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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
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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
Crittle was a man for all seasons, on and off the rugby field
Charles Peter Crittle was the very heart of rugby in Australia, a man who was formed by its friendships and experiences, and gave back to it many times over.
- by Peter FitzSimons
‘Off the charts’: Wallabies’ woes no problem as $300m Lions tour looms
In a year’s time, up to 40,000 travelling fans will start arriving for the British and Irish Lions tour. And they’ll be cashed up.
- by Iain Payten
This is the hardest Wallabies squad to pick in a decade, but there is a core to build around
After the World Cup car crash, the Wallabies squad is wide open for July’s Tests. From now on, every game in Super Rugby will be a virtual final, or a real one. There really are Wallabies jerseys up for grabs.
- by Paul Cully
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South Africa will be back if they can’t make Europe pay off
Move to Europe and the cash will flow, they said. Well, it hasn’t for South African teams just yet. If it doesn’t, they might be back in Super Rugby given the extraordinary cost of keeping up with the giants of European rugby.
- by Paul Cully
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Why rugby union needs to bring in the biff
Rugby has grown scared of its own core physicality as a concussion lawsuit rumbles through the court system, while the NRL has embraced its physicality.
- by Daniel Schofield
‘Smart mouthguards’ in spotlight after Scottish player forced from Six Nations game
George Turner became first elite male player to be taken off for an HIA after his “smart mouthguard” detected an impact of more than 70G against France.
- by Ben Coles
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Rugby World Cup
Less kicking, fewer subs and faster scrums: My rugby wishlist for 2024
Through the World Cup in France, the team that registered the most kicking metres enjoyed roughly an 80 per cent win rate. It is a damning statistic.
- by Warren Gatland
Broken pool and Brisbane dreams: Why sister act is not going anywhere
It seems whenever they front the media, the Levi sisters are asked if and when they intend to make a code switch. That question has been put to bed.
- by Nick Wright
Wallabies legend laments key failure that must trigger global coach hunt
A champion Wallaby has laid out the flaw that must ensure Australia conducts a global search for their next coach, while imploring the players to find their identity.
- by Nick Wright