Wallabies can be Rugby World Cup contenders: Mortlock
Former World Cup captain Stirling Mortlock is a believer again and says the Wallabies are improving enough to challenge for the Webb Ellis trophy in France.
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Wallabies lick wounds ahead of World Cup squad naming
Eddie Jones has promised Australian fans his young Wallabies side is going to be "a hell of a team" after showing growth in their latest Bledisloe Cup loss.
Rugby World Cup shot comes for Fa’amausili, Faessler
Unheralded pair Pone Fa'amausili and Matt Faessler were thrust into action in the Wallabies' front row against the All Blacks.
All Blacks no B-Team, insists Wallabies’ Samu Kerevi
A much-changed New Zealand will still provide world-class opposition in the Bledisloe Cup return leg against Australia, Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi says.
Wallabies show fight, but same old Bledisloe Cup story
Australia led 17-3 at halftime in Dunedin only to throw away their shot at a drought-breaking away Bledisloe Cup win, losing 23-20 to the All Blacks.
Injury wait-and-see on key Wallabies ahead of World Cup
A late hand injury to Samu Kerevi is another concern for the Wallabies as coach Eddie Jones prepares to name his Rugby World Cup squad.
McDermott promoted to captain Wallabies in Bledisloe
Eddie Jones says "tough little bugger" Tate McDermott will make a fine captain after picking the halfback to lead Australia in the Bledisloe Cup return leg.
Crunch time as Wallabies look to lift in Bledisloe Cup
With the World Cup starting in France just over a month away, the Wallabies know the clock is ticking as they chase a rare Bledisloe Cup victory in New Zealand.
Beale’s bail varied so he can chase French rugby offer
Suspended Wallaby Kurtley Beale has had his bail varied awaiting trial on sexual assault allegations, so he's able to take up an offer to play rugby in France.
O’Connor recommits to Queensland with coaching in mind
James O'Connor will fast track his transition to coaching after signing a one-year extension with the Reds that includes a host of mentoring opportunities.
‘Wise’ Cooper steering Wallabies into Bledisloe battle
Veteran Quade Cooper is helping steer the embattled Wallabies who are missing some leaders ahead of the second Bledisloe Cup battle.
Wallabies crash to Bledisloe Cup loss to All Blacks
Australia have crashed 38-7 in the Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand at the MCG with the night made worse by a serious injury to Allan Alaalatoa.
Wallabies’ Alaalatoa to miss World Cup after MCG injury
Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa has been stretchered off the MCG with a ruptured Achilles ruling him out of Rugby World Cup in France in September.
Wallabies face daunting task against NZ in Dunedin
Unable to snap the All Blacks' 21-year Bledisloe Cup streak at the MCG, the Wallabies face another long-held Kiwi record next Saturday in Dunedin.
All Blacks insist they can get better for Bledisloe Cup
Unbeaten this year, All Blacks star Ardie Savea says his team can still improve as they look to continue their Bledisloe Cup dominance over the Wallabies.
Jones instilling belief as Wallabies hunt Bledisloe
Jed Holloway says coach Eddie Jones's optimism is unwavering as the Wallabies attempt to pull off a Bledisloe Cup upset against the All Blacks in Melbourne.
Mass changes as Wallabies chase Bledisloe Cup
Carter Gordon will make his starting debut at No.10 as Wallabies coach Eddie Jones chases a Bledisloe Cup victory against the All Blacks at the MCG.
‘Dark place’: Wallabies Tupou considered quitting rugby
Ahead of the Bledisloe Cup, Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou says he had to learn to ask for help as he questioned his rugby future during his return from injury.
Mass changes loom as Wallabies return to MCG
The Wallabies' backline is set to be overhauled as coach Eddie Jones eyes bulk changes to the side that will play the All Blacks at the MCG.
Selection squeeze always on Wallabies says Kellaway
Set to make a return from a hamstring injury against the All Blacks, Andrew Kellaway says the Wallabies aren't feeling extra pressure of World Cup selection.
Anzac XV with a twist part of Lions’ 2025 rugby tour
All five Australian Super Rugby clubs, as well as a combined Australia-New Zealand XV, will face the British and Irish Lions on their three-Test tour in 2025.
Football Ferns’ rallying cry from rugby star Ruby Tui
A sold out Eden Park roared the Black Ferns to Rugby World Cup glory last year, now Kiwis have been urged to give their female footballers a similar lift.
Farr-Jones’ Wallabies doubts a product of the system
World Cup-winning Wallabies skipper Nick Farr-Jones has lamented the state of Australian rugby and queried the current crop's belief after successive losses.
Reds coach and O’Connor deals imminent
James O'Connor is close to finalising a deal to remain at the Queensland Reds, where Les Kiss has been strongly linked to the coaching vacancy.
Wright, Hodge cut from Wallabies’ Bledisloe Cup squad
Tom Wright and Reece Hodge have been dropped from the Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup squad as Eddie Jones turns to fit-again pair Jordan Petaia and Andrew Kellaway.
‘Skinny winger’ returns to give Reds Kiss of life
Former rugby league winger Les Kiss has returned to his native Queensland with two decades of rugby coaching experience informing his new role at the Reds.
McDermott eyes start as Wallabies seek fast improvement
Tate McDermott said the Wallabies have licked their wounds, reviewed and "moved on bloody quickly" ahead of next weekend's Bledisloe Cup opener.
Co-captain Hooper at long odds for Bledisloe opener
Wallabies co-captain Michael Hooper is still battling a calf injury, making him unlikely to play in the first Bledisloe Cup Test in Melbourne next Saturday.
Jones shows faith in Vunivalu against Springboks
League convert Suliasi Vunivalu has been named for his first Test start with Wallabies coach Eddie Jones including four new faces for the South Africa clash.
Late Super charge clinched Tom Hooper’s Wallabies debut
Expecting debutant Tom Hooper to rip in against the Springboks, Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says he wasn't immediately a fan of the Brumbies youngster.
Wallabies’ Cooper takes on rookie Springbok Libbok
Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper will make his return to the Test arena in Pretoria opposite Springboks novice Manie Libbok, who is expecting a baptism by fire.