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'Contagious': Suaalii says more players may follow Luai

Former Samoan World Cup teammate Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii believes Jarome Luai may well attract many more NRL stars to the PNG Chiefs.

AAP · Apr 30

'Spend before they have it': RA's pivotal finance shift

After announcing a record profit, Phil Waugh is confident Rugby Australia has bucked what he thinks is a global trend crippling the finances of the code.

AAP · Apr 22

Rugby Australia ‘resets finances, restores pride’ after posting $100m turnaround

The British and Irish Lions tour has provided a financial launchpad ahead of the men’s and women’s World Cups, driving a record $70.6m surplus in 2025

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22

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Harry and Meghan continue Invictus cause at the rugby

Prince Harry has combined his love of rugby and his Invictus quest as he and wife Meghan finished their trip to Australia with a night at the football.

AAP · Apr 17

Rugby Australia 'delighted' about royal visit

Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle are set to attend the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the NSW Waratahs and Moana Pasifika at Allianz Stadium.

AAP · Apr 14

RA's Mass gain: in-demand prop knocks back Irish offer

Powerhouse Reds prop Massimo De Lutiis has described how he agonised over the call to re-sign with Rugby Australia despite strong Irish interest.

AAP · Apr 7

Wallabies snare All Blacks assistant as defence coach

The Wallabies have appointed another former key All Blacks staff member as assistant coach ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.

AAP · Mar 23

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No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax

Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Zac Lomax will have to earn his Wallabies spot the hard way, and the code-hopper's debut for the Force could still be weeks away.

AAP · Mar 10

Wallabies raid NRL ranks in pursuit of World Cup glory

Rugby Australia is making no secret of its intention to build the best possible Wallabies team for the 2027 World Cup - even if that means poaching the NRL.

AAP · Mar 10

Zac Lomax exits limbo via defection as latest NRL star lured by Wallabies jersey

Newly signed Western Force flyer has the skills to not only crack the Australian squad but transform it, all in time for 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9

'Challenging': new obstacles face Brumbies after defeat

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is expecting more to changes to his squad to occur after they suffered a 34-31 loss to the Reds.

AAP · Mar 7

Wallabies' surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup

The fixtures for Australia's home Rugby World Cup next year have been revealed, with the hosts facing Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in the group stage.

AAP · Feb 2

Sevens sister act resist NRLW lure to re-sign with RA

Turning their back on NRLW, rugby sevens sisters Maddison and Teagan Levi will vie for Olympic glory at the 2028 LA Games after re-signing with Rugby Australia.

AAP · Jan 26

Wallabies lure NRL star Angus Crichton to bolster Rugby World Cup hopes

Crichton follows Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Mark Nawaqanitawase and Carter Gordon into rugby union

The Independent UK · Jan 21

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AAP · Dec 3, 2025

'Not at this stage': Schmidt coy about Wallabies role

Wily Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has not ruled out staying on as a World Cup advisor - or returning to the All Blacks camp for the 2027 showpiece in Australia.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2025

Dangerous times lie ahead for NRL as latest skirmish with rugby union ramps up

Australian rugby league’s greatest strength is its production line of talent but the R360 competition is threatening to change that

AAP · Oct 15, 2025

'Fresh opportunities': R360 boss hits back at V'Landys

The boss of R360 says threats of 10-year bans for NRL players who defect to the rebel competition are entirely predictable as the code war escalates.

AAP · Oct 13, 2025

Wallabies playmaker flashes back into Cup contention

Released from his NRL deal, Carter Gordon has been thrust into the Wallabies' end-of-year tour squad, while another Test playmaker has been left out.

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AAP · Oct 2, 2025

Wallabies coach weighs up pros and cons of rebel comp

A new rebel rugby competition could be launched as early as next year, but Rugby Australia are set to blacklist any Wallabies players who participate.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2025

Wallabies out to break Eden Park hoodoo despite dog’s breakfast of a lead-up

Round-the-world trips and late injuries have made preparation for the Bledisloe Cup opener far from ideal but Joe Schmidt’s Australia have shown they have belief in themselves

AAP · Sep 23, 2025

PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move

The ARL Commission will not stand in the way of Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for Australia in the rugby league Ashes, despite his move back to union for 2027.

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

Scotland and Australia’s parting words show the rocky landscape beyond the Women’s World Cup

With uncertainty over the future of both programmes beyond this tournament, there are fears that successful campaigns may not be capitalised upon

AAP · Aug 28, 2025

Wallabies digest loss of their giant enforcer

Will Skelton and Tom Wright have been huge for the Wallabies of late, and both will be sorely missed when Australia take on Argentina across two Tests.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025

World Cup begins with eyes opened to what could be for women’s rugby in Australia

The Wallaroos have witnessed first hand the huge interest in the tournament in England and are keen to match that benchmark back home

AAP · Aug 4, 2025

'Exceeds expectations': Lions a win for Rugby Australia

While the Wallabies suffered a narrow series loss to the British and Irish Lions, Rugby Australia are cheering the tour's success on and off the field.

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