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.
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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.
Wallabies urged to show aggression against Springboks
Wallabies scrum coach Neal Hatley says the Australians will get "murdered" if they don't stand up to the Springboks in the Rugby Championship Test in Pretoria.
Wallabies turn in shocker to open Eddie Jones era
The Wallabies' opening Rugby Championship Test against South Africa has ended in disaster, with Eddie Jones admitting his men were completely outplayed.
Michael Hooper to miss Wallabies Test due to injury
Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper has been ruled out of their Rugby Championship clash with the Pumas with Fraser McReight among five changes to the starting XV.
Cooper keeps spot, skipper Hooper out for Wallabies
Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship clash with the Pumas with Fraser McReight among five changes to the starting XV.
Kurtley Beale to face sexual assault trial in January
Kurtley Beale has formally pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and will face trial in January next year.
Ex-Wallabies coach Cheika plotting Australia’s downfall
Former Wallabies coach turned Pumas mentor Michael Cheika has no misgivings about trying to plot Australia's downfall against Argentina in Sydney.
Pumas break Wallabies hearts with stirring comeback win
Argentina have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a thrilling 34-31 Rugby Championship win over the Wallabies in Sydney.
Jones maintains misfiring Wallabies can win World Cup
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is urging fans to keep the faith and insists Australia can still win the World Cup despite a fifth straight Rugby Championship loss.
Eddie Jones searching for new 13 after Ikitau goes down
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones needs to find a new outside centre after Len Ikitau was ruled out for up to eight weeks with a shoulder injury.
Clubs, Anzac XV to play Lions on Australian 2025 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.
Wallabies won’t take new Boks playmaker Libbok lightly
Reece Hodge has been impressed by new Springboks five-eighth Manie Libbok, who will make his first start at 10 against Australia in the Rugby Championship.
Foley, O’Connor named in Australia A side to face Tonga
Test coach Eddie Jones has included 13 Wallabies in an Australia A team that will face Tonga in a chance to push for inclusion in this year's Rugby World Cup.
Alaalatoa set to add starch to Wallabies pack for Boks
Prop Allan Alaalatoa says he's fully recovered from a calf injury and ready to face South Africa in Pretoria, adding valuable experience to the Wallabies pack.
Jones urges Wallabies to create history in South Africa
The Wallabies have flown out to South Africa for their first Test and game of the year under master coach Eddie Jones, with history at stake in Pretoria.
Wallaroos crash 50-0 to world champions New Zealand
The Wallaroos have been thumped 50-0 by New Zealand in a disappointing start to the Pacific Four women's rugby tournament, which includes Canada and the USA.
Rebuilt Ballymore back in business as home of Wallaroos
The redeveloped Ballymore, set to be the home of the Wallaroos as well as the Queensland Reds' high-performance program, has been officially opened.
Gordon ready if Wallabies debut comes in Pretoria
Playmaker Carter Gordon isn't shying away from the prospect of making his debut when the Wallabies travel to South Africa to start the Rugby Championship.
Wallaroos feel they’re chipping away at Black Ferns
Ahead of their Pacific Four Series clash, the Wallaroos feel they're getting closer to breaking the 23-game losing streak against world champions New Zealand.
Skelton can bring French ‘edge’ to Wallabies pack
Will Skelton will enjoy some rare time in Wallabies camp before the Rugby Championship and hopes his superb club form can transfer to the Test arena.
Kemeny and Pietsch happy for any Wallabies role
Josh Kemeny and Dylan Pietsch are happy to play anywhere from the back row to wing for a Test spot, after being among eight new faces in the Wallabies' squad.
Hooper, Slipper to share Wallabies captaincy
James Slipper and Michael Hooper will co-captain the Wallabies as they prepare for the upcoming Rugby Championship and World Cup.