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Special bond: Beale and O'Connor to take on Brumbies

James O'Connor has been named to make his first appearance for the Western Force since 2011 when they take on the Brumbies in Perth on Sunday.

AAP · Sep 16

'Get them upskilled': Kiss's plan for Wallabies' No.10s

Wallabies coach Les Kiss is backing youth over experience - for now - and keeping veteran playmakers James O'Connor and Bernard Foley on the backburner.

AAP · Sep 15

Wallabies veterans miss out as Les Kiss selects new face for Springboks Test

James O’Connor and Bernard Foley need more Super Rugby game time before selection as Harry McLaughlin-Phillips is named for South Africa clash

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14

Leicester set sights on top two after running riot at Sale to seal Prem playoff place

Leicester sealed a Prem playoff place with a 47-33 win at Sale that was a forcible reminder to the other title contenders

The Guardian - UK · May 17

Leicester hit Northampton for six as league leaders crumble in fiery derby

Leicester beat Northampton 41-17 in a bad-tempered East Midlands derby, Freddie Steward capping a six-try victory for the hosts

The Guardian - UK · May 9

Giteau's No.10 plea, query of Wallabies' forgotten man

Matt Giteau wonders why Ben Donaldson fell down the Wallabies' pecking order and wants an early call made on who wears the No.10 leading into the World Cup.

AAP · Apr 26

'A good human being': Waratahs welcome rare NZ talent

The NSW Waratahs are set to unleash an exciting young talent from the Crusaders on the Fijian Drua in Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific clash in Sydney.

AAP · Feb 18

Local rivalries are key for Wallabies as Super Rugby starts the new season full of hope

Australia’s club sides can drive each other to greater heights in a year that will prove crucial ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - AU · Feb 11

'Consistency at 10 will help': Joe Schmidt's confession

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admits settling on a first-choice No.10 is a challenge after the coach used seven flyhalves in a rollercoaster 2025 campaign.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

'Frustrated' Schmidt defends his weary Wallaby triers

Carter Gordon is set to play No.10 despite an injury worry as "frustrated" Joe Schmidt backs the Wallabies to be rewarded with a win in their tour finale.

AAP · Nov 20, 2025