Rugby World Cup
With another batch of NRL recruits, can the lessons of 2003 help bring World Cup success in 2027?
The poaching of high-profile league stars for the last Rugby World Cup in Australia created competition and agonising selection calls for the Wallabies.
- Iain Payten
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- NRL 2026
Why wouldn’t Zac Lomax want to play a truly world game?
The best of times continued on Monday when Rugby Australia signed Zac Lomax, prompting hilarious carry-on by the denizens of league. They were most incensed by just three words Lomax threw out.
- Peter FitzSimons
Rugby World Cup defends slow ticket system as fans fume over Taylor Swift-style wait
In scenes reminiscent of Taylor Swift’s recent tour, fans trying to buy Rugby World Cup tickets were stuck in the dreaded waiting room for five hours or more.
- Iain Payten
Melbourne misses out on Wallabies World Cup matches, scores All Blacks
The decision not to schedule any Wallabies games in Melbourne has raised eyebrows amid speculation Victoria is being punished for a breakdown in the state’s relationship with the code.
- Hannah Kennelly and Kieran Rooney
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- Rugby Australia
World Rugby boss explains contentious call to schedule Wallabies v Hong Kong as World Cup opener
The 2027 tournament could have kicked off with a blockbuster pool match between the Wallabies and New Zealand. Instead, the hosts will meet the world No.23 side.
- Iain Payten and Jonathan Drennan
How Queenslanders can experience ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’
Time is running out for the Wallabies to announce themselves as a World Cup heavyweight, with the showcase’s schedule locked in.
- Nick Wright
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- Australian rugby
Why a Wallabies-All Blacks blockbuster won’t kick off the 2027 World Cup
Sydney is set to be revealed as the big winner – yet again – when the full draw of the 2027 Rugby World Cup is announced this week.
- Iain Payten
The sports minister’s summer of no sport
Anika Wells has skipped every major sporting event this summer and stayed home in Brisbane after her expenses scandal.
- James Massola
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
Why one of Australia’s greatest coaches believes Wallabies missed a golden chance
A rugby coaching great has expressed fears that Australia will be ill-prepared for the World Cup, while calling for improved support for spinal injury sufferers.
- Nick Wright