Andrew Forrest brought the Western Force back from the brink.

Why can’t we be friends? Twiggy sees opportunities for Force and Perth Bears

Rugby Australia is preparing for the threat of the NRL’s expansion,which will see two cashed-up teams on the hunt for 60 more players - at least.

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Current Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt (L) and incoming Wallabies head coach Les Kiss.

An extra year under Schmidt is gold for the Wallabies. But will Kiss be ready for the World Cup?

The Wallabies have unveiled an unusual coaching handover that will extend Joe Schmidt’s tenure,but give Les Kiss just 14 months before a home Rugby World Cup.

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Les Kiss and Joe Schmidt

Schmidt to stay on as Wallabies coach until 2026 as part of Kiss handover

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has extended his contract and will take the national side on the Spring Tour as part of a handover to his successor Les Kiss.

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Les Kiss,former North Sydney Bear turned union coach

Les Kiss to be named Wallabies coach

After a drawn out negotiation,former Bears and Kangaroos winger Les Kiss is set to be revealed as the next Wallabies coach.

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Composite index image of Blair Swannell

Lion,Wallaby and Gallipoli hero:Why the ‘extraordinary life’ of Blair Swannell is finally being recognised

He was a madcap adventurer and one of only two men to play for both the British Lions and the Wallabies – before dying on the first day at Gallipoli. After a long campaign,he is finally being recognised.

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James O’Connor is swamped by Crusaders teammates after his winning kick.

The selection loophole that could help James O’Connor stage an incredible Wallabies comeback

The 64-Test veteran continued his impressive season by nailing a match-winning kick for the Crusaders,and adding to calls for him to meet the Lions.

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Kurtley Beale taking the ill-fated kick in the final moments of the first Wallabies-Lions Test in 2013.

The slip cost the Wallabies victory. But it may help Kurtley Beale meet the Lions again

Many thought an Achilles tendon rupture last year would end the career of the Wallabies star. But Beale is on the comeback trail.

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Rory McIlroy on the 18th green after winning the Masters.

Rory McIlroy,the baseball superstar and the inside story behind this moment

Rory McIlroy,weeping on his knees,will go down as one of the iconic images of golf. And it was captured by one of the most famous baseballers in history.

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Lalakai Foketi of the Waratahs scores a try but it was disallowed.

Super Rugby backs no-try ruling that appeared to defy laws of physics. But it may also change the game

Confusion reigned after an athletic,diving try by Waratahs centre Lalakai Foketi was denied in their win over the Chiefs.

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Rory McIlroy,of Northern Ireland,waves after making a putt on the 14th hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament,Saturday,April 12,2025,in Augusta,Ga. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

McIlroy sets up shot to join golf’s most exclusive club. But a major nemesis stands in his way

Taking a two-shot lead into the final round of the Masters,Rory McIlroy has a chance to become the sixth player in history to win all four majors.

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