Hooper’s Aussie return sealed, but not until 2029
Tom Hooper will return to Super Rugby Pacific after confirming a move from England's Exeter to the Queensland Reds, but not until 2029.
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French lessons and scrum cheats: Tupou’s Paris revival
Taniela Tupou's French move has worked wonders for the Wallabies prop, who has returned with new tricks up his sleeve, both on the field and off.
Double blow as Wallabies prepare for French lesson
Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon and influential flanker Tom Hooper have both been ruled out of Brisbane's Test against France due to injury.
France lose record-breaking wing for Wallabies match
France winger Damian Penaud will miss the team's matches in the Nations Championship this month after sustaining a calf injury in the 34-32 loss to New Zealand
Small margins separate Wallabies as 10-year low looms
The Wallabies head to Brisbane to face France, attempting to stave off a sixth straight Test loss and lamenting similar mistakes in a tight defeat to Ireland.
Reds sneak into Super finals, but Brumbies’ season over
The NSW Waratahs have blown a golden opportunity to claim the Super Rugby Women's minor premiership, while the Western Force secured an important win.
‘Huge challenge’: gutted Wallabies eye smarting France
After blowing a 24-12 lead against Ireland, the Wallabies head to Brisbane needing to topple Six Nations champions France to avoid a sixth straight defeat.
‘Hell of a Test match’: Wallabies lose 10-try thriller
The Wallabies have run in five tries but suffered a gut-wrenching 33-31 loss to Ireland in Sydney to open their Nations Championship campaign.
‘Faster and stronger’: the Wallabies’ secret weapon
A four-Test rookie who hasn't played for the Wallabies in 1316 days is being touted as the X-factor in the Nations Championship opener against Ireland.
‘All in our hands’: Wallabies vow to take it to Ireland
The Wallabies are hoping to seize the moment and win back fans with a statement win over Ireland in a high-stakes Nations Championship opener in Sydney.
‘No ambition’: Schmidt rules out another national job
Departing Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt says he's looking forward to returning home to New Zealand and has no plans to coach another country.
‘Good solution’: the Wallaby back after 1316-day exile
After a four-year exile, Jock Campbell has beaten Max Jorgensen and Tom Wright to the fullback spot for Australia's Nations Championship opener against Ireland.
‘New interest’: Aussie clubs back Super Rugby changes
Australia's Super Rugby Pacific clubs say changes to the league's format for next year will boost the struggling competition as well as the Wallabies.
‘Playing for more’: Wallabies set for new Championship
A Wallabies star has been left battered and bruised following an intense training session ahead of their inaugural Nations Championship Test in Sydney.
‘Worked incredibly hard’: McKellar departs Waratahs
The NSW Waratahs could make a play for Michael Cheika after accepting Dan McKellar's resignation as coach after two disappointing Super Rugby Pacific seasons.
Anzac Day Test confirmed, Bledisloe Cup to change
Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have announced that a third Bledisloe Cup Test will be played on Anzac Day in Brisbane next year.
Force upset Tahs to break Super Rugby Women hoodoo
The Western Force have pulled off a stellar second half comeback to end the NSW Waratahs 37-0 unbeaten streak against Australian opponents.
Drua run rampant over Reds, seal Super finals spot
Fijiana Drua have delivered a statement to their Super Rugby Women rivals, thrashing the Queensland Reds to continue their push for the minor premiership.
‘Every road’s different’: a Cairns to Canberra Wallaby
A 26-year-old who never played representative junior rugby is in line to be Joe Schmidt's eighth different No.10 in the upcoming Nations Championship Tests.
‘Look to rectify’: Wallabies to atone for horror tour
The Wallabies are hoping to right the wrongs of last year's horror spring tour of Europe with a flying start to 2026 against European giants Ireland and France.
France pick Aussie for squad to tour Australia & NZ
Tom Staniforth, born in Canberra and formerly of the Brumbies and Waratahs, is set to play for France against Australia.
Force teenager shocks Reds, Drua overcome Brumbies
The Fijiana Drua have cemented their position inside the Super Rugby Women's top four, while the Western Force produced a stunning comeback against Queensland.
Slipper answers SOS, uncapped trio named for Wallabies
James Slipper is back for the Wallabies as coach Joe Schmidt also named an uncapped trio in the squad for next month's Nations Championship Tests.
Former league great accused of blocking star’s return
Israel Folau's hopes of returning to the NRL after more than a decade were blocked by former league great Wayne Pearce, according to Folau's wife.
Flyhalf heads west as Reds bolster lock stocks
Two Australian playmakers are on the move while the Queensland Reds have addressed a depth issue in a key area.
Waratahs young gun bags Super Rugby rookie honours
He didn't get onto the field until round 4 but Sid Harvey made such an impression since that he's been named Super Rugby Pacific rookie of the year.
‘Age is irrelevant’: Slipper set for Wallabies comeback
Ageless prop James Slipper could become rugby's all-time most-capped player after announcing a comeback for the Wallabies less than a year into retirement.
No doubt about it: Chiefs’ Aussie gets Super final shot
Aussie centre Lalakai Foketi has explained the differences between the environments at the Chiefs and Waratahs ahead of the Kiwi club's fourth-straight final.
Numbers expose void, Brumbies sift through Super ashes
Stephen Larkham has identified why the wheels fell off the Brumbies' Super campaign, while the Reds have locked in a young No.10 among a raft of list changes.
Waratahs set up Super W win with rousing first half
The Waratahs are unbeaten in the first two rounds of Super W after beating the Brumbies in Canberra while the Fijian Drua rallied to overhaul the Western Force.
‘Freak’ and French muscle bolster Junior Wallabies
Tom Robinson will lead a Junior Wallabies team that will for the first time include overseas talent in two hulking French-based props, and a local freak.