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Edie Burke and father Matt

Why a Wallabies legend shed a tear watching his daughter follow in his footsteps

Matt Burke scaled the heights in rugby, playing for NSW and the Wallabies. But the pride in watching his daughter Edie debut for the Waratahs topped it all.

  • Iain Payten

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Why World Rugby are shrinking women’s rugby balls

Sacrilege to science: Why World Rugby is shrinking the rugby ball

World Rugby are introducing smaller balls for women’s rugby and not all players are pleased.

  • Frances Howe
Zac Lomax is set to debut for the Force against the Reds on Saturday

Lomax set to make Super Rugby debut against Reds at Suncorp

Veteran Kurtley Beale says he sees a bit of Israel Folau in Zac Lomax, who on Saturday night is set to play his first game for the Force since switching codes.

  • Iain Payten and Jonathan Drennan
The All Blacks lift the Bledisloe Cup after their victory over the Wallabies.

Why RA believes Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test just moved a step closer

Rugby Australia chair Dan Herbert says the announcement of a historic Anzac Day Test between the Wallaroos and Kiwis could pave the way for a Bledisloe Cup clash on the same day.

  • Jonathan Drennan
The Wallabies and Wallaroos had mixed results on the international stage in 2026.

Rugby Australia wanted answers about the controversial second Lions Test. They’re still waiting

In an end-of-year Q&A, Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh discusses the fallout of the dramatic Lions series, the Wallabies’ slide, Joe Schmidt’s future, R360 and investment plans for women’s rugby.

  • Iain Payten
Canada’s Olivia Apps, left, is being brought down by Australia’s players

Wallaroos’ World Cup hopes over after Canada thrashing

Australia’s campaign came to a shuddering halt against the Maple Leafs.

  • Richard Hookham
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Siokapesi Palu of Australia is tackled by Morwenna Talling of England during the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool A match between England and Australia at Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium.

Siokapesi Palu had surgery five weeks before the World Cup. She’s already back on the field

Last month, the Wallaroos captain was in hospital and set to miss the World Cup. On Sunday, she debuted in front of a princess.

  • Frances Howe
Tabua Tuinakauvadra celebrates with teammates Caitlyn Halse and Desiree Miller.

Wallaroos lose by 40 points ... but win

The Australian women’s team did enough to make it through to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

  • Ian Chadband
YORK, ENGLAND - AUGUST 30: Caitlyn Halse of Australia celebrates with teammate Cecilia Smith after scoring her team’s fourth try during the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool A match between USA and Australia at the York Community Stadium on August 30, 2025 in York, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

(Another) miracle in Brighton: Can Wallaroos shock world’s most dominant rugby team?

Australia’s hopes of progressing to the Rugby World Cup playoffs rest on a clash with powerhouse England, on a tense final weekend of pool games.

  • Iain Payten
Australia’s Ashley Marsters takes the ball up during the match.

Wallaroos still alive after epic World Cup draw with US

Australia’s chances of progressing now rest on the result of the match against England, the best team in rugby.

  • Ian Chadband