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Brisbane Times

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Does Dave Rennie hold a grudge about his Wallabies sacking? It’s a million-dollar question for RA

The former Wallabies coach could play a key role in getting a new trans-Tasman tradition off the ground. But Rennie also made a statement this week as...

06.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Does Dave Rennie hold a grudge about his Wallabies sacking? It’s a million-dollar question for RA

The former Wallabies coach could play a key role in getting a new trans-Tasman tradition off the ground. But Rennie also made a statement this week as...

06.03.2026 10

WA Today

Iain Payten

Does Dave Rennie hold a grudge about his Wallabies sacking? It’s a million-dollar question for RA

The former Wallabies coach could play a key role in getting a new trans-Tasman tradition off the ground. But Rennie also made a statement this week as...

06.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Does Dave Rennie hold a grudge about his Wallabies sacking? It’s a million-dollar question for RA

The former Wallabies coach could play a key role in getting a new trans-Tasman tradition off the ground. But Rennie also made a statement this week as...

06.03.2026 10

The Age

Iain Payten

Would you watch the Wallabies play in summer? It’s more chance than you think

A radical shake-up of the global calendar - which could see the Wallabies’ Tests in February - is on the agenda of meetings in London this week.

23.02.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Would you watch the Wallabies play in summer? It’s more chance than you think

A radical shake-up of the global calendar - which could see the Wallabies’ Tests in February - is on the agenda of meetings in London this week.

23.02.2026 10

WA Today

Iain Payten

Would you watch the Wallabies play in summer? It’s more chance than you think

A radical shake-up of the global calendar - which could see the Wallabies’ Tests in February - is on the agenda of meetings in London this week.

23.02.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Would you watch the Wallabies play in summer? It’s more chance than you think

A radical shake-up of the global calendar - which could see the Wallabies’ Tests in February - is on the agenda of meetings in London this week.

23.02.2026 10

The Age

Iain Payten

Who makes the cut in our NSW Waratahs dream team?

With Super Rugby turning 30, the burning question is: which players have we picked in the Waratahs’ best team of professional era?

13.02.2026 7

WA Today

Iain Payten

Who makes the cut in our NSW Waratahs dream team?

With Super Rugby turning 30, the burning question is: which players have we picked in the Waratahs’ best team of professional era?

13.02.2026 100

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Who makes the cut in our NSW Waratahs dream team?

With Super Rugby turning 30, the burning question is: which players have we picked in the Waratahs’ best team of professional era?

13.02.2026 10

The Age

Iain Payten

Who makes the cut in our NSW Waratahs dream team?

With Super Rugby turning 30, the burning question is: which players have we picked in the Waratahs’ best team of professional era?

13.02.2026 7

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

It began with stars and buckets of money. But is LIV about to lose the golf war?

The return of Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed to the US PGA Tour – and the potential loss of the world’s biggest golf star – has raised questions...

29.01.2026 10

WA Today

Iain Payten

It began with stars and buckets of money. But is LIV about to lose the golf war?

The return of Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed to the US PGA Tour – and the potential loss of the world’s biggest golf star – has raised questions...

29.01.2026 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

It began with stars and buckets of money. But is LIV about to lose the golf war?

The return of Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed to the US PGA Tour – and the potential loss of the world’s biggest golf star – has raised questions...

29.01.2026 7

The Age

Iain Payten

It began with stars and buckets of money. But is LIV about to lose the golf war?

The return of Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed to the US PGA Tour – and the potential loss of the world’s biggest golf star – has raised questions...

29.01.2026 8

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Why Australia’s most iconic stadium won’t have a Rugby World Cup game

After initially being pitched as a venue to host the final of rugby’s showpiece in 2027, the MCG won’t host a game.

22.01.2026 10

WA Today

Iain Payten

Why Australia’s most iconic stadium won’t have a Rugby World Cup game

After initially being pitched as a venue to host the final of rugby’s showpiece in 2027, the MCG won’t host a game.

22.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Why Australia’s most iconic stadium won’t have a Rugby World Cup game

After initially being pitched as a venue to host the final of rugby’s showpiece in 2027, the MCG won’t host a game.

22.01.2026 10

The Age

Iain Payten

Why Australia’s most iconic stadium won’t have a Rugby World Cup game

After initially being pitched as a venue to host the final of rugby’s showpiece in 2027, the MCG won’t host a game.

22.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

The Big Bash has never seen more power hitters. Now it needs a hit of star power, too

Captivating centuries from David Warner and Steve Smith at a packed SCG showed the potential of a juiced-up T20 competition.

18.01.2026 10

WA Today

Iain Payten

The Big Bash has never seen more power hitters. Now it needs a hit of star power, too

Captivating centuries from David Warner and Steve Smith at a packed SCG showed the potential of a juiced-up T20 competition.

18.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

The Big Bash has never seen more power hitters. Now it needs a hit of star power, too

Captivating centuries from David Warner and Steve Smith at a packed SCG showed the potential of a juiced-up T20 competition.

18.01.2026 10

The Age

Iain Payten

The Big Bash has never seen more power hitters. Now it needs a hit of star power, too

Captivating centuries from David Warner and Steve Smith at a packed SCG showed the potential of a juiced-up T20 competition.

18.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

The good, the bad and the ugly: Looking under the hood of a bizarre Wallabies season

After a bright start, the wheels came off for Australia during the spring tour. But compared to other dire seasons, the positives only accentuated the...

29.11.2025 10

WA Today

Iain Payten

The good, the bad and the ugly: Looking under the hood of a bizarre Wallabies season

After a bright start, the wheels came off for Australia during the spring tour. But compared to other dire seasons, the positives only accentuated the...

29.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

The good, the bad and the ugly: Looking under the hood of a bizarre Wallabies season

After a bright start, the wheels came off for Australia during the spring tour. But compared to other dire seasons, the positives only accentuated the...

29.11.2025 20

The Age

Iain Payten

The good, the bad and the ugly: Looking under the hood of a bizarre Wallabies season

After a bright start, the wheels came off for Australia during the spring tour. But compared to other dire seasons, the positives only accentuated the...

29.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

How did that happen? The data behind the Wallabies’ dramatic slide

It has been a year of two halves for the Wallabies, who began with a bang but have ended with a whimper. Another loss on Sunday will be an...

20.11.2025 10

WA Today

Iain Payten

How did that happen? The data behind the Wallabies’ dramatic slide

It has been a year of two halves for the Wallabies, who began with a bang but have ended with a whimper. Another loss on Sunday will be an...

20.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

How did that happen? The data behind the Wallabies’ dramatic slide

It has been a year of two halves for the Wallabies, who began with a bang but have ended with a whimper. Another loss on Sunday will be an...

20.11.2025 10

The Age

Iain Payten

How did that happen? The data behind the Wallabies’ dramatic slide

It has been a year of two halves for the Wallabies, who began with a bang but have ended with a whimper. Another loss on Sunday will be an...

20.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

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 10

WA Today

Iain Payten

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 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

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 10

The Age

Iain Payten

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 10

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

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 20

WA Today

Iain Payten

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

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

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

The Age

Iain Payten

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’ 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’ 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’ 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 20

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten