Junkyard Dog Ryan re-signs, braces for selection battle
Emerging Queensland Reds winger Tim Ryan has confirmed a two-year contract extension at the Super Rugby club now flush with options in his position.
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All Blacks’ second-half show overpowers Wallabies
The Wallabies led 13-12 in the 40th minute but didn't score another point in the second Bledisloe Cup Test, losing 33-13 to the All Blacks in Wellington.
Wallabies admit All Blacks assignment is daunting
The Wallabies again run the gauntlet on Saturday night when they attempt to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand after a 27-match winless run.
McKenzie promoted for Wallaroos’ rematch with Wales
Arabella McKenzie will return to the Wallaroos' starting side as playmaker when they face Wales for the second time in eight days, but on a different continent.
Gordon back but Koroibete, Slipper out of Bledisloe II
Veteran winger Marika Koroibete has suffered a wrist injury and won't play in the return Bledisloe Cup clash in Wellington on Saturday.
Wallabies frustrated by rollercoaster Test performances
Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa says the team badly want an 80-minute performance in their second Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand.
Cheika’s Leicester reign off to a winning start
Michael Cheika is off to perfect start as his new Leicester Tigers side snatch a dramatic late victory at Exeter Chiefs in English rugby's Premiership.
All Blacks edge out Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup
The Bledisloe Cup will remain in New Zealand for a 23rd straight year after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies 31-28 in a Rugby Championship thriller in Sydney.
The fear driving All Blacks to keep the Bledisloe Cup
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett admits no one wants to be part of that team in history that handed the Bledisloe Cup back to Australia.
Schmidt refuses to talk about bringing Bledisloe back
With an intimate knowledge of the All Blacks' firepower, the Wallabies' New Zealand coach Joe Schmidt won't talk about returning the Bledisloe Cup to Australia.
Inside knowledge goes both ways, says Wallaby Schmidt
The Wallabies will tap into their coach's intel on the All Blacks, but Joe Schmidt says inside knowledge goes both ways ahead of the Bledisloe Cup opener.
Wallabies batten down the hatches for All Blacks Test
The Wallabies are doing their best to ignore the outside noise as they look to bounce back from a 40-point loss to Argentina against the stewing All Blacks.
Wallabies bracing for beaten All Blacks Cup response
Wallabies fullback Tom Wright is expecting the All Blacks to be keen to "rip in" in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash, disappointed by their recent results.
Loyal Liam in the Wright place, eyes Test return
Liam Wright has spilled on his injury setbacks, planned Test return and why he decided to stay in Australian rugby despite an odd contract omission.
No mass changes for Wallabies despite record loss
The Wallabies are banking on stability to help them rebound from their horror loss to Argentina when they confront the All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup.
Suaalii to go straight from NRL finals to Spring Tour
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to go from the NRL finals to a Spring Tour in a little over a month, as he closes in on a Wallabies debut in Europe.
O’Connor opts out at Reds, seeks overseas move
Australian rugby star James O'Connor will likely finish his career overseas after not extending his contract at the Queensland Reds.
Schmidt won’t panic after Wallabies’ Santa Fe smashing
Coach Joe Schmidt says he won't do anything drastic ahead of the Bledisloe Cup, despite the Wallabies copping a record 67-27 hiding in Argentina.
Slipper joins rugby great Gregan with milestone match
A humble James Slipper feels awkward to be included among Wallabies greats, but has earnt the honour by joining George Gregan as the most capped Test player.
Asian minnows enjoy success in World Cup qualifiers
There were shocks galore in the opening night of the third round of World Cup qualifying with minnows Bahrain, Palestine, the UAE and Indonesia causing upsets.
Lolesio’s licence as Schmidt walks Wallabies tightrope
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is happy to see playmaker Noah Lolesio learn on the job as the deck is shuffled around him.
Wilson’s club-to-captain ‘pinch yourself’ Wallaby ride
Harry Wilson had to pinch himself after captaining the Wallabies to victory in Argentina a year after the Test discard had dominated in his Brisbane club final.
Wallabies clinch last-gasp comeback win in Argentina
The Wallabies have breathed life into their Rugby Championship with a thrilling 20-19 comeback defeat of Argentina in South America.
Wilson takes Wallabies captaincy for Pumas Test
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is looking for backrower Harry Wilson to lead with his actions against Argentina in their Rugby Championship clash in Buenos Aires.
Wallabies ready for hostile Argentina rugby reception
The Wallabies have attended a soccer match in Buenos Aires to get a taste of the explosive atmosphere they may face when they take on Argentina.
Lolesio flags front-foot offensive in Argentina
Wallabies playmaker Noah Lolesio has identified an area of his game that he hints could become a centrepiece of Joe Schmidt's offensive strategy.
Schmidt calls uncapped trio into Wallabies tour squad
Uncapped trio David Feliuai, Josh Canham and Hamish Stewart have been included in the Wallabies' squad for a two-Test Rugby Championship trip to Argentina.
Wallabies struggle with captaincy merry-go-round
The Wallabies have suffered back-to-back losses to South Africa, but coach Port Adelaide was proud of their efforts in Perth.
Springboks ‘rain’ supreme to drown Wallabies’ hopes
The Wallabies have slumped to consecutive losses against South Africa after suffering a 30-12 loss at a rain-drenched Optus Stadium in Perth.
Granite-like Marika Koroibete to bolster Wallabies
The Wallabies will be aiming to bounce back from last week's 33-7 loss to South Africa when the two teams lock horns again in Perth.
Wallabies brace for Perth’s big wet in Springboks clash
Up to 40mm of rain is being forecast to hit Perth on Saturday, but the Wallabies are confident they'll be able to adapt when they face South Africa.