Wallabies’ debutants’ shock at selection surprise
Dylan Pietsch and Josh Kemeny were former back row teammates who have now been reunited in surprise circumstances with the Wallabies.
Dylan Pietsch and Josh Kemeny were former back row teammates who have now been reunited in surprise circumstances with the Wallabies.
The next generation of Sunshine Coast’s rising rugby union stars who could enter the Super Rugby or Super W with a bang have been identified from Noosa to Caboolture.
It was their last chance to impress and NSW’s teen rugby players left nothing to chance on a day of big hits and tries galore as they battled for rep spots. Standouts, top shots and result wrap
Their captain was sidelined on crutches but this group of great mates put squad friendships aside to secure a sensational win at crucial schoolgirl sevens rugby trials. Check out the photo gallery
Club rugby: An AIC First XV schoolboy starred on debut while last year’s colts 1 finalists played out another thriller. Details here, along with how Brothers women continued to progress.
The Waratahs v ACT Brumbies battle has determined the favourite for the Super Rugby U19s title and left the other team scrambling to make the cut. Stars, photos and result wrap
They are small but mighty – a group of schoolgirls aiming to be at the LA and Brisbane Olympics on a rugby sevens mission. Australian schoolgirls players to watch, new squad.
There are former elite netballers, touch footballers, the daughter of a gun and a teens with speed. New faces and rising stars you need to know about in the Next Gen Sevens series. SQUADS
The numbers are in and a quartet of players stand out on the statistic sheet heading into round four of Super Rugby U16s and U19s. Leading points scorers, try scorers, tacklers and statistical stars here.
Twelve years after he wore the Wallabies No. 10 jersey against the British and Irish Lions, James O’Connor is dreaming of playing them again, but is taking the unconventional route to do so.
It took them a while but the NSW Waratahs finally found their groove against the Queensland Reds as one of rugby’s best rivalries ignited in the Super Rugby U16s. Stars, great photos.
Four code schoolboy footy special: Here’s the top 50 cream of the crop schoolboys we saw in action this season across rugby league, rugby union, the Schools Premier League soccer and AIC Aussie rules. FULL LIST
There was a comeback, great kicking, explosions of speed and crucial results racked up in round three of the Super Rugby U16s and U19s series. Rd 3 wrap, great photos, standouts and scorers
Code-hopping superstar Joseph Suaalii’s rugby union mega deal has been the talk of the town – but what do his Wallabies teammates think of their high-profile recruit’s epic salary?
Star rugby union recruit Joseph Suaalii has declared he’s ready to play for the Wallabies in just three weeks – as he opened up on the pressures of his multimillion dollar contract.
There was heartbreak for one and elation for the other. The annual battle between the Waratahs and Reds U15s had it all, including a match clinching last minute penalty.
The Waratahs have continued their match towards the decider of the Super Rugby U19s but there’s still things that need to be sorted. Stars, standouts, great photos from battle with Reds.
The future of Queensland-New South Wales rugby rivalries is in good hands judging off Sunday’s skirmish at Norths in the Super Rugby Under-16s and Under-19s competition. All you need to know here.
Rugby Australia’s talent pipeline is under threat from the NRL’s hungry clubs, but the 15-man code has made a massive move to stave off the cashed-up suitors.
As Rugby Australia battles a costly legal challenge and broadcast uncertainty, the expanding NRL is ready to pounce with key salary cap dispensations.
With eyes set on a rare chance at Olympic gold, stars from AFL, NRL, Super Rugby and Super Netball have been making secret queries over the prospect of surprise code switches.
Rugby Australia has hit back in a stunning counter-claim against the Melbourne Rebels in the legal case that has rocked the game, claiming they’ve been duped out of $35m.
Some of Country rugby’s top teenagers have been called into the Waratahs for Super Rugby debuts as the academy bids to keep an impressive winning record intact against the Queensland Reds.
The $30 million court case launched by the Melbourne Rebels against Rugby Australia could threaten the financial future of the game. Find out how inside.
16-year-old Kingsley Uys is shaping as one of the Wallabies brightest prospects after a scintillating tour of NZ. Inside his rise and the positional switch he never wanted.
Little more than a fortnight after his last appearance for the Sydney Roosters, and before even lacing up his boots for the Waratahs, Joseph Suaalii is set to join the Wallabies for the first time.
It’s a taste of things to come, a critical showcase for rising stars of rugby and the annual battle between the NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds under 15s did not disappoint. Stars, photos
Rugby’s U18s rising stars have done something few other Aussie teams have managed in recent times – completing a shock and awe mission across the ditch for two wins. Stars, result wrap
There were blowouts, close calls, a hot boot and multiple try-fectas in the opening round of the Next Gen Sevens rugby series in Sydney. Stars, great photos and Rd 1 result wrap.
Picture gallery: See over 80 images from Saturday’s gala Fiji rugby 7s event at Sunnybank Rugby Club.
