Joseph Suaalii
‘Punched in the face’: Waratahs vow to respond after near-record defeat
The Waratahs had a plan to contend for the Super Rugby title this year. Then they suffered two big losses: an injury to Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and a thumping at the hands of the Hurricanes.
- Iain Payten
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‘A marked player’: Is Suaalii being underutilised for the Waratahs?
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is being paid $1.6 million a year by NSW but remains a work in progress. We analyse his first two games of the Super Rugby season.
- Jonathan Drennan
- Opinion
- Australian rugby
After two rounds, the Waratahs and Brumbies lead Super Rugby. It’s just what the competition needed
A remarkable 50-24 victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Sunday saw the Brumbies jump to second place behind NSW. It’s still early days, but hugely encouraging.
- Paul Cully
Rugby Australia secures Jorgensen on five-year, multimillion-dollar deal
Young Wallabies star Max Jorgensen has turned down interest from the NRL and R360 to sign one of the longest deals in Australian rugby history.
- Iain Payten
From unknown to unmissable: Suaalii returns to Twickenham as a global star
A year after slipping into London as a curiosity, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returns to Twickenham as a marked man on and off the field.
- Jonathan Drennan
Israel Folau spotted at Wallabies training for first time in seven years
In a sign that perhaps time has healed some once raw wounds, exiled former star Israel Folau rubbed shoulders with Wallabies players at his Japanese club’s training ground in Tokyo.
- Iain Payten
‘We want to die on our feet’: Suaalii hails captain’s call that sealed victory
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii scored two tries, but he was left awed by his captain Harry Wilson’s brave call to seal victory.
- Jonathan Drennan
‘You’ve got a crazy talent on your hands’: O’Driscoll backs Suaalii to thrive in rugby
One of the greatest centres in rugby history Brian O’Driscoll first noticed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii after getting sent off in State of Origin, but believes the Wallaby has the edge and skill set to thrive in rugby union for years to come.
- Jonathan Drennan
The day Joseph Suaalii, 14, trained with the Wallabies. It began his path to the Lions
A special visit to Australia’s training in Penrith, and a meeting with his superstar idol, planted the seed for a Lions showdown eight years later.
- Iain Payten
The money and magic of Suaalii Inc
The self-described “kid from Western Sydney” is drawing in luxury international brands that want to be associated with him.
- Frances Howe