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England’s desperate dirt file is heartening for Wallabies … and hypocritical

England’s desperate dirt file is heartening for Wallabies … and hypocritical

England’s decision to accuse the Wallabies of “illegal and dangerous” tactics has invited scrutiny on their own players. And gifted the...

31.10.2025 8

WA Today

Iain Payten

England’s desperate dirt file is heartening for Wallabies … and hypocritical

England’s desperate dirt file is heartening for Wallabies … and hypocritical

England’s decision to accuse the Wallabies of “illegal and dangerous” tactics has invited scrutiny on their own players. And gifted the...

31.10.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

England’s desperate dirt file is heartening for Wallabies … and hypocritical

England’s desperate dirt file is heartening for Wallabies … and hypocritical

England’s decision to accuse the Wallabies of “illegal and dangerous” tactics has invited scrutiny on their own players. And gifted the...

31.10.2025 9

The Age

Iain Payten

England’s desperate dirt file is heartening for Wallabies … and hypocritical

England’s desperate dirt file is heartening for Wallabies … and hypocritical

England’s decision to accuse the Wallabies of “illegal and dangerous” tactics has invited scrutiny on their own players. And gifted the...

31.10.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Why some key Wallabies will be twiddling their thumbs at Twickenham

As it did last year, the Wallabies’ reputation has preceded them for the clash with old foes England at Twickenham this weekend. Last year, the...

28.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Why some key Wallabies will be twiddling their thumbs at Twickenham

Why some key Wallabies will be twiddling their thumbs at Twickenham

Australia return to the happy hunting ground of Twickenham this week. But several England-based Wallaby stars won’t be playing, despite their...

27.10.2025 10

WA Today

Iain Payten

Why some key Wallabies will be twiddling their thumbs at Twickenham

Why some key Wallabies will be twiddling their thumbs at Twickenham

Australia return to the happy hunting ground of Twickenham this week. But several England-based Wallaby stars won’t be playing, despite their...

27.10.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Why some key Wallabies will be twiddling their thumbs at Twickenham

Why some key Wallabies will be twiddling their thumbs at Twickenham

Australia return to the happy hunting ground of Twickenham this week. But several England-based Wallaby stars won’t be playing, despite their...

27.10.2025 7

The Age

Iain Payten

The Wallabies’ complicated – and comedic – reunion with ‘uncle Eddie’

The Wallabies’ complicated – and comedic – reunion with ‘uncle Eddie’

The Wallabies’ memories are still fresh of the chaotic 2023 season under Eddie Jones. But a high player turnover, injuries and Spring Tour selection...

20.10.2025 10

WA Today

Iain Payten

The Wallabies’ complicated – and comedic – reunion with ‘uncle Eddie’

The Wallabies’ complicated – and comedic – reunion with ‘uncle Eddie’

The Wallabies’ memories are still fresh of the chaotic 2023 season under Eddie Jones. But a high player turnover, injuries and Spring Tour selection...

20.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

The Wallabies’ complicated – and comedic – reunion with ‘uncle Eddie’

The Wallabies’ complicated – and comedic – reunion with ‘uncle Eddie’

The Wallabies’ memories are still fresh of the chaotic 2023 season under Eddie Jones. But a high player turnover, injuries and Spring Tour selection...

20.10.2025 10

The Age

Iain Payten

The Wallabies’ complicated – and comedic – reunion with ‘uncle Eddie’

The Wallabies’ complicated – and comedic – reunion with ‘uncle Eddie’

The Wallabies’ memories are still fresh of the chaotic 2023 season under Eddie Jones. But a high player turnover, injuries and Spring Tour selection...

20.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Burning questions for Wallabies ahead of the spring tour … and a Tokyo reunion with Eddie

Should the Wallabies deploy a full-strength side when they meet Eddie Jones and Japan later this month? And is Tane Edmed or Tom Lynagh a long-term...

06.10.2025 8

WA Today

Iain Payten

Burning questions for Wallabies ahead of the spring tour … and a Tokyo reunion with Eddie

Should the Wallabies deploy a full-strength side when they meet Eddie Jones and Japan later this month? And is Tane Edmed or Tom Lynagh a long-term...

