‘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.
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Wallabies want to face All Blacks to open World Cup
In a first-ever scenario, tournament hosts Australia have been drawn in the same group as arch-rivals New Zealand for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
‘Not at this stage’: Schmidt coy about Wallabies role
Wily Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has not ruled out staying on as a World Cup advisor - or returning to the All Blacks camp for the 2027 showpiece in Australia.
Wallabies say konnichiwa to coach Kiss with Japan Test
With Joe Schmidt overseeing the Wallabies for three Tests of the new Nations Championship, Les Kiss will take over for a home and away series against Japan.
R360 threat over with NRL ready to welcome back stars
Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen will be able to return to the NRL if they wish, after rebel rugby competition R360's launch was abandoned until at least 2028.
R360’s demise could make for one big winner in NRL
Brisbane will be relieved by the news of R360's abandoned launch given their battle to keep Payne Haas and would not be alone in welcoming the collapse.
Wallabies have progressed since World Cup woes: Hooper
Forward Tom Hooper was part of the Wallabies' 2023 World Cup humiliation and, back in Paris, insists the current crop are very different under Joe Schmidt.
Superstar Suaalii remains Wallabies’ true believer
After his first full year in a gold jersey, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii doesn't appear to have regrets about his code switch, believing the Wallabies are on the up.
Wallabies insist No.10 merry-go-round not ‘disruptive’
Joe Schmidt will make yet another change of starting fly-half against France but his Wallabies don't believe the revolving door of 10s is disrupting them.
‘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.
O’Connor still wanted amid Wallabies’ 10 turmoil
The Wallabies' No.10 woes keep going with Carter Gordon out of the team to face France - but James O'Connor has been told he still has an international future.
Injured Wallaby tipped to become a champion in gold
Carter Gordon's injury woes mean he'll miss the last Wallabies' Test of the year, but his captain is sure the luckless flyhalf will become a rugby star in gold.
Wallabies apologise as pressure mounts on Schmidt
The Wallabies have fallen to France, consigning Joe Schmidt's side to a dubious place in history as the first Australians to lose 10 Tests in a year.
Irish first for Wallabies in daunting start to new comp
The Wallabies will launch their debut Nations Championship campaign with a triple-header against Ireland, France and Italy in Australia in July 2026.
‘Shift for Joe’: refreshed Wallabies fight for Schmidt
James O'Connor will steer the ailing Wallabies, who are determined to give coach Joe Schmidt a fitting farewell to Dublin Tests at his old stamping ground.
Hockings in Japan debut five years after Aussie exit
Harry Hockings, one of three Reds players to knock back a pay cut and seek overseas deals during the COVID pandemic five years ago, will make his Japan debut.
Harry Wilson’s war: Wallabies vow to banish ‘hurt’
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson is determined his side deliver a performance of fire, passion and discipline in Dublin that can transform their European tour.
Ireland sink Wallabies – and the best Aussie wore green
The slumping Wallabies are on the brink of a first winless trip to Europe in 67 years after being belted by Ireland.
Eels release star Lomax as R360 beckons
Parramatta star Zac Lomax has been released from the final three years of his NRL contract, fuelling speculation of a move to breakaway rugby competition R360.
Schmidt’s battered Wallabies facing grim 67-year low
After falling to England and Italy, the Wallabies are halfway towards becoming the first Australian tourists since 1958 to lose four straight Tests in Europe.
Ugly Italian job puts heat on Wallabies coach Schmidt
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is under pressure to revive his side's flagging fortunes following a disastrous spring tour loss to lowly-ranked Italy in Udine.
Lynagh teen joins Wallaby brother at Ballymore
Tom Lynagh's 18-year-old brother Nic, a fullback or winger, will join the Queensland Reds' academy from London later this month.
Code-hopping Carter Gordon back as Wallabies’ number 10
The code-bounding Carter Gordon will be back in the starting No.10 shirt for the Wallabies against Italy in Udine as Tane Edmed reverts to the bench.
No complaints from Schmidt over England ‘advantage’
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he's happy to have the hand he's been dealt despite complaints the Twickenham Test has been stacked in England's favour.
Underdog Wallabies ready to bite at Twickenham again
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson reckons his men revel in the role of underdogs and are ready to pull off another shock triumph at Twickenham
England dominate Wallabies despite Harry Potter magic
England have crushed the Wallabies' hopes of back-to-back wins at Twickenham, winning comfortably 25-7 in a largely one-sided affair.
Reds stalwart ready for new chapter in rugby career
Favourite son Liam Wright is moving on from the Queensland Reds, with the former captain announcing his departure after eight years and 86 matches.
‘Quality young men’: Schmidt lauds Wallabies’ spirit
Coach Joe Schmidt is breathing easier after his Wallabies avoided a first-ever loss to Japan with a 19-15 victory over Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms in Tokyo.
Ex-Wallabies star backs Gordon to flourish in return
Berrick Barnes believes Carter Gordon will hit the ground running in his rugby return after coaching the young No.10 at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Why Reds’ flyhalf backlog is ‘perfect’: Deans
Robbie Deans sees the Queensland Reds' long list of flyhalf contenders as the "perfect" situation to address the Wallabies' hunt for a long-term playmaker.
Rookie Champion de Crespigny named Wallabies captain
Two-Test rookie flanker Nick Champion de Crespigny has been named to captain the Wallabies against Eddie Jones' Japan in Saturday's rugby Test in Tokyo.