What position should Suaalii play in rugby? Seven experts have their say

What position should Suaalii play in rugby? Seven experts have their say

We know about his salary,his Wallabies selection and his likely Test debut next month. But where Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will play in his new code is still a mystery.

  • byIain Payten

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Mike Catt became famous for a tangle with Jonah Lomu but he’s now a renowned attack coach - and he just left the world No.1 team to join the Waratahs.

  • byIain Payten
Rugby Australia splurged $5m on a marquee star. Now comes the hard part
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Rugby Australia splurged $5m on a marquee star. Now comes the hard part

Under a 10,000-watt spotlight,Joseph Suaalii is about to embark on his rugby career. There are many questions.

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Super Rugby draw gives Waratahs’ ‘galacticos’ golden chance to hit the ground running

Super Rugby draw gives Waratahs’ ‘galacticos’ golden chance to hit the ground running

New coach Dan McKellar takes charge of a star-studded NSW team after an aggressive recruitment campaign. The 2025 season draw has done them a few favours,too.

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Why it might already be too late for Wallabies hopeful Tane Edmed

Why it might already be too late for Wallabies hopeful Tane Edmed

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‘He is chasing his dream’:Son of rugby league legend signs with Waratahs

‘He is chasing his dream’:Son of rugby league legend signs with Waratahs

Carrying one of the most famous names in league,Zach Fittler is striking out on his own journey after signing a two-year deal to play rugby for NSW.

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‘For Australia to thrive,we need the Waratahs to thrive. I think that I can help’

‘For Australia to thrive,we need the Waratahs to thrive. I think that I can help’

In his first interview since accepting the NSW job,coach Dan McKellar reveals how he intends to re-establish the Waratahs as a force in Australian rugby.

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From ‘Real Madrid’ to Tah-celona:Easts stars extend with the Waratahs

From ‘Real Madrid’ to Tah-celona:Easts stars extend with the Waratahs

Fresh from winning a Shute Shield with a stacked Easts team – and stirring their rivals during celebrations – four stars have re-signed with the Waratahs.

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The history,stinks and omens behind the Shute Shield decider

The history,stinks and omens behind the Shute Shield decider

It’s been a spicy year of feuds,family and fantastic footy in Sydney club rugby. Here are six talking points for grand final day.

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‘I’m starting to enjoy my footy again’:The Tahs playmaker thriving in New Zealand

‘I’m starting to enjoy my footy again’:The Tahs playmaker thriving in New Zealand

Re-signed Waratahs five-eighth Tane Edmed is earning rave reviews for his form in the NPC and is setting his sights on a Wallabies call-up.

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Fittler junior considering career in rugby after Waratahs,RA offer

Fittler junior considering career in rugby after Waratahs,RA offer

It’s one of the most famous surnames in Australian rugby league. But the son of Brad Fittler could be become a star in the rival 15-man code instead.

  • byIain Payten