Wallabies gun Tupou set to re-sign with RA — but may leave QLD depending on who’s coaching

Taniela Tupou is expected to sign a four-year extension with Rugby Australia – but, crucially, he won’t announce which Super Rugby franchise he will play for until the Reds coach is locked in.

Banks’ RWC dream alive, Wallaby’s sneaky inclusion as schoolboy sensation called up: Aus A Squad

Dave Rennie has given the greatest indication yet that Tom Banks remains in the frame to play for the Wallabies at next year’s World Cup, while a schoolboy sensation has been called up too.

NRL loses battle for schoolboy sensation as Super League ‘superstar’ makes contract call

NSW Waratahs have secured a big win in the code war with rugby league for the game’s best young talent while a Super League flyer is staying put.

‘New Zealand’s future is tied to Australia’s success’: RA still willing to walk as Rennie backed to RWC

As Dave Rennie received the full backing through to next year’s World Cup, Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan said he was still prepared to sever ties with New Zealand Rugby.

Revealed: The warning signs over Wallabies’ ‘Tongan Thor’ as Rugby Australia faces $1m dilemma

In the early stages of this year’s Super Rugby tournament, Taniela Tupou brazenly said “show me the money”. The question is, is the Tongan Thor worth it? After all, he once again is on the bench.

‘Give these guys a chance’: Ex-Wallaby’s World Cup message for next gen amid No.10 crisis

If there is a player who knows what the next generation of Wallabies might be feeling like at present, it is Berrick Barnes. The former playmaker says everyone is an option next year.

Ruthless Wallabies part ways with defence coach as Tahs, London Irish mentors linked to jobs

Waratahs assistant Jason Gilmore is the leading candidate to join the Wallabies, after assistant Matt Taylor left his post. While Brad Davis has also been linked to a return.

‘Size and power’: Fijian star signs with Tahs in giant boost to Coleman’s rebuilding mission

Twelve years after being cut adrift by the Waratahs, Nemani Nadolo’s return to the Super Rugby franchise will be confirmed on Tuesday as his storied career as another chapter written in it.

Larkham’s Wallabies ‘regret’ - but why it made him a better coach as Bernie returns to Brumbies

Stephen Larkham says he “regretted” moving into the Wallabies program full-time but believes he is a “better coach” for having endured the highs and lows of international coaching.

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	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

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	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

Arrogance and contempt: How All Blacks went from rugby’s kings to a punching bag

Ian Foster has two matches to turn the All Blacks around. But how have the kings of rugby suddenly becoming the game’s biggest punching bag?

Exclusive: Tahs sign Wallaby on cheap deal as promising hooker joins England champions

Tolu Latu is once again a Waratah, and the hooker could yet player at a second World Cup should he keep on the straight and narrow over the next 16 months. While another is off to England.

‘Best thing to ever happen to me’: Wallaby’s startling injury claim after time away from Reds

In one of the most startling admissions in Australian rugby for years, Taniela Tupou says being injured and away from the Queensland Reds was “the best thing to ever happen” to him.

To’omua departure paves way for biggest Super Rugby defections in history

In news that will likely start a domino effect, Matt To’omua will head overseas to Japan, paving the way for the Rebels to go after two of the biggest names in Australian rugby.

Exclusive: RA tells New Zealand it will walk in bombshell move to tear Super Rugby apart

In a bombshell moment for the game, Rugby Australia has told its long-time ally New Zealand Rugby they are ready to end their partnership and leave Super Rugby once and for all.

Warriors convert handed All Blacks call-up after just 10 rugby games

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been named in the All Blacks’ extended squad after playing just 10 games of professional rugby union.

Ref drama as Brumbies’ finals hope dashed in Super Rugby heartbreaker

The Brumbies had a golden opportunity to steal the match at the death but fell short to bow out of the Super Rugby finals series in a heartbreaking loss to the Blues.

Star trio confirmed for England return as Wallabies sweat on Tupou’s fitness

As Dave Rennie confirmed his star Japanese-based trio would line up against England, the Wallabies boss said they were sweating on the fitness of Taniela Tupou.