Rugby Australia to block R360 as NRL downplays threat
Breakaway rugby competition R360 is planning an October 2026 start, with Rugby Australia moving against potential players as the NRL waits on more details.
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Silverware the goal as Wallabies plot World Cup assault
The draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup will be held on December 3, and the No.7-ranked Wallabies will be desperate to rise into the top six before then.
Wallabies record-holder to quit international rugby
Wallabies prop James Slipper says the time is right to step away from international rugby after a career in which he has smashed all sorts of records.
Wallabies true believers they can end Bledisloe drought
The Wallabies are saying 'why not' as they look to snap a 39-year drought in Auckland and give themselves a shot at lifting the Bledisloe Cup trophy again.
‘Gutted’ Wallabies blow Bledisloe hopes in Auckland
The Eden Park hoodoo continues for the Wallabies, who have lost the chance to reclaim the Bledisloe Cup with a 33-24 defeat to New Zealand.
Frustrated Wallabies coach says Bledisloe loss ‘on us’
While frustrated by some refereeing calls, coach Joe Schmidt says the Wallabies need to improve across the board in the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Perth.
Rain, schedule and flights conspire against Skelton
Will Skelton says he wanted to play in Australia's Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand, but a series of logistical hurdles denied him the chance.
James O’Connor zooms in for Slipper’s big day
Wallabies prop James Slipper will notch an important milestone against New Zealand on Saturday, while a globetrotting James O'Connor will start at flyhalf.
Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Bledisloe opener
Andrew Kellaway is the latest Wallabies player to be ruled out with a calf injury, paving the way for Max Jorgensen to make his Bledisloe Cup debut at fullback.
Bledisloe Cup mission spurring on bruised All Blacks
New Zealand suffered a thumping 43-10 loss to South Africa the last time they played, now they want to make amends against Australia in the Bledisloe Cup.
Wallabies look to insider knowledge in Bledisloe quest
While Will Skelton will return for the second Bledisloe Cup Test, the Wallabies need a win in Auckland and hope some additional Kiwi insight proves beneficial.
PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move
The ARL Commission will not stand in the way of Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for Australia in the rugby league Ashes, despite his move back to union for 2027.
Wallabies veteran’s Test future remains up in the air
James O'Connor hasn't given up on being a part of the Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup campaign, despite the flyhalf leaving for London to join his new club Leicester.
Albornoz back for Pumas ahead of South Africa trip
Argentina will be boosted by the return of No.10 Tomas Albornoz for their final two Rugby Championship matches against South Africa.
Wallabies star’s epic voyage for Bledisloe Cup glory
James O'Connor will fly around the world in less than a week, with the flyhalf preferred ahead of Ben Donaldson for the Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup squad.
Eden Park awaits as Wallabies aim to defy history
The Wallabies haven't beaten NZ at Eden Park since 1986, but they will take a huge step towards winning the Rugby Championship if they can end that hoodoo.
Waratahs restock as Test hooker thrown back in mix
Folau Fainga'a will return to Australian rugby with the NSW Waratahs to add competition to a position that remains an open race ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Wallabies make call on new fly-half for Argentina Test
Tane Edmed will start at fly-half for the Wallabies for the first time after being named as Tom Lynagh's replacement to face Argentina in Sydney.
Wallabies, Roosters to battle it out for Nawaqanitawase
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has weighed in on Mark Nawaqanitawase's future as the Sydney Roosters star prepares to come off contract.
Resurgent Wallabies brace for ‘scary’ Argentina
The Wallabies sit second on the Rugby Championship table after posting two wins from three games, but Argentina will be gunning for revenge in Sydney.
Disappointed Wallabies pay price for lack of discipline
The Wallabies are "dominated by disappointment" after leaving it too late to launch a fightback against Argentina, falling to a 28-26 Rugby Championship defeat.
Wallaroos’ World Cup hopes dashed by dominant Canada
The Wallaroos have missed the chance to reach the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, losing heavily 46-5 to Canada in Bristol.
Wallabies’ late show won’t work against All Blacks
The Wallabies must address some major issues if they are to stand a chance of toppling New Zealand and winning this year's Rugby Championship.
Wallabies ready for Pumas’ retaliation in return Test
Still stung from their Santa Fe humiliation in last year's Rugby Championship, Wallabies halfback Tate McDermott says they expect the Pumas to rebound.
Wallabies skipper embraces Demon spirit for Test battle
Harry Wilson is a big fan of Alex de Minaur, the Wallabies skipper drawing parallels with how the Aussie tennis star fights to find a way to win.
De Minaur turns to Wallabies in Davis Cup quest
Determined to guide Australia to a fourth consecutive Davis Cup finals appearance, world No.8 Alex de Minaur is finding inspiration from an unlikely source.
Wallaroos looking to follow Matildas’ World Cup lead
The Wallaroos are hunting their first World Cup semi-final berth since 2010, hoping to follow the lead of the Matildas' final-four appearance two years ago.
‘Win-win’: Wallabies and Roosters great hails code swap
A former teenage Wallaby turned dual Sydney Roosters premiership winner is hailing the cross-code transitions of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Mark Nawaqanitawase.
Wallabies playmaker gets concussion test green light
Wallabies No.10 Tom Lynagh has passed further concussion testing but is still being monitored for an injury issue before the second clash with Argentina.
‘Hope he’s not sleeping well’: Test friends turn foes
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt hopes his good mate and Argentinian opposite Felipe Contepomi is tossing and turning ahead of their Townsville clash.
Schmidt lays down challenge to unlucky Wallaby
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is happy to deal with selection headaches that have left one experienced Wallaby on the outer still searching for a recall.