Sevens
From a leg brace to grand final MVP in eight days: Maddison Levi’s miracle return
Australian superstar scored two tries in the final against New Zealand to help her side secure the World Sevens championship. Just a few days earlier, she could barely run.
- Iain Payten
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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
Cartwright injured as Aussies start hot at Perth Sevens
Australia’s rugby sevens men are rallying around Will Cartwright after the 22-year-old dislocated his shoulder in the opening minutes of their hoodoo-busting 21-14 win over New Zealand in the world series event in Perth.
- AAP
‘Money is not the be-all and end-all’: Levi sisters say no to NRLW move
Winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics remains the priority for Maddison and Teagan Levi.
- Jonathan Drennan
Could this memorable shot in a thrilling Wallabies win be a penalty in the future?
World Rugby will lower the legal tackle height to the sternum in a major underage world tournament next year. And the professional game could follow.
- Iain Payten
Rugby boss sacked four days into job after claiming women’s team have ‘gay problem’
An international director of rugby has been dismissed after saying lesbianism had caused a rift in the country’s women’s team.
- Fiona Tomas
Sevens great Caslick hails Perth win as among her best
Australian rugby sevens great Charlotte Caslick has rated the team’s gritty win at the Perth event as one of the best moments of her stellar career.
- Adrian Warren
Levi stars as Aussie teams power to Perth Sevens semis
Australia could be in for a double delight at the Perth Rugby Sevens, with try-scoring machine Maddison Levi powering the women into the semi-finals, and the men also making the final four with an upset win over Olympic champions France.
- Justin Chadwick
Can Charlotte Caslick and co help Australia win a Rugby World Cup? We’re about to find out
A group of Australia’s sevens superstars, including Charlotte Caslick and Maddison Levi, will switch to 15s next year to try to help the Wallaroos win a world crown.
- Iain Payten
‘She doesn’t even need her hands’: Levi magic shows why every code wants her
Maddison Levi again showed why she’s one of Australia’s most sought-after athletes with a last-gasp try to seal victory against New Zealand.
- Billie Eder