NSW’s latest ‘one that got away’ shows why Simon Raiwalui is so badly needed
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NSW’s latest ‘one that got away’ shows why Simon Raiwalui is so badly needed

Waratahs’ new director of performance must take a hard line on retention to prevent players like Under-20s star Ronan Leahy being lost to the state.

  • byPaul Cully

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‘Never been so unprepared’:Schmidt flags Wallabies experimentation in July Tests

‘Never been so unprepared’:Schmidt flags Wallabies experimentation in July Tests

He is one of the most experienced Test rugby coaches in the world,but new Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt is battling the butterflies.

  • byIain Payten
The unluckiest omission from Joe Schmidt’s first Wallabies squad
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The unluckiest omission from Joe Schmidt’s first Wallabies squad

It’s a relatively big squad for this time of year and the absence of Melbourne Rebels lock Josh Canham,therefore,is something of a surprise.

  • byPaul Cully
‘Investing in the future’:Schmidt confirms snub for NRL-bound stars in Wallabies shake-up
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‘Investing in the future’:Schmidt confirms snub for NRL-bound stars in Wallabies shake-up

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named his first national squad for Tests against Wales and Georgia. There is no shortage of talking points.

  • byIain Payten
Schmidt leaves Roosters-bound Nawaqanitawase out of Wallabies train-on squad

Schmidt leaves Roosters-bound Nawaqanitawase out of Wallabies train-on squad

Rugby recruit Joseph Suaalii is playing State of Origin for NSW,but the man who will replace him at the Roosters has been left out of Joe Schmidt’s first Wallabies squad.

  • byIain Payten
The top four Wallabies bolters ... and my pick for new captain
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Wallabies

The top four Wallabies bolters ... and my pick for new captain

Time is running out for Wallabies hopefuls to impress new coach Joe Schmidt. Here are the players putting their hands up for a first international call-up.

  • byPaul Cully
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Coach Joe Schmidt will pick fewer overseas Wallabies,not more
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Coach Joe Schmidt will pick fewer overseas Wallabies,not more

The future of the Giteau Law may be of little consequence for the new Australian coach.

  • byPaul Cully
Rennie was on the right track:New Wallabies scrum coach takes shot at Jones

Rennie was on the right track:New Wallabies scrum coach takes shot at Jones

Two-time World Cup winner Mike Cron is regarded as the world’s foremost expert on scrummaging – and he’s just joined Australian rugby.

  • byIain Payten
The first Wallabies staffer sacked by Eddie Jones has become Joe Schmidt’s first coaching hire

The first Wallabies staffer sacked by Eddie Jones has become Joe Schmidt’s first coaching hire

A year after being axed by Jones,respected veteran coach Laurie Fisher has been reappointed to the new Wallabies coaching staff.

  • byIain Payten
Rugby Australia has lost the Wallabies dressing room,but there is hope

Rugby Australia has lost the Wallabies dressing room,but there is hope

The review into the Wallabies’ disastrous 2023 season was typically vague and heavy on jargon,but some of the right steps had already been taken before its release.

  • byPaul Cully
Schmidt was watching on. A Wallabies discard threw down the gauntlet

Schmidt was watching on. A Wallabies discard threw down the gauntlet

Jock Campbell dazzled in front of new Australia coach Joe Schmidt,heating up the intense fight for a spot with a World Cup star.

  • byNick Wright