‘I’ll be back’: Cheika won’t rule out league return
Michael Cheika is making an eagerly-awaited return as the NSW head coach in Super Rugby, but says he would love to come back to rugby league again.
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‘In there to perform’: Kiss addresses Beale call-up
Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Kurtley Beale has been called up with an expectation that he'll perform on Australia's spring tour of the UK.
Lomax lands Wallabies audition for World Cup spot
Former NRL star Zac Lomax is set to add to his case for a Wallabies spot at next year's home World Cup after earning a senior debut for Australia A.
Beale recalled to Wallabies in huge World Cup pointer
Veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale is being considered for a fourth Rugby World Cup after being recalled to the Wallabies' spring tour squad at age 37.
Three-game Bledisloe series looms as new deal struck
The Wallabies will take on the All Blacks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as part of the Rugby Championship in 2027, along with an additional Test in 2029.
End of an era as Wallaroos pair go ‘out with a bang’
Retiring Wallaroos Cecilia Smith and Emily Chancellor have gone out winners as Australia edged Scotland in a drama-filled Canberra contest.
Wallabies pack their Teddy for end-of-year Tests
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has included a rookie scrumhalf and beefed up the forwards with some international flavour for the side's end-of-year European tour.
‘True identity’: PNG Chiefs unveil new logo amid drama
The Chiefs have launched their new logo in Port Moresby as PNG Prime Minister James Marape told Australian taxpayers their contribution "won't be in vain".
Last Kiss: why the honeymoon’s over for Wallabies coach
While Wallabies coach Les Kiss picks up the pieces, All Blacks counterpart Dave Rennie is refusing to gloat after securing the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd year.
Sobering sevens Sydney battles in historic tune-ups
Australia's men's and women's sevens outfits were left winless in their historic Sydney fixtures, where they shared the stage with the Wallabies and Wallaroos.
Miller time as Wallaroos run rampant in Aussie return
Desiree Miller has scored her record-extending 20th and 21st Test tries as the Wallaroos produced some of their best rugby in a big win over Scotland.
Another All Black day hands Wallabies a dose of reality
The Wallabies admit their performance was not up to standard after the Blacks have piled on seven tries in a crushing 43-21 second Bledisloe Cup win in Sydney.
Judge sides with NRL over NZ Rugby on Chiefs name
Rugby league has struck the first blow in the Chief name wars, with New Zealand Rugby's urgent injunction denied ahead of the new PNG NRL club's jersey reveal.
‘Lot to re-learn’: Kiss’s shock take on code-hopper
In a development that will be music to Peter V'landys's ears, Wallabies coach Les Kiss isn't rolling out the red carpet for returning star Mark Nawaqanitawase.
On the fly: injury forces Wallabies into late change
Declan Meredith will start for the Wallabies at flyhalf against New Zealand in Sydney after injury again forced a change in the pivotal position.
Gordon back in a flash with Wallabies tour on cards
Flyhalf Carter Gordon has pushed his case for inclusion on the Wallabies' end-of-year tour in a fitness test at the side's Sydney training base.
‘Will be great for us’: Suaalii welcomes Nawaqanitawase
He looms as a rival for a Wallabies backline spot but Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii cannot wait to have fellow code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase back in rugby.
The guns were loaded: Wallabies digest what went wrong
The Wallabies haven't beaten New Zealand since 2020, but star fullback Tom Wright feels that could change in Saturday's blockbuster clash in Sydney.
Wallabies’ injuries pile up after Bledisloe loss
Jordan Petaia's hopes of a Test return have been dashed after he joined fellow centre Len Ikitau on the Wallabies' injury list ahead of their Sydney Bledisloe.
Bledisloe blues: Wallabies’ Eden Park curse continues
The Wallabies threatened to end a 40-year Eden Park winless streak before the All Blacks romped home to maintain their 23-year hold on the Bledisloe Cup.
Wallabies aiming high on a wing and an Eden Park prayer
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has invited the Wallabies to kick for their wingers, confident it will play into the hosts' hands at their Eden Park fortress.
Why Ikitau feels right at home in Auckland return
Len Ikitau will partner Isaac Henry in the Wallabies' midfield for the first time but the pair are well-acquainted thanks to a schoolboy connection.
‘Why not’: Wilson’s Wallabies plot 40-year first
There is a quiet confidence permeating from the Wallabies, who had a special visitor ahead of Auckland's Bledisloe Cup opener.
Expect a call: Wallabies coach on cross-code wonder
Mark Nawaqanitawase could still feature on the Wallabies' November tour, with coach Les Kiss keen to reconnect after the cross-code talent's mesmeric NRL form.
Battle for use of Chiefs NRL team name headed for court
New Zealand Rugby has filed proceedings in the NZ High Court over the decision to name the NRL's Papua New Guinea expansion side the Chiefs.
‘Not about me’: Rennie prepares for Wallabies reunion
Dave Rennie has taken the high ground as the former Wallabies coach prepares to coach against them with the All Blacks in the opening Bledisloe Cup Test.
Hip-drop tackle added to rugby’s global rule book
World Rugby has moved to outlaw the hip-drop tackle that's claimed multiple high-profile victims across codes but previously gone unmentioned in the rule book.
Why this year is different for Wallabies: Slack
Andrew Slack, the last man to captain a winning Wallabies team at Eden Park, is more optimistic than usual as the side prepares to play again in Auckland.
Strapped in: Japanese link to Lonergan’s sure hands
Ryan Lonergan has a fortunate exchange with a Japanese scrumhalf to thank for a game-day ritual that's contributed to his fine Wallabies form this year.
McReight’s plan for Wallabies to end Eden Park curse
Fraser McReight thinks he knows what's coming from the All Blacks and has genuine belief the Wallabies can win at Eden Park for the first time since 1986.
Former ABs skipper at peace with demotion
Scott Barrett has addressed Dave Rennie's call not to reinstate him with the All Blacks captaincy as he prepares to return from a lay-off to face Australia.