6 h. ago The Wallabies know exactly what’s coming in South Africa. But can they stop it?

The first Test against the Springboks will be won or lost by how the Wallabies handle the high ball.

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36 h. ago Schmidt sticks with winning Wallabies, but training mishap causes late playmaker chaos

In an otherwise settled side to meet the Boks, the Wallabies have named a veteran at five-eighth and may have to call on a halfback or winger to be his back-up at no.10.

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38 h. ago Schmidt keeps faith with winning Wallabies, but with one major gamble

The Wallabies have made just two changes from the team who beat the Lions in Sydney but coach Joe Schmidt has rolled the dice on picking a solitary playmaker to meet the Springboks.

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45 h. ago ‘I ran as fast as I’ve ever run’: Inside the Wallabies’ 1963 Ellis Park victory

John Williams’ stunning try sealed the Wallabies’ only Test victory at Ellis Park 62 years ago – and the 85-year-old can still remember every moment.

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48 h. ago What to stream this week: A supernatural Australian murder mystery and five more picks

Picks include local thriller Playing Gracie Darling, an Eddie Murphy action comedy and a three-season binge of Reservoir Dogs. 

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54 h. ago Trump says he'll pressure Putin on Ukraine ceasefire ahead of meeting

Donald Trump says there's a very good chance Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin will hold talks after he sits down with the Russian president in Alaska.

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55 h. ago ‘Keeping up with the Joneses’: The factors pushing families to private schools

Elite facilities and children’s opinions are increasingly swaying families when choosing a school. But some have little choice.

Culture

55 h. ago The ultimate way to travel in economy: ‘Bogan business class’

Spread out, make the space look unappealing for chancers. Fashion a mini-pillow fort. Pull down two tray tables. Anything to keep this space to myself.

Transport

3 d. ago Wallabies drop major surprise as O’Connor to play No.10 against Springboks

James O’Connor hasn’t played a Test in nearly three years but is poised to face the world champion Springboks this week.

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3 d. ago ‘Follow him into battle’: The Wallabies enforcer inspiring teammates to fight their corner

Giant lock Will Skelton conspicuously went to war with the Lions in the recent series, and it may have provided the inspiration for the Wallabies to shock in South Africa as well.

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4 d. ago Springboks roll out alpha move on Wallabies by naming side three days early

Most coaches jealously guard their Test team until forced to name it, 48 hours before kickoff. Boks coach Rassie Erasmus named his 120 hours out from the game.

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4 d. ago Red alert: Rugby to use mouthguards that flash after heavy impacts

The technology will be introduced at the Women’s Rugby World Cup to help alert referees to head injuries.

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4 d. ago Divots, fines and injuries: Why Souths fans should avoid storming field if Johnston breaks record

Alex Johnston is a chance to break Ken Irvine’s try-scoring record on Saturday. Souths fans should avoid storming the Allianz Stadium pitch – for their own safety.

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4 d. ago Alan Jones’ old conservative home still waiting for relaunch

ADH TV has rebranded as Newsmax Australia, a local spin-off of the American conservative network. But it is yet to broadcast any content.

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4 d. ago ‘It rips your lungs apart’: Inside the Wallabies’ Ellis Park mission impossible

On Saturday, the Wallabies will face altitude, history, and over 62,000 screaming Springbok fans in one of the toughest Tests in rugby.

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5 d. ago All on the line: Who will score the double chance and who will miss finals?

While this may not have been one of the greatest AFL seasons in terms of the number of teams fighting for a finals spot, the permutations within the top eight over the final fortnight of the home-and-away campaign are intriguing.

Sport

5 d. ago Second premiership coach withdraws from Demons’ race; Pies re

Adam Simpson has become the second AFL premiership coach to withdraw from the Melbourne coaching race, strengthening Nathan Buckley’s chances of claiming the position.

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5 d. ago Caslick’s World Cup dream dashed as star convert ruled out with injury

After pausing her star sevens career to have a crack at making the 15-a-side World Cup, Charlotte Caslick has been cruelly denied by an ankle injury.

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5 d. ago Talkin’ bout a revolution: Why R360’s ticking clock could be a headache for Wallabies

The rebel competition has scared the NRL and could disrupt the upcoming Rugby Championship campaign as well. But will it even happen?

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6 d. ago Richmond vs St Kilda LIVE: Tigers’ chance to snatch another win; Steele celebrates 200 games

Follow along for all action and updates as the AFL home-and-away season heads closer to a conclusion. Richmond and St Kilda clash first up on Saturday.

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