Rugby Union

Former NRL star Zac Lomax has been named on the bench for the Western Force against the Reds. (David Woodley/AAP PHOTOS)
Rugby Union
Justin Chadwick

Ready to go: Zac Lomax named for a super Force debut

Former NRL star Zac Lomax is ready to go after being named on the bench for the Western Force's Super Rugby clash with the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.

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Zac Lomax is set for his rugby union debut after flying out with the Force on Wednesday.
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NRL
Ben Smith

Zac in business: Cross-code star locked in for Force debut

Barely three weeks after switching codes, Zac Lomax will make a sensational rugby union debut, with the Western Force declaring him “ready to go” in his new sport. 

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Former NRL star and new Western Force recruit Zac Lomax spoke with the media today. Michael Wilson
Rugby Union
Glen Quartermain

Lomax won’t rush into Union after code switch

Western Force signing Zac Lomax concedes he’s ‘taking day by day’ as he adapts to a new code following his high-profile switch.

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Rugby convert Zac Lomax admits he has a lot to learn if he is to become a dual international. (Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS)
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Rugby Union
Darren Walton

Lomax’s startling admission about code switch

Rugby recruit Zac Lomax says he is at the ‘peak’ of his powers, but he made an honest remark during a packed media conference today.

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Zac Lomax is set to join the Western Force.
NRL
Ben Smith

In-limbo rugby league star crosses codes to join Force

In-limbo NRL star Zac Lomax has crossed codes to secure a rugby union deal with the Western Force.

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Former All Blacks prop Angus Ta’avao has shared the devastating news that his young son, Leo, has died.
Sport
Kimberley Braddish

‘Baby boy’: Former rugby star shares tragic family loss

Former All Blacks prop Angus Ta’avao has shared the devastating news that his young son, Leo, has died.

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Union or league? The playing future for Zac Lomax remains undecided. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)
Rugby Union
Jasper Bruce

Rugby's door still open for Zac Lomax amid legal stoush

Phil Waugh says Zac Lomax would still be welcome in rugby union as the ex-Parramatta winger prepares for a court date with his old NRL club.

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Harry Wilson, John Eales, Brett Robinson and Phil Waugh at the Rugby World Cup fixtures launch. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Rugby Union
Jasper Bruce

Wallabies' surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup

The fixtures for Australia's home Rugby World Cup next year have been revealed, with the hosts facing Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in the group stage.

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Harry Potter offers a rare smile for the Wallabies as he speeds over for their only try. (AP PHOTO)
Rugby Union
Ian Chadband

England dominate Wallabies despite Harry Potter magic

‘It was obviously really disappointing from us tonight.’

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A content Marika Koroibete has worn the Wallabies green and gold for the final time. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Murray Wenzel

Robust ex-Wallabies winger calls time on Test career

Marika Koroibete says his Test career is "done", happy to pass the baton to the Wallabies' next-generation wingers aspiring to play at the 2027 World Cup.

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Eddie Jones oversaw Australia's dismal 2023 Rugby World Cup before walking away to coach Japan. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)
Rugby Union
Murray Wenzel

Jones plots Wallabies' demise in latest reunion

Japan coach Eddie Jones was at his agitating best as he previewed his first encounter with the Wallabies since his controversial exit, and endorsed R360.

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Peter V'landys says the R360 officials are counterfeiting the code but is being met with resistance. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
NRL
Darren Walton and Scott Bailey

'Fresh opportunities': R360 boss hits back at V'Landys

The boss of R360 says threats of 10-year bans for NRL players who defect to the rebel competition are entirely predictable as the code war escalates.

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Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with MND.
Rugby Union
Digital Staff

Rugby icon reveals devastating MND diagnosis aged 47

‘There’s something about looking the future in the face and not wanting to really process that.’

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The Wallabies were their own worst enemies at times on Saturday night.
Rugby Union
Ben Smith

‘F words’ of frustration, fatigue felt keenly by Wallabies

‘Frustration’ was the word of the night for Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt, who rued costly yellow cards at vital times as they lost a record 11th-straight Bledisloe Cup Test.

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Quinn Tupaea of the All Blacks celebrates a try.
Rugby Union
Ben Smith

All Blacks grab record 11th-straight win over Wallabies

New Zealand have extended their Bledisloe Cup Test-winning streak over the Wallabies to a record 11 games after prevailing 28-14 in a pulsating clash at Optus Stadium. 

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