Jordan Petaia is tackled by Auckland Blues defenders in a Super Rugby Pacific game. Photo: stock Former Qld Red and Wallaby Jordan Petaia has confirmed he will be chasing a career in the NFL (American football) next year. In an Instagram post, he announced his intention to join the NFL’s international pathway program. The program…
Picture: stock The Wallabies hopes of an unbeaten (Grand Slam) tour of the UK were ended by Scotland’s 27-13 win at Edinburgh overnight. “It was intense. I felt we were in the contest, particularly in the first half and we probably should’ve converted a few more points with the pressure we had,” coach Joe Schmidt…
Fullback Tom Wright scores against Wales. Image: Rugby Australia The Wallabies’ 52-20 win over Wales in Cardiff on the weekend has kept their Grand Slam (or unbeaten UK Test tour) hopes on track. The Joe Schmidt-coach side were able to rally despite the loss of centre Samu Kerevi to an upgraded red card. The Wallabies…
Picture: stock A former Wallaby and ACT Brumby, Dr Brett Robinson has been named the new chairman of World Rugby, the sport’s governing body. At 54, Robinson becomes the first chairman appointed from the southern hemisphere. He was chosen ahead of former France’s Abdelatif Benazzi (by two votes) by the 52 members of the World…
Max Jorgenson flies over for the match-winning try. Picture: Rugby Australia An 84th-minute try to Max Jorgensen has delivered the Wallabies a 42-37 win over England at Twickenham in London. According to a Rugby Australia report (www.rugby.com.au), coach Joe Schmidt’s side looked destined for defeat when Maro Itoje scored with two minutes to go. However,…
Picture: www.rugby.com.au Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt’s fast-track selection of former NRL Rooster Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is asking questions of England. Australia takes on England at Twickenham early Sunday morning (Australian time). Rugby Australia’s website (www.rugby.com.au) reports that England captain Jamie George is uncertain about Suaalii but is prepared to meet his threat. Suaalii will play outside…