Jared Wright 15 Jul 2025 Joe Schmidt to roll the dice on son of Wallabies legend instead of James O’Connor for British & Irish Lions Test opener Joe Schmidt is rolling the dice on a rookie despite James O'Connor's call-up. Australia
Jared Wright 11 Jul 2025 James O’Connor addresses potential All Blacks switch before stunning Wallabies recall James O'Connor has addressed how likely he was to switching to the All Blacks. Australia
Jared Wright 11 Jul 2025 ‘I thought Joe was taking the p**s’ – James O’Connor ‘rattled’ by shock Wallabies call ahead of ‘bigger than World Cup’ Lions Series James O'Connor did not believe Joe Schmidt when he informed him of his Wallabies recall. Australia
Jared Wright 11 Jul 2025 Joe Schmidt consulted All Blacks snub for James O’Connor’s recall and reveals the personal dig he took ‘to heart’ Joe Schmidt details the events leading to the decision to recall James O'Connor and reveals the unique way the playmaker found out. Australia
Jared Wright 11 Jul 2025 Wallabies squad v Lions: Winners and losers as Noah Lolesio learns most ‘callous’ lesson while Joe Schmidt makes stunning O’Connor call We unpack Joe Schmidt's Wallabies squad and pick out the winners and losers. Australia
Jared Wright 11 Jul 2025 Wallabies squad: James O’Connor seals sensational Test return as Joe Schmidt picks 36 for British and Irish Lions Series Joe Schmidt has named his Wallabies squad for the British and Irish Lions series. Australia
Colin Newboult 09 Jul 2025 James O’Connor issues message to Joe Schmidt after being left in ‘limbo’ Could James O'Connor make a remarkable return to the Wallabies squad for the British and Irish Lions series? Australia
Jared Wright 27 Jun 2025 Leicester Tigers confirm six new signings including three Handre Pollard replacements Leicester Tigers have announced six new signings ahead of the 2025/26 season Leicester Tigers
Jared Wright 19 Jun 2025 Why Joe Schmidt selected Will Skelton but snubbed James O’Connor and veteran trio The Wallabies boss has explained his decision to select just one overseas-based player. Australia
Jared Wright 19 Jun 2025 Wallabies squad: Winners and losers including Joe Schmidt’s ‘real U-turn’ selections while veterans are snubbed for British & Irish Lions series Our winners and losers from Joe Schmidt's Wallabies squad ahead of the British and Irish Lions series. Australia
Lawrence Nolan 19 Jun 2025 James O’Connor reveals his ‘great conversations’ with Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt and how he ‘could add some value’ Wallabies hopeful James O’Connor has revealed the level of dialogue he has been having with Joe Schmidt in the hope of a Test squad recall. Australia
Jared Wright 19 Jun 2025 Wallabies squad: Joe Schmidt snubs James O’Connor and Marika Koroibete ahead of the B&I Lions series with two uncapped stars included Joe Schmidt has named his 36-man squad ahead of the British and Irish Lions Series. Australia
Jared Wright 11 Jun 2025 James O’Connor perplexed ‘most consistent performer’ is not in the conversation to solve All Blacks’ selection issue James O'Connor has hailed his Crusaders teammate who isn't mentioned in the All Blacks' conversation enough. New Zealand
Jared Wright 11 Jun 2025 James O’Connor’s tongue-in-cheek comment baffles All Blacks legend and all but confirms Leicester Tigers move James O'Connor's comment went right over the ex-All Blacks' head but will excite Leicester Tigers' fans. Leicester Tigers
Louis Chapman Coombe 04 Jun 2025 Leicester Tigers close in on Handre Pollard replacement as Wallabies star primed to join Premiership club – report Leicester seem to have finally solved their fly-half crisis. Leicester Tigers
Louis Chapman Coombe 06 May 2025 Joe Schmidt won’t ‘preclude anyone’ from Wallabies selection as he confirms James O’Connor ‘chat’ James O'Connor has not played for the Wallabies since 2022, but has 64 caps to his name. Australia
Colin Newboult 18 Apr 2025 Crusaders v Blues: Five takeaways as ‘unlikely hero’ wins New Zealand derby and the ‘glaring’ Rieko Ioane weakness Leinster need to improve Our five takeaways from the Crusaders' victory over the Blues in Super Rugby Pacific. Super Rugby
Jared Wright 15 Apr 2025 ‘Grown-up’ James O’Connor gets ringing endorsement for Wallabies recall ahead of Lions series James O'Connor has been backed to earn a recall to the Wallabies squad ahead of the British and Irish Lions Series. Australia
Colin Newboult 11 Apr 2025 James O’Connor picks the ‘standout’ fly-half options for Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt after Noah Lolesio’s ‘crazy’ decision James O'Connor assesses the Wallabies' fly-half situation after Noah Lolesio's shock decision. Australia
David Skippers 29 Mar 2025 Crusaders v Moana Pasifika: Five takeaways as Ardie Savea ‘shows his class’ in shock victory for visitors Our five takeaways from Moana Pasifika's 45-29 victory over the Crusaders in their Rugby Pacific encounter in Christchurch on Saturday. Super Rugby
David Skippers 26 Mar 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Joseph Suaalii returns in new role for Waratahs while Wallabies star makes first Crusaders start The teams ahead of the seventh round of Super Rugby Pacific. Super Rugby
Colin Newboult 27 Feb 2025 James O’Connor admits Crusaders boss wanted typical Australian ‘complaining’ to contrast humble New Zealand approach James O'Connor has opened up on the difference between Australians and New Zealanders. Australia
Jared Wright 21 Feb 2025 Justin Marshall slams officials after All Blacks star escapes ‘clear’ yellow card for ‘professional foul’ Justin Marshall has hit out at the decision as the All Blacks lock escaped a yellow card. Crusaders
Colin Newboult 19 Feb 2025 James O’Connor hails ‘intelligent’ and ‘headstrong’ All Blacks star who makes him ‘get out of the way’ as he teases new Crusaders move James O'Connor has teased a new Crusaders move which has been inspired by one of their All Blacks stars. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 19 Feb 2025 James O’Connor ‘knows where it went wrong’ as playmaker sets bold Wallabies target and reveals Joe Schmidt conversation James O'Connor has thrown his hat into the ring for the Wallabies' upcoming series against the British and Irish Lions. Australia
Colin Newboult 17 Feb 2025 Aaron Cruden gives verdict on New Zealand fly-half situation as James O’Connor raves about ‘most naturally gifted’ All Blacks prospect Aaron Cruden and James O'Connor discuss some of the talented fly-halves in New Zealand at the moment. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 15 Feb 2025 Quade Cooper admits to ‘weird’ feeling over James O’Connor’s Crusaders debut while ex-Wallabies star gives verdict on Joe Schmidt’s possible successor Quade Cooper has given his verdict on James O'Connor and a coach who could well be Joe Schmidt's successor. Australia
David Skippers 11 Dec 2024 Wallabies star’s candid response on key Super Rugby rule change Wallabies and Crusaders utility back James O'Connor has expressed his view on the possibility of a key Super Rugby rule change. Crusaders
Adam Kyriacou 07 Oct 2024 Who’s hot and who’s not: Lions wow and Premiership thrillers, France A v All Blacks and the Sexton-Ioane spat Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Jared Wright 04 Oct 2024 Crusaders sign ‘legend of international rugby’ to bolster fly-half stocks James O'Connor's future has been confirmed. Crusaders
