3 h. ago Wallabies players want O’Connor for the Bledisloe Cup. He has a flight booked to England

Veteran playmaker James O’Connor has been praised for his form after returning for the Wallabies this winter. But Joe Schmidt is turning towards a stable of “inexperienced tens” to take on the All Blacks.

Politics

25 h. ago Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against the Pumas

There were only a handful of star performers on a day of frustration and errors from the Wallabies, whose fast finish wasn’t enough to catch the Pumas in Sydney.

Politics

26 h. ago Rugby as God intended but Wallabies can’t conjure a miracle this time

The Wallabies and Pumas served up another thriller on a perfect Sydney spring Saturday, but Joe Schmidt’s men were left to rue what might have been.

Sport

28 h. ago Rugby Championship LIVE: Argentina stretch lead after Wallabies fail to capitalise on Suaalii stunner

The Wallabies are seeking back-to-back wins after their thrilling victory in Townsville last week. Follow all the action.

Sport

29 h. ago Rugby Championship LIVE: Argentina take early lead after Suaalii stunner

The Wallabies are seeking back-to-back wins after their thrilling victory in Townsville last week. Follow all the action.

Sport

30 h. ago Rugby Championship LIVE: Wallabies take on Argentina at sold out Allianz Stadium

The Wallabies are seeking back-to-back wins after their thrilling victory in Townsville last week. Follow all the action.

Sport

48 h. ago Pichot brands All Blacks, Springboks ‘selfish’ over Rugby Championship shake

Argentina legend Agustin Pichot has warned the decision of New Zealand and South Africa to hold an extended, three-Test series will negatively impact the Wallabies and Los Pumas.

Sport

50 h. ago ‘Inappropriate to be a minister’: Labor seizes on Gerber staff turnover

Labor has seized on revelations that Laura Gerber, who has the crucial youth justice portfolio, had recently lost her third chief of staff since December.

Politics

55 h. ago Why one of the world’s best rugby props thought he may have to switch to league

Prop Angus Bell was the Wallabies’ hero with a winning try in extra time last weekend. It was a far cry from several dark years of injury.

Sport

62 h. ago Childcare executive told worried parents to stop being emotional in wake of sex abuse charges

Affinity Education’s chief operating officer was forced to apologise to parents whose children attended a centre where alleged paedophile Joshua Brown worked.

Society

62 h. ago Siokapesi Palu had surgery five weeks before the World Cup. She’s already back on the field

Last month, the Wallaroos captain was in hospital and set to miss the World Cup. On Sunday, she debuted in front of a princess.

Politics

3 d. ago Rugby door still open for Nawaqanitawase, but Schmidt sounds note of caution

Coach Joe Schmidt has been impressed by the former Wallaby winger’s form in the NRL, but says he will face stiff competition if he returns to the 15-man code.

Sport

3 d. ago Wallabies call up enforcer to counter Pumas’ revenge raid in Sydney

A Queenslander who would “die for the jersey″ gets his chance for the Test side after two outstanding displays against the British and Irish Lions.

Politics

3 d. ago Smith apologises to photographer; Bombers players will have major say on Merrett captaincy; Former umpire appears in court

Essendon chief Craig Vozzo has refused to guarantee Zach Merrett will remain as captain if he stays at the club, Jeremy Howe has a positive update for Pies fans, and former AFL umpire Michael Pell has faced court.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Emotions are high’: Essendon CEO won’t guarantee captaincy for Merrett; Howe expects to play in preliminary final

Essendon chief Craig Vozzo has refused to guarantee Zach Merrett will remain as captain if he stays at the club, while Jeremy Howe has a positive update for Pies fans.

Politics

3 d. ago Leaked files show Big Build went bad years ago, as former corruption chief calls for major inquiry

Internal documents detail claims of mismanagement and questionable spending, prompting the former IBAC boss to say it is time for a wider inquiry to solve construction’s problems.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Getting the chop after 40 years’: The Reddit threads of disgruntled ANZ staff

Social media posts from ANZ Bank staff have provided an unfiltered view of how chief executive Nuno Matos’ change agenda is being received in parts of the bank.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Death threat’, stalking, assault: Environmentalist’s alleged intimidation spree

A former councillor is accused of a campaign of intimidation during a long-running forestry dispute. Police claim he has “little regard” for court orders.

Events

4 d. ago Hearts, minds and ticket stubs: The numbers that say rugby is back

The Wallabies are riding high. It’s a far cry from the dark days of the 2023 World Cup.

Sport

4 d. ago Sydney Metro to probe intimidation, exploitation claims against contractors

Sydney Metro has launched an inquiry into allegations against key contractors Webuild and Future Form.

Politics