a revamped Waratahs team and news of Noah Lolesio’s re-signing.
- by Tom Decent
Wallabies get boost as White chooses World Cup tilt over Japan
After weighing up a big money offer in Japan, Brumbies and Wallabies halfback Nic White has prioritised the 2023 World Cup and signed a one-year extension.
- by Iain Payten
‘Purely rugby-based’: Lolesio on why he’s staying in Australia
Noah Lolesio says he wants to learn from the best, which is why he turned down lucrative offers from overseas.
- by Georgina Robinson
Opinion
Australian rugby
Better days: Why Australian rugby’s turning point is here
Throw away your Pete Murray albums - it’s safe to take pride in Australian rugby again.
- by Georgina Robinson