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DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 09: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of the NSW Waratahs charges forward during the round 13 Super Rugby match between Highlanders and NSW Waratahs at Forsyth Barr Stadium, on May 09, 2026, in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Suaalii looked like a man on a mission in Perth. But he’s not the form centre in Australia

The highest-paid player in Australian rugby turned in a strong night against the Force after a season of frustration. But he wasn’t alone.

  • Paul Cully

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Matt Philip of the Waratahs looks on after his team fail to make Super Rugby finals

Too little, too late: Waratahs’ finals hopes fade in Brumbies loss

The Waratahs’ finals hopes are all but over after familiar problems with inaccuracy and ill-discipline proved costly in a 21-14 loss to the Brumbies in Sydney.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has faced a backlash against proposals for a “death tax”.

Wealth effect: You earn the money, we take it

Successive Liberal governments bought older, wealthier voters with tax concessions and handouts. The Albanese government is now confronting the demographic reality.

Teddy Wilson on his way to a try against the Crusaders.

Half the battle: What Australian rugby can learn from Matt the Bat and Mr Cricket

Rising halfback Teddy Wilson has been knocking down the door at the Waratahs for several seasons. But stuck behind the Wallabies’ incumbent, he’s also had to develop patience.

  • Iain Payten
SUVA, FIJI - MAY 16: Teddy Wilson of the Waratahs passing the ball during the round 14 Super Rugby match between Fijian Drua and NSW Waratahs at HFC Bank Stadium, on May 16, 2026, in Suva, Fiji. (Photo by Pita Simpson/Getty Images)

Waratahs waited too long to start youngsters. They deserve another shot

The excellent performances of Teddy Wilson and Jack Bowen in NSW’s win in Fiji raised the obvious question: why did it take so long to start them?

  • Paul Cully
Waratahs star Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii takes the field.

Suaalii’s dream Twickenham debut is a millstone around his neck

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s quiet return from injury against the Western Force on Friday highlighted many things – one of which is that we expect far too much from him.

  • Paul Cully
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26 things to do on the Labour Day weekend in Brisbane

From markets to marches, festivals to footy, and comedy to cosplay, the River City has a huge range of happenings to fill your break.

  • Nick Dent
Crusaders haka

This was the best weekend Super Rugby Pacific has seen

The three competing Australian teams left empty-handed, but Super Round in Christchurch was a success by every measure.

  • Paul Cully
Harry Wilson had a storming game for the Reds.

Reds’ golden point heartbreaker caps not-so-Super Round for winless Aussie sides

A night after the Waratahs were beaten up in the opening game of Super Round, the Brumbies suffered another heavy defeat and the Reds were downed via an extra-time penalty.

  • Iain Payten
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 24: Folau Faingaa of the Waratahs is tackled during the round 11 Super Rugby match between Crusaders and NSW Waratahs at One NZ Stadium, on April 24, 2026, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Sloppy Tahs crash to Crusaders as Kiwis open new stadium with a bang

The Waratahs had a chance to spoil the party for the Crusaders on the opening night of Super Round, but they were never in the contest.

  • Iain Payten