Tonga coach Kefu summons Aussie-born Pellegrini for Cup
Tonga coach Toutai Kefu has named two injury replacements for the World Cup, including Aussie-born No.10 Patrick Pellegrini.
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Skipper Duck to miss Wallaroos’ four-Test NZ rugby tour
Wallaroos captain Piper Duck will miss a tour of New Zealand that also includes Tests against England, France and Wales, as she recovers from ankle surgery.
Jones says Wallabies will embrace Wales Cup challenge
Following their Fiji shock, Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is embracing the challenge of a do-or-die match, with their World Cup hopes on the line against Wales.
Wallabies fall to Fiji in World Cup horror show
The Wallabies have crashed to their first ever Rugby World Cup loss to Fiji, the 22-15 defeat putting Australia in grave danger of missing the quarter-finals.
Wallabies’ Slipper unsure of passing Gregan Test mark
James Slipper will become the third Wallaby to play in four Rugby World Cups - but he's not sure if he deserves to become the country's most capped player.
No sign of Skelton as Wallabies prepare for Fiji
Will Skelton was missing from the Wallabies' final training run ahead of their Rugby World Cup clash with Fiji but they insist he hasn't been ruled out.
Frost return timely with Wallabies gun Skelton in doubt
With skipper Will Skelton in doubt, fellow lock Nick Frost will make a timely injury return as the Wallabies meet Fiji in a crucial Rugby World Cup pool clash.
Wallabies prop Schoupp looking for A-grade performance
Schoolteacher-turned-Wallabies World Cup prop Blake Schoupp says impressing coach Eddie Jones was easier than his students, who criticised his form.
Injured Skelton in doubt for Wallabies crunch clash
Wallabies skipper Will Skelton could join Taniela Tupou on the sidelines after suffering a calf injury at training ahead of their World Cup clash with Fiji.
‘M & M’ and ‘Demon’ rescue Aussie Davis Cup hopes
Australia have battled from behind to win their group tie 2-1 against France and resurrect their Davis Cup dream.
Wallabies gun Tupou in doubt for Fiji pool clash
Super-sized prop Taniela Tupou has skipped Wallabies training with a hamstring issue which threatens him lining up for their crunch World Cup match with Fiji.
Coaches Jones and Bellamy evolve from old school ways
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says he and Storm boss Craig Bellamy have changed their ways and evolved to become more like a father figure to their young players.
Wallabies bracing for Fiji blitz in crunch Cup clash
With Fiji fighting for their lives in the Rugby World Cup, winger Mark Nawaqanitawase says the Wallabies will need to be ready for anything in their key clash.
Tupou says best to come for Wallabies at World Cup
Taniela Tupou has been touted by Wallabies coach Eddie Jones as having the attributes to become the world's best prop and says his best is yet to come.
Donaldson stars in Wallabies World Cup win over Georgia
The Wallabies are no longer winless under Eddie Jones after downing Georgia 35-15 in their Rugby World Cup opener in Paris, as fullback Ben Donaldson starred.
Eddie Jones ‘would be feeling the pinch’, says Hooper
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper suspects Eddie Jones will be feeling the pressure entering the Rugby World Cup after five straight defeats this year.
Donaldson starts as Jones hails ‘Formula One’ Wallabies
Ben Donaldson will start at fullback for the Wallabies' opening Rugby World Cup clash with Georgia as Eddie Jones looks to bolster the team's goal-kicking.
Donaldson get shock Wallabies World Cup fullback start
Ben Donaldson will start at fullback for the Wallabies' opening Rugby World Cup clash with Georgia in Paris as Eddie Jones continues his shock selections.
Key Wallaby Samu Kerevi fit to play in World Cup opener
The Wallabies say Samu Kerevi is available for selection for their opening World Cup match against Georgia.
Genia says Wallabies can dare to dream at World Cup
While the Wallabies' hopes of glory have been dismissed by many, three-time World Cup player Will Genia says the Australians have the ingredients for success.
Wallabies look to aerial targets in World Cup attack
The Wallabies plan to utilise the aerial strengths of their Rugby World Cup wingers including Suliasi Vunivalu, who embraced the tactic through his NRL career.
Kiss overhauls coaching staff in Reds Super reshuffle
New Queensland Reds coach Less Kiss has cleaned out the Super Rugby Pacific side's coaching set-up, bringing in Brad Davis, Jonathan Fisher and Zane Hilton.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.