06.10.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Burning questions for Wallabies ahead of the spring tour … and a Tokyo reunion with Eddie

Should the Wallabies deploy a full-strength side when they meet Eddie Jones and Japan later this month? And is Tane Edmed or Tom Lynagh a long-term...

06.10.2025 8

The Age

Iain Payten

Burning questions for Wallabies ahead of the spring tour … and a Tokyo reunion with Eddie

Should the Wallabies deploy a full-strength side when they meet Eddie Jones and Japan later this month? And is Tane Edmed or Tom Lynagh a long-term...

06.10.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Ref rage generated a crackling atmosphere in Sydney. But it also taught the Wallabies valuable lessons

The officiating fuelled a buzzing atmosphere of a record crowd at Allianz Stadium. But the memorable afternoon also reminded the Wallabies of some key...

15.09.2025 9

WA Today

Iain Payten

Ref rage generated a crackling atmosphere in Sydney. But it also taught the Wallabies valuable lessons

The officiating fuelled a buzzing atmosphere of a record crowd at Allianz Stadium. But the memorable afternoon also reminded the Wallabies of some key...

15.09.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Ref rage generated a crackling atmosphere in Sydney. But it also taught the Wallabies valuable lessons

The officiating fuelled a buzzing atmosphere of a record crowd at Allianz Stadium. But the memorable afternoon also reminded the Wallabies of some key...

15.09.2025 10

The Age

Iain Payten

Ref rage generated a crackling atmosphere in Sydney. But it also taught the Wallabies valuable lessons

The officiating fuelled a buzzing atmosphere of a record crowd at Allianz Stadium. But the memorable afternoon also reminded the Wallabies of some key...

15.09.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

The classic ’80s banger than sums up the 2025 Wallabies

It’s a song that was big decades before most of the Wallabies players were born. But it was played after their post-siren win in Townsville and is a...

08.09.2025 10

WA Today

Iain Payten

The classic ’80s banger than sums up the 2025 Wallabies

It’s a song that was big decades before most of the Wallabies players were born. But it was played after their post-siren win in Townsville and is a...

08.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

The classic ’80s banger than sums up the 2025 Wallabies

It’s a song that was big decades before most of the Wallabies players were born. But it was played after their post-siren win in Townsville and is a...

08.09.2025 10

The Age

Iain Payten

The classic ’80s banger than sums up the 2025 Wallabies

It’s a song that was big decades before most of the Wallabies players were born. But it was played after their post-siren win in Townsville and is a...

08.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

The Wallabies are on a different planet to last year. Next to 2023, it’s a new galaxy

It was a potentially game-changing fortnight for the Wallabies in South Africa. And one of the most significant moments came in the dying moments of...

25.08.2025 10

WA Today

Iain Payten

The Wallabies are on a different planet to last year. Next to 2023, it’s a new galaxy

It was a potentially game-changing fortnight for the Wallabies in South Africa. And one of the most significant moments came in the dying moments of...

25.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

The Wallabies are on a different planet to last year. Next to 2023, it’s a new galaxy

It was a potentially game-changing fortnight for the Wallabies in South Africa. And one of the most significant moments came in the dying moments of...

25.08.2025 10

The Age

Iain Payten

The Wallabies are on a different planet to last year. Next to 2023, it’s a new galaxy

It was a potentially game-changing fortnight for the Wallabies in South Africa. And one of the most significant moments came in the dying moments of...

25.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Talkin’ bout a revolution: Why R360’s ticking clock could be a headache for Wallabies

The rebel competition has scared the NRL and could disrupt the upcoming Rugby Championship campaign as well. But will it even happen?

10.08.2025 9

WA Today

Iain Payten

Talkin’ bout a revolution: Why R360’s ticking clock could be a headache for Wallabies

The rebel competition has scared the NRL and could disrupt the upcoming Rugby Championship campaign as well. But will it even happen?

10.08.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Talkin’ bout a revolution: Why R360’s ticking clock could be a headache for Wallabies

The rebel competition has scared the NRL and could disrupt the upcoming Rugby Championship campaign as well. But will it even happen?

