Australian rugby
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
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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
‘It’s got to sting’: Horan not ready to move on from World Cup
Wallabies great Tim Horan was pleased to see Saturday’s win against Wales in Sydney, but he doesn’t believe the disaster in France should be forgotten just yet.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Analysis
Wallabies
Five things we learned from the Wallabies’ win over Wales
The Wallabies are a work in progress, but what did we learn about the new-look team as they started the Joe Schmidt era?
- by Jonathan Drennan
Analysis
Wallabies
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against Wales
We take a look at the performances of every Wallabies player following a 25-17 win over Wales in Sydney.
- by Tom Decent
Rugby July Tests as it happened: Wonderful Wright try helps Wallabies to 25-16 win over Wales
After nine months of soul-searching, the Wallabies have started with a win under new coach Joe Schmidt.
- by Tom Decent, Iain Payten and Jonathan Drennan
Wallabies 25 Wales 16
International rugby
Wallabies sweep away the demons with revenge win over Wales
Joe Schmidt’s era got off to a winning start for Australia on Saturday night against the nation that humbled them at the World Cup.
- by Iain Payten
How Lynagh broke the news of Wallabies debut to famous father
Tom Lynagh has spent his entire life following in his father’s footsteps. On Saturday evening, he has the chance to forge his own path in a gold jersey.
- by Tom Decent