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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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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Zac Lomax training with the NSW Blues ahead of his Origin debut in 2024.

‘He’d be a very good rugby player’: Suaalii backs Lomax as NRL clubs baulk at swap deal

The last man to make a high-profile switch to rugby believes Zac Lomax can follow in his footsteps. With a majority of NRL clubs not interested in the Origin winger, he may need to.

  • Iain Payten and Christian Nicolussi
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii taking hard yards into the teeth of Queensland’s defence.

Two games, 32 metres, no breaks – but Waratahs coach says Suaalii not wasted in centres

Quiet performances in the Waratahs’ opening two wins sparked debate about their $1.6 million centre. Coach Dan McKellar has weighed in.

  • Iain Payten
Tom Staniforth playing for Castres

He’s an Aussie footy player with a wild mullet. And he was just called up by France

Tom Staniforth is a Canberra boy who is now a member of the French rugby squad. He could debut for Les Bleus against the Wallabies.

  • Iain Payten
Tim Ryan at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.

‘He’s ready to unleash’: How Junkyard Dog responded to Jorgensen masterclass

Having crashed back to reality after a breakout campaign, a young winger showed the Highlanders the promise that has Les Kiss sensing higher honours neared.

  • Nick Wright
Charlie Cale runs into Wales’ defence in 2024.

Kiwi bullies will be good test for the Wallabies’ next weapon

The Wallabies’ faith in Charlie Cale has been vindicated with the Brumbies’ rising star the form No.8 in Super Rugby Pacific.

  • Paul Cully
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Carter Gordon will make his Wallabies return against Italy.

Doctors told Carter Gordon he wouldn’t play again. He proved them wrong

A Wallabies star lay in bed and fretted he would never get back on the field. Even his doctors had told him so, before mounting a miraculous comeback.

  • Nick Wright
Walalbies props Taniela Tupou and Angus Bell last year with coach Mike Cron in Sydney

RA’s answer to losing giants overseas: Build them even better at home

Rugby Australia has turned to the long game: producing the elite tight five it has lacked for a generation who can win a World Cup.

  • Jonathan Drennan
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
Dre Pakeho scores a try for the Reds.

Why one of Australian rugby’s hottest prospects turned away from NRL shot

One of Australian rugby’s hottest prospects has secured his future, and revealed why he went from Brisbane Broncos hopeful to Wallabies aspirant.

  • Nick Wright