‘It’s killing the game’: Why rugby’s laws must get with the times in ‘entertainment’ age

In the hours before Rugby Australia secured the World Cup rights, one former Wallabies captain said something many fans would agree with. “If they don’t fix the laws, they might find nobody is watching the game anymore.”

Wallabies breathe sigh of relief as key leader re-signs for RWC after ‘Reynolds-esque’ stand-off

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie breathed a deep sigh of relief a week ago when Nic White agreed to terms to stay put in Australian rugby for one more season.

Exclusive: Wallaby back from Japan to supercharge Tahs’ finals hopes

The Waratahs’ top four hopes have received a boost, with Wallaby Ned Hanigan returning from Japan to bolster their finals charge.

‘Zest for life’: Rugby world mourns tragic death of former Waratah, Samoan Seven star

The rugby world is in mourning following the tragic death of former Waratahs squad member Kelly Meafua in France over the weekend.

Wallabies’ World Cup plans receive boost as young gun rejects massive Japan offer to re-sign

Fresh from guiding the Brumbies to an important victory over the Chiefs across the Tasman, Noah Lolesio has re-signed with Rugby Australia through until 2024.

‘Thrown to the wolves’: McKellar gives Reds a lesson as Tahs continue eye-catching year

As the Queensland Reds spent the weekend licking their wounds, their great rivals of recent years, the Brumbies, fired yet another warning shot to their New Zealand counterparts.

Tahs’ remarkable turnaround continues as Coleman’s men leapfrog Queensland Reds

The Waratahs overcame a 0-17 deficit to secure victory over Moana Pasifika and overtake the Queensland Reds on the Super Rugby ladder.

‘Dream big, aye’: Waratahs ready to pounce on Thorn’s Reds ahead of ‘must-win’ clash

After consecutive defeats to Kiwi opposition, the Queensland Reds have a giant task on their hands to get back in the winners list — and if they don’t, the Waratahs could leapfrog them.

Reds’ finals hopes dealt massive blow after season-ending injury as Latu returns to Australia

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie was in Melbourne on Monday talking up Australia’s competitiveness. As he was doing so, the news came through that his biggest trump card was injured.

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	Rank		Team	p	w	d	l	bp	pd	pts
	1		Reds	8	7	0	1	5	101	33
	2		Brumbies	8	6	0	2	5	102	29
	3		Force	8	4	0	4	2	-45	18
	4		Rebels	8	3	0	5	4	-4	16
	5		Waratahs	8	0	0	8	3	-154	3

	Rank		Team	p	w	d	l	bp	pd	pts
	1		Crusaders	8	6	0	2	4	72	28
	2		Blues	8	4	0	4	4	19	20
	3		Chiefs	8	5	0	3	0	-43	20
	4		Highlanders	8	3	0	5	2	-25	14
	5		Hurricanes	8	2	0	6	4	-23	12

Australian sides finally do a number on Kiwi rivals — and the Shute Shield coach turning heads

Of the many moments on which to look back fondly over the weekend, one number showcased the rise of Australian rugby: 17. For the first time since 2012, Australia got the wood on the Kiwis.

Adelaide Oval to host first Wallabies Test since 2004, midweek Bledisloe confirmed

In a throwback to the glory years of George Gregan and George Smith, the Wallabies will return to the Adelaide Oval in August for the first time since 2004.

$15 outsiders shock Crusaders as Waratahs pull off biggest upset in years

Playing with “house money”, the Waratahs have pulled off the upset of the Super Rugby season - and one of Australian rugby’s biggest wins on the field in years - by taking down the Crusaders.

Why sleeping giants are about to step out from the Rugby World Cup shadows

After years of operating in the shadows, Fiji is becoming a rugby force on the world stage. Saturday represents another giant leap for the Island Nation, as they host their first Super Rugby.

Wallaby enforcer’s nerve problem is ‘breaking’ him as Latu’s return hits a snag

Lachie Swinton admits he is no closer to a return to play as his shoulder is not responding to treatment for nerve damage. While Tolu Latu’s hopes of returning to Australia might have hit a snag.

Triple whammy: Australia’s best goal kicker out for a year after horror knee injury

Will Harrison’s worst fears have been realised, with the gun goal-kicker to spend up to 12 months on the sidelines.

In the Nic(k) of time: In-demand Wallabies pair likely to reject overseas deals

Nic White is expected to turn down offers overseas for the opportunity to drive the Wallabies’ World Cup campaign forward next year in France.

Australian rugby’s great dilemma as next gen Wallabies weigh-up future ahead of World Cup

Rugby Australia has a crucial fortnight ahead of them, with a number of Wallaby regulars weighing up their future ahead of the World Cup.