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Top rugby league player Angus Crichton is leaving the NRL's Sydney Roosters to pursue his lifelong dream of playing rugby union for Australia's Wallabies. The Kangaroos star signed a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs, targeting the next Rugby World Cup.
The Toolache wallaby went extinct in 1939, hunted for its beauty and speed. But its loss taught conservationists exactly how to save its closest relative from the same fate.
A baby wallaby found beside her mother 1,000 kilometers from home hitched rides with kind strangers to make it back to north Queensland. Her month-long journey shows how everyday travelers and wildlife carers work together to save Australia's roadside orphans.
Australian rugby player Josh Canham scored three tries as the Wallabies crushed Italy 57-10 in Perth, giving departing coach Joe Schmidt a perfect send-off. The dominant nine-try performance marked Australia's first win of 2026 and a fitting finale to Schmidt's coaching tenure.
North Queensland will host four Rugby World Cup 2027 matches, bringing elite international rugby to inspire the next generation of players. The Wallabies are also returning for three additional Tests through 2030, cementing the region's growing rugby presence. #
After playing in freezing mud pits and riding buses for eight hours in England's second division, Carlo Tizzano returned home to become Australia's Super Rugby Player of the Year. The 50-game milestone maker says those harsh conditions built the mental strength that launched his international career.
Australian rugby player Josh Flook spent his whole life hearing he was too small to compete at the highest level. Now he's heading to Italy to prove everyone wrong.
James Slipper, Australia's third-most capped rugby player ever, is coming out of retirement just months after his emotional farewell. The 37-year-old veteran answered his coach's call to help the Wallabies prepare for a home Rugby World Cup in 2027.
Isaac Henry became Australia's 999th Wallaby rugby player after refusing to quit despite four major surgeries that nearly ended his career. The 27-year-old played his first Test match just two years after a devastating knee injury left him wondering if he'd ever return.
Wales Under-20s pulled off a dramatic last-minute victory against Australia in the Junior World Championship, winning 38-36 after the Wallabies' would-be winning try was overturned. It's their first win against a major southern hemisphere team since defeating New Zealand in 2019.
First Nations youth aged 10 to 18 gathered in Canberra for a unique boxing camp that builds confidence, cultural connection, and life skills alongside athletic training. Former Wallabies captain David Pocock joined coaches in mentoring the young fighters.
Scientists discovered why kangaroos became Australia's hopping icons. Climate change millions of years ago gave them an evolutionary advantage that changed the continent forever.
Australian homeowners are ditching traditional grass for native alternatives that slash mowing to once or twice yearly while saving water. These beautiful, climate-resilient lawns are transforming backyards across the country with less work and more benefits for local wildlife.
The Queensland Reds pulled off one of rugby's greatest comebacks, scoring two tries in the final 60 seconds to snatch victory from an 11-point deficit. The lightning-delayed match ended with a stunning solo try that broke a five-game losing streak.
Wildlife Recovery Australia has treated more than 12,000 native animals since 2020, bringing veterinary care directly to injured wildlife across the country. The mobile hospital recently helped local animals near Strath Creek, including a sugar glider named Grayson.
Former All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga sealed a dramatic 24-20 victory for his Japanese club by scoring a stunning try in the final minute. The match-winning moment showcased why he remains one of rugby's most exciting talents.
Crusaders playmaker Taha Kemara is making a remarkable comeback just nine months after a devastating knee injury that could have ended his season. The 22-year-old will face his former opponents at the very stadium where he got hurt.
A marsupial declared extinct in the wild three decades ago is hopping back into the Australian landscape, thanks to a groundbreaking genetic rescue program. Scientists mixed genes from two isolated populations to create healthier animals with better survival odds.
After 16 years of elite rugby, prop James Slipper will break Super Rugby's all-time games record Friday night while already planning his next season. The father of two has found a second home in Canberra, where his remarkable career continues to defy expectations.
Dave Rennie has become the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead New Zealand's legendary All Blacks rugby team. The 62-year-old coach brings decades of experience as he prepares the team for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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