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Brisbane Times

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Suaalii’s dream Twickenham debut is a millstone around his neck

Suaalii’s dream Twickenham debut is a millstone around his neck

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s quiet return from injury against the Western Force on Friday highlighted many things – one of which is that we expect far...

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The Age

Paul Cully

Suaalii’s dream Twickenham debut is a millstone around his neck

Suaalii’s dream Twickenham debut is a millstone around his neck

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s quiet return from injury against the Western Force on Friday highlighted many things – one of which is that we expect far...

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WA Today

Paul Cully

Suaalii’s dream Twickenham debut is a millstone around his neck

Suaalii’s dream Twickenham debut is a millstone around his neck

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s quiet return from injury against the Western Force on Friday highlighted many things – one of which is that we expect far...

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Suaalii’s dream Twickenham debut is a millstone around his neck

Suaalii’s dream Twickenham debut is a millstone around his neck

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s quiet return from injury against the Western Force on Friday highlighted many things – one of which is that we expect far...

latest 8

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

RA is set for a World Cup windfall. It must splash the cash on junior development

RA is set for a World Cup windfall. It must splash the cash on junior development

The annual results of Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby are set to highlight a vast disparity in one key area. And it’s showing on the field.

previous day 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

RA is set for a World Cup windfall. It must splash the cash on junior development

RA is set for a World Cup windfall. It must splash the cash on junior development

The annual results of Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby are set to highlight a vast disparity in one key area. And it’s showing on the field.

previous day 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

RA is set for a World Cup windfall. It must splash the cash on junior development

RA is set for a World Cup windfall. It must splash the cash on junior development

The annual results of Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby are set to highlight a vast disparity in one key area. And it’s showing on the field.

previous day 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

RA is set for a World Cup windfall. It must splash the cash on junior development

RA is set for a World Cup windfall. It must splash the cash on junior development

The annual results of Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby are set to highlight a vast disparity in one key area. And it’s showing on the field.

previous day 10

The Age

Paul Cully

This was the best weekend Super Rugby Pacific has seen

This was the best weekend Super Rugby Pacific has seen

The three competing Australian teams left empty-handed, but Super Round in Christchurch was a success by every measure.

27.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

This was the best weekend Super Rugby Pacific has seen

This was the best weekend Super Rugby Pacific has seen

The three competing Australian teams left empty-handed, but Super Round in Christchurch was a success by every measure.

27.04.2026 10

The Age

Paul Cully

This was the best weekend Super Rugby Pacific has seen

This was the best weekend Super Rugby Pacific has seen

The three competing Australian teams left empty-handed, but Super Round in Christchurch was a success by every measure.

27.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

This was the best weekend Super Rugby Pacific has seen

This was the best weekend Super Rugby Pacific has seen

The three competing Australian teams left empty-handed, but Super Round in Christchurch was a success by every measure.

27.04.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

Rugby Australia’s finances are back on track. Now for an extra Bledisloe match

Rugby Australia’s finances are back on track. Now for an extra Bledisloe match

A third Bledisloe Test would be a huge boost for RA and significantly boost its bottom line. It’s a no-brainer, then – except in rugby nothing is...

25.04.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

Rugby Australia’s finances are back on track. Now for an extra Bledisloe match

Rugby Australia’s finances are back on track. Now for an extra Bledisloe match

A third Bledisloe Test would be a huge boost for RA and significantly boost its bottom line. It’s a no-brainer, then – except in rugby nothing is...

25.04.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Rugby Australia’s finances are back on track. Now for an extra Bledisloe match

Rugby Australia’s finances are back on track. Now for an extra Bledisloe match

A third Bledisloe Test would be a huge boost for RA and significantly boost its bottom line. It’s a no-brainer, then – except in rugby nothing is...

25.04.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

Rugby Australia’s finances are back on track. Now for an extra Bledisloe match

Rugby Australia’s finances are back on track. Now for an extra Bledisloe match

A third Bledisloe Test would be a huge boost for RA and significantly boost its bottom line. It’s a no-brainer, then – except in rugby nothing is...

25.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

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.

20.04.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

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.

20.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

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.

20.04.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

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.

20.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

The grim reaper is stalking rugby ... again

Since Super Rugby Pacific was formed, we have had only eight different teams in the top six. That’s a death warrant for any sporting competition in...

18.04.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

The grim reaper is stalking rugby ... again

Since Super Rugby Pacific was formed, we have had only eight different teams in the top six. That’s a death warrant for any sporting competition in...

18.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The grim reaper is stalking rugby ... again

Since Super Rugby Pacific was formed, we have had only eight different teams in the top six. That’s a death warrant for any sporting competition in...