10.08.2025 8

The Age

Iain Payten

Talkin’ bout a revolution: Why R360’s ticking clock could be a headache for Wallabies

The rebel competition has scared the NRL and could disrupt the upcoming Rugby Championship campaign as well. But will it even happen?

10.08.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

The Lions are already roaring. How worried should the Wallabies be?

They’ve already had two massive wins on Australian soil. Can the Wallabies stop the Lions juggernaut?

03.07.2025 6

WA Today

Iain Payten

The Lions are already roaring. How worried should the Wallabies be?

They’ve already had two massive wins on Australian soil. Can the Wallabies stop the Lions juggernaut?

03.07.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

The Lions are already roaring. How worried should the Wallabies be?

They’ve already had two massive wins on Australian soil. Can the Wallabies stop the Lions juggernaut?

03.07.2025 4

The Age

Iain Payten

The Lions are already roaring. How worried should the Wallabies be?

They’ve already had two massive wins on Australian soil. Can the Wallabies stop the Lions juggernaut?

03.07.2025 3

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

The Brumbies could have won the Super Rugby title. A loss in February scuttled it

The dominant Australian side for the last decade again lost in the semi-finals, and again in New Zealand. The route to success lies closer to home.

15.06.2025 9

WA Today

Iain Payten

The Brumbies could have won the Super Rugby title. A loss in February scuttled it

The dominant Australian side for the last decade again lost in the semi-finals, and again in New Zealand. The route to success lies closer to home.

15.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

The Brumbies could have won the Super Rugby title. A loss in February scuttled it

The dominant Australian side for the last decade again lost in the semi-finals, and again in New Zealand. The route to success lies closer to home.

15.06.2025 10

The Age

Iain Payten

The Brumbies could have won the Super Rugby title. A loss in February scuttled it

The dominant Australian side for the last decade again lost in the semi-finals, and again in New Zealand. The route to success lies closer to home.

15.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Why the Brumbies have been dudded by new Super Rugby playoffs system

The Brumbies won a hard-fought qualifying final on Saturday. Their reward? Travelling to New Zealand for a semi-final at the home ground of a team who...

08.06.2025 10

WA Today

Iain Payten

Why the Brumbies have been dudded by new Super Rugby playoffs system

The Brumbies won a hard-fought qualifying final on Saturday. Their reward? Travelling to New Zealand for a semi-final at the home ground of a team who...

08.06.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Why the Brumbies have been dudded by new Super Rugby playoffs system

The Brumbies won a hard-fought qualifying final on Saturday. Their reward? Travelling to New Zealand for a semi-final at the home ground of a team who...

08.06.2025 9

The Age

Iain Payten

Why the Brumbies have been dudded by new Super Rugby playoffs system

The Brumbies won a hard-fought qualifying final on Saturday. Their reward? Travelling to New Zealand for a semi-final at the home ground of a team who...

08.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

The million-dollar question for rugby after Marky Mark’s try

Mark Nawaqanitawase’s freaky finish for the Roosters against the Bulldogs is destined to be replayed for years to come. So why did Rugby Australia...

19.05.2025 7

WA Today

Iain Payten

The million-dollar question for rugby after Marky Mark’s try

Mark Nawaqanitawase’s freaky finish for the Roosters against the Bulldogs is destined to be replayed for years to come. So why did Rugby Australia...

19.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

The million-dollar question for rugby after Marky Mark’s try

Mark Nawaqanitawase’s freaky finish for the Roosters against the Bulldogs is destined to be replayed for years to come. So why did Rugby Australia...

19.05.2025 7

The Age

Iain Payten

The million-dollar question for rugby after Marky Mark’s try

Mark Nawaqanitawase’s freaky finish for the Roosters against the Bulldogs is destined to be replayed for years to come. So why did Rugby Australia...

19.05.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Taniela Tupou bared his soul. Did he also get his mojo back?

A day after his extraordinarily candid interview with this masthead, Tupou scored a try and NSW teammates ran in from miles to celebrate.

13.05.2025 5

WA Today

Iain Payten

Taniela Tupou bared his soul. Did he also get his mojo back?

A day after his extraordinarily candid interview with this masthead, Tupou scored a try and NSW teammates ran in from miles to celebrate.

13.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten