‘Freak’ catches Wallabies’ eyes before Bledisloe battle
Mark Nawaqanitawase may be playing a different kind of rugby than the Wallabies, but that hasn't stopped the team's excitement for his return to the union game.
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Kiss irked over Paisami suspension, coy on replacement
Wallabies coach Les Kiss faces a midfield reshuffle after Hunter Paisami's four-week ban, eyeing several options ahead of the crucial Eden Park Bledisloe clash.
Star centre cleared for Cup action against All Blacks
Len Ikitau has overcome an ankle injury to be named in the Wallabies squad for the Bledisloe Cup, with coach Les Kiss also including a Brumbies bolter.
Wallabies facing Bledisloe Cup centres crisis after win
The Wallabies have produced a statement win a year out from the World Cup, but the victory over the Springboks could come at a big cost.
Eleven-man Wallabies hang on against South Africa
The Wallabies had four players sent off in seven minutes but were still able to cling on for a nerve-shredding Test win over world champions South Africa.
Wallaroos roar to win over Scots in eight-minute burst
Australia's Wallaroos have earned a much-needed win after six-straight Test losses, powering to a 30-10 victory over Scotland with an early second-half surge.
Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Springboks battle
Harry Wilson says the upside of an injury to in-form Wallabies lock Josh Canham is that Lukhan Salakaia-Loto gets to start against the abrasive Springboks.
Best in the business: Suaalii to soar on Wallabies wing
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been hailed as one of the best in the business at dealing with high balls as the Wallabies brace for a Springboks aerial barrage.
Cheers: how hospitality helps Halse’s rugby journey
Caitlyn Halse has revealed how working in a pub contributes to her rugby union success, as the Wallaroos prepare for a historic Test against Scotland.
Wallabies brace for air and ground battle against Boks
The Wallabies will be set for an intense battle in the air and at ground level when they take on world No.1 South Africa at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
Forwards hold key as Wallabies shift Suaalii to wing
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to move from outside centre to wing as the Wallabies attempt to down defending World Cup champions South Africa in Perth.
Wallabies blow as luckless star sent in for surgery
Western Force star Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rushed into the Wallabies squad after Charlie Cale suffered a year-ending shoulder injury at training.
Wallabies eye Springboks scalp amid Flagmantle frenzy
Flagmantle fever has taken over Perth, and the Wallabies want to ensure the party-like celebrations extend into Sunday with an upset win over the Springboks.
Wallabies star opens up on what killed his NFL dream
A hamstring injury cost Jordan Petaia his NFL dream, but the talented Wallabies back now has the chance to play in a home rugby World Cup.
Wallaroos’ agony after amazing French rugby comeback
The Wallaroos will look back in frustration at a Test where they had indisciplined France at their mercy only to end up losing 29-26.
Central Coast Springboks: champs, Fiji lock in Test
South Africa will play Fiji in Gosford before defending the Rugby World Cup in Australia, with both sides set to base themselves on the NSW Central Coast.
Wallaroos eye win against ‘physical, flamboyant’ French
The Wallaroos, who took plenty from a last-start battle with world-beating England, can return to the winner's circle in France.
Tahs set succession plan, RA courts ownership interest
Stephen Hoiles and Wycliff Palu have been confirmed as Michael Cheika's NSW Waratahs assistants as the club again attracts private ownership interest.
Special bond: Beale and O’Connor to take on Brumbies
James O'Connor has been named to make his first appearance for the Western Force since 2011 when they take on the Brumbies in Perth on Sunday.
Former Warriors NRL star in surprise Reds rugby cameo
Former Warriors NRL winger David Fusitua, after two impressive seasons in Brisbane club rugby, will make a surprise Queensland Reds pre-season cameo in Roma.
Super Rugby Pacific fans to feast on Sunday kick-offs
The 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season features 10 Sunday afternoon games as the new 10-team format throws up a series of changes to the 30-year-old tournament.
‘Get them upskilled’: Kiss’s plan for Wallabies’ No.10s
Wallabies coach Les Kiss is backing youth over experience - for now - and keeping veteran playmakers James O'Connor and Bernard Foley on the backburner.
Prodigy Petaia back in Wallabies fold ahead of Cup tilt
Precocious outside back Jordan Petaia is back in the Wallabies squad for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup as Australia brace for the Springboks.
Wallaroos scare England but fail ‘mission impossible’
Australia's rugby women held a shock halftime lead but their dream of beating England's seemingly invincible world champions was eventually buried.
Let’s get physical: Lynagh muscles up in timely return
Tom Lynagh's successful return from injury has given Wallabies selectors food for thought ahead of this month's Test against world champions South Africa.
All Blacks coaching great joins Sea Eagles stable
In a coaching coup, Manly have secured former All Blacks mentor Steve Hansen as their football performance director to work alongside rookie Kieran Foran.
Wallaroos to blood youngsters against world champions
Waratahs winger Amelia Whitaker and Reds captain Jemma Bemrose are set to make their Wallaroos debuts in the WXV Global Series opener against England.
Fit Lynagh’s time to ‘get out there and boss’ in return
Tom Lynagh will return for the Queensland Reds in a pre-season fixture days after teammate and fellow Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon broke his leg.
Fresh Gordon blow as Wallabies aim up for Boks Test
The Wallabies' playmaking stocks have taken a hit, with Carter Gordon's leg injury likely ruling him out of a clash with South Africa and the Bledisloe Cup.
Gordon injured, Wallabies’ draw lets Pumas ‘off hook’
Carter Gordon is under an injury cloud after the Wallabies settled for a frustrating Test draw that still secured them a historic series win in Argentina.
Wallabies skipper’s delicate balance in backrow hotseat
Harry Wilson knows better than to use all his tricks at Test level as the skipper returns to a competitive backrow in a side chasing five-straight wins.