18.04.2026 10

The Age

Paul Cully

The grim reaper is stalking rugby ... again

Since Super Rugby Pacific was formed, we have had only eight different teams in the top six. That’s a death warrant for any sporting competition in...

18.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

A rugby debut in Fiji is not easy. But Lomax made excellent first impression

The high-profile NRL convert turned in a solid first performance in the 15-man game, coming off the bench for the Force.

12.04.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Cully

A rugby debut in Fiji is not easy. But Lomax made excellent first impression

The high-profile NRL convert turned in a solid first performance in the 15-man game, coming off the bench for the Force.

12.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

A rugby debut in Fiji is not easy. But Lomax made excellent first impression

The high-profile NRL convert turned in a solid first performance in the 15-man game, coming off the bench for the Force.

12.04.2026 30

The Age

Paul Cully

A rugby debut in Fiji is not easy. But Lomax made excellent first impression

The high-profile NRL convert turned in a solid first performance in the 15-man game, coming off the bench for the Force.

12.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

This $10 million prop is as Irish as a suntan, but they almost poached him

World Rugby’s grandparent eligibility rule has become a tool for northern hemisphere nations to raid the south for players they had no part in...

11.04.2026 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

This $10 million prop is as Irish as a suntan, but they almost poached him

World Rugby’s grandparent eligibility rule has become a tool for northern hemisphere nations to raid the south for players they had no part in...

11.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

This $10 million prop is as Irish as a suntan, but they almost poached him

World Rugby’s grandparent eligibility rule has become a tool for northern hemisphere nations to raid the south for players they had no part in...

11.04.2026 10

The Age

Paul Cully

This $10 million prop is as Irish as a suntan, but they almost poached him

World Rugby’s grandparent eligibility rule has become a tool for northern hemisphere nations to raid the south for players they had no part in...

11.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

The next Wallabies coach has problems to fix. The Waratahs could be the beneficiaries

The chances of Australian Super Rugby teams finishing in the top four are become slimmer.

05.04.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

The next Wallabies coach has problems to fix. The Waratahs could be the beneficiaries

The chances of Australian Super Rugby teams finishing in the top four are become slimmer.

05.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The next Wallabies coach has problems to fix. The Waratahs could be the beneficiaries

The chances of Australian Super Rugby teams finishing in the top four are become slimmer.

05.04.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

The next Wallabies coach has problems to fix. The Waratahs could be the beneficiaries

The chances of Australian Super Rugby teams finishing in the top four are become slimmer.

05.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

If a Wallabies team was picked today, here’s who should be in it

Australia’s four Super Rugby teams have each thrown forward strong contenders for the next Wallabies Test window.

04.04.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

If a Wallabies team was picked today, here’s who should be in it

Australia’s four Super Rugby teams have each thrown forward strong contenders for the next Wallabies Test window.

04.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

If a Wallabies team was picked today, here’s who should be in it

Australia’s four Super Rugby teams have each thrown forward strong contenders for the next Wallabies Test window.

04.04.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

If a Wallabies team was picked today, here’s who should be in it

Australia’s four Super Rugby teams have each thrown forward strong contenders for the next Wallabies Test window.

04.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Get ready Wallabies, some giant challenges are on the way

Ireland, Italy and France will play in Australia in July. Australia should prepare for stern challenges.

20.03.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Cully

Get ready Wallabies, some giant challenges are on the way

Ireland, Italy and France will play in Australia in July. Australia should prepare for stern challenges.

20.03.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Get ready Wallabies, some giant challenges are on the way

Ireland, Italy and France will play in Australia in July. Australia should prepare for stern challenges.

20.03.2026 30

The Age

Paul Cully

Get ready Wallabies, some giant challenges are on the way

Ireland, Italy and France will play in Australia in July. Australia should prepare for stern challenges.

20.03.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

The Zac Lomax situation has left both league and union looking bad

The 15-man game has plenty of talent coming through in the outside backs - not that you’d know that this week.

13.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The Zac Lomax situation has left both league and union looking bad

The 15-man game has plenty of talent coming through in the outside backs - not that you’d know that this week.

13.03.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

The Zac Lomax situation has left both league and union looking bad

The 15-man game has plenty of talent coming through in the outside backs - not that you’d know that this week.

13.03.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Cully

The Zac Lomax situation has left both league and union looking bad

The 15-man game has plenty of talent coming through in the outside backs - not that you’d know that this week.

13.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Rugby’s conundrum: Get the right decision, or let the game flow?

The guidelines that keep the television match official out of the game hurt the Brumbies on Saturday night.

09.03.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Rugby’s conundrum: Get the right decision, or let the game flow?

The guidelines that keep the television match official out of the game hurt the Brumbies on Saturday night.

09.03.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully