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'Lame activities': Bizarre training ploy preparing rugby sevens stars for Olympic cauldron

Australian coach Tim Walsh is no stranger for putting his team through unique training exercises. He is at it once again ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Australia's rugby sevens team during training session

Wallabies down Wales in Joe Schmidt's first Test as coach, while Wallaroos thrash Fijiana 64-5

Ten months after suffering a humiliating 40-6 loss to the Welsh that ultimately sent Australia crashing out of the Rugby World Cup, the Wallabies gained a small semblance of revenge on Saturday night.
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Two rugby men in red chase one rugby man in Australian colours with the ball

Wallabies name new skipper for opening Wales Test, Wallaroos include four debutants to face Fijiana

Joe Schmidt turns to a fresh face to captain his Wallabies squad against Wales, while the Wallaroos include a host of newcomers for their Test against the formidable Fijians.
Liam Wright looks to his right at a Wallabies training session.

Ex-Wallabies playmaker joins Titans for remainder of 2024 NRL season

Former Wallabies fly-half Carter Gordon trains with the Gold Coast Titans for the first time after being released from his Rugby Australia contract.
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A Wallabies player looks down the field during a match at the Rugby World Cup.

Former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper announces immediate retirement from Australian rugby

After a record-breaking career, former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper retires from Australian rugby with immediate effect after missing out on the rugby sevens Olympic squad. 
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An Australian male rugby player in a Wallabies jersey walks with his mouthguard hanging out of his mouth.

Kurtley Beale's rugby career in the balance after suspected serious Achilles injury

With scans expected to confirm a serious ankle injury, Kurtley Beale may be forced into retirement just days after securing a Wallabies recall. 
A man looks on during a rugby union training session

'We'll be playing for all of them': Injured teammates at the forefront of Australian Sevens team's minds

Ahead of the final squad being announced for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the World SVNS Series final-winning Australian women's sevens team is embracing a whole squad mentality to reclaim the gold medal.
Kaitlin Shave palms off a Japanese defender

New Zealand rugby in mourning after Māori All Black dies following 'medical event'

The New Zealand rugby union community comes together to pay respect to Māori All Blacks representative Connor Garden-Bachop, who died on Monday aged 25.
Connor Garden-Bachop playing for the Highlanders in 2024.

'We left a bit out there': Hurricanes bemoan last pass efforts as Chiefs roll into Super Rugby Pacific final

The Chiefs set up a Super Rugby Pacific final with the Blues after the Hamilton-based team shocked the Hurricanes 30-19.
Hurricanes v Chiefs

Wallabies star Gordon joins Titans as code war ramps up

The Gold Coast Titans sign Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels five-eighth Carter Gordon on a two-year deal in another blow to Australian rugby.
A Wallabies player looks down the field during a match at the Rugby World Cup.

Axed Rebels bow out of Super Rugby Pacific with finals loss in New Zealand

The Melbourne Rebels' final Super Rugby Pacific match ends in heartbreak, with the Hurricanes storming to a 47-20 victory on the back of a big second half in Wellington.
Five Melbourne Rebels players in a huddle after losing to Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific finals.

Australia win women's rugby sevens series ahead of Paris Olympics

Australia have won the women's World Sevens Series, giving them momentum and confidence heading into this year's Olympic Games.
Australian sevens rugby player Maddison Levi running with the ball, down the wing, beating a diving defender

analysis:Melbourne Rebels' axing comes as no surprise but the ramifications may not be felt for some time

Rugby Australia can justify cutting the Rebels from Super Rugby Pacific on financial grounds, but it must remain mindful of the impact made by diminishing the sport's footprint in a non-traditional market, writes Luke Pentony.
Melbourne Rebels players look upset after losing a Super Rugby Pacific match.

Cash-strapped Melbourne Rebels to miss 2025 Super Rugby season after Rugby Australia announcement

Rugby Australia says a lack of financial security from a proposed consortium means it had no choice but to axe the Melbourne Rebels from Super Rugby in 2025.
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Melbourne Rebels players look sad during a Super Rugby game.

Teens who attacked Toutai Kefu and his family should be jailed for 10 years, a court hears

The teens who violently attacked rugby union great Toutai Kefu and his family inside their Brisbane home were drunk and confused, but Mr Kefu's wife vividly replays the nightmarish night and can not erase the images, a Brisbane court hears.
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Toutai Kefu arrives at the Supreme Court of Queensland in Brisbane.

Wallaroos find 'positives' in convincing loss to Canada

It wasn't the start to the Pacific Four Series the Wallaroos were hoping to make, but they feel they're heading in the right direction despite the 33-14 scoreline against the Canadians.
A Wallaroos player holds the ball while being tackled by two Canadian players.

Reds end 25-year drought in Christchurch with stoic defence saving them from late Crusaders charge

The Reds hold firm in the final moments of their clash with the Crusaders to win 33-28 and end a drought that started in 1999.
Harry Wilson

'Is that why I'm sleeping all the time?': A routine blood test helped Sally Fuesaina discover an iron deficiency

Falling asleep immediately after work was a warning sign something was wrong, but it wasn't until blood tests were done during pregnancy that Sally Fuesaina's iron deficiency was revealed — something it's estimated one in three female athletes have.
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Creditors approve Melbourne survival plan as Rebels fight for life

Embattled Super Rugby club Melbourne Rebels have received a huge boost in their attempts to stave off the axe with creditors approving their financial rescue plan over liquidation. 
A man is replaced during a rugby union match

Bloody Slow Cup now a bloody long way away as it's moved from the Pilbara to Perth

The annual police charity event has been held in the northern WA mining town of Newman for 19 years and locals can't understand why it's suddenly been moved 1,500 kilometres away.
A collage of players standing at a rugby match.

England rugby star convicted of assault after being tasered at Spanish pub

Billy Vunipola is sentenced to four months' imprisonment and fined 240 euros for assault and battery after being arrested by police in Spain. 
Rugby Union player Billy Vunipola, during a match for England, runs with the ball under his arm

NSW Waratahs trounce Drua to claim fifth Super Rugby Women's title

Snapping a three-year premiership drought, the Waratahs dominate Fijian Drua 50-14 in the Super Rugby Women's season decider to complete an undefeated campaign.
A NSW Waratahs Super W player crosses the goal line to score a try.

Another Sydney Roosters star confirms code switch to rugby union

First it was Joseph Sua'ali'i announcing a switch to the NSW Waratahs, and now Joey Manu is set to play rugby union even further afield, taking a one-year deal with Japanese side Toyota Verblitz.
Sydney Roosters teammates Joseph Sua'ali'i and Joey Manu hug during an NRL game.

'Lomani has had a brain explosion': Rebels player left bloodied after vicious elbow to the back of his head

Fijian Drua's Frank Lomani faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines after an elbow to the back of the head of his Rebels opponent that shocked fans and commentators. 
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Players 'optimistic' about lower tackle changes at club rugby

There's been a mixed response from Australian community rugby clubs to new tackling laws aimed at reducing the rate of head knocks and concussion.
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