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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Jordie Barrett pose at Allianz Stadium.

An All Blacks rival thinks Suaalii’s best is yet to come in rugby. And that excites him

Kiwi star Jordie Barrett is a big fan of Aussie foe Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, and he believes chopping and changing positions in the backline will accelerate his progression in rugby.

  • Iain Payten

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Wallabies captain Michael Hooper and Wallabies coach Dave Rennie share a joke as they prepare for the team photograph during the Australian Wallabies captain’s run at Optus Stadium on July 01, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

References from Wallabies help Dave Rennie win All Blacks coaching job

Three years after he was removed as coach of Australia so Eddie Jones could return, Rennie is back in the top job of New Zealand rugby.

  • Iain Payten
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

Would you watch the Wallabies play in summer? It’s more chance than you think

A radical shake-up of the global calendar – which could see the Wallabies’ Tests in February – is on the agenda of meetings in London this week.

  • Iain Payten
Joe Brial (holding shield, right) in Aussie colours, and playing for the New Zealand under 20s.

At 24, he’s already played for NSW, Queensland, Australia and New Zealand. Meet Joe Brial

The son of Wallabies flanker Michael Brial has had a team-hopping, trans-Tasman upbringing. But while home may be a tricky question to answer, there is no doubt where Joe Brial’s heart is.

  • Iain Payten
Joe Schmidt turned down a return to the All Blacks.

‘You can’t suddenly swap sides’: Schmidt explains why he said no to All Blacks

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has confirmed he had ruled himself out of contention for the New Zealand job, and gave thoughts on how the transitions of Les Kiss and Angus Crichton will work best.

  • Iain Payten
The Wallabies will play New Zealand in Sydney in the pool stages of the 2027 World Cup.

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
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Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is looking forward to the arrival of the British and Irish Lions

Golden loyalty: Schmidt rules himself out of race for All Blacks job

He is one of the big names being touted to replace Scott Robertson, but Joe Schmidt has made it known his allegiance is to Australia at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

  • Iain Payten
Coach Joe Schmidt of Australia talks with coach Scott Robertson of New Zealand.

Scott Robertson steps down as All Blacks coach. Could Joe Schmidt replace him?

Player power looks to have cost the New Zealander his job just two years into a four-year term.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Noah Lolesio makes the break against Fiji, before his injury.

All Blacks legend backs Wallabies’ forgotten man to solve World Cup problem

Dan Carter believes injured playmaker Noah Lolesio is still the man to steer Australia during the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

  • Iain Payten
France-based Wallabies star Will Skelton is back with the team in Dublin.

‘Bring it on’: Wallabies welcome first-ever pool battle with All Blacks at home World Cup

The draw for the pools of the 2027 Rugby World Cup has been completed. Find out who got the easiest run, and who has the toughest.

  • Iain Payten