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Fewer Brumbies, only three Tahs and Suaalii on the bench. The Wallabies team I would pick on form

Fewer Brumbies, only three Tahs and Suaalii on the bench. The Wallabies team I would pick on form

The outstanding form of Queensland Reds centre Filipo Daugunu means $5 million man Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii should not start for the Wallabies against...

previous day 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

Fewer Brumbies, only three Tahs and Suaalii on the bench. The Wallabies team I would pick on form

Fewer Brumbies, only three Tahs and Suaalii on the bench. The Wallabies team I would pick on form

The outstanding form of Queensland Reds centre Filipo Daugunu means $5 million man Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii should not start for the Wallabies against...

previous day 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Fewer Brumbies, only three Tahs and Suaalii on the bench. The Wallabies team I would pick on form

Fewer Brumbies, only three Tahs and Suaalii on the bench. The Wallabies team I would pick on form

The outstanding form of Queensland Reds centre Filipo Daugunu means $5 million man Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii should not start for the Wallabies against...

previous day 10

The Age

Paul Cully

Fewer Brumbies, only three Tahs and Suaalii on the bench. The Wallabies team I would pick on form

Fewer Brumbies, only three Tahs and Suaalii on the bench. The Wallabies team I would pick on form

The outstanding form of Queensland Reds centre Filipo Daugunu means $5 million man Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii should not start for the Wallabies against...

previous day 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

How the French will be paying to develop the next generation of Wallabies

How the French will be paying to develop the next generation of Wallabies

The niggly relationship between Australian and French rugby has taken another twist that could one day pay off for the Wallabies.

saturday 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

How the French will be paying to develop the next generation of Wallabies

How the French will be paying to develop the next generation of Wallabies

The niggly relationship between Australian and French rugby has taken another twist that could one day pay off for the Wallabies.

saturday 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

How the French will be paying to develop the next generation of Wallabies

How the French will be paying to develop the next generation of Wallabies

The niggly relationship between Australian and French rugby has taken another twist that could one day pay off for the Wallabies.

saturday 20

The Age

Paul Cully

How the French will be paying to develop the next generation of Wallabies

How the French will be paying to develop the next generation of Wallabies

The niggly relationship between Australian and French rugby has taken another twist that could one day pay off for the Wallabies.

saturday 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Suaalii looked like a man on a mission in Perth. But he’s not the form centre in Australia

Suaalii looked like a man on a mission in Perth. But he’s not the form centre in Australia

The highest-paid player in Australian rugby turned in a strong night against the Force after a season of frustration. But he wasn’t alone.

31.05.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

Suaalii looked like a man on a mission in Perth. But he’s not the form centre in Australia

Suaalii looked like a man on a mission in Perth. But he’s not the form centre in Australia

The highest-paid player in Australian rugby turned in a strong night against the Force after a season of frustration. But he wasn’t alone.

31.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Suaalii looked like a man on a mission in Perth. But he’s not the form centre in Australia

Suaalii looked like a man on a mission in Perth. But he’s not the form centre in Australia

The highest-paid player in Australian rugby turned in a strong night against the Force after a season of frustration. But he wasn’t alone.

31.05.2026 10

The Age

Paul Cully

Suaalii looked like a man on a mission in Perth. But he’s not the form centre in Australia

Suaalii looked like a man on a mission in Perth. But he’s not the form centre in Australia

The highest-paid player in Australian rugby turned in a strong night against the Force after a season of frustration. But he wasn’t alone.

31.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

‘I can’t recall’: Waugh’s awkward court grilling airs rugby’s dirty laundry

‘I can’t recall’: Waugh’s awkward court grilling airs rugby’s dirty laundry

In extraordinary evidence, the Federal Court heard on Thursday that by mid-2023 there were doubts about the solvency of once rugby powerhouses the...

30.05.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

‘I can’t recall’: Waugh’s awkward court grilling airs rugby’s dirty laundry

‘I can’t recall’: Waugh’s awkward court grilling airs rugby’s dirty laundry

In extraordinary evidence, the Federal Court heard on Thursday that by mid-2023 there were doubts about the solvency of once rugby powerhouses the...

30.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

‘I can’t recall’: Waugh’s awkward court grilling airs rugby’s dirty laundry

‘I can’t recall’: Waugh’s awkward court grilling airs rugby’s dirty laundry

In extraordinary evidence, the Federal Court heard on Thursday that by mid-2023 there were doubts about the solvency of once rugby powerhouses the...

30.05.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

‘I can’t recall’: Waugh’s awkward court grilling airs rugby’s dirty laundry

‘I can’t recall’: Waugh’s awkward court grilling airs rugby’s dirty laundry

In extraordinary evidence, the Federal Court heard on Thursday that by mid-2023 there were doubts about the solvency of once rugby powerhouses the...

30.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Why Waratahs’ prized recruit would be wasted if used only at inside-centre

Roosters star Angus Crichton will bring leadership and fitness to the Waratahs next year, but he might also bring something else – if given the...

