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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is on the radar of world famous boxing promoter Eddie Hearn

Why the world’s leading boxing promoter has Suaalii in his sights

Eddie Hearn has just expanded into rugby, signing some of the sport’s biggest names. And he’s keen to catch up with Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii while he’s in Australia.

  • Jonathan Drennan

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Zac Lomax celebrates scoring for the Western Force on Saturday night.

Lomax’s start to rugby has been smoother than those of Folau and Suaalii

The aerial ability of Zac Lomax augurs well for his time in the 15-man game.

  • Paul Cully
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: Joey Walton of the Waratahs reacts after the Hurricanes scored a try during the round four Super Rugby match between NSW Waratahs and Hurricanes at Allianz Stadium, on March 06, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

‘Punched in the face’: Waratahs vow to respond after near-record defeat

The Waratahs had a plan to contend for the Super Rugby title this year. Then they suffered two big losses: an injury to Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and a thumping at the hands of the Hurricanes.

  • Iain Payten
Suaalii struggled to exert his influence against the Fijian Drua on Friday night.

‘A marked player’: Is Suaalii being underutilised for the Waratahs?

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is being paid $1.6 million a year by NSW but remains a work in progress. We analyse his first two games of the Super Rugby season.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Brumbies

After two rounds, the Waratahs and Brumbies lead Super Rugby. It’s just what the competition needed

A remarkable 50-24 victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Sunday saw the Brumbies jump to second place behind NSW. It’s still early days, but hugely encouraging.

  • Paul Cully
Max Jorgensen in Mudgee where the Waratahs spent a week training.

Rugby Australia secures Jorgensen on five-year, multimillion-dollar deal

Young Wallabies star Max Jorgensen has turned down interest from the NRL and R360 to sign one of the longest deals in Australian rugby history.

  • Iain Payten
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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is getting used to being recognised from Tokyo to London

From unknown to unmissable: Suaalii returns to Twickenham as a global star

A year after slipping into London as a curiosity, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returns to Twickenham as a marked man on and off the field.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Israel Folau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii at Wallabies training in Tokyo.

Israel Folau spotted at Wallabies training for first time in seven years

In a sign that perhaps time has healed some once raw wounds, exiled former star Israel Folau rubbed shoulders with Wallabies players at his Japanese club’s training ground in Tokyo.

  • Iain Payten
oseph‑Aukuso Sua’ali’i of the Wallabies celebrates with Billy Pollard of the Wallabies during The Rugby Championship match between Australia Wallabies and Argentina Pumas at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

‘We want to die on our feet’: Suaalii hails captain’s call that sealed victory

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii scored two tries, but he was left awed by his captain Harry Wilson’s brave call to seal victory.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll has backed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s talents in rugby

‘You’ve got a crazy talent on your hands’: O’Driscoll backs Suaalii to thrive in rugby

One of the greatest centres in rugby history Brian O’Driscoll first noticed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii after getting sent off in State of Origin, but believes the Wallaby has the edge and skill set to thrive in rugby union for years to come.

  • Jonathan Drennan