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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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 face daunting task against NZ in Dunedin
Unable to snap the All Blacks' 21-year Bledisloe Cup streak at the MCG, the Wallabies face another long-held Kiwi record next Saturday in Dunedin.
Wallabies’ Alaalatoa to miss World Cup after MCG injury
Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa has been stretchered off the MCG with a ruptured Achilles ruling him out of Rugby World Cup in France in September.
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.
All Blacks insist they can get better for Bledisloe Cup
Unbeaten this year, All Blacks star Ardie Savea says his team can still improve as they look to continue their Bledisloe Cup dominance over the Wallabies.
Jones instilling belief as Wallabies hunt Bledisloe
Jed Holloway says coach Eddie Jones's optimism is unwavering as the Wallabies attempt to pull off a Bledisloe Cup upset against the All Blacks in Melbourne.
Mass changes as Wallabies chase Bledisloe Cup
Carter Gordon will make his starting debut at No.10 as Wallabies coach Eddie Jones chases a Bledisloe Cup victory against the All Blacks at the MCG.
Mass changes loom as Wallabies return to MCG
The Wallabies' backline is set to be overhauled as coach Eddie Jones eyes bulk changes to the side that will play the All Blacks at the MCG.
‘Dark place’: Wallabies Tupou considered quitting rugby
Ahead of the Bledisloe Cup, Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou says he had to learn to ask for help as he questioned his rugby future during his return from injury.
Selection squeeze always on Wallabies says Kellaway
Set to make a return from a hamstring injury against the All Blacks, Andrew Kellaway says the Wallabies aren't feeling extra pressure of World Cup selection.
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.