‘I know I have to make a decision’:He rebuilt the Wallabies. But will Joe Schmidt stay on?

‘I know I have to make a decision’:He rebuilt the Wallabies. But will Joe Schmidt stay on?

From the wreckage of the Eddie Jones era,the coach has led the Wallabies to within two wins of a grand slam. But as it stands,he’s set to walk away after next year’s Lions series.

  • byIain Payten

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Big freeze hits Wallabies as Kerevi ban opens door for Suaalii start

Big freeze hits Wallabies as Kerevi ban opens door for Suaalii start

The Wallabies have had to make late adjustments to their training plans ahead of Sunday’s Test against Scotland due to icy weather in Edinburgh.

  • byIain Payten
He played for the Junior Wallabies. On Monday he will lead out Scotland against Australia

He played for the Junior Wallabies. On Monday he will lead out Scotland against Australia

Sione Tuipulotu was named as Scotland captain last month and,unlike the last Australian to hold the role,he’s been widely embraced.

  • byIain Payten
He’s the ‘Messi of rugby’ who earns (much) more than Suaalii. Can he stop the Wallabies?

He’s the ‘Messi of rugby’ who earns (much) more than Suaalii. Can he stop the Wallabies?

Rugby is a team game but one super confident Scotsman with a massive salary has the potential to end the Wallabies’ grand slam run.

  • byIain Payten
Chasing greatness:The Randwick junior stalking Mark Ella’s grand slam feat

Chasing greatness:The Randwick junior stalking Mark Ella’s grand slam feat

The Wallabies are not engaging in talk of matching the 1984 Wallabies’ success. But one omen suggests some stars could be aligning.

  • byIain Payten
Indigenous and Pasifika team to play Lions

Indigenous and Pasifika team to play Lions

The demise of the Melbourne Rebels left a hole in the nine-game schedule for the British and Irish Lions next year.

  • byIain Payten
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In 695 Tests over 125 years,no Wallabies hooker had done what Matt Faessler did

In 695 Tests over 125 years,no Wallabies hooker had done what Matt Faessler did

The man who starred in the win over Wales in Cardiff didn’t have a Super Rugby contract three years ago.

  • byIain Payten
Redemption. Revenge. Renaissance. The Wallabies are back,baby

Redemption. Revenge. Renaissance. The Wallabies are back,baby

Two down and two to go. The Wallabies are reborn under Joe Schmidt.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
‘Really proud’:Wallabies overcome red card to thump Wales
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‘Really proud’:Wallabies overcome red card to thump Wales

The Wallabies have kept their Grand Slam dream alive by scoring a 32-point win over Wales in Cardiff.

  • byIain Payten
Wallabies player ratings:How the men in gold fared against Wales

Wallabies player ratings:How the men in gold fared against Wales

The Grand Slam tour remains on track for the Wallabies after a commanding 32-point victory over Wales in Cardiff,despite losing Samu Kerevi to a red card.

  • byJonathan Drennan
Breakaway rugby competition would flop - even with Saudi billions

Breakaway rugby competition would flop - even with Saudi billions

Don’t confuse a concept like cricket’s Indian Premier League with what looks a series of exhibition games in non-rugby locales.

  • byPaul Cully