24.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Why Waratahs’ prized recruit would be wasted if used only at inside-centre

Roosters star Angus Crichton will bring leadership and fitness to the Waratahs next year, but he might also bring something else – if given the...

24.05.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

Why Waratahs’ prized recruit would be wasted if used only at inside-centre

Roosters star Angus Crichton will bring leadership and fitness to the Waratahs next year, but he might also bring something else – if given the...

24.05.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

Why Waratahs’ prized recruit would be wasted if used only at inside-centre

Roosters star Angus Crichton will bring leadership and fitness to the Waratahs next year, but he might also bring something else – if given the...

24.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Super Rugby’s next partnership will be with Japan

Expect to see Super Rugby teams take on Japanese opponents in the future – but don’t bet on a Sunwolves revival.

23.05.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

Super Rugby’s next partnership will be with Japan

Expect to see Super Rugby teams take on Japanese opponents in the future – but don’t bet on a Sunwolves revival.

23.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Super Rugby’s next partnership will be with Japan

Expect to see Super Rugby teams take on Japanese opponents in the future – but don’t bet on a Sunwolves revival.

23.05.2026 30

The Age

Paul Cully

Super Rugby’s next partnership will be with Japan

Expect to see Super Rugby teams take on Japanese opponents in the future – but don’t bet on a Sunwolves revival.

23.05.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Waratahs waited too long to start youngsters. They deserve another shot

The excellent performances of Teddy Wilson and Jack Bowen in NSW’s win in Fiji raised the obvious question: why did it take so long to start them?

17.05.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

Waratahs waited too long to start youngsters. They deserve another shot

The excellent performances of Teddy Wilson and Jack Bowen in NSW’s win in Fiji raised the obvious question: why did it take so long to start them?

17.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Waratahs waited too long to start youngsters. They deserve another shot

The excellent performances of Teddy Wilson and Jack Bowen in NSW’s win in Fiji raised the obvious question: why did it take so long to start them?

17.05.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

Waratahs waited too long to start youngsters. They deserve another shot

The excellent performances of Teddy Wilson and Jack Bowen in NSW’s win in Fiji raised the obvious question: why did it take so long to start them?

17.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Why Les Kiss is the coach Wallabies need … even if Reds don’t reach Super Rugby semis

There will be a predictably gloomy reaction if the Reds, and Brumbies, are knocked out before the semi-finals. Here’s why it won’t matter to the...

16.05.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

Why Les Kiss is the coach Wallabies need … even if Reds don’t reach Super Rugby semis

There will be a predictably gloomy reaction if the Reds, and Brumbies, are knocked out before the semi-finals. Here’s why it won’t matter to the...

16.05.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Why Les Kiss is the coach Wallabies need … even if Reds don’t reach Super Rugby semis

There will be a predictably gloomy reaction if the Reds, and Brumbies, are knocked out before the semi-finals. Here’s why it won’t matter to the...

16.05.2026 30

The Age

Paul Cully

Why Les Kiss is the coach Wallabies need … even if Reds don’t reach Super Rugby semis

There will be a predictably gloomy reaction if the Reds, and Brumbies, are knocked out before the semi-finals. Here’s why it won’t matter to the...

16.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Waratahs had it all to play for. One part of their game was embarrassing

The way Matt Philip has led the Waratahs forwards has been admirable. He can’t do it all on his own.

10.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Waratahs had it all to play for. One part of their game was embarrassing

The way Matt Philip has led the Waratahs forwards has been admirable. He can’t do it all on his own.

10.05.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

Waratahs had it all to play for. One part of their game was embarrassing

The way Matt Philip has led the Waratahs forwards has been admirable. He can’t do it all on his own.

10.05.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

Waratahs had it all to play for. One part of their game was embarrassing

The way Matt Philip has led the Waratahs forwards has been admirable. He can’t do it all on his own.

10.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

From Bledisloe biff to BFFs: How shared NRL threat changed trans-Tasman rugby relations

After rejecting the idea, New Zealand Rugby has new leadership and have agreed to play an Anzac Day Test, for an even split of at least $8 million...

08.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

From Bledisloe biff to BFFs: How shared NRL threat changed trans-Tasman rugby relations

After rejecting the idea, New Zealand Rugby has new leadership and have agreed to play an Anzac Day Test, for an even split of at least $8 million...

08.05.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

From Bledisloe biff to BFFs: How shared NRL threat changed trans-Tasman rugby relations

After rejecting the idea, New Zealand Rugby has new leadership and have agreed to play an Anzac Day Test, for an even split of at least $8 million...

08.05.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

From Bledisloe biff to BFFs: How shared NRL threat changed trans-Tasman rugby relations

After rejecting the idea, New Zealand Rugby has new leadership and have agreed to play an Anzac Day Test, for an even split of at least $8 million...

08.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

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...

04.05.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

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...

04.05.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Cully

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...

04.05.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

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...

04.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

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.

02.05.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Cully

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.

02.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

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.

02.05.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

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.

02.05.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

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 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

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 30

The Age

Paul Cully