Sport
Rugby union
Tahs crown new iceman as NSW stun Brumbies in drought-busting upset
The Waratahs have claimed their first win in Canberra since 2018 with a gritty performance – and the red-hot boot of their newest young star.
- by Iain Payten
‘When are we going to learn?’ McKellar fears Wallabies hype could derail Brumbies bolter
- by Iain Payten and Jonathan Drennan
Insight & Analysis
Why the No.10 debate is far less important than No.9 race for Wallabies
In a big change to rugby in the past decade, the No.9 is now more like the halfback in rugby league – the player who makes most of the decisions and directs his team around the field.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
‘The hottest ticket in Sydney’: The night rugby stopped being a hobby and hit the big time
Thirty years ago, the NSW Waratahs played their first match as a professional rugby team, as the Super 12 competition kicked off a new era for the game.
Jonathan Drennan
Sports Reporter
The NRL can do nothing to stop rugby’s raids. And the worst may be yet to come
Back in the day, rugby league would regularly poach union stars. Now the shoe is on the other foot, and the leaguies look nervous.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
More News
Why Les Kiss’ juggling act will be a critical part of Australian rugby’s success in 2026
The former North Sydney Bear will be a busy man for the next six months as he attempts to win a Super Rugby competition while preparing to become the new coach of the Wallabies.
- by Iain Payten
In 102 years, no one in Ulster had seen a prop score a try like this. It took an Aussie to do it
The stunning five-pointer scored by Wallaby Angus Bell has been seen around the world. But he is most proud of the new life he has built for himself in Belfast.
- by Jonathan Drennan
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Wallabies
‘I apologise mate’: The interview no one expected Eddie Jones to give
- by Tom Decent
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Wallabies
‘Luke had been in hospital that week’: The hard times behind Schmidt’s Wallabies journey
- by Jonathan Drennan