'Not here for a sugar hit': Waratahs expect sustained success from 'proven winner' Cheika
NSW Waratahs staff have been placed on notice to expect a rude awakening when Michael Cheika returns as coach.
AAP
19 Aug 2026, 13:24
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Michael Cheika returns to Waratahs more than a decade after title triumph
Michael Cheika has been unveiled as the NSW Waratahs head coach ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Wallabies boosted as three outside backs likely to be fit for Argentina
Les Kiss will continue to test the limits of his Wallabies unit in Argentina, adamant its more flexible than even the players thin…
AAP
17 Aug 2026, 22:52
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Nick Bishop
17 Aug 2026, 2:00
Report: Former Wallabies coach turned NRL assistant poised for Waratahs return
In 2025, Cheika led the Tigers to the Premiership final, before jetting back to Australia to help the Roosters in the NRL.
Henry Lee
16 Aug 2026, 18:00
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Fifteen players under 22 to follow in this coming season’s Top 14
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Francisco Isaac
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Eddie Jones on the ‘fantastic opportunity’ Rugby World Cup 2027 presents
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Finn Morton
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Interview
Taniela Tupou on Wallabies’ try-scoring history, France and Eddie Jones
Without knowing that was happening across the ditch, Wallaby Taniela Tupou did all front-rowers proud on Saturday.
Finn Morton
15 Aug 2026, 22:11
Wallabies pack plough Japan in Townsville rout
Australia's pack, led by Taniela Tupou, scored all eight of their tries as the Wallabies exploded out of a tight spot to thump Jap…
AAP
15 Aug 2026, 2:39
Eddie Jones’ ‘free pizza’ comment after Taniela Tupou’s two-try haul
Japan coach Eddie Jones has delivered a playful “free pizza” quip at Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou, who burrowed over for two t…
Finn Morton
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Japan player ratings vs Australia | Flight Centre Series 2026
Japan player ratings: After a superb performance in which Japan came close to overcoming Australia for the first time...
Francisco Isaac
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Wallabies player ratings vs Japan | Flight Centre Series 2026
The Wallabies have won three matches in a row for the first time in two years, piling on 42 unanswered points.
Finn Morton
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‘Give them inspiration’: Rugby World Cup part of Townsville’s slate of Tests
Queensland Minister for Sport and Racing Tim Mander has welcomed rugby union’s commitment to the Sunshine State.
Finn Morton
14 Aug 2026, 22:05
Interview
Ben Gunter’s remarkable journey from Brisbane groundskeeper to Japan star
In my five years at BBC, no First XV debut seemed to generate more anticipation than when Gunter first took the field as a 15-year…
Finn Morton
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