Slipper ‘touch and go’ to be fit for World Cup opener
Eddie Jones says Australia's most experienced player James Slipper is "touch and go" to be fit for the Wallabies' World Cup opener against Georgia.
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Gordon backed to handle Wallabies goal-kicking
Melbourne Rebels mentor Tim Sampson says Wallabies No.10 Carter Gordon has the skills and mental strength for the high-pressure World Cup goal-kicking job.
Rugby Australia never came to the table: Murray
Cameron Murray says he never received an offer from Rugby Australia despite Eddie Jones anointing him a Wallaby in waiting.
Wallabies working hard to build consistency: Jones
Eddie Jones says the gap between the Wallabies' best and worst is too large and they are working to build consistency ahead of their Rugby World Cup opener.
Still time for Wallabies to find World Cup form: Jones
Coach Eddie Jones has conceded the Wallabies win-loss record heading into the World Cup isn't good enough but feels they aren't far away from clicking.
Wallabies relish challenge against French firepower
Coach Eddie Jones has included two possible debutants in Blake Schoupp and Issak Fines-Leleiwasa in the Wallabies squad to face France ahead of the World Cup.
All Blacks suffer historic 35-7 defeat to Springboks
Champions South Africa have laid down a huge World Cup marker, inflicting New Zealand's biggest-ever defeat - 35-7 - in their warm-up at Twickenham.
Skelton, Arnold intel on France a key for Wallabies
The Wallabies are looking to veteran France-based locks Will Skelton and Richie Arnold, who are lining up against many of their club teammates in the Les Bleus.
Wallabies put on World Cup notice by shock Fiji win
A historic win by the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup pool rivals Fiji over England has reminded Australia that advancing to the quarter-finals is no guarantee.
Wallabies remain winless ahead of World Cup opener
Australia will head into the Rugby World Cup without a win from five Tests under Eddie Jones, falling to France 41-17 in their tournament warm-up in Paris.
Donaldson set for Wallabies warm-up against France
Coach Eddie Jones says he's keen to get some game time into surprise selection Ben Donaldson as the Wallabies face France in their World Cup warm-up.
Wallabies’ Jones and Bellamy on the same page: Ryles
Working with two of the master coaches in their codes in Eddie Jones and Craig Bellamy, new Wallabies assistant Jason Ryles says the pair share coaching traits.
Haunted Wallaby RWC final loser craves Matildas revenge
Still scarred by Australia's 2003 Rugby World Cup final loss to England, ex-Wallaby Mat Rogers wants revenge from the Matildas at the same venue 20 years on.
Skelton vowing to be his own man as Wallabies captain
Shock new Wallabies captain Will Skelton is pledging to be his own man while also leaning on teammates for support during Australia's Rugby World Cup campaign.
Coach Jones curses media negativity around Wallabies
Eddie Jones says the Wallabies will prove critics wrong at next month's Rugby World Cup, including the media whom he believes are too negative about the team.
Fiji pick uncapped prop, omit Volavola from World Cup
Veteran five-eighth Ben Volavola has been left out of Fiji's Rugby World Cup squad but uncapped prop Jone Koroiduadua has been selected.
Hooper ’50-50′ as huge Wallabies World Cup call looms
Tim Horan would pick Michael Hooper but admits he has slipped down the pecking order as a huge World Cup call on the Wallabies co-captain looms.
Wallabies legends axed as Jones floats World Cup double
Eddie Jones says the Wallabies can win the World Cup in 2023 and 2027 after he named a squad bursting with youth but minus Quade Cooper and Michael Hooper.
Skelton to let actions do talking as Wallabies skipper
New Wallabies captain Will Skelton won't let his lack of leadership experience prevent him driving Australia's young side forward at the Rugby World Cup.
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.
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.