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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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Carlo Tizzano celebrates one of his two tries.

Miserable Waratahs season ends with defeat and serious injury to Wallabies star

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s barnstorming performance was the only positive on a night to forget for NSW in Perth.

  • Iain Payten
Nic White of the Wallabies applauds the fans after being substituted off.

‘Touch and go’: How a Wallaby went from Lions glory to fighting life-threatening illness

Just a month after retiring last year, Wallabies star Nic White suffered a post-surgery bout of sepsis – the same condition that killed NASCAR driver Kyle Busch last week.

  • 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
Ben Donaldson

From unwanted to unstoppable: How Donaldson is playing his way back into the Wallabies

With a starring role in the Force’s first victory in Sydney in five years, Ben Donaldson reminded Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt of his ability

  • Jonathan Drennan
The Western Force celebrate during their win over the Waratahs.

‘We were bullied’: Waratahs take a beating from Force in Sydney

The Force have kept their finals hope alive after defeating the NSW Waratahs 20-17 in Sydney.

  • Jonathan Drennan
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Former NRL Zac Lomax star has helped to drive crowds in Perth for the Force

While code wars rage in the east, Force and Bears are working together in the west

The Western Force and Rugby WA are embracing the fledgling NRL franchise Perth Bears as a welcome ally in a state dominated by the AFL

  • Jonathan Drennan
The Waratahs hold a press conference for former NSW Blues teammates Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Zac Lomax.

Smiles and sledges as former NRL foes prepare for first rugby showdown

Former NSW Origin teammates Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Zac Lomax will clash for the first time in rugby on Friday night. They warmed up by lobbing hand grenades at each other.

  • Iain Payten
Apolosi Ranawai playing for NSW in Super Rugby AUS in 2025

Suaalii return for Tahs sets up Lomax showdown. But it’s not the game’s best story

The high-profile NRL recruits will feature in the NSW-Force clash on Friday. But so too will a 32-year-old disability worker who commutes from Wollongong and will be making his Super Rugby debut.

  • Iain Payten and Jonathan Drennan
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