Wallabies
Win Bledisloe every two years: Rugby Australia sets out bold five-year goals
A new strategy paper through to 2029 released by RA includes some lofty ambitions.
- by Iain Payten
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The Fitz Files
FIFA, spare us the garbage and admit Saudi World Cup is a simple cash grab
Next week, world football’s governing body will sign off on the Saudi bid to host the 2034 World Cup. They’re selling it as a catalyst for human rights reform in the Kingdom. Rubbish.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Have the Wallabies got their mojo back? Why fans are pulling out the Johnny Howard tracksuit
After a disastrous 2023, rugby supporters – and even casual fans – are dusting off their Australian kit after a morale-boosting month tour of Europe. But the rebuild is a much longer-term project.
- by Iain Payten
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Rugby Australia
‘Shouting down at me’: How his father’s passing inspired a bold NFL bid
He has taken a huge risk in walking away from the Wallabies to pursue a career in the NFL. But it is a decision Jordan Petaia hasn’t taken lightly.
- by Nick Wright
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Australian rugby
The 15 things we learnt about the Wallabies in 2024
They started the year in a deep hole and ended it on a comparative high. So what parts of the Wallabies’ game are flying, and what still needs work?
- by Iain Payten
Opinion
Australian rugby
Respect regained, now polish is needed for Wallabies
The Wallabies and All Blacks played the British and Irish Lions unions a combined nine times this year and lost only twice. The Anzacs can still play footy.
- by Paul Cully
‘People putting us down’: Valetini’s mission to change the Wallabies story
Rob Valetini finished his 2024 with a strong performance in Dublin, but the breakaway believes there is far more to come from the Wallabies.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against Ireland
Australia gave Ireland a run for their money before suffering a 22-19 defeat in Dublin to end a pleasing spring tour campaign. Here’s who rated the best in gold.
- by Tom Decent
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Australian rugby
The Wallabies are not only competitive again - they are wonderfully, spectacularly dangerous
A narrow loss to world No.2 Ireland was, seriously, the only bit of bad news on an otherwise wonderful day in Dublin.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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Australian rugby
Wallabies lose to Ireland in Dublin in brave performance that promises hope for Lions
The Wallabies have been beaten 22-19 against Ireland in a performance that sets up the British and Irish Lions tour perfectly.
- by Jonathan Drennan
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The two big challenges the Wallabies must overcome in Dublin
World Rugby’s breakdown mess and a Johnny Sexton clone stand between Australia and victory in the final Test of their spring tour against Ireland.
- by Paul Cully