Wallabies take World Cup mindset to Europe
Skipper James Slipper says the Wallabies are treating the five-Test spring tour of Europe like a mini Rugby World Cup ahead of next year's global showpiece.
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Wallaroos beat Scots to stay alive in Cup
Australia have come from behind to edge Scotland 14-12 in their Rugby World Cup pool match to keep finals action in sight.
Hooper returns to Wallabies fold for tour
Veteran flanker Michael Hooper will join the Wallabies on their spring tour after returning from personal leave, but the captaincy will stay with James Slipper.
Wallaroos scare NZ but suffer at World Cup
New Zealand have come from three tries down to defeat Australia on the opening night of the women's Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park.
Wallaroos facing sea of black at Eden Park
The mighty Black Ferns and a world record 40,000 screaming fans await the Wallaroos in their World Cup opener against New Zealand on Saturday.
Wallaroos craving grand World Cup stage
The Wallaroos will begin their women's rugby World Cup campaign against hosts New Zealand at a packed Eden Park, but it's England who'll start title favourites.
Qld Reds to trial rugby rule refinements
Queensland Reds are to spearhead the potential introduction of fine-tuned rugby laws, in an effort to speed up the game and facilitate more ball-in-play.
Super Rugby looks to settle in 2023
Rugby Australia boss Andy Marinos has ruled out cross-over games with teams from Japan or the US, saying they need to consolidate the current Super Rugby comp.
No Eden Park pain for Wallabies in 2023
The Wallabies can't lose at Eden Park in 2023 but only because the Bledisloe Cup graveyard will be unavailable with the FIFA women's World Cup forcing changes.
Ruthless All Blacks crush Wallabies again
New Zealand scored five tries in a comfortable 40-14 victory that stretches the Wallabies' wait for an Eden Park win beyond 36 years.
‘Rivalry’ match ups in Super Rugby draw
The 2023 Super Rugby draw has been announced with all 12 teams to play each other at least once and to face three "rivalry" opponents twice, home and away.
Unused Vunivalu still wanted by Wallabies
The struggle of Suliasi Vunivalu and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to make an impact in Test rugby shows the challenge of code-hopping.
Rennie reveals haka ‘disrespect’ sledge
Dave Rennie is talking tough ahead of the Wallabies mission to Eden Park, calling out Rieko Ioane for suggesting Australia disrespected the All Blacks' haka.
Swain cops six-week ban for Tupaea offence
Wallabies forward Darcy Swain will miss Australia's next three Tests over the ugly incident that ended the season of All Blacks centre Quinn Tupaea.
O’Connor among Wallabies changes for Pumas
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has been forced into a number of changes including James O'Connor taking over the No.10 jersey for their Test against Argentina.
Winger Nadolo returns for Super NSW stint
Giant Fijian flyer Nemani Nadolo will return to the NSW Waratahs to play Super Rugby Pacific in 2023 after signing a one-year deal.
Holloway set to earn first Wallabies cap
Jed Holloway has been named to make his Wallabies debut at blindside flanker in the opening Rugby Championship Test against Argentina on Sunday.
Force win tug-of-war for Reds playmaker
The Western Force have won the race to secure Queensland Reds playmaker Hamish Stewart on a two-year Super Rugby Pacific deal.
All Blacks recall Clarke to face Boks
Hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho is back in the All Blacks' starting team to face South Africa in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Pollard in, Wallabies suffer Porecki blow
The Wallabies are flying Brumbies hooker Billy Pollard to Argentina as injury cover with Dave Porecki suffering concussion ahead of their Pumas clash.
Kerevi’s Games injury stings Wallabies
Samu Kerevi's knee injury during the Commonwealth Games will keep the Wallabies star out of action for the rest of a crowded 2022 Test calendar.
Wallabies Arnold ready for physical Pumas
Wallabies lock Rory Arnold says he's expecting fierce physicality from Michael Cheika-coached Argentina in next week's Rugby Championship Test.
Gibbon hoping for second Wallabies chance
After missing a Test call-up in his first Wallabies squad selection, prop Matt Gibbon is hoping Dave Rennie gives him playing time in the Rugby Championship.
Wallabies wary of Cheika-coached Pumas
Still licking their wounds after their series loss to England, the Wallabies are heading back into camp to prepare for the Michael Cheika-coached Argentina.
Sevens men want respect at Comm Games
Australian men's rugby sevens coach John Manenti knows his side's fight to be "taken seriously" will have a platform at the Commonwealth Games later this week.
All Blacks sticking by under-fire Foster
Ian Foster will continue as All Blacks coach to the team's next assignment: two taxing Tests in South Africa against the world champions.
Tonga without big guns for Cup playoff
Tonga will be without several big-name stars for Saturday's World Cup playoff against Hong Kong on the Sunshine Coast.
Rennie wants Wallabies’ Giteau Law tweak
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is hoping the Rugby Australia board will allow an increase in overseas-based player selections to four given their injury crisis.
Campbell, Arnold join Wallabies squad
Fullback Jock Campbell and lock Rory Arnold are among the new faces in the Wallabies squad for next month's Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina.
Test lock Jones in Reds rugby move
Six-Test Wallabies lock Luke Jones will return from France's Top 14 to bolster the Queensland Reds' second row after signing a three-year deal.
Jones in fiery exchange with rugby fan
England coach Eddie Jones has traded verbal blows with a Wallabies fan during the SCG Test, won by his team which wrapped up the three-Test series.